03-05-2024 City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda CITY OF AVENTURA
Aventura Government Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
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CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
March 5, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
Commission Chambers
City Commission
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Esq.
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Esq.
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
City Manager Ronald J. Wasson
City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
City Attorneys Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda March 5, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Proclamations
• Special Recognitions
• Employee Service Awards — None.
• Charter School Update
5. CONSENT AGENDA: 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:
• February 6, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting
• February 20, 2024 City Commission Special Meeting
• February 20, 2024 City Commission Regular Workshop
B. 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.
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT
STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE, AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE, A COST OF
LIVING ADJUSTMENT, AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT
THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO
COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO
THE REST OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY
OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER
OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
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6. ZONING HEARING — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING: Please be advised that
the following item on the Commission agenda is a zoning hearing and is quasi-judicial in nature. As such,
the quasi-judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item. If you wish to object or comment
upon the item, please inform the Mayor when public comments are requested. An opportunity for persons
to speak on the item will be made available after the applicant and staff have made their presentations on
the item. All testimony, including public testimony and evidence, will be made under oath or affirmation
for the quasi-judicial item. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be subject to cross-
examination. If you refuse either to be cross-examined or to be sworn,your testimony will be given its due
weight. The general public will not be permitted to cross-examine witnesses,but the public may request the
Commission to ask questions of staff or witnesses on their behalf. Persons representing organizations must
present evidence of their authority to speak for the organization. Further details of the quasi-judicial
procedures may be obtained from the Clerk.
RESOLUTION:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE SALE AND SERVICE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT A COCKTAIL LOUNGE AREA WITHIN GABY BY CALL ME
GABY RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 19565 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, UNIT 938, IN THE
AVENTURA MALL; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ORDINANCE — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2023-17 WHICH ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR
THE 2023/2024 FISCAL YEAR BY REVISING THE 2023/2024 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.
8. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
9. RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC INPUT: None.
10. REPORTS
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS
Meeting dates, times, and location are subject to change. Please check the City's website for the most
current schedule. Meetings will be held at the City of Aventura Government Center (19200 West
Country Club Drive,Aventura).
COMMISSION REGULAR WORKSHOP—MARCH 21,2024 AT 9 AM
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING—APRIL 2,2024 AT 6 PM
COMMISSION REGULAR WORKSHOP—APRIL 18,2024 AT 9 AM
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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: March 1, 2024
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
March 5, 2024 City Commission Meeting Agenda
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached minutes, as provided
by the City Clerk, for the Commission meetings held as listed below.
BACKGROUND
Meetings were held and minutes have been provided for Commission approval for the
following:
• February 6, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting
• February 20, 2024 City Commission Special Meeting
• February 20, 2024 City Commission Regular Workshop
Should you have any questions, please contact me.
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Weinberg at 7:20 p.m. The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor Howard
S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss, Commissioner Amit Bloom, Commissioner
Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Billy Joel, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks,
Commissioner Michael Stern, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L.
Horvath, and City Attorney Robert Meyers. As a quorum was determined to be present,
the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was done at the Local Planning Agency
Meeting.
3. AGENDA: REQUESTS FOR DELETIONS/EMERGENCY ADDITIONS: None.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
• Proclamations: None.
• Special Recognitions: None.
• Employee Service Awards: None.
• Charter School Update: An update for the Don Soffer Aventura High School
was provided by Principal Dr. Geoff McKee, accompanied by student
Saniya Dhawan.
5. CONSENT AGENDA: There were no requests from the public to address the City
Commission.
A motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda was offered by Commissioner Dr.
Marks, seconded by Vice Mayor Kruss, and passed unanimously by roll call vote. The
following action was taken:
Aventura City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2024
A. Minutes approved as follows:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• January 9, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting
• January 18, 2024 City Commission Special Meeting
• January 18, 2024 City Commission Regular Workshop
B. Resolution No. 2024-08 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE SPENDING PLAN APPROVED BYTHE CITY COMMISSION AS DETAILED
IN RESOLUTION 2022-15 AND AMENDED IN RESOLUTIONS 2022-33, 2022-62 AND 2023-
19 FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY
FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE
PLAN ACT (ARPA); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE RECOVERY FUNDS
TO INCLUDE POLICE, PUBLIC WORKS, HUMAN RESOURCES, NON-DEPARTMENTAL,
AND PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. Resolution No. 2024-09 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED CONTRACT
RENEWAL WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ONE YEAR,
TO COMPENSATE THE CITY FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHTS-OF-WAY ON BISCAYNE BOULEVARD,
FROM THE OLETA RIVER BRIDGE NORTH TO THE MIAMI-DADE/BROWARD COUNTY
LINE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. Resolution No. 2024-10 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND
OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AVENTURA AND THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
E. Resolution No. 2024-11 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE CITY OF
AVENTURATITLE VI PROGRAM UPDATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL
RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 AND AS REQUIRED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS, OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND LABOR
RELATIONS; 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. Resolution No. 2024-12 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
SELECTING WALKER CONSULTANTS FOR FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENT
SERVICES PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 23-08-25-2; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF
FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. Resolution No. 2024-13 adopted as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA;
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A LAWSUIT SEEKING A DECLARATION THAT THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 112.144(1)(d), FLORIDA STATUTES, THAT REQUIRE
MUNICIPAL ELECTED OFFICIALS TO FILE FORM 6 FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORMS IS
UNCONSTITUTIONAL AND INVALID; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. Motion approved as follows:
A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FINDINGS AND
RECOMMENDATION IN CONNECTION WITH SCG ATLAS AVENTURA LLC'S REQUEST
FOR RELIEF UNDER THE FLORIDA LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISPUTE
RESOLUTION ACT.
6. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
7. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING: Mrs. Horvath read the
following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 31,
"LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING SECTION 31-21 — "DEFINITIONS", TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "EXTENDED
STAY HOTEL" AND AMENDING SECTION 31-143(F)(2A) "MULTIFAMILY HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (RMF4)" TO ADD "EXTENDED STAY HOTEL" TO THE LIST OF
USES THAT MAY BE ESTABLISHED IN RMF4 IF FIRST APPROVED AS A CONDITIONAL
USE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Friedland and
seconded by Commissioner Bloom.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp entered the comments from the Local
Planning Agency Meeting into the record by reference as well as the staff report
recommending approval.
No additional comments were provided on behalf of the Applicant (Brian S. Adler, Esq. —
Bilzin Sumberg, on behalf of Got 183 LLC).
Mayor Weinberg opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing
was closed.
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No additional comments were provided by the City Commission.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance on first reading passed (6-1) by roll call vote,
with Mayor Weinberg voting no.
8. ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II "LOCAL
BUSINESS TAXES" OF CHAPTER 18 "BUSINESS REGULATIONS, TAXES AND PERMITS"
OF THE CITY CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION 18-42 "TAX SCHEDULE"; BY PROVIDING
AN INCREASE OF FIVE (5%) PERCENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks and
seconded by Commissioner Bloom.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weinberg closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Ordinance No. 2024-04 was adopted.
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE AMOUNT FOR THE MAYOR AND INDIVIDUAL
COMMISSIONERS AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 2.06 OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA
CHARTER; APPROVING A$500 MONTHLY INCREASE TO THE LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE
ACCOUNT FOR EACH CITY COMMISSION MEMBER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Ordinance was offered by Commissioner Bloom and
seconded by Vice Mayor Kruss.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weinberg closed the item for public input.
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The motion for approval of the Ordinance passed (6-1) by roll call vote, with Mayor
Weinberg voting no, and Ordinance No. 2024-05 was adopted.
9. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING A LETTER OF INTENT WITH GULFSTREAM PARK, LLC TO ACQUIRE A
THREE-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO THE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN GULFSTREAM PARK AND THE CITY TO USE SAID PARCEL FOR FUTURE
USE AS A CHARTER SCHOOL SITE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Kruss and seconded
by Commissioner Bloom.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the Letter of Intent and the items being considered by Gulfstream
Park as suggested by Commissioner Dr. Marks regarding relocation of the dog park,
allowing a total of three driveways, and providing a time certain for expiration.
The City Commission discussed the item including the following: providing a date certain
for expiration, the positive aspects of providing another school in Aventura, the success
of Charter Schools USA, and the ability for Commissioner Dr. Marks and former Mayor
Weisman to provide educational expertise.
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weinberg closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2024-14 was adopted.
10. REPORTS: No reports were provided by members of the City Commission.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments were provided by members of the public.
12. OTHER BUSINESS: None.
13. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Vice Mayor Kruss, seconded by
Commissioner Friedland, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at
7:43 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on March 5, 2024.
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Weinberg at 10:28 a.m.' The roll was called and the following were present: Mayor
Howard S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss2, Commissioner Amit Bloom,
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner Billy Joel, Commissioner Dr. Linda
Marks, Commissioner Michael Stern, City Manager Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa
L. Horvath, and City Attorney Robert Meyers. As a quorum was determined to be present,
the meeting commenced.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was done at the Local Planning Agency
Meeting.
3. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT: Mrs. Horvath read the following Resolution title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE FROM ALAN JAY AUTOMOTIVE
MANAGEMENT, INC. D/B/A ALAN JAY FLEET SALES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$55,756; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion for approval of the Resolution was offered by Commissioner Bloom and
seconded by Commissioner Stern.
Mr. Wasson reviewed the item.
The City Commission discussed the item.
Mayor Weinberg opened the item for public comment. There being no comments, Mayor
Weinberg closed the item for public input.
The motion for approval of the Resolution passed unanimously by roll call vote and
Resolution No. 2024-15 was adopted.
1 The meeting started following the Local Planning Agency Meeting.
2 Participated via virtual communications media technology.
Aventura City Commission Special Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2024
4. ZONING HEARINGS — QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The following requested that the below items be deferred on behalf of the Applicant (Brian
S. Adler, Esq. — Bilzin Sumberg, on behalf of Got 183 LLC): Matthew Rosenblatt (3802
NE 207 Street, South Tower, Unit 2803, Aventura) and Brian S. Adler, Esq. — Bilzin
Sumberg (1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2300, Miami).
RESOLUTIONS:
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-143(F)(2a) OF
THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES: (1) TO ALLOW A BUILDING TO CAST A SHADOW
UPON PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN A BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT; (2) TO ALLOW
A DENSITY OF 60 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE WHERE 45 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE
IS PERMITTED; (3) TO ALLOW A LOT COVERAGE OF 46% FOR A LEED GOLD OR
PLATINUM CERTIFIED BUILDING WHERE 40% IS PERMITTED; (4) TO ALLOW A FLOOR
AREA RATIO (FAR) OF 4.3 FOR A LEED GOLD OR PLATINUM CERTIFIED BUILDING,
WHERE A MAXIMUM FAR OF 2.0 IS PERMITTED;AND (5)TO ALLOW A LIMITED-SERVICE
HOTEL IN THE RMF4 ZONING DISTRICT IN COMBINATION WITH A MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2785 NE 183
STREET; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note: The Quasi-Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item (4A).
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
GRANTING VARIANCES FROM SECTION 31-143(F) OF THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS: (1) TO ALLOW THE GROSS FLOOR AREA (GFA) OF A
HOTEL TO BE 45% OF THE GFA OF THE BUILDING WHERE A MAXIMUM OF 33% IS
PERMITTED; (2) TO ALLOW SEPARATION BETWEEN HOTEL AND RESIDENTIAL USES
IN HORIZONTAL BLOCKS WHERE SEPARATION BY VERTICAL BLOCKS IS REQUIRED;
AND (3) TO ALLOW FOR A SHARED DRIVEWAY FOR RESIDENTIAL AND HOTEL USES
WHERE SEPARATE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE/EXIT ARE REQUIRED, FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2785 NE 183 STREET; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Note: The Quasi-Judicial procedures of the City shall be invoked for this item (413).
A motion to defer both Items 4A and 4B was offered by Commissioner Friedland and
seconded by Commissioner Stern.
The City Commission discussed the deferral of the items including the following: providing
information on the impact of traffic generated by the project, reviewing the infrastructure,
that any approval would run with the land, and whether or not the deferral should be to a
time certain.
Community Development Director Keven Klopp discussed the items not being
recommended by the Local Planning Agency and the need for time to re-analyze any
changes that would be submitted.
The following provided comments on behalf of the Applicant (Brian S. Adler, Esq. — Bilzin
Sumberg, on behalf of Got 183 LLC): Matthew Rosenblatt (3802 NE 207 Street, South
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Tower, Unit 2803, Aventura) and Brian S. Adler, Esq. — Bilzin Sumberg (1450 Brickell
Avenue, Suite 2300, Miami).
The motion to defer passed unanimously by roll call vote.
5. ORDINANCE — SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING:
Mrs. Horvath read the following Ordinance title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 31,
"LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING SECTION 31-21 — "DEFINITIONS", TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "EXTENDED
STAY HOTEL" AND AMENDING SECTION 31-143(F)(2A) "MULTIFAMILY HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (RMF4)" TO ADD "EXTENDED STAY HOTEL" TO THE LIST OF
USES THAT MAY BE ESTABLISHED IN RMF4 IF FIRST APPROVED AS A CONDITIONAL
USE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The following requested that the item be deferred on behalf of the Applicant (Brian S.
