2007-010
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE
CREATION OF A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOR THE
CITY OF AVENTURA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING THE FUNDING, DESIGN,
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PROPOSED
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO REQUEST THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
COMMISSION TO REALLOCATE THE COUNTY'S GOB
BOND PROGRAM BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES
FUNDS DESIGNATED FOR THE CITY FOR THE
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY
TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission last year agreed to manage the reconstruction
of the County Library Branch on Aventura Boulevard that was destroyed by the
hurricane. This provided the City the opportunity to respond to requests from numerous
residents and explore the possibility of constructing a Performing Arts Center (PAC) in
conjunction with the Library; and
WHEREAS, AMS Planning & Research, a nationally known arts facility consultant
was retained to prepare a PAC feasibility study and business plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Aventura PAC is anticipated to house 300 seats and
cost $10,000,000 to build; and
WHEREAS, based on the results of the business plan prepared by the consultant
and proposed PAC capital construction funding sources prepared by the City Manager,
the cost of the PAC has little impact on the city's long term financial plan, the City
Commission agrees to continue to move forward on the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission authorizes the City Manager to request the
Miami-Dade County Commission to reallocate $4,714,000 as part of the County's GOB
Bond Program Building Better Communities, previously earmarked to purchase vacant
land in the City for parks or other public facilities, to the PAC project due to changed
circumstances which resulted in the completion of the Waterways Park land purchase
at a significantly lower amount than anticipated and utilizing city funds for said
purchase; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of the City and
of the community to construct and operate the PAC to enhance the quality of life for all
residents by providing a variety of performing arts and relevant cultural programming for
audiences for all age groups.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Recitals AdoDted. That each of the above-stated recitals is hereby
adopted and confirmed.
Section 2. That the City Commission hereby supports the creation of a
performing arts center for the City of Aventura.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to proceed with the
implementation requirements including the funding, design, construction and operation
of the proposed performing arts center.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to request the Miami Dade
County Commission to reallocate the County's GOB Bond Program Building Better
Communities funds designated for the City to the performing arts center project.
Section 5. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary
and expedient to carry out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Joel, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Diamond, and upon being put
to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Zev Auerbach yes
Commissioner Bob Diamond yes
Commissioner Billy Joel yes
Commissioner Michael Stern yes
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg yes
Vice Mayor Harry Holzberg yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb yes
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of February, 2007.
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