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Regular City Commission Minutes
March 17,215
A. SILENCE OR TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES
B. ADD-ON ITEM(S)
C. ROLL CALL
The following members of the City
Mayor Harris, Commissioner Welsh, rnlmrr,j,
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The Minutes of March 3, 2015 were unanimously approved as presented.
1. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
(See attached)
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L CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
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3 The following is a summary of the City Attorney's Report: Martinez de Castro case;
4 requesting a shade meeting at the next meeting April 7 @ 6:15 pm.
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K. PUBLIC REMARKS
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14 complaints about add-ons; and also about
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16 pool March 21; spring camp
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29 Resolution ~rlm~,,,,I,p, r Harris' (Group Seat IV) appointment of Antoinette
30 Fischer, as the rpr.rP"pn Group Seat IV, to serve on the Planning Board, for a two-year
31 term ending April 15, 2017,lias;sed by a 4 -1 vote:
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2. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and to enter into an
agreement with Advanced Recreational Concepts for new playground
structures at four city parks. 3/5
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This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
This item was pulled from the
Attorney Jerry Proctor, reprps;entin!t;
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be changed.
Resolution No. U""-J'"
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23 the Commission. Capt. Barzola also addressed the Commission recommending live security on
24 the property, particularly needing one security guard at night for the parking garage.
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27 Resolution relating to the review and acceptance of the Annual Development Agreement
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1 Report of the RRC 57th Avenue LLC [Red Road Commons] until the meeting of April 21, 2015,
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5. A Resolution of the
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Commissioner Welsh
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barriers to customer-sited solar
Choice ballot petition.
(Mayor Stoddard)
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Resolution No. 040-15-14379 in su
and support for the Floridians for
support of removing
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Speakers in followed by presentation of the item by Mr. Corradino.
Attorney for the applicant, Bertram Sapurstein, addressed the Commission.
19 At this junction Mr. Pepe recommended the following amendment to the Unity of
20 Title since the parcels are located in two separate zoning districts: "The applicant acknowledges
21 that parcels A and C are located in the SR zoning district, and A, C and D are located in the
22 Hometown district overlay, and parcels E and D are located in the RM-24 zoning district. All
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1 development in A, C and D shall at all times comply with the zoning requirements of the
2 Hometown District Overlay; parcels A and C shall comply with the SR zoning district
3 requirements as well, and development in parcels Band D at all times shall comply with the
4 requirements of zoning district RM-24."
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the motion to approve
and approval of a Unity ofTitle
along SW 74th Street,
a) South Miami requesting that the Florida Department
:oo,rdin~l'" its projects with municipalities for projects within
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27 by adding Miami-Dade County to the request. Seconded by Mayor Stoddard, the amendment
28 passed unanimously. A second motion followed by Mayor Stoddard to add the following
29 language to Section 1 of the resolution: " ... with sufficient advanced notice so that the
30 municipality has adequate time to respond before the action is carried out." Seconded by
31 Commissioner Welsh, the amendment passed unanimously.
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1 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Welsh, the motion to approve
2 as amended Resolution No. 042-15-14381 requesting that the Florida Department of
3 Transportation coordinate its projects with municipalities for projects within those
4 municipalities, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor Harris
Commissioner Welsh
Commissioner
Commissioner
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ing December 19, 2015, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
Vice Mayor Harris
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Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Edmond
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27 of Eugene Pugh, as the representative of Group Seat I, to serve on the Health Facilities
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This item was amended to correct the name of Mr. Pugh within the resolution.
6 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Edmond, the motion to approve
7 as amended Resolution No. 044-15-14383 acknowledging Commissioner Edmond's (Group Seat
8 I) appointment of Eugene Pugh, as the representative of G I, to serve on the Health
9 Facilities Authority for a four-year term ending March by a 5 -0 vote:
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13 League of Cities form a committee to
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the creation of South Florida
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Commissioner Liebman
Commissioner Edmond
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25 waiver of the standard fees for the use of City parks and facilities by local schools under certain
26 conditions. 3/5
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1 This item was amended on the third "whereas" to read that SMMS is a designated
2 feeder school.
