11-10-2020 Regular Commission Meeting Agenda City Manager
City Commission Ronald J.Wasson
Enid Weisman,Mayor
Jonathan Evans,Commissioner ;;! Cit-y Clerk
Rachel Saltzman]Friedland,Commissioner E]lisa L.LTorvarh,MMC
Denise Landman,Commissioner
Dr.Linda Marks,Commissioner City Attorney
Mare Narotsky,Commissioner Weiss Scrota Helfman
Robert Shelley,Commissioner e Q/ �� dole&Bierman
CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
6:00 p.m.
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City Manager
City Commission Ronald J.Wasson
]Enid Weisman,Mayor ���_;__+
Jonathan]Evans,Commissioner City Clerk
Rachel Saltzman Friedland,Commissioner „: Elllisa L.Horvath,MMC
Denise Landman,Con-u nissioner �
Dr.Linda Marks,Commissioner City Attorney
Marc Narotsky,Commissioner � � G_ Weiss Scrota IdeiFmnan
Robert Shepley,Commissioner e�✓ Cole&Bierman
CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Via Virtual Communications Media Technology
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
4. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Aventura City of Excellence School Update from Principal Tyrkala
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update from Principal McKnight
6. CO N S E N T AG E N DA: Matters included under the Consent Agenda are self-explanatory and are not
expected to require discussion or review. Items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by any member
of the Commission, that item must be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. If the public
wishes to speak on a matter on the consent agenda they must inform the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting.
They will be recognized to speak prior to the approval of the consent agenda.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• October 6, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting
• October 16, 2020 City Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA,APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE CHARTER
REVISION COMMISSION;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS OF
THE CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; DESCRIBING THE
MANNER OF DISPOSAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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November 10, 2020
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA DEDICATING A TEN (10) FOOT BY TEN (10) FOOT EASEMENT TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ON THE WATERWAYS PARK SITE; PROVIDING FOR
RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PARENT REPRESENTATIVE
MEMBERS TO THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY
BOARD FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED AMENDMENT NO.
7 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF AVENTURA AND AMERICAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS, INC. (DOING BUSINESS
AS VERRA MOBILITY); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND
OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THAT CERTAIN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
RELATING TO DIRECT RADIO COMMUNICATION BETWEEN 911 PUBLIC
SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS AND FIRST RESPONDER AGENCIES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," OF THE CITY CODE BY
CREATING SECTION 2-234, ENTITLED "TRANSACTION CONVENIENCE FEES";
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2019-14 WHICH ORDINANCE
ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE
2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AS OUTLINED
IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 36 "RETIREMENT", ARTICLE H "POLICE PENSION PLAN AND
TRUST FUND", BY AMENDING SECTION 36-31 "COMPLIANCE WITH
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE", TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
SECURE ACT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
10. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
11. REPORTS
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
13. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS
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schedule. Meetings will be held either at the City of Aventura Government Center (19200 West Country Club
Drive, Aventura) or via virtual communications media technology as designated on the applicable agendas. Please
monitor the City's website for procedural changes necessitated by the COVID-19 emergency.
COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING/REGULAR WORKSHOP — NOVEMBER 19, 2020 AT 9 AM
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are
disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact
the Office of the City Clerk, (305) 466-8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com, not later than two days prior to such
proceedings. One or more members of the City of Aventura Advisory Boards may participate in the meeting. Anyone
wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such
meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, 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. Agenda items are available online at cityofaventura.com for viewing and printing, or may be requested through
the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 466-8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com.
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
DATE: November 6, 2020
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
November 10, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 6A
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached minutes, as provided
by the City Clerk, for the Commission meetings held in October 2020.
BACKGROUND
Meetings were held and minutes have been provided for Commission approval for the
following:
• October 6, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting
• October 16, 2020 City Commission Regular Workshop Meeting
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 6, 2020
6:00 P.M.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid
Weisman at 6.02 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Enid
Weisman, Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg, Commissioner Denise Landman,
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner Marc
Narotsky, Commissioner Robert Shelley, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk
Ellisa L. Horvath, and City Attorney David M. Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to
be present, the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Marjorie Rosenblatt.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Employee Service Awards: Mr. Wasson, accompanied by Chief Pegues,
presented Officer Christopher Alfaro with a recognition certificate and a token of
appreciation for the completion of 10 years of service with the City. Latrice Durden, who
was not in attendance, was also recognized for the completion of 10 years of service
with the City.
• Aventura Citv of Excellence School Update from Principal Tvrkala:
Principal Anthony Tyrkala provided a brief report on ACES.
• Don Soffer Aventura High School Update from Principal McKnight:
Principal David McKnight provided a brief report on DSAHS.
• Recognizing the Service of City Commissioner Howard Weinberg: Mayor
Weisman and the Commission presented Commissioner Howard Weinberg with a key
to the City and various tokens of appreciation, in recognition of eight years of service on
the City Commission and expressed their gratitude. Commissioner Weinberg reviewed
highlights of his time on the Commission and expressed his appreciation to fellow
Commission Members and staff.
Jonathan Evans, Commissioner -Elect for Seat 3, was recognized.
Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2020
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the
Commission.
A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner
Narotsky, seconded by Commissioner Landman, and passed unanimously by roll call
vote. The following action was taken:
A. Minutes approved as follows:
• September 8, 2020 City Commission
• September 8, 2020 City Commission
• September 16, 2020 City Commissio
B. Motion approved as follows:
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MOTION TO RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF RAQUEL
ROTHMAN, ESQ. AND BARBARA BUXTON, ESQ. AS SPECIAL MASTERS FOR
THE CITY OF AVENTURA CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCESS.
C. Resolution No. 2020-69 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR APPROVAL OF RADIO FREQUENCY
ACCESS FOR HATZALAH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., FOR VOLUNTEER
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES IN THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE FCC; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2020-70 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH AND
URGING THE COMMUNITY TO SPREAD AWARENESS OF SUICIDE AND
SUICIDE PREVENTION STRATEGIES; CALLING ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO RECOGNIZE SUICIDE
PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH AND IMPLEMENT SUICIDE AWARENESS
AND PREVENTION CAMPAIGNS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2020-71 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS OF
THE CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; DESCRIBING THE
MANNER OF DISPOSAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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F. Motion approved as follows:
CITY COMMISSION, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE GOVERNING BOARD
FOR THE CITY OF AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL:
MOTION TO ACCEPT AVENTURA CITY OF EXCELLENCE SCHOOL OUT -OF -
FIELD WAIVERS AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM
DATED OCTOBER 2, 2020.
G. Motion approved as follows:
MOTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY
OF AVENTURA AND DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY 1 % "HAZARD PAY" SUPPLEMENTAL PAY
INCREASE AS OUTLINED IN SAID DOCUMENT.
6. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING — PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin
incorporated the record from the first reading into the record by reference and read the
following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN BY AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE
MAP DESIGNATION FOR A 1.5 ACRE CITY -OWNED PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN
AS PEACE PARK, LOCATED AT 3200 NE 188 STREET, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED
IN EXHIBIT "A" FROM MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO PARKS
AND RECREATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr briefly reviewed the item. Mr. Wasson
reported on the progress on the possibility of providing bathrooms at Peace Park.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2020-11 was adopted.
7. ZONING HEARINGS: QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin
reviewed and entered the quasi-judicial procedures into the record.
Mr. Wolpin incorporated the record from the first reading into the record by reference
and read the following Ordinance title:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA BY AMENDING THE
ZONING DESIGNATION FROM RMF3B, MULTIFAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO ROS, RECREATION/OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR
A 1.5 ACRE CITY -OWNED PARCEL OF LAND, KNOWN AS PEACE PARK,
LOCATED AT 3200 NE 188 STREET, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A";
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Horvath administered the oath to all those wishing to offer testimony on the item.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Narotsky.
Community Development Director Joanne Carr briefly reviewed the item.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weisman closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on second reading passed unanimously, by
roll call vote, and Ordinance No. 2020-12 was adopted.
8. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Wolpin read the
following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," OF THE CITY CODE BY
CREATING SECTION 2-234, ENTITLED "TRANSACTION CONVENIENCE
FEES"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley and
seconded by Commissioner Landman.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
Mayor Weisman opened the item for public comment.
The following members of the public provided comments: Daniel Naim (20865 NE 32
Avenue, Aventura).
