HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2025-34007RESOLUTION NO. 2025-34007
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ART
IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE (AiPP) AND THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BOARD, IN FAVOR OF A PUBLIC ART COMMISSION TO BE LOCATED IN
FLAMINGO PARK, INCLUDING THE SELECTION OF ARTIST KOICHIRO
AZUMA AND HIS PROPOSED ARTWORK TITLED "FLAMINGO MACHINE";
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND FINALIZE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
ARTIST, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000, FOR THE DESIGN,
FABRICATION, SHIPPING AND INSTALLATION OF THE ARTWORK, WITH
FUNDING FOR THE PERMANENT PUBLIC ART PROJECT ALLOCATED AND
AVAILABLE IN THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUND IN THE CURRENT YEAR
CAPITAL BUDGET; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE FINAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2019, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2019-31038, requesting that the Art in Public Places (AiPP) Committee allocate funds from
Flamingo Park G.O. Bond projects for a Flamingo -related work of art; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2024, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2024-33258, directing the Administration to implement the commission of such artwork; and
WHEREAS, following the appropriate development stage of Flamingo Park projects, the
Tourism and Culture Department issued a Call to Artists (CTA-2025-002) to design a Flamingo -
inspired work of art, resulting in 34 submissions and a shortlist of five artists; and
WHEREAS, after review and presentations, the AiPP Committee selected Koichiro Azuma's
proposal "Flamingo Machine" on July 15, 2025, as documented via LTC #328-2025; and
WHEREAS, the Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association unanimously supported the
proposal at its August 4, 2025, meeting, and the Historic Preservation Board approved the project
on October 21, 2025 (File No. HPB25-0668); and
WHEREAS, Koichiro Azuma's interactive sculpture "Flamingo Machine" will measure 20 feet
high and 14 feet wide, designed to allow park -goers to pedal a bicycle mechanism that moves the
Flamingo's neck, encouraging physical activity and complementing the park's sports facilities; and
WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $150,000 is allocated and available in the AiPP Fund
in the current FY 2026 Capital Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the
recommendation of the Art in Public Places Committee (AiPP) And the Historic Preservation Board,
in favor of a public art commission to be located in Flamingo Park, including the selection of artist
Koichiro Azuma and his proposed artwork titled "Flamingo Machine"; authorize the Administration
to negotiate and finalize a Professional Services Agreement between the City and the Artist, in an
amount not to exceed $150,000, for the design, fabrication, shipping and installation of the artwork,
with funding for the permanent public art project allocated and available in the Art in Public Places
fund in the current year capital budget; and further, authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to
execute the final Professional Services Agreement.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 15 day of D er—smb3M 2025.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: December 17, 2025
TITLE: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SELECTION OF KOICHIRO AZUMA
(ARTIST), AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE
AND THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD; AND AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND FINALIZE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT (THE AGREEMENT) WITH THE ARTIST IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 FOR A PUBLIC ART COMMISSION FOR THE ART IN
PUBLIC PLACES PROJECT TITLED "FLAMINGO MACHINE," TO BE LOCATED IN
FLAMINGO PARK, WITH FUNDING FOR THE PUBLIC ART PROJECT
ALLOCATED AND AVAILABLE IN THE AIPP FUND IN THE CURRENT YEAR
CAPITAL BUDGET; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
Adopt the Resolution.
On October 16, 2019, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2019-31038
(attached) requesting that the Art in Public Places (AiPP) committee allocate a portion of AiPP
funds appropriated from the Flamingo Park Youth Center (PAL Facility) G.O. Bond Project, or
other G.O. Bond Projects within Flamingo Park for the commission of a flamingo -related work of
art to be incorporated within Flamingo Park. AiPP funds are only available for appropriation once
there are construction contracts in place through Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
Subsequently, on September 11, 2024, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2024-33258 directing the Administration to implement Resolution No. 2019-31038. Once the
series of projects in Flamingo Park led by CIP reached the appropriate development stage to
enable access to funds, the Tourism and Culture Department (TCD) issued a Call to Artists to
design a flamingo -inspired work of art for Flamingo Park.
