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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-99-0454a J-99-529 6/22/99 RESOLUTION NO. 9 9- 454 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING ALL ASSETS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FROM THE MIAMI RIVER COORDINATING COMMITTEE TO THE MIAMI RIVER COMMISSION ("COMMISSION"), OR A NOT -FOR -PROFIT CORPORATION CREATED BY THE COMMISSION TO FULFILL THE PURPOSES OF THE COMMISSION AS SET FORTH BY LAW. WHEREAS, on January 1, 1986, the Governor of the State of Florida created the Miami River Coordinating Committee by Executive Order No. 86-4 for a period of one year; and WHEREAS, on October 24, 1986, the City of. Miami, Miami -Dade County and the State of Florida entered into a Memorandum of Understanding clarifying and delineating the responsibilities of the City of Miami and the Miami -Dade County in governing and maintaining the Miami River and creating the Miami River Coordinating Committee; and WHEREAS, Chapter 98-402, Section 5, Laws of Florida, created ATTACHraE :ks CORTMXZ3 cm COIVMSSION DETING OF JUN 2 2 9999 ,Resolution No. 99-- 454 the Miami River Commission (the "Commission"); and WHEREAS, in addition to other responsibilities and roles, Chapter 98-402, Section 5, Laws of Florida, charged the Commission with performing substantially all of the coordinating and intergovernmental cooperation roles that the Miami River Coordinating Committee had previously performed; and WHEREAS, in light of the enactment of Chapter 98-402, Section 5, Laws of Florida, creating the Miami River Commission, the City of Miami, Miami -Dade County and the State of Florida now desire to disband the Miami River Coordinating Committee; and WHEREAS, the Miami River Coordinating Committee incorporated an entity to hold its funds entitled Up The River, Inc.; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Amended Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Miami, Miami -Dade County and the State of Florida, the City Commission agrees that all office equipment, computers, furniture, supplies and other personal property of the Miami River Coordinating Committee shall be transferred to the Miami River Commission or a not -for -profit corporation created by the Commission to fulfill the purposes of the Commission as set forth by law; and WHEREAS, all funds presently held by the Miami River Coordinating Committee and Up The River, Inc. shall be - 2 - 99- 4054 transferred to the Commission or a not -for -profit corporation created by the Commission to fulfill the purposes of the Commission as set forth by law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized!-' to enter into an Amended Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Miami, Miami -Dade County and the State of Florida, in substantially the attached form, for the purpose of transferring all assets and responsibilities from the Miami River Coordinating Committee to the Miami River Commission, or a not -for -profit corporation created by the Miami River Commission to fulfill the 1i The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. - 3 - 99- 454 !' purposes of the Miami River Commission as set forth by law. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.�' PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of June 1999. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with (41is :i I.' ... � : 3 3c,, 5ymr j1ncr4warA-P(nofirAeJu,- proval of this legislation by signing it in Sind I eyi s tion now becomes effective with the elapse of ten -sio action ATTEST: regarding same, without the Mayor ararcising & Cite Clerk WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK -#-2 D/AS XZORM AI CORRECTNESS: rZ LlobNDRO" V I LARELLO 0Y ATTORNEY 536:RCL:BSS If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall 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. - 4 - 9 9 — 4ra4 AMENDED IN.-MORANDUNI OF UNDERSTANDING AMONG THE CITY OF ML-Oyf 1, i IL•+►MI-DADE COUNTY AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA RELATING TO THE ML41NIT RIVER COORDINATING CONUMITTEE This agreement is made and entered into among the City of Miami, hereinafter referred to as the "City," Miami -Dade County, hereinafter referred to as the "County," and the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "State." The City, the County and the State are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, on January 1, 1986, the Governor of the State of Florida created the Miami River Coordinating Committee by Executive Order 86-4 for a period of one year; and WHEREAS, on October 24, 1986, the City, the County and the State entered into a memorandum of understanding clarifying and delineating the responsibilities of the City and the County in governing and maintaining the Miami River and creating the Miami River Coordinating Committee, a copy of which is attached and incorporated by reference herein; and WHEREAS, Chapter 