RDA-1. - Authorize Rda Actions During Recess
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA), AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR DESIGNEE, IN LIGHT OF THE AUGUST RDA RECESS, TO DO THE FOLLOWING, AS NEEDED: (I) SELECT, NEGOTIATE, AWARD AND REJECT ALL BIDS, CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, AND GRANT APPLICATIONS; (II) RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS WHICH MAY EXPIRE; AND (III) TERMINATE EXISTING CONTRACTS, FROM THE LAST RDA MEETING ON JULY 23, 2025, UNTIL THE FIRST REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2025; SAID AUTHORIZATION BEING SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE RDA BOARD AT ITS FIRST REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2025. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) JOINT CITY COMMISSION, RDA, AND NBCRA
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Cached: 3 months agoRedevelopment Agency Items (RDA) 1
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Chairperson and Board of Directors of the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency (RDA) adopt the resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Prior to the August 2025 recess of the RDA, the last RDA meeting will occur on July 23, 2025. Following the recess, the first regularly scheduled meeting will occur on September 3, 2025. During this recess period there may be bids or contracts in excess of $100,000 for goods and services or $300,000 for construction, which may need to be issued, rejected, awarded, or terminated.
Historically the Executive Director has been authorized, by the RDA Board to sign all contracts, agreements, and grant applications; renew any existing contracts and terminate existing contracts, as needed, during the RDA recess period. This authorization is granted from the last RDA meeting prior to the recess to the first regularly scheduled RDA meeting, subject to ratification by the RDA Board at its first regularly scheduled meeting.
ANALYSIS
The requested authorization, to permit the Executive Director to approve, sign, execute, settle new contracts; and permission to renew and/or terminate existing contracts is necessary to ensure that continuity of essential services, programs, and projects for the period during which the RDA Board of Directors is in recess.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Subject to funding availability approved through the RDA’s budget for specific projects.
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.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
CONCLUSION
It is requested that authorization from the Chairperson and Members of the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, be given to the Executive Director, or 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, from the last RDA meeting on July 23, 2025 until the first regularly scheduled meeting on September 3, 2025, or thereafter, subject to ratification by the RDA Board at its first regularly scheduled meeting.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a “Residents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?
No
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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Condensed Title
Joint, Grant RDA Executive Director Authorization During RDA Board of Directors Recess. ED
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