C6C - Ferc Report 9/26/25
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REPORT OF THE SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE MEETING. Β
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C6 C REPORT OF THE SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE MEETING. Applicable Area:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
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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
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Citywide
Is this a βResidents Right to Knowβ item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?
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Report: September 26, 2025 Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Meeting. FN
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE Hybrid Meeting - Commission Chambers and Zoom Join webinar at https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/86360595462; or Telephone: 1.301.715.8592 or 888.475.4499 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 863 6059 5462 September 26, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Commissioner Joseph Magazine, Chair Commissioner, David Suarez, Vice-Chair Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Member Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, Alternate Member
Jason Greene, Liaison Nattaly Cuervo, Support Staff
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OLD BUSINESS
OB 1.
DISCUSS POTENTIAL SHORT-TERM IMPROVEMENTS AT MIAMI BEACH PROMENADE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MIAMI BEACH DRIVE), LOCATED BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 29TH STREET, INCLUDING REHABILITATION OF SIDEWALKS, LANDSCAPES, LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER NECESSARY AESTHETICS Applicable Area: Middle Beach Public Works Commissioner Alex Fernandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner Joseph Magazine February 26, 2025 β C4 AK
ACTION: Item deferred to the December 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 2.
DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INTEGRATE UNDERGROUND CISTERNS WITHIN THE WEST LOTS Applicable Area: North Beach Public Works Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt March 19, 2025 β C4 E
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 3.
DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY ASSUMING CONTROL AND MANAGING OF THE
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SUNSET HARBOUR TOWERS, TOWNHOMES, AND YACHT CLUB PUMP STATION Applicable Area: South Beach Public Works Commissioner David Suarez April 3, 2024 β C4L
ACTION: Commissioner Bhatt motioned to have this item heard at Commission with a favorable recommendation to direct the Administration to negotiate an agreement with Sunset Harbor Condominium Association to shift the responsibility for operating, maintaining, upgrading, renewing and, replacing the sewer pump station with upgrades to be covered by the Association and an annual contribution for operations to be determined. Commissioner Magazine seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0.
OB 4.
DISCUSS CONSIDERING BEAUTIFICATION OF THE ALLEYWAYS BEHIND ROASTERS & TOASTERS AND CAFΓ AVANTI ON THE 41ST STREET CORRIDOR Applicable Area: Middle Beach Public Works Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez March 19, 2025 β C4 Z
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 5.
DISCUSS THE REMEDIATION RESULTING FROM THE PARK VIEW CANAL REPORT. Applicable Area: Middle Beach Public Works Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt March 19, 2025 β C4 F
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 6.
DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN OUTLOTS ALONG INDIAN CREEK DRIVE FOR THE CREATION OF BUS PULLOUT BAY/BUS STOPS TO AMELIORATE TRAFFIC. Applicable Area: Middle Beach Transportation and Mobility Commissioner Alex Fernandez Commissioner David Suarez March 13, 2024- C4 F
ACTION: Item deferred to the December 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 7.
DISCUSS EARMARKING ALL RENT IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM FIXED RENT RECEIVED PURSUANT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MB MIXED USE INVESTMENT, LLC, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER HEADQUARTER HOTEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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DEVELOPMENT. Applicable Area: Citywide City Managerβs Office Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt December 11, 2024 β C7 Z
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 8.
DISCUSS A PROPOSED NEW LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, A FLORIDA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (LANDLORD), AND LITTLE HAVANA ACTIVITIES AND NUTRITION CENTERS OF DADE COUNTY, INC. (TENANT), WAIVING, BY 5/7THS VOTE, THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 82-39 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 2,690 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR, CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AND ADJACENT PLAYGROUND AREA HAVING APPROXIMATELY 7,646 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED AT 833 SIXTH STREET, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS AND ONE RENEWAL TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS AND 364 DAYS AT THE CITY MANAGERβS SOLE DISCRETION; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE LEASE AGREEMENT. Applicable Area: South Beach Facilities and Fleet Management Facilities and Fleet Management
ACTION: Commissioner Bhatt motioned to have this item heard at Commission with a favorable recommendation to approve the lease agreement as presented. Commissioner Magazine seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0.
