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NEW BUSINESS  10.

COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM

TO: Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Members


FROM:
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager


DATE: November 30, 2018


SUBJECT:DISCUSSION REGARDING MAKING IT A PRIORITY TO COLLABORATE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR MEANINGFUL JOINT USE OF FIELD SPACE AND FACILITIES


KEY INTENDED OUTCOME:
Enhance Cultural and Recreational Activities

HISTORY:
The City of Miami Beach has partnered with Miami Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) to support educational excellence in our public schools and increase youth opportunities.    Recently, the administration requested access to the field at Biscayne Elementary (letter attached) to increase field space in the North Beach area.    Administration continues to partner with MDCPS as demonstrated by the agreement to use the field at Miami Beach Senior High school (attached), which is still under negotiations.   

CONCLUSION:
Administration is seeking direction regarding the pursuit of access to public school facilities and fields located in Miami Beach.

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Biscayne Elemenary Field Use Agreement LetterMemo
Miami Beach Senior High Draft Field Use AgreementMemo