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4 Moved by Mayor Stoddard, seconded by Commissioner Welsh, the motion to approve
5 as amended Resolution No. 046-15-14385 amending the City Manager's authority to institute a
6 policy for the waiver of the standard fees for the use of City parks and facilities by local schools
7 under certain conditions, passed by a 5 -0 vote:
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At the conclusion of
Whole (COW) meeting to discuss
options which might be available.
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CITY COMMISSION MINUTES
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Mayor Stoddard
Vice Mayor H
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THE CITY OF PLEASANT LIVING
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and City Commission
March 17, 2015
Steven Alexander
City Manager
Manager's Report
Attached are the City's accomplishments for the period covering March 2 -March 15, 2015 which
are hereby submitted for your review prior tothe Commission Meeting.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Finance:
Finance has completed the letter of transmittal and the Management and Discussion Analysis for
the FY 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Finance continues working with the auditors
for the completion of the CRA and pension audit reports.
The City's Public Works Department has installed and FPl has provided electricity to the last two
remaining poles. The City's Wi-fi contractor is scheduled to visit the site on Wednesday, March 18
to install the last two remaining Wi-fi antennas. Once installed, tested, and proven, the City will
be moving forward with the installation of the new Wi-Fi modems within each new machine
located within Downtown.
Finance has completed the upgrade to the City's ONESolution finance program. Finance
continues to trouble shoot any issues related to the City's ONESolution finance system. Finance
continues to monitor the different department's issues and help correct those matters.
Finance continues to update and trouble shoot issues related to the City's website. Finance
currently revised certain items within RequestTracker in an effort to provide better service for
residents, businesses, and visitors.
finance has closed february 2015, the fifth month of the new fiscal year. Finance will be has
uploaded the Budget to Actual Monthly and check register reports to the City's website.
-2 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for March 17, 2015
Management Information Systems:
The City held the IP Re-Design of the City's IP addresses kick off meeting. Preliminary work is
being conducted to integrate the City's IP re-design with the virtualization project. Power
requirements continue to be evaluated to make sure the needed amount of power is available to
complete the installation of the new servers.
Finance, Procurement and Miami-Dade County lTD continue working together to prepare and
procure the City's virtual server environment equipment which will help bring the City's 'aged IT
servers, which are mostly all out of warranty, up-to date.
Parking:
Parking continues stripping parking spaces throughout the City which will be converted to paid
parking. Parking has installed multiple single meter heads within the industrial area and around
the South Miami Charter School. Moreover, as Parking completes the striping at other certain
areas, parking will install parking meter heads.
Finance and Parking has completed an evaluation of the City's Valet Services and provided a Scope
of Services for Review, Parking has completed gathering information from the existing City
Downtown valet company and provided a detail email for the City Manager's review. Currently
Finance and Parking are on standby until provided further notice.
The City Manager has reviewed and provided comments for the RFP for smart parking. Finance
and procurement has addressed the comments and has forwarded the revisions to the City
Manager for review. The City continues anticipating the item being heard before the City's
Commission in the early part of 2015.
Procurement Division: City Managers Report -3/17/15 Commission Meeting:
i. RFP Playground Demo & New Installation: The City Manager rejected all bids for
this project. Plans are underway to re-solicit the project.
ii. Solid Waste: A Request for Information (RFI) has been forwarded to the City
Attorney for approval. The intent of the RFI is to solicit feedback from the waste
industry and refine the scope of services, if necessary. Once approved by the CA,
the RFI will be forwarded to the City Manager for approval prior to advertising.
iii. RFP -Basketball Management Services: The RFP was advertised on February 26
and closed on March 16. Six (6) proposal were received. A Selection Committee
meeting is scheduled March 18.
iv. Sea Level Rise Engagement Letter: An engagement letter from the consultant has
been sent to the City Attorney for review and approval. Previously, the City
Attorney approved the consultant as a sole source procurement
-3 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for March 17, 2015
v. Draft -Smart Parking RFP: A draft RFP has been approved by the City Attorney.
