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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Alina T. Hudak, City Manager 
DATE:October  18, 2023
 



SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, MADE AT ITS SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 MEETING, TO DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY, WITHOUT THE USE OF CONSULTANTS FOR A FORMAL DESIGN CHARRETTE PROCESS, TO DETERMINE INTEREST IN RECREATIONAL AND PARK USES OF THE WEST LOTS.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee on September 22, 2023 meeting, to approve directing Administration to engage with the community, without the use of consultants, to determine interest in recreational and park uses of the West Lots.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

At the April 28, 2023 City Commission meeting, a discussion developing the West Lots for active recreational use, was referred to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee ("FERC").

 

At the September 22, 2023 FERC meeting, the Committee unanimously motioned to have the item heard at the following Commission meeting with a recommendation to direct Administration to engage with the community, without the use of consultants, to determine interest in recreational and park uses of the West Lots.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

N/A

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 Alex Fernandez

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Exhibit A – Referral Memo from April 28, 2023 Commission Meeting Item C4M
Exhibit B – Memo from the September 22, 2023 FERC Meeting Item 14
Resolution