There being no additional comments, Mayor Weisman closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously on first reading, by roll
call vote.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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10. REPORTS:
Commissioner Shelley reported on the positive position of the City's finances and
investments and commended Brian Raducci (Assistant City Manager — Finance and
Administration) and the Finance Department for ensuring the City's financial stability. He
also wished everyone a happy and healthy new year.
Commissioner Landman reported on the playground openings and commended the
Community Services Department. Mr. Wasson reported on the increased usage of the
parks and commended Community Services Department Director Kimberly Merchant.
Commissioner Mezrahi briefly discussed the communication resolutions discussed at
the September 17, 2020 Commission Workshop.
Mr. Wasson reported on the milling and resurfacing project on 190 Street and the
closure of the Splash Pad for the remainder of the year.
Commissioner Dr. Marks encouraged the continued use of masks indoors, discussed
the availability of the mental health hotline, and reported on the dog park and some
difficulty with the online registration for new cards.
Mayor Weisman discussed Vice Mayor Weinberg's contributions to the Commission,
commended the police department, and encouraged residents to support the local
businesses.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Wolpin provided information on the process for public
comments. The following members of the public provided comments: Rachel Saltzman
Friedland (21019 NE 38t" Avenue, Aventura), Joseph Dahan — Hatzalah (3252 NE 212
Terrace), and Joshua Mandall (20379 W. Country Club Drive #1034, Aventura).
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Landman, seconded by
Commissioner Narotsky, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at
7:18 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on November 10, 2020.
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 16, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Enid Weisman
at 9:07 a.m. The following were present: Mayor Enid Weisman, Vice Mayor Howard
Weinberg, Commissioner Denise Landman, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks,
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi, Commissioner Marc Narotsky, Commissioner Robert
Shelley, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath', and City Attorney
David M. Wolpin. As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
Consensus was provided to discuss Item 3 out of order.
3. Discussion: Evaluation Committee Ranking for On -Demand Transportation
Services (City Manager): Mr. Wasson reviewed the two bids received in response to
the City's request for proposals and the selection of Freebee by the committee to provide
on -demand transportation services.
Jason Spiegel, Managing Partner — Freebee, provided comments.
The meeting was briefly paused at 9:11 a.m. for viewing of the Freebee vehicle outside
and reconvened at 9:17 a.m. with all in attendance.
Commission discussion focused on cost and the use of CITT funds for two vehicles for
12 months, a one-year trial period, the experience of other municipalities with the same
service, mass transit during the pandemic, the City's current shuttle buses and possible
conversion to electric buses, the possibility of on -demand transportation as a phased
replacement for the City's shuttle buses in the future, statistical analysis needed during
the year, and enhancements for bus stops.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to proceed
with a Resolution on a Commission Meeting Agenda awarding the bid for on -demand
transportation services to Beefree, LLC. dba Freebee for a one-year trial period. Mr.
Wasson will provide the proposed contract prior to the Commission Meeting.
' Mrs. Horvath attended via audio conferencing.
Aventura City Commission
Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes — October 16, 2020
2. Discussion: Amendment No. 7 to Professional Services Agreement with
American Traffic Solutions (d.b.a. Verra Mobility) (City Manager): Mr. Wasson
reviewed the highlights of the proposed amendment as provided in the agenda and
recommended proceeding.
Orlando Torres — ATS dba Verra Mobility, provided comments.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to proceed
with a Resolution on the November 10t" Commission Meeting Agenda for the amendment
as provided.
4. Selection of Parent Representatives to the Don Soffer Aventura High School
Advisory Board (City Manager): Mr. Wasson reported that DSAHS Principal David
McKnight had advised that the current representatives had been elected without
opposition by the Don Soffer Aventura High School parents to serve again on the Board.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to place a
Resolution on the November 10t" Commission Meeting Agenda appointing Nikki Shein
and Michael S. Yavner for another one-year term to the Don Soffer Aventura High School
Advisory Board as the parent representatives.
5. Update: City Events (City Manager): Mr. Wasson provided information on
changes to upcoming City events, based on COVID-19 restrictions. Founders Day and
Veterans Day will be scheduled as small events outside with the Commission and shared
with the public via social media. The normal Halloween event will be replaced with a drive -
through event at the City's parking garage organized by the Aventura Police Department.
Michael Stern, former Commissioner/Aventura resident, provided information on the
drive -through Halloween event.
City Manager Summary: No action. This item was provided for informational
purposes.
6. Discussion: Providing Shuttle Bus Service to the Biscayne Bay Campus of
FIU (Commissioner Landman): Commissioner Landman requested that the
Commission discuss the possibility of providing transportation for the Aventura students
attending MAST at FIU.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for Mr.
Wasson to look into possible solutions, including grants and the parents paying for a
service.
7. City Clerk Annual Review: The Commission discussed the City Clerk's
performance during the past year.
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Aventura City Commission
Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes — October 16, 2020
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to provide
Mrs. Horvath with a 3% salary adjustment and an annual performance bonus of $10,000.
The following additional items were discussed:
Following a suggestion by Mayor Weisman and consensus of the City Commission, Mr.
Wasson will provide a plan for a City sponsored food bank drop-off for Thanksgiving and
the holidays.
The Commission discussed the upcoming election on November 3rd and the need to be
prepared for any issues that may arise at the polling sites.
8. Adiournment: There being no further business to come before the Commission,
the meeting was adjourned by consensus at 10:38 a.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on November 10, 2020.
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager 0
DATE: November 6, 2020
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Appointment of Members to the Charter
Revision Commission
November 10, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 6B
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution appointing
the following individuals to serve as members of the Charter Revision Commission:
Stuart Altman
Yvonne Llauger
Daniel Naim
Gary Pyott
Howard Weinberg
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO THE CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 7.06 (Charter Revision) of the Aventura City Charter
provides for the appointment of a Charter Revision Commission in November of every
fifth year after the adoption of the Charter; and
WHEREAS, the last Charter Revision Commission was appointed in November
2015; and
WHEREAS, the Charter Revision Commission is to be consisted of five persons,
one of whom shall have served as a member of the previous Charter Commission and
four of whom shall be electors of the City; and
WHEREAS, Stuart Altman served as a member of the previous Charter Revision
Commission, appointed in November 2015, and has expressed an interest in serving
again; and
WHEREAS, Stuart Altman, Yvonne Llauger, Daniel Naim, Gary Pyott, and
Howard Weinberg are residents of the City of Aventura and have all expressed an
interest in serving on the Charter Revision Commission; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.06 of the Aventura
City Charter, the City Commission wishes to provide for approval of the appointment of
members to the Charter Revision Commission.
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby approves the appointment of the
following individuals to serve as members of the Charter Revision Commission:
Stuart Altman
Yvonne Llauger
Daniel Naim
Gary Pyott
Howard Weinberg
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner , who
moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel Saltzman Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Mayor Enid Weisman
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10t" day of November, 2020.
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager (9L
DATE: November 6, 2020
SUBJECT: Resolution Declaring Equipment as Surplus
November 10, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 6C
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution declaring
certain equipment as surplus to the needs of the City.
BACKGROUND
Section 2-258 of the City Code of Ordinances provides that any property owned by the
City which has become obsolete or which has outlived its usefulness may be disposed of
in accordance with procedures established by the City Manager, so long as the property
has been declared surplus by a resolution of the City Commission.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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CCO1939-20
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY LISTED
UNDER THE ASSETS OF THE CITY AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF
THE CITY; DESCRIBING THE MANNER OF DISPOSAL; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Manager desires to declare certain property as surplus to
the needs of the City; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2000-09 provides that all City -owned property that
has been declared surplus cannot be disposed of prior to the preparation and formal
approval of a resolution by the City Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. The above recitals are hereby confirmed and
adopted herein.