The scope has been revised by the City Manager; final approval is pending.
vi. RFO Economic Impact Study: The RFQ has been forwarded to the City Attorney
for final approval prior to advertising.
vii. Draft -Towing Franchise RFP: The City Attorney is reviewing state legislation, and
the City's and County's towing ordinance to determine if the City may move
forward with the planned RFP.
viii. Draft RFP Solar Panel Installation: The City Attorney has approved the draft RFP.
The final version has been sent to the City Manager for review and approval prior
to advertising.
ix. Tennis Center RFP Scope: Currently Parks and Recreation P & R and Procurement
are revising the s.cope. When completed, the scope will be inserted into the RFP
template and forwarded to the City Attorney for approval.
x. Draft RFP -City Parking Garage Sale: Scope is currently being reviewed by the
City Manager for the sale of the City Parking Garage. When completed, the scope
will be forwarded to the City Attorney for review and approval.
xi. RFP/RFO Template: The City Attorney is working on a developing a revised
template RFP/RFQ for formal solicitations. When completed, the template will be
used for all formal solicitations.
xii. Purchasing Ordinance: Continue working with the City Attorney to complete a
draft Purchasing Ordinance. Once completed, the Purchasing Ordinance will be
forwarded to the City Manager for approval. The final document will be placed on
an upcoming Commission Meeting for approval.
Code Enforcement Office:
Following are highlights for the Code Enforcement Division for March 2 -March 13,2015:
1. Bi-weekly statistics:
a. Issued more than 16 Courtesy Civil Infraction Notices.
b. Issued J. Notices of Civil Infraction-(NOCI).
c. Responded to over ~ complaints.
d. Proactive Inspections 23.
e. Re-Inspections 17.
f. Cases Closed J
g. Removed 23 Illegal signs from the City.
h. Graffiti Tags il.
1. Reviewed _8_ Building permits.
J. Counter walk-ins 38.
-4 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for March 17,2015
II. Fines and Fees collected through the Code Enforcement Division for the month of
March 2015: (Totaled at the end of the month)
Projects: Preparing for the Magistrate Hearing -03119/2015
Prepared letters for Dumpster/Container enclosures
III. Local Business Tax Compliance Office:
In the month of March 2 -March 13,2015:
Total amount Total amount collected
a. NEW BTR'S ISSUED (19)
h. NEW LIENS (12)
c. INSPECTIONS (77)
d. RENEWAL FEES COLLECTED
e. NEW LICENSES (BTR's) REVIEWED (20)
Other Reports:
• Florida League of Cities Insurance Report -Completed
• Miami Dade County Report -Completed
• Renewal Report 41H Notices -Completed
• Renewal Licenses printed for 2014 -2015
• Renewal Inspections
• 25 Towing Companies researched/inspected
• Prepared and delivered Solid Waste Enclosure requirement letters
Special Events Division:
$ 4,481.60
$ 1,410.00
The following are the results for the Special Events Division for March 2 -March 13, 2015:
• Assisted with processing payments for the MLK Committee that held the parade
and festival on 2/28/2015.
• Collaborated with Chori Perros Productions to acquire a film permit for a shoot for
the series Bailers which was held on 3/2/2015.
• Preparing for the 2015 Fourth of July event that will be on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at
Palmer Park starting at 5:00 p.m.
• Preparing for the March 19, 2015 Special Magistrate Hearing for the Code
Department.
• Processed seven (7) garage sale permit requests for this time period.
-5 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for March 17, 2015
• Reviewed and processed 20 lien search requests for Code Enforcement
Department, for this period of time.
• Processed/recorded !.Iien and Q..lien releases for this time frame.
• Collaborating with Human Resources Department in placing volunteers in different
departments.