Adler, Esq. — Bilzin Sumberg, on behalf of Got 183 LLC): Matthew Rosenblatt (3802 NE
207 Street, South Tower, Unit 2803, Aventura) and Brian S. Adler, Esq. — Bilzin Sumberg
(1450 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2300, Miami).
A motion to defer was offered by Commissioner Bloom and seconded by Commissioner
Joel.
No comments were provided on behalf of the Applicant (Brian S. Adler, Esq. — Bilzin
Sumberg, on behalf of Got 183 LLC).
No comments were provided by the City Commission.
The motion to defer passed unanimously by roll call vote.
6. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Commission, a motion to adjourn was offered by Commissioner Friedland, seconded by
Commissioner Bloom, and unanimously approved; thus, adjourning the meeting at 10:59
a.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on March 5, 2024.
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AVENTURA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR WORKSHOP MINUTES
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
9:00 a.m.
Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Weinberg at
11 :08 a.m.' The following were present: Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Vice Mayor Paul A.
Kruss2, Commissioner Amit Bloom, Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Commissioner
Billy Joel, Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks, Commissioner Michael Stern, City Manager
Ronald J. Wasson, City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, and City Attorney Robert Meyers. As a
quorum was determined to be present, the meeting commenced.
2. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge was done at the Local Planning Agency
Meeting.
3. Discussion: Alcoholic Beverage Approval for Gaby by Call Me Gaby at
Aventura Mall (City Manager): Mr. Wasson explained the request for Conditional Use
Approval to Allow the Sale and Service of Alcoholic Beverages at the Indoor Cocktail
Bar/Lounge Area within Gaby by Call Me Gaby Restaurant in the Aventura Mall.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to proceed
with the item on the March 51h City Commission Meeting Agenda.
4. Discussion: Outdoor Basketball Courts (Mayor Weinberg): Mayor Weinberg
and Mr. Wasson reported on the plans and cost estimate to modify the basketball courts
at the Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) for use by the public, as detailed in the
agenda.
City Manager Summary: This item was provided for informational purposes.
5. Discussion: Prosecution Staffing Crisis (Commissioner Dr. Marks):
Commissioner Dr. Marks discussed the email letter received from State Attorney
Katherine Fernandez Rundle regarding the retention and recruitment crisis for the State
Attorney's Office, as provided in the agenda, and suggested the City voice its concern to
the legislators by advocating for salary increases as requested.
The City Commission discussed the item including the City's hero housing.
1 The meeting started following the Local Planning Agency Meeting and the City Commission Special Meeting.
2 Arrived during Item 5 and participated via virtual communications media teclmology.
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City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission to proceed
with a Resolution showing support on the March 51h City Commission Meeting Agenda.
6. Discussion: New School (Commissioner Dr. Marks): Commissioner Dr. Marks
suggested that discussions begin regarding plans for the new school on the land to be
acquired from Gulfstream, including an overview of the number of students that each of
the City's schools could accommodate (elementary, middle, and high school) and starting
with the number of students that could be increased for K-1 on the first floor at the current
Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) building, etc.
Mayor Weinberg and Mr. Wasson reported on the agreement still being finalized with
Gulfstream for three acres of land and their acceptance for a new Letter of Intent to
include the changes that the City requested
The City Commission discussed the item including the following: selling the land where
the Aventura City of Excellence School is and moving that school in order to have an
educational campus on 2131h Street with the other schools (middle school and high
school), the possibility of obtaining more than three acres of land at Gulfstream, and
including Charter Schools USA in the discussions.
City Manager Summary: It was the consensus of the City Commission for the
item to be placed on a workshop agenda once the development agreement with
Gulfstream was done.
7. Discussion: 213th Street Pocket Park (Commissioner Friedland):
Commissioner Friedland reviewed the history of the playground at Waterways Park, as
well as the history of the land that had been selected for the Pocket Park on 2131h Street
to move that playground to, with a current discrepancy on that land being deeded to the
City.
Mr. Wasson clarified the history of the deed for the property selected for the Pocket Park,
the recording issues that had recently been determined by the County, and the history of
the City maintaining that property for 25 years.
Mr. Meyers noted the importance that the City had maintained the property for 25 years
and its right to that parcel of land.
Mr. Wasson reported on the presentation to the Board at the Pointe and a meeting with
their attorneys to review the facts.
The City Commission discussed the item including the following: looking at possible other
locations for the park and figuring out legally which association was correct (Waterways
Association or Master Association) for deeding purposes.
City Manager Summary: This item was provided for informational purposes with
an update to be provided by the City Manager.
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Aventura City Commission
Regular Workshop Minutes—February 20, 2024
8. Update: 2024 Legislative (City Attorney): Mr. Meyers distributed and reviewed
a Legislative Summary report dated February 16, 2024 regarding the bills being
considered by the State legislature in Tallahassee.
The City Commission provided comments in response to the various items reviewed.
Mr. Meyers additionally reported on the notice of appeal filed by the Promenade in
response to the recommendation of the Special Magistrate regarding the code violation
related to vacation rentals
City Manager Summary: This item was provided for informational purposes.
9. Update: Form 6 Litigation (City Attorney): Mr. Meyers discussed the claims filed
as part of the litigation in response to the new requirement for Commission members to
file an annual financial disclosure Form 6 (Full and Public Disclosure of Financial
Interests) in lieu of Form 1 (Statement of Financial Interests). He also reported that 26
municipalities had joined the litigation and over 70 elected officials had joined individually.
City Manager Summary: This item was provided for informational purposes.
The following additional items were discussed:
Mr. Wasson announced his personal decision to retire in November 2024. The City
Commission commended Mr. Wasson on his performance as the City Manager.
Mayor Weinberg reported on the members of the City Commission attending the
upcoming Israel Day in Tallahassee.
Mr. Wasson explained the process for requested marches in the City including applicable
permits, etc.
10. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the City
Commission, the meeting was adjourned by consensus at 12:05 p.m.
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the City Commission on March 5, 2024.
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager er
DATE: March 1, 2024
SUBJECT: Resolution Declaring Property as Surplus
March 5, 2024 City Commission Meeting Agenda
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution declaring
certain property 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.
RJW/act
Attachment
CC04008-24
CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
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. 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 Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2024-
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5t" day of March, 2024.
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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CITY OF AVENTURA
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
�r
FROM: Carlos Fernandez, InkFination Technology Director
DATE: February 27, 2024
SUBJECT: Surplus Computer Equipment
I am requesting that the computer-related equipment listed on the attached be declared
surplus property as the equipment no longer meets the needs of the City.
Many of the applications the City uses have minimum hardware, operating system, and/or
software requirements that computing equipment must meet or exceed. If existing
equipment cannot satisfy those requirements, the equipment is no longer suitable for City
use. In addition, equipment that cannot be repaired and/or is no longer supported by the
vendor should be surplused.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request.
