C4T - Development Dashboard

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C4 T REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE – DISCUSS ADDING A RESIDENT EMPOWERMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY ON DEVELOPMENT DASHBOARD (“READ DASHBOARD”) ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE, TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ON BOTH PROPOSED AND APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN MIAMI BEACH. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

Please place the above item on the City Commission agenda as a referral to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (“PSNQLC”).

I would like the City Administration to create a web page for the Resident Empowerment & Accountability on Development Dashboard (“READ Dashboard”) and place it prominently on the City’s website, to improve residents’ access to information regarding planned development projects in Miami Beach.

The READ Dashboard should build on the City’s existing development dashboard, by providing additional information about development applications approved by the City’s land use boards. As it relates to Development Agreements, to which the City is a party, the READ Dashboard should also include information about public improvements and other public benefits proffered by developers. My initial meeting with the City Attorney’s Office, Planning Director, and IT team indicated that this initiative is feasible and can be implemented to provide the public with easier access to information.

Additionally, I would like the READ Dashboard to include links to agendas, plans, and other information about development applications that will be presented at upcoming land use board meetings.

Presenting information on both proposed and approved applications in a centralized place on the City’s website will promote transparency and provide residents with greater insight into upcoming development projects.

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

Office of Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Ref: PSNQLC - Resident Empowerment & Accountability on Development Dashboard. (Dominguez)

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