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Resolution R-25-0256
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 17835 Final Action Date: 7/10/2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO INITIATE NEGOTIATIONS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A JOINT USE AGREEMENT TO EXPAND
PUBLIC ACCESS TO RECREATIONAL SPACES AT VARIOUS PUBLIC
SCHOOLS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF MIAMI DURING NON -
SCHOOL HOURS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REPORT
BACK TO THE COMMISSION WITH UPDATES ON THE PROGRESS OF
SUCH NEGOTIATIONS WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") is committed to ensuring its residents have access
to recreational spaces, which promotes public health, quality of life, and civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, several public school properties throughout the City include recreational
facilities such as basketball courts, soccer fields, football fields, and open spaces, that remain
underutilized during non -school hours; and
WHEREAS, establishing a joint use agreement ("JUA") between the City and Miami -
Dade County Public Schools ("M-DCPS") would allow for shared access to such recreational
spaces and facilities, thereby maximizing the use of public assets and enhancing recreational
opportunities for residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission seeks to establish community access to recreational
facilities throughout the City, including, but not limited to, the following schools within District 4:
Fairlawn Elementary, Henry M. Flagler Elementary, Silver Bluff Elementary, Auburndale
Elementary, Kinloch Park Elementary, and Kinloch Park Middle School;
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 hereby directed to initiate and pursue negotiations with
M-DCPS to establish a JUA for public access to recreational facilities throughout the City during
non -school hours.
Section 3. The City Manager shall report back to the City Commission within sixty (60)
days with updates on the progress of such negotiations with M-DCPS.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effectively immediately upon adoption.
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File ID: 17835 Enactment Number: R-25-0256
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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