Attachment
City of Aventura
Computer Equipment Inventory
Brand Model Qty Serial Number Type
Shortel IP480 1 105810FW17475616FA Phone
Atlas Sound FAP62T 1 432K64573 Speaker
Atlas Sound FAP62T 1 432K64574 Speaker
Misc box of com uter arts n/a 1 N/A Video cards, hone headsets
Misc box of computer kebaords and mice n/a 1 N/A Keyboards,Mice
Dell Latitude 5400 1 25Q21-13 Laptop
Dell Latitude 5480 1 4Q628H2 La to
Dell Latitude 5400 1 1 N882Z2 Laptop
Dell Latitude 5400 1 F5Z1 L13 Laptop
Dell Latitude 5400 1 HDG82Z2 La to
Dell Latitude E6420 1 G8WP3R1 La to
APC Backup UPS Pro 700 12 N/A UPS
HP Officejet Pro 6230 1 THOA58N1YF Printer
HP officeet Pro 6978 1 TH76L1R09B Printer
Dell O ti Iex 7060 1 13N9MR2 PC
Dell OPtiplex 745 1 1QOH2D1 PC
Dell O ti Iex 7060 1 JGPXLR2 PC
Dell O ti Iex 7060 1 CMW3PY2 PC
Dell Optiplex 7050 1 3YWKJK2 PC
Dell O ti Iex 7050 1 3YCNJK2 PC
Dell P2214HB 1 CN-OKW14V-74261-47T-331B Monitor
Dell P2214HB 1 CN-OKW14V-74261-47T-33CB Monitor
Advidia P-24 1 OHV30623 Camera
Advidia P-24 1 OHV30197 Camera
Dell Latitude 10 2 N/A Surface Tablet
Dell Latitude 5400 1 G4Z1L13 La to
Dell Latitude 5480 1 2W128H2 La to
Dell XPS 1 18ZPVW1 La to
Dell Latitude 7320 1 CMF78G3 La to
Dell XPS 1 D644Q72 La to
Dell Latitude E6420 1 FX53DS1 La to
Cisco AP 1 N/A AP
JVC SR-HD1350US 1 11940168 Blue Ra recorder
Philli s DVDR3576H 1 LNlA0819027601 DVD Recorder
Fu.itsu FI-7160 1 A36DJ18961 Scanner
Dell E2417H 1 H97DSH2 Monitor
Poytim A-WLAN-0060-V1 1 WLAN-60-CH01135 AP
Poytim A-WLAN-0060-V1 1 WLAN-60-CH01134 AP
Dell O ti Iex 780 1 3T9JKN1 PC
Dell Power Connect 2124 1 CN-03N347-28298-33B-0065 Switch
HP Lase.jet Enter rise M608 1 CNBCM5F39C Printer
HiSense 43A6G 1 43G2120CYUH5729 TV
HP Office et pro 6230 1 TH6BS6106 Printer
Dell P2011HT 1 CN-OYR64P-74445-17U-G4PS Monitor
Dell P2214HB 1 CN-OKW14V-74261-47T-332B Monitor
Cisco Catalyst 3750G 1 FOC1133Y2RQ Switch
Cisco 2800 1 FGL1526128W Router
Utili Rocket 1 U14-183-562 Modem
Utili Rocket 1 U15-084-802 Modem
Utili Rocket 1 U14-183-560 Modem
Utili Rocket 1 U15-084-804 Modem
Utili Rocket 1 U13-070-685 Modem
Utility Rocket 1 U13-070-667 Modem
Utili Rocket 1 U13-070-443 Modem
Utili Rocket 1 U13-070-609 Modem
Utili Rocket 1 U13-070-673 Modem
Utili Rocket 1 U13-070-696 Modem
Utili Rocket 1 X19-241-036 Modem
Utili Rocket 1 X18-260-007 Modem
Utili Rocket 1 X19-239-009 Modem
Utili Rocket 1 X18-264-016 Modem
Utili Rocket 1 X19-240-024 Modem
Shar PN-L702B 1 1400905X Interactive Board
dell P2717H 1 BBKG5N2 Monitor
Dell DELL E2216H 1 JF44Y76MAPOU Monitor
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City of Aventura
Computer Equipment Inventory
Brand Model Qty Serial Number Type
Dell DELL E2216H 1 JF44Y76MARAU Monitor
Dell DELL E2216H 1 JF44Y76MA8UU Monitor
Dell DELL E2216H 1 JF44Y76MAPPU Monitor
Dell DELL E2216H 1 JF44Y76MARPU Monitor
Dell DELL E2216H 1 JF44Y76MARTU Monitor
Dell DELL E2216H 1 JF44Y76MARCU Monitor
Dell DELL E2216H 1 JF44Y76MAPHU Monitor
Dell DELL E2216H 1 JF44Y76MAPRU Monitor
Dell OptiPlex 7050 1 651 KWK2 Desktop
Dell OptiPlex 7050 1 62VHWK2 Deskto
Dell OptiPlex 7050 1 60PJWK2 Deskto
Dell OptiPlex 7050 1 64FNWK2 Desktop
Dell OptiPlex 7050 1 65JPWK2 Desktop
Dell OptiPlex 7050 1 65YJWK2 Desktop
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
DATE: March 1, 2024
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City Commission Urging the State Legislature to
Provide More Funding for Assistant State Attorneys Employed by the
Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and for Assistant Public
Defenders Employed by the Miami-Dade County Public Defender's
Office
March 5, 2024 City Commission Meeting Agenda
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve a resolution urging the Florida
Legislature to appropriate more funding for attorneys who work for the Miami-Dade State
Attorney and Miami-Dade Public Defender offices, in recognition of the high cost of living
in Miami-Dade County, to curtail the mass exodus from these positions for other more
lucrative opportunities in the legal field.
BACKGROUND
Miami-Dade County is one of the most expensive areas in which to live in the United
States and the low salaries offered by the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and the
Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office result in a great deal of turnover and create an
extremely negative impact on the entire criminal justice system within the County and
throughout the State of Florida.
The Florida Legislature has taken steps recently to allocate more funding to retain
Assistant State Attorneys and Assistant Public Defenders across the state, but the Miami-
Dade County offices continue to struggle recruiting and keeping both attorneys and staff.
Additionally, the Florida Legislature authorized a $5,000 area pay adjustment for FHP
troopers and FDLE agents. The Federal government also realizes that jurisdictions like
Miami have unusually high costs of living and provides their employees with a 24.2%
locality adjustment.
Fiscal Impact
This Resolution has no impact on the City's budget.
CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE, AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT
THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,
INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE, A COST OF LIVING
ADJUSTMENT, AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO
SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH
COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND
A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
WHEREAS, a community's well-being depends on the proper staffing and
functioning of all pillars of the criminal justice system, including the Miami-Dade County
State Attorney's Office and the Miami-Dade County Public Defender's Office; and
WHEREAS, typically due to unacceptably low salaries, Assistant State Attorneys
("ASAs") and Assistant Public Defenders ("APDs") in Miami-Dade County continue to
leave public service faster than they can be trained and replaced; and
WHEREAS, the mass exodus and inability to adequately fill the vacancies has
created serious staffing problems which impact the criminal justice system and adversely
affect the residents of Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, ASAs and APDs are, unquestionably, the primary voices speaking for
crime victims, witnesses, criminal defendants and the community-at-large in all felony and
misdemeanor courts; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office consistently has a
significant number of vacant prosecutor positions, and these numbers increase as
potential hires and trial-experienced lawyers are lured away by much higher salaries
offered by other public agencies and civil law firms; and
WHEREAS, a recent study released by U.S. News & World Report found that, for
2023-2024, Miami is now the fourth most expensive city in which to live in the United
States; and
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2024-
WHEREAS, the average law student graduates with approximately $160,000 in
student debt; and
WHEREAS, ASAs and APDs are being tasked to manage overwhelming
caseloads exacerbated by the pandemic-caused backlog while dealing with the stress of
making financial ends meet; and
WHEREAS, this ongoing crisis in which criminal defendants may not be
appropriately prosecuted and/or defended, creates a serious impediment in the
administration of justice in Miami-Dade County with a ripple effect that can easily reach
throughout the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, although the Florida Legislature, as part of the General Appropriations
Act for FY 2022-2023, provided all ASAs and APDs in the State with a $5,000 - $107000
pay increase, the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office and Miami-Dade County
Public Defender's Office continue to struggle recruiting and retaining both attorneys and
staff; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature recently recognized Miami-Dade County's
extremely high cost of living and provided employees of other state agencies, including
Florida Highway Patrol troopers and Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents, with
a $5,000 area pay adjustment; and
WHEREAS, the Federal government recognizes that jurisdictions like Miami have
unusually high costs of living and provides their employees with a 24.2% locality
adjustment; and
WHEREAS, supporting the individuals who truly make the criminal justice system
run should be a priority budget appropriate for the Florida Legislature, the Governor and
civic leadership throughout the State of Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The above Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein
by this reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Aventura, Florida, hereby urges
the Florida Legislature to provide funding for the Assistant State Attorneys employed at
the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office, and the Assistant Public Defenders
employed at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender's Office, including a salary
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2024-
increase, a cost of living adjustment, and a locality pay differential in order to support the
hiring and retention of qualified and experienced attorneys, to compensate for the high
cost of living in Miami-Dade County relative to the rest of the State of Florida.
Section 3. The City Commission hereby directs the City Clerk to send a copy of
this Resolution to the President of the Florida Senate, the Speaker of the Florida House
of Representatives, and members of the Miami-Dade County State Legislative
Delegation.
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 Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of March, 2024.
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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CITY OF "ENTURA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
BY: Keven R. Klopp, Community Development Director
DATE: March 1, 2024
SUBJECT: Request by Gaby Aventura, LLC for Conditional Use Approval to Allow
the Sale and Service of Alcoholic Beverages at the Indoor Cocktail
Bar/Lounge Area within Gaby by Call Me Gaby Restaurant in the
Aventura Mall, Located at 19565 Biscayne Boulevard, Unit 938, City of
Aventura (CUP2402-0001)
March 5, 2024 Local Planning Agency Meeting Agenda
March 5, 2024 City Commission Meeting Agenda
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the above-described Conditional
Use application to allow the sale and service of alcoholic beverages at the indoor cocktail
bar/lounge area of Gaby by Call Me Gaby restaurant, located at 19565 Biscayne
Boulevard, Unit 938 of the Aventura Mall, subject to the following conditions-
1. This approval shall be granted exclusively to Gaby by Call Me Gaby established
at the Aventura Mall. The approval may not be transferred to any other location.
2. Customers will not be permitted to remove any individual glass of alcoholic
beverage or any open container from the premises.
3. The applicant's hours of operation shall coincide with the hours of operation of the
Aventura Mall.
4. The applicant shall obtain an alcoholic beverage license from the State of Florida
and begin sales and service of alcoholic beverages within twelve (12) months of
the date of the Resolution or the approvals granted shall be deemed null and void
unless extended by a motion of the City Commission.
5. The applicant shall conduct Responsible Vendor Training pursuant to Florida
Statutes to ensure that no sales are made to underage customers or to customers
who may have been over-served at other establishments.
6. The conditional use approval may be terminated in the event the City Manager
determines that the approval has created and/or is creating a disturbance to the
community.
THE REQUEST
The applicant, Gaby Aventura, LLC, is requesting conditional use approval to sell and
serve alcoholic beverages within the indoor cocktail bar/lounge area of Gaby by Call Me
Gaby restaurant, notwithstanding the distance and spacing requirements for sale and
service of alcoholic beverages in Sections 4-2(a) and (b) of the City Code (See Exhibit#1
for Letter of Intent).
BACKGROUND
OWNER OF PROPERTY Aventura Mall Venture Lessor
Turnberry Associates
Aventura Mall Expansion Venture Lessee
APPLICANT Gaby Aventura, LLC
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY 19565 Biscayne Boulevard, 938
Aventura, FL 33180-2342
(See Exhibit#2 for Location Map)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION A Portion of Tract"Q", Aventura 6t"Addition Plat
Book 120, Page 20 of the Public Records of
Miami Dade County (See Exhibit #3 for
complete legal description).
Zoning —
Subject Property B2 Community Business
Properties to the North B2 Community Business
CF Community Facilities
Properties to the South B2 Community Business
CF Community Facilities
TC1 Town Center
Properties to the East B2 Community Business
RMF4 Multifamily High Density Residential
Properties to the West B2 Community Business
Existing Land Use —
Subject Property Regional Mall
Properties to the North Library and Fire Station
Properties to the South Regional Mall and Office
Properties to the East Retail, Office and Residential
Properties to the West Retail and Office
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Future Land Use —
Subject Property Business and Office
Properties to the North Business and Office
Properties to the South Business and Office
Town Center
Properties to the East Business and Office
Medium High Density Residential
Properties to the West Business and Office
The Site — Gaby by Call Me Gaby will be located on space 938 of the first level of the
Aventura Mall expansion wing.
The Project — Tenant space 938, previously occupied by Motek restaurant, contains
2,810 square feet of indoor space with 88 seats and 490 square feet of exterior space
with 42 seats as shown on Exhibit #4. Sales and services of alcoholic beverages is
proposed at the cocktail/bar area behind the main indoor dining area. Cocktail bars are
permitted uses in the B2 Community Business district.
