A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 MEETING, AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ONLINE VOTING FOR THE SELECTION OF A PARK NAME FOR THE FUTURE 500-700 ALTON ROAD PARK.

The City Administration recommends accepting the recommendation of the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee, at its September 20, 2021 meeting, approving engaging the community for the selection of a park name for the future 500-700 Alton Road park, by offering online voting for the community.

During the May 12, 2021 City Commission meeting, a referral to the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee was made to hold a discussion regarding the naming of the 500-700 Alton Road Park. (Exhibit A)

The 500-700 Alton Road Park is set to open in the next few months. In preparation for its opening, the West Avenue Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Association (“WAvNA”) has met and provided naming suggestions for the park, as outlined below:

•  Gateway Park or South Beach Gateway Park: refers to its location at the entrance to Miami Beach
•  South Shore Park - to honor the South Shore Hospital that was the first AIDS clinic in the State of Florida
•  Sunset Park – the park faces west towards the sunset
•  Tequesta Park – an acknowledgement of the original inhabitants of the region, which is somewhat overdue and underrecognized
•  West Avenue Park or West Bay Park - associates the park to a specific neighborhood next to the Bay

WAvNA has no preferred recommendation at this time.

Additionally, during the January 10, 2019 Parks and Recreational Facilities Advisory Board (the “Board”) meeting, a motion was passed recommending that the new 500-700 Alton Road Park, at our City's primary entrance, be named “Unity Park.” (Exhibit B) This is inspired by the City’s culture of diversity and inclusiveness. From religious freedom, to LGBTQ rights, to honoring residents with special needs and embracing people from every ethnicity, the City is a beacon for inclusion. The Board also recommended that plaques with inspirational quotes be placed throughout the park commemorating our City's commitment to this core value.

At the September 20, 2021 Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee meeting, the Committee recommended engaging with the community via a poll to vote on a park name. The following six names were determined by the Committee to be considered:

• Gateway Park
•  South Beach Gateway Park
• South Shore Park
• Sunset Park
• West Avenue Park
• Unity Park