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 MARCH 4, 2020 MEETING, TO IDENTIFY AND APPROVE FUNDING TO BE USED TO ENHANCE LIGHTING AT BELLE ISLE PARK.

The Public Works Infrastructure Division staff have assessed Belle Isle Park and surrounding areas and made the following recommendations:

There are 23 existing holophane light fixtures including 11 on the Park’s southern perimeter road. The cost estimate to replace all 23 light fixtures with new LED lighting is $30,360.

The Dog Park is an area that presently does not have any lighting. There is potential to have 6 poles installed as well as fixtures within its surrounding for an estimated cost of $20,755.

The Park’s core area could also benefit from lighting enhancements. The area allows for 8 new poles to be installed at an estimated cost of $27,664.

The cost estimate for In-house labor and other miscellaneous materials is $31,221. The project's estimated total cost is $110,000.

This item was presented at the March 4, 2020 Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee meeting for further discussion.  The need for enhanced lighting was acknowledged at the Committee and a motion was made to identify and approve funding to be used for this cause, provide notification to Belle Isle associations and residents, and to bring the item to the March City Commission for approval.

Results from the 2019 Resident Survey show that 64% of residents rated street lighting as excellent/good. In order to continue maintaining excellent standards in this area, the City continues to find alternatives for lighting enhancement throughout the City.