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City of Aventura
City Council
Workshop Meeting
November 10,1997
9:00 AM
Executive Conference Room
City of Aventura City Council Workshop Meeting
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Aqenda
Library Subcommittee Report
Recreation Arts and Cutural Board Subcommittee Report
1998 Legislative Programs and Priorities
Multi - Tenant Sign Applications
NE 20yd Street Grade Separation
Proposed City Charter Amendments
North/South Alignment Study
Dade League Delegate
Aventura Founders Park (Councilmember Berger)
Beautification Board Chairman Report
Other Business
Next Workshop - December 15, 1997
Comprehensive Plan Update
Zoning Notification Process
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, 466-8901,
not iater than two days prior to such proceeding.
CITY OF AVENTURA
CITY COUNCIL LIBRARY SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
OCTOBER 29,1997 -10:00 A.M.
NORTHEAST DADE SUBREGIONAL LIBRARY
AVENTURA, FLORIDA 33180
The meeting was called to order at 10 a.m. Those present were
Councilmembers Arthur Berger, Patricia Rogers-Libert (left at 10:50 a.m.) and
Vice Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow. Others present were City Manager Eric M.
Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Smith, Councilmember Ken Cohen, Lee Watts,
Mary Sommerville, Helen Vandersluis, members of Friends of the Library and
employees of the Library.
Committee members discussed methods of funding, execution of an
Interlocal Agreement with Metro Dade County, execution of Letter of Agreement
with Friends of the Library, involvement from other communities, improvements
needed to the Aventura branch of the Library and the method of providing for
same.
The City Manager suggested that this matter be discussed further at the
November 10 1997 Workshop Meeting at which time he will provide Council with
a package containing short-term needs, a 5-year plan and the status of his
discussions with the County Manager relative to operating issues and capital
needs/funding.
The meeting adjourned at 11: 15 a.m.
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Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Eric M. Soroka. Clt
DATE: October 24. 1997
SUBJECT: Northeast Branch Library
In light of the City Council's concerns. and to provide information to the Council
Subcommittee. on October 24. 1997. I met with Mary Somerville. Director of Libraries.
Assistant Branch Manager of the Northeast Library and Lee Watts, Aide to Commissioner
Gwen Margolis at the Northeast Library.
Attached as Exhibit "A" is a summary of the benefits of a district-wide library as compared to
a city library.
Attached, as Exhibit "B". is a diagram depicting the 26 computers that are available at the
Northeast Library.
Attached, as Exhibit "C". is an overview of the capital improvement and maintenance
performed at the Northeast Library.
Attached. as Exhibit "0", is a breakdown outlining the funds collected by Friends of the N.E.
Library and the description of the expenditures.
The following is a list of capital items that the Library has requested that are not funded:
. New Furniture
. Shelving
. Display Modules
$36,000
$ 7.000
$ 4,500
The Library would be agreeable to setting aside shelf space for historical information
regarding the City that would be donated by private citizens. In addition. they have
indicated that there are mechanisms available whereby if the City chose to fund
improvements. they could be restricted for the Northeast branch.
If you have any questions. please feel free to contact me.
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Miami-Dade Public Library System
Benefits of District- Wide Service
The Miami-Dade Public Library System constitutes a district-wide service, as opposed to separate
neighborhood branches. Any citizen in the District may use any of 31 libraries or may request any
item from the 3.9 million systemwide collection. Service is not confined to the neighborhood
branch. Most citizens use 2-3 facilities: their closest branch, usually a small or medium library,
then a larger library, such as a regional or subregional, and then the Main Library, which has the
largest collection, including one of the largest research collections in the State. For example, a
resident living in Aventura would use the branch to check out leisure reading materials, while
traveling to the Main Library for in-depth information needs, or to view special collections such as
Genealogy, Government Documents, Business, Science, Fine Arts and World Languages.
All citizens have access to centralized, special administered services, such as Connections:
Books-by-Mail Service for the homebound and Talking Books for the blind and physically
handicapped. Unless pro-rated, the cost of such services cannot be assigned to anyone
community.
The new PELICAN automated system represents a state-of-the-art, Windows-based library
computer system providing access to information databases and the Internet. Northeast Branch
Library now has 26 computers (see attached chart)
In addition to taxes paid for by citizens to the Taxing District, countywide library service makes
possible State Aid, which provides $3.2 million annually to the Miami-Dade Public Library
System, equally benefiting all communities. Municipal libraries do not qualifY for State Aid. Any
community pulling out of the District could therefore lose access to State Aid. In summary,
independent municipal libraries cannot offer:
* State Aid
* Access to an in-depth, 3.9 million item collection.
* Special Services, such as Jump Start and Imagination Factory programs for children,
and extensive collections for adults, such as Florida and Languages.
* The only complete Patent Collection in the Southeast.
* One of the most extensive business collections in the Southeast, including corporate and
trade databases.
* A vast array of educational and culturally enriching programs and exhibitions.
* Designation by the State Library as a Regional Resource Center.
* Cost-effective processing of library materials.
* Membership in Southeast Florida Library and Information Network (SEFLIN).
(The Miami-Dade Director is President Elect of the SEFLIN Board.)
* Access to a staffof464, including 155 professional librarians, most of whom have years
of experience and knowledge in specialized research areas.
In short, systemwide library services are beyond the scope of any municipality. Nationally and in
the state of Florida, the trend in public library development has been towards countywide and
cooperative systems; bigger is better when you're looking at collection and staff depth and size,
special services, programs, and cost-effective service delivery.
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County Maintenance Expenditures at Northel:st Branch library
You asked for a report on the county's MainUnance/Refurbishment expenditures at
the Northeast Branch Library. Those expenditures are listed below. You also asked
whether or not a separate account couid be established to track future such
expenditures for the Northeast Branch Library.
By establishing a separate index code for Nc:1heast Branch Library, all such special
expenditures can be tracked over time and rligular reports can be generated on
these expenditures.
County Maintenance Exoenditur"ls at Northeast
Branch library
1994
1996
AlC replacement (small unit)
A/C replacement (large unit)
Auditorium lighting
Reference Desk
Re-carpet small portion
Roof repairs
Upgrade electricity & new lights
Fix bridge over pond
Paint interior/exterior
Re-carpet lobby and children's <!rea
Re-carpet remainder of public a'eas,
1997
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142,000
4,200
18,000
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36,000
1998 "Roof repairs specs being written
TOTAL AS OF 10/97 $345,040 +cost of roof repairs
" In 1997, A TEC Associates, Inc. inspected he Northeast Branch Library roof and
issued a written report on its condition. The report stated that the roof, while
structurally sound, needed cleaning of ruste,j areas and recoating of the entire metal
surface, as well as repair and replacement ()I deteriorated flashing joint areas, etc.
library Maintenance is writing the speciflcallons for these repairs so that they can be
priced and undertaken by a roofing com par y.
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TO: Eric M. Soroka, City Manager
From: Arthur Berger, Councilmember
Date: October 13, 1997
Subject:
Library
Interlocal Agreement Regarding Northeast Subregional
To help you draft a more detailed proposal to be
the Library, I summarize the points I recommended
for inclusion therein:
discussed with
at our meeting
1. Funds transferred by the City will be used only for an
improvement program at the Northeast Subregional Library to be
described specifically in the inter local agreement.
2. We will set up an internal system for tracking all funds
transferred to be sure that the are expended properly.
3. The Library will obtain matching funds from Dade County
at the rate of $1.0 for each $1.00 provided by the City and to
apply such matching funds to the program. Alternatively, if
matching funds cannot be obtained from Dade County, they shall be
obtained from surrounding communities outside the City of
Aventura who also use Library facilities.
4. The Library shall
expenditure reports including
unauthorized expenditures shall
supply to the City quarterly
reports of matching funds. Any
be reimbursed to the City.
5. For the benefit of future generations, I have long urged
the collection and storage of objects having educational and
historic value relating to the City prior to its incorporation.
In lieu of City having this responsibility, the Library shall
maintain a section dedicated to this purpose.
6. The Library shall provide major
to those held at its branches in South
from the Northeast Branch.
cultural events
Miami but so far
similar
absent
Arthur Berger
CC: Councilmember Patricia Rogers-Libert
Councilmember Jeffrey Perlow
City Council
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 19974:00 P.M.
GOVERNMENT CENTER
2999 NE 19151 STREET
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
The meeting of the City Council sub-Committee appointed to discuss the duties
and responsibilities of the Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board and the
qualifications of its members was called to order at 4: 1 0 p. m. Those present were Vice
Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow, and Councilmembers Patricia Rogers-Libert (Chair) and
Arthur Berger. Others presents included Councilmember Harry Holzberg, City Manager
Eric M. Soroka, City Clerk Teresa M. Smith and Community Services Director Robert M.
Sherman.
Mr. Soroka provided members with a list of all programs held by the City to date
including number of participants, revenue received and the results of evaluations of
participants. In addition, he provided the proposed action plan for 1997/98 as approved
by the Recreation and Cultural Arts Advisory Board and proposed guidelines for
Cultural/Recreational programs for consideration by the sub-Committee.
The Committee developed the following objectives:
1. To continue programs to include Playhouse/Performing Arts Series and
other cultural and recreational activities to areas outside the City which
functions do not compete with those activities inside the City.
2. Encourage cultural expression and talents of Aventura residents.
3. Develop activities for seniors, children, handicapped residents, based on
needs assessment.
4. Attract high quality performing arts within the City.
In addition, it was the consensus of the Committee to expand the membership of
the Board and that individuals interested in serving submit a resume to the
Community Services Director including, but not limited to the following
information: education, interests, previous areas of service and involvement in
related activities, time availability for Board meetings.
There being no further business to come efore the;.
adjourned at 5 p.m. I .
