19CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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To: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
Via:
From:
Hector Mirabile, Ph.D., City~ Mnage
Christopher Brimo, AICP ~
Planning Djrector
Date: October 2,2012 lTEMNo. / 9
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance amending Section 20-3.6(U), Outdoor lighting spillage; creating additional minimum
standards for outdoor lighting in residential districts.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
At a recent City Commission meeting it was requested that staff consider proposed revisions to
the City's current outdoor lighting requirements, as it relates to spillage of light onto adjacent
properties. .
On August 14,2012 the Planning Board reviewed amendments to the City's outdoor lighting
requirements and recommended the City Commission adopt additional regulations that pertains
to outdoor lighting.
The current land development regulation governing this issue is very basic and reads as follows:
Section 20-3.6
(U) Outdoor Lighting Spillage.
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(B)
It is the purpose of this section to establish a minimum standard for the
provision and use of outdoor lighting in residential areas in order assure
night-time safety and security for private property while at the same time
protecting adjacent properties from intrusive light conditions.
In residentially zoned districts, (RS, RT, RM, PUD-R) outdoor lighting
shall be designed so that any overspill of lighting onto adjacent properties
shall not exceed one-half('l2) foot-candle (vertical) and one-half (Y2) foot
candle (horizontal) illumination on adjacent properties.
Outdoor Lighting Proposed Ordinance
October 2,2012
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The proposed amendment is adapted from the 2011 model lighting ordinance, published by the
International Dark Sky Association and incorporates additional language.
20-3.6(U) Outdoor Lighting Spillage.
(A) Purpose and intent
It is the purpose of this section to establish a minimum standard for the provision
and use of outdoor lighting on public and private property and in residential areas
in order to assure night-time safety and security for private property while at the
same time protecting adjacent properties from intrusive light conditions.
All outdoor lighting fixtures installed on private and public property after the
effective date of this ordinance shall comply with this ordinance. This ordinance
does not apply to interior lighting. However, overly bright inside light emitted
outdoors from any structure will be subject to control by this ordinance if it is
determined by the code administrator that it creates a nuisance glare or a disabling
glare as defined by this ordinance.
(B) General Requirements
ill All outdoor lighting affecting In residential zoned districts, (RS, RT, RM, PUD-R)
outdoor lighting shall be designed so that any overspill of lighting onto adjacent other
properties shall not exceed one-half (Y2) foot-candle (vertical) and one-half. (Y2) foot
candle (horizontal) illumination on adjacent other properties. However, any special
requirements concerning lighting for the categories listed below shall take precedence.
lru Lighting specified or identified in a specific use pennit.
ill Lighting required by federal, state, or county law.
ill For resid ential properties, including multiple residential properties not having
common areas. all outdoor lighting must be shielded and shall not exceed 1.260
lumens.
(3) Light trespassing onto residential property is prohibited except for lights associated
with street, roadway or public safety lighting.
(4) External illumination of displays, buildings and architectural features shall be
performed with a luminaire or luminaries with a total rating, of all luminaries combined,
of not more than 2000 initial lumens. Lighting shall be specifically targeted at particular
architectural features and shall not project beyond such features.
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(C) Definitions as used in this section
1.,. Accent lighting means any directional lighting whlch emphasizes a particular
object or draws attention to a particular area.
2. Foot candle means a measme ofluminance or li ght intensity received on an area
of a surface that is a sphere with a one foot radius, or how bright the light is one
foot away from the source. The foot-candle is equal to one lumen per square foot.
3. Disabling glare means lighting that impairs visibility and creates a potentially
hazardous s ituation for any person. including pedestrians and motorists.
4. Lamp or Bulb means the light-producing source installed in the socket portion of
a hnninaire or fixture.
~ Light pollution means general sky glow caused by the scattering of artificial light
in the atmosphere and resulting in decreased ability to see the natural night sky.
6. Light trespass means light emitted by a fixture that shines beyond the property on
which the fixture is installed.
7. Lumen means a measurement of the total amount of visible light emitted by a
source
8. Luminaire or Fixture means a complete lighting unit including the lamps or bulbs,
together with the parts required to distribute the light, to position and protect the
lamps, and to connect the lamps to the power supply.
9. Nuisance glare means light that creates an annoyance or aggravation but does not
create a potentially hazardous situation.
10. Shielding means that no light rays are emitted by a fixture above the horizontal
plane running through the lowest point ofllie fixture where light is emitted.
11. Spatlight ar Floodlight means any lamp that incorporates a reflector or a refractor
to concentrate the light output into a directed beam in a particular direction.
Section 2. Requirements for Residential Landscape Lighting
1. Shall comply with the above requirements.
2. Shall not be aimed onto adjoining properties.
Section 3. Exceptions to this ordinance
The following types of li ghting shall be exempt fi-om, and are not regulated by, this ordinance
but shall be placed and djrected t o minimize the detrimental effects of glare on motorists,
pedestrians and abutting lots: .
(a) Lighting within the public right-of-way or easement for the principle purpose of
illuminating streets or roads. No exception sha11 app ly to allY lighting within the public
right-of-way 01' eas ement when the purpose of the luminaire is to illuminate areas outside
the public right-of-way or ea sement, unless regulated with a street lighting ordinance.
(b) Lighting for public monuments or statuary.
(c) Lighting solely for sign s as regulated under Section 20-4.3 -Sign Regulations .
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@ Temporary lighting used on construction sites, where the hours during which
construction is permitted is permissible tmder the zoni~g ordinance or through special
provision approved by the City.
W One partially shielded or unshielded luminaire at the main entry, which may not exceed
420 lumens. .
(D Any other partly shielded or unshielded luminaires not exceeding 420 lumens.
(g) Low voltage landscape lighting aimed away from adjacent properties and not exceeding
1,050 lumens.
