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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #01 - Discussion ItemCity of Miami Proposed 2003 Legislative Initiatives ti Submitted by: Department of Asset Management Subiect Matter: Real property tax exemption for municipally owned properties not under lease to a private party, even if same is not currently being used for governmental purpose. ErogQURy: Laura Billberry Asset Management 416-1452 Name Depar6nent Ext Date Prepared: Sept 27, 2002 Submitted Previously: No Yes-)(_- If so when? Submitted to City Mgrs office for 2002 legislative initiatives, but it was not pursued as part of the CWs legislative priorities. I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail problem in whichAhis pnWesai addresses. When the City acquires properties that contain improvements that are not ub1¢ed for government purposes, they are assessed ad valorem taxes. This causes a negative financial impact on the City's budget. As we begin to acquire more properties in connection with projects approved by the bond issuance, this financial impact will increase. A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for aplease list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). Amend the definition of "governmental purposes" as definers in F.S. Section 196.199 to add an exemption for municipapy owned properties not under lease to a private party, even ifiy.: same is not currently being used for governmental purpose. r B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/aker or delete. " F.S. Section 196.199 C. List any significant reports or sources available bo supporting the proposal. A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be supporthfe and their reasons. Other municipalities B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental enbWagendes and /or local offidals who would be 2RRMd and their reasons. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. If approved, this amendment would save the City money by not having to pay the taxes. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation." statutes ->View Statutes: 'ine Sunshine Page 1 of 3 Qntine Sunshine View Statutes Search Statutes Constitution Laws of Florida Order select Year:2002 The 2002 Florida Statutes Title XIV Chapter 196 View Entire Chapter TAXATION AND FINANCE EXEMPTION 196.199 Government property exemption. -- (1) Property owned and used by the following governmental units shall be exempt from taxation under the following Condit (a) All property of the United States shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation, except such property as is subject to tax by this state or any political subdivision thereof or any municipality under any law of the United States. (b) All property of this state which is used for governmental purposes shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation except as otherwise provided by law. (c) All property of the several political subdivisions and municipalities of this state or of entities created by general or special law and composed entirely of governmental agencies, or property conveyed to a nonprofit corporation which would revert to the governmental agency, which is used for governmental, municipal, or public purposes shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation, except as otherwise provided by law. (2) Property owned by the following governmental units but used by nongovernmental lessees shall only be exempt from taxation under the following conditions: (a) Leasehold interests in property of the United States, of the state or any of its several political subdivisions, or of municipalities, agencies, authorities, and other public bodies corporate of the state shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation only when the lessee serves or performs a governmental, municipal, or public purpose or function, as defined in s. 196.012(6). In all such cases, all other interests in the leased property shall also be exempt from ad valorem taxation. However, a leasehold interest in property of the state may not be exempted from ad valorem taxation when a npng9Wmental lessee uses such property for the operation of a multipurpose hazardous waste treaftent facility. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), the exemption provided by this subsection shall not apply to those portions of a leasehold or other interest defined by s. 199.023(1)(d), subject to the provisions of subsection (7). Such leasehold or other interest shall be taxed only as intangible personal property pursuant to chapter 199 if rental payments are due in consideration of such leasehold or other interest. If no rental payments are due pursuant to the agreement creating such leasehold or other interest, the leasehold or other interest shall be taxed as real property. Nothing in this paragraph shall be deemed to exempt personal property, buildings, or other real property improvements owned by the lessee from ad valorem taxation. (c) Any governmental property leased to an organization which uses the property exclusively for literary, scientific, religious, or charitable purposes shall be exempt from taxation. (3) Nothing herein or in s. 196.001 shall require a governmental unit or authority to impose taxes upon a leasehold estate created, extended, or renewed prior to April 15, 1976, if the lease "r. agreement creating such leasehold estate contains a covenant on the part of such governmental http://www.leg.state.R.us/Statutes/'mdex.cfin') 9/27/2002 stetutes->View Statutes: C ';.ne Sunshine Page 2 of 3 unit or authority as lessor to refrain from imposing taxes on the leasehold estate during the term of the leasehold estate; but any such .covenant shall not prevent taxation of a leasehold estate by any such taxing unit or authority other than the unit or authority making such covenant. (4) Property owned by any municipality, agency, authority, or other public body corporate of the state which becomes subject to a leasehold interest or other possessory interest of a nongovernmental lessee other than that described in paragraph (2)(a), after April 14, 1976, shall be subject to ad valorem taxation unless the lessee is an organization which uses the property exclusively for literary, scientific, religious, or charitable purposes. (5) Leasehold interests in governmental property shall not be exempt pursuant to this subsection unless an application for exemption has been filed on or before March 1 with the property appraiser. The property appraiser shall review the application and make findings of fact which shall be presented to the value adjustment board at its convening, whereupon the board shall take appropriate action regarding the application. If the exemption in whole or in part is granted, or established by judicial proceeding, it shall remain valid for the duration of the lease unless the lessee changes its use, in which case the lessee shall again submit an application for exemption. The requirements set forth in s. 196.194 shall apply to all applications made under this subsection. (6) No exemption granted before June 1, 1976, shall be revoked by this chapter if such revocation will impair any existing bond agreement. (7) Property which is originally leased for 100 years or more, exclusive of renewal options, or property which is financed, acquired, or maintained utilizing in whole or in part funds acquired through the issuance of bonds pursuant to parts II, III, and V of chapter 159, shall be deemed to be owned for purposes of this section. (8)(a) Any and all of the aforesaid taxes on any leasehold described in this section shall not become a lien on same or the property itself but shall constitute a debt due and shall be recoverable by legal action or by the issuance of tax executions that shall become liens upon any other property in any county of this state of the taxpayer who owes said tax. The sheriff of the county shall execute the tax execution in the same manner as other executions are executed, under chapters 30 and 56. (b) Nonpayment of any such taxes by the lessee shall result in the revocation of any; occupational license of such person or the revocation, upon certification hereunder by the property appraiser to the Department of State, of the corporate charter of any such domestic corporation or the revocation, upon certification hereunder by the property appraiser to the Department of State, of the authority of any foreign corporation to do business in this state, as .appropriate, which such license, charter, or authority is related to the leased property. (9) Improvements,ta.�a l property which are located on state-owned land and which are leased to a public educationatUnstitution shall be deemed owned by the public educational institution for purposes of this section where, by the terms of the lease, the improvement will become the property of the public educational institution or -the State of Florida at the expiration of the lease. (10) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, property held by a port authority and any leasehold interest in such property are exempt from ad valorem taxation to the same extent that county property is immune from taxation, provided such property is located in a county described in s. 9, Art. VIII of the State Constitution (1885), as restated in s. 6(e), Art. VIII of the State Constitution (1968). History. --s. 11, ch. 71-133; s. 1, ch. 76-283; s. 1, ch. 77-174; ss. 1, 2, ch. 80-368; s. 4, ch. 82- 388; s. 13, ch. 83-215; s. 30, ch. 85-342; s. 1, ch. 86-141; s. 61, ch. 86-152; s. 81, ch. 88-130; s. 47, ch. 91-45; s. 160, ch. 91-112; s. 1, ch. 967288; s. 1, ch. 96-323. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?mode=View%20Statutes&SubMenu=1 &App ... 9/27/2002 ptl Office of the . r ageir s t : Procosecl 2003.e►� s n erg Subiect Matter: Provide municipalities right to participate in Value Adjustment Board (VAB) hearings. Proms: Laura Billberry Asset Management 416-1451 Name Department Ext Date Prepared: Sept 27, 2002 Submitted Previously: No X Yes_ _ If so when? I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. Miami -Dade County is rresponsi lefbr establishing assessed values on all real and personal property located within the County. Any reduction of assessments results in a decrease of tax revenue to the City; therefore, we have a vested interest in protecting value assessments and advising the County when we believe properties are underassessed. Pursuant to a memo from Steve Schultz, Esq., Assistant County Attorney assigned to the VAB, F.S. 193.116 permits a municipality to be given "an opportunity to be heard" at VAB . hearings, but does not specifically provide for a municipality to "participate" as one of the principal parties and. object to testimony or other evidence. Nor do we have the right to cross-examine other party's proceedings. A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is'a request for a legislative aRREORdation, please list the amount requested and provide- 0"" solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)).- Amend F.S. 193.116 to provide municipalities authority to actively participate In hearings. B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete: F.S. 193.116 C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. -- III. SUPPORT ANIP057rION - A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agendes and/or officials who would be su and their reasons. Other municipalities, in particular, City of Homestead, Hialeah, Coral Gables and North Miami. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entitles/agencies and /or local officials who would be gRRRmd and their reasons. Attorneys, appraisers and other professionals that appeal value assessments. It is questionable on whether the County will support this. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. If approved, our erforts in defending assessed values would be enhanced thus maximizing tax revenue to the City. z.s **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.:: d`. a statutes ->View Statutes ->2" ?->Ch0193->Section 116: Online Sun . Sunshine View Statutes Search Statutes Constitution Select Year•2002 ae Page I of I Laws of Florida Order A The 2002 Florida Statutes Title XIV Chapter 193 View Entire Chapter TAXATION AND FINANCE ASSESSMENTS 193.116 Municipal assessment rolls. -- (1) The county property appraiser shall prepare an.assessment roll for every municipality in the county. The value adjustment board shall give notice to the chief executive officer of each municipality wheneve has been take�:with re, to property located within that municipality.- Represen that municipality shall be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing. The property appraiser shall deliver each assessment roll to the appropriate municipality in the same manner as assessment rolls are delivered to the county commissions. The governing body of the municipality shall have 30 days to certify all millages to the county property appraiser. The county property appraiser shall extend the miliage against the municipal assessment roll. The property appraiser shall certify the municipal tax roll to the county tax collector for collection in the same manner as the county tax roll is certified for collection. The property appraiser shall deliver to each municipality a copy of the municipal tax roll. (2) The county tax collector shall collect all ad valorem taxes for municipalities within the county He or she shall collect municipal taxes in the same manner as county taxes. History. --s. 3, ch. 74-234; s.• 1, ch. 76-133; s. 2, ch. 76-140; ss. 207, 221, ch. 85-342; 5: 1, ch 90-343; s. 140, ch. 91-112; s. 975, ch. 95-147. Welcome • Session • Committees • Legislators • Information Center • Statutes and _-.. Constitution • Lobbyist Information Disclaimer: The information on this system Is unverified. The journals or printed bills of the respective chambers should be consulted for official purposes. Copyright 02000-2002 State of Florida. Contact us. Privacy Statement hq://www.leg.state.fl.ustStatutestindex.cf n?App mode=Display_Sbdute&Search String=... 9/27/2002 ti MEMORANDUM To: .From: Subject: Date: All Special Masters Steven A. Schultz, Esq Z* Oel� Municipal Appearances at VAB Hearings December 26, 2001 Florida Statute Section 193.116 provides that copies of notices of hearing must be given to each municipality in which property is located, the assessment of which is the subject of a VAB appeal. This statute further mandates that "representatives of that municipality shall be given an opportunity to be heard at such hearing." (Emphasis Supplied). For years, the VAB has recognized the foregoing statutory provisions and has permitted various municipalities to appear at hearings to make independent presentations, particularly related to valuation issues. I have been recently, advised, however; that 3 certain municipal representatives have become excessively aggressive and attempt to dominate the proceeding. The main purpose of VAB hearings is to afford the principal parties (i.e. the taxpayer and the Property Appraiser) a fair and impartial review of the contested assessment. Accordingly, the appearance of a municipality at the same hearing must be considered subordinate to the participation and interests of the taxpayer and Property Appraiser as the principal parties. Florida Statute Section 193. 116 requires only that the municipality be given "an opportunity heard" at the VAD hearing. This does not mean that the municipality can participate as one of the principal parties and object to testimony or other evidence. _ Nor does the municipality have the right to cross-examine the other parties to the proceedin,. ftL ti In the future you should conduct hearings in which municipalities appear as a third party so that they are limited to making independent presentations that are relevant to the issues under review through expert testimony, appraisals and other documentary evidence. They should not, however, be afforded the same rights to actively participate; in the hearing as are afforded the principal parties. The taxpayers and Property Appraiser _= participate as adversaries in VAB hearings, but municipalities should act in a subordinate role as independent advisors. In that capacity, the municipalities may submit testimony Memorandum to All Special Masters December 26,-2001 Re: Municipal Appearances at VAB Hearings Page Two ` -and evidence to the VAB without disrupting the main proceeding. Although a principal party may cross-examine any other party (including a municipal representative), a municipal representative should not be permitted to become adversarial with respect to the other principal parties and cross-examine or otherwise assume an aggressive role in the proceeding. Similarly, they should not be permitted to object to any evidence or testimotiy-introduced by any principal party. If you have an questions regarding thf rggoing, please feel free to contact me. M Subject Matter: Proposed By Date Prepared: +. . ,yF _ Proposed ,200X Ees�is e= hitiatives51 Funding for library in Little Haiti Park Laura Billberry Name Sept 27, 2002 Submitted Previously: No_X_ Yes_ _ Asset Management - Oepartment If so when? 416-1452 Ext: I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. With the passage of the bond issue, the City has commenced acquiring land for development of Little Haiti Park. A Working Group comprised of community representatives indicated a desire to have a library in the park. Miami -Dade County has expressed an interest in assisting in this effort. Funds are needed to design and construct the library and to acquire the necessary books and equipment to operate same. A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for a legislative aRQropriaUon, please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). $5.2 million for a 15,000 sf facility C. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal., III. SUPPORT AND OPPOSMON A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be sup—�—_rove and their reasons. Miami -Dade County, Working Group for Uttle Haiti Park Receipt of funds would minimize financial impact on County who is responsible for operating libraries in Miami and minimize impact on taxpayers who could be asked to increase the library millage for capital projects such as this. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be QQmed and their reasons. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. The creation of a first class library would provide educational resources not currently available to a community in need of same. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** City of Miami Little Haiti Park Working Group Full Service Park/Government Service Committee Members Present: Hattie Willis Communities United, Inc. Emetine Alexis Mayor Alex Penelas Office, Miami -Dade County Alton Sears Miami -Dade Community Action Agency Anne McVey Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Terrance Griffin City of Miami Park and Recreation Department Gregory Gay City of Miami Planning and Zoning Department Recommendations These are the recommendations from the committee: 1. There needs to be a City of Miami NET Office on the edge area of the park (close to the commercial corridor — NE 2"d Avenue) with addition services similar to those provided by Miami -Dade County and/or Team Metro, i.e. jobs program and supplemental social services. 2. Community Action Agency (CAA) could provide a Headstart Program within the park with other CAA services provided within the park's operations by referral. 3. There needs to be an association with Juvenile Service program in the park to with emphasis in crime prevention. 4. There needs to be an HRS/Children and Family Services program with.the park's operations. 5. There needs to be a Cultural Affairs program within the park's operations. 6. A library must be within the park's operations. This may require..: consolidation of services and closure of other library facilities. 7. Day care services must be provided within park's operations. Even with two (2) day care facilities in the general area, there is still a great need for daycare in Little Haiti. 8. Florida Dep;ftent of Human Services will interact with the park's operations by referral. 9. There is a great need for a summer camp program from the Little Haiti community. 10. HAFI and Catholic Charities are presently providing elderly programs. We will talk to the leadership of these two programs, along with other elderly programs, about possible inclusion of these programs within the park's operation. 11. There's a great need for Comprehensive Health Care facility for the Little Haiti community (excluding mental health). Addition information will be needed for including these programs within the park's operations. Full Services/Governmental Services by Square Footage City of Miami NET Office 6,000 s.f. Community Action Agency (CAA) Headstart Program 10,000 s.f.* *(bated on 20 students per classroom with a classroom of 700-1000 s.f., max. 200 students) Day care services 3,000 s.f. Juvenile Service program in crime prevention 500 s.f. HRS/Children and Family Services program 5,000 s.f. Summer camp program from the Little Haiti community 1,000 s.f. Cultural Affairs program 10,000 s.f. Public Library (See Miami -Dade Public Library System) 15,000 s.f. Comprehensive_ nter 28,000 s.f. Referral Services by Square Footage Florida Department of Human Services 500 s.f. HAFT and Catholic Charities elderly programs 1,000 s.f. ESTIMATED TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE 80,000 s.f. Miami -Dade Publid Library System Facility's Cost Estimate What follows is an estimate of the building, startup and annual operating costs for a 15,000 sq. ft. public library. Building Costs (This estimate includes land acquisition and site preparation for a 1 -acre site. Cost will vary depending on the cost of land, if any.) Land 180,000 Site Preparation 450,000 Design & Construction 2,550,000 Fees 220,000 Tota( .3,400,00.0= Start-up Cost (These are the estimated cost stocking and preparing the library for opening day) Books & Materials 1,115,000 Furniture 400,000 IT Costs* 230,000 Total 1,745,000 Annual Operating Cost Personnel 550,000 Books & Materials 125,000 Other Operating 50,000 Totaj! 