The following are the accomplishments for the Police Department for the time period March 20d,
2015 through March 15 th , 2015:
Chiefs Office
i. "Staff Own-A-Zone" program yielded 30 citizen and business contacts throughout the City;
ii. A total of 815 calls for service were handled during this period;
iii. CloD. Detective King was nominated and attained the prestigious Investigator of the Year
Award presented by the L.E.O. Foundation and the Miami-Dade County Association of
Chiefs of Police.
Uniform Patrol Division
i. Total of 15 arrests: 3 felonies, II misdemeanors, 0 warrants served;
ii. Of those 15 arrests, 10 were narcotics related.
Community Patrol
i. Conducted 16 citizen contacts within the CRA area;
Criminal Investigations Division
i. CloD. Detectives are patrolling both the shopping areas and residential areas in deterrence
of residential burglaries and vehicle burglaries.
ii. CloD. Detectives have placed undercover surveillance cameras in strategic locations where
vehicle burglaries have occurred. The images captured will give us the exact time, date and
subject descriptions (Intelligence) necessary for proper investigation and for the successful
prosecution of all subjects involved.
Services Division
Fleet Management, Records Management, Quarter Master, Property & Evidence Management;
i. Scheduled to sign narcotics disposal order;
ii. There have been 2,00 I items entered into the Evidence and Property module, since the
transition to electronic record keeping;
-6 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for March 17, 2015
iii. Prisoner van has refurbishment project was begun and process should be complete over
the next few weeks;
iv. New traffic safety vests were distributed to members of the Department.
Professional Standards Division and Training
i. Processing several applicants for police officer positions
ii. The process for 2 applicants for open Communications Officer position are almost
complete;
iii. Initiated the annual CFA training and firearms qualification during this period.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Engineering and Construction Division
Sunset Drive Roadway Improvements Ph. V: Project is ongoing. Contractor resodded swale areas.
Milling and resurfacing is complete. Thermoplastic and curb paint are scheduled for the week of
March 30 th
• Contractor is resetting valves and manholes this week.
Twin Lakes Drainage Improvements Design: Survey is complete. Utility coordination letters were
sent. Geotechnical exploration results for percolation rates were received. MDWASD is
coordinating with the project the opportunity for water main betterments within the project area.
Consultant will be submitting 60% plans the week of March 16, 2015. Additional percolation tests
will be requested from the consultant.
Dog Park: Project is complete.
Citywide Sidewalk Repair: Project is complete.
Downtown Wi-Fi: The concrete poles are installed. The electrical work was completed. FPL
energized and installed the meters. The poles are ready for the installation of the antennas.
Alfredo Riverol was informed about the poles, to request his WiFi consultant to finalize the
installation ofthe antennas.
Police Fueling Facility Improvement: Construction is ongoing. Foundation for the canopy will be
completed this week. The installation of the electrical conduits and storm sewer pipe is ongoing.
Manufacturer will start the fabrication of the canopy next week.
Street Lights (Cobra Heads) on 67th Street: Pending further instructions.
Sunset Drive Striping: In the process of coordinating with contractor and Purchasing.
-7 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for March 17, 2015
Median Landscaping along US1: Project being coordinated with FOOT. Pending further
instructions.
Pinecrest Villas Traffic Calming Design: Consultant submitted 60% of the design plans for review.
We met with the consultants and provided comments. We are expecting to receive the 90% set
this week.
Twin Lakes & Bird Estates Traffic Calming Design: Consultant submitted 60% of the design plans
for review. We met with the consultants and provided comments. We are expecting to receive the
90% set this week.
Mango Terrace: Resident survey information was tabulated and provided to the County in
conjunction with the General Interlocal Agreement. The design plans for both projects are being
reviewed by MDC. Surveys will be redistributed to obtain the required concurrency for each speed
table.