98-4C2, Section 5, Laws of Flo►•ida, created the Miami River Commission; and WHEREAS, in addition to other responsibilities and roles, Chapter 98-402, Section 5, Laws of Florida, charged the Nfiami River Commission with perforating substantially all of the coordinating and intergovernmental cooperation roles that the Miami River Coordinating Committee had previously performed; and WHEREAS, in light of the enactment of Chapter 98-402, Section 5, Laws of Florida, creating the Miami River Commission, the City, the County and the State now desire to disband the Miami River Coordinating Committee; and WHEREAS, the Miami River Coordinating Committee incorporated an entity to hold its funds entitled Up the River, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THESE PREMISES AND MUTUAL PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN, THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. All office equipment, computers, furniture, supplies and other personal property of the Miami River Coordinating Committee shall be transferred to the Miami River Commission. 2. All funds presently held by the Miami River Coordinating Committee and Up The River, Inc. shall be transferred to the Miami River Commission to fulfill the purposes of the Commission as set forth in law. 9 9 - 454 4 of All debts anu . bligations of the Miami River Coordinating Committee shall bepaid from funds held by the Committee. Theeeafter, all bank accounts of the Miami River Coordinating Committee shall be closed. The Memorandum of Understanding entered by the Parties on October 24, 1986 is hereby superseded and terminafed and the Miami River Coordinating Committee is dissolved in recognition of the newly -created Miami River Commission. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Patties have executed this agreement this Fday 1999. CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF M AMI, FLORIDA By: Donald F1 Warshaw, City Manager Attest By: Walter J. Fonman, City Cleric STATE OF FLORIDA By: Governor Approved by City Attorney as to Form and legal correctness. Alejandro Vilarello City Attorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: County Manager Attest Clerk of the Board By: Deputy Cleric Approved by County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency. 99- 454 I ry yry V11 ..I. nl.. v7v VW2 2679 1 ' MEMORAMOUM OF UND£RSTAND:WG 8ETWUN THE CITY OF MIAMI, DADE COUNTY AND THE STATE Or FLORIDA XZLATINC %V THE MINMI ATVIN AND ITS ?RreUTARIRS EAST OF THE SALINITY STRUCTURE AT 36TH AVENUE 1, This agreement is made and entered into between the City of Miami, hereinafter referred to as the 'City', Metropolitan Dade County, hereinafter referred to as the •County', and the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "state'. NITNESStTH+ wwxAZAs, the parties hereto desire to clarify and delineate the responsibilities of the City an.a the County in governing and maintaininq the Miami Rivers and MNERFAs, the parties desire to establish the RiamL sliver CoerdinatinQ Cvnnittee to act so a clearinghouse of lnfarmation tar oitiasne nesdinT aesistanca regarding any of the various agencies having jurisdiction over the River, as well as other :unctions enumerated in Section a of the agreement. NOW, THZRZFORL►, IN CONSIDERATION OF THESE PPXKIsZS AND MM;41. PROMISES CONTAINED HZRL:N, THS PARTIiS ROSY AGM AS FOUAV$r A. DZLiNZATION or REOAONOIPSLITIEs OF THE CITY AMD COUNTY IN GOVEANtNG AND MAINTAIN2VG THR MIAMI RIvBR I. TP* city of Miami Marine Patrol is the primary agency responsible for law enforcement from the mouth of the river to the city's boundary which is just west of 21th Avenue. , 2. The Metro -Dads Marine Patrol is the primary agency responsible for law enforcement from the City's boundary just vast of 27th Avenue to the salinity structure at a6th Avenue. 3. A mutual aid .agreement allows City and County law enforcement agencies to cooperate and assist each other with routine law enforcement across jurisdictional•iines. 99- 454 - bvi i. The Mlami Marine Patrol, Matra -Dade Marina Patrol, Florida Marine Patrol and united States coast Guard will cooperate in scheduling working shifts so that the river will be patrolled for the greatest number CC hones possible per Zt-hour day- S. The City and County will make regular surveys of;th• river for the purpose of locating and assisting in the removal.ce derelict vessels (as defined by law) and ih enforcing applicable mooring codest however, the FLorida Departmont of Natural Resources is the primary agency responsibla for funding the removal of derelict vessels from the Mimi hives. `. Dads Co%Lnty vill•contincs to of for use of the Ar:ilieial Rest Program for placement of derelict vessels and to offer the assistance of the Nacre -cad• Marine patrol and swab !quad to isetlitate the sinking of derelict vessels as part of the Artificial Reef program. 