HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2025-33983RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33983
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
AT ITS OCTOBER 14, 2024 MEETING; AND ACCEPTING THE FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY
COMMITTEE AT ITS OCTOBER 15, 2025 MEETING FOR THE CREATION OF
A GREEN ROOF PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000, TO BE
CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE 2027 CAPITAL BUDGET PROCESS.
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2024, the Mayor and City Commission adopted a dual referral
pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-33064, sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine, to the
Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee ("FERC") and the Land Use and Sustainability
Committee ("LUSC") to discuss creating and expanding green roofs, greenery and landscaping
on City buildings; and
WHEREAS, the item was discussed at the July 9, 2024 LUSC meeting, where it was
recommended that the Facilities Management Division collaborate with the Environment and
Sustainability, Department to research all -in costs for implementation of green roof systems; and
WHEREAS, the Facilities and Fleet Management Department presented preliminary cost
data for a green roof pilot program at the October 14, 2024 LUSC meeting, and the item was
moved with a favorable recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Facilities Management Division identified the facility located at 1833 Bay
Road in the Sunset Harbor neighborhood as a prime location in which to pilot a green roof
installation, given its available roof area on a single -plane, high parapet wall, generous roof pitch
and robust drainage infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, to further explore a potential green roof pilot program at this location, the
Facilities Management Division enlisted the assistance of Tremco's Roofing and Building
Maintenance Division (the "Consultant"), whose services are available to the City through a
Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant provided a preliminary Opinion of Probable Cost (OPC) of
$400,000 for the materials and installation of the green roof system; and
WHEREAS, the required preparation of the facility's existing roofing membrane would
come at an estimated cost of $170,000.00, and the cost associated with a manufacturer -
recommended 20-year warranty and monthly maintenance plan would be $30,000.00, bringing
the total project cost to $600,000.00; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2025, the FERC discussed this item along with companion item
NB 14 (discussing the possibility of implementing a green roof at City Hall); and
WHEREAS, FERC asked the Administration to explore lower -impact and smaller -scale
versions of green roofs on City buildings; and
WHEREAS, FERC ultimately encouraged the Administration to explore different types of
plant material with less stringent watering requirements and recommended spending the original
budget request across three buildings as opposed to spending the entire allocation in one building
and risking that the pilot program is unsuccessful; and
WHEREAS, implementation of different types of green roofs would allow City staff to
determine what types of green roof installations, growth mediums and plant materials thrive and
allow staff to expand on successful models for future projects; and
WHEREAS, the item was again discussed at the October 15, 2025 meeting of the FERC,
wherein FERC directed the Administration to return to the Mayor and City Commission with a
favorable recommendation for the creation of a green roof project, to be considered as part of the
2027 capital budget process.
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 accept the favorable recommendation of the Land Use and Sustainability
Committee at its October 14, 2024 meeting; and accept the favorable recommendation of the
Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee, at its October 15, 2025 meeting, for the creation
of a green roof project in the amount of $600,000, to be considered as part of the 2027 capital
budget process.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17
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Steven Meiner, Mayor
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Rafael E. Grenado, City Clerk
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MIAMI BEACH
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, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AT ITS OCTOBER 15,
2025, MEETING FOR THE CREATION OF A GREEN ROOF PROJECT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $600,000, TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE FY 2027
CAPITAL BUDGET PROCESS.
The Administration recommends approving the Resolution, accepting the recommendation of the
Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee at its October 15, 2025, meeting for the creation of
a green roof project to be considered as part of the FY2027 capital budget process.
On May 15, 2024, the Mayor and City Commission (the City Commission) adopted a dual referral
pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-33064, sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine (item C7
BH) to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee (FERC) and the Land Use and
Sustainability, Committee (LUSC) to discuss creating and expanding green roofs, greenery and
landscaping on City buildings.
The item was subsequently discussed at the July 9, 2024, and October 14, 2024, meetings of the
LUSC. The item was also discussed the June 11, 2025, and October 15, 2025, meetings of the
FERC.
ANALYSIS
On June 11, 2025, the FERC heard Item NB 14 (Discuss the Feasibility of Implementing a Green
Roof at City Hall), along with companion item NB 4 (Explore Feasible Strategies for Creating and
Expanding "Green Roofs" on City Buildings). The Committee asked Administration to explore
lower impact and smaller scale versions of green roofs on City buildings.
Ultimately, the Committee encouraged Administration to explore different types of plant material
with less stringent watering requirements lie. drought tolerant plants) and suggested spending
the original budget request of $600,000 across three buildings as opposed to spending the entire
allocation in one building and risking that the pilot program is unsuccessful.
Implementation of different types of green roofs would allow City staff to determine what types of
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green roof installations, growth mediums and plant materials thrive and, ultimately, allow staff to
expand on successful models for future projects.
Through previous research on this item, the Facilities Management Division had identified the
Facilities Management building (1833 Bay Road), the "777" Building (1701 Meridian Ave.) and the
Scott Rakow Youth Center (2700 Sheridan Ave.) to be suitable facilities for potential partial green
roof projects.
The item was last discussed at the October 15, 2025, meeting of the FERC, wherein the
Committee directed Administration to return to Commission with a favorable recommendation for
the creation of a green roof project, to be considered as part of the 2027 capital budget process.
Additionally, the Committee Chair directed the Facilities Management Division to collaborate with
the City's Environment & Sustainability and Grants Departments to identify potential green
infrastructure grant opportunities in support of this project.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The fiscal impact of this project is $600,000, to be considered as part of the FY27 capital budget
process
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:llw .miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/city-clerklmeeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends accepting the recommendation of the FERC to consider a series
of three small-scale green roof pilot programs with a total cost of $600,000.00 as part of the FY
2027 capital budget process.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Riaht to Know" item. Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
Yes No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
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If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Facilities and Fleet Management
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Co-sponsor(s)
Coridensed Title
Accept Rec/Consider a Green Roof Project in the Amount of $600,000. (Magazine) FF
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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