The scope of work for the selected artist includes providing, delivering and installing a custom art
piece for Flamingo Park. This includes design therein with applicable hardware. The selected
proposal was required to provide a maintenance plan for the care of the artwork. The pre-
determined potential location for placement of the artwork included the Park's Central Juncture.
The project was originally set for completion in Spring 2026 and has since been shifted to Fall
2026.
On January 28, 2025, The City of Miami Beach, through its Cultural Affairs Division, requested
qualifications from professional artists and/or artist teams to create integrated artwork(s) for
Flamingo Park via CTA- 2025-002. The application closed on April 1, 2025, and received thirty-
four (34) submissions, with five (5) applications being shortlisted by Tourism 8 Culture staff.
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At the May 20, 2025, AiPP Committee meeting, the five (5) shortlisted artists presentations were
shared with the AiPP committee, which included artist statements, artist CVs and previous work
samples. From this shortlist, three (3) artists were selected to develop a full proposal and present
it to the AiPP Committee. The selected artists were encouraged to design site specific artworks
that would provide visitors with an outstanding visual experience while creating a unique identity
for the park and the immediate neighborhood.
At the July 15, 2025, AiPP Com^ittee meeting, the three (3) finalist artists in the Flamingo Park
public art commission Koichiro Azuma, Naomi Fisher, and Atelier van Lieshout) presented their
proposals to the AiPP Committee. As approved via I.TC#328-2025, AiPP Committee members
selected the "Flamingo Machine" proposal (attached) by artist Koichiro Azuma for the public
artwork for the Flamingo Park project. The artist will install an enclosed and secured sculpture
that references a flamingo, measuring 20 feet high and 14 feet in width, to be located at the central
juncture that meets at the heart of the park. The approved sculpture is meant to be interactive,
with park -goers having the ability to pedal the bicycle in order to move the neck of the sculpture,
complementing nearby sports facilities and encouraging physical activity representative of
Flamingo Park.
At the August 4, 2025, Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association Meeting, the Tourism and
Culture Cultural Affairs Division staff presented the "Flamingo Machine" proposal and received
favorable comments and unanimous approval from the residents in attendance.
At the October 21, 2025, Historic Preservation Board (HPB) meeting, the "Flamingo Machine"
proposal, file number HPB25-0668, by artist Koichiro Azuma received unanimous approval.
ANALYSIS
Proiect Description
Koichiro Azuma "Flamingo Machine" is inspired by the movement of flamingos, much like crane
trucks (named after the bird "crane"). While observing their movements, the artists noticed the
similarity of mechanics to an excavators arm in motion. The proposed artwork design will include
a bicycle which, when pedaled by park goers, moves the flamingo's neck up and down, operating
like an excavator. By combining movement, imagination and play, the sculpture becomes a
playful, hands-on experience. Because the sculpture runs on pedaling, it also complements
nearby sports facilities, encouraging physical activity. The proposed sculpture is 20 feet high and
14 feet wide and is built to playground safety standards with galvanized steel.
Koichiro Azuma is a kinetic sculptor whose practice explores the intersection of movement,
materials, and community. He earned a Ph.D. in Fine Arts from Tokyo University of the Arts and
is the founder of Azuma Kobo Co. Ltd., a metal processing studio launched in 2023. Currently,
Azuma serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Integrated Sculpture at the
University of Tsukuba. His work is defined by interactive sculptures made from reclaimed metal
and salvaged bicycle parts, inviting audiences to power and participate in the experience of art.
With structural engineer Jutaro Sekita, Azuma creates public installations that emphasize safety,
tactile engagement, and local storytelling. His notable projects include "Manpowered Snowplow"
in Niigata, "Tea Plantation and Cyclist" in Shizuoka, and "Jumbo Chimney Project" in Ibaraki.
Azuma has exhibited widely at events such as the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial, KIAF Seoul, and
Roppongi Art Night. Among his many honors are the Nomura Art Prize and Grand Prize at TOKYO
GEIDAI ART FES (2024), Salon de Printemps Award (2022), and an Excellence Award from
TOKYO GEIDAI ART FES (2021).
