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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Cover PageAGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE File ID: #5814 Resolution Sponsored by: Commissioner Manolo Reyes A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING A ONE (1) YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR LITTLE COMMUNITY LIBRARIES FOR PRIVATE PROPERTIES ("LIBRARY") LOCATED IN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY" TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT TEAM ("DEPARTMENT"); ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR PERMITTED LOCATIONS, GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FABRICATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION STANDARDS; ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR THE EVALUATION AND REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS; REQUIRING EXECUTION OF AN APPLICATION AND COVENANT AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A LIBRARY; PROVIDING FOR AN APPLICATION FEE; DELEGATING AUTHORITY FOR EXECUTION OF PERMITS TO THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE; ESTABLISHING SUCH OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO COVENANT AS DEEMED NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Miami Legislation Resolution Enactment Number: R-19-0190 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 5814 Final Action Date:5/9/2019 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING A ONE (1) YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR LITTLE COMMUNITY LIBRARIES FOR PRIVATE PROPERTIES ("LIBRARY") LOCATED IN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY" TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT TEAM ("DEPARTMENT"); ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR PERMITTED LOCATIONS, GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FABRICATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION STANDARDS; ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR THE EVALUATION AND REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS; REQUIRING EXECUTION OF AN APPLICATION AND COVENANT AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A LIBRARY; PROVIDING FOR AN APPLICATION FEE; DELEGATING AUTHORITY FOR EXECUTION OF PERMITS TO THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE; ESTABLISHING SUCH OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO COVENANT AS DEEMED NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, reading is an activity enjoyed by many residents of the City of Miami ("City"); and WHEREAS, a study by Sussex University indicated that reading reduces stress by as much as sixty-eight percent (68%); and WHEREAS, according to the United States Department of Education, in comparison to other counties in Florida, Miami -Dade County has the lowest literacy rates by a margin of about twenty percent (20%); and WHEREAS, a movement to increase reading and literacy called "little libraries" has become popular in many Florida cities like Orlando, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, St. Augustine, Sunrise, and El Portal; and WHEREAS, little libraries are small temporary structures, most commonly a small wooden box, that contain books for any member of the public to take, return, or place new books ("Little Community Library"); and WHEREAS, the District 4 Commissioner desires to allow residents of the City to install and maintain a Little Community Library on their properties ("Pilot Program"); and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that a Little Community Library is a new concept of the City and it is in the best interest of the public to allow for the one (1) year Pilot Program for residents of the City; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY 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. There is hereby created, authorized,' and established a Pilot Program for Little Community Libraries. The term of the Pilot Program shall be from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Applications for permitting a Little Community Library may be accepted and processed immediately upon final passage of this Resolution. This Pilot Program is to be administered by the Department of Neighborhood Enhancement Team ("Department"). Section 3. Eligible Locations. The locations of any Little Community Library shall be in accordance with the following criteria: a. Little Community Libraries are permitted only on private property that has an adjacent sidewalk. Little Community Libraries are strictly prohibited in the public right-of-way or on a sidewalk. b. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions in the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code") or Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, Little Community Libraries shall be within one (1) foot of the sidewalk, which will allow members of the public to access the Little Community Library without walking on or crossing the private property line. c. A maximum of one (1) Little Community Library per lot is authorized. Little Community Libraries shall be limited to two (2) per City block on a first come, first serve basis. Section 4. General Physical Requirements. The general physical requirements for Little Community Libraries shall be in accordance with the following criteria: a. Little Community Libraries shall be temporary structures. b. Little Community Libraries shall be securely fastened to the ground or other major object to ensure its stability, non -movement from any wind, and accessible to members of the public. Little Community Libraries shall have a removable top that shall be removed in the event of a declared State of Emergency (top shall mean the compartment that holds the books, also known as the actual library). Little Community Libraries shall be no taller than five (5) feet. Section 5. Criteria for the fabrication, construction, and installation of Little Community Libraries platform are set forth in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated. Section 6. The process by which applications for approval of Little Community Libraries are to be made and administered by the Department, which shall include the following: a. Application/Permit Form; b. Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement; c. Restrictive Covenant; and d. Inspection and Application Approval. 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 City Code provisions. Section 7. Each application must receive approval from the Department prior to the operation and maintenance of a Little Community Library (i.e. placing books in the compartment). Applications for Little Community Libraries shall only be considered if executed by the owner of the property. Section 8. Filing of an application for a Little Community Library shall be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $35.00. Section 9. The City Commission hereby delegates the authority to the City Manager, or designee, to execute the applicable Permit and any amendments thereto. Section 10. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: ndez, ity Attor ey 4/30/2019 2 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10) days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated herein, whichever is later.