During the October 18, 2023 Commission meeting, a discussion was referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (“PSNQLC”) by Commissioner Alex Fernandez to discuss the creation of a dog park at 36^th Street and Collins Avenue, at the request of the Mid-Beach Neighborhood Association (Exhibit A).

Commissioner Alex Fernandez would like to discuss the creation of a dog park at 36^th Street and Collins Avenue, at the request of the Mid-Beach Neighborhood Association.

At the time of this memorandum, the Mid-Beach Neighborhood Association is working on a response regarding their position on the creation of the dog park.

The Parks and Recreation Department is in support of the creation of the dog park. In anticipation of the Mid-Beach Neighborhood Association’s and PSNQLC’s recommendation, the Department has requested for this project to be considered for funding during the FY 2025 capital budget process. The estimated total to complete the project is $170,000.  The budget will cover all expenses associated with conversion of the site, including fencing, irrigation, landscape improvements, benches, drinking fountains, etc.  The intent is for the new dog park to have similar amenities and aesthetics to other dog parks within the City.