650-2020 RDA RESOLUTION NO. 650-2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA), FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
SELECT, NEGOTIATE, AWARD AND REJECT ALL BIDS, CONTRACTS,
AGREEMENTS, AND GRANT APPLICATIONS; RENEW EXISTING
CONTRACTS WHICH MAY EXPIRE; AND TERMINATE EXISTING
CONTRACTS, AS NEEDED, DURING THE RECESS PERIOD BETWEEN
JULY 29, 2020, UNTIL THE FIRST REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020, SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE CITY
COMMISSION AT ITS FIRST REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020.
WHEREAS, between July 29, 2020, and the first regularly scheduled RDA meeting on
September 16, 2020, the RDA will be in recess and is not scheduled to be in session; and
WHEREAS, during this period there may be bids or contracts in excess of the $100,000 for
goods and services or $300,000 for construction, which may need to be issued, rejected, awarded,
or terminated; and
WHEREAS, the RDA has historically, during its August recess, authorized the Executive
Director to, as needed, select, negotiate, award and/or reject bids, execute contracts and
agreements, submit grant applications, renew existing contracts that may expire, and terminate
existing contracts, subject to subsequent ratification by the RDA; and
WHEREAS, it is therefore requested that the Executive Director, or his designee, be
authorized to, as needed, select, negotiate, award, and/or reject all bids, execute contracts and
agreements, submit grant applications, renew existing contracts that may expire, and terminate
existing contracts during the recess period between July 20, 2020 and the next regularly scheduled
RDA meeting on September 16, 2020, subject to ratification by RDA at its regularly scheduled
meeting on September 16, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF
THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FLORIDA, that the Chairperson and Members
hereby authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to select, negotiate, award and/or reject
all bids, execute contracts and agreements, submit grant applications, renew existing contracts
that may expire, and terminate existing contracts, as needed, during the recess period between
July 29, 2020 and the next regularly scheduled RDA meeting on September 16, 2020, subject to
ratification by the RDA at its regularly scheduled meeting on September 16, 2020.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ag day of -J 2020.
Dan Gelber, Chairperson
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: July 29,2020
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA), FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
SELECT, NEGOTIATE, AWARD AND REJECT ALL BIDS, CONTRACTS,
AGREEMENTS, AND GRANT APPLICATIONS; RENEW EXISTING
CONTRACTS WHICH MAY EXPIRE; AND TERMINATE EXISTING
CONTRACTS, AS NEEDED, DURING THE RECESS PERIOD BETWEEN
JULY 29, 2020, UNTIL THE FIRST REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020, SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE CITY
COMMISSION AT ITS FIRST REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020. JOINT CITY COMMISSION AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RECOMMENDATION
Annually,during the time the City Commission is in summer recess,typically between the last
meeting in July and the first meeting in August,the City Manager, or designee, is authorized via
Resolution to select, negotiate, award and reject all bids,contracts, agreements, and grant
applications; renew existing contracts which may expire; and terminate existing contracts, as may
be needed for the operation of the City.All approvals executed by the City Manager under said
resolution is presented to the City Commission for ratification at its next regular meeting in
September.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Between the last meeting on July 29, 2020, and the first regularly scheduled RDA meeting on
September 16, 2020, the RDA will be in recess and is not scheduled to be in session. During
this period there may be bids or contracts in excess of the$100,000 for goods and services or
$300,000 for construction,which may need to be issued, rejected, awarded,or terminated.
ANALYSIS
This item is necessary to ensure that essential services and projects continue during the period
during which the City Commission is in recess. The items approved by the City Manager are
generally necessary for maintenance, repair and operational (MRO) needs and may include:
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issuance, award, rejection of solicitations; contract approval, renewal or termination; grant
applications;and other items necessary for routine business operations.
Based on the above, it is requested, that the City Manager, or his designee, be authorized to
sign all contracts, agreements, and grant applications; renew any existing contracts and
terminate existing contracts, as needed, from the last Commission meeting on July 20, 2020,
until the first regularly scheduled Commission meeting on September 16, 2020, subject to
ratification by the City Commission at its first regularly scheduled meeting on September 16,
2020.
CONCLUSION
I recommend approval of the resolution to continue and expedite the business operations of the
City during the time that the City Commission is in recess.A report of all items approved will be
presented for ratification at the first regular City Commission meeting in September.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item,pursuant to Bond Fronds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Legislative Tracking_
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