HomeMy WebLinkAboutBack-Up from Law DeptSec. 2-1255. - Powers and duties.
(a) The BID board shall have the power to:
(1) Subject to city commission approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld, appoint an executive director and fix the terms of engagement and
compensation of the executive director, which shall be paid from funds available to the
BID board.
(2) Prepare an annual budget to be presented to the city commission for approval.
(3) Plan, propose, and implement programs and services for the purpose of stabilizing and
improving the BID through promotion, management, marketing, and other similar
services, such as streetscape improvements.
(4) Plan and propose to the city and the city commission, within the area, public
improvements, including but not limited to renovation, repair, remodeling,
reconstruction or other changes in existing buildings and streetscape which in the
opinion of the BID board will aid in the economic growth of the area.
(5) Recommend to the city commission or the department of off-street parking, the
acquisition by purchase or otherwise, of any land and any other property, real or
personal, or any rights or interests therein, which it may determine is reasonably
necessary for any project or purpose of this article.
(6) Cooperate with any governmental agency or public body for the purposes authorized
herein.
(7) Determine the appropriate expenditures from the Coconut Grove business district
improvement trust fund as defined in section 35-221.
(8) Review special event applications in the Coconut Grove special events district and
approve or reject such applications as set forth in section 54-341.
(9) Solicit and accept grants in cooperation with the city office of grants administration. The
BID board shall contact the office of grants administration for assistance in project
planning, proposal writing, application assembly, and monitoring financial and
budgetary compliance with grantor agency guidelines. All grant applications shall be
submitted to the office of grants administration for review and coordination prior to
submission. The BID board shall be responsible for implementing and managing all of
its grants. Any and all other contributions and financial support from individuals, private
business interests, the general public, governmental entities, corporations and
organizations, foundations and other philanthropic entities shall follow the approvals
established by the city.
(10) Exercise all powers incidental to the effective and expedient exercise of the foregoing
powers to the extent not in conflict or inconsistent herewith.
(b) The city manager retains sole authority to execute contracts and agreements subject to the
limitations of chapter 18, article III. However, the city manager may delegate to the executive
director the authority to execute contracts consistent with the provisions of chapter 18,
article III, subject to BID board approval.
(Ord. No. 13059, § 2, 3-12-09)