Section 2. The property listed on Exhibit "A" has been declared surplus and is
hereby approved for disposal.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to dispose of the property listed on
Exhibit "A" through a public auction, sale, trade-in, transfer to other governmental
agency or, if of no value, discarded.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to
carry out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner , who moved
its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel Saltzman Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Mayor Enid Weisman
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 101" day of November, 2020.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF "ENTURA
POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ronald J. Wasson City Manager
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FROM: Bryan Pegues, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Surplus Property
DATE: November 6t" 2020
I would like to have the listed items, owned by the City of Aventura, declared Surplus
Property as per City of Aventura APDP, Chapter 6, Subsection 5, Page 1, as these items
have become inadequate for public purposes:
L1 Identity Solutions fingerprint scanner — Model TP 4100UA - Serial
#ACJ23300818
AC Cincon Electronics Adapter — Serial#70120-0086127
Dell Monitor — Model P1914SF — Serial #CNOYGP3972872-4BHCA5B
HP Keyboard — Model KU-1156 — Serial# BDMGHOCWU7M57V
HP ProDesk 600 Computer - Serial# MXL5031 JS1
CITY OF "ENTURA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
BY: Antonio F. Tomei, Capital Projects Managere
THRU: Joseph S. Kroll, Public Works & Transportation Director;�-
DATE: November 6, 2020
SUBJECT: Don Soffer Aventura High School -School Zone Flashing Beacons
November 10, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 6D
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution allowing
dedication of a ten (10) foot x ten (10) foot Easement to Miami -Dade County as required
for the Don Soffer Aventura High School Flashing Beacon improvements project.
Background
Miami -Dade County requires an Easement to access and maintain electrical disconnect
services for the Don Soffer Aventura High School — School Zone Flashing Beacons
project as outlined on the enclosed sketch and legal description.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact
me.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA DEDICATING A TEN (10) FOOT BY TEN (10)
FOOT EASEMENT TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ON THE WATERWAYS
PARK SITE; PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura installed electrical flashing beacons as part of its
school zone improvements project; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County requires a recorded easement to maintain said
electrical services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The Easement dedication, as reflected on the attached Traffic
Signal Easement form, inclusive of the Sketch and Legal Descriptions, is hereby accepted
and the City Manager is hereby authorized to cause such Easement to be recorded in the
Official Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida, subject to confirmation by the City
Attorney as to the legal form and sufficiency of the Dedication and instrument of
conveyance.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to take all action necessary to
implement the purposes of this Resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner who moved
its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel Saltzman Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Mayor Enid Weisman
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10t" day of November, 2020.
ATTEST:
ELLISA HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
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Return to:
Right of Way Division
Miami -Dade County Public Works &
Waste Management Dept.
111 N.W. 1st Street
Miami, FL 33128-1970
Instrument prepared by:
Carlos D. Socarras
111 N.W. lst Street 5-1610
Miami. FL 33128-1970
Folio No. 28-1234-019-0020
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL EASEMENT
BY CORPORATION
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE )
THIS EASEMENT, Made this 10th day of November, A.D. 2020, between
the City of Aventura, a corporation under the laws of the State of
Florida, and having its office and principal place of business at 19200
W. Country Club Drive., Aventura, FL 33180, party of the first part, and
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, and
its successors in interest, whose Post Office address is 111 N.W. 1st
Street, Miami, Florida 33128-1970, party of the second part,
WITNESSETH:
That the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of
the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) to it in hand paid by the party of the
second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and for other
and further good and valuable considerations, does hereby grant to the
party of the second part, and its successors in interest, an easement,
license and privilege to enter upon, and to perform any acts required
for the installation and maintenance of signals, poles, controllers,
detector loops and related equipment for the purpose of traffic
signalization upon the following described land, situate, lying and
being in Miami -Dade County, State of Florida, to -wit:
SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
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And the said party of the first part will defend the title to said
land against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever, claiming by,
through or under it.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said party of the first part has caused
these presents to be executed in its name, and its Corporate Seal to be
hereunto affixed, by its proper officers thereunto duly authorized, the
day and year first above written.
City of Aventura
Corporate Name
Signed, Sealed, Attested and
delivered in our presence:
(2 witnesses for each signature
or for all).
Witness
Antonio F. Tomei
Witness
Ana Theallet
Witness
Arleen Llanes
Witness
Gladys Carcamo
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By: City Manager
Ronald J. Wasson
Address if different
By: City Clerk
Ellisa Horvath
Address if different
CORP SEAL
STATE OF )
COUNTY OF )
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that on this day of , A.D.
20 before me, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths and
take acknowledgments, personally appeared
and , personally known to
me, or proven, by producing the following identification:
to be the President and Secretary of
a
corporation under the laws of the State of , and in whose
name the foregoing instrument is executed and that said officer(s)
severally acknowledged before me that he / she / they executed said
instrument acting under the authority duly vested by said corporation
and its Corporate Seal is affixed thereto.
WITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and State
aforesaid, the day and year last aforesaid.
Notary Signature
Printed Notary Name
NOTARY SEAL/STAMP Notary Public, State of
My commission expires:
Commission/Serial No.
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The foregoing was accepted and approved on the
, A.D. 20 , by Resolution No.
County Commissioners of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
ATTEST: HARVEY RUVIN,
day of
of the Board of
Deputy Mayor/Alina T. Hudak
Clerk of said Board Approved as to form
and legal sufficiency.
By:
Deputy Clerk Assistant County Attorney
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FOR: CITY OF AVENTURA
SKETCH AND DESCRIPTION
10'x10' ELECTRIC EASEMENT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
A PORTION OF TRACT A, DONN ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 76, PAGE 30, OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI—DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID TRACT A; THENCE SOUTH 0237'50" EAST ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY OF
SAID TRACT A, A DISTANCE OF 629.25 FEET,• THENCE SOUTH 8801'22" WEST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE FOR N.E.
213th STREET, A DISTANCE OF 190.41 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED
COURSE SOUTH 88'01'22" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0158'38" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 88'01'22" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET, • THENCE SOUTH 015838" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID LANDS SITUATE IN THE CITY OF AVENTURA, MIAMI—DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. CONTAINING 100 SQUARE FEET OR (0.002
ACRES) MORE OR LESS.
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BEARINGS SHOWN HEREON ARE BASED ON AN ASSUMED BEARING AND ARE REFERENCED TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE
FOR N.E. 213th STREET, WHICH IS ASSUMED TO BEAR SOUTH 88'01'22" WEST.
THIS SKETCH AND DESCRIPTION CONSISTS OF 2 SHEETS AND EACH SHEET SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED FULL, VALID AND
COMPLETE UNLESS ATTACHED TO THE OTHER.
CERTIFICATE:
WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SKETCH AND DESCRIPTION AND OTHER PERTINENT DATA SHOWN HEREON, OF THE ABOVE
DESCRIBED PROPERTY, CONFORMS TO THE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR LAND SURVEYING IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AS
OUTLINED IN CHAPTER 5J-17, (FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE) AS ADOPTED BY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES, BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS AND MAPPERS, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 472.027, FLORIDA
STATUTES AND THAT SAID SURVEY IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.
LEGEND
M.D.C.R. DADE COUNTY RECORDS
O.R.B. OFFICAL RECORD BOOK
P.B. PLAT BOOK
CRAVEN THOMPSON
& ASSOCIATES, INC.
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PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR AND MAPPER NO 5799
STATE OF FLORIDA
THIS SKETCH AND DESCRIPTION OR COPIES THEREOF ARE NOT VALID WITHOUT THE
SIGNATURE AND ORIGINAL RAISED SEAL OR A UNIQUE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE OF A
FLORIDA LICENSED PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR AND MAPPER UNDER CHAPTER RULES
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ii I ETCH OF SURVEY, but only a graphic depiction of the description shown hereon. There UPDATES and/or REVISIONS DATE BY CK'D
has been no field work, viewing of the subject property, or monuments set in connection with the
preparation of the information shown hereon. 1. REVISE ACREAGE 10/20/20 RY RY
The undersigned and CRAVEN•THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. make no representations or guarantees as
to the information reflected hereon pertaining to easements, rights —of —way, set back lines, reservations,
agreements and other similar matters, and further, this instrument is not intended to reflect or set
forth all such matters. Such information should be obtained and confirmed by others through appropriate
title verification. Lands shown hereon were not abstracted for right—of—way and/or easements of record.