OB 9.
DISCUSS THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A GREEN ROOF AT CITY HALL. Applicable Area: South Beach Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt March 19, 2025 β C4 J
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 10.
DISCUSS A DISCOUNT FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEES FOR RENOVATIONS, AGE 65 & OLDER HOMEOWNERS Applicable Area: Citywide Building Department Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez March 19, 2025 β C4 G
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 11.
DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT TO FUND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GUARD GATES AND/OR IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER SECURITY
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FEATURES IN VENETIAN ISLANDS. Applicable Area: Middle Beach Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner David Suarez Commissioner Joseph Magazine February 26, 2025 β C4 AN
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 12.
DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT TO FUND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SECURITY FEATURES IN THE BAYSHORE AND NORTH BAY ROAD NEIGHBORHOODS. Applicable Area: South Beach Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner David Suarez Commissioner Joseph Magazine February 26, 2025 β C4 AM
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 13.
DISCUSS NEXT STEPS AND FUNDING FOR THE PINE TREE DRIVE AND 46 STREET TRAFFIC CIRCLE PROJECT Applicable Area: Middle Beach Capital Improvement Projects Capital Improvement Projects June 26, 2024- C4 AF
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 14.
DISCUSS SENIOR MEAL SITE PROGRAMMING AT SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER Applicable Area: South Beach Housing and Community Services Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez October 30, 2024 β R9 Z
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 15.
DISCUSS CONFLICT OF INTEREST /ETHICAL CONCERNS RE: MDPL'S MULTIPLE ROLES Applicable Area: Citywide Office of Commissioner David Suarez Commissioner David Suarez March 19, 2025 β C4 I
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
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OB 16.
A DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED NEW MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE, INC. (βMDPLβ), FOR THE USE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1001 OCEAN DRIVE (THE βPREMISESβ) FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS, WITH ONE MUTUAL RENEWAL OPTION OF THREE (3) YEARS; AND FURTHER, TO: 1) APPROVE A SIX (6) MONTH EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT AGREEMENT WITH MDPL; AND 2) DIRECT STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A NEW MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MDPL FOR CONTINUED PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION OF THE MIAMI BEACH OCEAN FRONT AUDITORIUM; WAIVING, BY A 5/7THS VOTE, THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 82-39 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY; OR, IF ITβs IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY, TO ISSUE A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (βRFPβ). Applicable Area: South Beach Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner David Suarez
ACTION: Commissioner Bhatt motioned to have this item heard at Commission with a favorable recommendation to approve a 6 month lease extension. Item to also return to the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting. Commissioner Magazine seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0.
OB 17.
DISCUSSION AND TAKING ACTION ON THE FAVORABLE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO EXPAND THE TREE CANOPY IN NORTH BEACH THROUGH A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY FIRM FOR TWO (2) MAIN THOROUGHFARES SUCH AS ABBOTT AVE OR DICKENS AVE AND EXPLORE PARK VIEW ISLAND WITH ASSOCIATED FUNDING. Applicable Area: North Beach Environment and Sustainability Commissioner David Suarez Commissioner Joseph Magazine Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt July 24, 2024 β C4 E
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 18.
DISCUSS ESTABLISHING A MUSCLE BEACH IN NORTH BEACH, CONSIDERING THE WIDELY RECOGNIZED POSITIVE IMPACT ON HEALTH, COMMUNITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OBSERVED AT MUSCLE BEACH IN SOUTH BEACH, WITH SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT TO OFFSET PROJECT COSTS AND REDUCE FINANCIAL IMPACT ON THE CITY. Applicable Area: North Beach Parks and Recreation Commissioner Joseph Magazine February 26, 2025 β C4 AA
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 19.
DISCUSS THE APPROPRIATE MECHANISM TO FUND A TRANSFORMATIVE TREE CANOPY PROJECT IN TARGETED AREAS THROUGHOUT MIAMI BEACH. Applicable Area: North Beach Environment and Sustainability
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Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez July 24, 2024 β C4 I
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 20.
DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION TO FUND EXPANDING THE NORTH BEACH TREE PLANTING PILOT PROGRAM TO ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 78TH, 79TH, AND 80TH STREETS OR OTHER POTENTIAL LOCATIONS. Applicable Area: North Beach Environment and Sustainability Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez July 24, 2024 β C4 D
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 21.
DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY ENTERING INTO ONE OR MORE AGREEMENTS WITH PRIVATE PARKING FACILITY OPERATORS IN NORTH BEACH IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE PARKING SPACES FOR NORTH BEACH RESIDENTS. Applicable Area: North Beach Parking Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Commissioner David Suarez December 13, 2023 β C4 D
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 22.
DISCUSS A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS APRIL 19, 2024 MEETING, TO ACCEPT THE CITY ADMINISTRATIONβS UPDATE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH PARKING DEPARTMENT ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS. Applicable Area: Citywide Parking Department Commissioner Joseph Magazine July 24, 2024 β R7 M
ACTION: Commissioner Bhatt motioned to have this item heard at Commission with a favorable recommendation to approve the equipment acquisition as presented. This item is also to be heard at the December 2025 FERC meeting for further discussion. Commissioner Bhatt seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0.
OB 23.
REQUEST FOR ADVISORY REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF FINAL SELECTION AND NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, AS SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENT βAβ WITH LIMOUSINES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE (ITN) 2024-008-ND, FOR MUNICIPAL CIRCULATOR SERVICES. (TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY DEPARTMENT)
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Applicable Area: Citywide Procurement
ACTION: This item was discussed and scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
OB 24.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATE: STEPS TAKEN TO IMPROVE BUSINESS RETENTION AND ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS Applicable Area: Citywide Economic Development Last heard at the May 7, 2025 FERC Meeting.
ACTION: Staff provide an update on programs. Item heard together with OB25 and closed from FERC.
OB 25.
DISCUSS POSSIBLE ECONOMIC INCENTIVES TO ATTRACT MORE BUSINESSES TO THE CITY AND EXPAND EXISTING PROGRAMS. Applicable Area: Citywide Economic Development Mayor Steven Meiner Commissioner Laura Dominguez C4 AJ February 3, 2025
ACTION: Staff provide an update on programs. Item heard together with OB24 and closed from FERC.
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1.
DISCUSS THE ISSUANCE OF THE SECOND TRANCHE OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATION (G.O.) BONDS. Applicable Area: Citywide G.O. Bond Program G.O. Bond Program June 25, 2025 β C4 K
ACTION: Commissioner Bhatt motioned to have this item heard at Commission with a favorable recommendation to authorize a Declaration of Official Intent to Issue in the amount of $72,282,000 for additional Tranche 2 Neighborhoods and Infrastructure GO Bonds. Commissioner Magazine seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0.
NB 2.
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE FEASIBLE STRATEGIES FOR CREATING AND EXPANDING "GREEN ROOFS", AS WELL AS INCORPORATING GREENERY AND LANDSCAPING ON CITY BUILDINGS, AND PRESENT ITS FINDINGS TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AND THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION. Applicable Area: Citywide Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner Joseph Magazine Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Page 7 of 16
Commissioner David Suarez May 15, 2024 0 C7 BH
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 3.
DISCUSS THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE, INCREASING THE FEES CHARGED FOR THE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT RENEWALS FOR ELEVATORS. Applicable Area: Citywide Public Works Commissioner Laura Dominguez June 25, 2025 β C4 I
ACTION: Commissioner Bhatt motioned to have this item heard at Commission with a favorable recommendation to approve the fee adjustment as amended. Commissioner Magazine seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0.
NB 4.
UTILITY COST RELIEF PROGRAM FOR TENANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS Applicable Area: Citywide Public Works Commissioner Alex Fernandez September 25, 2024 β R9A
ACTION: Item deferred to the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 5.
DISCUSS PLACING/WRAPPING ARTWORK ON THE FACADE OF THE 17TH STREET PARKING GARAGE (G5) AND A MURAL THAT LEADS TO LINCOLN ROAD. Applicable Area: South Beach Tourism and Culture Commissioner Joseph Magazine April 23, 2025 β C4 T
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 6.
