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Resolution: R-15-0371
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 15-01086
Final Action Date: 9/10/2015
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT, IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH THE PARKS FOUNDATION OF
MIAMI-DADE, INC. ("FOUNDATION"), A NOT -FOR -PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO -HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00) TO THE FOUNDATION AS PREVIOUSLY
ALLOCATED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 14-0383, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER
29, 2014, FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AS
DEFINED IN SECTION 13-5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE
UNDERLINE PROJECT (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE GREENLINK PROJECT)
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 14-0383, adopted September 29, 2014, the Miami City
Commission authorized, inter alia, the allocation in an amount of two -hundred thousand dollars
($200,000.00) for the Underline project from impact fees through Project No. B-40598; and
WHEREAS, the Friends of the Underline, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit corporation, has entered
into an agreement with the Parks Foundation of Miami -Dade, Inc. ("Foundation"), a Florida
not -for -profit corporation to develop the Underline project; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2015, the Miami City Commission authorized the City Manager to
negotiate a grant agreement with the Foundation to disburse the abovementioned impact fees via
Resolution No. 15-0218, adopted May 14, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that numerous economic, social, health, and
environmental benefits that would ensue from realization of the Underline as a linear park;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORI DA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted
by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized {1} to execute a grant agreement, in substantially
the attached form, and take all other actions necessary to provide funding in the amount of
two -hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) to the Foundation as previously allocated pursuant to
Resolution No. 14-0383, adopted September 29, 2014, for parks and recreation system improvements
as defined in Section 13-5 of the Code of the City of Miami for the Underline Project (formerly known
as the Greenlink Project) within the city limits of the City of Miami.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature
of the Mayor. {2}
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Footnotes:
{1 } 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 Charter and Code
provisions.
{2} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) 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 .
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Resolution: R-15-0397
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 15-01086a
Final Action Date: 9/10/2015
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR FUNDING OF PHASE ONE OF THE UNDERLINE
PROJECT FROM PARK IMPACT FEES ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONSTRUCTION OF
BUILDINGS WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED (500) FEET TO THE EAST OF PHASE ONE
OF THE UNDERLINE PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION
DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) PROVIDED THAT SAID FUNDS SHALL BE EXPENDED
ON PHASE ONE OF THE UNDERLINE PROJECT WITHIN FOUR (4) YEARS.
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2015, the City Commission authorized a grant agreement for Parks
Foundation of Miami -Dade, Inc. in an amount of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) in impact
fees for improvements to the Metrorail right of way from the Miami River to Dadeland South Station for
a project known as "The Underline"; and
WHEREAS, enhancing this linear park within the City of Miami ("City") will provide numerous
benefits to the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to further effectuate this goal by entering into an agreement to give an
additional one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) in impact fees to Miami -Dade County for Phase One of
The Underline;
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 adopted by
reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized{1 } to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding
with Miami -Dade County for funding of Phase One of the Underline Project from park impact fees
attributable to construction of buildings with five hundred (500) feet to the east of Phase One of the
Underline Project in an amount not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) provided that said
funds shall be expended on Phase One of the Underline Project within four (4) years.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature
of the Mayor.{2}
Footnotes:
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{1 } 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.
{2} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) 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 .