Manor Lane Traffic Calming: We were able to receive concurrency from the residents for each
location. The consultant will provide signed and sealed memorandum (describing the request for
the additional three speed tables), to be provided to the County for approval. The County has
given approval for the 2 speed tables included in the design plans.
Street Name Signs: Contractor submitted plans to the City and County. Comments were provided
to contractor. The interlocal agreement was provided to him. Contractor resubmitted to the
County after City Review. We are pending on County approval. We received further comments
from the County. The contractor addressed the comments and submitted to the City for review.
We provided additional comments, that were addressed and the contractor submitted the revised
plans to the County for review on February 13, 2015.
Public Works Attachment A
i. Replaced 6 damaged residential garbage containers.
ii. Filled 31 trash holes throughout the City.
iii. Filled 10 pot holes in City streets.
iv. Fixed 16 leaning signs throughout the City.
v. Repaired a Stop Sign at 5780 SW 68 Street.
vi. Removed 11 shopping carts throughout the City.
vii. Repaired the ROW on 74 Terrace & 57 Court with lime rock & asphalt.
viii. Cleaned and swept different areas throughout the City where the Recycling truck dropped
shards of glass.
ix. Trimmed trees on 41 st Street to allow sunlight for the parking meters as requested by the
Parking Department.
x. Removed graffiti as requested by Code Enforcement.
xi. Painted the garbage can in front of the South Miami post office as requested by the Public
Works Director.
-8 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for March 17,2015
xii. Installed new wiring and thermostat in the Computer Room at City Hall as requested by
Chief Financial Officer and LT.
xiii. Installed a 2x2 air vents and 4 new ceiling tiles in the Police Department as requested by
Police.
xiv. Coordinated with vendor to repair the water valve for fire sprinklers at the Police
Department on an emergency basis.
xv. Coordinated all repairs for the emergency repairs at Fuchs Park restrooms due to recent
fire.
xvi. Installed 4 door latches, 4 door levers and 4 dead bolts in the restrooms at Fuchs Park due
to recent fire.
xvii. Installed 2 toilet paper & soap dispensers in the restrooms at Fuchs Park due to recent fire.
xviii. Installed 2 door signs labeling the restrooms at Fuchs Park as Men & Women's restrooms
due to recent fire.
xix. Primed & painted all 4 doors and the entire restroom structure at Fuchs Parks due to
recent fire.
xx. Installed City of South Miami signs at the bus stop located at 72St & 58 Ave & bus stop by
the South Miami post office as requested by Engineering.
xxi. Replaced 2 water faucets in the men's bathroom at Public Works assembly room as
required.
xxii. Primed & painted all doors, walls, and entrance bumpers to the Motor Pool as required.
xxiii. Re-programmed all light timers Citywide due to Daylights Savings.
xxiv. Replaced GFI boxes & electrical covers at 5770, 5812 & 5.817 Sunset Drive as requested by
the Public Works Director in preparation for the Downtown LED lighting project.
xxv. Installed a new street paver and repair surrounding area in front of Tratorria Sole on
Sunset Drive as requested by Assistant City JYlanager.
xxvi. Replaced AC belt, coil, two new thermostats and programmed the thermostats in the Sylva
Martin Building as requested.
PARKS
Palmer Park & Dante Fascell Park Restroom Renovation
• Restroom renovation is 90% complete;
• Remaining tasks: Installation of new restroom partitions and touch-up paint;
• Anticipated completion date is the end of March 2015.
Restrooms at Fuchs Park
• Structure fire occurred on Thursday, Jan. 22 nd ;
• Both restrooms were repaired on March 4th, including painting of exterior walls,
installation of new locks/handles/and safety latch and installation of bathrooms
accessories and fixtures.
New Playgrounds at Brewer Park, Dante Fascell Park, Fuchs Park & Murray Park
• All bids have been rejected due to a scoring error;
• Staff is preparing to release a new solicitation by the end of March 2015.
-9 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for March 17, 2015
New 1st Level Tile Floor at the Gibson Bethel Community Center
• Construction schedule to commence late March 2015.