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Teresa M. Smith, CMC, City Clerk
the meeting
City of Aventura Recreation Program Quantitative Analysis
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Event Date No. of Revenue Evaluation
Particioants
July 4th, '96 7/4/96 10,000 N/A N/A
Founders Day 96 11/5196 200 N/A N1A
Art Festival 217-8197 7,000 N/A N/A
Arbor Day 4/29/97 125 N1A N1A
Police Station N/A N/A
Open House 5/9197 200 N/A N/A
July 4th, '97 715197 10,000 N1A N1A
Special Events
Sub- Total 27,525
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Event Date No. of Revenue Evaluation
Particioants
Marlins vs. Expos 9/6/96 61 $1,525.00 N/A
Calder 12/19/96 36 $720.00 N/A
Marlins vs. Cubs 4/2/97 149 $3,030.00 N/A
Marlins vs. Braves 7/31/97 131 $2,520.00 4.50
Marlins vs. Mets 9/22/97 98 $1,961.00 4.56
Sporting Events
Sub-Total 475 $9,756.00 4.53
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Event Date No. of Revenue Evaluation
Particioants
Itshak Perlman 1/14/97 35 $2,130.00 N/A
Shear Madness 1/30/97 53 $805.00 N/A
Les Miserables 3/11/97 25 $1,190.00 N/A
Cultural Programs
Sub-Total 113 $4,125.00 N/A
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Event Date No. of Revenue Evaluation
Particioants
Metrozoo 4/30/97 128 $1,910.00 N/A
Gibby's 5/7/97 98 $1,961.00 N/A
Parrot Jungle 5/21/97 47 $705.00 N/A
Breakers 6/18/97 98 $2,156.00 4.09
Sawgrass Mills 6/25/97 49 $250.00 4.62
La Paloma 8/1/97 17 $350.00 4.82
Discovery Cruise 8/26/97 53 $1,325.00 4.80
Back to School
Health and Saferty 8/29/97 160 N/A
Boca Resort 9/17/97 48 $1,200.00 4.54
Recreation
Sub-Total 698 $9,857.00 4.57
City of Aventura Recreation Program Quantitative Analysis
Totals
Programs
and Events 23
Participants 28,811
Revenue $19,613.00
Average
Evaluations 4.55
1997/1998 Performing Arts and Cultural Series
Proposed Action Plan
Tuesday,November4,1997
OPENING NIGHT
"CHICAGO"
Jackie Gleason Theater
8PM, Orchestra Rows S-EE
$45/person Residents
$55/person Non-residents
Orlando overnight trip (dates TBD)
November
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Show
Location
Showtime
Cost
Date
Show
Location
Showtime
Cost
December
Date
Trip
Location
Cost
January
Date
Show
Location
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Date
Trip
Location
Saturday, November 1, 1997
"THE SUNSHINE BOYS"
starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman
Coconut Grove Playhouse
Matinee, 2:00PM
$20/person Residents
$25/person Non-residents
Monday, December 22, 1997
(SCHOOL BREAK)
V1ZCA YA MUSEUM AND GARDENS AND
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND SPACE
TRANSIT PLANETARIUM
Coconut Grove
$20/person Residents
$25/person Non-residents
Lunch will be on their own at their choice of the
many restaurants in Cocowalk
Saturday, January 10,1998
JOHNNY MA THIS
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
7 PM, loge
$50/person Residents
$60/person Non-residents
TBD
TOUR OF THE ART DECO DISTRICT
Presented by the Miami Design Preservation League
and lunch on their own on South Beach
South Beach
walking tour, weekdays only
Cost $10/person Residents
$15/person Non-residents
February Date February 6-8, 1998
Show STEVE AND EDIE
Location Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Showtime depending on availability
Cost $50-$60/person Residents (depending on seats)
$60-$70/person Non-residents (depending on seats)
March Date Monday, March 9,1998
Show AN EVENING WITH BURT BACHARACH
Location Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Showtime 8:00PM, mezzanine
Cost $35/person Residents
$45/person Non-residents
Date March 28-February 20, 1998
Show "SHOWBOA T"
Location Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Showtime depending on availability
Cost $50-$60/person Residents (depending on seats)
$60-$70/person Non-residents (depending on seats)
April Date Tuesday, April 21, 1998
Show "I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT
NOW CHANGE"
Location Coconut Grove Playhouse
Showtime 8PM
Cost $20/person Residents
$25/person Non-residents
Date TBD
Trip THE WOLFSONIAN MUSEUM
Location South Beach
Cost $10/person Residents
$15/person Non-residents
May Date Saturday, May 2, 1998
Show "RENT"
Location Jackie Gleason Theater
Showtime Matinee 2PM,
Lower Orchestra, Rows H-S
Cost $45/person Residents
$55/person Non-residents
CITY OF AVENTURA
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM AND PRIORITIES
1998
Mayor Arthur I. Snyder
Vice Mayor Jay R. Beskin
Councilmember Arthur Berger
Councilmember Ken Cohen
Councilmember Harry Holzberg
Councilmember Jeffrey M. Perlow
Council member Patricia Rogers-Libert
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
City Attorney Weiss Serota &Helfman
CITY OF A VENTURA
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS AND PRIORITIES
1998
This document is intended to provide direction to the City Manager, City Attorney and Legislative Lobbyist
as to the official City position regarding issues and pending legislation which would affect the operation of
local government. This document further provides priorities for the acquisition of supplemental funding
(grants) for various programs.
The City of Aventura will endorse and support legislation that will:
1. Request the Department of Community Affairs to allocate to the City of Aventura
its fair share of funding under the Local Government Comprehensive Planning
Assistance Program as a newly incorporated City.
2. Provide local government authority over outdoor advertising and billboards to
reduce the overall number of outdoor advertising without incurring an
unreasonable financial burden for local governments.
3. Allow Code Enforcement liens to be considered as priority liens and provide
additional flexibility to local governments in the administration and enforcement
of codes and ordinances.
4. Provide for the equitable partial-year assessments of ad-valorem property, for
the portion of a year that new construction is completed, or payment of a fee - in
lieu of taxes for City services rendered.
5. Expedite the construction of Miami Gardens Drive east of Biscayne Boulevard.
6. Provide for and protect fees, taxes and other revenue streams to municipalities
from current and emerging telecommunications service providers.
7. Ensure municipalities receive compensation for use of the public right-of-way
from all users of such right-of-way, including telecommunications service
providers and protects the municipalities rights to regulate the use of their public
right-of-way.
8. Adopt the 1998 Policy Statement of the Florida League of Cities
9. Revise current State Statues to provide for standing for Cities to contest property
assessment amounts assigned by the Dade County Property Appraiser.
The City of Aventura will seek financial assistance and grants for the following
projects:
1. Street and median landscaping and beautification projects on all public
roadways.
2. Creation of a mini-bus system in the City to link residential and commercial
areas.
3. Expansion of community policing program.
4. Design and construction of cultural center as part of the proposed Government
Center.
CITY OF AVENTURA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
BY: tor of Community Development -~
DATE: November 5, 1997
SUBJECT: Aventura Shops, Inc. Request for Multi-Tenant Center Sign Graphics
approval for facade signage. 01-MTC-97
On October 21,1997, the applicant appeared before the City Council to request approval
of a Multi-Tenant Center Sign package. At that time, Council requested to that this item
be placed on a workshop agenda for further discussion. Since that time, the applicant has
submitted a revised Uniform Sign Graphics Criteria for Faqade Sign for a Multi-Tenant
Center. This report reflects and addresses those revisions.
THE REQUEST
The applicant, Aventura Shops, Inc., is requesting approval for Multi-Tenant Center Sign
Graphics for facade signage.
BACKGROUND
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: Aventura Shops
3001 - 3025 Aventura Boulevard
EXISTING ZONING: BU-2, Special Business District
FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION: Business and Office
ANALYSIS
Community Development Department Analysis - The
Department is supportive of this application.
Community
Development
Ordinance No. 97-17 (Sign Code), Section 9. Supplemental ReQulations reads as follows:
a) Multi-tenant Center Sign graphics criteria.
The Owner of a Multi-tenant, or their authorized representative, may choose to comply
with the standards for Nonresidential District Signs or alternatively, apply for approval as
a Multi-tenant Center as described below.
1) The owner of a Multi-tenant Center shall submit to the City Manager a written
statement of the uniform Sign graphics criteria for the Multi-tenant Center (the
"Criteria"). The City Manager shall review the Criteria, make a recommendation
and submit the Criteria, along with the recommendation to the City Council, for
final approval. Once the Criteria have been approved, they shall apply to the
entire Multi-tenant Center, as well as to each individual occupant, and shall
remain in effect for so long as the Multi-tenant Center exists, regardless of a
change in ownership or management, unless and until the owner obtains
approval to amend the Criteria from the City Council. The Criteria for each
Multi-tenant Center shall include, but not be limited to, color(s), type of Signs,
style of letters, size of letters (maximum or minimum) and size of Signs.
2) An application to erect any Sign for any portion of a Multi-tenant Center shall
include and comply with the Criteria established for the Multi-tenant Center, a
sketch of the proposed Sign and the written consent of the owner of the Multi-
tenant Center for the proposed Sign.
The applicant proposes the following: (See Exhibit #1)
1) Proposal: Landlord's approval shall be required of Tenant's design, materials and the
location on the fac;:ade.
Analysis: At this time, approval is only required in the form of the owner of the
property's signature on the sign permit application. Therefore, Landlord's approval
exceeds code requirement.
2) Proposal: All copy must be limited to the trade name or type of business except that
the Walgreens signs may include the words "Food Mart", "Pharmacy" and "Liquors".
Analysis: The Sign Code prohibits "All signs which display services or products as
opposed to the business name".
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3) Proposal: Letter height shall not exceed 26" except for Walgreens. The height of
Walgreens sign over their entrance shall not exceed 82" and on the portion of their
store facing Aventura Boulevard shall not exceed 45".
Analysis: The Sign Code regulates the maximum height of letters only by way of
maximum square footage allowed. The applicant's proposal further regulates the size
of the letters.
4) Proposal: The total length of the sign shall not exceed 95% of the width of the
Tenant's exterior fa9ade. The maximum projection of the sign from the face of the sign
fa9ade shall be six (6) inches. The area of a sign shall not exceed:
For 20' frontage store
For corner store (Andalusia location - 48 front feet)
For Walgreens (front - 129 front feet)
For Walgreens (side - 50 front feet)
For Northern Trust Bank (64 front feet)
40 SF'
40 SF
260 SF
80 SF
60 SF
, But not in excess of the signs existing on October 22, 1997 or the area permitted by
City of Aventura, Florida, Ordinance #97-17, whichever is greater.
Analysis: The proposed (and existing) measurements are larger than those
conditions presently allowed by the Sign Code (1 sq. ft. for each lineal ft. of Tenant
Frontage). However, the applicant has placed a condition that any new sign may not
be of a larger square footage area than those signs presently existing or within the Sign
Code, whichever is greater.
5) Proposal: Signs shall be surface mounted and must be located appropriately in
relation to the entrance to Tenant's store space. Walgreens shall be permitted to
maintain a second sign on the portion of their store facing Aventura Boulevard.
Analysis: Same as Sign Code.