ANALYSIS
Sales and service of alcoholic beverages are permitted by Code at the tables inside the
restaurants and at the tables in the outdoor areas; however, sales and service of alcohol
at the indoor bar/lounge areas requires conditional use approval due to the distance and
spacing requirements of Chapter 4 of the City Code as detailed in the "Community
Development Department Analysis" below.
Consistency with Comprehensive Master Plan — The request is consistent with the
City of Aventura Comprehensive Plan. This establishment is located within property with
a Business and Office land use designation.
Community Development Department Analysis—Chapter 4 of the City Code regulates
the sale and service of alcoholic beverages. Sections 4-2 (a) and (b) establish certain
spacing and location requirements applicable to businesses selling alcoholic beverages.
The Code provides that, unless first approved as a conditional use, no premises shall be
used for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed on or off premises unless it is
located at least 1,500 feet from a place of business having an existing liquor license (and
not one of the uses excepted by City Code from the spacing requirements) and 2,500 feet
from a religious facility or school.
Section 4-2 (e) of the City Code allows certain exceptions from this conditional use
requirement. Dining rooms in restaurants in the B2 zoning district that serve cooked, full
course meals, prepared daily on the premises, are one of the exceptions provided by this
Code section. Cocktail bars in restaurants are also an exception to the conditional use
approval requirement, provided that the restaurant has 150 or more indoor seats at tables,
including indoor bars or counters at which full course meals are available and provided
that the restaurant has more than 2500 square feet of indoor floor space.
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The indoor seating areas within Gaby by Call Me Gaby site total 2,810 square feet;
however, conditional use approval is required for the applicant's proposed sale and
service of alcoholic beverages at the cocktail bar areas because the layout of the venue
does not satisfy the minimum amount of seating.
A liquor survey is required to show spacing and distance to other establishments with an
existing alcoholic beverage license and to religious facilities and schools. The applicant
has submitted the liquor survey attached as Exhibit #5. The survey reveals thirty-three
(33) establishments with an alcoholic beverage use within 1,500 feet. In addition, the
survey identifies three (3) schools and religious facilities within 2,500 feet.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice of this public hearing has been published, posted and mailed in accordance with
Section 31- 71(e) of the City Code. The Community Development Department has
received no citizen comments as of the date of writing of this report.
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EXHIBIT#1
BERCOW
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FERNANDEZ VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
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TAPANES
ZONING,uwd uSE�AND Evi RONIVIENTAL LAW February 16, 2024
200 S.Biscayne Boulevard Mr. Keven Klopp, Planning Director
Suite 300, Miami,FL 33131 Community Development Department
City of Aventura
www.brzoninglaw.com
19200 West Country Club Drive, 4th Floor
Aventura, Florida 33180
305.377.6235 office
305.377.6222fax Re: Gaby By Call Me Gaby Restaurant- 19565 Biscayne Boulevard,
bfernandez@brzoninglaw.com Unit 938, Aventura, Florida 33180
Dear Ms. Klopp:
Our law firm represents Gaby Aventura, LLC (the
"Applicant") in relation to the referenced Gaby By Call Me Gaby
Restaurant ("Gaby"), that will be opening soon at the above-
referenced address (the "Property"). This letter shall serve as the
Applicant's letter of intent in support of the application for a
Conditional Use approval to allow the restaurant to serve alcoholic
beverages pursuant to City Code Section 4-2.
Gaby will be a modern and trendy Italian restaurant
operated by Anthony Arrighi-Gonzales, who has substantial
experience in the hospitality industry and has been involved with
establishments throughout South Florida. Gaby has another
location, which has experienced success in the South of Fifth
neighborhood within the City of Miami Beach. Since the restaurant
does not have one-hundred and fifty (150) indoor seats, and has
less than two-thousand five-hundred square feet (2,500 SF) of floor
space, the restaurant requires a Conditional Use permit, as it is not
exempt pursuant to the recently adopted Aventura Ordinance No.
2020-03.
Conditional Use Request. Pursuant to the Section 4-2 of the
City's Alcohol Beverage Regulations and the applicable Land
Development Regulations (LDRs), the Applicant requests a
Conditional Use approval to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages
Mr. Keven Klopp, Planning Director
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where other establishments selling alcohol exist within one-thousand five-hundred feet (1,500').
Section 4-2 provides as follows:
Unless approved as a conditional use, no premises shall be used for the sale of any
alcoholic beverages, as defined herein, to be consumed on or off the premises
where the structure or place of business intended for such use is located less than
1,500 feet from a place of business having an existing, unabandoned, legally
established (and not one of the uses excepted from the spacing requirements
hereinafter provided) alcoholic beverage use which permits consumption on or off
the premises. The 1,500 feet distance requirements shall be measured by following
a straight line from the nearest portion of the structure of the place of business.
There are other similar establishments within one-thousand five-hundred feet (1,500') as
described on the enclosed Sketch of Distance Separation Survey. However, the Conditional Use
is supported by the fact that Gaby is intended to primarily serve the patrons dining in the
restaurant. It is also significant to note that many of the other nearby venues are located in the
Promenade Shops.
Conditional Use Criteria. The proposed Conditional Use addresses the criteria described
in Sec. 31-73 governing Conditional uses as follows:
1. The proposed use shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The application is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan,
specifically a collection of different commercial and retail uses are encouraged within the
Business and Office designation.
2. The maintenance and operation of the restaurant shall not be detrimental to or
endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare.
The proposed use will not be detrimental to or endanger public health, safety or general
welfare. The Applicant intends to provide the sale of beer and wine, to its patrons. There
are several other establishments that serve alcohol in the area and the atmosphere of an
Italian restaurant is consistent and compatible with other restaurants serving alcohol in
the area.
3. The restaurant shall be consistent and compatible with other similar the dining
establishments and the neighborhood.
Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin&Tapanes 1305.377.6235 direct 1305.377.6222 fax I bfernandez@brzoninglaw.com
Mr. Keven Klopp, Planning Director
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The Property is consistent with community character of the immediate neighborhood. It
is anticipated that the alcohol sales will be limited as Gaby is a food service establishment
and not a bar. In addition, other similar establishments have existed in the area
responsibly for some time.
4. Utilities, roadway capacity, drainage, and other necessary public facilities, including
police, fire and emergency services, shall exist at the City's adopted levels of service,
or will be available concurrent with demand as provided for in the requirements of
theses LDRs.
There are adequate utilities, roadway capacity, drainage, and other necessary public
facilities, including police, fire and emergency services, that will be available concurrent
with demand for the project. Gaby is proposed in an existing shopping center with
adequate infrastructure and facilities to support the proposed use.
S. Adequate measures exist or shall be taken to provide ingress and egress to the
proposed use in a manner that minimizes traffic congestion in the public streets.
The restaurant is located in a shopping center with adequate ingress and egress and
parking for the proposed restaurant use. Therefore, there would be no traffic congestion
that is generated by the approval of this application.
