HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2021-3215RESOLUTION NO.2021 - 32115
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FROM
QUALIFIED ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING FIRMS
SPECIALIZING IN PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES TO CONDUCT A
FEASIBILITY STUDY, BUILDING ANALYSIS, AND SITE ASSESSMENT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF
MAINTAINING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE EXISTING
BUILDING, OR CONSTRUCTING A NEW STAND-ALONE POLICE
DEPARTMENT ON OTHER AVAILABLE CITY PROPERTY BASED
UPON THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach ("City") desires a safe and secure community
for all its residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the safety and security of its residents and visitors is of paramount
importance to the City Commission of the City; and
WHEREAS, the current location of the police department serving the City is on the second
floor of Government Center, and therefore lacks visibility and accessibility to its residents and
visitors, especially during weekend and evening hours when the City Government operations are
closed; and
WHEREAS, the City owns the building located at 18070 Collins Avenue, which was
formerly operated as a Tony Roma's restaurant, but is now vacant and available to be used as a
potential site for the police department's operations ("Tony Roma's Space"); and
WHEREAS, the City also owns the property at 18080 Collins Avenue, which was
formerly operated as a car rental business, but is now vacant and available to be used as a potential
site for the police department's operations ("Enterprise Site"); and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to providing a higher level of service, visibility and
accessibility to its residents and visitors for the protection of person and property; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach wishes to direct the
City Manager to solicit proposals from qualified architectural and engineering firms specializing
in public safety facilities to conduct a feasibility study, building analysis and site assessment for
the purpose of evaluating the feasibility of maintaining the police department in the existing
building, with modifications, or constructing a new stand-alone police department on either the
Tony Roma's Space or the Enterprise Site, based upon the Police Department's current and future
needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA:
R2021 Direct CM to Conduct Feasibility Study on PD Relocation Page 1 of 2
Section I . Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed
by the City Commission and are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Direction to City Manager. The City Commission hereby directs the City Manager
or his designee to solicit proposals from qualified architectural and engineering firms specializing
in public safety facilities to conduct a feasibility study, building analysis and site assessment for
the purpose of evaluating the feasibility of maintaining the police department in the existing
building, with modifications, or constructing a new stand-alone police department on either the
Tony Roma's Space or the Enterprise Site, based upon the Police Department's current and future
needs. The City Manager is hereby further authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate this
Resolution.
Section 3. Providing for Conflicts. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict
herewith, be and the same are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15t' day of Ju 021.
George H. Scholl, Mayor
ATTEST:' APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND EG —} FICIENCY:
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Mauricio Bet cur, CMC, City Clerk • aid A. Dion, City Attorney
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Vote:
Mayor Scholl WCof
(Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Svechin
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Goldman
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(No)
Commissioner Lama
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Viscarra
�— (Yes)
(No)
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Dana Goldman, Commissioner
DATE: July 15, 2021
RE: Relocation of the Police Department to the Vacant Tony Roma's Space
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
The City has always been committed to providing a high level of service, visibility and accessibility to its
residents and visitors for the protection of person and property. The current location of the police
department serving the City is on the second floor of Government Center, and therefore lacks visibility
and accessibility to its residents and visitors, especially during weekend and evening hours when the
City Government operations are closed. The City owns the building located at 18070 Collins Avenue
which was formerly operated as a Tony Roma's restaurant, but is now vacant and available to be used
for the police department's operations ("Tony Roma's Space"). The City acknowledges that the
relocation of its police department to the Tony Roma's Space will help achieve these goals.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Item Number: 10.G