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MB magazine is produced quarterly by the Office of Communications. The publication of an advertisement does not imply endorsement of any product, service or opinion by the City of Miami Beach, its employees or officials. revista mB es producida cada cuatro meses por la oficina de comunicaciones. To request this material in accessible format, sign language interpreters, information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any citysponsored proceeding, please contact 305.604.2489 (voice) or 305.673.7218 (TTY) five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). para solicitar esta publicacin en un formato accesible, pida intrpretes de lenguaje de signos, solicite informacin sobre acceso para personas discapacitadas, si requiere cualquier ayuda para revisar cualquier documento y/o para participar en cualquier proceso patrocinado por la ciudad, comunquese con el centro de informacion de la ciudad por telfono, 305.604.2489 (voz), o 305.673.7218 (ttY) de ser posible con 5 das de anticipacin. tambin al 711 para comunicarse con el servicio de relay de la Florida.

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CARTA del AdministradorAl entrar en una nueva dcada y pronto un nuevo centenario para la ciudad, continuamos nuestro compromiso con el proceso de nuestro plan estratgico, el cual nos ha ayudado a trabajar juntos para reforzar nuestra misin, visin y prioridades. los frutos del plan y nuestro compromiso con el mismo han resultado en mejoras verdaderas y mensurables, y decisiones juiciosas basadas en los principios de prudencia fiscal y el uso de nuestros recursos de manera mucho ms eficiente y eficaz. estamos comprometidos en hacer a nuestra ciudad la mejor en la nacin. Una que sea reconocida como organizacin de alta produccin y calidad, cuya misin y trabajo estn diligentemente y eficazmente enfocados en las necesidades y prioridades de la comunidad.

As we enter a new decade and soon a new city centennial, we continue our commitment to our strategic planning process that has helped us work together to reinforce our mission, vision and strategic priorities. This, in turn, has resulted in real, measurable improvements, as well as continued, judicious decision-making based on the principles of fiscal prudence and the most efficient and effective use of resources. We are committed to making our city among the best in the nation. One that is recognized as a high-performing, quality organization, whose mission and work is focused on diligently and efficiently addressing the needs and priorities of our community. Weve accomplished a lot in the last ten years. Not only is this budget years total combined millage rate 2.8 mills lower than it was ten years ago, it is lower than the total combined millage for 27 municipalities in Miami-Dade County. Over the last nine years, we completed close to 300 capital improvement projects citywide. And, just this past year, we celebrated South Pointe Park, 10th Street Auditorium and Beach Patrol Headquarters, Flagler Memorial at Monument Island, pump stations, parking lots and a garage. We are moving in the right direction to best serve the needs of our community. In this issue, read our report that highlights our current progress towards excellence. I am proud to say that the City of Miami Beach is well-poised to deal with the challenges we may face as a community into the future.

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en los ltimos nueve aos hemos finalizado cerca de 300 proyectos de mejoras capitales. el ao pasado, celebramos

las mejoras de south pointe park, el 10th street Auditorio y base central de nuestra patrulla de playa, el monumento histrico Flagler memorial, estaciones gasolineras, lotes y in garaje de estacionamiento. nos estamos moviendo en la direccin apropiada para servir mejor a las necesidades de nuestra comunidad. en esta edicin, lea nuestro informe que destaca nuestro progreso hacia la excelencia. estoy orgulloso de poder decir que la ciudad de miami Beach se encuentra en buena posicin para hacerle frente a los desafos que podamos afrontar como comunidad en el futuro.miamibeachfl.gov 5

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Neighborhood Leadership Academy Spring Term OpensThink you know your city? The City of Miami Beach Leadership Academy is a civic and public information program designed to provide residents. The academy provide residents with the information and resources to become more knowledgeable about city government and become effective neighborhood leaders. City staff with expertise in respective areas conducts sessions. Classes begin March 9, 2010. Spanish classes begin in August. For more information, contact Community Resource Coordinator Caroline DeFreze, 305.673.7000, ext. 6752 or cdefreze@miamibeachfl.gov. COmIENzA ACADEmIA DE LIDERAzGO cree saberlo todo sobre su ciudad? la leadership Academy de la ciudad de miami Beach es un programa de informacin cvica y pblica diseado para los residentes de miami Beach. la academia ofrece informacin y recursos a los residentes para que conozcan mejor el gobierno de la ciudad y se conviertan en lderes eficaces en sus vecindarios. las sesiones son realizadas por personal municipal experto en las reas respectivas. las clases comienzan el 9 de marzo de 2010. las clases en espaol comienzan en agosto. si desea ms informacin, comunquese con caroline deFreze, coordinadora de recursos comunitarios, llamando al 305.673.7000, ext. 6752 o enve un correo electrnico a cdefreze@miamibeachfl.gov.2010 COMMIssION MEETINGs/ REuNIONES DE LA COmISINCommission meetings are generally held monthly on Wednesdays, unless otherwise indicated, and begin at 9:00 a.m. jANUARY 13 FEBRUARY 3 MARCH 10 APRIl 14 MAY 12 jUNE 9 jUlY 14 AUGUsT RECEss sEPTEMBER 15 OCTOBER 20 NOVEMBER 10 DECEMBER 8 Meetings are shown live on MBTV-77 and online at miamibeachfl.gov

WiFi Miami Beach is Live/FreeIts official! Miami Beach is hotter than ever. Free wireless Internet connection has swept the city. The City of Miami Beach worked with IBM and other organizations, including FDOT, FPL and Wireless Nets, to complete what is the first free, citywide, municipal WiFi networks in the country and first in South Florida. WiFi Miami Beach offers the public two free networks: City_of_Miami_Beach_ WiFi and a content-filtered version, MBKIDS, that provides safe Internet service for Miami Beach children using the same application implemented by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. There is a bilingual, 24/7 help hotline available for users: 305.722.1917. WIFI mIAmI BEACh TRANSmITE EN DIRECTO y SIN COSTO es oficial! miami Beach est ms emocionante que nunca. la conexin inalmbrica a internet sin costo ha barrido la ciudad. la ciudad WiFi miami Beach ofrece al pblico dos redes gratuitas: city_of_miami_Beach_WiFi, y una versin con contenido filtrado, mBKids, que de miami Beach trabaj con iBm y otras organizaciones, como Fdot, Fpl y Wireless nets, para implementar una de las primeras redes inalmbricas municipales gratuitas en el pas con cobertura metropolitana. esta red es la primera en el sur de Florida.

proporciona servicio seguro de internet para los nios de miami Beach. se usa la misma aplicacin implementada por las escuelas pblicas del condado de miami-dade. hay una lnea directa con servicio bilinge disponible para los usuarios da y noche los siete das de la semana: 305.722.1917.

