Meeting

The only thing here with real strategic weight was the Golden Shores utility undergrounding package. The commission had both AT&T Southeast and Breezeline payment approvals in front of it, totaling more than $518,000, plus a separate update and discussion on the same project. That tells you the city is not just talking about undergrounding anymore, it is moving utility partner costs through the system. For property owners in Golden Shores, that is the practical signal: the project is in the expensive coordination phase where telecom work, not just city construction, starts driving timing and cost. The next tier of consequential items was capital and infrastructure housekeeping. The city also had an amended award for Sleiman Construction on the Meditation Garden, a new boat lift design and installation contract for Bella Vista Park, a Dune Master Plan, and an interlocal agreement resetting the city’s share of six cent local option gas tax proceeds for the next 30 years starting January 1, 2024. The second order read is straightforward. Parks and shoreline items keep advancing, while the gas tax item matters because it locks in a long horizon transportation revenue framework rather than a one year appropriation. There were also a few tells about projects under stress or changing course. The city put forward termination of the state funded FDOT grant agreement for the proposed pedestrian park bridge at 174th Street, and a sublease agreement involving American Federated Title Corporation and PRA Hospitality LLC was slated to be submitted. The rest was mostly operating maintenance, software renewals, lobbying services, a veterinary clinic conditional use request, budget and recycling discussion, and ceremonial school and awareness presentations.

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. Payment to AT&T Southeast for the Golden Shores Utility Undergrounding Project

   Pending

   Would authorize up to $254,133.01 to AT&T Southeast for undergrounding work, showing the city is funding third party utility participation rather than only its own construction.

2. Payment to Breezeline for the Golden Shores Utility Undergrounding Project

   Pending

   Would authorize up to $264,393.34 to Breezeline for the same undergrounding effort, adding another major utility cost layer to the Golden Shores project.

3. Update and discussion regarding Golden Shores Utility Undergrounding Project

   Pending

   Puts the city’s highest profile neighborhood infrastructure job back in open discussion at the same meeting where telecom payments were queued, which is where schedule and cost pressure usually becomes visible.

4. Amending and restating Resolution No. 2023 3503, awarding ITB No. 23 02 02 to Sleiman Construction, LLC for construction of the Meditation Garden

   Pending

   Would revise and restate an earlier award for the Meditation Garden, signaling the city is still adjusting a live capital project rather than simply closing procurement.

5. Award of RFP No. 23 07 01 to Contour Marine Incorporated for turnkey design and installation of boat lifts at Bella Vista Park

   Pending

   Would move Bella Vista Park into a design build style installation phase for boat lifts, concentrating responsibility with one marine contractor.

6. Adopting a Dune Master Plan

   Pending

   Would establish a citywide dune planning framework, which matters because it sets the policy baseline for future shoreline work rather than approving a one off fix.

7. Amended and restated interlocal agreement with Miami Dade County to re establish distribution of proceeds of the six cent local option gas tax

   Pending

   Would reset Sunny Isles Beach’s share of gas tax proceeds for a 30 year period beginning January 1, 2024, shaping a long term transportation revenue stream.

8. Terminating the state funded grant agreement with FDOT for the proposed pedestrian park bridge at 174th Street

   Pending

   Would end the existing state grant arrangement for the proposed bridge, which is the clearest sign in the agenda that this project is being reworked or abandoned in its current funding form.

9. Conditional use for a veterinary clinic at 18600 Collins Avenue

   Pending

   Would authorize a veterinary clinic through the conditional use process at 18600 Collins Avenue, making this the meeting’s main land use decision point for a private operator.