725,000 =7 * Computer equipment & supplies Raymond Santiago Director Miami -Dade Public Library System 101 W. Flagler St. Miami, FL 33130 www.mdnls.orc Subiect Matter: Payment of real property taxes on County -owned properties not utilized for governmental purposes. Proposed By: Laura Billberry Asset Management 416-1452 Name Department Ext. Date Prepared: Sept 27, 2002 Submitted Previously: No_X_ Yes_ _ If so when? I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existma problem in which this proaddresses. County properties not utilized for governmental purposes are immune from taxes. The treatment of County -owned properties in this manner is -inequitable compared to how municipally owned properties are treated when leased to others or otherwise used for non-governmental purposes. II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matber/issue. (If this is a request for a legislative appropriation, please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). NEED LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO DETFRMINEAPPROPRIATFMECHANISM TO DEAL WZW 7NISINEQ&77T B. , Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. III. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be sum a and their reasons. Other municipal agencies B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agendes and /or local officials who would be oQgosed and their reasons. Counties located throughout the State N. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. Provide. an increase in tax revenue to the City, County and School Board. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** City of Miami Proposed 2003 legislative Initiatives Submitted by: Building Department Office of the City Manager Proposed 2003 Leciislafive Initiatives Subiect Matter: Changes to Florida Building Code, chapter #34 (existing buildings) and new code for Historical Designated Buildings. Proposed By: Hector Lima Building Department 416-1102 Name Department at Date Prepared: 09/30/02 Submitted Previously: No X Yes If so when? I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. Present code is too a estridive when applied to existing buildings and_/or historical buildings. II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is,a request for a legislative appropriation; please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also dlss any regional or statewide impact(s)). An amendment to the Florida Budding Code is required for the encouragement of preservation and the rehabilitation efforts to existing structures. B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. Florida Building Code C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. Unknown III. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be suRR2rfin and their reasons. Most historical preservation gawps would be in favor of legislation which encourages reuse and recycling of older and/or historic properties while maintaining or preserving the character of the structure. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entitWagencies and /or local officials who would be gpRand and their reasons. None known. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. The proposed change would make an otherwise unfeasible remodeling of an older historic structure economically reasonable. The proposed change would preserve the character of historic structures. The reuse and improvements of these structures will increase property taxes. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** im City of Miami Proposed 2003 Legislative Initiatives Submitted by: Department of Finance Subiect Matter: ProBy: Office of the City Manager Proposed 2003 leaitidtivelhiticitives _Limitation on the Amount that can be Charged by a County to its Water & Sewer Utility and transferred to its General Revenue Fund Bob Nachlinger city Manager Name Department 9/24/02 Submitted Previously: No X Yes If so when? I. II. 416-1034_ Ext. Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. This proposed legislation would eliminate the circumvention of the property tax limit through additional fees charged to water & sewer utilities F PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter(issu6. (If this is a request for a leaislatwe ao{�rooriation, please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). . B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. -C. Ust any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. III. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be suRoortive and their reasons. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be opRO d and their reasons. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. This would reduce the revenue the County receives from WASH from $90 to $15 million **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** A BILL TO BE ENTITLED THE "WATER AND SEWER TAX EQUITY' ACT TO AMEND SECTION 153.11(b) F.S. TO PROVIDE A LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNTS THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MAY TRANSFER FROM THEIR WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES TO THEIR GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS. Whereas, local governments in Florida are circumventing the limitation on property taxes through excessive charges to their municipal utilities; and, Whereas, such charges increase the cost of municipal utility services substant�above the cost of providing such services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the Florida Legislature: That Section 153.11(b) be amended to read as follows: (b) After the system or systems have been in operation the county commission may revise such schedule of rates, fees and charges from time to time. Such rates, fees and charges shall be so fixed and revised to provide funds, with other funds available for such purposes, sufficient at all times to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing and operating the system or systems including the reserves for such purposes .and replacements :and depreciation and necessary extensions, to pay the principal and. interest on ' the water s - revenue bonds and/or sewer revenue bonds as the same shall become due and the`reseives`4` ,� ., therefore, and to provide a margin of safety for ` makingsuch payments :Provid T` however, that the amount of funds transferred to the general revenues ofthe county`shall not exceed ten percent (IO o) of the revenue of such system or systems or the amounts charged to other enterprise operations, whichever is less. The county commission shall charge and collect the rates fees and charges so fixed or revised and such rates, fees and charges shall not be subject to supervision or regulation by any other commission, board or agency of the county or of the state or of any sanitation district or other political subdivision of the state. statutes ->View Statutes->2002->0hn 153 ->Section 11: Online Sunshine Online Sunshiny a x View Statutes Search Statutes Constitution Laws of Florida Order Select Year: F2-00-2-7- The 002-The 2002 Florida Statutes Title XI Chapter 153 View Entire COUNTY ORGANIZATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL WATER AND SEWER Chapter RELATIONS SYSTEMS 153.11 Water service charges and sewer service charges; revenues. -- (1)(a) The county commission shall in the resolution providing for the issuance of either water revenue bonds or sewer revenue bonds, or both, fix the initial schedule of rates, fees and other charges for the use of and for the services furnished or to be furnished by the facilities, to be paid by the o pant or occupant of each lot or parcel of land which may be connected with and Use any s�cility by or through any part of the water system of .the county. (b) After the system or systems shall have been in operation the county commission may revise such schedule of rates, fees and charges from time to time. Such rates, fees and charges shall be so fixed and revised as to provide funds, with other funds available for such purposes, sufficient at all times to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing and operating the system or systems including the reserves for such purposes and for replacements and depreciation and necessary extensions, to pay the principal of and the interest on the water revenue bonds and/or sewer revenue bonds as the same shall become due and the reserves therefor, and to provide a margin of safety for making such payments. The county commission shall charge and collect the rates, fees and charges so fixed or revised and such rates, fees and charges shall not be subject to supervision or regulation by any other commission, board, bureau or agency of the county or of the state or of any sanitary district or other political subdivision of the state. (c) Such rates, fees and charges shall be just and equitable and may be based or computed upon the quantity of water consumed and/or upon the number and size of sewer connections or upon the number and kind of plumbing fixtures in use in the premises connected with the sewer system or upon the number or average number of persons residing or working in or otherwise connected with such premises or upon any other factor affecting the use of the facilities furnished or upon - any combination of the foregoing factors. (d) In cases where the amount of water furnished to any building or premises is such that it imposes an unreasonable burden upon the water supply system an additional charge may be made therefor or the county commission may if it deems advisable compel the owners or occupants of such building or premises to reduce the amount of water consumed thereon in a manner to be specified by the county commission or the county commission may refuse to fumish water to such building or premises. (e) In cases where the character of the sewage from any manufacturing or industrial plant or any building or premises is such that it imposes an unreasonable burden upon any sewage disposal system, an additional charge may be made therefor, or the county commission may, if it deems it advisable, compel such manufacturing or industrial plant or such building or premises to treat such sewage in such manner as shall be specified by the county commission before discharging such sewage into any sewer lines owned or maintained by the county. (2) The county commission may charge any owner or occupant of any building or premise receiving the services of the facilities herein provided such initial installation or connection charge or fee as the commission may determine to be just and reasonable. Page 1 of (3)(a) No rates, fees or charges shall be fixed under the foregoing provisions of this section until after a public hearing at which all of the users of the facilities provided by this chapter and owners, tenants and occupants of property served or to be served thereby and all others http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App mode=Display_Statute&Search String=&URL=Ch0153, 9/24/2002 statutes ->View Statutes->2002->Ch0 153 ->Section 11: Online Sunshine interested shall have an �,,,portunity to be heard concerning the proposed rates, fees and charges. After the adoption by the county commission of a resolution setting forth the preliminary schedule or schedules fixing and classifying such rates, fees and charges, notice of such public hearing setting forth the schedule or schedules of rates, fees and charges shall be given by one publication in a newspaper published in the county at least 10 days before the date fixed in said notice for the hearing, which said hearing may be adjourned from time to time. After such hearing such preliminary schedule or schedules, either as originally adopted or as modified or amended, shall be adopted and put into effect and thereupon the resolution providing for the issuance of water revenue bonds and/or sewer revenue bonds may be finally adopted. (b) A copy of the schedule or schedules of such rates, fees and charges finally fixed in such resolution shall be kept on file in the office of the clerk of the circuit court in the county and shall be open to inspection by all parties interested. The rates, fees or charges so fixed for any class of users or property served shall be extended to cover any additional property thereafter served which fall within the same class without the necessity of any hearing or notice. (c) Any change or revision of any rates, fees or charges may be made in the same manner as such rates, fees or charges were originally established as hereinabove provided, but if such change or revision be made substantially pro rata as to all classes of service no notice or hearing shall be required. History ch. 29837, 1955. Welcome • Session • Committees • Legislators • Information Center • Statutes and Constitution • Lobhyist Information Disclaimer: The information on this system is unverified. The journals or printed bills of the respective chambers should be consulted for official purposes. Copyright 02000-2002 State of Florida. Contact us. Privacy Statement Page 2 of 2 httpJ/www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfin?App mode=Display_Statute&cSearch String—&URL=Ch015... 9/24/2002 Subiect Matter: Proposed By: ' • iucii iictt r' Office of the City."Manager Proposed 2003 leciisidtive:Initiatives Extension of the Parking Surcharge and the placement of the statute in FS 212 instead of the Financial Emergency Section Bob Nachlinger City Manager 416-1034_ Name Department Ext. 9/24/02 Submitted Previousiv: No_X Yes If so when? I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. This proposed legislation would provide for #6e.Parking Surcharge to be extended and additionally allow other governments to utilize the statute II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a. request for a leaislative aRpropriation please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. C. Ust any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agendes and/or officials who would be supportive and their reasons. Support could come from other central cities who provide services to a workday influx from the suburban communities B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agendes and /or local officials who would be Qpggod and their reasons. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. This would extend the $13 collections in Parking Surcharge past its 6/30/06 expiration date **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** A BILL TO. BE ENTITLED "THE CENTRAL CITY TAX RELEIF ACT", DELEATING FS 218. AND FS 218. AND CREATING FS 212.035 Whereas, major central core cities in this state provide services daily to residents of suburban communities who work in their downtowns; and, Whereas, central core cities provide these services without the benefit of tax revenues from those suburban residents; and, Whereas, there is no provision in current statutes for central cities to collect taxes and fees for the services provided to these daily residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the Florida Legislature: 1. '�­IMKTS 218.503(5) be deleted in its entirety. 2. That FS 218.0531 be deleted in its entirety. 3. That a new section, FS 212.035 be created to read as follows: 212.035 Tax on Parking Services (1) The governing authority of any municipality having a resident population of 100,000 or more which has a central core downtown and serves a transient population incoming from suburban communities may impose'a discretionary per -vehicle surcharge of up to 20 percent on the gross revenues of the sale, lease, or rental of space at parking facilities within the municipality which are open for use to the general public. _ (2) A municipal governing authority that imposes the surcharge authorized by this subsection may use the proceeds of such surcharge for the following purposes only: a. No less than 50 percent and no more than 80 percent of the surcharge proceeds shall be used by the governing authority to reduce its ad valorem tax millage rate or to reduce or eliminate non -ad valorem assessments. b. Not more than 50 percent and not less than 20 percent of the surcharge proceeds shall be used by the governing authority to improve transportation Including, but not limited to, street improvements, sidewalk improvements, roadway landscaping improvements, transit improvements and streetscape beautification improvements. Subiect Matter: Proposed Bv: Date Prepared: Office of the City Manager Proposed 2003 Legislative Initiatives Funding for a 311 call center or CITISTAT center Bob Nachlinger City Manager_ Name Department 9/24/02 Submitted Previously: No X Yes If so when? 416-1034 &— I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. The City wants to create a center to handle citizen complaints in a central location with the ability to track performance in correcting the complaints. II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this isl�a request for a 12gislative appropriation, please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide unpad(s)): This would bean appropriation of $100,000 to study the design and implementation of a centralized citizen compliant center and traddng software system B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/after or delete. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. III. SUPPORT AND OPPOSMON A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be supportive and their reasons. Support could come from the Governor's Office as a new technology resource for local governments in Florida B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other govemmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be opposed and their reasons. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. This would assist in the City's effort to create and implement such a center **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** Office of the City Manager Proposed 2003 Legislative Initiatives Subject Matter: Review the immunity of counties from ad valorem taxation even if they lease property to a private for profit organization (probably excluding professional sports facilities). As an alternate to reviewing the constitutional immunity a requirement for a payment in lieu of taxes equal to the amount of taxes that the facility would generate could be required. Proposed By: Date Prepared: Bob Nachlinger Name 9/24/02 Submitted Previously: NoLX-- Yes If so when? City Manager 416-1034 Department Ext. I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. This problem is that the county can currently undertake large development projects on land next to metrorail stations and any leases of those developments would not be included�in the cities taxable valuation H. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for a dilative appropriation, please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. - C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. M. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support'groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be supportive and their reasons. Support could come from other cities who would oppose having counties create facilities in their jurisdictions that would not be subject to ad valorem taxation and/or creation of the ability to receive a PILOT from the county B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be QpRgad and their reasons. IV.M� PACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. This would insure that developments on county property for the private sector would be included In the city's tax base or included in a PILOT from the county **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** City of Miami Proposed 20031 islative Initiative Submitted by: Department of Human Resources VM 1q ProRosed By: ;n Op. Office ofthei4 per: er j 9. Proposed 2003 Leais(ative: nitia�ives .. . Records Retention Renee S. Jones, Acting Director -Human Resources 416-2102 Name Department Ext Date Prepared: September 25, 2002 Submitted Preyiously: Nc Yes R If so when? 1/27/98 and 9/4/98 I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem which this proposal addresses. (PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT) H. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing- this matter/issue. (If this is a :. request for a legislative aoo�priation.-please-Ust he amount requestid_and provide a � solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide Impact(s). _ B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. C. List any significant reports or sources available to support the proposal. M. 'SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION IV. A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be uRggEV a and their reasons. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other govemmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be QQggad and their reasons. IMPACT Identify how. the proposal may Impact our City and/or County. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** Attachment to ProyosZ2003 Leds-lative Initiatives Form I. EXISTING PROBLEM Currently, the City of Miami is required to retain personnel records for 50 years after termination of employment. This requirement is costly to the City both in terms of manpower required to maintain and manage said files and in the cost of rental for an off-site storage facility. U. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. It is the recommendation of the Department of Human Resources that the amour the retenticf obrecords be reduced y from 50 to 25 yeais (or less, wherever possible). This would be in line with the.requirements imposed upon members of the Florida Retirement -System, of which the City of Miami is not a member. B. This would affect Chapters 119 and 257 of the Florida Statutes. M. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION None known. IV. IMPACT A reduction in the time required to maintain obsolete personnel files from to 25 years would obviously result in considerable savings to the City of Miami. Department of HiimE-Resou ces September 25, 2002 M Office of the Cit 'Managor Pr000sed 2003 Legl*s* ive fnifiicitives Public Records Renee S. Jones, Acting Director–Human Resources 416-2102 Name Department Ext. September 25, 2002 Submitted Previously: No—L'–'Yes X - 7 If so when? 1/27/98 and 9/4/98 , I. WCUMNG PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem which this proposal addresses. (PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT) II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your reoDmmendations for addressing his matter%sue. (If this is a request for a legislative atrooriation: please list the amount requested and provide a `ys� solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s). r; B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. C. UstAny si nif1cant reports or sources available to support the proposal. III. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be suoggrtive and their reasons. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental enbWagencies and /or local officials who would-be ibQpgod and their reasons. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** Attachment to Pronosel'2003 Leeblative Initiatives Form I. EXISTING PROBLEM Presently, the home addresses and telephone numbers of certain employees are ' exempt from the public records law. This leaves the home addresses and telephone numbers of many City employees in sensitive positions vulnerable to scrutiny by members of the public. U. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. It is the recommendation of the Department of Human Resources that the home..adtelephont-jp -bers vernment employees be {exempt from puic disclosure. B. This would affect Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. M. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION . None lmown.. 1V. M PACT This would reduce the ability of the general public to obtain the home addresses and telephone numbers of government employees, thereby offering sud employees and their families some level of privacy and security while going about - - their personal business. Department of Human esources September 25, 2002 Subiect Matter: ProBy: Date Prepared: Funding for Miami commission on the Status of Women Renee S. Jones, Acting Director -Human Resources 416-2102 Name Deparbnent E%t September 25, 2002 Submitted Previously: No A Yes If so when? � I. OusTINg PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem which this proposal addresses. (PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT) II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe In detail your recommendations for addressing this matber/issue. (If this is a request for a leddattye apRMdation:-please.11st he amount uesbed and req_ ObWde a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewiie impacts) i B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. C. List any significant reports or sources available to support the proposal. M. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITIAN A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be suoRRMve and their reasons. B. • Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entWagencies and /or local officials who would bi-922glW and their reasons. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** Attachment to Prop4;; 003 Lezislative Initiatives Form I. EXISTING PROBLEM The Miami Commission on the Status of Women was established by the Miami City Commission in 1973 to inspire in women the desire for self-improvement and pride of being; to seek for every woman the opportunities equal to her potential; to seek opportunities for and encourage the active involvement of women in community matters; to encourage capable women in roles of leadership; to encourage women to recognize family environment as fundamental to the preservation of our national culture and security; and to work toward legislation granting women equality before the law. However, the Committee has been unable to pursue its goals and fiilfill its basic yet integral purpose, due to a lack of fimdi -_—_ II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. It is recommended that the State of Florida set aside a grant pool of monies for local Commission on the Status of Women to apply for project funding. The grant monies could be administered through the statewide Florida Commission on the Status of Women. y M. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION To be determined. IV. EWPACT The Miami Commission on the Status of Women, as well as other established Commissions tus .of Vpm.. ut the state -of Florida, would have access...'-- various meaning projects. Such projects would be aimed at the development as enrichnW o ,women within.* workforce of local governmental agencies as well as ffiroughout local communities. Department of Human Resources.. September 25, 2002 City of Miami Proposed 2003 Legislative Initiatives W%., f ,q IF - V4 Submitted by: Department of Parks and Recreation Subject Matter: PARK RANGER PILOT PROGRAM Proposed By: Alberto Ruder Parks and Recreation 305-416-1320 Name Department Ext. Date Prete: September 26, 2002 SubmiPreviously: No Yes X If so when? April, 2002 I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. An increase in vandalism, lack of security, and negative public perception as to the safety of parks is preventing the park system from being utilized to its full benefit. II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for a lealslative appropriation, please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). Park usage has been shown to enhance community interaction. Providing security in the parks will promote the safety of the facilities and increase usage. The Park Ranger Pilot Program will utilize four (4) Park Rangers equipped with radios and driving marked city vehicles, they will patrol parks, dose and open gates, and provide customer assistance. This program will Improve perception by allowing us to utilize Park Rangers during special events, weekends and nights. COST: $150,000 B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. N/A. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. N/A. A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, Including other governmental entities/agendes and/or officials who would be supportive and their reasons. 0" a. , City of Miami Parks Advisory Board — Increase the number of community residents who V utilize the park system. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agendes and /or local officials who would be ORposed and their reasons. None that we know. IV. IMPACT 'Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. Feeling more secure in the park environment, residents will be more inclined to visit the parks and take advantage of its facilities. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** Subject Matter: RAISING READERS PROGRAM Proposed By: Alberto Ruder Parks and Recreation 305-416-1320 Name Department at Rills#P Seatember 26, 2002 Submitted Previously: No Yes—X— If so when? April. 2002 I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. Due t D over -crowding in the public school system, insufficient funding, and lack of adult role models, at -risk students, particularly those in elementary school, have been falling behind their peers, losing self-esteem, and are in the process of becoming unproductive members of society. A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for a 12gisiative aRRr-9Wation, please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). This is an expansion of an existing pilot program which has operated at Duarte Park to 10 other City Parks of an after-school mentoring program for 150 IGndergarten through e grade at -risk children. The mentoring process includes instruction in computer literacy, homework assistance, one-on-one counseling on anger management, substance abuse, and staying in school. The project also includes peer counseling and home visitations by student interns who cant' a caseload. COST: $150,000 B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. None. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. Florida International University Interns and In-IGnd Services from the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department. July 24, 2002 Miami -Dade County Grand Jury Final Report on Parks and Recreation. M. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION - A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be suuuortive and their reasons. Florida International University — The University`s internship program provides the mentors for the at -risk students. City of Miami Parks Advisory Board — Enhance usage of available facilities. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agendes and /or local officials who would be ORRgMW and their reasons. None that we know. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. The program creates exposure to computers, enhances school performance, enhances organization, and improves family interaction. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** FIU Spring 2002 Maria Mata, Mirelis Castilla, Andreina Dielingen Report S Attendance Program overview Internet Learning on the net Games :,Learning the importance of teamwork MS Word rlting letters & creating a picture story MS Excel Jan-May..2002 .i Creating spreadsheets & graphs -� "Raising Readers at Duarte Park" Throughout this report we will explain our experiences with the "Raising Readers" program. We will explain what types of activities we . conducted with the students, why we did so, and how we did so. We also provide an individual feedback from what we individually received from the program and how we felt about the outcome of, the program. Internet what The first project on our agenda was to teach' the students how to do information searches on the'Intemet. We did not show them the games ] aspect on the Internet since the majority of the students were P tY familiar with only that aspect. _ How The first material that we did with the students was using the search engine to find interesting facts on what the kids felt were their role models. For example some of the questions we asked them were the following: 1. What is "The Rock's" real name and what school did he attend? 2. What high school did 'Michael Jordan graduate from? 3. Who is the Miami Heat point guard? 0, 1 Not only did these questions help them use the Internet, but also taught them how important it is to stay in school. When they see that famous people went to school, we hope it makes them realize that they should as well. Another material that we did with the kids was giving them a ditto with several questions on snakes and sharks. They had to search several v4i tes to find the exact information. This exact material enabled them to understand why sharks and snakes act the way they do, as well as to know more information on these animals. Why The Internet can be an important asset in someone's life. It enables you to find quick information on practically anything.` Not only did the Internet -teach them how do research, but -it also enabled them to do quick thinking, enhance their reading and spelling with words .r .V that they might have not come in contact with before, as well as=to - learn more information of particular information that we asked them. The information they came across and .read on was equivalent to about SO pages in a book. MS Wow What Microsoft Word Is a program that enables one to Twrite and edit text on the computer. We felt it would be advantageous, for the 2 students to have a full understanding of how this program benefits them. Microsoft word is used not only to write letters to other individuals but graphics can also be added to enhance a letter or a book report for school. How We had the students write a letter to any company that they were interested in or enjoyed going to. Each child explained in their leas tl'at they were attending a computer class were they -were - �: f;_- learning how to use Microsoft word. Some of the companles_ C_i responded and sent them a small gift. Our next task with Microsgf word was Ihaving the students create a 'picture story.; --T -hey: had ,to write a short story and everywhere in the story that they were at leo . . the students would insert graphics and this*would maketheir'tstties more interesting.` Why We decided to teach them how to use Microsoft word because. it is a program that eventually they will have -'to familiarize themselves with. They will be asked to write letters and reports using Microsoft. word In high school and especially college. Microsoft word. enables a person to write letters, reports memos etc., using an organized program. We felt that by allowing the students to send a personal letter to someone they don't know, the response from the individual they sent the letter to would enable the kids to see the meaning and \_ they would grasp the full understanding of letter writing. The picture story allowed for them to once again be creative and to learn the endless possibilities when working with computers. What Games We decided to play various different games with the students. Somedfwgames were related to the computer class they were taking with us, others were just mind games, and other games allowed them to interact more as a group and to learn how to play together. How First, we played computer bingo which is just like regular bingo but instead of calling out a number we would call out a. word related to our computer. class. If any of the students could explain to us what PA that word means in our computer class then they could take it W -^1`h their bingo card. We repeated the process until someone called out bingo. Next, we played a mind game where they got to look at the objects listed on a piece of paper for about one minute. Then they had to turn the paper around and write as many things as they could remember. The child that remembered the most objects won a prize. Another game that we played was called "Cure -sous" The word sick was listed at the top of the game and under sick there was four blank 4 -� spaces to insert words. Then, next to each space there was a definition for the word that was to be inserted in the blank space. The student must change only one letter from the word sick in order to obtain the next word. This process was repeated until they got all four words. We allowed the student to work in groups because this was one difficult game. Finally, we played a game called "mingle mingle" which the students really enjoyed this the most and this game allowed the stu ents to interact with each other. We would begin singing the words mingle mingle and the students had to mingle with each other until we called out a number and they had to pair up in as many numbers as we would call out. One or two students were always'16ft out in each round until one child won. Why All of these games were designed to stimulate the" studens' minds, to allow them to interact with each other, learn'the impo`rWte of teamwork, and to remind them of what we were learning in class: What MS Excel `ire ti_ Though Excel is a bit challenging, we were excited to teach them spreadsheets and graphs since we felt that they could handle it. 'We showed the kids how to use Microsoft Excel and the differentfunctions It has. J How Excel can be boring to use, but we made it exciting by using information that is interesting. The information that we used to make a spreadsheet and a graph was information on what they wanted to have during the ice cream party. To do this project, the kids were able to interact with each other and learn more about each other, by asking what type of ice cream, toppings, and snacks they wanted. Then they had turd the information and correctly place it in the spreadsheet. While they were using the spreadsheet, they learned that Excel has a function that totals the information so we can see what was their favorite ice cream, toppings, etc. Not only did we do a spreadsheet, but we also taught the kids how to do a graph with the information we gathered. We taught them how to make graphs -so we can look they overall picture of the favorite - items as well as to compare the numbers. - d Why We taught them how to use Microsoft Excel because this is...a program that can be helpful for the rest of your life._ During the course of school, students must make lists and graphs for projects; by. showing them Excel this will enable them to use this program to do their projects. By also knowing how to use Excel it can help them in their future jobs. f G �1 Feedback Andreina During the course of my life I have always volunteered to help others, but Raising Readers enabled me to help the students of the future. By participating in this program I think we were role models to some and they will hopefully follow our footsteps by making sure they succeed in school. I also feel that by participating in Raising Readers we are helping the kids with materials they will need to know in the future as well as keeping them off the streets. By knowing that they will be in the park two hours on a weekly basis, we know that ddringli those two hours they are not doing anything negative. I get the assurance that at least they are not doing drugs or violent acts7.in-their community. I am glad that I participated in this program; I =reali that we need to ensure that our students are in the right course'fti their future. MITIRAS I have always worked full-time while attending school and w; ' = _ therefore never before had I been given the opportunity to put back - into my community. I truly enjoyed working with the students and I probably learned more from them that what they learned from me . I have been able to understand what a real struggle it is for them to 7 excel in school and all the barriers that they encounter. I feel that -we have been able to get across to some of them and for that I am thankful. Throughout the semester we have taught the students valuable tools that they will use in the future. Thanks to us I feel that most of the students will do better in school because some of them have been able to use all three of us as positive role models and we have instilled in them the importance of school and of being educated. I think that Raising Readers is a great program for these students to be involved in because they really benefit from the program. Some of the students need the program for educative purposes, others need the positive role models, and some just need to feel cared for and Raising Readers provides everything the different students need. Maria Participating in a mentoring program should be a requirement for all college students. While in the beginning some might feel to just do it for the credit, or that it is too much work, after a month I. - guarantee those feelings change. Kids are so unpredictable and so loving that they will soften the toughest heart. Working with these kids in particular was a wonderful experience. They have so much to offer and are full of potential; they just need the support and attention to get through. I feel that in the area of Duarte Park the kids aren't as privileged as kids in an affluent area. This hinders their potential. The 8 parents work nights and most don't speak English. While they don't mean to be an obstacle to their child's academic life, they end up being so. That is why a program such as this is so vital. Mentors act as a "substitute" parent in their lives. We help with homework, teach them new things, but also have fun by playing games with them, and sharing pizza with them. I am only saddened this comes to an end. The kids have grown close to us and would eventually open themselves up to us to help them with their daily struggles... Thank you, Dr. Lowery and Dr. Wald, for giving us the opportunity to be a part of this program and for allowing us to be part of these children's llves.' I know we are all better people because;of_It, • 7 -. 9 - nL'3 p� L c - <.:./ 'i s4, .a p '�"-.�'4`.,. i Y.-.+, .X. �✓ ++rim C d &1?ject Matter: TRANSPORTATION Proposed By: Alberto Ruder Parks and Recreation 305-416-1320 Name Department Ext Date Preear__g_d: Septgmber 26, 2002 Submitted Previously: No X Yes , If so when? I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. The Programs for Persons with Disabilities is in need of a wheelchair accessible bus to transport over 200 physically and developmentally disabled residents to recreational, leisure and independent living skills training. The current bus has numerous mechanical problems due to its age. ii O A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for a legislative 02MWation. please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). Purchase a 28 -passenger wheelchair accessible bus. This bus will afford 300 residents the opportunity to leave their nursing home, school, facility and home to visit area attractions and parks and to make use of the natural resources within the Miami area. Many of the residents come from low income, economically disadvantaged target areas. Their parents are elderly or their facility does not have transportation available. The Disabilities Program is often their only means of leisure experiences. COST: $100,000 B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. None. C. Ust any significant reports or sources available to. supporting the proposal. In-IGnd Services from the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department. July 24, 2002 Miami -Dade County Grand Jury Final Report on Parks and Recreation. 5RINNIFTJ- ;i• ' • • ;j • A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be suouorthm and their reasons. Community Committee for Developmental Handicap - enhance recreational programs for the developmentally disabled. City of Miami A.D.A. Advisory Committee - enhance recreational programs for the developmentally disabled. City of Miami Parks Advisory Board - Increase park services to disenfranchised segment of the population. