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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Alina T. Hudak, City Manager 
DATE:April  28, 2023
 



SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE MEETING, MADE AT ITS MARCH 22, 2023 MEETING, AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO INCLUDE THE FAIRWAY PARK SOCCER FIELD ARTIFICIAL TURF AND BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SHARED FIELD & SPORTS LIGHTING CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR CONSIDERATION AS PART OF THE FY 2024 CAPITAL BUDGET PROCESS; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (THE "SCHOOL BOARD") REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF SECURING ADDITIONAL SCHOOL BOARD FUNDING FOR THE BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SHARED FIELD & SPORTS LIGHTING PROJECT.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee made at its March 22, 2023 meeting, to include the Fairway Park Soccer Field Artificial Turf and lighting of the Biscayne Elementary Shared Field capital projects in the FY 2024 capital budget process for consideration, and to request funding from the School Board of Miami-Dade County for the Biscayne Elementary project.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

During the November 16, 2023 City Commission meeting, Commission passed a referral to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee to discuss Soccer Fields in North Beach.

ANALYSIS

At the March 22, 2023 Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee meeting, the Committee discussed the popularity and growth in the sport of soccer.

 

The Committee motioned to include the following capital projects in the FY 2024 capital budget for consideration:

  • Fairway Park Soccer Field Artificial Turf
  •  Biscayne Elementary Shared Field & Sports Lighting
  • Phase 1 in FY 2024: Sports Lighting
  •  Phase 2 in FY 2025: Artificial Turf

 

The Committee also requested for Administration to have a conversation with the School Board of Miami-Dade County for possible funding towards the Biscayne Elementary project.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Parks and Recreation Department has submitted the aforementioned projects for consideration during the FY 2024 Capital Budget process.
Amount(s)/Account(s):

Fairway Park Soccer Field Artificial Turf

  • FY 2024: $2,092,000

 Biscayne Elementary Shared Field & Sports Lighting

  • Phase 1 in FY 2024: Sports Lighting $583,000
  • Phase 2 in FY 2025: Artificial Turf $808,000

Applicable Area

North Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes No 

Strategic Connection

Non-Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation
Sponsor
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Exhibit A – Referral Memo from November 16, 2023 Commission Meeting Item C4H
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