Don't Have a Computer?The North Shore Park & Youth Center holds computer lab hours every week for adults and seniors free of charge. 305.861.3616. NO TIENE COmPuTADORA? el north shore park & Youth center ofrece un horario semanal en su laboratorio de informtica para adultos y personas mayores. puede navegar por internet y usar las computadoras del centro gratuitamente. comunquese con el nspYc para conocer los das y horarios disponibles llamando al 305.861.3616.

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BY IVETTE DAz

We're making "history" again! Thirty years after the Art Deco District was recognized by the National Register of Historic Places (the first 20th century and the youngest historic district ever named), this past November the National Register tapped a second area in North Beach -- the North Shore Historic District -- for designation. Less than 100 years old and geographically only 7.1 sqaure miles, this urban paradise has proven to be a master in the art of reinventing itself. Miami Beach has shown its expertise at preserving its history and architectural charm, and understands the benefits that designation can bring. The Art Deco District's designation in 1979 brought about one of the most successful and acclaimed economic revivals in the country's history. In 2008, the Post-war modern, known as Miami Modernism -- or MiMo for short, took the stage when North Beach's Normandy Isle was listed on the National Register. One short year later, the National Register recognized a second Miami Beach MiMoconcentrated area. The North Shore Historic District contributes to the development of the city's history. The two North Beach districts are significant for their large concentration of MiMo architecture.

MiMo on the BeachMiMo style features acute angles, delta wings, sweeping curved walls and flat roofs. This movement has a futuristic and streamline feel to it, also characterized by identical-looking buildings connected by exterior staircases, catwalks and soaring pylons, all unique to South Florida. These historic designations are symbolic of the value placed on Miami Beach neighborhoods nationally, said Allan Shulman, historian. The broad swaths of North Beach now included in the National Register prove that South Beach was not a unique phenomenon in Miami Beach.

With now two MiMo architectural districts on the national register, you can say that Miami Beach has many other angles to boast about, said Miami Beach Mayor Matti Herrera Bower. We hope that MiMo will be to North Beach as Art Deco was to South Beach.

North Beach has one of the largest and most cohesive concentrations of MiMo buildings in South Florida with nearly 700. They include landmark hotels, commercial buildings and garden-style apartment buildings. Although not within the national historic district, some of the best-known Miami Beach MiMo buildings include the Fontainebleau, Eden Roc, Deauville, Di Lido, Sherry Frontenac and the Casablanca hotels on Collins Avenue. North Beach neighborhoods also incorporate Mediterranean Revival, Art Deco and Moderne architectural forms. North Beach is one of Miami Beachs oldest, more modest -- and some say -- most charming neighborhoods in the northern side of the city. Often overshadowed by South Beachs popularity and accessibility, North Beach enjoys its own unique flair. The area has a strong ethnic Latin flavor, a quiet yet quaint atmosphere, lively restaurants, small businesses, and oceanfront housing and hotels. Even so, the district has some economic challenges. Many involved with the redevelopment of Miami Beach are hoping that this national historic recognition will put the district on the map and will attract tourism. The area needs the notoriety it has long deserved.

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North Beach business owner Day Longsomboon is as excited as everyone else about the designation. I believe that North Beach has a potential of being a world-renowned destination, but in a different aspect from South Beach, she said. If South Beach is a party town, North Beach should be a place to escape and unwind. Muayad Abbas envisions North Beach in the future as a museum that residents can walk through in their daily lives. As a resident of Park View Island, I am very excited about this designation as the neighborhood contains an extraordinary collection of MiMo buildings which will bring more attention to this diamond in the rough. The designation will be a shot in the arm to North Beach by providing tax relief for property owners who want to rehabilitate their businesses and property. Property located in the North Shore Historic District or the Normandy Isles Historic District may be eligible for a 20 percent federal investment tax credit on qualified rehabilitation expenses.

For benefits to be awarded, the property must be a contributing building in one of the national register districts and must have been income producing, such as by renting, for at least five years. All historic properties in these districts, including owner-occupied residences, may be eligible for a 10-year county property tax exemption on the assessed value of improvements resulting from restoration or rehabilitation. What seems to have lacked in North Beach is confidence on behalf of property owners to reinvest into buildings located in these two districts, said Daniel Veitia, North Beach business owner. Overall, investing into existing buildings and maintaining the architectural compatibility of these neighborhoods will not only increase the quality of life of our residents but also the economic return for property owners, he continued. Ann Castellano agrees. She owns The New Hotel on Harding Avenue, an apartment building recently converted into a small hotel with a restaurant and a bar. The historical

designation is a welcome and needed bonus in the promotion and development of the area and will truly give a boost to new development, said Castellano. Florida real estate broker and tax attorney Gary Appel says that as with South Beach, the community will see the benefits over time. Given the recession, they can expect small tangible potential results for owners who can afford to rehabilitate. The speed and magnitude of the benefits will grow over time, said Appel. Margueritte Ramos has lived in North Beach for the last 16 years and has also been waiting for her neighborhoods evolution for a while. The MiMo designation has re-ignited her pride. I am hopeful that the architects, business owners, commercial realtors and investors will find this designation enough to invest in North Beach. I want to shout out buy in historic MiMo North Beach, we are four blocks from the beach, two blocks from the bay and Indian Creek, have a golf course, fabulous parks, cool restaurants and bars and really great neighbors, said Ramos.