(h) Shielded directional flood lighting aimed so that direct glare is not visible from adjacent
properties and not exceeding 1,260 , lumens.
en Open flame gas lamps.
G) Lighting installed with a vacancy sensor, where the sensor extinguishes the lights within
15 minutes after the area is vacated.
(k) Repairs to existing luminaires provided the number of luminaries repaired does not
exceed 25% oftotai installed luminaires.
(1) Temporary lighting for theatrical, television, performance areas, or construction sites.
(m) Underwater lighting in swimming pools and other water features.
(n) Temporary lighting and seasonal lighting provided that individual Jamps are less than 10
watts and 70 lumens.
(0) Lighting that is used only under emergency conditions.
(p) Low voltage landscape lighting controlled by an automatic device that is set to turn the
lights off at one hour after the site is closed to the public or at a time established by the City.
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1 ORDINANCE NO. _____ _
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3 An Ordinance amending Section 20-3.6(U), Outdoor lighting spillage;
4 creating additional minimum standards for outdoor lighting in residential
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7 WHEREAS, the City Commission directed the Administration to have staff
8 review additional requirements to regulate outdoor lighting on public and private
9 property; and
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11 WHEREAS, the purpose of outdoor lighting requirements are intended to reduce
12 and prevent light pollution; and
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14 WHEREAS, residents should have the right to decide how much light or
15 darkness they have, on their own properties at night, and filtering in their houses, as they
16 choose; and
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18 WHEREAS, lighting at night can disrupt sleep patterns and has been associated
19 with increased incidence of disease and shortened lifespan; and
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21 WHEREAS, on August 14,2012, following a public hearing, the Planning Board
22 recommended approval of the proposed draft amendments Section 20-3.6(U) of the City's
23 Land Development Code as set forth below.
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25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
26 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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28 Section 1. Section 20-3.6(U) of the City of South Miami's Land Development
2 9 Code is hereby amended to read as follows :
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31 20-3.6(U) Outdoor Lighting Spillage.
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33 (A) Purpose and intent
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It is the purpose of this section to establish a minimum standard for the
provision and use of outdoor lighting on public and private property and in
residential areas in order to assure night-time safety and security ,for
private property while at the same time protecting adjacent properties from
intrusive light conditions.
All outdoor lighting fixtures installed on private and public pmperty after
the effective date of this ordinance shall comply with this ordinance. This
ordinance does not appJy to interior lighting. However, overly bright
inside light emitted outdoors from any structure will be sub ject to control
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by this ordinance if it is determined by the code administrator that it
creates a nuisap.ce glare or a disabling glare as defined by this ordinance.
(B) General Requirements
1. All outdoor 'lighting affecting In residential zoned districts, (RS, RT,
RM, PUD-R) outdoor lighting shall be designed so that any overspill of lighting
,onto adjaoent other properties shall not exceed one-half (Yl) foot-candle
(vertical) and one-half (Yl) foot candle (horizontal) illumination on adjaoent other
properties. This ordinance shall apply to all zoning districts and all lighting
located therein shall comply with the provisions in this ordinance, however any
special requirements concerning lighting for the categories listed below shall take
precedence.
llU Lighting specified or identified in a specific use permit.
Dll Lighting required by federal, state, or county law.
ill For residential properties, including multiple residential properties not having
common areas, all outdoor lighting must b~ shielded and shall not exceed 1,260
lumens.
(3) Light trespassing onto residential property is prohibited except for lights
associated with street, roadway or public safety lighting.
(4) Extemal illumination of displays, buildings and architectural features shall be
perfOlmed with _ a luminaire or luminaries with a total rating, of all luminaries
combined, of not more than 2000 initial lumens. Lighting shall be specifically
targeted at particular architectural features and shall not project beyond such
features.
(C) Definitions as used in this section
.L Accent lighting means any directional lighting which emphasizes a
particular object or draws attention to a particular area.
Foot candle means a measure of luminance or light intensity received on
an area of a surface that is a sphere with a one foot radius, or how bright
the light is one foot away from the source. The foot-candle is equal to one
lumen per square foot.
Disabling glare means lightll:g that impairs visibility and creates a
potentially hazardous situation for any person, including pedestrians and
motorists.
Lamp or Bulb means the light-producing source installed in the socket
portion of a luminaire or fixture.
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Light pollution means general sky glow caused by the scattering of
artificial light in the atmosphere and resulting in decreased ability to see
the natural night sky.
Light trespass means light emitted by a fixture that shines beyond the
property on which the fixture is installed.
Lumen means a measurement of the total amount of visible light emitted
by a source
Luminaire or Fixture means a complete lighting unit including the lamps
or bulbs, together with the parts required to distribute the light, to position
and protect the lamps, and to connect the lamps to the power supply.
Nuisance glare means light that creates an annoyance or aggravation but
does not create a potentially hazardous situation.
Shielding means that no light rays are emitted by a fixture above the
horizontal plane running through the lowest point of the fixture where
light is emitted.
Spotlight or Floodlight means any lamp that incorporates a reflector or a
refractor to concentrate the light output into a directed beam in a particular
direction.
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109 2. Shall not be aimed onto adjoining properties.
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113 The following types of lighting shall be exempt from, and are not regulated by, this
114 ordinance but shall be placed and directed to minimize the detrimental effects of glare on
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117 (a) Lighting within the public right-of-way or easement for the principle purpose of
118 illuminating streets or roads. No exception shall apply to any lighting within the
119 public right-of-way or easement when the purpose of the luminaire is to illuminate
120 areas outside the public right-or-way or easement. unless regulated with a street
121 lighting ordinance.
122 (b) Lighting for public monuments or statuary.
123 ec) Lighting solely for signs as regulated under Section 20-4.3 -Sign Regulations.
124 @ Temporary li gh ting used on construction sites, where the hours during which
125 construction is penni tted is permissible under the zoning ordinance or through
126 special provision approved by the City.