CRAVEN • THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. JOB NO.: 01-0103-253 SHEET 1 OF 2 SHEETS
ENGINEERS PLANNERS SURVEYOR'S
3563 N.W. 53RD STREET, FORT LA LA FLORIDA 33309 FAX: (954) 739-6409 7EL.: (954) 739-6400 DRAWN B Y: R Y F.B. N/A PG. N/A
FLORIDA LICENSED ENGINEERING, SURVEYING &MAPPING BUSINESS No. 271
MATERIAL SHOWN HEREON IS THE PROPERTY OF CRAVEN•THOM'SON dt ASSOCIATES, INC. AND SHALL CHECKED BY: JDR DATED: 10-06-20
NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. COPYRIGHT (C) 2020
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CRAVEN • THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. JOB NO.: 01-0103-253 SHEET 2 OF 2 SHEETS
ENGINEERS PLANNERS SURVEYOR'S
3563 N.W. 53RD STREET, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33309 FAX: (954) 739-6409 TEL: (954) 739-6400 DRAWN BY: R Y F.B. N/A PG. N/A
FLORIDA LICENSED ENGINEERING, SURI£11NG &MAPPING BUSINESS Na 271
MATERIAL SHOWN HEREON IS THE PROPERTY OF CRAVEN•THOMPSON &ASSOCIATES, INC. AND SHALL CHECKED BY: JDR DATED: 10-06-20
NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. COPYRIGHT (C) 2020
CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager 6_D�
DATE: November 6, 2020
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Appointment of Parent Representative
Members to the Don Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board for
a One -Year Term
November 10, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 6E
RECOMMENDATION
As discussed at the Workshop Meeting on October 16, 2020, it is recommended that the
City Commission adopt the attached resolution approving the appointment by the Mayor
of the following individuals to serve as the parent representative voting members of the
Don Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board for a one-year term:
Nikki Shein
Michael S. Yavner
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
RJW/act
Attachment
CCO1826-19
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PARENT
REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS TO THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA
HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 2-218 of the Aventura City Code provides for the creation of
the Don Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board, with two (2) voting members
consisting of parents of those students enrolled in the Don Soffer Aventura High School
who are selected by the parents of the High School students; and
WHEREAS, the City has received the election results of the two parents selected
by the Don Soffer Aventura High School parents; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.11 of the Aventura City
Charter, the City Commission wishes to provide for approval of the Mayor's appointment
of those members to the Don Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby approves the appointment by the Mayor
of the following individuals to serve as the parent representative voting members of the
Don Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board for a one-year term:
Nikki Shein
Michael S. Yavner
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner , who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel Saltzman Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Mayor Enid Weisman
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10t" day of November, 2020.
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager --
DATE: November 6, 2020
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Enter into
Amendment No. 7 to Professional Services Agreement with American
Traffic Solutions, Inc. (Doing Business as Verra Mobility)
November 10, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 6F
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing
the City Manager to execute and enter into Amendment No. 7 to Professional Services
Agreement between the City and American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (doing business as
Verra Mobility).
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
EMS/aca
Attachment
CCO1941-20
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE
ATTACHED AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
AMERICAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS, INC. (DOING BUSINESS AS VERRA
MOBILITY); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and otherwise
enter into the attached Amendment No. 7 to Professional Services Agreement (the
"Agreement") by and between the City of Aventura and American Traffic Solutions, Inc.
(doing business as Verra Mobility).
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary
to carry out the aims of this Resolution and the Agreement.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner , who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel Saltzman Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Mayor Enid Weisman
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10t" day of November, 2020.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Amendment No. 7 (the "Amendment") to the Professional Services Agreement is made by and between
the City of Aventura ("City") and American Traffic Solutions, Inc., now doing business as Verra Mobility,
with its principal offices at 1150 N. Alma School Road, Mesa, Arizona 85201 ("Verra Mobility" or "Vendor")
(individually, a "Pam"; collectively the "Parties"), and is effective as of the last signature date below (the
"Effective Date"). The Professional Services Agreement and any prior amendments thereto are collectively
referred to as the "Agreement."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on or about February 8, 2008, the City and Vendor entered into a Professional Services
Agreement, which was amended on or about September 1, 2009, July 1, 2010, May 7, 2013, June 20, 2013,
November 7, 2014, and November 7, 2017 (herein, the "Agreement") whereby the City and Vendor agreed to
the provision of Vendor services to the City in connection with a Traffic Camera Safety Program, subject to
the terms and conditions stated in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, City and Vendor mutually desire to extend the term of the Agreement, modify the fee
structure for current services, and add enhanced services to the Agreement.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
NOW THEREFORE, City and Vendor hereby agree as set forth below:
The execution of this Amendment shall serve as written notice by the City to Vendor, pursuant to
Section 2.0. Term. of the Agreement, to extend the Agreement for an additional five (5) year term
beyond the current term pursuant to terms of Section 2.0 of the Agreement. Notwithstanding anything
in the Agreement to the contrary, the parties agree the "Start Date" of this additional five (5) year term
shall be May 7, 2023. If upon the mutual agreement of the parties the City installs additional camera
systems the five (5) year term shall begin on the date of the last installed camera system subsequent to
the Effective Date of this Amendment. The remaining renewal terms and conditions in Section 2.0
"Term" of the Agreement shall remain unchanged, except any future renewal terms must be mutually
acceptable to each party as indicated in writing.
2. Upon the mutual agreement of the parties, the City may elect to install additional red light camera
systems during the term of this Agreement. Such mutual agreement shall be evidenced by a written
notice to proceed (NTP) submitted by the City to Verra Mobility and the written acknowledgment and
acceptance by Verra Mobility of the NTP. All additional red light camera systems shall include
enhanced video services subject to the terms and conditions in this Agreement, including, but not
limited to, the City receiving all required approvals and permitting from the Florida Department of
Transportation.
Section 1.0 of Exhibit F of the Agreement is hereby modified to change the price per camera per
month from a flat monthly fee of $4,250 per camera per month to $4,150 per camera per month.
However, the pricing for 1 or 2 lane sites remains unchanged and the same as stated in Section 1.0 of
Exhibit F of the Agreement prior to the effective date of this Amendment. The certified mail
processing surcharge also remains unchanged.
4. Upgrade to High -Definition (HD) Video. Within ninety (90) days of the Effective Date of this
Amendment Verra Mobility will upgrade at no additional cost to the City all the City's red light cameras
with HD video cameras and related firmware.
Independent Counsel. Each party has had the benefit of counsel and the opportunity to seek
independent advice and counsel concerning the terms of this Amendment. Neither party is relying on
the other to provide information concerning the terms of this Amendment or its effect on the
Agreement. As such, Vendor and City agree that this Amendment is the product of mutual effort and
in the event of an ambiguity, it will not be construed more strictly against one party than the other.
The provisions of the Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, including the recitals, comprise all
of the terms, conditions, agreements, and representations of the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof. Except as expressly amended or modified by the terms of this Amendment, all terms
of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between the terms of
this Amendment and the Agreement, the terms of this Amendment shall prevail and control.
This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall constitute an
original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Each party
represents and warrants that the representative signing this Amendment on its behalf has all right and
authority to bind and commit that party to the terms and conditions of this Amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment.
CITY OF AVENTURA AMERICAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS
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Name/Ti
Date: Date:
CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
DATE: November 6, 2020
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Interlocal Agreement by and
Between the City of Aventura and Miami -Dade County Relating to
Direct Radio Communication Between 911 Public Safety Answering
Points and First Responder Agencies
November 10, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 6G
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing
the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Miami -Dade County relating to direct radio
communication between 911 public safety answering points and first responder agencies.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
RJW/act
Attachment
CCO1945-20
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THAT CERTAIN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATING TO DIRECT RADIO
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN 911 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING
POINTS AND FIRST RESPONDER AGENCIES; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT
THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized on behalf of the City to
execute and otherwise enter into that certain agreement by and between the City of
Aventura and Miami -Dade County relating to direct radio communication between 911
public safety answering points and first responder agencies.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary
and expedient to carry out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner , who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner , and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel Saltzman Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Mayor Enid Weisman
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10t" day of November, 2020.
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
AND ALL FIRST RESPONDER AGENCIES
OPERATING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
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A), including those agencies that operate their own 911 public safety answering points (See
Exhibit B) (hereinafter, FIRST RESPONDER AGENCY(IES)).
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WHEREAS, each agreement must require the PSAP to have direct radio contact with primary
first responder agencies and their dispatchers, for whom the PSAP can reasonably receive 911
communications, without having to transfer a 911 communication to another PSAP or dispatch
center for dispatch; and
WHEREAS, each PSAP must be capable of immediately broadcasting 911
communications or public safety information over the primary radio dispatch channels of
each first responder agency in the county it serves, except in those first responders service
areas where the PSAP cannot reasonably receive 911 calls; and where a county or
jurisdiction has multiple PSAPS, each PSAP must have this capability.