6) Proposal: To be individual channel letters with opaque metal sides in bronze color
with matte finish acrylic plastic faces, internally illuminated by neon. The exterior
faces of the signs shall be red except that the color of the Northern Trust Bank sign
shall be bronze.
Analysis: This requirement exceeds what is required by the Sign Code as no limits to
color are specified in the Code.
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7) Proposal: General Specifications:
A. No exposed raceways, crossovers, wiring or conduits will be permitted.
B. All cabinets, conductors, transformers and other equipment shall be
concealed. Visible fasteners will not be permitted.
C. Electrical service to all signs shall be connected to Tenant's electric
meter by a licensed electrical contractor and shall be the responsibility of
the Tenant.
D. No animated components, flashing lights, bare bulbs, painted, wood,
plastic or box/cabinet signs will be permitted.
Analysis: These items are generally the same as what is presently required upon
Sign permit approval.
8) Proposal: Prior to Installation: Tenant shall submit a minimum of two (2) sets of shop
drawings, showing all details, mounting position of sign and a sample of the sign
materials to:
(Landlord)
Analysis: This item is a continuance of Proposal of Item #1 above.
9) Proposal: All signs must comply with sign criteria indicated herein. All signs must
also comply with City of Aventura, Florida Ordinance No. 97-17. Tenant shall be
responsible for obtaining permits for signs prior to their installation from:
(City of Aventura)
Analysis: Code requirement.
10) Proposal: Tenant must receive written approval for any sign from Aventura Shops,
Inc. prior to erection and fabrication. Any sign installed without approval will be
removed at Tenant's expense.
Analysis: This requirement exceeds Code requirements. As the Code does not
specify that Tenant receive written approval from the (Landlord).
11) Proposal: All signs shall be constructed and installed by a qualified sign company at
Tenant's expense.
Analysis: Same as Sign Code.
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The following information may be helpful:
Sign Area Amortization Existing Applicant
Tenant allowed allowing not more Conditions proposes:
Under Sign than 2x square (Approx.)
Code footage allowed
(New Sign) by Sign Code
(Applicant is
allowed until
June 3, 2002:1
Vacant Store 20 SF max. N/A No sign 40 SF max.
Omaha Steaks 20 SF max. 40 SF 40 SF 40 SF max.
Lisa Todd 40 SF max. 80 SF 38 SF 40 SF max.
(double store front) (2 signs at 40 SF
max. if occupied
by 2 different
tenants)
Andalusia Bake Shop 48 SF max. 96 SF 80 SF 40 SF max.
Cleaners 20 SF max. 40 SF 33 SF 40 SF max.
European Wax Center 20 SF max. 40 SF 17 SF 40 SF max.
Nelson's Hair Salon 20 SF max. 40 SF 15 SF 40 SF max.
Walgreens 129 SF max. 258 SF 258 SF 260 SF max.
(front)
Walgreens 64 SF max. 130 SF 78 SF 80 SF max.
(side)
Northern Trust Bank 64 SF max. 128 SF 40 SF 60 SF max.
There are nine (9) existing Wall (fa~ade) signs. Of those 9, four (4) signs are smaller than
the maximum allowed by the Sign Code.
Upon Council approval of Ordinance No. 97-17, guidelines were established that provided
for existing channel letter signs that are not more than twice the square footage allowed,
to remain until June 3, 2002. All of these signs fall within this category. Approval of this
request will allow for these, and any new Wall signage at this location to still generally fall
within those guidelines.
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CONDITIONS
It is recommended that the request be granted subject to the following conditions:
1) A Resolution shall be recorded in the Public Records of Dade County prior to issuance
of any Sign permits for the subject property.
2) The following existing signs or portions of signs shall be removed within the timeframe
as specified in Ordinance No. 97-17:
"Sizes 14-24" - at the Lisa Todd location
"Food Emporium" - at the Andalusia location
"Food Mart Pharmacy Liquors" - at the Walgreens front location
"Liquors Pharmacy" - at the Walgreens side location
3) Those non-conforming monument signs existing on the property shall be removed
within the timeframe as specified in Ordinance No. 97-17.
Istaff reportsfAventura Shops Multi-Tenant Center 01-MTC-97 revised report
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AVENTURA SHOPS, INC.
7400 No. Kendall Drive, Suite 410
Miami, FL 33156-7177
Off.: (305) 670-1895
Fax: (305) 670-915 t
R!tfJVfD
o r.T ? 'l 1997
COMMUNITY DfWEUli'MElfT
October 23, 1997
Jaye Epstein, AICP
Director of Community Development
City of Aventura
~9j~ N.E. 191 street, Ste. 500
Aventura, FL 33180
Re: Multi-Tenant Shopping Center Sign Application
Aventura Shops. Inc.
Dear Jaye:
Attached is a proposed revised Uniform Sign Graphics
criteria which I would like to have substituted for the
criteria previously submitted. I have marked one copy to
show the revisions.
I would appreciate your calling me after you have had an
opportunity to review this material.
Very ~Tuly yours,
~JI. ~vf
- J"\J), I j ]
Ir Segal
IS:RF
encl.
t\je-sgns
'..'-<.
AVENTURA SHOPS, INC.
Uniform sign Graphics criteria for Facade Sign
for a MUlti-Tenant Center
Annroval: Landlord's approval shall be required of Tenant's design,
materials and the location on the facade.
~ All copy must be limited to the trade name or type of business except
that the Walgreens signs may include the words "Food Mart", nPharmacy" and
"Liquors" .
size: Letter height shall not exceed 2611 except for Walgreens. The height
of Walgreens I sign over their entrance shall not exceed 82" and on the
portion of their store facing Aventura Boulevard shall not exceed 4511. The
total length of the sign shall not exceed 95% of the width of the Tenant's
exterior facade. The maxim~m projection of the sign from the face of the
sign facade shall be six inches (6"). The area of a sign shall not exceed:
For 20' frontage store 40 sq. ft. *
For corner store (Andalusia-48 front feet) 40 sq. ft.
For Walgreens-west facing (129 front feet) 260 sq. ft.
For Walgreens-south facing (50 front feet) 80 sq. ft.
Northern Trust Bank (64 front feet) 60 sq. ft.
* but not in excess of the signs existing on October 22, 1997 or the
area permitted by city of Aventura, Florida, Ordinance #97-17,
whichever is greater.
Location: Signs shall be surface mounted and must be located appropriately
in relation to the entrance to Tenant's store space. Walgreens shall be
permitted to maintain a second sign on the portion of their store facing
Aventura Boulevard.
Sian Material/Colors: To be individual channel letters with opaque metal
sides in bronze color with matte finish acrylic plastic faces, internally
illuminated by neon. The exterior faces of the signs shall be red except
that the color of the Northern Trust Bank sign shall be bronze.
B.
Soecifications:
No exposed raceways, crossovers, wiring or conduits will be
permitted.
All cabinets, conductors, transformers and other equipment shall be
concealed. Visible fasteners will not be permitted.
Electric service to all signs shall be connected to Tenant's
electric meter by a licensed electrical contractor and shall be the
responsibility of the Tenant.
No animated components, flashing lights, bare bulbs, painted, wood,
plastic or box/cabinet signs will be permitted.
General
A.
C.
D.
Prior to Installation: Tenant shall submit a minimum of two (2) sets of shop
drawings, showing all details, mounting position of sign and a sample of the
sign materials to:
Ira Segal, vice President
Aventura Shops, Inc.
7400 No. Kendall Drive, Ste. 410
Miami, FL 33156
Telephone: (305) 670-1895 Fax: (305) 670-9151
All signs must comply with sign criteria indicated herein. All signs must
also comply with city of Aventura, Florida Ordinance No. 97-17. Tenant shall
be responsible for obtaining permits for signs prior to their installation
from:
City Manager, City of Aventura, Florida
2999 N.E. 191st Street, Ste. 500
Aventura, FL 33180
Telephone: (305) 466-8900 Fax: (305) 466-8939
Tenant must receive written approval for any sign from Aventura Shops, Inc.
prior to erection and fabrication. Any sign installed without approval will
be removed at Tenant's expense.
All signs shall be constructed and installed by a qualified sign company at
Tenant's expense.
asi\mm-signs
Ordinance No. 97-17
Page 40
i) School and places of worship Signs.
Not in freestanding In freesta nd i ng structu re
structures
Approvals Necessarv City Manager City Manager
Number: 1 1
Sign Area (maximum): 12 square feet 32 square feet
Sign Height (maximum): 5 feet 6 feet
Setback Shall not be placed in any Shall not be placed in any
right-of-way or sight right-of-way or sight
visibility triangle. visibility triangle.
Length of display Shall be displayed only Shall be displayed only
during worship services during worship services
and related functions. and related functions.
Section 9. Supplemental reaulations.
a) Multi-tenant Center Sign graphics criteria.
The Owner of a Multi-tenant, or their authorized representative, may choose to
comply with the standards for Nonresidential District Signs or alternatively, apply
for approval as a Multi-tenant Center as described below.
1) The owner of a Multi-tenant Center shall submit to the City Manager a
written statement of the uniform Sign graphics criteria for the Multi-
tenant Center (the "Criteria'). The City Manager shall review the
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Ordinance No. 97-17
Page 41
Criteria, make a recommendation and submit the Criteria, along with
the recommendation to the City Council, for final approval. Once the
Criteria have been approved, they shall apply to the entire Multi-tenant
Center, as well as to each individual occupant, and shall remain in
effect for so long as the Multi-tenant Center exists, regardless of a
change in ownership or management, unless and until the owner
obtains approval to amend the Criteria from the City Council. The
Criteria for each Multi-tenant Center shall include, but not be limited
to, color(s), type of Signs, style of letters, size of letters (maximum or
minimum) and size of Signs.
2) An application to erect any Sign for any portion of a Multi-tenant
Center shall include and comply with the Criteria established for the
Multi-tenant Center, a sketch of the proposed Sign and the written
consent of the owner of the Multi-tenant Center for the proposed Sign.
b) Illumination of buildings by Externally Illuminated Signs: There shall be
no illumination of buildings facing residentially zoned properties. The degree
of illumination of buildings by Externally Illuminated Signs, where permitted,
shall not be brighter than the standard for parking lot and grounds lighting.
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The following information may be helpful
Sign Area allowed Existing I Applicant
Tenant Under Sign Code Conditions proposes:
(Approx.)