127 UD. One partially shielded or unshielded luminaire at the main entry, which may not
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129 cn Any other partly shielded or wlshielded luminaires not exceeding 420 lumens.
130 (g) Low voltage l andscape lighting aimed away from adjacent properties and not
131 exceeding 1.050 lumens.
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(h) Shielded directional flood lighting aimed so that direct glare is not visible from
adjacent properties and not exceeding 1,260 lumens.
cn Open flame gas lamps.
CD Lighting installed with a vacancy sensor, where the sensor extinguishes the lights
within 15 minutes after the area is vacated.
(k) Repairs to existing luminaires provided the number of luminaries repaired does
not exceed 25% of total installed luminaires.
(1) Temporary lighting for theatrical, television, perfonnance areas, Of construction
sites.
(m) Underwater lighting in swimming pools and other water features.
(n) Temporary lighting and seasonal lighting provided that individual lamps are Jess
than 10 watts and 70 lumens.
(0) Lighting that is used only under emergency conditions.
(p) Low voltage landscape lighting controlled' by an automatic device that is set to
tum the lights off at one hour after the site is closed to the public or at a time
established by the City.
Section 4. Existing conditions
Properties with existing lighting in violation at the time this ordinance goes into effect
shall be allowed ninety (90) days after initial notification to comply. A partial or full
waiver due to undue hardship may be granted by the City Commission.
Section 5. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
Passed and adopted this ~ day of ____ 2012.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
1st Reading:
2nd Reading:
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND
EXECUTION THEREOF
CITY ATTORNEY
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APPROVED:
Mayof.
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Liebman:
Commissioner Newman:
Commissioner Harris:
Commissioner Welsh:
City o/South Miami Ordinance No. 08-06-1876 requires alliobbyisis engagiy!g in any lobbying activities
to register with the City Clerk and pay an annual/ee 0/$500 per Ordinance No. 44-08-1979. This applies to all
persons who are retained (whether paid or not) to represent a business entity or organization to influence "City"
action. "City" action is broadly described to incluqe the ranking and selection o/professional consultants, and
virtually all-legislative, quasi-judicial and administrative action.
I. Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Action: The meeting was called to order at 7:39PM
Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison
II. Roll Call
Action: Dr. Whitman requested a roll call.
Board Members present constituting a quor~m:
Dr. Whitman (Chairman), Mr. Dundorf, Mr. Cruz (Vice-Chairman), Dr. Hami, Dr. Philips and
Mr. Vitalini
Board Member absent: None
City staff present: Mr. Christopher Brimo (Planning Director), Mr. Marcus Lightfoot (Pennit
Facilitator), Ms. Tiffany Hood (Office Support).
City staff absent: None
City Attorney: Mr. Thomas Pepe.
III. Administrative Matters
There will only be one meeting scheduled (tentatively) in the month of September.
IV. Public Hearings
2. PB-12-027 -Applicant: City of South Miami
An Ordinance amending Section 20-3.6(U), Outdoor lighting spillage; creating additional
minimum standards for outdoor lighting in residential districts.
Dr. Hauri read the item into the record.
Mr. Brimo presented the item to the Board.
The Chairman Opened the Public Hearing.
NAME ADDRESS SUPPORT/OPPOSE
Ryan Deveraux 5786 Prosper Road
He stated his concern of the outdoor lighting spillage at South Miami Park during activities held
at the park.
Motion: Dr. Philips motioned for Commissioner Welsh to speak for five minutes. 1bis motion
was seconded by Mr. Cruz.
Vote: Approved: 6 Opposed: 0
Dr. Whitman: Yes
Dr. Philips: Yes
Mr. Vitalini: Yes
Mr. Cruz: Yes
Mr. Dundorf: Yes
Dr. Hauri: Yes
Commissioner Welsh stated that there is neighbor that installed some powerful halogen lights
that disturbs another neighbor. He then stated is there any way to quantify how many lumens a
neighbor has at the borderline· of their property and to adjust the measurements if necessary.
The Chairman Closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: Dr. Whitman motioned to amend the language of the ordinance Paragraph B outdoor
lighting affecting residentially zoned districts RS, RT, RN and PUD-R shall be designed so that
any over spill of lighting onto other properties shall not exceed, Paragraph D-l all outdoor
lighting affecting residential zoning districts shall follow provisions in this ordinance. This was
seconded by Mr. Cruz.
Vote: Approved: 5 Opposed: 0
Dr. Whitman: Yes
Dr. Philips: Yes
Mr. Vitalini: Yes
Mr. Hauri: Yes
Mr. Dundorf: Absent for the vote
Mr. Cruz: Yes
Motion: Mr. Cruz motioned to add under G # 5 excluding sporting events. This motion was
seconded by Dr. Hauri.
Vote: Approved: 6 Opposed: 0
Dr. Whitman: Yes
Dr. Philips: Yes
Mr. Vitalini: Yes
Mr. Hauri: Yes
Mr. Dundorf: Absent for the vote
Mr. Cruz: Yes
Motion: Dr. Hauri mqtioned to approve the. item as a whole. This motion was seconded by Mr.
Cruz.
Vote: Approved: 6 Opposed: 0
Dr. Whitman: Yes
Dr. Philips: Yes
Mr. Vitalini: Yes
Mr. Hauri: Yes
Mr. Dundorf: Absent for the vote
Mr. Cruz: Yes
International Dark-Sky Association
The Nightscape Authority
Simple Guidelines for Lighting Regulations
for Small Communities, Urban Neighborhoods, and Subdivisions
The purpose of the regulation is to:
• Pennit reasonable uses of outdoor lighting for nighttime safety, utility, security,
and enjoyment while preserving the ambiance ofthe night;
• Curtail and reverse any degradation of the nighttime visual environment and the
night sky;
• Minimize glare and obtrusive light by limiting outdoor lighting that is
misdirected, excessive, or unnecessary;
• Conserve energy and resources to the greatest extent possible;
• Help protect the natural environment from the damaging effects of night lighting.