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MIAMI BEACH WILL CELEBRATE THE MIMO ARCHITECTURE LISTING IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER WITH A HOST OF EVENTS THIS YEAR.

january 3031| Miami Beach Festival of the Arts Visit the MiMo on the Beach booth for all the MiMo activities, including free tours, a photographic show on Collins Avenue, a 1950s music dance party at the Bandshell on Saturday, and a display of fashions and cars from the 1946---1964 period.

major architectural styles of south floridaVernacular (1800s) Homes were built by the occupants using available materials; reflects primitive style. (eg. Miami Beach House of Refuge) Mediterranean Revival (1920s) Enhanced the allure of area with emotion evoking old-world charm. (eg. King Cole Hotel) streamline Moderne (1930s - 1940s) Displays a playful style with the vocabulary of Art Deco architecture. This style is all about motion and speed. Nautical themes recalling great ocean liners are also common. Post-war Modern (mid 1940s - mid 1960s) Post-war Modern (mid 1940s - mid 1960s) Influenced by the technology of WWII, incorporates modern wing forms and dramatic angles, powerful curves, new masonry materials, and open tropical planning.For more information of financial incentives for property/business owners in North Beach through the National Register, visit www. miamibeachfl.gov or contact joyce Meyers at 305.673.7000, ext. 6167, or joycemeyers@ miamibeachfl.gov.10 MB magazine January - March, 2010

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POR IVETTE DAz

Reconocimiento a la arquitectura modernista de Miami Beachmiami Beach ha demostrado su habilidad en el arte de reinventarse y su talento para preservar su historia y encanto arquitectnico. con menos de 100* aos de historia y un rea geogrfica de apenas 7.1 millas cuadradas, este paraso urbano ha merecido la atencin del registro nacional de lugares histricos no una sino tres veces. en 1979, el distrito Art deco obtiene el reconocimiento del registro nacional de lugares histricos y se convierte en el barrio histrico ms reciente y el primero del siglo XX en recibir semejante distincin. el nombramiento produce una de las reactivaciones econmicas ms exitosas y aplaudidas en la historia del pas. el ao pasado, fue el estilo moderno de posguerra, tambin conocido como modernismo de miami o "mimo", el que se tom el escenario cuando el registro nacional incluy en sus listas a las islas normandy de north Beach. el tercero y ms reciente reconocimiento del registro nacional se dio en noviembre pasado con la inclusin del distrito histrico de north shore, otra rea modernista de north Beach. el nombramiento es un reconocimiento al aporte de esta rea en la historia del desarrollo de la ciudad. los dos distritos de north Beach se destacan por su gran concentracin de obras de la arquitectura mimo. "con dos nuevos distritos de arquitectura mimo en el registro nacional, se puede decir que miami Beach tiene ahora muchos otros rincones de que alardear", coment matti herrera Bower, alcaldesa de miami Beach. "esperamos que la arquitectura mimo sea para north Beach lo mismo que el Art deco para south Beach". muayad Abbas imagina el north Beach del ngulos agudos, alas delta, grandes paredes curvas y techos planos son elementos caractersticos del estilo mimo. con un toque futurista y aerodinmico, el movimiento se caracteriza tambin por sus edificios gemelos conectados por escaleras exteriores, pasarelas y altos pilones, todos propios de south Florida. "estos nombramientos histricos simbolizan la importancia de los barrios de miami Beach a nivel nacional", precis Allan shulman, historiador. "las amplias franjas de north Beach incluidas ahora en el registro nacional son la prueba de que south Beach no era un fenmeno aislado en miami Beach". con unas 700 construcciones de arquitectura mimo, north Beach tiene una de las mayores y ms densas concentraciones de edificios de este estilo en south Florida. entre estos se incluyen conocidos hoteles, centros de comercio y conjuntos residenciales con espaciosas zonas verdes. Aunque no forman parte del distrito histrico nacional, algunos de los edificios modernistas ms conocidos de miami Beach son el Fontainebleau, el eden roc, el deauville, el di piscina, el sherry Frontenac y los hoteles casablanca de collins Avenue. los barrios de north Beach tambin integran formas arquitectnicas de los estilos conocidos como mediterranean revival, Art deco y moderne. north Beach es uno de los barrios ms antiguos, ms sobrios y para algunos ms encantadores de la parte norte de la isla. A menudo opacada por la popularidad y las facilidades de acceso de south Beach, esta zona de la isla tiene su propio estilo, con un intenso sabor latino, el nombramiento ser un espaldarazo para north Beach puesto que permitir operar reducciones de impuestos para los dueos de finca raz que deseen realizar obras de rehabilitacin en sus negocios y propiedades. para algunas de estas obras, las propiedades de los distritos histricos de north shore o normandy isles pueden cumplir los criterios que abren derecho a un crdito tributario federal del 20%. para que se asignen la estos maana como un museo a cielo abierto por el que se pasearan los residentes en su vida diaria. "como residente de park view island, estoy muy contento con el nombramiento. el barrio tiene una muestra extraordinaria de edificios de arquitectura mimo que van a despertar un mayor inters por este tesoro escondido." muchos de quienes trabajan en la reurbanizacin de miami Beach esperan que este reconocimiento histrico nacional d a conocer el distrito y atraiga el turismo. es hora de que el rea goce de la notoriedad que desde mucho tiempo ha merecido. como toda la gente del distrito, day longsomboon, comerciante de north Beach, se muestra ilusionado por el nombramiento. "creo que north Beach tiene el potencial para ser un destino de renombre mundial desde otra perspectiva que south Beach", opin. "mientras que south Beach es una zona para salir de fiesta, north Beach sera el lugar para darse una escapada y relajarse." con una atmsfera tranquila y a la vez pintoresca, y con animados restaurantes y pequeos comercios, as como hoteles y residencias con vista al mar. pese a ello, durante aos el distrito ha tenido que enfrentar desafos econmicos.

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distritos del registro nacional y debe haber producido ingresos, por ejemplo de alquiler, durante al menos cinco aos. todas las propiedades histricas de estos distritos, incluidas las residencias habitadas por el propietario, pueden dar derecho a una exencin de 10 aos sobre el impuesto a la propiedad recaudado por el condado segn el valor estimado de las mejoras efectuadas por restauracin o rehabilitacin. "lo que ha hecho falta en north Beach es la confianza a favor de los propietarios para realizar nuevas inversiones en los edificios ubicados en estos dos distritos," opin daniel veitia, dueo de un negocio en north Beach. "en trminos generales, invertir en las construcciones ya existentes y mantener la armona arquitectnica de estos barrios no slo mejorar la calidad de vida de nuestros residentes sino tambin la rentabilidad econmica para los propietarios", aadi. Ann castellano, propietaria de the new hotel (un edificio residencial de

Grandes Estilos Arquitectnicos De South FloridalAs CAsAs DE ARqUITECTURA POPUlAR O "VERNACUlAR" (aos 1800) fueron construidas por ocupantes del rea utilizando materiales locales y reflejan un estilo primitivo (p. ej., Miami Beach House of Refuge). lA NUEVA CORRIENTE MEDITERRNEA O "MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAl" (dcada de 1920) aument el atractivo del rea con un toque que recuerda el encanto del viejo mundo (p. ej., King Cole Hotel). AERODINMICO O "sTREAMlINE MODERNE" (dcadas de 1930-1940) Estilo divertido usando el vocabulario de arquitectura Art Deco. Este estilo se trata de mocin y velocidad. MODERNO DE POsGUERRA O "POsT-WAR MODERN" (mediados de la dcada de 1940-mediados de la dcada de 1960) Despues de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, los arquitectos estuvieron influenciados por el movimiento moderno y comenzaron a jugar con forma y geometra.