DISCUSS THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE AND REGULARLY SCHEDULED SEAGRAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN Applicable Area: Citywide Public Works Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt April 23, 2025 β C4 V
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 7.
DISCUSS LIVE NATION'S PROPOSAL FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE FILLMORE THEATER Applicable Area: South Beach Page 8 of 16
Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner Joseph Magazine Commissioner David Suarez Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt June 25, 2025 β C4 J
ACTION: Commissioner Bhatt motioned to have this item heard at Commission with a favorable recommendation to direct the Administration to enter into formal negotiations of a new Management Agreement with Live Nation under the proposed terms as amended and as discussed. Commissioner Magazine seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0.
NB 8.
DISCUSS PLANTING 100 JAMAICAN TALL COCONUT PALMS AT LUMMUS PARK Applicable Area: South Beach Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez March 19, 2025 β C4 H
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 9.
DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION TO EXPAND ACCESS AND DISCOUNTED RATES FOR NORTH BAY VILLAGE RESIDENTS AT NORMANDY PARK POOL AND NORTH BEACH RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING. Applicable Area: North Beach Parks and Recreation Commissioner David Suarez April 23, 2025 -C4 Z
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 10.
DISCUSS THE CREATION OF A MIAMI BEACH HISTORICAL MUSEUM, AND IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SITES ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION AN UNDERUTILIZED OR VACANT STOREFRONT IN A CITY-OWNED BUILDING, IN ORDER TO COMPLEMENT THE CITY'S ROBUST CULTURAL OFFERINGS WITH A NEW INSTITUTION FOCUSED ON THE HISTORY OF MIAMI BEACH. Applicable Area: Citywide Tourism and Culture Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt C4 AH February 26, 2025
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 11.
REVIEW AND CONSIDER AN APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE JOB CREATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM (JCIP) Applicable Area: South Beach Economic Development Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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September 3, 2025 β C4 F
ACTION: Commissioner Bhatt motioned to have this item heard at Commission with a favorable recommendation approving the Playboy Enterprise International Inc. Job Creation Incentive Program application as presented. Commissioner Magazine seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0.
NB 12.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF A PROGRAM FOR MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS TO ADOPT DOGS AND CATS FROM MIAMI-DADE SHELTERS, WHERE ADOPTEES CAN BE REIMBURSED OR PROVIDED VOUCHERS FOR CERTAIN VETERINARY BILLS AND FOOD FOR THE FIRST YEAR Applicable Area: Citywide Public Works Commissioner David Suarez May 21, 2025 β C4K
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 13.
DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION ON THE POSSIBLE REVISION OF NON-RESIDENT ENTRANCE FEES AND/OR THE INTRODUCTION OF RESIDENT GUEST PASSES FOR CITY POOLS. Applicable Area: North Beach Parks and Recreation Commissioner David Suarez April 23, 2025 β C4 AA
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 14.
DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT TO FUND THE INSTALLATION OF GUARD GATES AND/OR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER SECURITY SERVICES OR FEATURES ON FLAMINGO DRIVE Applicable Area: Middle Beach Facilities and Fleet Management Commissioner Alex Fernandez April 23, 2025 β C4 W
ACTION: Item deferred tot he October15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 15.
DISCUSS A TEMPORARY HIRING FREEZE FOR NON-ESSENTIAL POSITIONS Applicable Area: Citywide Human Resources Commissioner David Suarez Commissioners Kristen Rosen Gonzalez and Joseph Magazine June 25, 2025 β C4 M
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting. Page 10 of 16
NB 16.
DISCUSS RENEWAL OF THE TOWING PERMITS Applicable Area: Citywide Parking Department Parking Department June 25, 2025 β C4 H
ACTION: Item deferred to the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 17.
DISCUSS STRENGTHENING SMALL-BUSINESS OUTREACH AND PERMITTING GUIDANCE Applicable Area: Citywide Building Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt June 25, 2025 - C4 L
ACTION: Staff provided an update on the new processes and programs available. Building Department to send an LTC on Business Outreach programs. Item heard together with NB18.