All outdoor lighting fixtures (luminaires) shall be installed in confonnance with this
Regulation and with the provisions of the Building Code, the Electrical Code, and the
Sign Code, as applicable and under pennit and inspection, if such is required.
Comment: Practical Considerations:
1. The idea that more light always results in better safety and security is a myth. One
needs only the right amount of light, in the right place, at the right time. More
light often means wasted light and energy.
2. Use the lowest wattage oflamp that is feasible. The maximum wattage for most
commercial applications should be 250 watts of high intensity discharge lighting
should be considered the maximum, but less is usually sufficient.
3. Whenever possible, tum off the lights or use motion sensor controlled lighting.
4. Incorporate curfews (i.e. tum lights off automatically after a certain hour when
businesses close or traffic is minimal). This is ·an easy and fast way to initiate dark
sky practices.
Maximum Lamp Wattage and Required Luminaire or Lamp Shielding:
All lighting installations shall be designed and installed to be fully shielded (full
cutoff), except as in exceptions below, and shall have a maximum lamp wattage of 250
watts HID (or lumen equivalent) for commercial lighting, 100 watts incandescent, and 26
watts compact fluorescent for residential lighting (or approximately 1,600 lumens). In
residential areas, light should be shielded such that the lamp itself or the lamp image is
not directly visible outside the property perimeter.
Lighting that is exempt from these regulations:
1. Lighting in swimming pools and other water features governed by Article 680 of
the National Electrical Code.
2. Exit signs and other illumination required by building codes.
3. Lighting for stairs and ramps, as required by the building code.
4. Signs are regulated by the sign code, but all sign lighting is recommended to be
fully shielded.
5. Holiday and temporary lighting (less than thirty days lise in anyone year).
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6. Football, baseball, and softball field lighting; only with pennit from the authority
recognizing that steps have been taken to minimize glare and light trespass, and
utilize sensible curfews.
7. Low voltage landscape lighting, but such lighting should be shielded in such a
way as to eliminate glare and light trespass.
Additional requirements:
• ,Lighting attached to single-family home structures should not exceed the height
of the eave.
I • Residential pole height restrictions can be considered to control light trespass on
a~jacent properties.
Notes:
1. The general belief that more light means better safety and security is just a myth.
All that is needed is the right amount, in the right place, at the right time. More
light just means wasted light and energy.
2. Use the lowest wattage of lamp as possible.· For cost saving purposes, consider
compact fluorescent lamps rather than incandescent, as they use much less energy
and have a much longer lifetime.
3. Whenever possible, tum off the lights.
Definitions:
• Glare: Intense and blinding light. Causes visual discomfort or disability.
• Landscape lighting: Luminaries mounted in or at grade (but not more than 3 feet
above grade) and used solely for landscape rather than any area lighting.
• Obtrusive light: Spill light that causes glare, annoyance, discomfort, or IQss of
visual ability. Light Pollution. .
• Luminaire (light fixture): A complete lighting unit consisting of one or more
electric lamps, the lamp holder, any reflector or lens, ballast (if any), and any
other components and accessories.
• Fully shielded (full cutoff) luminaire: A luminaire emitting no light above the
horizontal plane.
• Spill light: Light from a lighting installation that falls outside of the boundaries of
the property on which it is located. Usually results in obtrusive light.
Additional Resources for Establi hing Outdoor Lighting Guidelines
1. Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO)
2. Recommended Outdoor Lighting Zones
3. IDA Lighting Code Handbook
4. Directory of Ordinances and Other Regulations
5. Glossary of Basic Jighting Tenns and Definitions
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GLOSSARY OF BASIC TERMS, LIGHTING
We Include In thb glossary of definitions fOl' a number of the basic lerms and word. used In tho lighting community. FOI' further Informadon and formal detlnlUons. sea discussion. In slandard
dictionaries, encydopadias, tho IES Ughdng Handbook, and other lighting indusby books.
Nololhal somll of lhesa de6nit1011$ are qulle wbjeclive, and ere offered here as a guidance, not as a formal deHnilion.
Accenl IIghdng
Amblont light :rha general overall lavel of IIghdng In an area.
Angstrom: A un" of wavelength often used in astronomy, equal to 10·'0 meter 01' 0.1 nanometer.
Bam.: An opaque 01' translucent element to shield a IIghl source trom dired view.
Ball.st A device used with a discharge lamp to oblaln the necessary voltage, curren~ andlor wave form fOl' starting and operating the lamp.
Beam spread: The angle between the two directions in the plana in which the intensity i. equal 10 a given percenlage (usuaily 10 percent) of the maximum beam Intensity.
Brightness: Strength of the sensaHon thai results from viewing surfaces from which the light comes 10 tha ey •.
Bulb or lamp: The source of eJedric IIghl To b. distinguished from the whole assembly (see luminaire). lamp often i. u.ed 10 denole the bulb and lis housing.
Candela (cd): Unit of luminous Inlenslty. One candela Is one lumen per sleradian . Formerly called tha candle.
Candlepower distrlbuUon curvo: A plot of the variaHon In luminous intenSity of a lamp or luminalre.
Candlepower: Luminous Intensity expressed In candela ••
CIE: Commission Intemationale del'Edalrag •• The Inlemadonallighl commission. Sets most lighting slandard ••
Coemclent of UUllzaUon (CU): Ratio of luminous flux (lumens) from a lumlnaire recei~ed on the '\vor1l plane" (the area where the light is needed) to the lumens emitted by the lumlnaire.
Color rendering: Effed of a light source on the color appearance of objects In comparison with their color appearance under normal daylighting.
Cones and rods: Rednal receptors. Cones dominate the response when the luminance level is high, and provide color perception. Rods domlnale at low luminance levab. No rods are found
in the cenlral part of the fovea. Rods have no color perception ability.