harding Avenue recientemente renovado para acoger un pequeo hotel con bar y restaurante), coincide con la opinin de veitia. "este nombramiento histrico es una recompensa bienvenida y necesaria para la promocin y el desarrollo del rea, y verdaderamente le dar un nuevo empujn", dijo castellano. gary Appel, agente inmobiliario en Florida y abogado especializado en derecho fiscal, dice que al igual que en south Beach, con el tiempo la poblacin podr ver los beneficios. "dada la recesin, podran esperarse resultados tangibles modestos para los propietarios que disponen de medios para rehabilitar. la rapidez y la magnitud de los beneficios irn creciendo con el tiempo," explic Appel. margueritte ramos ha vivido en north Beach durante al menos 16 aos y tambin lleva tiempo esperando el desarrollo de su rea. con el reconocimiento otorgado ha vuelto a sentirse orgullosa de vivir en el distrito. "confo en que este nombramiento anime a los arquitectos, los dueos de negocios, los agentes de bienes races y los inversionistas a realizar inversiones en north Beach. me gustara decirles alto y fuerte que compren en el distrito histrico mimo de north Beach: estamos a cuatro cuadras de la playa, a dos cuadras de la baha y de indian creek, tenemos un campo de golf, unos parques estupendos, bares y restaurantes amenos, y vecinos muy simpticos", dijo ramos. este ao, miami Beach celebrar con una variedad de eventos el reconocimiento de la arquitectura mimo en la lista del registro nacional. * miami Beach se fund el 26 de marzo de 1915 y cumplir este ao su 95 aniversario.

para ms informacin sobre incentivos financieros a travs del registro nacional para los propietarios o empresarios de north Beach, visite el sitio web www.miamibeachfl.gov o comunquese con Joyce meyers en el telfono 305.673.7000, ext. 6167, o el correo joycemeyers@miamibeachfl.gov.

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BY sHARI HOlBERT lIPNER

Up the Creek with ConstructionMiami Beach is a destination of choice for millions all year long not just in the winter. As such, there is a lot of collaborative planning and coordination balancing construction projects and major events. The Citys goal is to ensure that the work goes smoothly with as little disruption to what is happening in the city. The safety and quality of life of residents always remains a priority. Miami Beach is currently doing infrastructure work on a very popular street in our city, Indian Creek Drive. The work includes rehabilitating the aging sanitary sewers and replacing and upgrading old water lines. At the same time, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be performing right-away-projects, which includes street resurfacing, on Indian Creek Drive. Both the street and underground work by the City were planned together so that the street would only have to be dug up once. This is an example of one of our planned progress or capital improvement projects, which bring together many City departments and outside agencies including the police, fire, public works, parking and the Capital Improvements Projects Office (CIP), as well as major event organizers. Behind-the-scenes planning is essential, said Tourism and Cultural Development Director Max Sklar. The City requires permits and holds planning meetings for every event, and we look closely at the impacts. We take into consideration that there is a lot going on in the city, including construction and traffic detours, regardless of special events. City staff looks at all of this and we coordinate to mobilize in the best interest of our visitors, businesses and residents. Installation of new infrastructure is as important as maintaining smooth traffic flow. As such, there is, as with any other construction and major event in town, a coordinated effort to ensure that tie-ups continue to be mitigated during this construction period, which, began in late October and will continue until late fall. The Indian Creek project also involves placing the potable water line under the west side of the street and the rehabilitated sewer line under the east side of the street. In order to create as little traffic disruption as possible, the MOT calls for closing one lane at a time. So, if you travel on this stretch of road daily, you will find the traffic configuration will change as the work progresses.

Helping you get thereTo avoid some of the possible traffic you might encounter along Indian Creek Drive/Collins Avenue through October 2010, we recommend the following alternative routes. GOING NORTH TO sOUTH Turn west on to 41 Street and then south on Pine Tree Drive, or continue west and turn south on Alton Road. GOING sOUTH TO NORTH Turn west on 63 Street and continue to Alton Road south. www.miamibeachfl.gov | MBRadio 1670 AMIndian Creek Drive is undergoing a major capital improvement project to rehabilitate the aging sanitary sewers and replace the old water lines. Construction will continue through late fall 2010. In an effort to ease traffic interruptions, only one lane at a time is being closed throughout the project.

Making History AgainArt Deco Welcome Center.

The 10th Street Auditorium and Beach Patrol Headquarters reopened with a new look last October. The 14-month renovations included new public display space, public restrooms, and office space. Now, thanks to a surplus in project funds, the area around it will also get a facelift, that will include the expansive and scenic walkway, and the historic temperature tower on Ocean Drive. The 10th Street Auditorium is also home to the Miami Design Preservation League's

New City Hall Garage Now Open

More parking spaces, six hundred and fifty in total, have been added to Miami Beachs City Center. The additional spaces are located at the new City Hall Garage, on Meridian Avenue at 18 Street. The garage is convenient to the Miami Beach Convention Center, City Hall, The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater and Lincoln Road. As the name implies, this facility has direct access to City Hall through a third floor a pedestrian bridge. The garage provides metered parking on the first floor and hourly rate parking on six additional floors. You may not recognize this building as a parking garage, as this facility blends in with nearby mid-century architecture while still making a 21st Century statement. In addition to the garage, the project includes a plaza featuring a fountain, Gumbo Limbo trees and a bamboo-lined promenade, and soon-to-be one-stop customer service center. If you plan to visit City Hall or the Convention Center, to enjoy shopping and dining on Lincoln Road, or enjoy world-class entertainment, we've got a space for you.16 MB magazine January - March, 2010