Proposed Location:
Located in the heart of South Beach, Flamingo Park ("The Park") is a haven for sports lovers as
well as families looking for a spot to cool off. After renovations, the park now has 17 tennis courts,
a baseball stadium, handball and racquetball courts, a softball field, basketball court, football field,
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soccer field, running track, playground, walking trails and a bark park — all surrounded by lush
tropical landscaping.
Flamingo Park features a state-of-the-art aquatic center with two pool areas. The park's sports
facilities are popular with locals as well as professional athletes who use them for off-season
workouts. In addition to forementioned amenities, the Park will include a unique commissioned
work of art as part of the Art in Public Places Program collection.
The Art in Public Places (AiPP) program is a city board responsible for the commission and
purchase of artwork by contemporary artists in all media. The program is funded from 2% of hard
costs for city projects and joint private/public projects. Funds from construction projects may be
aggregated into the AiPP Fund and allocated for artwork at public sites and for collection
maintenance. The fund is administered by a City Commission -appointed citizen's board of seven
members, the AiPP Committee.
The scope of work for the selected artists, Koichiro Azuma, includes providing, delivering and
installing a custom art piece for Flamingo Park. This includes design therein with applicable
hardware. The selected proposal of "Flamingo Machine" was required to provide a maintenance
plan for the care of artwork.
The pre -determined location for placement of the artwork included the Park's central juncture.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Funding for the Art in Public Places Project "Flamingo Machine" in Flamingo Park in the amount
of $150,000 is allocated and available in the Art in Public Places fund in the current FY 2026
capital budget.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.nov/city-hall/city-cterk/mesting-notices/
AiPP Fund 147-0380-069370-25410-556-00-00-00-22718
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the selection of
Koichiro Azuma's "Flamingo Machine" public artwork, as recommended by the Art in Public
Places Committee and the Historic Preservation Board, and authorizing the administration to
negotiate and finalize a professional services agreement with the artist in an amount not to exceed
$150,000; and further authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item. Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2.177 Proiect?
No No
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Was this Aaenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Tourism and Culture
Sponsor(s)
Co-sponsors)
Condensed Title
Approve Art in Public Places Project for Flamingo Park. TC
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-31038
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY'S ART IN PUBLIC
PLACES PROGRAM ("AIPP") COMMITTEE ALLOCATE A
PORTION OF THE AIPP FUNDS APPROPRIATED FROM
THE FLAMINGO PARK YOUTH CENTER (PAL FACILITY)
G.O. BOND PROJECT, OR OTHER G.O. BOND PROJECTS
WITHIN FLAMINGO PARK, FOR THE COMMISSION OF A
FLAMINGO -RELATED WORK OF ART TO BE
INCORPORATED WITHIN FLAMINGO PARK.
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2018, the City of Miami Beach's voters approved the
issuance of up to $439 million in General Obligation ("G.O.") Bonds, to fund the design
and construction of public safety projects, neighborhood and infrastructure projects, and
parks and recreational projects; and
WHEREAS, the G.O. Bond program encompasses 57 projects with a total
estimated cost of $439 million to be spread out over 10-12 years in four tranches
approximately three years apart; and
WHEREAS, Flamingo Park is a 36-acre park located in the heart of South Beach,
which includes an 8-lane lap swimming pool plus playground, baseball stadium & soccer
field; and
WHEREAS, one of the G.O. Bond projects in tranche one is the "Flamingo Park
Youth Center (PAL Facility)" project ("PAL G.O. Bond Project"), which will replace the
Recreation Center in Flamingo Park with a new 30,000 square -foot facility including a
basketball gym, indoor running track, fitness center, locker rooms, community meeting
rooms, classrooms, master plan improvements and resiliency enhancements; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it would be in the best interest of the
City to incorporate a flamingo -related artwork in Flamingo Park; and
WHEREAS, the City's Art in Public Places Program ("AIPP"), established pursuant
to Sections 82-536 to 82-612 of the City Code, is used for the commission or acquisition
of works of art within the City, as part of the City's efforts to develop cultural and artistic
resources that enhance the quality of life for individuals living in, working in, and visiting
the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City recommends that the AIPP Committee allocate some of the
AIPP funds appropriated from the PAL G.O. Bond Project, or other G. 0. Bond projects
within Flamingo Park, for the commission of a flamingo -related work of art, to be
incorporated within Flamingo Park (the "New Flamingo -Related Work"); and
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WHEREAS, AIPP Committee shall obtain input from the Flamingo Park
Neighborhood Association in the selection process of the new Flamingo -Related Work
for Flamingo Park.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby recommend that the City's Art in Public Places Program ("AIPP")
Committee allocate a portion of the AIPP funds appropriated from the Flamingo Park
Youth Center (PAL Facility) G.O. Bond project, or other G.O. Bond projects within
Flamingo Park, for the commission of a flamingo -related work of art, with input from the
Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association, to be incorporated within Flamingo Park.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as of the /k day of l ik PC' .2019.
