Meeting

The real action was capital, not ceremony: the commission teed up a $6,267,400 assignment from fund balance for Parks and Recreation Master Plan projects, alongside a $4,580,142.60 award to Comtech Engineering for the Golden Shores Pump Station Rehabilitation Project. Read together, that is the city moving real money into long lead infrastructure and amenity work, not just talking about concepts. The pump station item is the binding one for contractors and nearby property owners because it converts a project into a named vendor agreement at a fixed not to exceed amount. The other meaningful shift was operational spending being locked in across core city services. The city lined up renewal of its commercial package, workers compensation, and miscellaneous insurance, while also extending or approving landscaping, pressure cleaning, drainage, roof repair, and IT maintenance work. The notable governance angle is 10.I, where the city would waive bidding requirements to approve Brightview Landscaping for right of way maintenance. That is not just another service contract. It is the commission choosing speed and continuity over a fresh market test. Existing vendors generally benefit from that posture, while challengers lose an opening. Everything else was either directional or housekeeping: support for a no wake zone in Dumbfoundling Bay, support for a conceptual elevated public park along Collins Avenue, event cost reporting during budget season, charitable contributions, affordable housing inventory compliance, and a site plan modification and sign variance request at 18801 Collins Avenue.

Statura-generated summary of the official agenda and minutes. Verbatim per-item votes and dollar figures are in the Agenda & votes tab.

Key decisions

1. Assignment of $6,267,400 to fund balance for Parks and Recreation Master Plan projects

   Pending

   Sets aside $6,267,400 in assigned fund balance for Parks and Recreation Master Plan work, which is the city reserving cash for a defined project pipeline rather than leaving it broadly available.

2. Agreement with Comtech Engineering for the Golden Shores Pump Station Rehabilitation Project

   Pending

   Would award ITB No. 23-05-02 to Comtech Engineering for up to $4,580,142.60, turning a major utility project into an executable contract with a named firm.

3. Renewal of commercial package, workers compensation, and miscellaneous insurance with Brown and Brown and PGIT

   Pending

   Renews the city's core insurance stack, a necessary annual cost that protects operations but also locks in a major overhead line for the new fiscal year.

4. Agreement with Brightview Landscaping for city right of way maintenance, with bidding waived

   Pending

   Would waive Chapter 62 bidding requirements to keep right of way landscaping with Brightview, favoring continuity and speed while bypassing a new competitive procurement.

5. Second amendment with VisualScape for landscaping services at city parks and recreational facilities

   Pending

   Extends park and recreation landscaping under Option A for up to $387,660.00, reinforcing the city's reliance on incumbent maintenance vendors.

6. Letter agreement with La Playa Beach Associates for consent to a coastal construction control line application

   Pending

   Would give city consent tied to La Playa Beach Associates' coastal construction control line application, which matters because it is a required municipal signoff tied to a private coastal project.

7. Support for a no wake zone in Dumbfoundling Bay

   Pending

   Directs the city manager and city attorney to start the application and ordinance process for state review, so this is the beginning of a regulatory push, not the final rule.

8. Support for the conceptual design of an elevated public park along Collins Avenue

   Pending

   Endorses a concept and authorizes staff action, which gives the idea political backing but does not yet commit the city to a construction contract or final design.

Agenda items

28 items on the agenda. Outcomes not yet parsed from minutes.