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PROGRESO PLANIFICADO

Qu pasa con Indian Creek?miami Beach es un destino turistico para millones de personas todo el o y no solamente durante el invierno. como tal, existe mucha planificacin y coordinacin colaborativa para balancear los proyectos de construccin y los grandes eventos que vienen a la ciudad. la seguridad y calidad de vida de los residentes siempre es prioridad. en una de las calles ms populares de la ciudad, indian creek drive, se est efectuando trabajos de infraestructura. la ciudad de miami Beach est rehabilitando el viejo sistema de alcantarillado en indian creek y est quitando las viejas tuberas de agua de seis pulgadas para reemplazarlas por tuberas de 12 pulgadas. el departamento de transporte de Florida (Fdot), tambin llevar a cabo un proyecto de derecho de va, el cual incluye repavimentacin de las calles en indian creek drive. Ambos proyectos fueron coordinados al mismo tiempo por la ciudad, en colaboracin con Fdot, para asegurar que las calles fueran excavadas solo una vez. este es un ejemplo de uno de nuestros proyectos de "progreso planificado" o proyecto de "grandes mejoras", los cuales unen a muchos de los departamentos de la ciudad y otras agencias, tanto como a planificadores de grandes eventos que vienen a la ciudad. la planificacin tras bambalinas es esencial, coment max sklar, director de desarrollo cultural y turismo. la ciudad requiere permisos y lleva a cabo reuniones de planificacin para cada evento. estudiamos minuciosamente el impacto en el entorno. tomamos en consideracin el gran nmero de actividades que hay en la ciudad, incluida la construccin y los desvos de trfico, independientemente de los eventos especiales. el personal municipal toma todo esto en cuenta y coordinamos para bien de nuestros visitantes, comerciantes y residentes. la instalacin de la nueva infraestructura es tan importante como mantener un buen flujo del trfico. por eso siempre se realiza un esfuerzo coordinado para disminuir la congestin de trfico. el proyecto de indian creek drive comenz en octubre y continuar hasta el otoo 2010. para evitar la posibilidad de congestiones de trfico, rocomendamos que tome estas rutas alternativas: hacia el sur por collins Avenue, gire al occidente en 41 street y luego al sur en pine tree drive, o siga hacia el occidente y gire hacia el sur en Alton road; hacia el sur de north Beach, gire hacia el occidente en 63rd street y contine hasta Alton road en sentido sur.

con un poco de informacin y algo de planificacin, todos podemos trabajar juntos mientras mejoramos nuestra ciudad. para obtener informacin sobre las notificaciones semanales del trfico en miami Beach, vaya a www.miamibeachfl.gov o escuche mBradio 1670 Am.

Haciendo historia nuevamente

el 10th street Auditorium y el edificio de la patrulla de la playa reabrieron con un nuevo look el pasado octubre. la renovacin de 14 meses incluy una nueva rea de exposicin, nuevos baos pblicos, y oficinas. Ahora, gracias a fondos sobrantes del proyecto, se realizarn renovaciones al rea alrededor del local.

Nuevo Garaje City Hall abre sus puertas

se han habilitado otros 650 espacios de estacionamiento en el centro de la ciudad de miami Beach. Ubicado en meridian Avenue y 18 street, el nuevo estacionamiento queda bien situado para el centro de convenciones de miami Beach, el Ayuntamiento, the Fillmore miami Beach en el teatro Jackie gleason, y lincoln road. como su nombre lo indica, esta instalacin tiene acceso directo al Ayuntamiento a travs de un puente peatonal en el tercer piso. el lugar proporciona estacionamiento cronometrado en el primer piso y tarifas por hora en los seis pisos restantes. es posible que usted no reconozca esta construccin como un estacionamiento, ya que se integra con la arquitectura de mediados del siglo de los alrededores pero con tecnologa del siglo XXi. Adems del estacionamiento, el proyecto incluye una plaza con una fuente, rboles de gumbo limbo, una calle peatonal con rboles de bamb a los costados, y lo que prximamente ser un centro completo de servicio al consumidor. si planea visitar el Ayuntamiento o el centro de convenciones, disfrutar del comercio y los restaurantes en lincoln road, o asistir a espectculos de primera clase, le tenemos un espacio reservado.

The plaza adjacent to the new City Hall Garage on the corner of Meridian Avenue and 17 street features this fountain and beautiful landscaping. La plaza al lado del nuevo City hall Garage en la 17 Calle y la avenida meridian incluye esta fuente y un bello paisaje.miamibeachfl.gov 17

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Art withCurvesA new and interactive public sculpture has arrived on Lincoln Road. It is by worldrenowned artist Dan Graham, who is famous for his public pavilions all over the world, which walk inside them. allow audiences to Entitled "Morris," after Miami Beach master architect Morris Lapidus, the 10-foot-tall glass and steel sculpture sits on Lincoln Roads newly opened pedestrian plaza, between Lenox Avenue and Alton Road, near the plaza's water features, Cypress trees and other inviting features. The sculpture has a curvaceous kidney shape modeled after Miami Beachs hotel swimming pools of the 50s. When you get closer, you realize that Morris' calls you to step inside and play. Walking through the pavilion feels as though you are walking through a two-way mirrored, reflective maze. The walls of the sculpture allow you to see yourself and your

child-friendly and provides photo opportunities for parents and children. Since he started his career in the 1960s, the self-taught artists work has been exhibited throughout the world in many of the most prestigious galleries, museums and public spaces, as far away as Norway and as close as New York. His work has consisted of sculpture, video, film, performance, photography and glass-mirror structures, which include his famous glass-and-mirror pavilions that inspire activity between the artwork and the viewer. As such, his work has often been described as reflective of the relationship between art and the people viewing it. Grahams Lincoln Road public art comes to Miami Beach at a time when the city is enjoying a national and international reputation developed in the last decade, for being home to a dynamic cultural community. Its leadership in the visual arts is reflected in its decision to invest in programs like Art in Public Places (AIPP). Dan Graham was selected by Art in Public Places after a very extensive review as he was the most internationally recognized, and we knew that the sense of aesthetics and conceptual nature of his body of work would respond best to the architectural environment of this project and of Lincoln Road, said Dennis Leyva, Miami Beach Entertainment Industry, and AIPP liaison. Over time, Miami Beach's public collection has grown in sophistication as has recognition of its quality, said AIPP chairman Jeremy T. Chestler. Dan Graham is a contemporary art luminary, and for our city to own a sculpture of this importance ensures our role as an international cultural destination. The AIPP is a City program that works to enhance the character of Miami Beach. The AIPP committee is made up of residents with special expertise and experience in the arts. The committee makes recommendations for public art commission, acquisition and maintenance for ultimate approvals from the Miami Beach City Commission.

