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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM |
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| | | | | | | | | TO: | Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission | | | FROM: | Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager | | | DATE: | October 16, 2019 | | | |
| | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION ON THE MAYOR'S PANEL ON OCEAN DRIVE FINAL REPORT. |
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
| | The panel is providing a complete report of the recommendations made to date. A vast majority of the recommendations have been heard before the Commission and have resulted in actionable items for the administration. The remaining recommendations require additional time and/or support by the Commission. |
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| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND/HISTORY
| On October 30, 2018, at the direction of Mayor Dan Gelber, the Mayor’s Ocean Drive Panel “Panel” was formed. The Panel consisted of 14 members and was divided into two subcommittees, Safety, Security and Infrastructure “SSI” and Business and Culture Practices “BCP”. The purpose of the Panels was t study and make recommendations as to how to improve the experience for residents and citizens on Ocean Drive, between 5th and 15th streets. The Panel was tasked with providing, alongside a final report, ongoing recommendations. |
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| | | | | | | | ANALYSIS
| Ocean Drive with a unique, historic, and highly significant architecture, has a global brand identity and represents the most iconic promenade in Miami Beach. The Mayor’s Panel on Ocean Drive has discussed the continuing concerns regarding the conditions on Ocean Drive, Lummus Park and on adjacent streets in the MXE. Through the meetings that occurred throughout the course of 2019, actionable recommendations have been made and they encourage the Commission to continue supporting the initiatives and recommendations reported. |
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| | | | | | | | CONCLUSION
| | The Administration continues working through the panel's outstanding recommendations as detailed in the report. |
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| | | | | | | | Applicable Area
| | South Beach |
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| | | | | | | | | Is this a Resident Right to Know item? | | Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds? | | | No | | No | |
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| | | | | | | | Strategic Connection
| | Prosperity - Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts, culture, and quality entertainment destination. |
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