Item Coversheet

NEW BUSINESS  7.

COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM

TO: Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee Members


FROM:
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager


DATE: November 6, 2020


SUBJECT:

DISCUSSION REGARDING ACCEPTING A DONATION AND INSTALLATION OF A PARK BENCH.


HISTORY:

At the January 16, 2020 City Commission Meeting, a discussion regarding accepting a donation and installation of a park bench was referred to the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee (the “NQLC”) (Exhibit A).

ANALYSIS

The Miami Buena Vista-Biltmore Lions Club would like to donate a bench (Exhibit B) to the City of Miami Beach to be placed within a park. Their preferred location for the installation of the bench is Altos Del Mar Park or Beach View Park.

 

The Parks and Recreation Department recommends placing the bench along the beachwalk, where it will be highly utilized.  The bench is aesthetically variant from existing seating amenities at both park locations.

 

The estimated cost for installation may range from $500 to $1,000, depending on location.

CONCLUSION:
Discussion regarding accepting a donation and installation of a park bench.

Applicable Area

Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
No No 
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Exhibit A - Item C4A from City Commission Meeting on 9-16-20. Other
Exhibit B – Photo of Bench Other