7. rho Dads County Department of 8nvironmental Resources Management is the primary agency respnnaible for environmental concerns In and along the river. 1. The City will notify O.E.R..M. of potential pollutants and anvirorcAmtal concerns to the stunt, River, rooperate with and assist o.Z.R.M. to whatever extent possible in the elimination of river pollution. 9. The City and County will work together to obtain funds to eliminate or redesign storm+ater outfails in tho KlimL River that cannot be upgraded with existing funds. 10. Dade county's O.E.R.N. is the primary agency responsible for identifying the sources of pollutants entering the Miami ltivir, remedying those situations with proper onforcoment and seeking nesietance from the Florida Department of Environmental. l+egulation, the rLorida Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Army Corps of RngLneers and other sources to identify additional methods for eliminating existing -4- 99=- -.454 sources of pollution, cleaning up contaminated sediments and preventing future pollution of the rives, 11. The City and County will undertake ehorsline stabilisation and rwegetatlon protects at suitable locutions along the river an grants and other sources of tending become available. 12. Dads County will continue to provide the services of Me. Cleanup, a vessel which removes floating debris from the river. 17- The City and County will provide courtesy notice to the Dade County Archaeologist when permitting developments along the Miami River. 14. The City and County will -encourage activities which provide public &warmness of the HOmi Aivor and its r1oh heritage. 1s. The City and County agree to respond promptly to reports of code violations on riverfront properties. H. MIR.MI RIVFR COORDINATING COMNX7rZN `}!` The City and County recognise the need for an ongoing Mi sliver Coordinating CoMmsttee with a similar mix of public and ppitieto citisens as previously created by Governor Bob Graham and such Comdiittei In hereby created. 1. n"a Comaictes shall be composed.df eleven members selected as follows e ' (a) The Manager. City of Miami, or hfa designated staff member. (b) Three po:aons, appointed by the mismi City coaiaission, who have demonstrated an interest in the protection and enhancement of the !Bassi River and who are not elected officials or employees of the City of Miami, and who represent an appropriate cross seetiion of businesses, conservationists, prop.rty owners, and other citisons interested in the welfare of the Miami River. (cl The Manager, Metropolitan WO County, or his designated staff mamber. 0 rim �r SYSTEMS, INC. - SOUTHEAST 6954 N.W. 12 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33126 305-477-9149 •800-287-4799 - FAX 305-477-7526 I s a photocopy in poor condition FC 017 �' •�VIM � Mai w.r ... Y.7V {'`1 ��� 1 (d) Throe persons, appointed by the Dade County Commission, who have demonstrated an interest In the protection and enhancement Of the Miami River and who are not elected officiAl or setployses of Matropoll- tan Dads County and who represent an appropriate 'roes section of busLneases Conservationists, property owners, and other citizens interested in the welfare of the Miami River. (a) One staff member from the Florida Governor's office. (f) TWO persons, appointed by the Florida Covernor, who have demonstrated an interest in the protection and anhancement of the Miami Aivor and who are not elected officials or employees o! the •Cat• of Florida and who represent, an appropriate cross section of businsasss, conservationists, property owners, and other eitisens Interested Ln the welfare of the Miami River. 2. "embers selected under raragraph 1(n), (a) and (e) shall serve In perpetuity. Numbers selected under Paragraph 1(b) and (d) shall serve terms of 3, 2 and I years respectively. Members selected under Paragraph 1(9) shall serve tors►* of 2 and 2 years respectively. Vaeaneiea on the Comittee ihall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. 1. The Committee shall elect a chairman from among its nambsrs. Tho CoPW ttee shall meet at the call of the Chairman. The Committee shall formulate its own rulas and raqulations. Six me"'*rs constit a quorum for the transaction of business. 4. The iUAW River Coordinating Committee shall provide the following services (a) act as a clearinghouse of information for citizens needing' assistance regarding any of tho multiple agencies having jurisdiction over the river, } -6- c 9 9 - 454 vow 1« 26 I i (bf work with the Miami pivot business comwunity and act as a liaison between that community and the City and County, (e) be empowered to acb ept and expend grsnts and other donations from City and County agencies or Prom private sources for bho Purposes of carrying out its duties and responslbIlitfea under this 44reement, (d) make recommendations for review and action by the appropriate City, County and other agenrise that perform functions and services relating to.the Mimi River, (el establish its headquaters on the river, possibly at a park or other public property, (f) and make an annual report of its sari%-itiss.