R7Z - Allocate Fy 2025 Surplus

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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO ALLOCATE THE PROJECTED $11.8 MILLION FISCAL YEAR 2025 SURPLUS TOWARD LONG-TERM STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS THAT SUPPORT CONDOMINIUM OWNERS, SMALL BUSINESSES, HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; SPECIFICALLY, APPROPRIATING $6.53 MILLION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 7605 COLLINS AVENUE FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND THE REINVESTMENT OF SAID FUNDS INTO BUILDING DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS THAT REDUCE COSTS AND STREAMLINE PERMITTING, ESPECIALLY FOR CONDOMINIUM OWNERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES AND FOR SUCH OTHER LAWFUL PURPOSES AS THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR SHALL DETERMINE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THAT THE REMAINING $5.27 MILLION BE UTILIZED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE TO CAPTURE AND TREAT “FIRST FLUSH” STORMWATER RUNOFF AROUND PARK VIEW ISLAND, INCLUDING THE PARK VIEW CANAL AND TATUM WATERWAY—REPRESENTING A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN THE CITY’S FUTURE AND QUALITY OF LIFE, RATHER THAN SHORT-LIVED RELIEF THAT LEAVES UNDERLYING CHALLENGES UNADDRESSED; AND FURTHER, WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. 2002-24764 THAT YEAR-END SURPLUSES, AFTER FUNDING RESERVES, ARE TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND.  

October 29, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner David Suarez

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Resolutions - R7 Z

R7 Z A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO ALLOCATE THE PROJECTED $11.8 MILLION FISCAL YEAR 2025 SURPLUS TOWARD LONG-TERM STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS THAT SUPPORT CONDOMINIUM OWNERS, SMALL BUSINESSES, HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; SPECIFICALLY, APPROPRIATING $6.53 MILLION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 7605 COLLINS AVENUE FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND THE REINVESTMENT OF SAID FUNDS INTO BUILDING DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS THAT REDUCE COSTS AND STREAMLINE PERMITTING, ESPECIALLY FOR CONDOMINIUM OWNERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES AND FOR SUCH OTHER LAWFUL PURPOSES AS THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR SHALL DETERMINE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THAT THE REMAINING $5.27 MILLION BE UTILIZED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE TO CAPTURE AND TREAT “FIRST FLUSH” STORMWATER RUNOFF AROUND PARK VIEW ISLAND, INCLUDING THE PARK VIEW CANAL AND TATUM WATERWAY—REPRESENTING A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN THE CITY’S FUTURE AND QUALITY OF LIFE, RATHER THAN SHORT-LIVED RELIEF THAT LEAVES UNDERLYING CHALLENGES UNADDRESSED; AND FURTHER, WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. 2002-24764 THAT YEAR-END SURPLUSES, AFTER FUNDING RESERVES, ARE TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE:
October 29, 2025
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO ALLOCATE THE PROJECTED $11.8 MILLION FISCAL YEAR 2025 SURPLUS TOWARD LONG-TERM STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS THAT SUPPORT CONDOMINIUM OWNERS, SMALL BUSINESSES, HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; SPECIFICALLY, APPROPRIATING $6.53 MILLION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 7605 COLLINS AVENUE FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND THE REINVESTMENT OF SAID FUNDS INTO BUILDING DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS THAT REDUCE COSTS AND STREAMLINE PERMITTING, ESPECIALLY FOR CONDOMINIUM OWNERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES AND FOR SUCH OTHER LAWFUL PURPOSES AS THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR SHALL DETERMINE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THAT THE REMAINING $5.27 MILLION BE UTILIZED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE TO CAPTURE AND TREAT “FIRST FLUSH” STORMWATER RUNOFF AROUND PARK VIEW ISLAND, INCLUDING THE PARK VIEW CANAL AND TATUM WATERWAY—REPRESENTING A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN THE CITY’S FUTURE AND QUALITY OF LIFE, RATHER THAN SHORT-LIVED RELIEF THAT LEAVES UNDERLYING CHALLENGES UNADDRESSED; AND FURTHER, WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. 2002-24764 THAT YEAR-END SURPLUSES, AFTER FUNDING RESERVES, ARE TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner David Suarez.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The fiscal impact of this item is set forth in the Resolution.

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

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

If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):

Department

City Attorney

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner David Suarez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Allocation of Anticipated $11.8 Million FY 2025 Surplus. (Suarez) CA

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