WHEREAS, unless technologically precluded due to radio incompatibility, upon written
request from a law enforcement agency head, a law enforcement agency head in the same county
or in an adjacent jurisdiction in another county must authorize the requesting agency to install the
responding agency's primary dispatch channel or channels in the requesting agency's PSAP,
dispatch center, or mobile or portable radios; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY provides primary police service and/or dispatch service for 28 of
Miami -Dade County's cities (herein, COUNTY PSAP) with seven entities maintaining their own
police departments and PSAPs (hereinafter, OTHER PSAPs); and
WHEREAS, the Parties are entering into this Interlocal Agreement pursuant to section
365.179, Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN that Miami -Dade County, a political subdivision of the
State of Florida, and the undersigned first responder agencies and their governing bodies, as
applicable, in consideration for mutual promises to render valuable aid in times of necessity, do
hereby agree to fully and faithfully abide by and be bound by the following terms and conditions:
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SECTION I. PURPOSE
This Interlocal Agreement sets forth the protocols under which a PSAP will directly provide
notice by radio of a public safety emergency to the on -duty personnel of a FIRST RESPONDER
AGENCY for which the PSAP does not provide primary dispatch functions, and methods by which
agencies will conduct such communications.
SECTION 11. DEFINITIONS USED HEREIN
A. "First responder agency" includes each law enforcement agency and fire service agency that
is designated as a primary first responder for the service area in which a 911 public safety
answering point receives 911 calls. See Exhibit A for a comprehensive list of first responder
agencies operating in COUNTY.
B. "911 public safety answering point" or "PSAP" means a municipal or county emergency
communications or 911 call center in this state that receives cellular, landline, or text-to-91 1
communications. See Exhibit B for a comprehensive list of PSAPs operating in COUNTY.
C. "Public safety emergency" is a law enforcement emergency or priority situation including, but
not limited to incidents such as an active shooter, mass casualty incident, act of terrorism, civil
disturbance or other similar urgent/unstable situation where serious bodily injury or the loss of
human life is imminent and/or occurring. This definition excludes calls dispatched as a 3-41,
a sick or injured person, wherein the emergency is entirely medical.
SECTION Ill. JOINT OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
A. The Parties hereby agree to and shall, immediately upon execution of this Agreement,
pursuant to Florida Statutes § 365.179(4), unless technologically precluded due to radio
incompatibility, authorize any and all requesting agencies in the COUNTY or an adjacent
jurisdiction to install a responding agency's primary dispatch channel or channels in the
requesting PSAP, dispatch center, and/or mobile or portable radios.
B. Each Party is required to train all applicable personnel regarding the procedures and protocols
specified in this Agreement. The training must also include radio functionality and how to
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readily access the necessary dispatch channels in accordance with this Agreement. Training
and implementation for existing parties should be an on -going process and any new officers,
deputies, employees, agents, representatives, contractors or subcontractors whose work
relates to this Agreement should be trained as they are hired.
SECTION IV. OBLIGATIONS OF THE COUNTY
A. The COUNTY, as the sole provider of law enforcement dispatch within the COUNTY PSAP,
shall at all times have installed in the COUNTY's dispatch consoles the primary dispatch
channels for all Miami -Dade County FIRST RESPONDER AGENCIES.
B. The COUNTY hereby agrees to and shall be capable of immediately broadcasting 911
communications or any other public safety information over the primary radio dispatch
channels.
C. The COUNTY shall broadcast information received via 911 or ten digit line to the dispatcher
of the FIRST RESPONDER AGENCY, to include the location, nature and any other relevant
information, regarding any public safety emergency on the primary dispatch channel
designated as the Police Emergency Channel by all FIRST RESPONDER AGENCIES.
D. The notification by the COUNTY on the Police Emergency Channel should be concise and
directed to the dispatcher. The COUNTY shall not dispatch or direct any units of the FIRST
RESPONDER AGENCY. The COUNTY may supplement the original information as
necessary so that responding units have the most current and accurate information to ensure
officer and public safety.
E. The COUNTY PSAP shall, as soon as possible, under existing protocols and best practices,
transfer the 911 or ten digit line caller to the FIRST RESPONDER AGENCIES' PSAP or
primary dispatch so that the call taker of the FIRST RESPONDER AGENCY may have direct
communication with the caller.
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location, nature and any other relevant information regarding any public safety emergency.
D. The notification by each OTHER PSAP via the Police Emergency Channel should be concise
and directed to the dispatcher. The OTHER PSAP shall not dispatch or direct any units of the
FIRST RESPONDER AGENCY. The OTHER PSAP may supplement the original information
as necessary so that responding units have the most current and accurate information to
ensure officer and public safety.
E. Each OTHER PSAP shall, as soon as possible, under existing protocols and best practices,
transferthe 911 or ten digit line caller to the appropriate FIRST RESPONDER AGENCY PSAP
or primary dispatch so that the call taker of the FIRST RESPONDER AGENCY may have
direct communication with the caller.
SECTION VII. MUTUAL COOPERATION
The Parties shall mutually cooperate in good faith to carry out the terms and conditions of
this Interlocal Agreement. Nothing shall be construed to limit the authority of the parties hereto.
SECTION Vill. INDEMNIFICATION
Each party agrees to assume responsibility for the acts, omissions, or conduct of such
party's own employees while participating herein and pursuant to this Agreement, subject to the
provisions of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, where applicable. "Assume Responsibility" shall
can incurring any and all costs associated with any suit, action, or claim for damages arising
from the performance of this Agreement.
SECTION IX EFFECTIVE DATE, TERM AND MODIFICATION
This Agreement shall be effective when signed by all parties, This Agreement shall remain
in full force and effect for 10 years from the effective date unless terminated in writing with written
notice to all Parties. This Agreement may only be modified orextended in writing and upon
signature of all Parties.
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SECTION X. THIRD PARTIES
In no event shall any of the terms of this Agreement confer upon any third person,
corporation or entity other than the Parties any right or cause of action or damages claimed
against any of the Parties arising from the performance of the obligation and responsibilities of
the Parties.
SECTION X11. FILING
This Agreement shall be filed by Miami -Dade County with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Miami -Dade County, Florida, as required by Florida Statutes § 163.01 (11) and provided to the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement as required by Florida Statutes § 365.179(6), along with
a certification that all PSAPs in the Miami -Dade County are in compliance.
SECTION II® ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement reflects the full and complete understanding of the Parties.
SECTION III® NOWASSIGNABILITY
No Parties shall assign the obligations, responsibilities or benefits imposed hereby or
contained herein to any third party or in any manner contract for the provision of the services
required to be performed herein by a third party without the express written consent of the Parties,
which consent may be withheld within the sole discretion of any Party.
SECTION XIV. SEVERABILITY
If any one or more of the covenants, agreements or provisions of this Agreement should
be held contrary to any express provision of law or contrary to any policy of expressed law and
held invalid, or shall for any reason whatsoever be held invalid, then such covenants, agreements
or provisions shall be null and void and shall be deemed separate from the remaining covenants,
agreements or provisions of this Agreement which shall remain fully enforceable.
SECTION XV. GOVERNING LAW
The laws of the State of Florida shall govern this Agreement. This Agreement at all times
shall be construed consistent with such constitutional and statutory limitations. The duties and
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manner that Is constflutionally permissible, and all portions of this Agreement shall be Interpreted
and admfinistered by the Parties accordingly.
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IN ITNESS WHEREOR the Parties have entered Into the Agreement and, have caused
this Agreement to be wwcuted by their undersigned officers, duly authorized.
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CITY OF AVENTURA: as PSAP and Primary First Responder Agency (Aventura Police
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Ronald Jo Wasson Date
City Manager
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City Clerk
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
BY: Brian K. Raducci, Assistant City Manager — Finance and Administration
DATE: October 2, 2020
SUBJECT: Ordinance Establishing a Transaction Convenience Fee
When Accepting Alternate Forms of Payment
V Reading October 6, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 8
2"d Reading November 10, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 7
Attached for your consideration is an Ordinance prepared by the City Attorney's Office
that amends Chapter 2 ("Administration") of the City Code, by creating Section 2-234
entitled "Transaction Convenience Fees".