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City of Miami
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Resolution: R-16-0409
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 16-00637
Final Action Date: 9/8/2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO FUND A PORTION OF THE UNDERLINE PROJECT
WITH CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") PARK IMPACT FEES ATTRIBUTABLE TO NEW
DEVELOPMENT AS DEFINED IN CHAPTER 13, SECTIONS 13-5 AND 13-6 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, THAT HAVE PAID OR
WILL PAY IMPACT FEES WITHIN ONE THOUSAND (1,000) FEET OF THE
UNDERLINE PROJECT IN DISTRICTS 2 AND 4 AND FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF
ANY IMPACT FEES COLLECTED WITHIN ONE THOUSAND (1,000) FEET OF THE
UNDERLINE PROJECT IN DISTRICT 3 IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS ($50,000,000.00), PROVIDED THAT SAID FUNDS
SHALL BE EXPENDED ON THE UNDERLINE PROJECT WITHIN SIX (6) YEARS
OF THE DATE OF PAYMENT OF THE IMPACT FEE BY THE OWNER OF THE
PROPERTY TO THE CITY; FURTHER PROVIDING THAT SAID FIFTY MILLION
DOLLAR ($50,000,000.00) CAP BE REDUCED IF THE UNDERLINE PROJECT
RECEIVES FUNDS FROM OTHER SOURCES OR IT IS DETERMINED IN THE
FUTURE THAT THE OVERALL PROJECT COST WILL BE LESS; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCLUDE THE UNDERLINE PROJECT IN
THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AS DEFINED IN SECTION 13-5 OF THE
CITY CODE TO ALLOW FOR CREDITS AGAINST IMPACT FEES FOR NEW
DEVELOPMENT SEEKING TO IMPROVE THE UNDERLINE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2015, the City Commission passed Resolution No. 15-0371,
authorizing a grant to the Parks Foundation of Miami -Dade, Inc. in the amount of two hundred
thousand dollars ($200,000.00) paid from City of Miami ("City") impact fees for improvements to the
Metrorail right of way from the Miami River to Dadeland South Station for a project known as the
"Underline Project" ("Underline Project"); and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2015, the City Commission passed Resolution No. 15-0397
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Miami -Dade County
("County") for the funding of phase one of the Underline Project utilizing City park impact fees
attributable to construction within five hundred (500) feet to the east of phase one of the Underline
Project in an amount not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000.00); and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the cost of the entirety of the Underline Project is approximately
one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000.00); and
WHEREAS, roughly fifty percent (50%) of the Underline Project is located in the City; and
WHEREAS, enhancing this recreational space within the City will provide numerous benefits to
the surrounding community; and
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WHEREAS, the City wishes to further support the Underline Project and effectuate this goal by
entering into another Memorandum of Understanding with the County which will allow the City to assist
in the funding of the Underline Project up to fifty million dollars ($50,000,000.00) utilizing City park
impact fees collected from new development, as defined in Chapter 13, Sections 13-5 and 13-6 of the
Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code") that have paid or will pay impact fees
within one thousand (1,000) feet of the Underline Project in Districts 2 and 4 and fifty percent (50%) of
any impact fees collected within one thousand (1,000) feet of the Underline Project in District 3 to be
used for eligible expenses for the Underline Project;
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 adopted
by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized {1} to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding,
in substantially the attached form, with the County, to assist with funding of up to fifty million dollars
($50,000,000.00) for the Underline Project utilizing City park impact fees attributable to new
development, as defined in Chapter 13, Sections 13-5 and 13-6 of the City Code that have paid or will
pay impact fees within one thousand (1,000) feet of the Underline Project in Districts 2 and 4 and fifty
percent (50%) of any impact fees collected within one thousand feet (1,000) feet of the Underline
Project in District 3 for eligible expenses, provided that said funds shall be expended within six (6)
years of the date of payment of the impact fee by the owner of the property on which such fee has
been paid. Said fifty million dollar ($50,000,000.00) cap shall be reduced if the Underline Project in the
future is determined to be able to completed for less money, which shall be the new cap, and said cap
shall be reduced by any other funds granted to the Underline Project from other sources dedicated to
the City's portion of the Project.
Section 3. The City Manager is directed to include the Underline Project in the Capital
Improvement Program as defined in Section 13-5 of the City Code to allow for credits against impact
fees for new development seeking to improve the Underline Project.
Section 4. In the event that all impact fees, whether by district or as a whole are not allocated
to specific projects, then the fifty percent (50%) limitation for District 3 shall not apply until such time as
all funds are allocated to specific projects.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature
of the Mayor. {2}
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Footnotes:
{1} 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.
{2} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) 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 .
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