Consplculty. The capacity of a signal to stand out in relation 10 its background so as to be readily discovered by the eye (as in lellering on a Sign, lor example).
Cosine law: Illuminance on a sulface varies as the cosine of the angle of incidence of the lighl The inverse square law and the cosine law can be combined.
Cut off anglo, of a lumina Ire: The angle, measured up 'rom the nadir (i.e. slralght down). between the vertical axis and the first line of sight at which the bare source (the bulb or lamp) Is nol
visible.
Cutorr nxtu,": A fixture Ihal provides a cutoff (shielding) of the emitted lighl
Dark adapbotlon: The process by which the eye becomes adapted to a luminance les. than aboul 0.03 candela per square meter (0.01 fooUambert).
Disability glare: Glare resulting in reduced visual performance and visibility. It is often accompanied by discomforl
Discomfort glare: Glare that produces discomfort. but does not necessarily diminish visual performance.
Efficacy: The ability of a lighting system to produce the desired resuil
Efficiency: A measure of the effective or useful output of a system compared to the input of the system.
Electromagnetic (EM) spectrum: The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source. arranged in order ofwavelenglh or frequency. Include. gamma-ray, X·ray. ultraviolel, visual.
infrared, and radio regions.
Energy (radiant energy): Unit Is erg, or joule. or kWh.
Fixture: The assembly thai holds the lamp In a lighting syst~m . It indudes the elements designed to give light output control. such as a reflector (mirror) or re'ractor (lens), the ballas~
housing. and the attachmenl parts.
Floodlight: A fixture designed to "flood' a well defined area with light:
Flux (radiant nux): Unit is erglsec or walls
Footcandle: Illuminance produced on a surface one foot from a uniform point source of one candela.
Footlambert: The average luminance of a surface emitting or renecting light at a rate of one lumen per square fool.
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Fulkutoll fixture: A fixture thai allows no emission above a horizonlal plane through the blure.
Glare: Inlens8 and blinding lighl Never helps visibility.
HID lamp: In. discharge lamp, tho emitted energy (light) Is produced by the passage of an electric current through a gas. High-Inlensity discharge (HID) include mercury, metal halide, and
high pressure sodium lamps. OIher discharge lamps ana LPS and fluorescenl Some such lamps have Intemal coaUngs to convert some of the ultraviolet energy emitted by the gas discharge
Inlo visual oulpul .
Hlgt.-Pressure Sodium (HPS) IlImp: HID lamp whe", radiation Is produced from sodium vapor at relaUvety high partial pressures (100 torr). HPS Is e .. endally a "point souree".
illuminance: Density at luminous flUl( lncJdent on a surface. Unit 15 rootcandle or lux.
illuminating Engineering SOCiety 01 North America !IES or IESNA): The profes.lonal sodety of lighting engineers, Indudlng those from manufacturing companies, and oIhers
professionally Involved In lighting.
Incandescent lamp: Ughll. produced by a nlamenl hoaled to a high temperature by electric currenl
Infn""d radiation: EM radiation Just to the long wavelength side of tho vi.ual.
Intensity: The degree or amount of energy or lighl
Intematlonal Dark-Sky Association (IDA, Inc.): A non-profil organization whose goals are to build &Wara"... of the value of dark sldes, and of th. naed for quality lighting.
Inverse-square 'aw. illuminance at a point varies directly with thalntenslty, .1: of a point source and Inversely as the square of the distance, d, to the source. E· II d2
kWh: Kilowatt-hour: A unit of energy equal to tho wor\< dona by one kilowatt (1000 watts, 01 power acting for one hour.
Ught pollution: Any adverse effact at manmade IIghl Often used to denote urban sky glow.
Lrght InIspa .. : Ught falling whe", ill. not wanled or needed. Spilllighl Obtrusive lighl
Low-Pressure Sodium !LPS) lamp: A discharge lamp whera the light is produced by radiadon from sodium vapor at a reladvely low partial prossure (about 0.001 torr). LPS Is a "tube
source". Ills monochromaijc fighl
Lumen: Unil of luminous flUX; the flux emitted within a un~ solid angle by a point source with a unHorm luminous Inlensity of one candela. One foolcandle Is one lumen per square foOL One
lux Is one lumen per square meter.
Lumen depreclatlon factor: Ught loss 01 a luminalre with time due to the lamp decreasing In efficiency, dirt accumulation, and any oIherfacto~ thai lower the elfectJv. oulput with time.
Lumlnalre: The complele IIghHng unit, Induding the lamp, \he fixture, and other part •.
Luminance: AI a poinl and In a given direction, the luminous inlenslty In the given direction produced by an element of the surface surrounding the point divided by the area of the projection
olth. element on a ptane perpendicular 10 the given dIredlOI\. Unit.: candelas per unit area.
Lux: One lumen per square meier. Un" of illuminance.
Mercury lamp: An HID lamp where the light Is produced by radiation from mercury vapor.
Metal-haUd.lamp: An HID lamp where the IIghlls produced by radiation from metal-halide vapors.
MounUng height The height of the fixlure or lamp above the ground.
Nanometer !nm): 10-9 meier. Often used as the un~ lor wavelength in the EM spectrum.
Photometry: The quanijtaUve measurement of nght le~el and distribution.
Quality 01 light A subjective raUo of the pluses to the minuses 01 any lighting installation.
Renactor: Controlling "ghl outpul by means of renection (mirror).
Refractor: Controlling light output by means 01 refraclton (lens).
Semi-cutoff Illdure: A fixture thai provides some cutoff, but Ie •• than a fulkutoff fixture.
Spolllght A fixture designed to IIghl only asman, well-<lefined area.
Stray light Emitted light thai fall. away from the area where ill. needed or wanted. Ughl trespass.
Task lighting: Lighting designed for a specific purpose or task.