The playful, interactive public art sculpture by world-renowned artist Dan Graham is modeled after Miami Beachs hotel swimming pools of the 50s. It sits on Lincoln Roads new pedestrian plaza near the Regal Cinema.

surroundings, while at the same time seeing the people and surroundings outside. Graham spoke about his work at the unveiling, which took place during Art Basel Miami Beach. Most pavilions are very playful but specifically this pavilion; it has two aspects, concave and convex two-way mirrors so if you see yourself on the convex side and you are overweight, you are very thin, Graham explained. The work is alsoMartin Schuettpelz 25.03.2008

GET ROCkED BY ART36TH ANNUAl MIAMI BEACH FEsTIVAl OF THE ARTs january 30 31, 2010 | Ocean Terrace | 10AM 6PM The Festival is proud to present KISS bands front man Paul Stanley as its 2010 festival poster artist. In addition to his musical endeavors, Stanley has with great success dabbled in the other arts world. His poster will be auctioned to benefit Arts for Learnings arts programs in Miami Beach schools and parks. The signature community event is expected to attract 30,000 visitors and will showcase 150 artists from across the nation, with an eclectic mix of paintings, sculpture, photographs, glass and ceramic art, and jewelry. miamibeachfestivalofthearts.comCONGRATUlATIONs to the COlONY THEATRE FOR 75 YEARs OF ENTERTAINMENT. Look out for details on the anniversary celebration on January 25, 201018 MB magazine January - March, 2010

SLEEpLESS NIGHT

It was one of those never-to-be-forgotten sleepless nights worth remembering. There were over 150 free arts and entertainment events scattered amongst 150 venues. Close to 180,000 insomniacs were there to experience it all and take in the culturally enriching experience all night, without a blink. The countdown never stops and it has begun for the next Sleepless Night on 11.06.10. Go to sleeplessnight.org for post event photos, T-shirts, and survey.

culturalcalendarlINCOlN ROAD ART WAlk First Saturday of Every Month artcentersf.org | 305.674.8278 BAss MUsEUM OF ART Tracey Moffatt - January 23April 11 Where Do We Go from Here? through March 14 bassmuseum.org | 305.673.7530 CUBAN ClAssICAl BAllET OF MIAMI: slEEPING BEAUTY February 20 & 21 Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason cubanclassicalballet.org 305.549.7199 MIAMI sYMPHONY ORCHEsTRA February 21, March 21 & April 10 Lincoln Theatre | themiso.org 305.275.5666 MIAMI DANCE FEsTIVAl April 1 May 9 - Various locations momentumdance.com MIAMI lYRIC OPERA: DON PAsqUAlE April 22 & 24 Colony Theatre miamilyrocopera.org 305.297.3619 MIAMI INTERNATIONAl FIlM FEsTIVAl March 4 15 Various locations miamifilmfestival.com

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Arte con curvasUna nueva e interactiva escultura pblica ha llegado a lincoln road. la escultura fue realizada por el artista internacionalmente reconocido dan graham, famoso por sus pabellones pblicos por todo el mundo que permiten que las audiencias caminen dentro. titulada morris en honor al famoso arquitecto maestro de miami Beach morris lapidus, el pabelln de vidrio y acero de 10 pies de alto se sienta en la nueva plaza peatonal recientemente abierta en lincoln road, entre la Avenida lenox y Alton road. esta est rodeada por fuentes de agua, cipreses y piezas de mosaico.

ESQuINA CuLTuRAL

mundo, en las ms prestigiosas galeras, museos y espacios pblicos. su trabajo consiste en esculturas, videos, pelculas, representaciones, fotografas y estructuras de espejos y cristales, y sus famosos pabellones que inspiran la interaccin entre la obra de arte y el espectador. el arte pblico de graham llega a miami Beach en un momento en el que la ciudad est disfrutando de una reputacin nacional e internacional de una comunidad cultural dinmica. su liderazgo en las artes visuales se refleja en su decisin de invertir en programas como Arte en lugares pblicos (Aipp-Arts in public places). dan graham fue seleccionado por

la escultura tiene forma de un rin curvilneo y est hecha a imitacin de las piscinas de los hoteles de miami Beach de los aos 50. de cerca, sientes que el pabelln te invita a entrar y jugar. Una vez adentro, sientes como si estuvieses caminando por un laberinto brillante de espejos dobles. sus paredes te permiten verte a ti mismo y el entorno en el que ests, a la vez que puedes observar a la gente y los alrededores en el exterior. graham habl sobre su obra en la inauguracin, que tuvo lugar durante el evento Art Basel miami Beach. la mayora de pabellones son festivos, pero este pabelln lo es especficamente. tiene dos facetas con espejos de dos lados, cncavo y convexo. si te ves en el lado del convexo y estas sobre peso, te vers ms delgado, explic graham. la obra tambin ofrece oportunidad para que las familias se tomen fotografas juntas. desde que comenz su carrera en los 60, el artista autodidacta ha estado exponiendo sus obras a traves del

Aipp despus de una evaluacin extensa, ya que era quien tena ms reconocimiento internacional. sabamos que el sentido de la esttica y la naturaleza conceptual de su conjunto de obras respondera mejor al entorno arquitectnico de este proyecto y de lincoln road, dijo dennis leyva, coordinador de la industria del entretenimiento y de Aipp de miami Beach. dan graham es una persona

SLEEpLESS NIGHTFue una de esas inolvidables noches en blanco que vale la pena recordar. haba ms de 150 eventos gratuitos de artes y entretenimiento dispersos en 150 sitios. Asistieron cerca de 180,000 insomnes para vivir la experiencia y disfrutar toda la noche de la atmsfera culturalmente enriquecedora, sin pestaear. la cuenta regresiva nunca se termina y ha comenzado ya para la siguiente noche en blanco que se llevar a cabo el 11.06.10. vaya a sleeplessnight.org para ver las fotografas del evento, las camisetas y la encuesta.

clebre del arte contemporneo, y poseer una escultura de esta importancia garantiza nuestro papel como destino cultural internacional", dijo el presidente de Aipp Jeremy t. chestler. Aipp es un programa municipal y su comit est constituido por residentes con conocimientos y experiencia en las artes. este hace recomendaciones para el encargo, las adquisiciones y el mantenimiento del arte pblico para que sean aprobadas finalmente por la comisin municipal de miami Beach.