- 5. The creation of that Mimi river Coordinating Cossaittee shall take effect upon the expiration of Zxecutive order Number 46-e by Florida cavesnor Sob Graham on 9anuary !, ifi9. 6. This agreement sloes not email any provision of funds by the City of Mimi or pads County for Committee staff or related administrative expenses either now or in the future. rm MZTMSQ WNZR=jr, the parties have executed this agreement this da of 0+"��• a 19D6. C o Niatai Metropolitan 0qide ounty Clky Manager County manager state O r or Governor I� - i iY • avacy e..•. seLere =9APQUr#nZA';4 O FOVi 4 COWCTNSD3.� ZA /CLC7 of "Lou CITY AYTORNZY r,`VMM/X .. • Mayor •„� ��' y JIICM A. 0RI01111 �Clo . •' p c-r�•�c..a. ', s • i 9•r,,,,, omen asap Ll 99- 454 s. 163.05 t996 SUPPLEMENT TO FLOP' ' STATUTES 1997 I B wit, :opy provided to the Legislative Committee Inte,,,vernmental Relations t7) The Comptroller may enter into contracts and agreements with other state and local agencies and with any person, association, corporation, or entity other than the program providers. for the purpose of administering this section. (8) The Comptroller shall provide fiscal oversight to ensure that funds expended for the program are used in accordance with the contracts entered into pursuant to subsection (4) (9) The Legislative Committee on Intergovern- mental Relations shall annually conduct a performance review of the program. The findings of the review shall be presented in a report submitted to the Govemor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Comptroller by January 15 of each year. Watory-4. S, 92-309; s. S. cr 9&311: 3. 3. M. 96.25E. ,163.06 Miami River Commission.— (1)(a) The Miami River Commission is hereby established as the official coordinating clearinghouse for all public policy and projects related to the Miami River to unite all governmental agencies, businesses, and residents in the area to speak with one voice on river issues; to develop coordinated plans, priorities, programs, projects, and budgets that might substan- tially improve the river area; and to act as the principal advocate and watchdog to ensure that river projects are funded and implemented in a proper and timely manner. (b) The commission may seek and receive funding to further its coordinating functions regarding river improvement projects of the commission. Nothing in this act affects or supersedes the regulatory authortty of any governmental agency or any local government, and any responsibilities of any governmental entity relating to the Miami River shall remain with such respective governmental entity. However, the commis- sion may accept any specifically defined coordinating authority or functions delegated to the commission by any governmental entity, through a memorandum of understanding or other legal instrument. The commis- sion shall use powers of persuasion to achieve its objectives through the process of building a consensus work plan and through widespread publication of regu- lar progress reports. (2) The Miami River Commission shall consist of: (a) A policy committee comprised of the Govemor, the chair of the Dade delegation, the chair of the gov- eming board of the South Florida Water Management District, the Miami -Dade County State Attorney, the Mayor of Miami, the Mayor of Miami -Dade County, a commissioner of the City of Miami Commission, a com- missioner of the Miami -Dade County Commission, the chair of the Miami River Marine Group, the chair of the Marine Council, the Executive Director of the Down- town Development Authority, and the chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce; two neighbor- hood representatives, selected from the Spring Garden Neighborhood Association, the Grove Park Neighbor- hood Association, and the Miami River Neighborhood Enhancement Corporation, one neighbor sentatrve to be appointed by the city com one neighborhood representative to be' a the county commission, each selected fr three names submitted by each such orgar representative from an environmental or c, t;on, appointed by the Govemor; and three at -large. who shall be persons who have strated history of involvement on the k through business, residence, or volunteer appointed by the Govemor, one appointed commission, and one appointed by the tour sion. All members shall be voting members mtttee shall also include a member of the Ur Congressional delegation and the Captain of Miami as a representative of the United St Guard, as nonvoting, ex officio members. committee may meet monthly, but shall me quarterly. (b) A managing director who has the res to implement plans and programs. (c) A working group consisting of all gov agencies that have jurisdiction in the Miami F as well as representatives from business associations. (3) The policy committee shall have the powers and duties: (a) Consolidate existing plans, programs, posals into a coordinated strategic plan for ment of the Miami River and surroundin addressing environmental, economic, sock ational, and aesthetic issues. The commit monitor the progress on each element of such shall revise the plan regularly. (b) Prepare an integrated financial plan L different jurisdictional agencies available for; financial resources. The committee shall mo progress on each element of such plan and re plan regularty. (c) Provide technical assistance and polib port as needed to help implement each eleme strategic and financial plans. (d) Accept any specifically defined coor authority or function delegated to the committe, level of government through a memorandum c standing or other legal instrument. (e) Publicize a semiannual report des accomplishments of the commission and each r. agency, as well as the status of each pending to committee shall distribute the report to the c county commissions and mayors, the Govemo of the Dade County delegation, stakeholders, local media. (f) Seek grants from public and privates, and receive grant funds to provide for the enhanc of its coordinating functions and activities and ac ter contracts that achieve these goals. (g) Coordinate a joint planning area agrrs between the Department of Community Affairs, T and the county under the provisions 163.3177(11)(a), (b), and (c). (h) Provide a forum for exchange of inbm and facilitate the resolution of conflicts. 326 9 9 - 4 15 4 !. t 53 04 neighborhood repro, it, city commission an ve to be appointed b1' ;t'lected from a list such organization; o a rental or civic assoc,a r, and three members who have a dernort. •1 on the Miami River volunteer activity on e appointed by the t:iy by the county cornrn ig members. The Corn. per of the United Stat :he Captain of the Poll he United States Coa,tt members. The pot out shall meet at lea :) has the responsibpm, ns. Ing of all governmental the Miami River area m business and tic call have the following i is, programs, and pro. egic plan for improve. i surrounding areas, )nomic, social, recre. The committee chap ?ment of such plan and Zaneial plan using the available for projected :tee shall monitor the .h plan and revise the nce and political sup. t each element of the defined coordinating the committee by any emorandum of under. t. 31 report describing ion and each member 3ch pending task. The sport to the city and the Governor, chair stakeholders, and the and private sources for the enhancement :tivities and adminis- oals. rig area agreement unity Affairs, the city, provisions of s. ange of information ,licts. 6 _ 1998 SUPPLEMENT TO F' -10A JUTES 1997 163.p AL;, as a clearinghouse for public information if) CI public education programs. and Establish the Miami River working group, ill members to the group, and organize subcom- app°i s delegate tasks, and seek council from mem. f^itt of the working group as necessary to cant' out the very Of and duties listed in this subsection. potul E1ect officers and adopt rules of procedure as e�ary to carry out the powers and duties listed above and solicit appointing authorities to name replaart,� pate for on a�eguta� basisee members who do ^O(1) Hire the managing director, who shall be authorized to represent the comssioramsofand to ommfs- ment le - all policies, p do P 9 ^ The committee shall employ any additional staff n�e�a;; to�assscri ist the managing director. Witte 'W W . a+. 96.402, proved" that 1iMa Miami Rivar Comin"an shall ut dvw�a of the Mimi commission during Ru- Wwminiis Smwon fiouid )♦continued and raanaolt5e dAaontnuabn �t63.061 Miami River Commission; unanimous vote required for certain acts. — No item, motion, directive, or policy position that would impact or in any way diminish levels of currently permitted commercial activity on the Miami River or ,iverfront properties shall be adopted by the Miami 8iver Commission passed fbounanimous of the appointed ppnteaemberotecmmissionthen in office. (2) No item, motion, directive, or policy position suggesting, proposing, or otherwise promoting addi- tional taxes, fees, charges, or any other financial obli- gation on owners of riverfront property or shipping com- panies or operators shall be adopted by the Miami giver Commission unless passed by a unanimous vote of all appointed members of the commission then in office. taatory st. S. 7. cri 96-402. , .�.Seawn 7. Ch. 9&a02. Provd" mar ltlhe Miami Rmw commission sJiafl .ymnUa Jut, 1, 2003, unlots tha Logiaiatura, in a snow Of in* OraatCn, OWa- ,a„ WO tnynoksriments of the Miami Rrvor Cornrriission dump tM 2003 Regur ar Session. oatarlM fin at Mill ationm-ssion should ba Continued and raitcn rT^scnt proudn g PART II COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION 163.3164 Definitions. 163.3171 Areas of authority under this act. 163.3177 Required and optional elements of compre- hensive plan; studies and surveys. 163.3180 Concurrency. 