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be oRgg:sed and their reasons. None that we know. IV.MI PACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. This proposal would enable one of the most disenfranchised segments of the population (the disabled) to take part in recreational activities readily available to others. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** na _ . x Proposed �OD3MMae Riathres .. Subiect Matter: COMMUNITY RECREATION FOR THE DISABLED Proposed By: Alberto Ruder Parks and Recreation 305-416-1320 Name Depar[menf Ext Date Prepared: September 26. 2002 Submitted Previously: Nc X Yes If so when? I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. While funding is provided for staff to assist developmentally disabled individuals in programs, there is a lack of funds available for field trips, community outings, and visits to area attractions. COST: $20,000 H. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for a legislative ARRWj at1on. please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). This proposal should be funded in order to provide the necessary tools for recreational program implementation. The Programs for Persons with Disabilities is in need of matching funds to provide approximately 90 communWoutings to area attractions and special events for over 300 residents with disabilities. The State of Florida Department of Children and Families provides funding for staff for programs for the 70 developmentally'disabled residents and the Community Development Block Grant Program provides funding for a limited staff to provide recreation programs to more than 200 physically disabled residents. The need arises for funding for art and recreation materials and supplies, admissions to area attractions and sporting events, and to fund special events. Often, a participant will not have the opportunity to enjoy an opera, take in a ball game, or splash with the dolphins. Many are economically disadvantaged as well, not even having enough funds to purchase a drink at the movies. This program would enable these residents to enjoy what the general population does on a regular basis. B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. None. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. In -Kind Services from the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department. July 24, 2002 Miami -Dade County Grand Jury Final Report on Parks and Recreation. t" ,: . M. SUPPORTA OPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be SURR.Qrtive and their reasons. Community Committee for Development Handicap — enhance recreational programs for the developmentally disabled. City of Miami A.D.A. Advisory Committee - enhance recreational programs for the developmentally disabled. City of Miami Parks Advisory Board — Increase park services to disenfranchised segment of the population. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agendes and /or local officials who would be ODS and their reasons. None that we know. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. This proposal would enable one of the most disenfranchised segments of the population (the disabled) to take part in recreational activities readily available to others. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** F (It 6F * t nay can a Subject Matter: YEAR-ROUND TENNIS PROGRAM Proposed By: Alberto Ruder Parks and Recreation 305-416-1320 Name Department Ext. Date Prepared: September 26, 2002 Submitted Previously: No Yes -X— If so when? April, 2002 . I. BWUNG PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. Public funding for youth athletic programs is insufficient. Specifically, these types of programs, which enhance health, wellness, and camaraderie, have been lacking. II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for a legislative appropriation. please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). To provide funding for a year-round tennis program at the Ashe-Buchholz Tennis Center at Moore Park. Under this project, the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department (subject to City Commission approval) would partner with the Greater Miami Tennis Foundation (GMTF), a non-profit agency, to manage the Ashe-Buchholz Tennis Center at Moore Park. To achieve maximum participation, the program will be marketed to approximately 1,000 children in Moore Park area schools. This organization will operate tennis programs, provide homework assistance, tutoring, and computer access to approximately 100 children involved in after-school programs. The organization will also develop this facility into a hub for junior tennis using a programming network in neighboring parks as feeders for this program. The GMTF, with support from the Nasdaq -100 Open and United States Tennis Association (LISTA), will host prestigious tournaments such as the Orange Bowl International Junior Championships and Pineapple King Classic, which is the pre -qualifying tournament of the Nasdaq -100 Open. COST: $100,000 B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. N/A. r..• C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. City of Miami Police Law Enforcement Trust Fund and other public/private funding sources. July 24, 2002 Miami -Dade County Grand Jury Final Report on Parks and Recreation. City of Miami In -Kind Services. A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agendes and/or officials who would be supportive and their reasons. Greater Miami Tennis Foundation — assist in making the tennis center a hub for junior tennis as well as a model for developing community tennis, and providing homework/computer assistance to the children in an underserved area. City of Miami Parks Advisory Hoard — enhance park usage in an underserved area. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be gpgQMW and their reasons. None that we know. IV. IMPACT Identify. how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. Approved funding will increase attention to athletics in an underserved area of the City and will attract championship tennis to Miami. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** icl•--�'ii` 4*, nun um `FCQ�FVO�/ Subiect Matter: SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS Proposed By: Alberto Ruder Parks and 1`4 305-416-1320 Name Depaltnent Ext. Date Prepared: September 26, 2002 Submitted Previously: Nc Yes X If so when? April. 2002 I. ANG PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. Due to over -crowding in the public school system, insufficient funding, and lack of adult role models, at -risk students, particularly those in elementary school, are underserved. They have been falling behind their peers, losing self-esteem, and are in the process of becoming unproductive members of society. A.. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for a leaislative appropriation please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). This program will provide recreation and cultural experiences to a minimum of 800 youths through our Summer Program and Camps. The program will target youth between 7 and 12 years of age that are eavnomica//yunderservedandatrisk. Participants must register at a park facility and meet ecDnomic/at-risk guidelines. A Park Manager, Miami -Dade Public Schools or other social services agency refers them to the Parks & Recreation Department. Given the school board decision to cut funding for summer school programs, support for projects such as this becomes even more significant. COST: $320,000 B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. None. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. In -Kind Services from the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department. July 24, 2002 Miami -Dade County Grand Jury Final Report on Parks and Recreation. III. SUPPORT AND OPPOSMON A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/ageneses and/or officials who would be soRoortive and their reasons. Miami -Dade County Public Schools Boys and Girls pub of Miami Coconut Grove Cares YMCA Miami Police PAL (All these groups/agencies play a role in providing Summer Activities to youth). B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be ORR210 and their reasons. None that we know. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. This proposal would enable one of the most disenfranchised segments of the population to take part in recreational activities readily available to others. , **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** * i uaae uan Is a Jpe . C'gFyA. Subject Matter: PREVENTION AND ALTERNATIVES THROUGH RECREATION AND COMPUTERS PROGRAM (PARC) Proposed Bv: Alberto Ruder Parks and Recreation 305-416-1320 Name DDeeparbnent Ext. Date Pregnred: September 26, 2002 Submitted Previously: No Yes X If so when? ARril. 2002 I. EXVMNG PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. Due to over -crowding in the public school system, insufficient funding, and lack of adult role models, at -risk students, particularly those in elementary school, have been falling behind their peers, losing self-esteem, and are in the process of becoming unproductive members of society. II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for a 12911slative aRR[R nation, please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discus any regional or statewide impact(s)). This program will provide computer training, homework assistance, and after school recreational activities to a minimum of 40 AtRiskyouths (1,200 kids) at 30 geographically dispersed and diverse parks. The program will target youth between 7 and 17 years of age that are economically underservedandAtRisk. Participants must register at the park, meet economic guidelines, and be identified as At Risk. The Parks and Recreation Department, Miami -Dade County Public Schools or other social services agencies will refer the youth to the program. COST: $720,000 B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. None. A_ " i C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. Miami Police PAL, Florida International University Interns and In-IGnd Services from the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department. July 24, 2002 Miami -Dade County Grand Jury Final Report on Parks and Recreation. r •_7• •- ;1#1511a,114 A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be supportive and their reasons. Florida International University —The University's internship program provides the mentors for the at -risk students. Miami Police PAL (Police Athletic League) — Provide coaches and mentors. City of Miami Parks Advisory Board — Enhance usage of available facilities. City of Miami Community Technology Advisory Board — Encourages increased technology use (especially for youth) in City parks. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be QgQQSW and their reasons. . None that we know. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. The program creates exposure to computers, enhances school performance, provides recreational opportunities, and improves family interaction. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** Subiect Matter: LEARN TO SWIM & AQUATICS SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM ProRRmd By: Alberto Ruder Parks and Recreation 305-416-1320 Name Dgmrftnent Ext Date Prepared: Seatember 26. 2002 submitted Previously: No Yes X If so when? April, 200 I. EXLMNG PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. South Florida's year round warm weather in combination with the abundance of shoreline, waterways, and pools, attracts vast numbers.of children to enjoy our aquatic resources. Unfortunately, great numbers of these children (and adults) do not have sufficient water safety and swimming survival skills. In South Florida, accidental drowning is a leading cause of death for our youth. 11. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is. a request for a legislative appropriation, please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). This is a program that will identify at risk kids who do not have sufficient water safety and swimming survival skills. The program will identify and train a minimum of 5,000 youth in a Learn To Swim Program for beginners and intermediate swimmers. Additionally, we shall promote water safety in a curriculum taught in each of our thirty-five (35) recreationally staffed facilities during our summer program. COST: $350,000 B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. In -Kind Services from the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department. July 24, 2002 Miami -Dade County Grand Jury Foal Report on Parks and Recreation. American Red Cross and Miami -Dade County Public Schools. A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agendes and/or officials who would be sudoortive and their reasons. Miami -Dade County Public Schools American Red Cross Women's Club of Coconut Grove Regis House of Miami City of Miami Parks Advisory Board (All these group/agencies have played a role in contributing to this mission in the past). B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be gRRga2d and their reasons. None that we know. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. This proposal would provide education and training that would result in the potential lowering of accidental drowning rates amongst our young population. Additionally, it would improve the quality of life of our residents by enabled them to enjoy our water resources. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** City of Miami Proposed 2003 legislative Initiatives s 040 L sill R-ItIt11CkIt Iklot I lkaa&IRI 11114 I 14 11 41111 Submitted by: Department of Public Facilities `�. or nou..un CO .� .� ..Dinner Ka ..•«t.r. Proposed By: Christina P. Abrams. Dent of Public Facilities Name Depafftwnt Ext Date Prepared: Sept 30. 2002 Submitted Previously: No x Yes If so when? I. ffiSUNG PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. There are over 150 vessels anchored in the (Sty owned bay bottom at Dinner Key. These vessels are unregulated and pose a liability to the City, particularly when there is a storm. Each year an average of 10-15 vessels are left derelict and beeorne the responsibility of the City of Miami to remove so as not to pose a naviigational hazard. Additionally, many of these vessels use/or seek to use City services without compensation. The City has famed a Technical Assistance Team that has studied the problem and developed a series of reoanmendations for the establishment of a managed anchorage/mooring. Attached, arethe legal issues for creating a Mooring Fheld at Dinner Key. A. Describe in detail you recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for a please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). The City code prohibits vessels from anchoring or mooring over city -owned bottom land without the permission of the City of Miami. However, Florida State Statute may limit the City of Miami from regulating the City owned bay bottom N a vessel is non -live -aboard. V It is determined that those vessels anchored or moored in the Dinner Key Basin are exercising their right of navigation, then the Florida Statutes would preempt any attempt by a municipality to regulate the area. Since the goal of the anchorage or mooring field program Is to r, as e a uniform system, It is not logistically feasible to create a system that distinguishes between live -aboard and non -live -aboard. As a resolution to this issue, the Florida Statues would need to be amended to grant munidpardies the right to regulate non -live -aboard vessels. B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. Amend Florlda Statutes 327.60(2) and 327.02 (16) to grant municipalities the right to regulate non -live -aboard vessels. The amendment should be tallonot to limit a boater's right to traverse.and exercise rights of navigation In the strictest sense. The purpose of the regulation should be to accommodate the anchoring and mooring needs of boaters while saf L Jing emrironrnerrtal resources, navig, mal access and general healtls, safety, and welfare. '•. NOTE: Please see attached memorandum from Greenberg Traurig on this issue - C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. Memorandum from Gifford A. Schulman, Greenberg Traurig, to Don Kehr, State of Florida .rtment of En iromnental Protection, regarding the Legal Issues Involved with the establishment of a managed Mooring and Anchorage at Dinner Key. M • .• 17 __. 11• :•���1 • . A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be sumo tive and their reasons. State of Florida Department Of Environmental Protection (DEP), Miami Dade County Department of Environmental and Resource Management (SERM), City of Miami Police Marine Patrol, U. S. Coast Guard, COCOANUT GROVE VILLAGE COUNCIL, SHAKE -A LEG; FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE COMMITTEE B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entWagendes and /or local officials who would be 92Rgad and their reasons. DINNER KEY ANCHORAGE ASSOCIATION IV: IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. Reduce pollution, derefic:t vessels, environmental damage to sea grass, improve City service to the anchorage, and reduce overall cost for removal of derelict vessels. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** WHIM E Y S A T L A W 0iBflUBl6 MEMORANDUM To Don Keirn _ From Clifford A. Schulman Date November 7, 2001 Re Legal Issues- Creation of Mooring Field at Dinner Key Powers of City of Miami to regulate and current law The City Code prohibits vessels from anchoring or mooring over city -owned bottom land without the permission of the dockmaster having jurisdiction over that area.' The Code grants the City Manager the power to set reasonable regulations for the operation of City Marinas (Sec 50-221) Only the City Manager or his representative may assign berths, docks, moorings or anchorages. Marina regulations shall be premised on the maintenance .of sanitary and sightly conditions, orderliness and the preservation of the public health, safety, peace welfare and convenience in the use of the marina area for the purposes for which establ6hed2. Only vessels in good condition and under their own power will be permitted to berth, dock, moor, or anchor. All vessels desiring space at city marinas shall be required to execute a dockage agreement or a lease agreement. Failure to conform to regulations of the marina shall constitute sufficient cause to. terminate a dockage agreement or lease and give the City the right to remove the vessel from its berthing, docking, mooring, or anchorage. The extent of regulations in the City Code for the anchorage and mooring area of Dinner Key Marina is limited. In comparison to other municipalities in Florida that are experimenting with organized mooring or anchorage fields, the City of Miami Code lacks specific rules that can be applied for the safe operation of a field. Second, unlike other municipalities, the enabling ' Section 50.2 of the City of Miami Code defines the covered area as the Dinner Key Marina Yacht Basin with an accompanying legal description. A technical committee should examine the legal description to determine if the praposed mooring field is contained in this area (A copy of section 50-2 is attached as Exhibit A). Also a review of the deed from the State of Florida to the City of Miami of the Dinner Key Basin should be examined to determine if the City owns the bottomland cited in Section 50-2 (Deed is attached as Exhibit B) 2 See Rules and Regulations for City Marinas attached as Exhibit C To Don Keirn Date November 7, 2001 Page 2 provision, Section 50-221, that gives the City Manager the power to set rules in the anchorage or mooring field does not specify the need for safe navigation as a reason to regulate. arty wof attempts to create an ordinance modeled after municivid eof F ride, other sources of law should 'be considered Florida Statute 327.60(21 Acamt¢ from regal Dinner Kegr mooring or � _ ,...ter o in the statues prohibits a municipality from regulating or prohibiting the mooring or anchoring of floating structures or live -aboard vessels within their jurisdictions. However, local government authorities are prohibited from regulating the anchorage of non -live -aboard vessels engaged in the exercise of rights of navigation. Therefore, if a vessel is, a live -aboard, the City may regulate its anchorage over City owned bottomland, but if a non -live -aboard, then it may not regulate a vessel engaged in the exercise of rights of navigation. Florida Statue 327-02(16) defines a live -aboard vessel as a vessel used solely as a residence or any vessel represented as a place of business, a professional or other commercial enterprise, or a legal residence. Additionally, a commercial fishing boat is expressly excluded from the term "live -aboard v4swn Since a goal of the anchorage or mooring field program is to create a uniform system, it is not logistically feasible to create a system that distinguishes between live -aboard and non -live - aboard. Since many of the vessels in the area of the Dinner Key Marina Basin are non -live - aboard, a determination of whether those vessels are exercising a right of navigation is required. If it is determined that those vessels anchored or moored in the Dinner Key Basin are exercising rights of navigation, then the Florida Statutes would preempt any attempts by a municipality to regulate the area. According to a State of Florida Attorney General Opinion, the act of anchoring is an incidental act to the exercise of a right of navigation? As a resolution to this issue, the Florida Statutes would need to be amended to grant municipalities the right to regulate non -live -aboard vessels. The amendment should be tailored not to limit a boater's right to traverse and exercise rights of navigation in the strictest sense. Additionally, the purpose of the regulation should be to accommodate the anchoring and mooring needs of boaters while safeguarding environmental resources, navigational access and general health, safety, and welfare 4 In the alternative, the State of Florida could administratively make a rule that the current configuration in the Dinner Key Marina Basin, while an exercise of navigation, is a hazardous 3 1995 WL 190102 (Fla. A.G.) Re: Municipalities – Boats and Boating—application of definition of "live -aboard vessels"; anchorage of non -live -aboard vessels as incident to rights of navigation. 