Vacant Store 20 SF maximum No sign 42 SF maximum
Omaha Steaks 20 SF maximum 40 SF 42 SF maximum
Lisa Todd 40 SF maximum 38 SF 42 SF maximum
(double store front) (2 signs at 42 SF
maximum if
occupied by 2
different tenants)
Andalusia Bake Shop 48 SF maximum 80 SF I 60 SF maximum i
i ,
Cleaners 20 SF maximum 33 SF I 42 SF maximum i
! ,
_0."- . ----"
European Wax Center 20 SF maximum 17 SF I 42 SF maximum !
Nelson's Hair Salon 20 SF maximum 15 SF 42 SF maximum
Walgreens 129 SF maximum 258 SF 260 SF maximum
(front)
Walgreens 64 SF maximum 78 SF 80 SF maximum
(side)
Northern Trust Bank 64 SF maximum 40 SF 60 SF maximum
There are nine (9) existing Wall (fayade) signs. Of those 9, four (4) signs are smaller
than the maximum allowed by the Sign Code.
Upon Council approval of Ordinance No. 97-17, guidelines were established that
provided for existing channel letter signs that are not more than twice the square
footage allowed, to remain until June 3, 2002. All of these signs fall within this
category. Approval of this request will allow for these, and any new Wall signage at
this location to still generally fall within those guidelines.
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
City Council C
Eric M. Soroka, cf~ra er
November 7, 1997
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Congested Intersection Improvements Study
Recently, the Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization retained the firm of
Transport Analysis Professionals to complete the "Congested Intersection
Improvements Study". The purpose of the study is to evaluate congested intersections
identified in the Dade County Congestion Management System as well as by the Dade
County Public Works Department and FOOT, and recommend short-term traffic
improvement projects to alleviate congestion and improve mobility. Unfortunately, the
study excludes locations currently under study, construction or programmed for
reconstruction.
In view of the problems that exist at the Ives Dairy Road and Biscayne Boulevard
intersection, I would recommend the following:
1. Request MPO to expand the study to the Ives Dairy Road and Biscayne
Boulevard intersection.
2. If unsuccessful with the MPO, request a proposal for a study from the
same consultant firm to conduct a similar review of the intersection.
Although the study would address short-term solutions prior to the construction of the
grade separator project, I feel it would be beneficial to provide relief to the intersection.
EMS/aca
cc: Tom Ribel, Chief of Police
CC0407-97
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT: Ives Dairy Road and Biscayne Boulevard
It has been suggested that police officers be placed at the subject intersection to direct
traffic during peak hours to improve the flow of traffic.
I have asked the Police Chief to revisit this issue and evaluate the suggestion. After
careful consideration and after consulting his staff, he recommends against such a
proposal for the following reasons:
1. Directing traffic on a highway should only be done as a last resort. Any
attempt to move traffic against the traffic light will create confusion. When
motorists become confused, they will cause accidents. Motorists will be
reluctant to proceed against a red light and will get angry and blame the
officers for any delay.
2. One officer cannot be assigned to direct traffic at the intersection. A
minimum of two officers would be required at the intersection and Metro-
Dade would have to agree to provide an officer at West Dixie Highway,
which is outside the limits of the City. If too much traffic were allowed to
flow westbound on Ives Dairy Road a fourth officer would have to be
assigned to the intersection at N.E. 26th Avenue.
3. Allowing traffic to flow too long in one direction only creates a backup in
the other direction.
4. Biscayne Boulevard is not a local street; it is a six-lane divided highway.
At the intersection there are 10 lanes of traffic and a median strip. There
is a substantial crest in the roadway in all directions obstructing visibility.
Placing officers or traffic directing personnel in this intersection would be
extremely hazardous. We would only recommend it to clear a specific
problem. We have assigned officers to clear the intersection during
unusual occurrences and we will continue to do so as needed.
The intersection is not designed to handle the amount of traffic generated during peak
times. The arrival of a train at the intersection also compounds the problem by
disrupting the light synchronization and backing up of traffic. In addition, the railroad
tracks and proximity of West Dixie Highway and N.E. 26th Avenue to Biscayne
Boulevard exaggerate the problem and choke westbound traffic and create delays in all
directions.
Some have suggested that the police officers control the traffic lights and take them off
the synchronization system. This works well for special events but will not resolve the
problem of daily traffic volume. Allowing traffic to flow in one direction creates a delay
in other directions. The traffic lights are part of an overall system that would disrupt
synchronization.
The Police Department will continue to respond as needed to clear unusual delays and
ticket motorists who block the intersection. In addition, we will continue to work closely
with Metro-Dade Traffic Engineering on light synchronization and other related issues.
The Police Chief continues to recommend against the use of police personnel for traffic
control and direction at the subject intersection for the reasons stated above.
EMS/aca
CC0406-97
WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
2665 SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE
SUITE 420
LILLIAN ARANGO DE LA HOZ.
ROY J. BARQUET
MITCHELL A. BIERMAN
NINA L. BONISKE
DANIEL H. COULTOFF
L. ROBERT ELIAS
EDWARD G. GUEDES
STEPHEN J. HELFMAN
JILL A. JARKESY"
GILBERTa PASTORlZA
ELLEN N. SAUL"
GAIL D. SEROTA"
JOSEPH H. SEROTA
DANIEL A. WEISS.
RICHARD JAY WEISS
DAVID M. WQLPIN
STEVEN W. ZELKOWITZ
BROWARD OFFICE
BSB EAST LAS aLAS BOULEVARD
SUITE 710
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33301
TELEPHONE (954) 763-1189
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133
TELEPHONE (305) 854-0800
TELECOPIER (305) 854-2323
September 30, 1997
PALM BEACH OFFICE
1872 SOUTHWEST 17TH STREET
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33486
TELEPHONE (561) 392-8762
TELECOPIER (561) 392-7551
.OF COUNSEL
Eric M. Soroka
City Manager
City of Aventura
2999 Northeast 191 st Street
Suite 500
Aventura, Florida 33180
Re: ProDosed City Charter Amendments
Dear Eric:
We have prepared the enclosed proposed Ordinances providing for City Charter
Amendments, for consideration at the next workshop session of the City Council.
The proposed Ordinance designated as "First Ordinance", provides a series of proposed
Charter amendments, which have been previously considered by the City Council at workshop
sessions, and also includes a revision to the date of reference for resolutions, codes and
ordinances which were incorporated by reference when the City first came into existence.
The Ordinance designated as "Second Ordinance" provides for a March election as an
alternative date for the date of election of the Mayor and City Council in accordance with
suggestions and discussions held at the last workshop session and also provides an alternative
mechanism for filling of any vacancy in the Office of Mayor or Councilmember. If any portion
of the Second Ordinance is preferred by the Council, its provisions would be incorporated into
the First Ordinance.
The chief purpose of each of the proposed amendments may be conveniently reviewed
from the "Form of Ballot," on pages 8-11 of the First Ordinance and on pages 7-8 of the Second
Ordinance.
RECEIVED
C :,: r [] 7 1997
Oh-" il:f OF THE
~ITY MMj.Il.G~P
Mr. Eric Soroka
September 30, 1997
-Page 2-
Please advise if anything further is required at this time.
SinC~ ~ ~
David M. Wolpin
DMW/cmb
328.001
Enclosures
cc: Teresa M. Smith, City Clerk
Richard Jay Weiss, Esq.
WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, EA.
DRAFT
Second Ordinance
(provides alternative amendments)
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF THE CITY CHARTER BY
AMENDING SECTION 2.05 "VACANCIES; FORFEITURE
OF OFFICE; FILLING OF VACANCIES" BY AMENDING
SUBSECTION (Cl "FILLING OF VACANCIES" TO
REVISE PROCEDURE FOR FILLING VACANCY IN OFFICE
OF MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS, REVISING
PROVISION WHICH PROVIDED FOR VICE MAYOR TO
FILL VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF MAYOR; AMENDING
SECTION 5.01 "ELECTIONS" TO REVISE DATE OF
ELECTION; AMENDING SECTION 8.07; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF ENABLING
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 6.02 (a) (i) of the Charter of the City of
Aventura provides that the Council may, by ordinance, propose
amendments to the Charter subject to approval by the electorate at
the next general election or at a special election called for such
purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined to submit certain proposed
Charter amendments for approval or disapproval by the electors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS1:
Section 1.
That Section 2.05 "Vacancies; forfeiture of
office; filling of vacancies" of the City Charter, is amended by
revising subsection (c) "Filling of vacancies" of this Section, to
read as follows:
lunderlined text has been added; GtrucJc through text has been
deleted from existing language.
1
DRAFT
Section 2.05. Vacancies; forfeiture of
office; fi~~ing of vacancies.
(c) Filling of vacancies. A vacancy on the
Council includinG the MaYor's position shall
be filled as follows:
(i) If the vacancv occurs on the Council
or in the office of Mayor and no more
thanleee taaR six months remain in the
unexpired term, the vacancy shall be
filled by vote of the Council.
(ii) If more than six months ORe year or
mereremains in the unexpired term of the
Mayor or Councilmember, the vacancy shall
be filled by a special election to be
held not sooner than *45 days or more
than 90 days following the occurrence of
the vacancy, unless there is a City,
County, State or a national election
scheduled to take place on any date (s)
within 60 days beyond such 90 day oeriod,
in which case the vacancy shall be filled
by soecial election on the first such
election date.
(iil) If aile m6Rtho or morc But leaD
than ORC year remain, the vacaRcy ohall
Be fillea by the Council no ~rG~idcd for
ia ~aragra~h (1) of tRia OUBocctioR (c)
l::lRlclJ0 there io a City, County, Ctatc or
a national election ochcdulcd to ta]rc
pl.:lcC 6R aRY d::ltc (0) .n9ithia SlieR period,
iR which case the ~~cnncy ohall BE: fillea
by .special election on the firet ouch
clcctioR date.
(19,;) If the Hayer' 0 p1ooition Bccomco
""acant, tae Vice Playor Claall celf\~lete tae
term of Hayor. Th.c 7acaacy thUD 8rcatcd
OR the Cellac!l ohall BE: filled 18 the
ffiaRRcr that the 7.::l.C.::lncy of n
Councilmember io generally filled uRacr
this Charter. The CeuRcil ohall then
appoiat a aC~l 't..Ticc Hayer.
~(iii) Vacancies in Northern Area seats (1
and 2) shall be filled by qualified
persons residing in the Northern Area and
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vacancies in the Southern Area seats (3
and 4) shall be filled by qualified
persons residing in the Southern Area.
Vacancies in At-Large seats (5 and 6)
shall be filled by a qualified elector of
the City.
~liYl Persons filling vacancies shall
meet the qualifications specified in this
Article II.