TRIGsIMO sEXTO FEsTIVAl ANUAl DE lAs ARTEs DE MIAMI BEACH30 y 31 de enero de 2010 | Ocean Terrace | 10AM 6PM el Festival se enorgullece en presentar al vocalista de la banda Kiss, paul stanley, como el artista principal del festival de 2010. Adems de sus logros musicales, stanley ha incursionado con gran xito en el otro mundo de las artes. su afiche se subastar en beneficio de los programas de artes de Arts for learning en las escuelas y los parques de miami Beach. se espera que el evento comunitario distintivo atraiga 30,000 visitantes y sirva de vitrina a 150 artistas en toda la nacin, con una mezcla eclctica de pinturas, esculturas, fotografas, arte en vidrio y cermica, y joyera.

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Lets TalkImagine our youth actively engaged in a conversation with a respected professional member of our community. Through the City of Miami Beach Education Compact and Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Speakers Bureau, youth throughout our community now have access to community professionals who have volunteered to share their knowledge and expertise with students in our public schools. At first glance, the Miami Beach Speakers Bureau is a cadre of committed and articulate professionals able to make strong and effective presentations to the youth in our community. A deeper look reveals that it is a tool for building intergenerational respect, and trust. Nautilus Middle School was the first Miami Beach school to access the bureau and invited Erica French, Educate Tomorrow program developer, to speak at their National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony. Her story impacted the students in a major way," said Abigail Lawrence, teacher and National Honor Society advisor. "They seem to have absorbed a sense of understanding that they can do anything. Well-qualified speakers bring a wealth of lifetime experience into the classroom. Their often poignant testimony not only affects students deeply, but also creates memories that transcend text chapters and sections. Daniela Guerra, Nautilus eighth grader, agreed, Frenchs story made me realize that even the smallest things make a difference. Speakers provide real-life examples that can never be fully communicated through classroom lecture and discussion. Young people have the opportunity to gain information and insight from speakers in areas such as career planning, educational options, community resources, organizational skills, job opportunities, and service learning opportunities. Community speakers also gain an awareness of the interests and needs of youth in Miami Beach. Inviting speakers can substitute for field trips that may no longer be feasible due to budget bridges of understanding,

NEXT GENERATIONBY DR. lEslIE ROsENFElD

Community professionals Enhance Classroom Learning

Erica French (center), program developer of Educate Tomorrow, speaks with Nautilus Middle school students Driany Alfonso (left) and Cora Coleman (right), during their induction into the National junior Honor society.

cuts. Speakers also break the monotony of daily instruction, something students appreciate. Miami Beach High School forensic science students recently benefited from a visit by local crime scene investigator, J.C. Pedroso. The students actually experienced how the skills and techniques they learn in the classroom are applied to a real crime scene, said Luisa Diaz, Miami Beach Senior High teacher. Many of the students really enjoyed learning the path to their career aspirations. Student Carolina Berdullas exclaimed, Working sideby-side with specialists during our mock crime scene was thrilling.

A list of available speakers has been developed that reflect a variety of subject areas and levels of expertise. Many more professions can be added too. Often, the best source of speakers is our own parents, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) members, community professionals, and alumni. To request a speaker, teachers can consult the speakers list and determine if a particular speaker might benefit the lesson plan outcomes. For more information or if you're interested in joining the Speakers Bureau, please contact Thomas Kernan, Speakers Bureau liaison: tkernan@caaconnect. com. For additional information, please visit the city

Another student, Karina Saenz, continued, The best way to learn forensics is through hands on experience with a real professional, and this is exactly what we did. The Speakers Bureau is offered as a resource to our school community, providing access to interesting and informed professionals who can increase students understanding on various topics.

of miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl. gov and click on the education tab, or contact dr. leslie rosenfeld at lrosenfeld@miamibeachfl.gov.

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Hablemosimagine a nuestros jvenes participando en una conversacin con un profesional respetado integrante de nuestra comunidad. A travs del programa education compact de la ciudad de miami Beach y del panel de conferencistas de la cmara de comercio de miami Beach, los jvenes de nuestra comunidad tienen ahora acceso a profesionales comunitarios que se ofrecen como voluntarios para compartir sus conocimientos y su experiencia con los estudiantes de nuestras escuelas pblicas. A primera vista, el panel un d e diaz, la con conferencistas de miami Beach es profesionales comprometidos que se y que pueden hacer presentaciones jvenes de nuestra comunidad. Una revela que se trata de una importante construir puentes intergeneracionales comprensin, respeto y confianza. nautilus middle school fue la primera escuela de miami Beach en tener acceso al panel, e invit a erica French, creadora del programa educate tomorrow, para hablar en la ceremonia de induccin de su national Junior honor society. Abigail lawrence, profesora y asesora de la national honor society, dijo lo siguiente: su historia tuvo un gran efecto en los estudiantes. parece que asimilaron bien la idea de que pueden hacer cualquier cosa. los conferencistas bien calificados aportan un caudal de experiencia de vida a los salones de clases. sus testimonios a menudo conmovedores no solo afectan profundamente a los estudiantes, sino que tambin crean recuerdos que trascienden los captulos y las secciones de los textos. daniela guerra, estudiante de octavo grado de la escuela nautilus, dijo que la historia de Francia hizo que me diera cuenta que incluso las cosas ms pequeas hacen la diferencia. los conferencistas ofrecen ejemplos de la vida real que nunca pueden ser expresados completamente en las charlas y discusiones dentro de los salones de clases. los jvenes tienen la oportunidad de obtener informacin y entendimiento de los conferencistas en reas como las siguientes: Orientacinprofesional. Opcioneseducativas. Recursoscomunitarios. Habilidadesorganizativas. Oportunidadesdetrabajo. Oportunidadesdeaprendizajemedianteserviciocomunitario. grupo de expresan con facilidad, eficaces y vivas a los mirada ms profunda herramienta para d e

NuEVA GENERACIN

POR DR. LESLIE ROSENFELD

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tambin rompen la monotona de la enseanza diaria, algo que los estudiantes agradecen. los estudiantes de ciencia forense del instituto de enseanza secundaria de miami Beach se beneficiaron hace poco con la visita de J.c. pedroso, un criminalista de campo de la localidad. los estudiantes experimentaron la manera como las habilidades y las tcnicas que aprenden en clase se aplican