RECOMMENDATION
In a continuous effort to improve convenience and the overall customer service
experience, the City will soon begin accepting credit cards as an alternate form of
payment for services obtained from the City's Community Development Department (i.e.,
building permits, Business Tax Receipts, etc.). As the acceptance of credit, charge and
bank debit cards along with other electronic forms of payment continues to expand and
has and will likely become a larger part of the City's future financial operations, staff is
recommending the implementation of "Transaction Convenience Fees".
Assuming adoption of the attached ordinance, when a customer makes payment for a
City service using any of the acceptable forms of electronic payment, the customer would
pay a reasonable Transaction Convenience Fee collected by the third -party payment
processor, financial institution and/or City to cover the cost of processing these alternate
forms of payment.
The Transaction Convenience Fee shall be imposed upon any form of electronic payment
that the City may accept for various rates, fees and charges, including but not limited to;
cost recovery charges, permit and license fees, local business tax receipts, park and
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recreation fees, code enforcement fines and costs, service charges, or other revenues
prescribed for payment to City referred to as "Statutory Fees".
Although the Transaction Convenience Fee will be based on many variables including the
service provided, the payment processor's costs and changing market conditions, it will
be designed in such a way as to not exceed the total cost that may be incurred for
processing/accepting the forms of payment as described above.
It is also important for a customer to know that if they prefer, they may continue to make
payment for the City -provided service by cash or check without incurring any such
Transaction Convenience Fee.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Manager.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," OF THE CITY CODE BY
CREATING SECTION 2-234, ENTITLED "TRANSACTION
CONVENIENCE FEES"; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura (the "City") incurs additional costs and expenses
when it allows persons to pay bills owed to the City by credit card, charge card, bank
debit card, or electronic funds transfer (the "Alternate Means of Payment") in lieu of
payment by cash or check; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to impose, and to enable City staff to
collect transaction convenience fees, as authorized herein, when the City accepts an
Alternative Means of Payment, in order to off -set the cost and expenses incurred by the
City in accepting said Alternative Means of Payment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. That each of the above -stated recitals are
hereby adopted and confirmed.
Section 2. City Code Amended. That Section 2-234, entitled "Transaction
Convenience Fees," of Chapter 2, "Administration", of the City Code is hereby created
to read, as follows-
' l Additions to existing City Code text are indicated by underline; deletions from existing City Code text are
indicted by stFik g r
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATION
Section 2-234.Transaction Convenience Fees.
(a) The City, in the interest of convenience to its customers, desires to make more
accessible the ability to transact business with various City agencies by accepting
Payment via City approved credit card, charge card, bank debit card, and
electronic funds transfer (the "EFT"). In order to help defray the costs incurred by
the City when authorizing payment by City approved credit card, charge card,
bank debit card, or EFT, and pursuant to Section 215.322(5), Florida Statutes, a
convenience fee shall be imposed. The convenience fee shall be imposed upon
the payment of City rates, fees, and charges, including, but not limited to, cost
recovery charges, permit and license fees, local business tax receipts, park and
recreation fees, code enforcement fines and costs, service charges, or other
revenues prescribed for payment to City, hereinafter referred to as "Statutory
Fees."
When a customer elects to pay a Statutory Fee via approved credit card, charge
card, bank debit card, or EFT, the customer shall pay any reasonable service
charge or convenience fee charged by the financial institution, credit card
company, or other entity for the processing of such payments in an amount
sufficient to pay the service charge or convenience fee charged by the financial
institution, credit card company, or other entity for such services. The service
charge or convenience fee shall be separate and in addition to the Statutory Fee,
shipping and handling costs and any other rate, fee or charge authorized by
applicable law, and is not refundable. The service charge or convenience fee
shall not exceed the total cost imposed on the City for such service by the
financial institution, credit card company, or other entity for such services.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for any
reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance but they
shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand
notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
Section 4. Inclusion in the Code. That it is the intention of the City
Commission, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become
and be made a part of the Code of the City of Aventura; that the sections of this
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
Ordinance may be re -numbered or re -lettered to accomplish such intention; and that the
word "Ordinance" shall be changed to "Section" or other appropriate word.
Section 5. Effective Date. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately
upon adoption on second reading.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Shelley, who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Landman and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman
Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Yes
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi
Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Yes
Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg
Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman
Yes
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner , who moved
its adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel Saltzman Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Mayor Enid Weisman
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-
PASSED on first reading this 6t" day of October, 2020.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading on this 10t" day of November, 2020.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF AVENTURA
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
BY: Brian K. Raducci, Assistant City Manager — Finance and Administration
DATE: November 6, 2020
SUBJECT: End of Year Budget Amending Ordinance — FY 2019/20
11t Reading November 10, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 9A
2"1 Reading January _, 2021 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached ordinance amending
the FY 2019/20 budget.
BACKGROUND
At this time of year, the Finance Department is preparing the City's financial records for
the FY 2019/20 year-end audit. Now that most of our year-end adjustments have been
made, we have the necessary information to formally amend the FY 2019/20 budget. This
"clean up" amendment is a normal part of our year-end fiscal operations and is prepared
annually to ensure that the "final" adopted budget contains sufficient appropriations to
satisfy all of our actual expenditures.
In order to comply with Section 166.241 (4) of the Florida Statutes, the related ordinance
will appear on the November 2020 and January 2021 agendas. Although this Section
requires all budget amendments be made "within 60 days following the end of the fiscal
year," the second reading of the ordinance (as is consistent with past practice) will not
occur until January 2021 as there is no December meeting. The ordinance however will
appear on first reading prior to the November 29, 2020 deadline.
We are only required to amend budgets when a Department's total budget has been
exceeded. In some cases, associated revenues may be increased to satisfy the related
expenditure overage. Listed below is a summary of the amendments for the City's
General Fund, by department, the Aventura Charter School High School Construction
Fund, the Stormwater Utility Fund and the Police Offduty Services Fund and the
underlying circumstances that support each recommendation along with the supporting
schedule — Exhibit "A".
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COVID-19 Budget Impact
Due to the circumstances created by the global pandemic crisis commonly known as
"COVID-19" in early March 2020, the City incurred/may incur many expenditures that
were not budgeted in either the FY 2019/20 or FY 2020/21 Budgets. As a result, this
budget amendment will only amend the FY 2019/20 Budget for COVID-19 related
expenditures that the City has incurred through September 30, 2020, (i.e., PPE, food for
our first responders, additional contractual services including sanitization services, legal
fees, facility upgrades, etc.).
At the time this memorandum was prepared, the City was in process of seeking
reimbursement of the COVID-19 related expenditures that are outlined above and
referenced below under the section labeled "Non -Departmental — Other (9001)", from the
following Federal funding sources:
• Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA")
• Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding ("CESF")
• Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act ("CARES")
Although the Federal funding sources referenced above, have not yet been obligated or
reimbursed to the City, the Administration anticipates that the City will be reimbursed for
many of the COVID-19 related costs through a combination of federal and state monies
where applicable. Until such a determination is made, the City will utilize additional
General Fund Carryover funds to cover these costs. The Carryover funds would then be
replenished (to the extent possible) when the federal and state monies are received.
The Administration will continue to monitor this situation very closely and make any and
all necessary adjustments to both our revenues and expenditures as necessary. Any
additional funding/expenditures that may be received/incurred during FY 2020/21 would
be addressed through a future budget amendment, if necessary. Please note that of the
$855,000 net increase to the FY 2019/20 General Fund Budget, $500,000 pertains
directly to COVID-19 related expenditures.
General Fund — (001) — ($855,000 net increase)
Legal (0601) — ($265,000 increase)
3120 — Prof. Services — Legal requires a $265,000 budget amendment resulting primarily
from overages in the following areas:
• $6,500 related to the Intersection Safety Camera Program
• $68,000 related to the School Referendum matter
• $66,000 for matters related to the COVID-19 Pandemic (City is seeking
reimbursement from Federal Funding sources)
• $37,000 for various Police matters
• $16,000 related to Bid Protests
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The balance is comprised of miscellaneous legal matters related to:
• Reviewing land use matters
• Participation in Don Soffer Aventura High School Foundation matters, including
establishment, drafting and revision of policies, ethics training and attendance at
several Foundation Board meetings
• City Charter School contract and policy matters
• County/City Pedestrian Bridge Interlocal Agreement and related Aventura Mall and
Seritage matters
This overage will be offset by $265,000 in additional Utility Tax -Electric Revenue
(3141000).
