Elected Official Item R-26-0024 1 appearance active

R-26-0024 : A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI (“CITY”) AND THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE (“VILLAGE”) FOR THE JOINT PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND USE OF A NEW ATHLETIC FIELD LOCATED ON VIRGINIA KEY; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE AND ALLOCATE FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000.00), FOR THE INITIAL CONSULTANT SERVICES RELATED TO PLANNING AND DESIGN, FROM LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDING SOURCES, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND BUDGETARY APPROVAL AT TIME OF NEED; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS AND EXTENSIONS, AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION, SUBJECT TO PRIOR ALLOCATION, APPROPRIATION, AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, INCLUDING THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE, THE ANTI-DEFICIENCY ACT, AND FINANCIAL INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES, AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE.

Miami, FL January 8, 2026 - January 8, 2026

Summary

This resolution authorizes the City Manager of Miami to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with the Village of Key Biscayne for the joint planning, design, construction, maintenance, and use of a new athletic field on Virginia Key. The City will allocate up to $150,000 for initial consultant services related to planning and design, sourced from legally available funds and subject to budgetary approval. The Village of Key Biscayne has agreed to fund 50% of the planning and design costs. This collaboration aims to promote recreational opportunities and enhance public use of City-owned property.

Citizen Impact

Residents can anticipate the development of a new athletic field on Virginia Key, enhancing recreational opportunities. The initial funding covers planning and design, with the Village of Key Biscayne sharing costs for this phase.

Confidence

high