2004-25636 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25636
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO CONTINUE THE APPLICATION
PROCESS TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
IN MIAMI BEACH, AND FURTHER ESTABLISHING A
STEERING COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE THE NATIONAL
HERITAGE AREA DESIGNATION PROCESS.
WHEREAS, the National Heritage Area program is administered by the National Park
Service, a division of the United States Department of Interior; and
WHEREAS, a National Heritage Area is a region in which residents, businesses, and
local governments have joined together to conserve and celebrate heritage and special
landscapes; and
WHEREAS, successful designation of a National Heritage Area requires partnership
between many organizations and agencies at the local, regional, state and federal levels; and
WHEREAS, Miami Beach has a significant inventory of natural, cultural, and historic
resources; and
WHEREAS, Miami Beach's history, evolution and progress is a unique story that can only
be told in Miami Beach and is of national significance; and
WHEREAS, National Heritage Areas receive an annual appropriation from the United
States Congress in the Interior Appropriations Bill to manage and implement the program; and
WHEREAS, a National Heritage Area will be an additional asset to the tourism and
cultural industries in Miami Beach and have a positive impact on the local and regional
economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Administration is authorized and directed to
continue the application process to establish a National Heritage Area in Miami Beach, and
further establish a steering committee to oversee the National Heritage Area designation
process.
PASSED and ADOPTED this
28th
,2003.
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Condensed Title:
A resolution authorizing the Administration to continue the application process to designate a National
Heritage Area in Miami Beach, and further establishing a Steering Committee to oversee and advise on the
National HeritaQe Area desianation orocess.
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission authorize the Administration to continue pursuing designation of a
National Heritage Area in Miami Beach and establish a Steering Committee to oversee the process?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
A National Heritage Area is a region in which residents, businesses, and local governments have joined
together to conserve and celebrate heritage and special landscapes. In these areas, the culture and history
shape the landscape. Each heritage area is a settled landscape that tells the story of its residents, where
the land and the local environment have shaped traditions and cultural values in the people who live there. A
place where the resident's use of the land has created and sustained a landscape that reflects their
cultures. This program does not involve Federal regulation of private property.
It is recommended that the Miami Beach National Heritage Area Steering Committee be established to
serve as a group of residents, businesses, and not-for-profits who are committed to working together to
educate all who live, work, or visit Miami Beach about the area's natural, historic, and cultural resources,
which, along with its people, have created a unique landscape and identity that, since its earliest beginnings
through today, has been and continues to be an important part of the national heritage.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
From:
Mayor David Dermer and Date: July 28, 2004
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M, GOnZalez~'
City Manager d i/
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO CONTINUE THE APPLICATION PROCESS TO
ESTABLISH A NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA IN MIAMI BEACH, AND
FURTHER ESTABLISHING A STEERING COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE
THE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA DESIGNATION PROCESS.
To:
Subject:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the Resolution.
ANALYSIS:
At the February 25, 2004 City Commission meeting, the Administration was directed to
return to the Commission with the appropriate charge/mission for a National Heritage Area
Steering Committee, as well as suggestions on categories for appointments to the
committee.
A National Heritage Area is a region in which residents, businesses, and local govemments
have joined together to conserve and celebrate heritage and special landscapes. In these
areas, the culture and history shape the landscape. Each heritage area is a settled
landscape that tells the story of its residents, where the land and the local environment
have shaped traditions and cultural values in the people who live there. A place where the
resident's use of the land has created and sustained a landscape that reflects their
cultures. This program does not involve Federal regulation of private property.
Pursuit of a National Heritage Area designation for Miami Beach will require partnership
between many organizations and agencies at the local, regional, state and federal levels,
including: the City of Miami Beach, cultural and historic preservation organizations, the
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Visit Florida, the Florida Department of
State, the US Department of the Interior, Chambers of Commerce, neighborhood and
homeowners associations, museums, schools, business districts, and individual business
owners and residents.
Three key components of the National Park Service review will be:
1. A local commitment to get resources
Commission Memorandum
July 28, 2003
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2. A grassroots effort, rather than simply a government initiative
3. Desire to implement the project with or without federal designation or funding.
Successful designation of Miami Beach as a National Heritage Area will require a two-
pronged approach: Political and Organizational.
The political efforts will include strong support of the concept at the federal, state, and
regional levels. This includes both elected officials (Congressional representatives, state
legislators, county commissioners), and administration (Parks, Historic Preservation,
Cultural agencies at the federal, state and county level). The City's state and congressional
representatives have already indicated their support, as have State tourism and historic
preservation officials. Additionally, the National Park Service, which administers the
program, has already indicated interest in the concept of a National Heritage Area in Miami
Beach. One charge of the Steering Committee will be to build on and expand this regional,
state and national support.
The organizational effort consists of three subcategories:
1. Inventory/Asset Analysis (natural, cultural, and historic resources)
2. Development of Themes (history, evolution & progress, national significance)
3. Confluence of cultures (a story that's not being told, and/or, a story that can only be
told in Miami Beach.
The Administration recommends the following Steering Committee mission and
composition:
Mission
The Miami Beach National Heritage Area Steering Committee is a group of residents,
businesses, and not-for-profits who are committed to working together to educate all who
live, work, or visit Miami Beach about the area's natural, historic, and cultural resources,
which, along with its people, have created a unique landscape and identity that, since its
ear'liest beginnings through today, has been and continues to be an important part of the
national heritage.
Specific Tasks
· Review existing assets and inventory new assets and resources.
· Designation of boundaries.
· Develop themes that tell the unique story of Miami Beach.
· Determine the scope of services for a consultant to prepare the feasibility study, if
one is needed, and identify funding for the study, preparation, and presentation.
· Complete the feasibility study.
· Increase support of the Miami Beach NHA application by regional, state and
national agencies, organizations and elected officials.
· Recommend structure of continuing management entity.
Commission Memorandum
July 28, 2003
Page 3
Recommended Steering Committee Composition
Miami Design Preservation League
Dade Heritage Trust
Greater Miami CVB
Cultural Arts Council
Local/Regional Historian
Local Resident
Local Business Owner
South Beach Representative
Middle Beach Representative
North Beach Representative
Open Space/Environmental Advocate
Architect
A list of potential names have been drafted to participate in the steering committee as
attached in Exhibit A.
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EXHIBIT A
Potential Candidates for National Heritage Designation Area Steering
Committee
Miami Design Preservation League
Dade Heritage Trust
Greater Miami CVB
Cultural Arts Council
Local/Regional Historian
Local Resident
Local Business Owner
South Beach Representative
Middle Beach Representative
North Beach Representative
Open Space/Environmental Advocate
Architect
Betty Gutierrez
Becky Matkov
George Neary
Ada L1erandi
Arva Moore Parks
Jeff Donnelly
Marlo Courtney
Cathy Leff
Melanie Muss
Randall Robinson
Nancy Liebman
Alan Schulman