4 Purpose taken from Annotated Model Municipal Harbor Management ordinance To Don Keirn Date November 7, 2001 Page 3 condition, and as such needs to be regulateds. The purpose of the rulemaking should be for the same reason as stated above. The Florida Statute 327.60(2) prolubits municipalities from regulating non -live -aboard vessels, however the State is not included in this prohibition. An examination of State rulemaking powers should be examined further to determine what the process would be for such regulation, and which State entity would initiate such rulemaking. In the event the State makes a ruling that a hazardous condition in an anchorage or mooring field can be abated by creating an organized mooring field or anchorage, then a City of Miami Ordinance outlining the policy (Harbor Management Plan) should be created. The form of the Harbor Management Plan can be supplemental to an ordinance if so desired by the City since the Plan will deal with specific logistical issues in the Marina Basin. Riparian water rights are those incident and bordering upon navigable waters.' The riparian water rights accrue to the abutting land owners. In the case of Dinner Key the abutting s Florida Statute 327.44 interference with navigation.—No person shall anchor, operate, or permit to be anchored, except in case of emergency, or operated a vessel or carry on any prohibited activity in a manner which shall unreasonably or unnecessarily constitute a navigational hazard or interfere with another vessel. Anchoring under bridges or in or adjacent to heavily traveled channels shall constitute interference if unreasonable under the Prevailing circumstances. 327.46 Restricted areas.— (1) The commission has the authority to establish by rule, pursuant to chapter 120, restricted areas on the waters of the state for any purpose deemed necessary for the safety of the public, including, but not limited to, vessel speeds and vessel traffic where such restrictions are deemed necessary based on boating accidents, visibility, hazardous currents or water levels, vessel traffic congestion, or other navigational hazards. Each such restricted area shall be developed in consultation and coordination with the governing body of the county or municipality in which the restricted area is located and, where required, with the United States Coast Guard and the United States Army Corps of Engineers. 6 See City of Vero Beach Code, Chapter 12- Municipal Marina and Anchorage, additional rules and regulations created by resolution and on file with City Clerk and office of dockmaster. 253.141 Riparian rights defined; certain subemerged bottoms subject to private ownership.— (1) Riparian rights are those incident to land bordering upon navigable waters. They are rights of ingress, egress, boating, bathing, and fishing and such others is may be or have been defined by law. Such rights are not of a proprietary nature. They are rights inuring to the owner of the riparian land but are not owned by him or her. They are appurtenant to and are inseparable from the riparian land. The land to which the owner holds title must extend to the ordinary high watermark of the navigable water in order that riparian rights may attach. Conveyance of title to or lease of the riparian land entitles the grantee to the riparian rights running therewith whether or not mentioned in the deed or lease of the upland. To Don Keirn Date November 7, 2001 Page 4 land owner is the City of Miami.8 The right to enter or leave the water is a right dependent upon the ownership of the uplands, and thus it is a right of exclusive control of the riparian owner.9 At a minimum, the riparian owner has the same rights to navigate the water as any member of the general public10. In the situation at hand, the proposed anchorage or mooring field will not block access for ingress and egress to the uplands: Assuming that the City is the owner of the uplands, and the City will likely be a party to the regulation, the riparian right of access should not be a problem The right to navigate the field will be limited by the vessels that are part of the field. However, the ability to start from the shoreline and navigate to a distant point beyond the field is possible. In fact, the creation of an orderly mooring field or anchorage may make it easier to navigate through the marina basin. The liability of the City in creating a mooring field or anchorage is limited by the doctrine of sovereign immunity"_ Florida Statute 768.28 creates a limited waiver of this immunity for liability for torts, but limits liability to $200,000 in most cases. The City's ability to create a field will bepolicymaking and a function of either its police, power or its ability to make planning decisions Within the navigable waters of the United States which includes the Dinner Key Marina Basin, the standard for the City is reasonable care. If the City exercises reasonable care in the establishment and operation of the mooring field or anchorage, then the liability of the City should be limited13. As an example of a cause for liability, if the harbormaster of the mooring field is out sick, and a substitute master does not know the rules of the mooring field, and a tort occurs as a result, then this is the type of situation that may create liability for the City. $ A survey of the uplands should be conducted to determine in what capacity the City owns the uplands adjacent to the Dinner Key Marina Basin. 9 Water IAw and Administration, The Florida Experience, University of Florida Press, 1968. 10 Ferry Pass Inspectors' & Shippers' Ass'n v. White's River Inspectors' & Shipper' Ass'n, 57 Fla. 399, (Fla. 1909); Webb v. Giddens, 82 So.2d 743 (Fla. 1955); Intracoastal North Condominium Ass'n, Inc. v. Palm Beach County, 698 So.2d 384, (Fla. 4'h DCA 1997). 11 Doctrine of sovereign immunity rests on two public policy considerations: the protection of the public against profligate encroachments on the public treasury, and the need for orderly administration of government which in the absence of immunity would be disrupted if state could be sued at the instance of every citizen. Berek v. Metropolitan Dade County, An. 3 Dist.. 396 So.2d 756(1981). approved 422 So.2d 838. 12 Decision by city to provide no supervision in park at night was planning or discretionary governmental decision for which city could not be held liable in tort. Jenkins v City of Miami Beret. An. 3 Dist. 389 Sold 1195 (1980). 13 Immunity of state from suit is absolute and unqualified Southern Drainage Dist. v. State. 93 Fla. 672. 112 So. 561 192 Hampton v State Board of Education of Florida. 90 Fla. 88, 105 So. 323 (1925). To Don Keirn Date November 7, 2001 Page 5 Conclusion: The basis of conclusions requires a direction from this Committee to the State that action should be taken requiring a regulated mooring field or anchorage in order to prevent hazardous conditions that arise from navigation within the existing basin. After such time, the City should implement policy to create and manage a field that mitigates the existing hazardous condition. Without such a determination and ruling by the State, the enactment of an ordinance by the city will lack enforceability if challenged A further analysis of the necessary regulations for a harbor management plan still needs to be developed by this committee that addresses all of the fimdamental issues involved in an effective plan. There are other examples in the State of Florida that can be used as a reference in such an endeavor. 'J 77; 4 L17! �' L til . L �r . L• ��,1�. • . 1,! :7 Proposed BY: Christina P. Abrams. Dept of Public Facilities Name Department Ext Date Prepared: Oct 1, 2002 Submitted Previousiv: Nc YesLy_ If so when? _ 2001 1. ENING PROBLEM. Describe in detail, the adsting problem in which this proposal addresses. II. To enable the qty of Miami to qualify to receive Professional Spats Tax revenues eolledbed by the coainty A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matber/issue. (If this is a request for a legislative appropriation, please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). The amendment will enable the qty of Miami to qualify for proceeds eolleclAd from the Professional Sports Tax brat can be used for the renovation of the Orange Bowl Stadium. The stadium hosts several international sooner competitions that bring tourists to the region and international and national media. The stadium requires renovations to remain competitive and to continue to be a viable stadium for these events. B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. Amend Florida Statute 288.1162, paragraph c, d, and a as noted in the attachment. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. Attached copy of statute and Miami -Dade County Existing Professional Spats Tax Bohd repot A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, inducting other governmental entlWagencies and/or officials who would be suRggdhM and their reasons. Orange Bowl Advisory Board, University of Miami; and other stadiums likely to benefit from the amendment B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entibes/agendes and /or local officials who would be gRRMd and they reasons. None IV. IN Identify how the proposal may Impact our City and/or County. It would provide the City with a Improved stadium Umt will serve to attract more events and result in more economic impact to our community. This amendment would allow the county to fund the OB renovations from an approved source that had not previously been available. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** Online Sunshine View Statutes Select Year: 12001 Welcome Session tommitlees Legislolors Search Statutes Constitution The 2001 Florida Statutes Information Lo W11 tenler Xf-T1171119M.12formalion • Laws of Florida Order Go Title XIX Chaper 288 Public Business Commercial Development And Capital Improvements View Entire Chapter 288.1162 Professional sports franchises; spring training franchises; duties. -- (1) The Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development shall serve as the state agency for screening applicants for state funding pursuant to s. 212.20 and for certifying an applicant as a "facility for a new professional sports franchise," a "facility for a retained professional sports franchise," or a "facility for a retained spring training franchise." (2) The Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development shall develop rules for the receipt and processing of applications for funding pursuant to s. 212.20. (3) As used in this section, the term: 1(a) "New professional sports franchise" means a professional sports franchise that is not based in this state prior to April 1, 1987. (b) "Retained professional sports franchise" means a professional sports franchise that has had a league -authorized location in this state on or before December 31, 1976, and has continuously remained at that location, and has never been located at a facility that has been previously certified -under any provision of this section. (4) Prior to certifying an applicant as a "facility for a new professional sports franchise" or a "facility for a retained professional sports franchise," the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development must determine that: (a) A "unit of local government" as defined in s. 218_369 is responsible for the construction, management, or operation of the professional sports franchise facility or holds title to the property on which the professional sports franchise facility is located. (b) The applicant has a verified copy of a signed agreement with a new professional sports franchise for the use of the facility for a term of at least 10 years, or in the case of a retained professional sports franchise, an agreement for use of the facility for a term of at least 20 years. (c) The applicant has a verified copy of the approval from the governing authority of the league in which the new professional sports frandhise exists authorizing the location of the professional sports franchise in this state after April 1, 1987, or in the case of a retained professional sports franchise, verified evidence that it has had a league -authorized location in this state on or before December 31, 1976. The term "league" means the National League or the American League of Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, or the National Hockey League 1 V1c.�ovc.i�, Socc.cr •c�ct�cr.er5 (d) The applicant has. projections, verified by the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development, which demonstrate that the new or retained -prefessieflal sports 4ramehi±e will attract a paid attendance of more than 369,999 annually. e_Qev-.V http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.c fm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String... 12/19/2001 (e) The applicant has an independent analysis or study, verified by the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development, which demonstrates that the amount of the revenues generated by the taxes imposed under chapter 212 with respect to the use and operation of rhe-prefegskmal sports franchise facility will equal or exceed )Q*a0, 000 (f) The municipality in which the facility for a new or retained professional sports franchise is located, or the county if the facility for a new or retained professional sports franchise is located in an unincorporated area, has certified by resolution after a public hearing that the application serves a public purpose. (g) The applicant has demonstrated that it has provided, is capable of providing, or has financial or other commitments to provide more than one-half of the costs incurred or related to the improvement and development of the facility. (h) No applicant previously certified under any provision of this section who has received funding ? under such certification shall be eligible for an additional certification. ' (5)(a) As used in this section, the term "retained spring training franchise" means a spring training franchise that has been based in this state prior to January 1, 2000. (b) Prior to certifying an applicant as a "facility for a retained spring training franchise," the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development must determine that: 1. A "unit of local government" as defined in s. 218_3699 is responsible for the acquisition, construction, management, or operation of the facility for a retained spring training franchise or holds title to the property on which the facility for a retained spring training franchise is located. 2. The applicant has a verified copy of a signed agreement with a retained spring training franchise for the use of the facility for a term of at least 15 years. 3. The applicant has a financial commitment to provide 50 percent or more of the funds required by an agreement for the acquisition, construction, or renovation of the facility for a retained spring training franchise. The agreement can be contingent upon the awarding of funds under this section and other conditions precedent to use by the spring training franchise. 4. The applicant has projections, verified by the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development, which demonstrate that the facility for a retained spring training franchise will . attract a paid attendance of at least 50,000 annually. 5. The facility for a retained spring training franchise is located in a county that is levying a tourist development tax pursuant to s. 125&1Q4. (c) The Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development shall competitively evaluate applications for funding of a facility for a retained spring training franchise. Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2000, with certifications to be made by January 1, 2001. If the number of applicants exceeds five and the aggregate funding request of all applications exceeds $208,335 per month, the office shall rank the applications according to a selection criteria, certifying the highest ranked proposals. The evaluation --criteria shall include, with priority given in descending order to the following items: 1. The intended use of the funds by the applicant, with priority given to the construction of a new facility. 2. The length of time that the existing franchise has been located in the state, with priority given to retaining franchises that have been in the same location the longest. 3. The length of time that a facility to be used by a retained spring training franchise has been used by one or more spring training franchises, with priority given to a facility that has been in http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes.lindex.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_string... 12/19/2001 continuous use as a facility for spring training the longest. 4. For those teams leasing a spring training facility from a unit of local government, the remaining time on the lease for facilities used by the spring training franchise, with priority given to the shortest time period remaining on the lease. 5. The duration of the future -use agreement with the retained spring training franchise, with priority given to the future -use agreement having the longest duration. 6. The amount of the local match, with priority given to the largest percentage of local match proposed. 7. The net increase of total active recreation space owned by the applying unit of local government following the acquisition of land for the.spring training facility, with priority given to the largest percentage increase of total active recreation space. 8. The location of the facility in a brownfield, an enterprise zone, a community redevelopment area, or other area of targeted development or revitalization included in an Urban Infill Redevelopment Plan, with priority given to facilities located in these areas. 9. The projections on paid attendance attracted by the facility and the proposed effect on the economy of the local community, with priority given to the highest projected paid attendance. (d) Funds may not be expended to subsidize privately owned and maintained facilities for use by the spring training franchise. Funds may be used to relocate a retained spring training franchise to another unit of local government only if the existing unit of local government with the retained spring training franchise agrees to the relocation. (6) An applicant certified as a facility for a new professional sports franchise or a facility for a retained professional sports franchise or as a facility for a retained spring training franchise may use funds provided pursuant to s. 2.12.20 only for the public purpose of paying for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, or renovation of a facility for a new professional sports franchise, a facility for a retained professional sports franchise, or a facility for a retained spring training franchise or to pay or pledge for the payment of debt service on, or to fund debt service reserve funds, arbitrage rebate obligations, or other amounts payable with respect to, bonds issued for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, or renovation of such facility or for the reimbursement of such costs or the refinancing.of-bonds issued for such purposes. (7) The Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development shall notify the Department of Revenue of any facility certified as a facility for a new professional sports franchise or a facility for a retained professional sports franchise or as a facility for a retained spring training franchise. The Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development shall certify no more than eight facilities as facilities for a new professional sports franchise or as facilities for a retained professional sports franchise and shall certify at least five as facilities for retained spring training franchises, including in such total any facilities certified by the 'Department of Commerce before July 1, 1996. The office may make no more than one certification for any facility. The office may not certify funding for less than the requested amount to any.applicant certified as a facility for a retained spring training franchise. (8) The Department of Revenue may audit as provided in s. 213_34 to verify that the distributions pursuant to this section have been expended as required in this section. Such information is subject to the confidentiality requirements of chapter 213. If the Department of Revenue determines that the distributions pursuant to this section have not been expended as required by this section, it may pursue recovery of such funds pursuant to the laws and rules governing the assessment of taxes. (9) An applicant is not qualified for certification under this section if the franchise formed the basis for a previous certification, unless the previous certification was withdrawn by the facility or http://wtivw.leg.state.fl.usIStatuteslindex.cfrn?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String... 