NB 18.
DISCUSS STRATEGIES TO ENSURE THAT THIRD PARTIES RETAINED FOR COMPENSATION BY BUSINESSES FOLLOW THROUGH ON OBTAINING ALL REQUIRED PERMITS Applicable Area: Citywide Building Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt July 23, 2025 β C4I
ACTION: Commissioner Bhatt motioned to have this item heard at Commission with a favorable recommendation to direct the Administration to develop a βPermit Runnerβ registration program and for the Building Department to send an LTC on Business Outreach programs. Item heard together with NB18. Commissioner Magazine seconded the motion. Motion passed 2-0. Item heard together with item NB17.
NB 19.
DISCUSS AMENDING PARKING FEES TO PROVIDE FREE PARKING FOR CONSTITUENTS MEETING WITH THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OFFICE AT CITY HALL. Applicable Area: South Beach Parking Department Commissioner Alex Fernandez November 20, 2024 β C4 J
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 20.
REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER A REDUCED PARKING RATE FOR MIAMI BEACH WORKFORCE, INCLUDING HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEES Applicable Area: South Beach Parking Department Commissioner Alex Fernandez
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February 3, 2025 β C4 AT
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 21.
DISCUSS EXPLORING WORKFORCE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AND EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. Applicable Area: Citywide Transportation and Mobility Commissioner Alex Fernandez February 26, 2025 β C4 AD
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 22.
DISCUSS POTENTIAL INSTALLATION OF SMALL AEROPONIC GARDENS AT A LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE CONVENTION CENTER CAMPUS. Applicable Area: South Beach Economic Development Commissioner Dominguez Commissioner Bhatt May 21, 2025 β C4 H
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 23.
SYSTEMIC REVIEW OF IMPACT FEES Applicable Area: Citywide Management and Budget Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt March 19, 2025 β C4 K
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 24.
DISCUSS COMMISSIONING OF A SURVEY OF DRIVERS EXITING MIAMI BEACH TO INFORM TRAFFIC MITIGATION POLICIES. Applicable Area: Citywide Transportation and Mobility Commissioner David Suarez Referral Item February 26, 2025 - C4 AB
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 25.
DISCUSS EARMARKING FUNDS COLLECTED BY THE CITY FROM SPEED DETECTION SYSTEMS IN SCHOOL ZONES, PURSUANT TO SECTION 316.1896, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC/PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLIST SAFETY INITIATIVES. Applicable Area: Citywide Transportation and Mobility Page 12 of 16
Commissioner Alex Fernandez November 20, 2024- C4 K
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
NB 26.
DISCUSS RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PUT ITS BEST FOOT FORWARD AND USE BEST EFFORTS TO HAVE MUNICIPAL AND PRIVATE PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE, PERMITTED AND COMPLETED, TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE, AHEAD OF THE 2026 WORLD CUP, INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR NEW BUSINESSES Applicable Area: Citywide Tourism and Culture Commissioner Joseph Magazine September 3, 2025- C4 V
ACTION: Item not heard at scheduled to be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting.
FUTURE ITEMS
F 1.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A PLAN AND A COST ESTIMATE FOR TRAPPING, AND SPAYING OR NEUTERING ALL COMMUNITY CATS WITHIN MIAMI BEACH OVER A PERIOD OF SIX MONTH, WITH THE PLAN TO BE PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ("FERC") AT ITS JULY 26, 2024 MEETING. Applicable Area: Citywide Public Works β Sanitation Commissioner Suarez May 15, 2024 β C7 AJ Last heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting
F 2.
Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rate Ordinance Applicable Area: Citywide Public Works Public Works March 19, 2025 β R7 E To be heard at the January 2026 FERC meeting
F 3.
REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO CREATE OR INCLUDE IN CURRENT PROGRAMS ECONOMIC INCENTIVES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ATTRACT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) COMPANIES TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. Applicable Area: Citywide Economic Development Commissioner Magazine September 3, 2025 β C4 G To be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting
F 4.
REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE β DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR FUNDING AMOUNTS NECESSARY FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A TERRACE AT THE NORTH SHORE PARK TENNIS CENTER.
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Applicable Area: North Beach CIP Commissioner Magazine Commissioner Bhatt September 3, 2025 β C4 H To be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting
F 5.
DISCUSS ESTABLISHING AN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS SEEKING GRANTS OR OTHER FUNDING (EXCLUDING SPECIAL EVENT OR SIMILAR SPONSORSHIPS) FROM THE CITY, AND PROVIDING THAT, AS A CONDITION OF QUALIFICATION, EACH APPLICANT MUST CERTIFY THAT, DURING THE APPLICANTβS MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR, NO SALARIED EMPLOYEE, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RECEIVED ANNUAL COMPENSATION EQUAL TO OR EXCEEDING TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000.00). Applicable Area: Citywide Tourism and Culture Commissioner Magazine Commissioner Suarez September 3, 2025 β C7 AC To be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting
F 6.
DISCUSS MEASURES THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO STREAMLINE THE USE OF STAFF RESOURCES Applicable Area: Citywide City Managerβs Office Mayor Meiner June 25, 2025 β C4 N To be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting
F 7.
DISCUSS IMPACT OF CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE LINCOLN ROAD CONNECTORS ANCILLARY PROJECT ON FUNDING FOR THE PRINCIPAL LINCOLN ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Applicable Area: Citywide CIP Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez September 17, 2025 β C4 I To be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting
F 8.
DISCUSSION REGARDING FINANCIAL RELIEF, MARKETING SUPPORT, OR OTHER PROGRAMS TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES MATERIALLY IMPACTED BY PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS. Applicable Area: Citywide Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez September 17, 2025 β C4 J To be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting
F 9.
DISCUSS THE ACTIVATION OF ALLEYS IN SOUTH BEACH (ART DECO SIGNS) AND NORTH BEACH (MIMO SIGNS). Applicable Area: Citywide Public works Commissioner Bhatt July 24, 2024- C4L To be heard at the December 2025 FERC meeting
F 10.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO REFER THE MIAMI BEACH COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL POLICIES TO THE BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND ANALYSIS. Applicable Area: Citywide Finance Department Commissioner Magazine June 25, 2025 β C7 I To be heard at the December 2025 FERC meeting
WITHDRAWN ITEMS
W 1.
DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL EXTENSION OF, AND MODIFICATIONS TO, THE SEWAGE CONVEYANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE. Applicable Area: North Beach Public Works Commissioner Suarez April 23, 2025 β C4 S Item withdrawn by Sponsor
W 2.
DISCUSS MAINTENANCE OF THE PEDRA PORTUGUESA SIDEWALK ON THE 1100 BLOCK OF LINCOLN ROAD. Applicable Area: South Beach Public Works Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez May 21, 2025 β C4 J Item withdrawn by Sponsor
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DISCUSSION REGARDING TYLER TECHNOLOGIES' PERFORMANCE AND STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH Applicable Area: Citywide Information Technology Commissioner Fernandez October 13, 2021 β C4 J Item withdrawn by Sponsor
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DISCUSS THE CURRENT AGREEMENT WITH 1ST CLASS PARKING CORPORATION FOR VALET PARKING CONCESSION AND THE POTENTIAL OF CREATING A SUBSIDIZED AND UNIFIED VALET PARKING SYSTEM OFFERING REDUCED RATES AND GREATER CONVENIENCE TO CUSTOMERS. Applicable Area: Citywide Parking Department Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez February 3, 225 β C4 AI Item withdrawn by Sponsor
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EXPLORE LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY IN NEIGHBORHOODS EXPERIENCING HIGH LEVELS OF BURGLARIES AND AUTO THEFTS AND DISCUSS THE BEST STRUCTURE TO IMPLEMENT TECHNOLOGY-CENTERED SECURITY MEASURES IN THOSE NEIGHBORHOODS Applicable Area: Citywide Police Department Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez Commissioner Bhatt May 21, 2025 β C4 L
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