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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM |
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| | | | | | | | | TO: | Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission | | | FROM: | Alina T. Hudak, City Manager | | | DATE: | May 17, 2023 | | | | 2:15 p.m. Public Hearing
| | SUBJECT: | A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEMORIAL PLAQUE LOCATED ON THE BRIDGE AT 17TH STREET AND PURDY AVENUE, IN MEMORY OF COMMISSIONER MARK SAMUELIAN, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504 (A) OF THE CITY CODE. |
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
| | The Administration recommends adopting the Resolution. |
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| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND/HISTORY
| On February 1, 2023, at the request of Commissioner Laura Dominguez, the Mayor and City Commission approved the referral of item C4 R to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (“PSNQLC” or the “Committee”) to discuss and recommend naming a public facility in honor of Commissioner Mark Samuelian, pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City Code.
On March 22, 2023, the Committee discussed the item and recommended in favor of installing a memorial plaque on the bridge located at 17th Street and Purdy Avenue (the Project), to honor the life and accomplishments of Commissioner Mark Samuelian. |
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| | | | | | | | ANALYSIS
| On April 28, 2023, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2023-32572 accepting the recommendation from the March 22, 2023, PSNQLC meeting to approve the establishment of a memorial plaque, located on the bridge at 17th Street and Purdy Avenue, to commemorate Commissioner Samuelian. Furthermore, said Resolution set a public hearing on May 17, 2023, pursuant to Section 82-504(a) of the City Code, to consider whether to approve the proposed memorial establishment by a 5/7ths vote; and directed the City Clerk to provide public notice of the hearing consistent with the requirements of Section 82-504(a)(6).
Commissioner Mark Samuelian served the City of Miami Beach from 2017 until his passing in 2022. Commissioner Samuelian reflected great devotion to the City and its residents. He was an advocate for community engagement and Residents’ Right to Know. Commissioner Samuelian formerly chaired the City’s Sustainability and Resiliency Committee and was a member of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee. He also served as past president of Miami Beach United. He is remembered as a man of principle, who served with honor, integrity, and character. |
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| | | | | | | | SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
| | N/A |
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| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL INFORMATION
| | The fiscal impact for this Project is approximately $1,500.00. |
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| | | | | | | | | Amount(s)/Account(s): | Funding for this Project has been appropriated in the following account:
520-1720-000342- |
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| | | | | | | | CONCLUSION
| The Administration recommends approving by 5/7ths vote, the establishment of a memorial plaque on the bridge located at 17th Street and Purdy Avenue, in memory of Commissioner Mark Samuelian, following a duly noticed public hearing pursuant to Section 82-504(a) of the City Code. |
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| | | | | | | | Applicable Area
| | South Beach |
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| | | | | | | | | 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 | |
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| | | | | | | | Legislative Tracking
Facilities and Fleet Management/Public Works |
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| | | | | | | | Sponsor
Commissioner Laura Dominguez |
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