(viilJyl If no candidate for a vacancy meets
the qualifications under this Article for
that vacancy, the Council shall appoint a
person qualified under this Article to fill
the vacancy.
(viiilJyil Notwithstanding any quorum
requirements established herein, if at any
time the full membership of the Council is
reduced to less than a quorum, the remaining
members may, by majority vote, appoint
additional members to the extent otherwise
permitted Or required under this
subsection(cl.
~(vii) In the event that all the members
of the Council are removed by death,
disability, recall, forfeiture of office
and/or resignation, the Governor shall
appoint interim Councilmembers who shall call
a special election within not less than 30
days or more than 60 days after such
appointment. Such election shall be held in
the same manner as the first elections under
this Charter; provided, however, that if
there are less than six months remaining in
the unexpired terms, the interim Council
appointed by the Governor shall serve out the
unexpired terms. Appointees must meet all
requirements for candidates provided for in
Article II.
Section 2. That Section 5.01 "Elections" of the City
Charter, is amended by revising this Section to read as follows:
Section 5.01. Elections.
(a) Electors. Any person who is a
resident of the City, has qualified as an
elector of the State and registers to vote in
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the manner prescribed by law shall be an
elector of the City.
(b) Nonpartisan elections. All elections
for the offices of Councilmember and Mayor
shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis.
(c) Election dates. A general election
shall be held in each odd~-numbered year,
on the day of the Tuesday followinq the first
Monday in March. 6ccoRa [tatc !lrimary
clcctieR, or if none io ReId in aFlY ouch year,
6R the first 'I'ucoday follG\;iR~ the firot
r~oRaay of October. A run-off election, if
necessary, shall be held on the last Tuesday
in March.. i:a PlE:r';CmhCJ: of C;J.CR C",;CR numbered
year, en the oa.fRe aay D.C. con~rcsoioRal
clcctioRo arc Rcld, or if none arc held ia ~ny
year, on. the fir8t Tucod3l.Y foll(rn.in~ the firot
Honday of s;:lid month ana YC3r.
(d) General election. The ballot for the
general election shall contain the names of
all qualified candidates for Mayor if the
Mayor's term is expiring and for each of the
three Council seats which are to be filled as
a result of three Councilmembers' terms
expiring, and shall instruct electors to cast
one vote for Mayor, if applicable, and one
vote for each Council seat, with a maximum of
one vote per candidate. If any candidate for
Mayor receives a number of votes greater than
50% of the total number of ballots cast, such
candidate shall be the duly elected Mayor, and
no run-off election for Mayor shall be
required. If any candidate(s) for a Council
seat receive(s) a number of votes greater than
50% of the total number of ballots cast, such
candidate (s) shall be duly elected to the
Council and no run-off election for that
Council seat(s) shall be required.
(e) Run-off election. The ballot for the
run-off election shall contain the names of
the two candidates for Mayor, if applicable,
and the names of the two candidates for each
Council seat who received the most votes in
the general election. The ballot shall
instruct electors to cast one vote for Mayor
and to cast one vote for each Council seat,
with a maximum of one vote per candidate. The
candidate for Mayor receiving the most votes
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shall be the duly elected Mayor.
candidate for each Council seat receiving
most votes shall be duly elected to
Council seat.
The
the
that
(f) Special elections. Special elections,
when required, shall be scheduled by the
Council at such times and in such manner as
shall be consistent with this Charter.
(g) Single candidates. No election for
Mayor or any Council seat shall be required in
any election if there is only one duly
qualified candidate for Mayor or for any
Council seat.
(h) Absentee votes. Absentee voting will
be permitted as provided by the laws of the
State and under such conditions as may be
prescribed by ordinance from time to time;
provided, however, that no ordinance shall
limit the right to vote by absentee ballot
available under State law.
(i) Commencement of terms. The term of
office of any elected official will commence
seven days following the day of the regular or
special election at which s/he is elected.
Section 3. That Section 8.07 "Initial Election of Council and
Mayor" of the City Charter is amending by revising this Section to
read as follows:
Section 8.07. Initial election of Council and Mayor.
(a) Transition. This Section shall apply to all
general and run-off elections for Council and Mayor held
on or before December 31, ~1999, and any conflicting
provisions of this Charter shall not apply to such
elections.
(b) Election dates. The first City general
election shall be held on March 12, 1996. General
elections shall also be held in ~1999 OR tRo day of
tRc sccond state primary clcetioR, or if Ronc aro Rcld in
aRY sueR year on the first Tuesday following the first
Monday of OctoeorMarch. The first City run-off election,
if necessary, shall be held on March 26, 1996. Run-off
elections shall also be held in Plovcmber of 1998 OR the
name clay that the D.C. con~rcooioRal election in held or
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if nORC io hcld, on thc firot Tueod.ay follo-.lifi~ the fi:r:ot
~1eReiay sf saiei maRt.fl. March of 1999 on the last Tuesdav
of said month.
(c) 1996 elections.
elections in 1996 shall be
procedures set forth in Section
and (e), except as follows:
The general and
held pursuant
2.03 and Section
run-off
to the
5.01(d)
(i) only those candidates will qualify for
election who have filed written notice of candidacy
for Councilmember or Mayor (but not both) with the
Dade County Elections Department, which notice is
received before 5:00 p.m., January 26, 1996, and
which notice shall:
(A) indicate whether the candidate seeks
the office of Councilmember or Mayor; if
for Councilmember, a particular seat 1-6
shall be designated;
(B) contain the candidate's certification
that s/he is a qualified elector of the
State of Florida, is registered to vote
in the City and that the person resided
continuously within the area comprising
the City since January 26, 1995;
(C) contain or be accompanied by such
other information or statement, if any,
as may be required by the Dade County
Elections Department;
(D) be signed by the candidate and duly
notarized;
(E) be accompanied by a check payable to
the Dade County Elections Department in
the amount of $100.00;
(ii) there will be six, rather than three,
Council seats to be filled;
(iii) the Mayor will be elected to a term
expiring in NovcHWcr, 28g8March. 2001;
(iv)
5 will be
-l-9%March.
Councilmembers elected to seats 1, 3 and
elected to terms expiring in november,
1999.
(v) Councilmembers elected to seats 2, 4, and
6 will be elected to terms expiring in novcffiscr.
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~March. 2001.
(d) -1-9-%1999 elections. The general and run-off
elections in -1-9-%1999 shall be held pursuant to the
procedures set forth in Sections[s] 2.03, 2.04 and
Section 5.01(d) and (e), except that:
(i) There will be no election for Mayor.
(e) Maximum terms. Notwithstanding Section 2.03,
any councilmember (including the Mayor) elected in the
1996 election may serve for a maximum of nine consecutive
years.
(f) Induction into office. Those candidates who
are elected at the first regular election shall take
office at the initial Council meeting, which shall be
held at 7 p.m. on March 28, 1996 at the Biscayne Medical
Arts Building.
Section 4.
Form of Ballot.
The form of ballot for the
Charter amendments provided for in Sections 1 through 3, inclusive,
of this Ordinance shall be as follows:
1. FILLING A VACANCY IN OFFICE OF MAYOR.
The City Charter currently provides that if the Mayor's position
becomes vacant, the Vice Mayor completes the Mayor's term. The
Council has proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that a
Mayoral vacancy shall be filled by the Council if no more than six
months remain on the unexpired term, otherwise by special election.
Shall the above described amendment be adopted?
Yes
No
2. FILLING A VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER.
The City Charter provides that a vacancy in the office of
Councilmember is filled by the Councilor by special election
depending upon the length of the unexpired term and the occurrence
of an election. The Council has proposed that vacancies of six
months or less be filled by the Council and that other vacancies be
filled by special election.
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Shall the above described amendment be adopted?
Yes
No
3. REVISION OF GENERAL ELECTION DATE FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL.
The City Charter currently provides that the date of the general
election for Mayor and Council shall be in October of each even
numbered year. The Council has proposed that the Charter be
amended to revise and extend the date of election to the Tuesday
after the first Monday in March of each odd numbered year.
Shall the above described amendment be adopted?
Yes
No
Section 5.
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 6. Inclusion in the Charter. It is the intention of
the City Council and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of
this Ordinance shall become and made a part of the Charter of the
City of Aventura, Florida, as to each Charter amendment measure
approved by a majority of voters voting on such measure in such
election; that the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the word
"Ordinance" shall be changed to "Section" or other appropriate
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word.
Section 7.
Enablino Resolution.
The City Council shall
provide for enactment of an enabling resolution submitting the
proposed amendments to the electorate pursuant to Section 5.03 of
the Dade County Charter.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective
upon adoption on second reading, and each of the Charter amendment
measures provided herein shall be effective only upon approval of
a majority of electors voting on the measure, effective upon
certification of the election results.
If conflicting amendments
are adopted at the same election, the one receiving the greatest
number of affirmative votes shall prevail to the extent of such
conflict.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Councilmember
who moved its adoption on first reading. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember
, and upon being put to a vote, the vote
was as follows:
Councilmember Jay R. Beskin
Councilmember Ken Cohen
Councilmember Harry Holzberg
Councilmember Arthur Berger
Councilmember Patricia Rogers-Libert
Vice-Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow
Mayor Arthur I. Snyder
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Councilmember
____, who moved its adoption on second reading.
The motion was
seconded by Councilmember
, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
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Councilmember Jay R. Beskin
Councilmember Ken Cohen
Councilmember Harry Holzberg
Councilmember Arthur Berger
Councilmember patricia Rogers-Libert
Vice Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow
Mayor Arthur I. Snyder
PASSED AND ADOPTED on first reading this
day of
, 1997.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this ___ day of
, 1997.