ATTEST:
ASEP 0 9 2024 Steven Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commission John Elizabeth Aleman)
[ IMCURP ORREE0.� j
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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City Att ey Date
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Red J.Aguls,City Attorney
DATE: , October 16, 2019
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY'S ART IN
PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM CAIPP°) COMMITTEE ALLOCATE A
PORTION OF THE AIPP FUNDS APPROPRIATED FROM THE FLAMINGO
PARK YOUTH CENTER (PAL FACILITY) G.O. BOND PROJECT, OR OTHER
G.O. BOND PROJECTS WITHIN FLAMINGO PARK, FOR THE
COMMISSION OF A FLAMINGO -RELATED WORK OF ART TO BE
INCORPORATED WITHIN FLAMINGO PARK.
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman, ft above -referenced
Resolution is submitted for consideration by Ore Mayor and City Commission at the October 16,
2019 Commission meeting.
AWIcable AQe
NotApplicable
Sponsor
Commissioner John EtizabethAleman
Description
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OCT 7: Proposal For Flamingos in Miami Beach Flamingo Park
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October 7, 2019
Honorable John AlemAn
Commissioner
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Subject: Flamingos in Flamingo Park
Dear Commissioner Aleman:
I am delighted to hear that you are sponsoring a resolution to appropriate funds for the placement of a
flamingo -related work of art in Flamingo Park.
Nothing could be more logical than having flamingo art if not live flamingos in Flamingo Park. Indeed, on two
occasions 1 have been stopped in the park by tourists, who had not read the warning in huge capitals letters
on the travel site. They asked me where they could find the flamingos were disappointed when I told them
'Flamingo' was just a name.
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Dennis Leyva, Liaison for Art in Public Places, acknowledged my proposal on 27 November 2017 for the
placement of flamingo sculptures in the central axis of the park, and for the placement of a sculpture of our
famous Rosie the Elephant in the Tot Park. He was unable to do anything with my proposal, and I was
advised to follow a complex set of formal procedures at an appropriate future time.
Parks Director John Reber, however, said on 12 September 2019 that he would send along my conception to
the Parks Advisory Committee as "an official request for consideration." He previously advised me that live
flamingos could not be kept in the park. I suppose it would be costly to convert one of the large playing fields
to a lake, and then security would have to be posted to prevent the theft of the birds, as happened in Hialeah
one night. A realtor whom I shared my idea with did not understand the word "statuary," and objected that a
park is not the natural habitat for flamingos. But the famous flamingos at Hialeah reportedly chose the
racetrack lake for their habitat. Decoys in a lake created in Flamingo Park might attract a settlement.
Hopefully, the Commission will now graciously provide the funding for flamingo art in the park, and may even
declare the flamingo to be the official city bird. If the deserved public funding is not available, I have advised
your staff to contact Elizabeth Calomiris, who may be able to raise the money privately. She winters in South
Beach, frequents Flamingo Park, and she, with many others, took notice of my several articles about the park,
including my recent investigation into the arboricide of our beloved old melaleuca trees around its central
axis.
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Ms. Calomins happens to be a former National Geographic artist and designer. She sat on an arts council
here during Mayor David Dermeis tenure, and was at that time raising funds for the protection of abused
women and children in Miami while engaged in multiple design projects. She is not interested in a commission
on the flamingo project inasmuch as she is currently devoted to projects of her family's estate. Nevertheless,
she contacted me with her concept of a sculptured flock of flamingos of different sizes, representing, by virtue
of color, grays with red highlights, and texture and allusion to shape as well. the resurrection of the destroyed
melaleucas.