Parks Master Plan
• A purchase order was issued to Miller Legg on Thursday, 3/12.
Credit/Debit Processing Services
• Submitted memo and supporting documents to CM on 2/25/15;
• Currently waiting for various vendors to sign prior to CM's signature.
Upcoming Projects
• Concession Stand Remodeling/Renovation at Palmer Park
a. R.E. Chisholm Architects is currently preparing the architectural and
engineering drawings for general contractor bidding. Anticipated
completion date is mid-April.
b. Submitted RFP to City Attorney for review and approval on Thursday, March
5,2015.
• Tennis court runoff mud & water at Dante Fascell Park
a. Staff has contacted Milian, Swain & Associates to obtain a proposal for
drainage and civil engineering analysis/design regarding a permanent
solution to the drainage issue for runoff coming from the tennis courts at
Dante Fascell Park.
• Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
RECREATION
Aquatics
a. Staff has contacted Stanley Consultants, Inc. and Atkins Environmental
Group regarding a proposal for professional services to perform an ESA for
contaminated groundwater and soil testing at its 11 parks.
b. Presently waiting for a proposal from Stanley Consultants, Inc.
• Pool opens Saturday, March 21 st -Sept. 19th;
• Open 6 days a week: Tuesday -Sunday;
• Offering open swim, lap swim, water aerobics and swim classes;
• Visit city website for more info on 3/17.
Staff Certification
• Albert Calimano, full time Recreation Leader, attained the NRPA Aquatic Facility
Operator (AFO) Certification;
• Albert is now certified to handle pool operations and conduct basic pool chemistry.
-10 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for March 17, 2015
RFP for Basketball Management Services
• RFP was released March 16th
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• 9 applicants attended the non-mandatory pre-bid conference;
• RFP proposals due Monday, March 16th at 10 AM;
• Evaluation Committee schedule to evaluate and rank proposals on Wednesday,
March 18th at 11 AM.
-11 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for March 17, 2015
In-house Tennis Operations
• HR Director and City Manager to discuss submitting the pay plan and the rules for
its administration to the city commission for adoption.
Football & Cheerleading Registration
• Mass registration schedule Saturday, March 21st at 10 a.m.;
• Football League will have 8 teams totaling approximately 190 participants.
Spring Camp (Eco-adventure theme) March 23,d _ 27th
• Bill Sadowski Park (nature hike, fishing, s'mores cooked over an open fire);
• Miccosukee museum field trip (presentation on wild life, vegetation and more).
Senior Happenings
• Care Plus provided a presentation about health coverage and offered free health
screenings that included blood pressure on 3/11/15.
• 20 seniors were taken on a field trip to the Youth Fair on 3/12/15;
Past & Upcoming Events/Programs
• Dr. Seuss Story Time (March 14th 11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
a. In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday the community center staff will be leading
Cat in the Hat crafts, Fish in a Dish snacks and a reading of several Dr. Seuss
books;
b. 10 people attended this FREE event.
• Empire Watch Party (March 18th 7:30 PM)
a. In partnership with South Miami Drug Free Coalition, the Parks and
Recreation Department will be hosting this Teen event that includes a pre
finale discussion on important teen related issues;
b. Parental consent form required for all participants;
c. Free to participate. Food and beverages are provided.
• Easter Egg Hunt (April 1 st 4:00-6:00 PM)
a. South Miami Hospital., South Miami Children's Clinic and South Miami Parks
and Recreation Department will be hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt;
b. Event features an egg hunt, face painting, reading, fitness class, free food
and a special appearance from the Easter Bunny.
-12 -City Manager's Report to the Commission for March 17,2015
Planning Department
The following is the Planning department update for the December 2, 2014 Commission meeting.
Please be advised that no "significant" events have occurred in the Planning Department since the
November 18, 2014 Commission Meeting. We will continue to maintain bi-weekly activity and
project status reports, which can be made available at your request.