ARTHUR I. SNYDER, MAYOR
ATTEST
TERESA M. SMITH, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
328D01\ordinance\amen-cty.ch2
September 30, 1997 4:28pm
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DRAFT
First Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF THE CITY CHARTER BY
AMENDING SECTION 2.02 "MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR"
TO REVISE PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENTS TO CITY
COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES, AMENDING SECTION 2.02
"MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR"; TO CLARIFY ANNUAL
APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR; AMENDING SECTION
2.05 "VACANCIES; FORFEITURE OF OFFICE; FILLING
OF VACANCIES" BY AMENDING SUBSECTION eC)
"FILLING OF VACANCIES" TO REVISE PROCEDURE FOR
FILLING VACANCY IN OFFICE OF MAYOR AND
COUNCILMEMBERS, REVISING PROVISION WHICH
PROVIDED FOR VICE MAYOR TO FILL VACANCY IN THE
OFFICE OF MAYOR; AMENDING SECTION 3.05 "BOND
OF CITY MANAGER" TO PROVIDE THAT CITY COUNCIL
MAY BY ORDINANCE REQUIRE CITY MANAGER TO
FURNISH A FIDELITY BOND; AMENDING SECTION 5.01
"ELECTIONS" TO REVISE DATE OF ELECTION;
AMENDING SECTION 7.03 "CONFLICTS OF INTEREST;
ETHICAL STANDARDS" TO ENABLE CITY COUNCIL TO
ADOPT ADDITIONAL CODE OF ETHICS REQUIREMENTS;
REPEALING SECTION 8.03 "INTERIM ADOPTION OF
CODES AND ORDINANCES" AND CREATING SECTION
4.12 "CITY CODES, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS"
TO REVISE DATE OF REFERENCE FOR APPLICABLE
CODES, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; AMENDING
CHARTER BY CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF THE
CITY "COUNCIL" TO THE CITY "COMMISSION" AND
SUBSTITUTING FOR THE TERM "COUNCILMEMBER" THE
DESIGNATION "COMMISSIONER", AMENDING ALL
SECTIONS OF THE CHARTER IN CONFORMITY
THEREWITH; PROVIDING REQUISITE BALLOT LANGUAGE
FOR SUBMISSION TO ELECTORS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF ENABLING
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 6.02 (a) (i) of the Charter of the City of
Aventura provides that the Council may, by ordinance, propose
amendments to the Charter subject to approval by the electorate at
the next general election or at a special election called for such
purpose; and
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DRAFT
WHEREAS, the Council has determined to submit certain proposed
Charter amendments for approval or disapproval by the electors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS':
Section 1. That Section 2.02, "Mayor and Vice Mayor" of the
City Charter, is amended by revising subsection (a) "Mayor," to
read as follows:
Section 2.02. Mayor and Vice Mayor.
(a) Mayor. The Mayor shall preside at
meetings of the Council, be a voting member of
the Council, and may . with the consent of the
Council. create and appoint sub-committees of
the Council consistino of two or more
Councilmembers. The Mayor shall be recognized
as head of City government for all ceremonial
purposes and for purposes of military law, for
service of process, execution of duly
authorized contracts, deeds and other
documents, and as the City official designated
to represent the City in all dealings with
other governmental entities. The Mayor shall
annually present a state of the City message.
Section 2.
That Section 2.02 "Mayor and Vice Mayor" of the
City Charter, is amended by revising subsection (b) "Vice-Mayor" to
read as follows:
Section 2.02. Mayor and Vice Mayor.
(b) Vice-Mayor. During the absence or
incapacity of the Mayor, the Vice-Mayor shall
have all the powers, authority, duties and
responsibilities of the Mayor. Semi-annually A
gt the first Council meeting after each
rcgul~r City electioN, or in ~ny calcnaar yc~r
in l.iaisfl tbere 10 REl rC!3u1ar City election, at
the first CeuRcil fficetiRg in the months of Mav
and November of such year, the Council shall
'Underlined text has been added; stnwk through text has been
deleted from existing language.
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elect one of its members as Vice-Mayor.
Section 3.
That Section 2.05 "Vacancies; forfeiture of
office; filling of vacancies" of the City Charter, is amended by
revising subsection (c) "Filling of vacancies" of this Section, to
read as follows:
Section 2.05. Vacancies; forfeiture of
office; filling of vacancies.
(c) Filling of vacancies. A vacancy on the
Council includinq the Mayor's position shall
be filled as follows:
(i) If the vacancy occurs on the Council
and no more thanless than six months
remain in the unexpired term, the
vacancy shall be filled by vote of
the Council. If the vacancv occurs
in the office of Mayor and no more
than six months remain in the
unexpired term. the vacancy shall be
filled as provided by subparaqraph
(iii) below.
(ii) If more than six months ORC year or
mereremains in the unexpired term of
the Mayor or Councilmember, the
vacancy shall be filled by a special
election to be held not sooner than
~45 days or more than 90 days
following the occurrence of the
vacancy, unless there is a City.
County. State or a national election
scheduled to take place on any
date(s) within 60 days beyond such
90 day period. in which case the
vacancy shall be filled by special
election on the first such election
date.
(iii)If nix mOBtho or more but less thea
eRC yc~r remain, the ~~C~BCY ohall
Be filled by the Ceuaeil ao previaca
for in p3.ra~raph (1) ef tRio
OUBocctisa (c) uRlcoo there io a
City, Cmmty, Ctatc or a national
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clcctioR Dcheclulcd to ta](e pl~ce on
:lny Elate (0) 1',lithin ouaR }?criod, in
\;bicfl c~oe tbe ~;acaRcy ohall he
filled hy opeci~l electioB on the
firot ouch election date.
(iiilIf the Mayor's position becomes
vacant, and no more than six months
remain in the unexoired term of
Mavor, the Vice-Mayor shall complete
the term of Mayor. The vacancy thus
created on the Council shall be
filled in the manner that the
vacancy of a Councilmember is
generally filled under this Charter.
The Council shall then appoint a new
Vice-Mayor.
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Vacancies in Northern Area seats (1
and 2) shall be filled by qualified
persons residing in the Northern
Area and vacancies in the Southern
Area seats (3 and 4) shall be filled
by qualified persons residing in the
Southern Area. Vacancies in At-
Large seats (5 and 6) shall be
filled by a qualified elector of the
City.
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Persons filling vacancies shall
meet the qualifications specified
in this Article II.
(7ii)lY.U
If no candidate for a vacancy meets
the qualifications under this
Article for that vacancy, the
Council shall appoint a person
qualified under this Article to
fill the vacancy.
(,,-iii) (viil
Notwithstanding any quorum
requirements established herein, if
at any time the full membership of
the Council is reduced to less than
a quorum, the remaining members
may, by majority vote, appoint
additional members to the extent
otherwise permitted or required
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under this subsection (c) .
+HEt-(viii)
In the event that all the members
of the Council are removed by
death, disability, recall,
forfeiture of office and/or
resignation, the Governor shall
appoint interim Councilmembers who
shall call a special election
within not less than 30 days or
more than 60 days after such
appointment. Such election shall
be held in the same manner as the
first elections under this Charter;
provided, however, that if there
are less than six months remaining
in the unexpired terms, the interim
Council appointed by the Governor
shall serve out the unexpired
terms. Appointees must meet all
requirements for candidates
provided for in Article II.
Section 4. That Section 3.05, "Bond of City Manager" of the
City Charter, is amended by revising this Section to read as
follows:
Section 3.05. Bond of City Manager.
The Citv Council mav provide bv
ordinance for ~the City Manager oRall to
furnish a ourcty fidelitv bond to be approved
by the Council, and in such amount as the
Council may fix., said BORa to Be cORditioncd
OR the foitfifl:ll pcrferm3.RCC of Rio/her
duties. The premium of the bond shall be paid
by the City.
Section 5. That Section 5.01 "Elections" of the City
Charter, is amended by revising this Section to read as follows:
Section 5.01. Elections.
(a) Electors. Any person who is a
resident of the City, has qualified as an
elector of the State and registers to vote in
the manner prescribed by law shall be an
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elector of the City.
(b) Nonpartisan elections. All elections
for the offices of Councilmember and Mayor
shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis.
(c) Election dates. A general election
shall be held in each even-numbered year, on
the day of the last Tuesdav in October. accoRd
Ctatc ~riffiary electioR, or if RORC io held in
any ouch YC.:lr 1 DB the firot Tucod3Y follo".:ing
tae first lloRday of OctoBer. A run-off
election, if necessary, shall be held in
November of each even-numbered year, on the
same day U.S. congressional elections are
held, or if none are held in any year, on the
first Tuesday following the first Monday of
said month and year.
(d) General election. The ballot for the
general election shall contain the names of
all qualified candidates for Mayor if the
Mayor's term is expiring and for each of the
three Council seats which are to be filled as
a result of three Councilmembers' terms
expiring, and shall instruct electors to cast
one vote for Mayor, if applicable, and one
vote for each Council seat, with a maximum of
one vote per candidate. If any candidate for
Mayor receives a number of votes greater than
50% of the total number of ballots cast, such
candidate shall be the duly elected Mayor, and
no run-off election for Mayor shall be
required. If any candidate(s) for a Council
seat receive(s) a number of votes greater than
50% of the total number of ballots cast, such
candidate (s) shall be duly elected to the
Council and no run-off election for that
Council seat(s) shall be required.
(e) Run-off election. The ballot for the
run-off election shall contain the names of
the two candidates for Mayor, if applicable,
and the names of the two candidates for each
Council seat who received the most votes in
the general election. The ballot shall
instruct electors to cast one vote for Mayor
and to cast one vote for each Council seat,
with a maximum of one vote per candidate. The
candidate for Mayor receiving the most votes
shall be the duly elected Mayor. The
candidate for each Council seat receiving the
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most votes shall be duly elected to that
Council seat.
(f) Special elections. Special elections,
when required, shall be scheduled by the
Council at such times and in such manner as
shall be consistent with this Charter.
(g) Single candida tes. No election for
Mayor or any Council seat shall be required in
any election if there is only one duly
qualified candidate for Mayor or for any
Council seat.
(h) Absentee votes. Absentee voting will
be permitted as provided by the laws of the
State and under such conditions as may be
prescribed by ordinance from time to time;
provided, however, that no ordinance shall
limit the right to vote by absentee ballot
available under State law.
(i) Corrunencemen t of terms. The term of
office of any elected official will commence
seven days following the day of the regular or
special election at which s/he is elected.
Section 6. That Section 7.03 "Conflicts of Interest; ethical
standards" of the City Charter, is amended by revising this Section
to read as follows:
Section 7.03. Conflicts of interest; ethical
standards.
All Councilmembers, officials and
employees of the City shall be subject to the
standards of conduct for public officers and
employees set by Federal, State, County or
other applicable law. The Citv Council may
adoot additional standards of conduct and code
of ethics requirements that are not
inconsistent with Federal. State. County or
other aoolicable law.
Section 7. That Section 8.03 "Interim adoption of codes and
ordinances" of the City Charter, is amending by repealing that
section, as set forth below, and creating Section 4.12, "City
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Codes, Ordinances and Resolutions" to read as follows:
EeeeisB 8.93.
ereliB&Beea.