Agenda items

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

1. 10.NResolutionpending$820.6KOutcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending and Resta ng Resolution No. 2023-3503; Awarding Invita on to Bid No. 23-02-02 to, and Approving an Agreement with, Sleiman Construction, LLC. For the Construction of the Medita on Garden Located Within the Town Center Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed Eight Hundred Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-nine Dollars and Fi y-six Cents ($820,589.56); Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effec
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2. 10.BResolutionpending$264.4KOutcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Payment to Breezeline for the Golden Shores Utility Undergrounding Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $264,393.34, 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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3. 10.AResolutionpending$254.1KOutcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Payment to Bellsouth Telecommunica ons, LLC., d/b/a AT&T Southeast, for the Golden Shores Utility Undergrounding Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $254,133.01, 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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4. 10.HResolutionpending$125KOutcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Third Amendment to the Agreement with CT Mechanical to Provide Extended Warranty and Maintenance Services for the Air Condi oning System at the Gateway Park Community Center, in an Amount Not to $124,984.60; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Amendment; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; and Providing for an Effective Date.
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5. 10.MResolutionpending$96,500Outcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Awarding Request for Proposal (“RFP”) No. 23-07-01 to, and Entering Into an Agreement with, Contour Marine Incorporated for the Turnkey Design and Installation of Boat Li s at Bella Vista Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed $96,500.00, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the City Manager and the City A orney to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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6. 10.RResolutionpending$72,500Outcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Agreement with Ronald L. Book, P.A. For Professional Legisla ve Rela ons and Lobbying Services, in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $72,500.00, Effec ve From August 1, 2023, Through July 31, 2024, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement and to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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7. 10.GResolutionpending$55,000Outcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing an Increase in Spending Authority with Graybar to Purchase Electrical, Ligh ng, and Data Communication Supplies for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, in an Amount Not to Exceed $55,000.00, 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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8. 10.LResolutionpending$39,000Outcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the Chief of Police, in Accordance with the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984, to Expend Forfeiture Funds from the Department of Jus ce (“DOJ”) Federal Forfeiture Account to Purchase Boat Lifts for the Marine Patrol Station at Bella Vista Park, in an Amount Not to Exceed $39,000.00, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Providing for an Effective Date.
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9. 10.DResolutionpending$28,000Outcome not recorded
   A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Light Er Up LLC, to Add Addi onal Compensa on for Year Three of the Agreement, in an Amount Not to Exceed $28,000.00, 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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10. 10.FResolutionpending$24,000Outcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing an Increase to the Purchase Order with Amazon for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, in an Amount Not to Exceed $24,000.00, 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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11. 10.IResolutionpending$21,304Outcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Kronos Saashr, Inc. for Time and A endance So ware, in an Amount Not to Exceed $21,303.92, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Agreement; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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12. 10.EResolutionpending$20,000Outcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing an Increase to the Blanket Purchase Order with Home Depot for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, in an Amount Not to Exceed $20,000.00, 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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13. 10.JResolutionpending$9,138Outcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Kronos Incorporated for Staff Scheduling So ware, in an Amount Not to Exceed $9,138.00, A ached Hereto as Exhibit “A”; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Said Amendment; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate the Terms of This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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14. 3.AMinutespendingOutcome not recorded
    Regular City Commission Meeting – Summary Minutes – July 20, 2023 (to be submitted).
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15. 5.APresentationpendingOutcome not recorded
    Introduc on to Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 School Principal, Mr. Marc Schwam.
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16. 5.BPresentationpendingOutcome not recorded
    Special Recognition of PTSA President Johana Rabinovich.
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17. 5.CPresentationpendingOutcome not recorded
    Proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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18. 6.AZoningpendingOutcome not recorded
    Request of Adamant SNS Group LLC (“Applicant”), for a Condi onal Use for a Veterinary Clinic - for the Property Located at 18600 Collins Avenue (Hearing #PZ2023- 12).
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19. 10.CResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Adopting a Dune Master Plan; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Thing Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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20. 10.KResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving an Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County to Re- Establish Distribu on of Proceeds of the Six-Cent Local Option Gas Tax for the 30-year Period from January 1, 2024, Through December 31, 2053; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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21. 10.OResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Termina ng the State-Funded Grant Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FPN 445792-1-54-01) Providing for Grant Funding for the Proposed Pedestrian Park Bridge at 174th Street; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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22. 10.PResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Co-Operation Agreement with, and the Par cipa on in, Miami-Dade County’s En tlement Jurisdic on for the Purposes of the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant, and Home Investment Partnerships Programs for Fiscal Years 2024-2026; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement; Authorizing the Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate This Resolution; Providing for an Effective Dat
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23. 10.QResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Sublease Agreement Between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and American Federated Title Corporation, and PRA Hospitality LLC. (Resolution to be Submitted.)
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24. 10.SResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving a Charitable Contribu on to the Southeast Social Ci zens, 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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25. 10.TResolutionpendingOutcome not recorded
    A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Providing an In-Kind Donation to Vocal Art Studio Miami for Use of Gateway Park and Gateway Center for a Free Family-Friendly Concert on December 16, 2023; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date.
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26. 11.AMotionspendingOutcome not recorded
    Mo on, Update, and Discussion Regarding Golden Shores Utility Undergrounding Project.
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27. 11.BMotionspendingOutcome not recorded
    Motion and Discussion Regarding City's Operating Budgets and Millage Rates.
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28. 11.CMotionspendingOutcome not recorded
    Motion and Discussion Regarding Support of Miami-Dade County Recycling Ordinance.
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29. 12.ADiscussion ItemspendingOutcome not recorded
    Discussion Regarding a Beachwalk.
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30. 12.BDiscussion ItemspendingOutcome not recorded
    Discussion Regarding a Donation to Marion Towers.
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31. 12.CDiscussion ItemspendingOutcome not recorded
    Discussion Regarding Special Presentations and Discussion Items.
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