As everyone knows, the flamingo has been admired since ancient times in multiple cultures. The flaming red
flamingo, which is very rarely black, was the inspiration for the mythical phoenix recreated from gray ash left
by its flames. The sacred bird in Egypt represented the soul of Ra, god of the Sun.
I take this opportunity to thank mayors, commissioners, and administrators past and present for their support
of our parks. You know I have often criticized the cliquish exclusivity and mercenary scull -mindedness of the
city s power elite, yet their provision of parks for the enjoyment of everyone is deeply appreciated.
Of cause Flamingo Park is our South Beach Central Park. I frequented Manhattan's Central Park, conceived
by the city elite for the relief of everyone regardless of status, when it was in awful condition from neglect in
the 70's, and I shall never forget the significant improvements made thereafter. I have seen a similar
development in Flamingo Park over the last few years. What better way to celebrate its rise than with
flamingos?
Sincerely,
David Arthur Walters
cc. To Whom It May Concern
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From: David Arthur Wafters cgavidarthurwalters0Rmail com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 4:30 PM
To: Reber, John <lghnRebarComiamlbeachfl aov>
Cc: Gelber, Dan <DanGel1ber2miamibeachFl cov>; Arriola, Ricky <RickvArrio1a0mlamibeachfl ctv>
Subject: Where are the flamingos?
Hi John, I'm passing through Flamingo Park as usual on the way home, and was looking at the high Royal
Palms and the angles of the Sun and concluded they don't really provide much sun during the course of
a day, and neither will the little ones placed in the so-called great lawn. gut Interestingly enough, I was
approached yet again by foreign tourists, and they [asked] me where they could find the flamingos. I
apologized, and said there are no flamingos in Flamingo Park. They were confused by the English
labeling, and quite disappointed that the whole park was taken up by Sports things. The last time
tourists asked me for the flamingos, I recommended that a couple of big plastic flamingos be placed In
the center of the park, and am now thinking maybe four of them could be placed to [shade] the four
park benches there. Anyway, I think it was someone in your department that recommended me to some
committee or subcommittee of a committee or maybe a subcommittee of a subcommittee of a
subcommittee run by residents that are in the know and have some power over the park, and I was told
If I was within a certain time frame I could fill out some paperwork and recommend that some Flamingo
statuary be placed somewhere in the park so a [committee] on such and such a date or another could
consider tt if they wanted to. At the time I thought there was one thing that mayor Levine was right
about, was all of the committees and subcommittees and so on and so forth that one had to go through
to get anything done. Why someone couldn't just pick up the phone or write a memo and say hey you
know this guy Walters is over in the park and thinks there oughta be flamingos or at least a statue of a
flamingo in Flamingo Park, don't you think that's a good idea maybe you should look into It What do
you think? Don't you think the process is really ridiculous and we should have at least a representation
of the flamingos in Flamingo Park? Thanks, standing by, David
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From: Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association <flamingombOgmail.com>
Date: October 10, 2019 at 10:38:25 PM EDT
To: "Gelber, Dan" <DanGelbertalmiamibeachfl.eov>, "Arrlola, Ricky"<RickvArrlola@miamibeachfl.gov>,
"Aleman, John" JohnAlemanramlamibeachfl.gov>, "Steinberg, Micky"
<MickvSteinbereriamiamibeachfl.gov>, "Samuellan, Mark" <Mark6o7miamibeachfl.gQv , "Gongora,
Michael" <Michael9Dmlamibeachfl.gov>, "Malakoff, Joy" <IovMalakoff(nimiamibeachfl.eov>
Cc: "Granado, Rafael" <Rafae1Granado0m1ami1beachfl.gov>
Subject: Commission Resolution C7 AD - Flamingo Park Artwork
Mayor and Commissioners,
At the October 7th meeting of the Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association, those in
attendance voted unanimously to support resolution C7 AD, PROVIDED that the
FPNA is made aware of any meetings where this is discussed and has input into the
"who", "what", and "where" of the artwork to be placed in the park.
Scott Needelman
forthe
FPNA
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