IBeerim aele~Eien af eeeles ana
Until othcr"y:ioc modified or rcpl:lcca by thio
charter or the City CouRcil, all codeD,
ordinancco aHd rcoolutiono in effect on the
.ay of adoptioR of thio Charter ohall, to the
CJrtcnt applicable to the City I rCffi:liFl in force
and effect aD muaicipal cosco, ordinaRcco and
rcoolutiens of thc City. Until otRcr..;ioc
actcrminca by the City Council, oaia codeD,
ordinancco :lnd rcoolutioRo ahall be ~pplicdf
iRtcJ:f3rctcd aRd implemented BY the City in Q.
ffi:lnnCr CORsiotCRt ~Jith cotabliohcd policico of
P1ctropolitoR D~dc County on the a.:1tc of thiG
Chuytcr.
Section 4.12.
Resolutions.
Ci tv Codes. Ordinances and
Except as otherwise modified or replaced by
this Charter or by the Council. all codes.
ordinances and resolutions of the City and of
Metropolitan Dade County. as applicable to the
City. which County and City Codes. ordinances
and resolutions are in effect as of October 1.
1997. shall remain in force and effect as
municipal codes. ordinances and resolutions of
the City.
Section 8. That the City Charter is amending by revising the
designation of the City "Council" to City "Commission" and by
substituting for the term "Councilmember{s)" the designation
"Commissioner{s) ".
All sections of the Charter of the City of
Ayentura are to be amended in conformity with this section.
Section 9.
Form of Ballot.
The form of ballot for the
Charter amendments provided for in Sections 1 through 8, inclusive,
of this Ordinance shall be as follows:
1. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES.
The Charter currently permits
subcommittees of the Council.
the Mayor to create and appoint
The Council has proposed that the
8
Charter be amended to provide (1) that Council subcommittees
consist of two or more Councilmembers and (2) that consent of the
Council shall be required for the creation and appointment of
subcommittees.
Shall the above described amendment be adopted?
Yes
No
2. APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR.
The City Charter currently provides for a Vice Mayor to be
appointed each year. The City Council has proposed that the
Charter be amended to provide that the appointment of Vice Mayor
shall be made two times each year, at the first Council meetings in
May and November of each year.
Shall the above described amendment be adopted?
Yes
No
3. FILLING A VACANCY IN OFFICE OF MAYOR.
The City Charter currently provides that if the Mayor's position
becomes vacant, the Vice Mayor completes the Mayor's term. The
Council has proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that a
Mayoral vacancy shall be filled by the Vice-Mayor if no more than
six months remain on the unexpired term, otherwise by special
election.
Shall the above described amendment be adopted?
Yes
No
4. FILLING A VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER.
The City Charter provides that a vacancy in the office of
Councilmember is filled by the Councilor by special election
depending upon the length of the unexpired term and the occurrence
of an election. The Council has proposed that vacancies for an
unexpired term of six months or less be filled by the Council and
that other vacancies be filled by special election.
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Shall the above described dmendment be adopted?
Yes
No
5. CITY MANAGER'S BOND.
The present City Charter provides that the City Manager shall
furnish a bond but does not specify the type of bond. The City
Council has proposed that the Charter be amended to provide (1)
that the City Council may by ordinance require the City Manager to
furnish a bond and (2) if such bond is required that the form of
bond is a fidelity bond.
Shall the above described amendment be adopted?
Yes
No
6. REVISION OF GENERAL ELECTION DATE FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL..
The City Charter currently provides that the date of the general
election for Mayor and Council shall be on the day of the second
state primary election, or if none is held in any such year, the
first Tuesday following the first Monday of October. The Council
has proposed that the Charter be amended to revise the date of
election to the last Tuesday of October.
Shall the above described amendment be adopted?
Yes
No
7. CODE OF ETHICS.
The City Charter currently provides for Councilmembers, officials
and employees of the City to be subject to standards of conduct
established by applicable laws. The City Council has proposed that
the Charter be amended to provide authority for the Council to
adopt additional standards of conduct and code of ethics
requirements.
Shall the above described amendment be adopted?
Yes
No
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8. CITY CODE, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
The current Charter provides that ordinances, codes and
resolutions, as applicable to the City, which were in effect prior
to incorporation of the City, remain in effect after incorporation
except as modified by the City. The Council has recommended that
the Charter be amended to provide that ordinances, resolutions and
codes in effect as of October 1, 1997 shall be applicable, except
as modified by the Council.
Shall the above described amendment be adopted?
Yes
No
9. DESIGNATION OF GOVERNING BODY AND ITS MEMBERS.
The Charter currently designates the governing body of the City as
the Council and the members as Councilmembers. The Council has
proposed that the Charter be amended to designate the governing
body as the Commission and the members as Commissioners.
Shall the above described amendment be adopted?
Yes
No
Section 10. 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 11. Inclusion in the Charter. It is the intention of
the City Council and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of
this Ordinance shall become and made a part of the Charter of the
City of Aventura, Florida, as to each Charter amendment measure
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approved by a majority of voters voting on such measure in such
election; that the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the word
"Ordinance" shall be changed to "Section" or other appropriate
word.
Section 12.
Enablinq Resolution.
The City Council shall
provide for enactment of an enabling resolution submitting the
proposed amendments to the electorate pursuant to Section 5.03 of
the Dade County Charter.
Section 13.
Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall be
effective upon adoption on second reading, and each of the Charter
amendment measures provided herein shall be effective only upon
approval of a majority of electors voting on the measure, effective
upon certification of the election results.
If conflicting
amendments are adopted at the same election, the one receiving the
greatest number of affirmative votes shall prevail to the extent of
such conflict.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Councilmember
who moved its adoption on first reading. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember
, and upon being put to a vote, the vote
was as follows:
Councilmember Jay R. Beskin
Councilmember Ken Cohen
Councilmember Harry Holzberg
Councilmember Arthur Berger
Councilmember Patricia Rogers-Libert
Vice-Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow
Mayor Arthur I. Snyder
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The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Councilmember
____, who moved its adoption on second reading.
The motion was
seconded by Councilmember
, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Councilmember Jay R. Beskin
Councilmember Ken Cohen
Councilmember Harry Holzberg
Councilmember Arthur Berger
Councilmember patricia Rogers-Libert
Vice-Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow
Mayor Arthur I. Snyder
PASSED AND ADOPTED on first reading this ___ day of
, 1997.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this ___ day of
, 1997.
ARTHUR I. SNYDER, MAYOR
ATTEST
TERESA M. SMITH, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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September 30, 1997 3:36pm
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM
TO: City Council
DATE: October 3,1997
SUBJECT: oute Feasibility Study
Attached is the North-South Route Feasibility Study prepared by the City's Engineers,
Keith and Schnars, P.A. The report was prepared to evaluate the possibility of
developin~ a public roadway parallel to Biscayne Boulevard from Point East Drive to
N.E. 183r Street. The request for this access was initiated by the City Council to
improve accessibility for the residents of Del Prado and Point East to the local
roadways in the City, while avoiding Biscayne Boulevard.
The study indicates that the cost of the roadway would be $2,483,000. The amount is
based on right-of-way acquisition, relocation of guardhouses, drainage and roadway
construction. The construction estimate is contained on page 10 and the
recommendations are included on page 11.
I have scheduled this matter for the November 10, 1997 Workshop Agenda.
EMS/aca
Attachment
cc: Robert M. Sherman, Director Community Services
CC0383.97
CITY OF A VENTURA
NORTH-SOUTH ALIGNMENT ROUTE
FEASIBILITY STUDY
Prepared by
KEITH and SCHNARS, P.A.
2999 N.E. 191st Street, Suite 701
A Yen tura, Florida 33 I 80
(305) 936-0000
K&S Project No. 15414.25
September, 1997
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September 30, 1997
ML Bob Sherman
City of Aventura
2999 NE 191st Street, Suite 500
A ventura, Florida 33180
RE: City of A ventura
South A ventura
North-South Alignment Route
Feasibility Study
Keith & Schnars Proiect No. 15414.25
Dear ML Sherman:
Enclosed please find a final copy of the North-South Alignment Route Feasibility Study dated
September 30, 1997 incorporating your comments provided to Joe Holland and hand carried
September 29,1997.
Two copies of this draft were formerly presented you on September 19, 1997 and on September 26,
1997.
Thank you for allowing us to provide this service to the City of Aventura. Please call if you have any
further questions.
Sincerely yours,
KEITH and SCHNARS, P.A.
Engi neers- PI anners-S urveyors
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Director of Land Development/Civil Eng.
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cc: Joe Holland - K&S
File 15414.25 - Ft.L.
File 15414.25 - Av.
6500 North Andrews Avenue' Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309-2132
(954) 776-1616' (800) 488-1255' Fax (954) 771-7690
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARy......... .............. ... .. .... .. ...
II.
EXISTING CORRIDOR CHARACTERISTICS .......... . . . . .
. . . . . .. 3
III.
ROADWAY DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...... 4
Typical Section ............................................. 4
Horizontal Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Vertical Nignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
Utilities............................ ...... ............... ....... .. 5
Drainage ........................................................ 5
Environmental Site Assessment ....................................... 5
Permitting ....................................................... 6
IV. AFFECTED PROPERTIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
V. PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Right-of-Way Acquisition Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
Roadway Costs ................................................... 9
VI. RECOMMENDATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. II
APPENDIX
Exhibit I
Exhibit II
Exhibit III
Exhibit IV
Exhibit V
Exhibits P-l - P-7
Location Map
Typical Cross-Section
Route Master Plan
Area of Affected Properties
Location Index of Photographs
Corridor Photographs
AASHTO Standards for Horizontal Alignment
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Keith and Schnars, P.A. has been retained by the City of Aventura to evaluate the possibility
of developing a public roadway parallel to Biscayne Boulevard (US I) from East Point Drive
to Williams Island Boulevard (N.E. 183rd Street) as illustrated in Exhibit I Location Map.
The request for this access was initiated by the City Council desiring to improve access in and
around this area and to allow residents in the southern portion of the City to have access to
existing City of A ventura streets without using Biscayne Boulevard (US I). The proposed
public right-of-way would complete a parallel link to Biscayne Boulevard (US 1) from the
south City limits of Aventura to the north City limits. This report will address the feasibility
of construction for this last section of this corridor. The purpose of this document is to serve
as a master plan for the City of A ventura to facilitate acquisition and construction of this
parallel roadway and assess the impact to adjacent properties.
The public right-of-way would provide for traffic circulation to existing shopping centers
adjacent to Biscayne Boulevard (US I) and for access to the northern limits of the City of
A ventura. The roadway would also serve to reduce trips currently routed to Biscayne
Boulevard (US I) which experiences traffic congestion.