163.3184 Process for adoption of comprehensive plan or plan amendment. 163.3187 - Amendment of adopted comprehensive plan. 163.3191 Evaluation and appraisal of comprehensive plan. 163.3202 land development regulations. 163.3245 Optional sector plans. S. It 163.3164 Deflnitions.—As used in this act: (1) -Administration Commission' means the nor and the Cabinet, and for purposes of this c the commission shall act on a simple majont,. except !hat for purposes of imposing the sanctior vided in s. 163.3184(1 1). affirmative action require the approval of the Governor and at leas: other members of the commission. (2) 'Area' or "area of )unsdiction- means tht area qualifying under the provisions of this act, wt- this be all of the lands lying within the limits of an porated municipality, lands in and adjacent to inc rated municipalities, all unincorporated lands wit county, or areas comprising combinations of the : in incorporated municipalities and unincorpor areas of counties. (3) "Coastal area" means the 35 coastal cou, and all coastal municipalities within their bound, designated coastal by the state land planning age (4) "Comprehensive plan" means a plan that m the requirements of ss. 163.3177 and 163.3178. (5) "Developer" means any person, includir governmental agency, undertaking any developrr as defined in this act. (6) "Development" has the meaning given it it 380.04. (7) "Development order" means any order graft denying, or granting with conditions an application a development permit. (8) "Development permit" includes any buildi permit, zoning permit, subdivision approval, rezonir certification, special exception, variance, or any oth official action of local government having the effect permitting the development of land. (9) "Governing body" means the board of cour commissioners of a county, the commission or court' of an incorporated municipality, or any other chief go erring body of a unit of local government, however de: ignated, or the combination of such bodies where join utilization of the provisions of this act is accomplishe as provided herein. (10) 'Govemmentai agency" means: (a) The United States or any department, commie sion, agency, or other instrumentality thereof. (b) This state or any department, commissior agency, or other instrumentality thereof. (c) Any local govemment, as defined in this sec tion, or any department, commission, agency, or othe instrumentality thereof. (d) Any school board or other special district authority, or govemmental entity. (11) "Land" means the earth, water, and air, above, below, or on the surface, and includes any improve- ments or structures customarily regarded as land. (12) "Land use" means the development that has occurred on the land, the development that is proposed by a developer on the land, or the use that is permitted or permissible on the land under an adopted compre- hensive plan or element or portion thereof, land devel- opment regulations, or a land development code, as the context may indicate. (13) 'Local government" means any county or municipality. 327 r 9 9 r CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 30 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM _ TO: Honorable Mayor and Members DATE: JUN 14 1999 FILE: of the City Commission SUBJECT: Miami River Coordinating Committee FROM: 1 REFERENCES: Donald H. Warshaw City Manager ENCLOSURES: RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully requested that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution to. disband the Miami River Coordinating Committee; transfer all of its assets, including funds, furniture, office equipment and personal property to the newly -formed Miami Coordinating Commission; and authorize the City Manager to execute the attached memorandum of understanding between the City of Miami, Miami -Dade County and the State of Florida relating to the Miami River Commission. BACKGROUND: The Miami River Coordinating Committee was created on January 1, 1986, by the Governor of the State of Florida via Executive Order 86-4 for a finite period. On October 24, 1986, the City, the County and the State entered into a memorandum of understanding to clarify and delineate the responsibilities of the City and the County in governing and maintaining the Miami River and creating the Miami River Coordinating Committee. Subsequently, Chapter 98-402, Section 5, Laws of Florida, created the Miami River Commission in 1998 and charged the new Commission with performing substantially all of the coordinating and intergovernmental cooperation roles that the Miami River Coordinating Committee had previously performed. The attached memorandum of understanding would allow for the transfer all assets of the Coordinating Committee, including funds, to the new Miami River Commission. This agreement would supersede the prior agreement and would have to be executed by the City, County and State to take effect. 9el- 454-