6. The establishment of the conditional use shall not impede the development of
surrounding properties for uses permitted in the zoning district.
The conditional use will not have any detrimental effect on the ability of surrounding
properties to develop for uses permitted in their zoning districts.
7. The design of the proposed use shall minimize adverse effects, including visual
impacts, of the proposed use on adjacent property through the use of building
orientation, setbacks, buffers, landscaping and other design criteria.
The proposed restaurant will add visual variety to current array of restaurants in the area.
In addition, there will be no adverse impacts associated with the proposed dining
establishment.
For all of the foregoing reasons we hereby request your favorable review and
recommendation. We would appreciate your scheduling this application for the next available
public hearing.
Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin&Tapanes 1305.377.6235 direct 1305.377.6222 fax I bfernandez@brzoninglaw.com
Mr. Keven Klopp, Planning Director
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Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Ben Fernandez
BF/bl
Enclosures
Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin&Tapanes 1305.377.6235 direct 1305.377.6222 fax bfernandez@brzoninglaw.com
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CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL
TO ALLOW THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
AT A COCKTAIL LOUNGE AREA WITHIN GABY BY CALL ME GABY
RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 19565 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, UNIT
938, IN THE AVENTURA MALL; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the property at 19565 Biscayne Boulevard, Space 938, legally
described in Exhibit "A", is zoned B2, Community Business District; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, Gaby Aventura, LLC, through Application No.
CUP2402-0001 ("Applicant"), is requesting Conditional Use approval to permit the sale
and service of alcoholic beverages at a cocktail lounge/bar area within Gaby by Call Me
Gaby restaurant established at space 938 on the first level of the Aventura Mall located
at 19565 Biscayne Boulevard, City of Aventura (the "Lounge/Bar"); and
WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City Commission held a quasi-judicial
public hearing as provided by law to review the application; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the Application meets the criteria of
the applicable codes and ordinances, to the extent the Application is granted herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The Application for Conditional Use approval to allow the sale and
service of alcoholic beverages at the Lounge/Bar established in space 938 of the Gaby
by Call Me Gaby restaurant in Aventura Mall, located at 19565 Biscayne Boulevard,
legally described in "Exhibit A"to this resolution, is hereby granted subject to the following
conditions:
1. This approval shall be granted exclusively to the Gaby by Call Me Gaby restaurant
established at the Aventura Mall and may not be transferred to any other location.
2. Customers will not be permitted to remove any individual serving of alcoholic beverage
nor any open alcoholic beverage container from the premises.
3. The applicant's hours of operation shall coincide with the hours of operation of the
Aventura Mall.
4. The applicant shall obtain an alcoholic beverage license from the State of Florida and
begin sales and service of alcoholic beverages within twelve (12) months of the date of
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2024-
the Resolution or the approvals granted shall be deemed null and void unless extended
by a motion of the City Commission.
5. The applicant shall conduct Responsible Vendor Training pursuant to Florida Statutes
to ensure that no sales are made to underage customers or to customers who may have
been over-served at other establishments.
6. The conditional use approval may be terminated in the event the City Manager
determines that the approval has created and/or is creating a disturbance to the
community.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to issue permits in accordance with
the approvals and conditions herein provided and to indicate such approvals and
conditions upon the records of the City.
Section 3. Issuance of this development order by the City of Aventura does not
in any way create any right on the part of an applicant to obtain a permit from a state or
federal agency and does not create any liability on the part of the City of Aventura for
issuance of the development order if the applicant fails to obtain requisite approvals or
fulfill the obligations imposed by a state or federal agency or undertakes actions that result
in a violation of state or federal law. All applicable state and federal permits must be
obtained before commencement of the development. This condition is included pursuant
to Section 166.033, Florida Statutes, as amended.
Section 4. 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 Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
Page 2 of 4
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2024-
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of March, 2024.
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
ATTEST: MAYOR
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
Page 3 of 4
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2024-
EXHIBIT "A"
Legal Description
AVENTURA 6TH ADDN PB 120-20
PART OF TR Q DESC COMM NE COR OF TR
R TH S 87 DEG W 266FT S 02 DEG E
237.88FT S 87 DEG W 242.67FT FOR
POB TH S 34 DEG W 17.11 FT S 60 DEG
E 17.98FT S 29 DEG W 104.84FT N
60 DEG W 16.98FT S 29 DEG W 7.96FT
SWLY AD 39.98FT S 74 DEG W 56.48FT
SWLY AD 23.84FT S 46 DEG W 63.37FT
S 15 DEG E 15.98FT N 74 DEG E
24.51 FT S 15 DEG E 43.75FT S 74 DEG
W25.07FTN 14 DEG W 6FT S 74 DEG W
30.87FT S 14 DEG E 6FT S 74 DEG W
151FTN 15 DEG W 5.86FT S 74 DEG W
17.47FT N 15 DEG W 40.20FT NWLY AD
33.5FT N 63 DEG W 45.29FT S 29 DEG
W 89.23FT N 60 DEG W 192.78FT N 29
DEG E 98.20FT NLY AD 183.01 FT NWLY
AD 11.21 FT N 15 DEG W 171.93FT NELY
AD 11.56FT N 10 DEG E 12.11 FT NLY
AD 5.26FT N 16 DEG W 95.32FT NWLY
AD 13.38FT N 15 DEG W 258.33FT SELY
AD 424.73FT S 42 DEG E 518.18FT
SELY AD 126.34FT TO POB AKA MACYS
EXPANSION LEASE SITE
LOT SIZE 9.514 AC M/L
FAU 28 2203 038 0030 0070 & 0100
Page 4 of 4
CITY OF AVENTURA
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
BY: Melissa Cruz, Finance Director �AL
DATE: March 1 , 2024 (Memo Revised March 4, 2024)
SUBJECT: Budget Amendment Ordinance — FY 2023/24
March 5, 2024 City Commission Meeting Agenda (First Reading)
April 2, 2024 City Commission Meeting Agenda (Second Reading)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached ordinance amending
the FY 2023/24 budget.
BACKGROUND
This mid-year budget amendment addresses "Other Items" that were not considered in
the originally adopted FY 2023/24 Budget that need to be done through a corresponding
budget amendment that will provide the necessary funding. Some of these items may
have been previously discussed with the Commission but now require formal action.
For simplicity, the following narrative addresses all of the items discussed above in
"Fund/Account Number sequence" in terms of how they appear on the adjacent FY
2023/24 Budget Amendments Schedule ("Exhibit A").
General Fund — (001) — ($389,376 net increase)
Office of the City Manager (0501) ($193,030 increase)
1201/2101/2401 — Employee Salaries/FICA/Workers' Compensation requires a $29,670
budget amendment due to the addition of a Part-time Multimedia Specialist that was not
included in the originally adopted budget.