12/19/2001 invalidated by the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development or the 113epartment of Commerce before any funds were distributed pursuant to s. 212.20. This subsection does not disqualify an applicant if the previous certification occurred between May 23, 1993, and May 25, 1993; however, any funds- to be distributed pursuant to s. 212.20 for the second certification shall be offset by the amount distributed to the previous certified facility.'Distribution of funds for the second certification shall not be made until all amounts payable for the first certification have been distributed. History. --s. 2, ch. 88-226; s. 3, ch. 89-217; s. 49, ch. 89-356; s. 3, ch: 91-274; s. 35, ch. 94- 338; s. 2, ch. 95-304; s. 45, ch. 96-320; s. 32, ch. 97-99; s. 2, ch. 2000-186. 'Note. --Section 20.17, which created the Department of Commerce, was repealed effective December 31, 1996, by s. 3, ch. 96-320. Welcome • Session • Committees • Legislators • Information Center • Statutes and Constitution • Lobbyist Information Disclaimer: The information on this system is unverified. 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Privacy Statement http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfin?App mode=Displa3 _Statute&Search String... 12/19/2001 16 14 12 � 10 •o W" .p" 6 Cn 2 0 Professional Sports Tax Existing & Proposed Debt and Projected Tax Revenue ® Revenue, * Proposed C7 Existing Existing Professional Sports Tax Bonds Year Outstanding Princtoalnc Annual Annual Annual Professional Sports Tax Available 2001 2 93,398,889 595,000 4,141,915 Im 4,736,915 Growth t h 3% 5,983,270 Tax Revenue 1,246,355 3 92,803,889 92,223,889 580,000 4,119,007 4,699,007 6,162,768 1,463,761 4 91,883,889 340,000 490,000 4,096,808 4,436,808 6,347,651 1,910,843 5 91,393,889 650,000 4,082,208 4,062,117 4,572,208 4,712,117 6,538,081 6,734,223 1,965,873 6 7 90,743,889 815,000 4,034,818 4,849,818 6,936,250 2,022,106 2,086,432 8 89,928,889 88,928,889 11000,000 4,000,180 5,000,180 7,144,337 2,144,157 9 87,743,889 1,185,000 3,957,180 5,142,180 7,358,667 2,216,487 10 86,353,889 1,390,000 1,615,000 3,905,040 3,840,490 5,295,040 7,579,427 2,284,387 11 84,738,889 1,855,000 3,766,200 5,455,490 5,621,200 7,806,810 8041015 2,351,320 2,419,815 12 13 82,883,889 80,763,889 2,120,000 5,789,830 ,,3,669,830 8,282,245 2,492,415 14 79,640,881 1,123,008 1,139,431 4,838,380 5,961,388 8,530,712 2,569,324 15 78,501,450 1,149,374 5,001,956 5,172,013 6,141,387 6,321,387 8,786,634 2,645,247 16 17 77,352,076 1,161,386 5,350,002 6,511,388 9,050,233 9,321,740 2,728,846 2,810,352 18 76,190,690 75,012,401 1,178,289 5,533,098 6,711,387 9,601,392 2,890,005 19 73,820,000 1,192,401 3,560,000 5,723,987 6,916,388 9,889,434 2,973,046 20 70,260,000 3,950,000 3,561,387 3,383,388 7,121,387 7,333,388 10,186,117 10,491,700 3,064,730 3,158,312 21 22 66,310,000 61,945,000 4,365,000 3,185,887 7,550,887 10,806,451 3,255,564 23 57,135,000 4,810,000 5,290,000 2,967,638 2,727,137 7,777,638 11,130,645 3,353,007 24 51,845,000 5,790,000 2,462,638 .8,017,137 8,252,638 11,464,564 11,808,501 3,447,427 3,555,863 25 26 46,055,000 39,740,000 6,315,000 2,187,612 8,502,612 12,162,754 3,660,144 27 32,875,000 6,865,000 7,460,000 1,887,650 8,752,650 12,527,639 3,774,989 28 25,415,000 8,080,000 1,561,563 1,207,212 9,021,563 9,287,212 12,903,468 3,881,905 29 30 17,335,000 8,465,000 823,413 9,288,413 13,290,572 13,689,289 4,003,360 4,400,876 31 8,870,000 8,870,000 421,325 9,291,325 14,099,968 4,808,643 32 14,522,967 14,522,967 33 14,958,656 14,958,656 34 15,407,415 15,407,415 35 36 37 199,070,968.00 329,545,595.39 130,474,628 38 39 40 Propossed $23.3 Million Orange Bowl Professional Sports Tax Bonds Year Outstanding Principal Interest Rate Annual Annual Annual Annual Excess Revenues 2001 23,370,000 3.% Interest 0.00 PrincipalInterest TQjgl at 3% Growth 2002 23,370,000 3.6060° 0.00 0.00 1,067,817.50 1,067,817.50 178,538 2003 23,370,000 3.65% . 13,870.00 0.00 380,000.00 1,067,817.50 1,067,817.50 1,067,817.50 395,944 2004 2005 22,990,000 3.70% 14,615.00 395,000.00 1,053,947.50 1,447,817.50 1,448,947.50 463,026 516,925 2006 22,595,000 22,185,000 3.75% 3.80% 15,375.00 410,000.00 1,039,332.50 1,449,332.50 572,774 2007 21,760,000 3.85% 16,150.00 16,940.00 425,000.00 1,023,957.50 1,448,957.50 637,474 2008 21,320,000 3.90% 17,940.00 440,000.00 460,000.00 1,007,807.50 1,447,807.50 696,350 2009 20,860,000 3.95% 18,762.50 475,000.00 990,867.50 972,927.50 1,450,867.50 765,620 2010 20,385,000 4.00% 19,800.00 495,000.00 954,165.00 1,447,927.50 1,449,165.00 836,460 2011 2012 19,890,000 19,375,000 4.05% 20,857.50 515,000.00 934,365.00 1,449,365.00 902,155 970,450 2013 18,840,000 4.10% 4.15% 21,935.00 23,240.00 535,000.00 913,507.50 1,448,507.50 1,043,907 2014 18,280,000 4.20% 24,360.00 560,000.00 580,000.00 891,572.50 1,451,572.50 1,117,752 2015 17,700,000 4.25% 25,712.50 605,000.00 868,332.50 843,972.50 1,448,332.50 1,186,914 2016 17,095,000 4.30% 27,090.00 630,000.00 818,260.00 1,448,972.50 1,448,260.00 1,279,873 2017 2018 16,465,000 15,805,000 4.35% 28,710.00 660,000.00 791,170.00 1,451,170.00 1,362,092 1,438,835 2019 15,120,000 4.40% 4.45% 30,140.00 31,817.50 685,000.00 762,460.00 1,447,460.00 1,525,586 2020 14,405,000 4.50% 33,750.00 715,000.00 750,000.00 732,320.00 1,447,320.00 1,617,410 2021 13,655,000 4.55% 35,717.50 785,000.00 700,502.50 666,752.50 1,450,502.50 1,707,810 2022 2023 12,870,000 4.60% 37,720.00 820,000.00 631,035.00 1,451,752.50 1,451,035.00 1,803,812 1,901,972 2024 12,050,000 11,195,000 4.65% 4.70% 39,757.50 855,000.00 593,315.00 1,448,315.00 1,999,112 2025 10,300,000 4.75% 42,065.00 44,650.00 895,000.00 553,557.50 1,4411,557.50 2,107,305 2026 9,360,000 4.80% 47,280.00 940,000.00 985,000.00 511,492.50 1,451,492.50 2,208,651 2027 8,375,000 4.85% 49,955.00 1,030,000.00 466,842.50 419,562.50 1,451,842.50 2,323,146 2028 2029 7,345,000 4.90% 52,920.00 1,080,000.00 369,607.50 1,449,562.50 1,449,607.50 2,432,342 2,553,752 2030 6,265,000 5,130,000 4.95% 5.00% 56,182.50 1,135,000.00 316,687.50 1,451,687.50 2,949,189 7031 3,940,000 5.05% 59,500.00 63,125.00 111901000.00 260,505.00 1,450,505.00 3,358,138 2032 2,690,000 5.10% 66,810.00 1,250,000.00 1,310,000.00 201,005.00 1,451,005.00 13,071,962 2033 1,380,000 5.15% 71,070.00 1,380,000.00 137,880.00 71,070.00 1,447,880.00 13,510,776 0 1,451,070.00 13,956,345 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,00 1,067,817.50 23,370,000.00 23,702,232.50 47,072,232.50 83,402,395 2.135.855.00 Two Years Capitalized Interest 21,234,365.00 Net Bond Proceeds Professional Sports Tax Debt and Revenue Professional Sports Tax Existing Professional Sport' Existing and Proposed Bonds Proposed Orange Bowl Combined Annual Year Growth 9b 3% Tax Bonds PST Bonds Debt Beryl ce Excess Projected Professional Snorts 2001 2002 5,983,270 6,162,768 4,736,915 1,067,818 5,804,733 Tax 178,538 2003 6,347,651 4,699,007 4,436,808 1,067,818 5,766,825 395,944 2004 6,538,081 4,572,208 1,447,818 1,448,948 5,884,626 8,021,156 463,026 2005 2006 6,734,223 6,936,250 4,712,117 1,449,333 6,161,450 516,925 572,774 2007 7,144,337 4,849,818 51000,180 1,448,958 6,298,776 637,474 2008 7,358,667 5,142,180 1,447,808 1,450,868 6,447,988 696,350 2009 7,579,427 5,295,040 1,447,928 6,593,048 6,742,968 765,620 2010 2011 7,806,810 8,041,015 5,455,490 1,449,165 6,904,655 836,460 902,155 2012 8,282,245 5,621,200 5,789,836 1,449,365 7,070,565 970,450 2013 8,530,712 5,961,388 1,448,508 1,451,573 7,238,338 1,043,907 2014 8,786,634 6,141,387 1,448,333 7,412,961 7,589,720 1,117,752 2015 2016 9,050,233 9,321,740 6,321,387 1,448,973 7,770,360 1,196,914 1,279,873 2017 9,601,392 6,511,388 6,711,387 1,448,260 7,959,648 1,362,092 2018 9,889,434 6,916,388 1,451,170 1,447,460 8,162,557 1,438,835 2019 10,186,117 7,121,387 1,447,320 8,363,848 8,568,707 1,525,586 2020 2021 10,491,700 10,806,451 7,333,388 1,450,503 8,783,891 1,617,410 1,707,810 2022 11,130,645 7,550,887 7,777,638 1,451,753 9,002,640 1,803,812 2023 11,464,564 8,017,137 1,451,035 1,448,315 9,228,673 1,901,972 2024 2025 11,808,501 8,252,638 1,448,558 9,465,452 9,701,196 1,999,112 2,107,305 2026 12,162,756 12,527,639 8,502,612 1,451,493 9,954,105 2,208,651 2027 12,903,468 8,752,650 9,021,563 1,451,843 10,204,493 2,323,146 2028 13,290,572 9,287,212 1,449,563 1,449,608 10,471,126 2,432,342 2029 13,689,289 9,288,413 1,451,688 10,736,820 10,740,101 2,553,752 2030 2631 14,099,968 14,522,967 9,291,325 1,450,505 10741830 , , 2,949,189 3,358,1381,451,005 2032 14,958,656 1,451,005 13,071,962 2033 15,407,415 1,447,880 1,447,880 13,510,776 1,451,070 1,451,070 13,956,345 199,070,968 47,072,233 246,143,201 83,402,395 all 14 12 10 .0PENO 8 6 0 NJ i, Professional Sports Tax Existing Debt Service O Existing Debt ■ Tax Revenue Jan -111-1111 00:i0w rrm-viiT ur ■iANI W IT WMAICKa urri6t 30541510111 1-595 P.02/03 F-551 . r I?RPARTMM OF RSVL R Bn. ANALYSIS 2000 SESSION ML NI3N�FR GR ��_n 1117 PIC: CoW TsilPnhiic AthictleyAci`lft SPONSOR(S): Siiywur Silver TYPE OF ANALYSIS: (Xx)AS INTR.oDUCED ( )Cs ()PCR ( )PROPOSED AMENDMENT ( )PASSED AMENDMWT ()ENROLLED STATUTE(S) AFFECTED: S.2_; )W F.S. _ _-- EFFECME DATE: July 1, 2000 SUGGESTED ALTERNATNE DATE: COMPANION W.L(S): ()Yi MMCAL - ()COWARABLE ()SII'VIILM (List each eompmdon buff.—YW—WWRIYA classify as Identical, Comparable or Similar) P0QNB* FR0POSAL _ DEPARTb6NT PACKAGE: rl 1 al 4 :4 4 a t ZO I "N all 1111wir : -1k) ()YES (XX)NO ( CONTRADIM -SECTIONI. SECTION `i I socdo34 pravidt AFFECTED seggion t PRESENT Cuareandy, w1cs to gmmmtcd by pubhc at1dedc facltws is romi td TD the sm. CI•IANGES PROPOSED BY � BII.L Allows any public attic falucihty at which than saW&dc of a public= or privue university or college is based to retalsin Was tax gantxaftd by the facility. Section 2 (M 121 Provides ata ditdve slate of July 1, 2000. 2. IF TIM BILL IS A COMhIITTEE SUBSTITUTE (MI AND WE ANALYZED THE PREVIOUS BU.J,,=nWLY SUMMARIZE IN TffiS SECTION TH; SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES IN TEM CS, COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS R".11 n/a Jan-iu-o0 06:141 Fra-cITT OF MIAMI CITY MAMAGERS OFFICE 3054161010 T-605 P-03/03 F-587 3. DOES THE BI—.., PRESENT DIFF(CMTY IN Dfl%A.n2NTATI0N, ADk1+JMSMTION OR ENFORC iM. WQYES ONO (Describe admlixibb dive problenia, twAxjiW errors, onbsions, or other dmvitim): The bill allows %he qualified public athletic tau* to reach the sales tax ptaceeds generaW by the facility. T16 appears to hwlude sales talc odUcated by other legal cillos (such as Tw st Asm and ecacenkmaires), wig would regnire do or other entities to remit their tax col owed to the faality, or =quue sane 0ther Ipsecbamism %r *0 facility to receive dhe tax money 1kQM the %900. Ti ceder to qua * far the asks tax rdOsntion, the public athtc facility mm be the home base of a public or privm college or university athWo team. However, Me rohsmon of'rhe axles tax geaa its not limited to sales tax generated by ave of the college or university atbkdo healon. but it i=1 sales tax genamted by any event held at the facility (iscAuding but not limited to eanceats, professional Spam team competitians, etc. The bill provides that the "may" the tax proceeds far re*watiaw and modemiaetioas of the: faaelity. Theica is no requireta�t tole tax pzooeeda "hes aced for txepvations as�d �etiaas, nd ibm is no penalty purawiaiaoa lea the evert that the ham proceeds are spat Oftendse. He x&hmic facility" is not defined. a. BOLICATIONS FOR 1IULE1ViAi iG: A. WBAT ISSUES ARE UNR MLVED BY THE %EGM ATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE BY DOR? Deftdol of "public atl5 We bClilty►." How the hmljty would receive =In tag cone cted by ad= eaUW. B. CAN T>F.SS 1195 ES BE RF.S0LV1D BY AMMING T13Z BMW Yes_ C. IF NO, Way NOT': 5. RRCOMMMATXONS FORICORRIMONS (Ameadenents m" be regmt ed aRex review), 6. IS MMM AN OPMATIONAL BRACT? M YES () NO () VMMMM TJE () INSX'ICANT (Ifyai4qwdfictmhrnadoxwWbedbvibwWwb=conpktoM DATE COAMETED: Dumber 15, 1999 ` MESSAGE CONF 2 RMA6rr ' ON t DATE : JAN -10-2000 MON 05:53 PM NAME : DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC FACILITIES TEL..: 305 372 2919 PHONE PAGES START TIME ELAPSED TIME MODE RESULTS : 93056437115 3/3 01-10 05:50PM 02'44" ECM OK first page of recent document transmitted... j1Q//'~tc`Q Uig MAL CO SK JH=r IL PM 414-M"t 0) 4" f y/. t�vii Mew Daft 1%vfo n S1t,riie �brw — ffieft Arke ib -oft sl pis dA Qom, �Mep eek ewr M1e� ewf AM) �Ir-��!!. K �Yw an � �rlw�t>r� tl�Y Weer 40MM 400 d.ewie. er�siw r ir 38-330-00 1 A bill to be entitled 2 An act relating to the tax on sales, use, and 9 other transactions) amending 9. 212.08, F.S.= 4 providing that a public stbletio facility at 5 which a collegiate athletic team is based may 6 retain certain sales tax proceeft and may use . 7 those proceeds for the purposm of renovating i the public facility; providing an effective 9 date. 10 1t se It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: ,x 13 Section I. paragraph (n) ie added to subsection (5) of 14 section 212,08, Florida Statutea, to reads 't5 212.05 Bales, rental,, use, consumption. distribution, 16 and storage tax; specified ezeaq)tions. —The Sale at retail, 17 the rental, the use# the cosumptioa, the distribution, and 18 the Storage to be used or consumed is this state of the 19 following are hereby specifically exempt from the tax imposed 20 by this chapter. 21 (5) 33MMI089; ACCOUM Of USE. -- 22 (n(n) --ftbli.c athletic lfctlity at which a aol.leSe 23 nthletie tesa is haw fit=AU =PUc gthleXic facility. y at whish 24 the utbldtic teaw of a,gj nate ojE VgbtiIic university or tg le e 25 igkas.§ d,,M ; retain they pri eda2F pales takes 1. gMMFated by 26 the faollity, ilg Sgu �as�irM ticks spies, 27 "rehandis Mt surcbaraas atm 2se-d by- the l2gol 28 9wrmrognt r _ roes_ -99r ie_ r_ Lea . 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CS/HJR 833 (Carassas) — Constitutional Amendment on Taxation of Governmental Property House Special Order PLEASE SUPPORT CSMM 833 P.2 Government should not tax oilier governments. Passage of CSIRJR 833 will aDow the LegisLrture, not the courts, to create fair and uniform tax pokey for cities and special districts. CSMM 833 will correct the inequities of taxation between properly owned and leased by counties and an identical piece of property owned and kased by a city or special district. County property is immune from taxation. City and special district property (fire control, library, community development district property), under current Supreme Court raliings, can only be exempt ander very limited conditions. Supported By: Florida Leagne of Cities Florida Association of Special Districts Association of Florida Community Developers Florida Forts Council Florida Maritime Industries Association Florida Facilities Managers Association Florida Aviation Trades Association • CSIWR 833 allows the voters to amend Article VII, section 3(a) to aufihoriZO the 140datt1e to define some public services, ire and limited uses of goverrunerrlat property as tax exempt. It does not mandate or S= any fax SEWtion. The Legislature, not the courts, will make a determination about which property uses should be exempt. • The Constitutional amendment a uthon2 es the LegWature to exempt public property from taxation which is used for airport, seaport or (public) purposes for which public fiords could be expended. Only those purposes defined by law would qualify for tax exemptions. • Also, the amendment does not say all property built by public hurls will be exempted, it says that property leased to private eaberprise iQ perform a fiaretion for which pave mmW funds could be ex=M CAN wilt to the Le$slatu re for a tax elaemation. The Legislature will still determine which uses of that property will receive a tai exemption. • The Constitutional amendment will levet the playing field for the airports. and seaports within Florida. At present property at a county owned airport or seaport is immune from t u ation; property at airports and seaports owned by cities and special, districts is subject to ad valorem Wvd ion The proposed Constitutional amendment will permit all of Florida's airports and seaports Io focus on promoting Florida's economic development. 0 The amendment does not undermine the fiscal status of counties..The amendment does not mandate the granting of any ex m *on; implementing legislation would be required and counties have not yet begtm to collect tax on most of the property in question. City of Miami Proposed 2003 Legislative Initiatives Submitted by: Department of Public Safet�r Subject. Matter: ProRosed By: Date Prepared: u� t Office of the City Manager Police Department's Crime Scene Forensic Processing Laboratory Asst Chief Noel A Rojas Miami Police Department (305)579-6573 Name Department Ext September 26, 2002 Submitted Previa Yes__2L t'�Twhen? 2001 Legislative Session I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. The Forensic Processing Laboratory needs to comply with OSHA Standards II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue..(If this is a request.. for a Iggislative aogrooriation. please list the amount requested and provide a solid , justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). Provide $300,000 to bring thee current facility is not compliance with OSHA Standards and provide for adequate health and safety practices for the handling and examinatwn bf evidence. The facility is located in the urban core and would be made available for use by multiple municipal, state and federal law enforcement. B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. C. list any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. III. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be pugoortive and their reasons. The Miami -Dade Criminal 3ustice Council is supportive of this proposal. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or local officials who would be oppgW and their reasons. No known opposition. IV. IMP Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. Improving our forensic laboratory enhances our ability to solve crimes such as homicides, sexual battery, robbery, etc... This In turn, enhances the States ability to successfully prosecute our cases. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** Office of the City Manager Subiect Matter: Disposition of Traffic Fines for Maintenance of 800 MHz radio System Proposed Asst. Chief Noel A Roias Miami Police Dept. (305) 579-6573 Name Department Ext. Date Prepared: September 26, 2002 Submitted Previous) - r Yes_X_ :I when? 2001 Legislative Session I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. Miami -Dade County receives funds from traffic fines in their jurisdiction for maintenance of their 800MHz radio system. Although the City of Miami established 800 MHz system in 1985, a decade before Miami -Dade created theirs, the city receives no funding. II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for a legislative appropriation, please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). A bill that would allow cities that maintain and operate their own 800MHz .law enforcement radio program to receive a portion of the fines issued for non-cnm; ! . moving traffic violations that occur within their city limits to help fund its mainbenanoe, The City expended a large amount of capital to bring the Mate of the art sysbein onphe and continues to spend more than a quarter of a million dollars annually bo operate and maintain the system. This is a fairness issue for those cities who have put their citizens' safety first and expended the capital to create these radio systems. B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. Amends Flodda Stab Statute 318.21 72 C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. III. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be supportive and their reasons. Miami Beach and Coral Gables are supportive of this, because it directly affects them. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or tical officials who would be ORPmd and their reasons. Miami Dade County would oppose because it reduces their income. IV. IMP -ACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. - The additional funding from the state would enhance our ability to maintain our radio system, putting the safety of our citizens and officers first. Office of the City Manager Proposed 2003 Legislative Initiatives Subiect Matter: Law Enforcement Training Facility Pr000sed Bv: Asst. Chief Noel A. Roias Miami Police Dept (305) 579-6573 Name Department Ext, Date Prepared: September 26, 2002 Submitted Previo - x� Yes X ..If when? 2001 Legislative Session I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. There are insufficient training facilities needed for firearms training and qualifications for law enforcement officers that confront high risk and deadly situations on a daily basis. . II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for a legislative appropriation. please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)J.� Provide $10 million dollars in funding to build a training facility for use by Miami Ponce asr . well as other local, state and federal agencies. This would improve o=fFicets' overall stdlis to lice effectively and reduce loss of life an po Y potential liability in unaulfioized shooting incidents. B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. C. list any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. III. SUPPORT AWOPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be supRgrtive and their reasons. Miami Dade Criminal 3ustice Council is supportive of this issue. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be ORRgod and their reasons. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. This funding would be combined with bond monies allocated to the City to build a state of the art training center for use they the Miami Police Dept. as well as other local, state and federal agencies. unn $"It e, FCS FL�/ Office of the City Manager Proposed 2003 Legislative Initiatives Subject Matter: City Wide Civilian Crisis Response Team Proposed Bv: Asst. Chief Noel A. Roias Miami Police Dept (305) 579-6573 Name Department Ext. Date Prepared: September 26, 2002 Submitted Previously: o Yes X If so when? 2001 Legislative Session I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. There are many homeless individuals in the City of Miami with a history of mental illnesses. Most are living on the streets of the city and come into contact with residents and visitors on a regular basis. First responders to calls (police) are usually not trained d t.6�' . handle mental illnesses. These types of calls also place a great burden on police as they are routinely called to deal with homeless individuals and the mentally impaired. Many times they are not crime related and could be handled by trained civilians. II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for a legislative appro np 'ation. please fist the amount requested and provide a solid`= justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). Provide $1.75 million to organize and train civilian advocates to assist officers with complaints and investigations involving difficuitvictims. These specialists would respond as needed to the many calls involving victims who do not cooperate, yet"are assaulted more frequently than other citizens. B. Iden existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. III. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or . officials who would be sugRrtive and their reasons. The Homeless Coalition, Homeless Assistance Center and Camillus House all support this. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental enti ies/agencies and /or local officials who would be opposed and their reasons. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. It will alleviate the workload for Police permitting time for proactive enforcement and crime reduction efforts. Office of the City Manager Proposed 2003 Lectislative Initiatives Subject Matter: Traffic Infraction Detectors Proposed By: Asst. Chief Noel A. Rojas Miami Police Deot. (305)579-6573 Name Dgwrtinent Ext, Date Prepared: September 26, 2002 Submitted Previously: o YesL X If so when? 2001 Legislative Session I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. Drivers that run red lights pose a significant threat to life and property. Traffic enforcement is limited due to manpower shortages. This initiative would enhance traffic enforcement efforts thus reducing the number of accidents, and loss of life and properly. IL PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a request for a legislative appropriation, please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). F4 We would like to be able to use "traffic infraction detectors" which are devices that use a vehicle sensor installed to work in conjunction with a traffic control signal and a camera synchronized to automatically record two or more sequenced photographs of- I the rear of a motor vehicle if he fails to stop when facing a steady red traffic control signal. The law would also usthorize the automatic issuanceof a traffic citation when a vehicle fails to stop at a red light. B. Identifjr rdsting statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. Amends State Statute 316.003, 316.0745 and 320.03 C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. III. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be supportive and their reasons. Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) are supportive of this initiative. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be opposed and their reasons. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. uau We 1*�' Office of the City Manager Subject Matter: Suuuort Upgrade/Replacement of MPD's 800 MHz radio system Proposed Bv: Asst. Chief Noel A. Rojas Miami Police Dent. (305) 579-6573 Name Department Ext: Date Prepared: September 26. 2002 Submitted Previously 0 'Yes X If so when? _ 2001 Legislative Session I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. The Miami Police Dept.'s radio system is currently 17 years old and is continuously failing and has become obsolete. II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is;a requeq for a legislative approuriation. please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)j.'t y Provide $10 million dollars to replace or upgrade this near obsolete system. ,A fin ti" ' I radio _ system Is an urgent priority because the current system often fails and thereby jeopardizes the lives of citizens and officers. B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. III. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be supportive and their reasons. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be 012posed and their reasons. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. An operational system is imperative for effective policing. Office of the City Manager Proposed 2003 leaislative Initiatives Subiect Matter: Relocation of the Miami Police Dept Mounted and Canine Details Proposed By: Asst. Chief Noel A. Rojas Miami Police Dept (305) 579-6573 Name DgWriment Ext, Date Prepared: September 26, 2002 low - Submitted Previousiv: No Yes X If so when? 2001 Legislative Session I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. The Mounted and Canine Detail needs to relocate to a permanent facility within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Miami. II. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this is a_ request for a legislative appropriation, please list the amount requested and provide a , solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). Funding of $1.5 million dollars is needed to provide a centralized permanent facility for the Mounted and Canine detail that would inciudetraining rooms, locker rooms, an office, barn, kennels and outdoor training and demonstration areas. B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. C. Li significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. III. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be supportive and their reasons. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be gRRqaW and their reasons. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. A Mounted facility within the City limits would lessen travel time providing more time for actual patrol duties. It would also decrease response time during a crisis situation. These units have not had a permanent facility. Stability is needed in this area. City of Miami Proposed 2003 Le4islative Initiatives Submitted by: Department of Real Estate and Economic Development "r. lessor runs •~ s p toss C Fti�i�; Office of the City Manager. PrORosed 2003 LegisIdWa_Initictives x; Subiect Matter: Miami River Dredging - Continuation of Local Co-sponsorship Proposed By: Dianne E. Johnson Real Estate & Economic Development 1426 Name Departrnent Ext Date Prepared: 9-30-02 Submitted Previously: No Yes -2L— If so when? Prior 3 years, annual request with Miami -Dade County I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. The Miami River is dogged with more than 500,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment, severely restricting navigation to the point where loaded shipping vessels can only travel at high .tide. Furthermore, the heavy metals embedded in the sediment have greatly degraded the water quality of both the river and Biscayne Bay. H. PROPOSED SOLUTION A. Describe In detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/issue. (If this Is a request for a jeaisiative a0ronriation, please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). The City of Miami and Miami -Dade County request an appropriation of $2.25 million as the State share of the required local sponsor contribution to this federal project for the upcoming year. The federal government is contributing nearly 80% of the $80 million dollar cost for redging, the balance, the local share, being split between the state, the county and the city. B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. US Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Impact Statement dated March 2002 and pasted on their website. III. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be supportive and. their reasons. The -supportive groups include the Miami River Commission, The Miami River Marine Group, and The Marine Council. B. Identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be qgRgad and their reasons. Unkm IV. IM Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. The South Florida region will benefit from the dredging of the River In both economic and environmental berms. The dredging will significantly improve navigation along the river, thereby increasing shipping, trade and employment, and will allow property values to rise. On the environmental side, contaminants, Including heavy metals, will be removed from the waterway, and their detrimental effect on Biscayne Bay eliminated. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** �r Real Estate & Economic Development Projects & Initiatives — The Miami River The Miami River and its surrounding neighborhoods have become magnets for all kinds of energy and activity over the last couple of years. Private sector developments along the River are at an all time high, and are expected to grow, significantly, in the years to come. Florida's State legislature created the Miami River Commission a few years back and this multijurisdictional agency and has become an important ally to the City in trying to J�iwncredible resources - historic, cultural, economic, environmental and recreational - of this hard-working waterway. Real Estate and Economic Development Department staff serves as the liaison to the River Commission. A 1999 report funded by the River Commission revealed that the Miami River is Florida's fourth largest port, in terms of dollar volume of trade, and handles about $4 billion in cargo on an annual basis in shipments to 29 nations and territories of the Caribbean basin. River businesses participating in that study generated about $216 million in revenues and contributed nearly $20 million in local property taxes. It also showed that rc marine -related industries now provide 1,200 jobs to local residents, amounting to a payroll of approximately $35 million. With this level of activity running through the heart of the city, Miami stays closely involved the on-going initiatives that affect all aspects of life along the River. Current efforts are detailed below. River Dredging Perhaps the biggest project on the River is the federal, state and locally funded Miami River Dredging project. It Is certainly the most expensive at $80 million, according to the estimate devised by the lead agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With the Miami -Dade, County as the local sponsor, the City is a full financial partner in this project, contributing up to 25% of the non-federal share, with assistance from the -1- Ptepanad by Aquarbnent afRe� Estate and Ecana�rrc Dprelvament 9/2F�/Lt2 I Florida Inland Navigation District This project is expected to pull about 500,000 cubic yards of sediment from the River's navigational channel. The City and County are also looking into the potential of asking the Corps to dredge areas outside the federally designated channel, from bank -to -bank and tributaries. The State of Florida has issued a conceptual water quality permit and the Project Cooperation Agreement between the County and the Corps in being finalized in Washington. The Corps of Engineers has approached this major dredging project with a great deal of flexibility in the areas of funding, process and technology. The Corps expects to issue a Requestfor-P��for the project (the first ever for this type of work) later in 2002. Judging from recent industry meetings hosted locally by the Corps, all the major national and international engineering and environmental construction firms are lining up. -2— ftW&ed byDWA*MatafRee✓Eslale and Egan wk&-MkPnent 9/4W The Miami River Commission Miami River Dredging Project The Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting Maintenance Dredging of the Federal Navigational Channel for the entire 5.5 mile length of the river, from the mouth to the salinity. dam. The river has not been dredged since the creation of the federal channel in 1933. Maintenance dredging will restore the federal channel to its proper depth of 15 feet (at low tide) and between 150 feet wide at the mouth of the river to 90 feet wide in the upper section. This will greatly improve maritime commerce on the river. The Project.is expected to commence in September 2002 The dredging is an Army Corps of Engineers project. Miami -Dade County is the non-federal "local sponsor." The local sponsor is responsible for providing necessary lands and rights -of -ways to support the project and the local funding share. The County and the Corp are in the process of signing a Project Cooperation Agreement, which is required for all dredging projects. The project is also a icant environmental improvement project, because it will remove contaminated sediifg •om the marine environment of the River and prevent further degradation of Biscayne Bay. These sediments have been contaminated over many decades with pesticides, hydrocarbons and heavy metals including: lead, copper, arsenic and aluminum. Sediments will be disposed of at an approved landfill The Army Corps has estimated the dredging project to cost $ 73 million and Miami Dade County, has estimated the cost of acquiring necessary lands and rights -of --ways for the project to be $ 7 million Land costs are the responsibility of the State, City, and County. The Miami River Dredging Project funding' plan involves a financial partnership as follows: 1. Army Corps of Engineers 80% 2. State of Florida 10% 3. Miami -Dade County 2-5% 4. Cityof Miami 2.5% :. 5: Florida Inland Navigational District 5% • FIND Commissioners approved a 50% match for County & City Funding Appropriations History and Pending Requests 1. Federal Government Fiscal Year 2000/2001- $ 9.2 million appropriated Fiscal Year 2002 - $10 million requested 2. State of Florida Fiscal Year 1999/2000/2001- $ 5.55 million appropriated .1.'. Fiscal Year 2002 - $1.5 million requested 3. Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners passed a Resolution to be the local sponsor and provided funds m their budget to pay their share of the financial partnership plan and land acquisition 4. City of Miami City Commission passed a resolution to fund $ 5.2 million over a 5 - year period. (Note: Army Corps initially planned for a 5 -year phased dredging project) The Commission expressed strong support for the project Questions regarding this project, please contact the Co-chairs of the Dredging Committee Mr. Richard Bunnell (305) 633-3369, or Mr. Scott Mitchell (305) 579.0388, or the Managing Director, Mr. David Miller (305) 361-1850. 2/4/02 REPLY TO ATTENTION OF Planning Division Environmental Branch DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEEM P. O. Boo( 4970 JACKSONVILLE„ FLORW132232-=9 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: MAR 19 2002 CITY MANAGES OFFICE Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulation (33 CFR 230.11), this letter constitutes the Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental. Impact Statement (DET -S) and. Dredged Material Mana emen, r Miami River, Dade County, Florida. _ g..M.... .,..A- Y Any questions or comments should be submitted in accordance with the enclosed Abstract and Cover Page. A copy of the DEIS is available at the Miami Public Library, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida. The library hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday and Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday. Major portions of the DEIS can be viewed on the internet at http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/pdenvdocs/envdocsb.htm under Miami ' River. r Sincerely,4C s �. s - James C. Duck Chief, Planning Division Enclosure DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT MARCH 2002 RIVER SEDIMENTS DREDGING AND DISPOSAL MAINTENANCE DREDGING OF MIAMI RIVER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA LEAD AGEkM0 Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers COOPERATING AGENCY: NONE The Miami River is extremely important to the City of Miami, Dade County, and South Florida ' as an economic center, recreational vessel route, and an environmental focal . point. The river has never been dredged since its construction in the -early 1930s'., nct has become silted to a point that is impeding ocean-going vessel traffic. The U;S... Coast Guard has stated that if the current rate of shoaling continues, Miami River,.iMll.; present an unacceptable navigation safety risk over the next five years. This would have profoundly adverse impacts on the businesses developed along the river, which:: employ thousands of Miami -Dade residents. In addition, the Miami River bottom sediments have been determined to contain heavy metal contaminants that are being . flushed out to Biscayne Bay by tidal actions and storm events. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, and the local sponsor, Miami -Dade _County, has proposed to dredge the Miami River to its authorized navigation depth; and thus, remove the contaminated sediments. This Environmental Impact Statement analyzes the effects, beneficial and adverse, of that proposed action. For more information, contact Mr. Kenneth R. Dugger, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Planning Division, P.O. Box 4970, Jacksonville, Florida 32232-0019, phone (904) 232-1686 or facsimilQ 232-3442. Additional comments must be received by 13 May 2002. L-%GROUP"ENSOOTHBY\miatniRVeiscover.doc t t U:$. Army of Engineers Jacksonville District Proaosed By: t ` uaar guneis of t fCgF�O�: Office of the Citi Manager ­; Dsed 2003 Lecu1A6 " 1hMdtives . Remove sunset provision for Miami River Commission Dianne E. Johnson Name 9-30-02 Real Estate & Economic Development 1426 Deparbwent Ext Submitlied Prevdou" siv: No X Yes If so when? I. EXiSUNG PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. The Miami River, a 5.5 mile waterway running through the heart of Florida's largest urban area, is saddled with multiple and overlapping jurisdictions of federal, state, county, and city agencies, resulting in often conflicting and confusing public policy and enforcement. Since its aeration in 1996, the Miami River Commission has capably served as the "one voice for the river." •;•.• • ,• I k I1� •� A.• Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/rssue. (If this Is a request for a LWislative aoororie anon, please list the amount requested and prgvide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). ". By removing the sunset provision from Florida Statute 163.06, the Miamf River Commission will be allowed to continue its mission for the improvement of the Miami River and its surrounding area. B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or delete. ;orida Statute 163.06. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. The Miami River Corridor Urban Irifill Plan was recently adopter as the strategic plan of the Miami River Commission. This plan is scheduled for additional review by the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County legislative bodies in the coming months. This document provides great detail as to the needs and long-term objectives for redevelopment along the river, and specifically calls for the Miami River Commission to remain a leading force to this endeavor. iii �•: :.• ••:•r��l!•► A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be suQRRiffln and their reasons. The supportive groups include the Miami River Commission, the Miami R w Marine Group, the Marine Council, the Trust for Public Land, Miami -Dade County, and various neighborhood associations. B. Identify auvocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be 2RR90d and their reasons. Unknown. IV. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. The City and County will benefit greatly by the added support and unifying nature of the Miami River Commission as we deal with the complex issues facing the river now and into the distant future. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** MIAMI RIVER CORRIDOR URBAN INFILL PLAN EXECU77VE SUALArdRY _ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Miami, Iviiami-Dade County, and the Nliami River Commission along with Miami River Corridor stakeholders, including home owners, commercial interests and marine industries have set in motion this unprecedented Urban Infill planning effort. The Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan is built upon earlier plans for the Miami River, including the Miami River Greenway Action Plan, Miami River Master Plan, Miami River Study Commission Report and Miami River Commission's Water Quality Improvement Plan. The following themes of the Miami River Greenway Action Plan, previously approved by both the City and County Commissions, carry t d " e vision set forth in the Infill Plan: • "The Miami River is Our Home" The Urban Infill Corridor is home to a large multi- cultural population. South Floridas most populated neighborhoods are located within the Miami River Corridor, yet resident's access to the Riverfront is limited. The Infill Plan therefore encourages increased home ownership, neighborhood improvements, and additional iaccess to the waterfront through the development of the Miami River Greenway. In addition, the Infill Plan identifies several "Neighborhood Conservation Districts" to preserve the character of the River's neighborhoods. "The Miami River is a Working River" The geographic location of the Miami River has led it to become the fourth largest port in the State of Florida. In addition to the River's shipping industry, its strong recreational vessel service industry provides necessary repairs and maintenance to Miami -Dade County's nearly 58,000 registered vessels. The Miami River's marine industry generate�s,�h,ousands of full time, high paying jobs. The Infil"lan recommends the creation of a new Waterfront Industrial zoning and land use within unincorporated Miami -Dade County, in the heart of the. Miami River's marine industrial section. • "The Miami River is a Destination Landscape" Through theimplementation of this Infill Plan, the Miami River will become a destination landscape. A destination landscape is one that serves as an attraction for people and activity, like South Beach, generating a critical mass of people and heightening economic activity. The heart of the River's destination landscape is the downtown Riverwalk, connecting to restaurants, retail, cafes, parks and fresh fish markets. "The Miami River is an Important Environmental Resource At Risk" The Miami River's natural environment has deteriorated through 50 years of neglect. The Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan outlines several implementation steps that would significantly improve the River's natural environment, including but not limited to, dredging the River of its environmental contaminants, and retrofitting the adjacent antiquated storm and sanitary sewer systems, which are the source of many of the pollutants entering the River. "The Miami River is an Economic Resource" International trade, travel and tourism are among the most important industries to the Greater Miami economy. The Miami River corridor has not realized its full potential to the tourism industry. The River is quickly becoming a sought-after address for new residential, commercial, and_."' retail development. While the "working river" continues;;:; ,. to be the most significant economic element of the -IL Corridor, tourism and higher property values will enrich 1 this base to make the River a major economic fore inihe local economy. The river greenway system will fiuYher enhance this expansion of economic activity, making river -front areas more accessible, attractive and conneci4w - '-:� Fes• yi'i.