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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Raul J. Aguila, Interim City Manager 
DATE:February  10, 2021
 



SUBJECT:REFERRAL TO THE FEBRUARY 19, 2021 FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE INSTALLATION OF A MOTORIZED GATE AT SOUTH POINTE PARK.

RECOMMENDATION

The Administration recommends supports the referral and discussion.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Parking Lot P1 is located at 1st Street and Washington Avenue, in South Pointe Park. The parking lot is open to the public and functions as the primary lot for surrounding restaurant, Smith & Wollensky as well as the Park. Recently, the Miami Beach Police Department has reported criminal element in the area. In order to mitigate congregation and disruption in the area, the Administration is proposing the installation of a motorized gate at South Pointe Park.

ANALYSIS

The Property Management Department has sought proposals to install a motorized gate to secure the area at an approximate cost of $60,000, which can be completed within sixty (60) days. This item is not currently funded for fiscal year 2020-2021. The Administration proposes funding from general fund contingency

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

n/a

CONCLUSION

The Administration recommends the item is discussed before the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee for direction.

Applicable Area

South Beach
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 
Legislative Tracking
Property Management
Sponsor
Commissioner Mark Samuelian