Public Works/Transportation (5401) — ($90,000 increase)
4320 — Utilities — Water requires a $90,000 budget amendment primarily due to the
following which was not anticipated in the originally adopted budget:
• Additional irrigation costs of the park fields and the right-of-ways during the dry
season. Even though the overall usage of the parks was down due to the COVID-
19 Pandemic, fertilization was utilized to maintain and promote healthy fields which
resulted in additional irrigation so as to avoid burning the grass.
This overage will be offset by $90,000 in anticipated additional Franchise Fee -Electric
Revenue (3231000).
Non -Departmental — Transfers (9001) — ($400,000 increase)
9127 — Transfer - Charter H.S. Construction Fund (393) requires a $400,000 budget
amendment to provide a portion of the funding related to the following projects that were
not anticipated or considered in the original High School Construction budget.
• Water Main Relocation Project that was awarded to Marcdan, Inc. by the City
Commission on June 9, 2020.
• Locker Room Improvement Project that was awarded to Schiff Construction and
Development, Inc. by the City Commission on July 16, 2020.
This overage will be offset by a corresponding reduction of $400,000 in the Capital
Reserve Expenditure Account (001-8090-590.69-99).
Non -Departmental — Other (9001) — ($500,000 increase)
5950 — Disaster Supplies requires a $500,000 budget amendment primarily due to the
unanticipated expenditures that the City incurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
that were referenced above under the caption "COVID-19 Budget Impact". Although the
Administration anticipates that the City will be reimbursed for many of the COVID-19
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related costs through a combination of federal and state monies where applicable. Until
such a determination is made, the City will utilize additional General Fund Carryover funds
(3999000) to cover these costs. The Carryover funds would then be replenished (to the
extent possible) when the federal and state monies are received.
Aventura Charter H.S. Construction Fund — (393) — ($603,000 net increase)
6208 — Facility Building Construction requires a $603,000 budget amendment primarily
to provide funding related to the following projects (inclusive of engineering costs) that
were not anticipated or considered in the original School Construction budget.
• Water Main Relocation Project that was awarded to Marcdan, Inc. by the City
Commission on June 9, 2020.
• Locker Room Improvement Project that was awarded to Schiff Construction and
Development, Inc. by the City Commission on July 16, 2020.
This overage will be offset by an appropriation of the following:
• A $400,000 additional Transfer from the General Fund Reserves (3811001).
• A $203,000 reappropriation of Interest Earnings (3611000) that were earned by
the Construction Fund during FY 2019/20.
Stormwater Utility Fund — (410) — ($252,000 net increase)
Requires a $252,000 budget amendment primarily to record an FDEP grant (3343606)
that is utilized to make additional drainage improvements along Country Club Drive. The
related expenditures pertain to Drainage Improvements (6306). In addition, the City
Commission awarded a contract to Shoreline Foundation, Inc. on May 5, 2020 for
unanticipated emergency repairs to the Yacht Club Seawall that are expected to be offset
from savings from the Stormwater Fund Capital Reserve and other budgetary savings
within the Stormwater Utility Fund.
Police Offduty Services Fund — (620) — ($50,000 net increase)
1420 — Extra Duty Detail requires a $50,000 budget amendment due to higher than
anticipated Extra Duty Details that will be offset by $50,000 in additional Police Detail
Billing (3421100).
The budget amendments outlined above, are expected to have little to no impact on the
FY 2019/20 overall budget or carryover amount that was utilized in the preparation of the
FY 2020/21 budget. Based on this analysis, I recommend approval of the attached
Ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 2019-14 WHICH ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET
FOR THE 2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE
2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL
BUDGET AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED
HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO
ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, upon the periodic review and analysis of current budgetary
commitments and obligations, and based upon the projected needs and requirements of
the City and upon the recommendations of the City Manager (and the concurrence of the
Assistant City Manager — Finance and Administration as to Accounting Principles), it is
deemed necessary to adjust, amend and implement the 2019/2020 Operating and Capital
Budget as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The recitals contained in the preamble to this Ordinance are
incorporated by reference herein.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby authorizes the amendment of
Ordinance No. 2019-14, which Ordinance adopted a budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year,
by revising the 2019/2020 budget as set forth on the attached Exhibit "A" which exhibits
are deemed incorporated by reference as though set forth in full herein.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to
carry out the aims of this Ordinance.
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2021-
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption on second reading and shall be applicable retroactively from and after October
1, 2019.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who
moved its adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel Saltzman Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Mayor Enid Weisman
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel Saltzman Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Mayor Enid Weisman
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2021-
PASSED on first reading this 10t" day of November, 2020.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this _ day of January, 2021.
MAYOR ENID WEISMAN
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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Exhibit A
CITY OF AVENTURA
GENERAL FUND 001
FY 2019/20 BUDGET AMENDMENT
REVENUES
OBJECT
2019120
2019/20
2019/20
CODE
ADOPTED
AMENDED
REVISED
NO. CATEGORY RECAP
AMOUNT
AMOUNT
BUDGET
;141000 Utilitv Tax -Electric
$ 4.835.000 $
265.000 $
5.100.000
3231000 Franchise Fee -Electric
3999000 Carryover
Total Revenue
TOTAL AMENDMENTS - REVENUE
835,000 90,000 925,000
15,309,221 500,000 15,809,221
$ 20,979,221 $ 855,000 $ 21,834,221
$ 855,000
EXPENDITURES
OBJECT 2019/20 2019/20 2019/20
CODE ADOPTED AMENDED REVISED
NO. CATEGORY RECAP AMOUNT AMOUNT BUDGET
LEGAL (0601)
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3120
Prof. Services - Legal
Total Legal
PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION (5401)
OTHER CHARGES & SERVICES
4320
Utilities - Water
Total Public Works/Transportation
NON -DEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS (9001)
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
9127
T/fer - Charter H.S. Construction Fund (393)
Total Non -Departmental Transfers
NON -DEPARTMENTAL (9001)
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
5950
COVID-19 Disaster Supplies
Total Non -Departmental
CAPITAL OUTLAY (8090)
NON -DEPARTMENTAL
6999
Capital Reserve
Total Capital Outlay
TOTAL AMENDMENTS - EXPENDITURES
$ 306,000 $ 265,000 $ 571,000
$ 306,000 $ 265,000 $ 571,000
$ 360,000 $ 90,000 $ 450,000
$ 360,000 $ 90,000 $ 450,000
$ $ 400,000 $ 400,000
$ $ 400,000 $ 400,000
$ $ 500,000 $ 500,000
$ $ 500,000 $ 500,000
$ 14,395,991 $ (400,000) $ 13,995,991
$ 14,395,991 $ (400,000) $ 13,995,991
$ 855,000
CITY OF AVENTURA
AVENTURA CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FUND 393
FY 2019/20 BUDGET AMENDMENT
REVENUES
OBJECT 2019/20 2019/20 2019/20
CODE ADOPTED AMENDED REVISED
NO. CATEGORY RECAP AMOUNT AMOUNT BUDGET
Miscellaneous Revenues
3811001 Transfer from General Fund Reserves $ $ 400,000 $ 400,000
3611000 Interest 203,000 203,000
Total Revenue $ $ 603,000 $ 603,000
TOTAL AMENDMENTS - REVENUE $ 603,000
EXPENDITURES
OBJECT 2019/20 2019/20 2019/20
CODE ADOPTED AMENDED REVISED
NO. CATEGORY RECAP AMOUNT AMOUNT BUDGET
CAPITAL OUTLAY
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
Charter School/Capital Outlay - 6010-561
6208 Facility/Building Construction
Total Expenditures
TOTAL AMENDMENTS - EXPENDITURES
$ 797,527 $ 603,000 $ 1,400,527
$ 797,527 $ 603,000 $ 1,400,527
$ 603,000
CITY OF AVENTURA
STORMWATER UTILITY FUND
FY 2019/20 BUDGET AMENDMENT
REVENUES
OBJECT 2019/20 2019/20 2019/20
CODE ADOPTED AMENDED REVISED
NO. CATEGORY RECAP AMOUNT AMOUNT BUDGET
Intergovernmental Revenues
3343606 FDEP
$
$
252,000 $ 252,000
Total Revenue
$
$
252,000 $ 252,000
TOTAL AMENDMENTS - REVENUE
$
252,000
EXPENDITURES
OBJECT 2019/20 2019/20 2019120
CODE ADOPTED AMENDED REVISED
NO. CATEGORY RECAP AMOUNT AMOUNT BUDGET
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Public Works/Transportation - 5401-538
6306 Drainage Improvements $ 323,739 $ 252,000 $ 575,739
Total Expenditures $ 323,739 $ 252,000 $ 575,739
TOTAL AMENDMENTS - EXPENDITURES $ 252,000
CITY OF AVENTURA
POLICE OFFDUTY SERVICES FUND 620
FY 2019/20 BUDGET AMENDMENT
REVENUES
OBJECT 2019/20 2019/20 2019/20
CODE ADOPTED AMENDED REVISED
NO. CATEGORY RECAP AMOUNT AMOUNT BUDGET
Charges for Services
3421100 Police Detail Billing $ 475,000 $ 50,000 $ 525,000
Total Revenue $ 475,000 $ 50,000 $ 525,000
TOTAL AMENDMENTS - REVENUE $ 50,000
EXPENDITURES
OBJECT 2019/20 2019/20 2019/20
CODE ADOPTED AMENDED REVISED
NO. CATEGORY RECAP AMOUNT AMOUNT BUDGET
PERSONAL SERVICES
Public Safety
1420 Extra Duty Detail $ 475,000 $ 50,000 $ 525,000
Total Expenditures $ 475,000 $ 50,000 $ 525,000
TOTAL AMENDMENTS - EXPENDITURES $ 50,000
CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission _
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager —
DATE: November 6, 2020
SUBJECT: Ordinance that Amends Chapter 36 "Retirement," Article II "Police
Pension Plan and Trust Fund," to Comply with the Recently Enacted
Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement
("SECURE") Act
November 10, 2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda Item 913
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached Ordinance that
amends the "Police Pension Plan and Trust Fund" (the "Plan") in a manner consistent
with federal tax law changes made in accordance with the recently enacted SECURE Act.