This engineering report and accompanying master plan provide general design criteria for the
development of final construction plans to be designed in accordance with Metro-Dade
development standards. This study is based on a typical cross-section illustrated in Exhibit
II. The typical section proposes landscape buffers in lieu of sidewalks in border areas.
In order for the City of Aventura to construct this public roadway, property acquisition would
be required and the minimum anticipated right-of-way width would be fifty (50) feet. It mav
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be possible for some right-of-way to be acquired through dedication by adjacent property
owners in exchange for the following advantages:
I. Increase accessibility to portions of their property for both tenant use and emergency
fire and medical service use.
2. Use of the corridor route itself to avoid traffic congestion of Biscayne Boulevard
(US I).
3. Provides a parallel evacuation route during storm emergencies.
A comprehensive traffic study was not conducted as part of this report and would be required
as part of a design development report if the City decides to move forward with this project.
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II. EXISTING CORRIDOR CHARACTERISTICS
Based on the intensity of development between East Point Condominium and Williams Island
Boulevard, the conceptual alignment illustrated in Exhibit III (Route Master Plan) is the only
alignment under consideration,
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The proposed corridor connects a series of existing driveways and parking areas through
various residential/commercial parcels along the route, Exhibit I reflects the preferred
alignment in order to minimize the economic impact to the properties along the corridor.
The corridor begins at the south edge of Williams Island Boulevard and traverses south
through the existing Commodore Plaza Condominium, This portion of the route would
require the demolition and removal of existing parking within the Commodore Plaza
Condominium property, the reconstruction of a private entrance, and relocation of the
existing guardhouse facility. The corridor would then proceed southerly along the western
portion of the Del Prado Condominium parking lot. Construction of the roadway would
require relocation of the Del Prado guardhouse in order to maintain the private entrance into
the development. The roadway would then continue southerly to the western drive of the
Point East Condominium to Point East Drive, Minor relocations of the driveways and limited
access would be provided to the parking lot.
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III. ROADW A Y DESIGN
Typical Section
Based on the nature of the roadway, we anticipate that the typical section for the corridor
would consist of a fifty (50) foot right-of-way which would include two (2) travel lanes
totaling twenty-four (24) feet of pavement and curb and gutter on each edge. Eleven (II)
foot clear zones would be provided on each side of the roadway to the right-of-way limits.
This roadway section would be designed in conformance with the Metro-Dade Public Works
standards. The minimum pavement specification would consist of one (I) inch of asphaltic
concrete with eight (8) inch limerock base and twelve (12) inch stabilized subgrade,
Horizontal Alignment
The corrido.r is proposed to. be designed in accordance with AASHTO design guidelines. All
curves would have a minimum radius of eight hundred twenty (820) feet in accordance with
Index 511 of the FOOT Design Manual. All intersections would be as close to 900 as
possible, with the exception of the intersection at N.E. 183rd Street which would have an
intersection deflection of 650.
Vertical Alignment
The existing roadway and topography within the corridor are essentially flat and it is
anticipated that grades along the roadway would vary between 0.30% - 0.50% grades. The
proposed roadway would be designed for a speed of 30 MPH with a posted speed of 25
MPH.
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Utilities
Existin" utilities in the area of the corridor have DOt been determined at this time. In order
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to proceed with the design development of the roadway corridor, the following utility
companies must be contacted:
. Florida Power and Light Company
. BellSouth Telephone Company
. TCI of South Florida
. Peoples Gas System
. Metro-Dade Water and Sewer DepartmeBl
Drainage
The roadway corridor is part of the overall drainage for the individual properties along the
corridor. With the construction of the public roadway, it will be necessary to construct
drainage facilities within the roadway to acccmmodate stormwater runoff from the roadway.
It is anticipated that the required drainage can be puvided in the landscape swales adjacent
to the roadway in combination with injection ~ in order to meet the minimum design
criteria of Metro-Dade Department of EnvironlJJaJtal Resources Management.
Environmental Site Assessment
The proposed corridor traverses residential and commercial properties and as a part of a
future design development report, it would be necessary to prepare an environmental
assessment of the proposed corridor route in order to evaluate the potential of hazardous
waste contamination within the roadway corridor.
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Permitting
I. City of A ventura - Plans Review and Construction Permit
All private property owner improvements related to this corridor shall be required to
obtain an Engineering Construction Permit through the City of Aventura.
2. Dade County
a. Water and Sewer Department (W ASD) - All portions of the construction
contracts impacting water and wastewater easements, if any, must be
reviewed by W ASD,
W ASD may be encouraged by the City to expedite necessary improvements
prior to surface improvements.
b. Metro-Dade Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM)
- Storm drainage permitting will be required, This may be presented as a total
project permit or as separate parcels.
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IV. AFFECTED PROPERTIES
The proposed corridor cuts through existing private property. The right-of-way acquisition
and capital improvement costs would be incurred by the City of A ventura. The affected
properties would require wall, fence, landscaping replacement and other property cost
considerations including demolition within the right-of-way. These costs are identified for
discussion purposes and presented in Table" A".
TABLE "A"
AFFECTED PROPERTY DEGREE OF IMPACTIDESC. PRE. EST. COST
Great Western Bank This property will not be significantly affected since
(Commercial) the entire right-of-way of the proposed corridor will
Folio No. 2822100170010 run inside the Commodore Plaza property. A -0-
driveway connection to the bank property can be
made at a convenient location.
Commodore Plaza Impact on this property will be significant since the Demolition
(630 Residential Units) entire north end of the corridor will run along the $20,000
Folio No. 2822100130001 western edge of the property. Approximately 100
parking staIls will be eliminated and the guardhouse Roadway
entrance will be need to be relocated. To maintain Improvements
total privacy, the parking isles tenninating at the far $300,000
west property line will need a turn-around provision.
Leaving a dedicated parking stall at the end of the Guardhouse
isle is a possible solution. See Exhibits P-I and P-2. Relocation
Driveway
Modification
5100,000
Biscayne Harbor Shops No significant impact to this property is anticipated. -0-
(Commercial) A driveway connection may be provided at the
Folio No. 2822100170020 northwest comer of the property.
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AFFECTED PROPERTY DEGREE OF IMPACT/DESC. PRE. EST. COST
Del Prado (610 Residential This property will be significantly impacted by
Units) requiring the relocation of the guardhouse to a Demolition
Folio No. 2822100140001 location east of the proposed corridor alignment $12,000
making the entrance from Biscayne Boulevard
accessible to the public. In order to maintain total
privacy, the parking isles terminating at the south Roadway
drive will become dead-end situations. 1bese can be Improvements
alleviated by dedicating at least onl) parking stall at $200,000
the end of the row for turn-around purposes.
To improve circulation in the site, an automated Guardhouse &
"exit only" gate can be installed at the northern-most Driveway
parking isle leading into the proposed corridor Modification
alignment. See Exhibits P-3 thru P-5 $100,000
Point East Plaza (Com- No significant impact to this property is anticipated. -0-
mercial)
Folio No. 280090
Point East (1,200 Residential The impact on this property will be limited to re- Demolition
Units) aligning the northwest corner of Point East Drive to $11,000
Folio No. 2822100040001 support an intersection with the proposed corridor
alignment and construction of two new guardhouses Roadway
for the use of residents to ingress and egress to the Improvements
proposed corridor. See Exhibits P-6 and P-7. $150,000
New
Guardhouses
$110,000
TOTAL $1,003,000
NOTE: Miscellaneous items such as tree removal, pavement restoration, fence reconstruction, etc.,
although not included in this narrative, have been factored in the total cost of the project.
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V. PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES
Right-of-Way Acquisition Costs
The fIfty (50) foot right-of-way acquisition costs for this study will be assumed to be "arms-
length" transactions with willing sellers. In the absence of a willing seller, the City would be
forced through their powers of eminent domain to condemn the properties. If condemnation
is required, this could, as a minimum, triple the preliminary acquisition costs presented here.
The total preliminary acquisition cost is $1,400,000.
Roadway Costs
The capital improvement costs associated with the typical cross-section illustrated in Exhibit
II, multiplied by the total corridor linear footage are tabulated in this portion of the estimate.
Demolition costs within the right-of-way boundaries are also included in Table" A". Table
"B" provides the total roadway construction cost.
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TABLE "B"
ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE
SUMMARY
Item Description Order of Magnitude Cost
I. Acquisition Costs - $1,400,000
II. Design Agreement
A. Traffic Operational Review $5,000
B. Contract Documents (7.5% of $75,000
Subtotal III)
III. Construction Contracts
A. Relocate Guardhouse(s) $275,000
B. Paving and Grading $138,000
C. Fence Removal & Reconstruction $60,000
D. Traffic and Signage $20,000
F. Landscaping $50,000
G. Drainage Features $164,000
Subtotal III. A - G $707,000
H. Maintenance of Traffic 5% $35,000
I. Contingency @ 20% $141,000
J. Mobilization @ 15% $106,000
K. Testing and Miscellaneous @ 2% $14,000
Subtotal III. $1,003,000
GRAND TOTAL $2,483,000
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IV. RECOMMENDATIONS
. Discuss proposed alignment with each individual adjacent property owner to inform them
of the advantages of this corridor.
. Depending of the success of negotiations with the owners, the project may proceed to
a second tier study. This will require refming the actual costs to the adjacent properties.
. The City of A ventura should use this study as a planning document for informational
purposes only.
.
If the City of A ventura is to participate in this project it would require acquisition of
right-of-way and the roadway would have to be designed in accordance with Metro-Dade
standards.
. Solicit voluntary right-of-way dedication. If not voluntary, then properties should be
appraised to determine the acquisition costs.
.
Proceed with design development report in order to evaluate the various project
components.
.
Add the proposed corridor to the City's traffic circulation element.
.
Discuss funding options as a by-pass to US I with the Florida Department of
Transportation.
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P-7
6500 N. Andr-ew5 Ave.. Ft. Lauderdale. FL 33309.2132-/3051776-1616
To: Eric M. Soroka, City Manager
From: Arthur Berger, Councilmember
Date: October 10, 1997
Subject: Aventura Founders Park
At the October 6th workshop meeting
beautification and some architectural
Park were discussed.
of the City
features of
Council, the
the Founders
I ask that there be placed on the agenda for
meeting other important features that require
planning and development of the Park nears
features will help memorialize for future
founding and life of the City of Aventura
memorial to its founders and a time capsule.
Arthur Berger
the next workshop
discussion as the
completion. These
generations the
and consist of a