� which in turn will continue to increase property values within the River's Urban Infill Corridor. The Infill Plan outlines several operating economic incentive pacicagrsY. to facilitate new businesses opening within the boundary. • "The Miami River is Part of Our Heritage" The "Miami Circle", located at the mouth of the Miami River, is evidence that the River has been the focal point for human settlement for more than 2000 years. The City of Miami was born on the banks of the River when Julia Tuttle enticed Henry Hagler to bring his railroad & development to the mouth of the Rived. The. Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan identifies scvcral areas for historic preservation districts. As the Miami River represents the past, it is also the future of our City. The main objective of this Urban Infill Plan is to establish a .„ unified vision for the future development of the Miami River Corridor. In addition, this vision outlines the ways and means to accomplish the following objectives: .O.^,� � Prepared by IGmkp-Horn and Assodues. Inc.-Sepam6a. 2002 Prepared for the Miami Rivet Commission 1 MIAMI RIVER CORRIDOR UxBAN INFILL PLAN EXECUTIVE SRIr • Promote and Protect River Interests • Encourage Responsible Redevelopment within the Miami River Urban Infill Area • Encourage Public/Private Investment in the River • Expand Public Awareness of the River • Improve Public Perception of the River • Define and Protect the Quality of Life Along the River The Miami River Corridor Urban Infill and Redevelopment Plan is the Strategic Plan that will guide the Miami River Commission's efforts to promote the Miami River Corridor as a multi -modal transportat !ler, which internationally trades $4 billion worth oannually, and is the home to many of Miami's oldest businesses and neighborhoods. The Miami River has been the subject of many plans and a wide variety of competing interests over the last 40 years. This Urban Infill Plan will provide One Voice for the future of the River—The Miami River Corridor. The major themes of this Urban Infill Plan are: • Vision for the River • Investment Along the River • Transportation Along the River • Neigbborhoods Along the River • The River Environment • Implementation Strategies Vision for the River- Arguably, for the first time there is a clear vision for the future of the Miami River. The Plan provides a 'virtual tour' up the River, neighborhood by neighborhood, richly describing the wealth of businesses, historic neighborhoods and industries that make the Miami River truly unique. In just 5.5 miles, a tour along the Miami River reveals so much -Ce 2000 year old Miami Circle, some of Miami's oldest neighborhoods, new riverhont development, the historic Miami River Inn, restaurants, marinas, old and new bridges, parks, recreational boats, 15 operating boatyards, 22 operating shipping terminals, and on a perfect 'Miami River Day even a manatee with a pup. Investment Along the River. The success of the Miami River Corridor will require substantial investment along the River by ix)th the private and public sectors. A redevelopment stimulus package is proposed.to provide financial incentives to spur private developments and investment in the public facilities including roads and greenways in the Miami River Corridor. The City of Miami and Miami -Dade County are already investigating the creation of one or more Tax Increment Finance Districts within the Miami River Corridor. Additionally, local governments will support catalytic redevelopment projects within the Miami River Corridor, which will further generate development activity along the River. The Miami River Commission will assist the private sector with permit facilitation and with improved development practices by providing staff assistance and by the creation of an `urban design center'. Public investment associated with the design of public buildings and spaces will dramatically enhance the value of property within the Miami River Corridor and will 'set the bar' higher for private sector development through a heightened quality of design on all public projects. Public investment includes parks, greenways, civic buildings and facilities, bridges, streets and utilities. The Miami River has a niche within the International trading market. Being a shallow draft port, the River's trading vessels are the perfect size to service Caribbean ports, which currently depend on the international. trading emanating from the Miami River. The $80 million dredging project will return the Federal Navigable Channel to'...' its intended 15 -foot depth, there by significantly increasing the Rivcr's shipping industry's efficiency by providing vessels with the adequate depth to fill cargo holds to hill capacity and, for the first time, to navigate the River regardless of the tide. In addition to the dredging project, this Infill Plan recotnanends ��� Kms. _ new protective zoning for water dependent and water rrla`ced businesses in unincorporated Dade County, sending a deait� message to the River's water dependent businesses and their.d: costumers that they are here to stay with the support of the'_' local, state and federal governments. . Transportation Along the River. The Urban Infill Plan provides a vision for the future of the Miami River Corridor as. . a true multi -modal transportation artery. In total, more than 27. miles of multi -modal transportation infrastructure exists or is planned for the Miami River, including 5.5 miles of waterway, 11 miles of roadway, and'N, miles ofgreenway. Combined with -. the existing metrorail, metromover, buslines and the future Miami -Intermodal Center, the Miami River Corridor should be recognized and designated by the City of Miami, Miami - Dade County and FDOT as the only multi -modal east west connector from the airport to downtown. Once designated :..: as multi -modal transportation corridor, improvement projects can be identified through the MPO process and handing can be sought through the Transportation Equity Act for the 21° MAN Prepared by IGtttky-Hon and Associate, Inc.-Septem2 ber, 200 Prepared for the btiami River Contmiuion 2, MIAMI RIVER CORRIDOR UhdAN INFILL PLAN EXECU= SUMMARY Centurj ji EA -_' i j dud is.1 currently known asTEA3. The Plan outlines specific recommendations to improve pedestrian mobility, provide tragic calming and study potential roadway realignments throughout the Miami River Corridor. Tunnels should be analyzed as alternatives to bridges for future high-volume river crossings. Minimum clearance heights for bridges must be adopted and adhered to by all transportation agencies to protect the Federal Navigation Channel. The Plan also includes recommendations for improved transit service, watercraft transportation and comprehensive transportation planning along the Miami River Corridor. Neighborhoods Along the River: The multicultural neighborhoods along the c in need of protective zoning to preserve structures and the fabric that defines them. New Neighborhood Conservation District Designations for the Spring Garden, Lummus Park, Highland Park and East Little Havana Neighborhoods are proposed to protea the scale, character and quality of life in these neighborhoods along the River. The Plan recommends that the local governments encourage mixed income housing throughout the Miami River Corridor, provided that it does not conflict with or displace existing maritime businesses. Other recommendations in the Plan to improve the quality of life in the neighborhoods along the River include establishing Crime Prevention Through Environment Design (CPTED) regulations and -review processes, continue funding Governor Bush's `Operation Riverwalk' and support for the City of Miami Mayor biai's'.. `Clean up Miami Campaign.' The River Environment: The Urban Infill Plan recognizes that the health of the Miami River is of paramount importance to the long-term sustainability of the Miami River Corridor. The 33 recommendations of the Water Quality Improvement Report should remain as the guideline for stormwater and sanitary sewer system retrofitting. In addition to the long overdue dredging of ; 'Ptaminared sediments, the Miami River Clean-up Vessel should be reactivated and derelict vessels should be removed. The Miami River Corridor is in need of additional greenspace - new parks should be created beneath bridges within tic Miami River Corridor. The Plan recommends the continued protection of Manatees in the Miami River through monitoring of the Miami -Dade County Manatee Protection Plan. Implementation Strategies: The sole measure of success for, this plan is the ability of the local government to implement the recommendations. within. This Urban Infill Plan provides recommendations for catalytic development projects, a list of urban infill sites and a specific list of implementation action steps. The Miami River Commission has adopted the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Planas their strategic plan and will develop a five-year integrated financial plan based on the Plan. A new governance structure is proposed to monitor implementation of the plan. Finally, in order to provide a long- term ongterm commitment for the implementation of the urban infill plan, including the integrated financial plan, and maintaining the required stakeholder participation, the MRC, the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County hereby request that the 2003 Session of the Florida Legislature remove the statutory language that would sunset the MRC. a Prepared by Kimley-Horn and Auociaca. Inc: September 2002 Pmpared Cor the Miami Riwr Commission 3 Subject Matter: a�- of nu n outgo iC CO Office of the City Manager. osed 2003 lealsici ive Iniffd ivies, zy Expansion of the State -designated Enterprise Zone into areas of Little Haiti and the Miami River Corridor Keith A. Carswell Real Estate & Economic Development 1411 Name Deparbnent Ext Submitted PMviousiv: Nc X Yes If so when? During the 2002 legislative session, the Florida State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1906 that authorized local governments (Miami -Dade County) to make application for the subject change. I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing. problem in which this proposal addresses. An additional approximately 4 square mile area of the City of Miami, comprised of portions of Little Haiti and a portion of the Miami River Corridor, suffer chronically unacceptable levels bf poverty, unemployment, physical deterioration, and disinvestment, and will benefit from incentives for business growth and job creation offered through the State Enterprise Zone program. A. Describe In detail your recommendations for addressing this matlw. issue. (If this is a request for a ieaisladve aoor4priation, please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide Impact(s)). ,:fie recommend that the boundary of the State designated Enterprise Zone in Miami Florida be expanded to encompass the specified portions of Little Haiti and the Miami River Corridor as per City of Miami Resolution 02-964. B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/after or delete. We recommend that Chapter 290 of Florida Statutes be amended to accommodate this change. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. Please refer to the application submitted by Miami -Dade County. M. SUPPORT AND OPPOSMON A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies aril/or officials who would be ffilgR2din and their reasons. Miami -Dade County is the applicant of record for this request. B. Identify wvocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and /or local officials who would be and their reasons. No known opposition. M IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our City and/or County. Both the City and the County will benefit from business growth, expanded job opportunities and employment, enhanced property values, and improved physical structures In these presently depressed areas that are the subject of this application. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.** City ofMami Enterprise Zone and Potential Expansion Areas Enterprise Zone Little Haiti and Miami River Additions Potentially Eligible Areas mJ Poverty Rate Greater than 20% _ Zmss_*. City Commission DistrictsMW 02NO ST. Nw m NW Siff ST. I'�=a—"-.yrrr t`tckia ; a MW 35M ST. JU�NTurRfCwusE��Y ANAM If MEauT _ F. iwaTMsr. �. BW 9FH ST. Disbid4--- p k SwUMSr. CJAIlIEKNY VWAM SWMTMST. ' OWAVNE MY - TTS -oa-964 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF MIAMI DADS COUNTY'S ACTIONS TO AMEND AND EXPAND THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE EXISTING STATE ENTERPRISE ZONE TO AREAS OF LITTLE HAITI AND THE MIAMI RIVER CORRIDOR WITH A LIMIT OF FOUR SQUARE MILES. WHEREAS, in the 2002 legislative session the Florida State legislature passed Senate. Bill 1906 that authorized the amending and expansion of the Enterprise Zone in the Little Haiti community and the Miami River Corridor with a limit of four square miles; and WHEREAS, Miami Dade County, the responsible jurisdiction, began the process of determining eligible areas within Little Haiti and the Miami River Corridor, and WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County consulted the City in regard to additional areas to be included; and WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County incorporated all suggestions proposed by the City; and WHEREAS, the proposed boundary modifications. will be submitted to the Miami-Dadeounty Commission for adoption on September 24t', 2002; and WHEREAS, the deadline for submitting the proposed boundary revisions �M to the State of Florida is bctober 1, 2002; and WHEREAS, the proposed boundary revisions maximize the area in the City eligible for inclusion in the State Enterprise Zone (see Exhibit 1); and 1 WHEREAS,, the areas of. Little Haiti and the Miami River Corridor proposed for inclusion suffer chronically unacceptable levels of poverty, unemployment, physical deterioration, and disinvestment; and WHEREAS, the State Enterprise Zone program offers incentives to business enterprises that encourage job creation: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY. FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals set forth in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if full set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Commission supports the adoption of Miami -Dade - County's aciions to expand the boundary lines for an existing State Enterprise Zone. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor! ' If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it 3MI become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was.passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 2002. MANUEL A. DIAZ, MAYOR ATTEST: PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON CITY CLERK w City ofMame Enterprise Zone and Proposed Expansion Areas Proposed Expansion Areas 0 Existing Enterprise Zone M * soave. Ckr arwmai. Ud Nv .. d Em awk Owd"O" I a CONSENT AGENDA CONrD CA 20. RESOLUTION - (J-02-) - (EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S ACTIONS) EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S ACTIONS TO AMEND AND EXPAND THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE EXISTING STATE ENTERPRISE ZONE TO AREAS OF LITTLE HAITI AND THE MIAMI RIVER CORRIDOR WITH A LIMIT OF FOUR SSQQI . RILES. CA21. RESOLUTION - (J-02-) - (RE-ESTABLISHING AND RE-CREATING THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD) m RE-ESTABLISHING AND RE-CREATING THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR THE 'BOARD'S PURPOSE, SUNSET, MEMBERSHIP, QUALIFICATIONS, TERMS OF OFFICE, VACANCIES; OFFICERS, PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY, MEETINGS, QUORUM, VOTING; ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS, ASSIGNMENT OF STAFF, COUNSEL; 'AND NOTICES AND FILING OF RECORDS. PAM 18 SEPTET aM 11, 2002 R-02-964 MOVED: TEELE SECONDED: WMON UNANIMOUS R-02-965. (MODIFIED) MOVED: TEEM SECONDED: WINTON UNANIMOUS a CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA. . INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM The Honorable Mayor and Members DATE: 'FILE: of the City Commission SuBJEC' : Support for the Expansion of the State Enterprise Zone FROM: Carlos A. Gimenez City Manager RECOMMENDATION: REFERENCES: For City Commission Meeting of September 11 h, 2002 ENCLOSURES: Resolution It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution in support for adoption of Miami -Dade County's efforts to expand the boundary lines of the existing State Enterprise Zone to areas of Little Haiti and the Miami River Corridor with a limit of four square miles. BACKGROUND: In the 2002 legislative session, the Florida State legislature passed Senate Bill 1906 dal', Y'x authorized the amending and expansion of the Enterprise Zone in the Little Haiti community and the Miami River Corridor with a limit of four square miles. The , eligibility criterion for Enterprise Zone expansion is that a census tract or specific block groups have a poverty rate of at least twenty percent. Miami -Dade County;-". responsible jurisdiction, began the process of determining eligible areas by requesting recommendations from the City. The City provided recommendations that expanded the boundary 3.86 square miles and maximized- the areas within the City: The City recommendations were subsequently incorporated into the proposed boundary revisions. The boundary revisions will be presented for adoption to the Miami -Dade County Commission on September 24, 2002 and forwarded to the State of Florida by an October 1, 2002 deadline. By adopting the recommended areas, businesses will be able to access the State AN&erprise Zone program that offers incentives that encourage job creation. Staff is currently evaluating the feasibility of incorporating other areas of the City into the Beterprise Zone. These additional areas -will be presented to the State at the upcoming legi§lative session. FISCAL IMPACT No fiscal impact. P/Jt,.1k : 4'S CAG/DB/ARW/KC/BS PTJ =701—URs ` Proposed Bv: of * 16114i sunis �E Co. F1 ��yf Office of the City -Manager. Proposed 2003 Ledislafive `.Initiativas Expansion of the State -designated Enterprise Zone into other qualified areas of the City of Miami. Keith A. Carswell Name Real Estate & Economic Development Department Submitted Previously: No X Yes If so when? I. EXISTING PROBLEM Describe in detail, the existing problem in which this proposal addresses. Additional areas of the City of Miami suffer chronically unacceptable levels of poverty, unemployment, physical deterioration, and disinvestment, and will benefit from incentives for business growth and job creation offered through the State Enterprise Zone program. A. Describe in detail your recommendations for addressing this matter/Issue. (If this is a request for a Iggislative appropriation. please list the amount requested and provide a solid justification. Also discuss any regional or statewide impact(s)). We recommend that the boundary of the State designated Enterprise Zone in Miami, Florida be expanded to encompass all qualifying anus of the City not presently Included in the Erprise Zone. B. Identify existing statutes that your proposal would amend/alter or dere. We recommend that Chapter 290 of Florida Statutes be amended to accommodate this change. C. List any significant reports or sources available to supporting the proposal. Analysis of affected areas is underway and will be submitted upon completion. M. SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION A. Identify any advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entities/agencies and/or officials who would be SHRRgrthfe and their reasons. City will seek Miami -Dade County's support for this request. B. identify advocacy or support groups, including other governmental entlties/agencies and /or local officials who would be 2p9gud and their reasons. No known opposition. Iv. IMPACT Identify how the proposal may impact our qty and/or County. Both the Qty and the County will benefit from business growth, expanded job opportunities and employment, enhanced property values, and Improved physical structures In these presently depressed areas that are the subjed of this application. **Please attach draft language and or supporting documentation.**