Utlravlolet "light": The energy output by a source which is 01 shorter wavelengths than the eye can see. Some photographic films are sensmvelo ultraviolet energy, as are many eledronlc
delectors. "Blad< Ughl"
Urban sky glow. The brightening 01 the nlghl sky due 10 manmade lighting.
Veiling luminance: A luminance produced by bright sources in the field-ot-view superimposed on the image in the eye reducing contrasl and hence visibility.
Visibility: Being perceived by the eye. Seeing effectively. The goal of night lighting.
: LigMng used to emphasize or draw attenlion to a spedal object or building.
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NEIGHBORS CALENDAR
HOW TO POST IN OUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS: sta te legislator5 and cand idates ,
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If yo u want yo ur event published on ollr webs ites and to be automat ically considered for our free li stings in the
Ne igh bors se ction, please go to Mlamltlerald.comlevenls and cl ick on "+ add 10 our Listings' on the upp er-ri ght. Be
sure to choose "Community " as the fi rsl category. Then, from the drop-down window, pick a second category that
besl fils your tyoe of event.
consumersandfamil~members , CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI members of the JudICIarY, mental
health professionals and other NOTICE OF advocates to discuss mental health
Do not choose Business & Technology because those I!III!flts are pu bllsl\ed exclusively in the Herald's Business
Mondav Ag enda. In addition, choose Club only if YQU are pos ting a Ilo bbylsl, support group or other type social club.
Nigh tclub li neups ,. happy hours and Ihe like run in our Wee kend ente rta inment section and should be marked Music
and Lounge. If you are pos ting sequential classes, workshops and other eVenli Ihat are oot of a pay-per-event.
drop-in nature, click on th e tlme and date oJ only your rnltlal even t and be sun! 10 IIOte priCe or state "free" on the
money line . You can pu l your sthedule or vanety 01 classes in the deroiption If you Yl ish, but we will not publish
more tha n one listing per monlh at the same venue In the interest of faIrness to other, time-limited community
happ ening s
andsubs.tanceabu"'fu~dingand CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP services In our community ..
9:30 a.m. Oct 10. Department of
~~~~~dn:V~~ 6~~~Fow~0~~~i. Free. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE
305-757-.4082. NOTICE THAT the City Commission will hold a
ARTS & CRAFTS . Workshop, Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 6:30 p,m"
Post your ite m at least two weeks In advance of your event SO it can be considered for oOr calendar section In
Nei ghb ors . Do no t key in "Miami"" unless your eVent is ·taking place within the city of Mlaml lf II's In unlncorpora ted
Miami·Dade, please state it as Southeast Miami-Dade. Southwes t Miami-Dade. Northeast M13mi·Dade or Nortl1wesl
M iam~Dad e.
Art Beyond Sight Finger painting • . • . .
wiU reach a new level with different In the City CommiSSion Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive,
texNres and consistencies adding a .••
new dimens io n to traditionat finger South Miami, FlOrida
painting. We will also be playing
An eve nt name should be no more than three or four words long . Lim~ the description of your event to two or
three sen tences.·Do not repeat the evenl nome in the d~p tion or re peat any data that has been pro perty placed in
tile fi elds provide d. It i'i not nece=ry to state "ope n to the pubnc" becau", we do !'Olpublish private MOts and
please refrain from ",lng all capltall"tters 0; eJ(clamation ma rks. 00n 1 farge t lllstate Fr"" or the fee on the money
lin e and keep i n mind we favor evonls by ",,"prom.s. If you are a for-pRlfit entity, please call Jorge AI,,?,e2 at
305-376·5301.
~~:~ ~~~~ ~~i~~~~~ Subject of the Workshop: Street Signs and
are hearing, rather than what they City's Logo.
see ..
3 p.m. Oct 10. Miami Children's
Som e imp ortant tips: You must be a 'reglstered ",er ofMlamfHeralcL com. Da n"t pul time. date. venu e, adm~ion
or free. co nta ct Inlormallon , or webs~e In lhe descr1p uon fi eld, Please put those el.mo nu In the fields provided. Also,
click on all of lhe days ynur event oo:urs an d put In a start time for each day. II you have quest ions, you can email
Sue Mullin at srnu ll ln@ MiamiHera ld.com. Please pu t "ca le tldar questi on' in the subject ~roe.
Museum, 980 MacArthur Cswy., All interested persons are invited to attend. Watson Island. General AdmiSSion:
$16, State of FL Residents: $12. .
Children under 12 months of age: Marla M, Menendez, CMC
Comp"mentary, MCM Members: C·ty CI k Complimentary. 305-373-5437. I er
ACT IVISM
305-666-85 86.
www.rivierachurch.org.
y.""Uon on Sea Level Rise: Art Classes In Portuguese: One class ~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~ for ages 6-7 and a second for ag es
8-10. Call for detaits_
The Good Government Initiative's
Community Conve"ation: Th e Good
Govern ment Ini tiati ve will hold its
Quarterly Commun ity Conve rsati on,
the concerning topic wiU be, 'Is
Miami the Next Atlantis?: A Con-
Join Dr ..
n:30 a.m. Oct 9. Bank Un ited
Center At UM , 1245 Dauer Dr, Coral
Gables.
3 p.m. Oct 13. Atlantis Natural,
1717 N. Bayshore Dr, Med ia and
Entertainment District $70 for a four
weeks series: advance registrati on Town Hall Heeting on Mental Health
& Substance Abuse Services : This
forum will bring together elected • TURN TO CALENDAR, 40SE
"P ower the Vote" with US League of
Wo men Voters Presi dent: Join the
League of Women Voters of Miami-
Dade County as we welcome US
League President. Elisabeth Mac-
Namara. Over the past several
weeks, President MacNamara has
traveled around the country meeting 1iiiiiiiii[:~'i~iijii,ji~~i~iiiiiiiiiii1 ~~~ ~);JW,<! :~~~~ L~;Je~et~m-I Z a 2 I 2 __ 2
emDhasize the importance of voting
and protecting the right of all
Americans to vote_
6 p.m. Oct 9. Books and Books
(Co ral Gables), 265 Aragon Ave.,
Co ral Gables. $10.
www.l wvmiamidade.gov.