4420 — Leased Equipment requires a $23,360 budget amendment for the rental of two
(2) beds at Camillus House for the year that was not included in the originally adopted
budget.
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8301 — Other Grants and Aides requires a $140,000 budget amendment for the purchase
of an Ambulance for Israel which was not included in the originally adopted budget. This
purchase was approved by the City Commission at the City Commission meeting on
November 7, 2023.
The above expenditures will be covered by revenues from account 3611000 — Interest
Earnings.
Finance (1001) ($10,000 increase)
3190 — Professional Services requires a $10,000 budget amendment for a cost allocation
study that was not included in the originally adopted budget. The purpose of this study
was to calculate City-wide allocations for expenditures throughout departments and
funds.
The above expenditure will be covered by revenues from account 3611000 — Interest
Earnings.
Police (2001) ($9,225 increase)
4610 — R&M - Vehicles requires a $9,225 budget amendment as this account is
anticipated to use more than what was estimated in the originally adopted budget. This
increase is covered by the BATT sale revenue in line item 3644200 — Sale of Assets.
Public Works/Transportation (5401) — ($90 increase)
4420 — Leased Equipment requires a ($9,222) budget amendment due to the movement
of the expenditures to the below account 7130/7230 — Principal Payments/Interest
Payments accounts as required by GASB 87.
7130/7230 — Principal Payments/Interest Payments requires a $9,312 budget
amendment, respectively as required by GASB 87. The expenditure was originally
budgeted in line item 4420 - Leased Equipment as described above.
The above net amount of the expenditures will be covered by revenues from account
3611000 — Interest Earnings.
Capital (80xx) — ($177,031 increase)
Office of the City Manager (8005-512-6402 & 6410) — ($10,500 increase) — as detailed
below due to the purchases of furniture and 2 laptops for the additional personnel in the
Communications division that was not included in the originally adopted budget.
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• 6402 — Computer Equipment — ($8,500 increase)
• 6410 — Office Equipment — ($2,000 increase)
The above expenditure will be covered by revenues from account 3611000 — Interest
Earnings.
Police Department (8020-521-6410 & 6450)— ($110,775 increase) as outlined below due
to the additional vehicles and corresponding outfitting. This increase is covered by the
BATT sale revenue in line item 3644200 — Sale of Assets.
• 6410 - Equipment >$5,000 — ($90,275 increase)
• 6450 — Vehicles — ($20,500 increase)
Public Works/Transportation (8054-541-6450) — ($55,756 increase) due to the purchase
of a 2024 Chevy Tahoe that was not included in the originally adopted budget. This
purchase replaces a City vehicle which was totaled in accident and approved by City
Commission at the City Commission Special Meeting on February 20, 2024. This cost will
be covered in part by revenue which the City will receive from the City's insurance
company and recorded in account 3699000 — Miscellaneous Revenue. The remainder
will be funded from account 3611000 — Interest Earnings.
If you should have any questions related to this memorandum, please feel free to contact
the City Manager.
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CITY OF AVENTURA ORDINANCE NO. 2024-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2023-17 WHICH
ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 2023/2024 FISCAL YEAR
BY REVISING THE 2023/2024 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
Finance Director as to Accounting Principles), it is deemed necessary to adjust, amend
and implement the 2023/2024 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. That the recitals contained in the preamble to this Ordinance are
incorporated by reference herein.
Section 2. That the City Commission hereby authorizes the amendment of
Ordinance No. 2023-17, which Ordinance adopted a budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year,
by revising the 2023/2024 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. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary
to carry out the aims of this Ordinance.
City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2024-
Section 4. Effective Date. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately
upon adoption on second reading and shall be applicable retroactively from and after
October 1, 2023.
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 Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
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 Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Michael Stern
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
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City of Aventura Ordinance No. 2024-
PASSED on first reading this 5t" day of March, 2024.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this 2nd day of April, 2024.
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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City of Aventura
Budget Amendment
Fiscal Year2023/24
Exhibit A
Amended Amended
Budget Budget Budget
Object Code Category FY2023/24 Amendment FY2023/24
General Fund-00
Revenues
Miscellaneous Revenues
3611000 Interest Earnings $ 500,000 $ 263,754 $ 763,754
3644200 Sale of Assets 10,000 120,000 130,000
3699000 Miscellaneous Revenues 30,000 5,622 35,622
Subtotal $ 540,000 $ 389,376 $ 929,376
Total General Fund Revenues $ 540,000 $ 389,376 $ 929,376
General Fund-00
Expenditures
Office of the City Manager(0501)
Personal Services
1201 Employee Salaries $ 681,921 $ 27,500 $ 709,421
2101 FICA 52,167 2,105 54,272
2401 Workers'Compensation 1,575 65 1,640
Subtotal $ 735,663 $ 29,670 $ 765,333
Other Charges&Services
4420 Leased Equipment $ 8,700 $ 23,360 $ 32,060
Subtotal $ 8,700 $ 23,360 $ 32,060
Grants&Aides
8301 Other Grants and Aides $ - $ 140,000 $ 140,000
Subtotal $ - $ 140,000 $ 140,000
Total Office of the City Manager $ 744,363 $ 193,030 $ 937,393
Finance(1001)
Contractual Services
3190 Professional Services $ 4,200 $ 10,000 14,200
Total Finance $ 4,200 $ 10,000 $ 14,200
Amended Amended
Budget Budget Budget
Object Code Category FY2023/24 Amendment FY2023/24
Police(2001)
Other Charges&Services
4610 R&M-Vehicles $ 300,000 $ 9,225 309,225
Total Police $ 300,000 $ 9,225 $ 309,225
Public Works/Transportation(5401)
Other Charges&Services
4420 Leased Equipment $ 9,222 $ (9,222) $ -
Subtotal $ 9,222 $ (9,222) $ -
Debt Service
7130 Principal Payments $ - $ 8,483 $ 8,483
7230 Interest Payments - 829 829
Subtotal $ - $ 9,312 $ 9,312
Total Public Works/Transportation $ 9,222 $ 90 $ 9,312
Capital Outlay
Office of the City Manager(8005-512)
6402 Computer Equipment<$5,000 $ 4,300 $ 8,500 $ 12,800
6410 Office Equipment - 2,000 2,000
Subtotal $ 4,300 $ 10,500 $ 14,800
Police(8020-521)
6410 Equipment>$5,000 $ 155,725 90,275 $ 246,000
6450 Vehicles 418,500 20,500 439,000
Subtotal $ 574,225 $ 110,775 $ 685,000
Public Works/Transportation(8054-541)
6450 Vehicles $ - $ 55,756 $ 55,756
- Subtotal $ - $ 55,756 $ 55,756
- Total Capital Outlay $ 578,525 $ 177,031 $ 755,556
Total General Fund Expenditures $ 1,636,310 $ 389,376 $ 2,025,686