1. 10.PResolutionpending$6.3MOutcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Assignment of $6,267,400.00 to the Fund Balance - Assigned Line Classified for Projects Related to the Parks and Recrea on Master Plan; Authorizing the City Manager and Finance Director to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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2. 10.JResolutionpending$4.6MOutcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Awarding Invita on to Bid No. 23-05-02 to, and Approving an Agreement with, Comtech Engineering, Inc. for the Golden Shores Pump Sta on Rehabilita on Project, in an Amount Not to $4,580,142.60, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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3. 10.AResolutionpending$1.9MOutcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Renewal of the Commercial Package Policy (Property, Liability, Automobile), Workers Compensa on, and Miscellaneous Insurances with Brown & Brown/Preferred Government Insurance Trust (PGIT) for the Period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,900,000.00, as Outlined in Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution
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4. 10.IResolutionpending$900KOutcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Waiving the Bidding Requirements Set Forth in Chapter 62 of the Code of Ordinances; Approving an Agreement with Brightview Landscaping, Inc. to Provide Landscaping Maintenance Services for City Right-of-Ways and Facilities, in an Amount Not to Exceed $900,000.00; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effec
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5. 10.HResolutionpending$387.7KOutcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Second Amendment to the Agreement with VisualScape, Inc. for Landscaping Services for City Parks and Recrea onal Facilities - Option “A”, in an Amount Not to Exceed $387,660.00, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Amendment; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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6. 10.DResolutionpending$150KOutcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Purchase Necessary Office and Other Supplies from Amazon Business for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00, Subject to Certain Conditions; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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7. 10.GResolutionpending$143.9KOutcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a First Amendment to the Agreement with Mar n & Sons Residen al Services, Inc. for Pressure Cleaning Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $143,939.78, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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8. 10.EResolutionpending$140KOutcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Purchase Necessary Supplies and Equipment from Home Depot for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, in an Amount Not to Exceed $140,000.00, Subject to Certain Conditions; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution: Providing for an Effective Date.
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9. 10.KResolutionpending$104.7KOutcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement with Team Contrac ng, Inc. to Replace the Storm Drainage at Pier Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed $104,718.91, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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10. 10.VResolutionpending$100KOutcome not recorded
    Add On: A Resolution of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC. for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for So ware Maintenance and Subscrip ons, in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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11. 10.LResolutionpending$80,350Outcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement with Team Contrac ng, Inc. to Repair Shade Structure and Restroom Facility Roof Located at Samson Oceanfront Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed $80,349.87, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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12. 10.QResolutionpending$75,000Outcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for Maintenance and Subscrip on Services for Certain Informa on Technology Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000.00; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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13. 10.FResolutionpending$70,000Outcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Purchase Parts and Supplies from W.W. Grainger, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, in an Amount Not to Exceed $70,000.00; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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14. 10.CResolutionpending$65,000Outcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Purchase Necessary Office and Other Supplies from Staples for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, in an Amount Not to Exceed $65,000.00, Subject to Certain Conditions; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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15. 10.BResolutionpending$50,000Outcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving Blanket Purchase Orders for the Purchase of Necessary Office and Other Supplies and Services from Various Vendors for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Under $50,000.00, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution: Providing for an Effective Date.
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16. 3.AMinutespendingOutcome not recorded
    Regular City Commission Meeting – Summary Minutes – August 17, 2023.
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17. 3.BMinutespendingOutcome not recorded
    Special City Commission Meeting – First Budget Hearing Summary Minutes – September 5, 2023.
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18. 3.CMinutespendingOutcome not recorded
    Special City Commission Meeting – Second Budget Hearing Summary Minutes – September 14, 2023.
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19. 6.AZoningpendingOutcome not recorded
    Request of La Playa Beach Associates LLC (“Applicant”), for a Site Plan Modification and Sign Ordinance Variance - for the Property Located at 18801 Collins Avenue (Hearing #PZ2023-10).
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20. 10.MResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Charitable Contribu on to the Sunny Isles Beach Social Seniors, Inc., a 501(C)(3) Charitable Organization; Providing the City Manager with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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21. 10.NResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Charitable Contribu on to the SIB K-8 Community School Fund, Inc., a/k/a Sunny Isles Beach Children’s Fund, a 501(C)(3) Charitable Organiza on; Providing the City Manager with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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22. 10.OResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Charitable Contribu on to War Against Violence Corpora on, D/b/a Youthalert! (Ya!) U.S.A, a 501(C)(3) Charitable Organiza on; Providing the City Manager with the Authority to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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23. 10.RResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    Additional Information: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Le er Agreement Between La Playa Beach Associates, LLC and the City of Sunny Isles Beach for Consent to, and Approval of, an Application for a Coastal Construction Control Line Permit for Sand Placement and Other Related Activities, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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24. 10.SResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Directing the City Manager to Provide the City Commission with a Comprehensive List of Proposed City Events and Their Associated Costs During the Budgetary Process for the Succeeding Fiscal Year; Providing Reasons for the Necessity of This Action; and Providing an Effective Date.
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25. 10.TResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Expressing Support for a No-Wake Zone in Dumbfoundling Bay; Direc ng the City Manager and City A orney to Begin the Process of Submi ng an Application and an Ordinance for Review and Approval by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva on Commission; Direc ng the City Clerk to Distribute Copies of this Resolution; Authorizing the City Manager and the City A orney to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of this
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26. 10.UResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Expressing Support for the Conceptual Design of an Elevated Public Park Along Collins Avenue; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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27. 10.WResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    Add On: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Adopting Guidelines for the Submission of Commissioner Items for Meetings of the City Commission; Authorizing the City Manager, the City A orney, and the City Clerk to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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28. 10.XResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Inventory List of City Owned Property Appropriate for Use as Affordable Housing Pursuant to Section 166.0451, Florida Statutes; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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