Miami Moving Day, A Walk for
Parkinson's: People who move
change the world!
The National Parkinson Founda-
tion's Moving Day is the National
Parkinson Foundation South Florid a
Chapter's annual fundraising walk
event It will be a day of joining
together and raising awareness of
Parkinson 's disease_
8:30 a.m. Oct. 7. Bayfront Park,
301 Biscayne Blvd .. Downtown
Miami. Free. 305-243-1061.
Pftag Hiami Chapter Heeti ng :
Support group for parents, families,
& friends of gay, lesbian, bi-sexua l,
transgender. Queer, and questioning
youth. The parents' group are
"lay-led" by other pa rents of GLBTa
youth. & provide oppo rtunity to
discussion and education ..
12 p.m. Oc t 13. Pflag Miam i
Chapter Meeting, 7701 SW 76 Ave-
nue, Glenvar Heights. free.
305-989-1623.
Piety, Politics and Power: A sermon
series on the role of reU gion in
public diicourse: The series exam-
ines the role of faith in politics, the
fallacy of the Left and the Right in
"values vot ing." and the positive ro le
all peoDle 01 faith can play in pro-
moting civi t dialogue and heating
our national divide ..
II a.m. Oct. 14. Riviera Pres byteri-
an ChurCh, 5275 Sunset Dr ...
II"UClUC I:l.iuuuJllic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT)
New Board Appointments
Miam~Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEATJ is charting a new direction in improving the quality
of life for local residents and seeks visionary board members to help carry out this mission. The ideal
candidates are seasoned experts in, banking, business development, criminal justice, economic
development, education, finance, hcusing, health and human services, marketing, andlor the law and
legal profession who are committed to help stimulate socio-economic growlh in underserved Miamf.Dade
County neighborlloods .
MDEAT. governed by a Board of Trustees, is a Miami.oade County agency which works with civic
organizalions , schools and universities, foundations, municipalities , and the corporate community to
ensure that all residents have equal access to the necessities that maintains a healthy community. MDEAT
is a Miami-Dade County agency that meets monthly, and answers directly to the Miam~Dade Board of
County Commissioners.
MDEAT Nominating Council, the entity responsible for reviewing the Board Trust applications will interview
all candidates to fill vacancies, and forward its recommendations to the Miami·Dade Board of County
Commissioners .
Interested individuals may download an application at WWoN miamjdade govleconomicadvocacy!rusl/ or by
picking up an application Monday-Friday between 8:30 am -5 pm at the following location:
Miami,Dade Economic Advocacy Trust
Stephen P. Clark Government Center
111 N.W. 1st Street 20th Floor Suite 2032
Miami, Florida 33128
An application can only be mailed or delivered in person to the address above. The deadline for filing is
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 by 4 pm. For more information, please contact our Marketing Administrator,
Melba Gasqu e at 305-375-5661.
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
COURTESY NOTICE
NonCE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of
South Miami, Florida will conduct Public Hearing(s) at its regular
City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 16,
Z!!Jl. beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers,
6130 Sunset Drive, to consider the following item(s):
An Ordinance of the City of South Miami, amending Section
8A-4.1 titled "Reserved", re-titling it as ·Prohibited
Commission Actions', and prohibiting a commission
member from making certain representations in his or
her official capacity.
An Ordinance amending Section BA-4(a) of the City of
South Miami's Code of Ordinances to repeal the part that
states that a Commission member may not attempt to
indirectly influence a decision or act of a member of a
board .
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An Ordinance amending Section 20-3.6(U), Outdoor)
lighting spillage; creating additional minimum standards
for outdoor lighting in residential districts ,
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will
be heard.
For further information, please contact the City Clerk's
Office at 305·663-6340.
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
Pursuant III AOIida Statutes 286.01 OS, the CIty hereby advises tl1e public tl1et
U a plll>On decides to appeal any decision made by this Board, AgentY or
Commission with respecllD any matler considered at Its meeting or hearing,
he or she will need. record at the proceedlngs, and that for such purpose,
affected pelSon may need III ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings
Is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is III be based.
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MIAMI DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW
Published Daily except Saturday, Sunday and
Legal Holidays
Miami, Miami-Dade (;ounty, Florida
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
MARIA MESA, who on oath says that he or she is the
LEGAL CLERK, Legal Notices of the Miami Daily Business
Review flk/a Miami Review, a daily (except Saturday, Sunday
and Legal Holidays) newspaper; published at Miami in Miami--Dade
County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement,
being a Legal Advertisement of Notice in the matter of
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -10/16/2012
in the 'XXXX Court,
was published in said newspaper in the issues of
10/05/2012
Affiant further says that the said Miami Daily Business
Review is a newspaper published at Miami in said Miami-Dade
County, Florida and that the said newspaper has
heretofore been continuously published in said Miami-Dade County,
Florida, each day (except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays)
and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post
office in Miami in said Miami-Dade County, Florida, for a
period of one year next preceding the first publication of the
attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he or
she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation
any discount, rebate .. or refund for the purpose
of securl n I . m ell! for ub li ca!ion in the said
05 day of OCTOBER ,A.D. 2012
MARIA MESA personally known to me
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'? Chery l H Manner "% ~·"i My Comm l "'lo~ E~ 189529
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MIAMI DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW
Published Daily except Saturday, Sunday and
Legal Holidays
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
O .V . FIiRBEYRE, who on oath says that he or she is the
VICE PRESIDENT , Legal Notices of the Miami Daily Business
Review f/k/a Miami Review, a daily (except Saturday, Sunday
and Legal Holidays) newspaper, published at Miami in Miami-Dade
County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement,
being a Legal Advertisement of Notice in the matter of
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
PUBLIC HEARING -NOVEMBER 7, 2012
in the XXXX Court,
was published in said newspaper in the issues of
10/26/2012
Affiant further says that the said Miami Daily Business
Review is a newspaper published at Miami in said Miami-Dade
County, Florida and that the said newspaper has
heretofore been continuously published in said Miami-Dade County,
Florida, each day (except Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays)
and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post
office in Miami in said Miami-Dade County, Florida, for a
period of one year next preceding the first publication of the
attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he or
she has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation
any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose
of securing this advertise or publication in the said
",w,pape~
26 day of OCTOBER ,A.D. 2012
(SEAL)
O.V. FERBEYAE personally known to me
Notary Public State of Florid,
Cheryl H Marmer
My Commission EE 189528
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THE MIAMI HERALD I MiamiHerald.com
PALMETTO BAY
Flap over campaign donors
-DONATIONS, FROM 3SE tions from attorneys suing
the vilIllge G a tough calL"
ing $50 from former Coral
Gables mayor Don Slesnick.
