C4H - Discuss Funding for Tennis Center

Committee Referrals - C4 C4H

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

The North Shore Park Tennis Center (“Tennis Center”) improvements project includes the construction of a new facility adjacent to the existing Tennis Center, featuring upgraded restroom facilities for park users and a shell space intended for future use as a café or concession area. Originally conceptualized in 2017, the project underwent substantial redesign after initial construction bids exceeded the available budget. Following a temporary suspension due to funding constraints, construction resumed on May 9, 2024, and the project is now nearing completion.

In January 2025, the Miami Beach Tennis Center proposed the addition of an east-side terrace to provide outdoor seating for the future café—an enhancement not included in the original project scope. At its April 18, 2025 meeting, the North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Committee recommended allocating up to $350,000 in CRA funds toward the terrace. However, it was later determined that CRA funding could not be used for a project that was already scheduled to be constructed within three years from the date the North Beach Redevelopment Plan was adopted.

Given the importance of this amenity to the overall success and usability of the café space, we would like to engage in a discussion with our colleagues on the Committee to explore viable funding strategies for this final component of the project.

ANALYSIS

Please place on the September 3, 2025 agenda a referral to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee (the “Committee”) to discuss options for funding amounts necessary for the design and construction of a terrace to serve as a seating area for the contemplated café at the North Shore Park Tennis Center.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

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

CONCLUSION

Applicable Area

Citywide

Was this Agenda 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

City Attorney

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Joseph Magazine Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Ref. FERC - Funding for Design/Construction of a Terrace at the North Shore Park Tennis Center. (Magazine/Bhatt) CA

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