The Ordinance was drafted by the Plan's attorney and the Police Pension Board has
requested that this Ordinance be adopted. It was reviewed by the City Attorney.
BACKGROUND
On December 20, 2019, the federal SECURE Act was signed into law, which included
several changes to the Internal Revenue Code designed to encourage employee
retirement saving. Among the changes is an increase in the age for required minimum
distributions ("RMDs") from 70 '/2 to 72. RMDs are the minimum amounts an employee
must annually begin receiving from the Plan, with the rationale being that the deferred tax
treatment of retirement benefits has its temporal limits. Before the SECURE Act, plan
members could delay taking RMDs until age 70'/2. The SECURE Act increased the age
to 72, with a January 1, 2020 effective date. Therefore, for those employees who turn 70
'/2 on and after January 1, 2020, the RMD is age 72. For those employees who already
reached 70'/2 before January 1, 2020, the old rule applies so they are not affected by the
change.
SUMMARY
The Ordinance reflects the increase in age for RMDs to 72, and also reflects the effective
date of the SECURE Act by making the change inapplicable to those plan members who
reached age 70'/2 before January 1, 2020. All other provisions of the Plan remain in full
force and effect.
CCO1942-20
AWIF FOSTER& FOSTER
Caw
October 19,2020
VIA EMAIL
----------------------
Ms. Lauri Patterson
Benefits USA
3810 Inverrary Blvd., Suite 303
Lauderhill. FL 33319
Re: City of Aventura
Police Officers' Retirement Plan
In response to your email dated October 13, 2020, we have reviewed the proposed Ordinance amending the plan
to increase the required minimum distribution age frorn 70 12to 72 for those who have not reached age 70 V2on
December 31, 2019, as required by the Internal I-' evenue Code. We have determined that its adoption will have
no impact on the assumptions used in deten-nining the funding requirements of the program,
Because the changes do not result in a change in the valuation results, it is our opinion that a fonnal Actuarial
Impact Statement is not required in support of its adoption. However, since the Division of Retirement must be
aware of the current provisions of all public pension programs, it is recommended that you send a copy of this
letter and a copy of the fully executed Ordinance to each of the following offices;
Mr. Keith Brinkman
Mr. Steve Bardin
Bureau of Local Retirement Systems
Municipal Police and Fire
Division of Retirement
Pension Trust Funds
P. O. Box 9000
Division of Retirement
Tallahassee, FL 32315-9000
P.O. Box 3010
Tallahassee, FL 32315-3010
The undersigned is familiar with the immediate and long-term aspects of pension valuations, and meets the
Qualification Standards of the American Academy of Actuaries necessary to render the actuarial opinions
contained herein,
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Patrick T. Donlan, ASA, EA, MAAA
13420 Parker Commons Blvd., Suite 104 Fort Myers, FL 33912 - (239) 433-5500 - Fax (239) 481-0634 - nww.foster-foster.com
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 36 "RETIREMENT", ARTICLE II "POLICE PENSION PLAN
AND TRUST FUND", BY AMENDING SECTION 36-31 "COMPLIANCE
WITH INTERNAL REVENUE CODE", TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE SECURE ACT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura (the "City") maintains a defined benefit pension
plan for its certified police officers, which is known as the City of Aventura Police Officers'
Retirement Plan ("Retirement Plan"), and which is codified in Chapter 36 of the City Code;
WHEREAS, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement
("SECURE") Act, signed into law on December 20, 2019, amended the definition of
"Required Beginning Date" under Section 401(a)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Plan are necessary to conform the Retirement
Plan to the requirements of the SECURE Act; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the City of Aventura Police Officers'
Retirement Plan has recommended an amendment to the Retirement Plan to comply with
the SECURE Act; and
WHEREAS, the trustees of the City of Aventura Police Officers' Retirement Plan
have requested and approved the amendments provided herein as being in the best
interests of the participants and beneficiaries and improving the administration of the
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has received and reviewed an actuarial
impact statement related to this change and attached as such; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it to be in the public interest to provide
this change to the Retirement Plan for its police officers;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA'-
Section 1. That each of the above -stated recitals are hereby adopted and
confirmed.
Words in strikeett type are deletions from existing text and words in underline type are additions to
existing text.
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2020-
Section 2. That Chapter 36 "Retirement," Article II "Police Pension Plan and
Trust Fund," Section 36-31, "Compliance with the Internal Revenue Code",
subparagraph (b), Required beginning date, of the City Code of Ordinances be
amended as follows -
Sec. 36-31. - Internal Revenue Code Compliance.
(b) Required beginning date. Notwithstanding any other provision of the
plan, payment of a participant's retirement benefits under the plan shall
commence not later than the participant's required beginning date, which is
defined as the later - -
(1) With regard to distributions required to be made to a
participant who reaches age 70'/2 before January 1, 2020: April
1 of the calendar year that next follows the calendar year in
which the participant attains or will attain the age of 70'/2 years-,
or April 1 of the calendar year that next follows the calendar year
in which the participant retires.-, whichever is later.
(2) With regard to distributions required to be made on or after
January 1. 2020 to a participant who reaches the age of 701/2 on or
after said date: April 1 of the calendar year that next follows the
calendar year in which the participant attains or will attain the age
of 72 years, or April 1 of the calendar year that next follows the
calendar year in which the participant retires, whichever is later.
Section 3. Repeal. All sections or parts of sections of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Aventura, all ordinances or parts of ordinances, and all resolutions or
parts of resolutions in conflict herewith, be and the same are hereby repealed to the
extent of such conflict.
Section 4, Severability. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance, or
any paragraph, sentence or word, be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to
be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof, as a whole
or a part hereof, other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 5. Inclusion in the Code. It is the intention of the City Commission of
the City of Aventura that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a
part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Aventura and that the sections of this
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Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered and the word 'ordinance" may be
changed to "Chapter", "Section", "Article", or such other appropriate word or phrase,
the use of which shall accomplish the intentions herein expressed.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon
passage by the City Commission on second reading.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner , who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel Saltzman Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Mayor Enid Weisman
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner , who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel Saltzman Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Mayor Enid Weisman
PASSED on first reading this 10t" day of November, 2020.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading on this 19t" day of November, 2020.
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ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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