and even $500 from an in-
vestment banJrer in Chicago.
which is about 1.400 miles
outside of Palmetto Bay's
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SOUTH MOTORS
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11 US-1 & South 160-180 Street in Miami southmotors.com
and the message should be
obvious. They don't ap-
prove oJ the behavior or
what is going on in thecoun-
cil. From a not-objective
point of view, that's their
way of saying they don't ap-
prove. 1 didn't ask why they
did donate. Anyone that of-
fers to donate the money to
me doesn't have strings at-
tached. l'll take the money."
Thndrich, who has raised
$6,675 as oeroid-October, in-
cluding $150 from Pinecrest
Mayor Cindy Lerner, adds
that "most of my contribu-
tions are from. families ....
[p)eop\e sllould be able to
take contributions fIom
whoever you want, but I'm
against lobbyists."
ZIP Code. Cunningham's ..."~"""='=========================~ broth.erUvesinChicago,and I I
Seat 2 incumbent Howani
Tendrich, who faces Schaff-
er and Araiza, calls the caJll,-
paign flap over contribu-
sou
Meantime, some bloggers
haven't ignored political
newcomer Cunningham,
noting that the majority of
her $25,918 has come from
outside the village, includ-
her friends there. and else-
where, are members of her
extended family, she said.
UMy contributions all
have come from family and
friends and relationships I
have built these many
years," Cunningham said
Forrow @HowardCohen
on '1Witter.
US-1 It South 160-110 Street in Miami southmotors.com .....,.
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES
RFQ NO: 12-1311100
Proposals for PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES will be received by the City of
Opa-Iocka at the OffIce of the City Clerk, 780 Fisherman Street, 4'" Floor. Opa-locka,
Florida 33054, 1\Jesday, Noyember 13.2012 by 1:00 p.m. Any proposals received
after the designated closing time will be returned unopened.
The purpose of this Request for. Qualffications is to seek assistance of a qualified
professional cOntractor to provide PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES to the City
of Opa-Iocka.
An original and five (5) copies a total of six (6) plus 1 copy of the proposal on CD in
PDF format shall be submitted in sealed envelopes/packages addressed to
Joanna Flores, City Clerk, City of Opa-Iocka, Aorida, and marked PROFESSIONAL
PLANNING SERVICES. Proposers desiring information for use in preparing proposals may
obtain a set of such documents from the Clerk's Office, 780 Fisherman Street, 4" Floor,
Opa-Iocka, Aorida 33054, Telephone (305) 953-2800 or copies of RFQ NO 12-1311100
requ irements may also be obtained by visiting the City's website at www.opalockafl .gov,
(click -RFQ /PROPOSALS· located on the right hand side of the screen and follow the
instructions).
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive any
technicalities or irregularities therein. The City further reserves the right to award the
contract to that prOposer whose proposal best complies with the RFQ NO 12-1311100
requirements. Proposers may not withdraw their proposal for a period of ninety
(90) days from the date set for the opening thereof.
Joanna Flores, CMC
City Clerk
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
COURTESY NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida will conduct Public Hearlng(s) at its regular City Commission meeting scheduled
for Wednesday, November 7. 2012. beginning at 7:30 p .m., in the City Commission
Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive, to consider the following item(s):
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a five (5) year
(FY 201212013 to FY 2016-2017) Interlocal Agreement between
Miami-Dade County and Co-Permlttees named on NPDES Permit No .
FLOO003-003.
A Resolution authorizing the City Managerto pay SunGard Public Sector with
approved Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds for
an electronic arrest form application, in the amount of $11,364 from account
number 120-3405-521-4634, resulting in a multi-year service agreement
with an annual maintenance expenditure amount of approximately $1800.
A Resolution relating to a request for a variance from Section 20-3.5(E) of
the Land Development Code to allow a second floor interior side setback
of 7 feet 11 inches where 15 is required, for an addition to a historic
designated single family residence located at 6291 SW 57th Street,
South Miami, Florida, within the RS-3 zoning district.
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An Ordinance amending Section 20-3.6(U), of the City of South Miami's )
Land Development Code, Outdoor lighting spillage; creating additional
minimum standards for outdoor lighting in residential districts.
An Ordinance amending the development agreement originally adopted by
Ordinance No. 05-05-1827 and amended by Ordinance No. 18-05-1840
concerning the project known as 'Project Sunset" and located generally
at 5750 Sunset Drive, for the purpose of clarifying the effective date of the
agreement and term of agreement.
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
For further information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at: 305-663-6340.
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides
to appeal any decision made by this Board, Agency or Commission with respect to any matter
considered at Hs meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for
suCh purpose, affected person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon WhiCh the appeal is to be based.