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Resolution R-26-0231
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 19271 Final Action Date: 5/14/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE WYNWOOD BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("BID") AND ITS PUBLIC BENEFITS TRUST FUND
COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE") FOR THE ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29
NORTHWEST 28 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA ("PROPERTY"); FURTHER
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A
FUTURE LAND USE MAP ("FLUM") AMENDMENT AND REZONING AS MAY
BE NECESSARY TO DESIGNATE THE PROPERTY TO "PARKS AND
RECREATION" IN THE FLUM AND "CS" TRANSECT ZONE IN THE ZONING
ATLAS UPON CONVEYANCE OF THE PROPERTY TO THE CITY; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT FUNDING ("FUNDS")
FROM THE BID AND ITS COMMITTEE FOR THE ACQUISITION,
DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
PROPERTY; FURTHER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A DEDICATED CITY ACCOUNT FOR THE
DEPOSIT AND EXPENDITURE OF THE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT,
CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS AND
MODIFICATIONS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND
TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION AND TO ACCOMPLISH THE
CONVEYANCE OF THE PROPERTY.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") intends to construct a public park at 29 Northwest
28 Street, Miami, Florida ("Property") that will serve the recreational and cultural needs of the
community and enhance the quality of life of residents in the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 62-644, of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Code"), the Wynwood Business Improvement District ("BID") may collect cash
contributions to support reinvestment and supplement affordable/workforce housing, public
parks and open space, and civic space or civil support space within the NRD-1 boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Property is within the NRD-1 boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with the BID,
shall construct, design, and develop a community park project and programming plan for this
future public City park that may include live music performances and different types of markets
to be held at the Property ("Project"); and
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WHEREAS, the necessary source of funds for the design, construction, and
implementation of the Project will be allocated from the Wynwood Public Benefit Trust Fund and
the source of funds for the annual maintenance expenses will be allocated from the Wynwood
BID General Operating Fund (collectively, "Funds"); and
WHEREAS, all funds received for this purpose shall be recognized as restricted revenue
in accordance with applicable accounting standards and City financial policies and all
expenditures related to the Project shall be processed through a dedicated account, tracked
separately using a dedicated project code and award, and shall comply with City procurement
and financial policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Parks and Recreation Department ("Department") wishes to
establish a mechanism for periodic transfer or reimbursement from the BID and Committee
Fund to cover annual maintenance expenses, ensuring these transactions are budgeted and
tracked; and
WHEREAS, the Department shall provide regular financial reports on the recognition
and use of BID and Committee funds as well as Project expenditures to the City Commission
and the Wynwood BID, and shall conduct periodic reconciliation of these funds; and
WHEREAS, the BID and the Committee agree to transfer the Funds to the City for the
construction and maintenance of the Project and the Property; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to accept the Funds to be used for the development,
construction, and maintenance of the Property and 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 of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized' to accept the Funds from the BID for the
Property and the design, development, construction, and maintenance of the Property and the
Project.
Section 3. The City Manager is further authorized' and directed to prepare and submit
any and all applications for a future land use map amendment and rezoning as necessary to
designate the Property to "Parks and Recreation" on the City's adopted Future Land Use Map.
Section 4. The City Manager is authorized' and directed to establish a City account to
accept, allocate, and appropriate the Funds from the BID and Committee for the acquisition,
development, construction, and maintenance of the Property and Project.
Section 5. The City Manager is authorized' to execute any and all necessary
documents, including amendments and modifications, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney,
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
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and to take any and all administrative actions necessary to effectuate this resolution and to
accomplish the conveyance of the Property.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
g III C y for y 5/5/2026
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