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otra estudiante, Karina saenz, dijo tambin que la mejor manera de aprender la ciencia forense es mediante la experiencia prctica al lado de un profesional verdadero, y eso es exactamente lo que hicimos. el panel de conferencistas se ofrece como un recurso para nuestra comunidad escolar, ya que ofrece acceso a profesionales interesantes e informados que pueden incrementar el conocimiento de los estudiantes en diversos temas. se ha creado una lista de conferencistas disponibles, la cual refleja diversas reas temticas y niveles de experiencia. tambin pueden aadirse muchos ms profesionales. casi siempre la mejor fuente de conferencistas proviene de nuestros propios padres de familia, de los integrantes de la Asociacin de madres y padres de Alumnos (ptA, parent teacher Association), de los profesionales comunitarios y de los alumnos. para solicitar la asistencia de un conferencista, los profesores pueden consultar la lista y determinar si un conferencista en especial puede beneficiar el resultado de la planificacin de la leccin. A continuacin, deben comunicarse con thomas Kernan, coordinador del panel de conferencistas, a la direccin electrnica tkernan@caaconnect.com para obtener informacin de contacto y determinar las necesidades y las fechas disponibles. si le interesa incorporarse al panel de conferencistas, enve su informacin de contacto al correo electrnico indicado arriba. Si desea informacin adicional, visite el sitio web de la Ciudad de Miami Beach en www.miamibeachfl.gov y haga clic en la ficha Educacin, o comunquese con el Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld a la direccin lrosenfeld@miamibeachfl.gov. ACTUAlIzACION: PROGRAMA EDUCATION COMPACT Pgina 46

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Continuing Our Journey to ExcellenceUPDATE ON OUR PROGRESSMIAMI BEACHS VISION IS TO BE Cleaner and Safer; Beautiful and Vibrant A Unique Urban and Historic Environment A Mature, Stable, Residential Community with Well-Improved Infrastructure A Cultural, Entertainment Tourism Capital and an International Center for Innovation and Business; While Maximizing Value to Our Community for the Tax Dollars Paid. In 2009, the City of Miami Beach conducted its third set of community surveys, conducted biannually since 2005. The Community Surveys provide resident input on quality of life, city services, and taxes; and to identify key drivers for improvement. Impressively, all 31 of the residential tracking questions from the 2007 survey experienced increases in each of the areas measured by an overall average of approximately 7.0 percent; and 28 of 32 business tracking questions experienced increases measured by an overall average of approximately 8.8 percent. The City has achieved a great deal by staying focused on its strategic priorities. By using performance measurements to gauge how well it is managing resources and delivering services, the city has areas that have seen significant improvements since its plan was first envisioned. It is unusual for an entity to see improvement across such a broad range of areas, and the significant percentage increase in each of these areas is even more unusual, said Miami Beach City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez.

cleaner & saferThe City has maintained expanded cleanliness services implemented in recent

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Key Intended OutcomesClEANER Improve cleanliness of Miami Beach rights of way especially in business areas Improve cleanliness of city beaches sAFER Increase visibility of police Maintain crime rates at or below national trends

years for commercial and entertainment areas, alleys, parking lots, beaches, and residential areas. Cleanliness continues to be one of the changes that would make Miami Beach a better place to live, work, play, or visit. Using a quantitative index to assess the impact of these efforts, the results have shown significant overall improvement. Between FY 2005/06 and FY 2008/09, the overall citywide cleanliness score improved by 17 percent and the percentage of citywide cleanliness assessments rating clean or very clean improved by 16 percent during the same period. The 2009 survey also showed a 14 percent improvement by businesses overall in the rating of cleanliness of streets in business areas. None-theless, residents continue to view cleanliness as an important service area, and in the 2009 survey, it was the most important service to retain.% of citywide cleanliness assessments rating clean or very clean90%

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2009 tax millage rate remains the same as the prior year. In addition, the Citys overall combined millage rate remains approximately 2.8 mills lower than it was in FY 1999/00, and it is lower than the total combined millage for 23 municipalities in Miami-Dade County.26 MB magazine January - March, 2010

Cleanliness of waterways in 2009 rated better than during the 2005 surveys (62% of residents and businesses rating as excellent or good compared to 49% in 2005), but continues to be an area for improvement.

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beautiful & vibrant; a unique urban & historic environment; a mature stable residential community with well-improved infrastructureKey Intended Outcomes Ensure compliance with code within reasonable time frame Ensure safety and appearance of building structures and sites Stabilize residential condominiums Maintain Miami Beach public areas & rights of way citywide Protect historic building stock Maintain strong growth management policies Increase satisfaction with family recreational activities Improve the lives of elderly residents Enhance learning opportunities for youth Reduce the number of homeless Increase access to workforce or affordable housing Promote and celebrate our citys diversity In 2009, 64 percent of residents and 68 percent of businesses rated the level of code enforcement and ordinances established by the City as about the right amount. And during FY 2008/09, several restoration and streetscape renewal projects were funded including: Avenue Welcome Sign, Harding LincolnHomeless Census350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 250 200 150 100 50 090% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

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schools received A grades and the high school earned a B. The resident surveys in 2005, 2007, and 2009 confirmed that safety is one of the top quality of life factors for our residents. In contrast to recent national trends, the citys crime rate decreased steadily through FY 2006 and has since remained steady. Although the city experienced a slight increase in overall crime rates last year, crime is still significantly below historical levels, with a 25 percent decrease between 2000 and 2008. Further, the increase in property crime was significantly less than national increases. National crime rates for burglaries, robberies, and larcenies nationwide increased by 32 percent, 39 percent, and 40 percent respectively. Furthermore, accomplished much to has been address90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

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fees for after-school, specialty camps and intramural athletic leagues and scholarship programs are also available for numerous recreational programs increasing access to all our residents. Free and reduced access to our various pools has led to dramatic increases in usage yearround with a 78.8 percent increase overall since 2005.

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well-improved infrastructurePedestrian and bicycle enhancements continue to provide addition, the City garage located adjacent to the New World Symphonys new performance center will provide an additional 523 spaces in the City Center area once complete. The Citys capital improvement program continues as a top priority. In the last year alone, completed projects included: South Pointe Park North Beach Recreation Corridor Normandy Shores Golf Course 10 Street Auditorium/Beach Patrol Headquarters Belle Isle Completed capital improvement projects have been well received and there are more to come. The percentage of capital improvement projects on schedule during the planning phase, the design phase, and the construction phase has improved significantly.

Key Intended Outcomes Enhance mobility throughout the city Improve parking availability Preserve our beaches Ensure value and timely delivery of quality capital projects Ensure well-maintained facilities Maintain citys Infrastructure Improve storm drainage citywide

alternatives to the large portion of the community who do not use a car as their primary mode of travel. The Citys first Bikeways Master Plan provides for a total of 214 bike racks citywide, with an additional 70 next year. A selfservice Bicycle Rental Program will begin soon; which, in addition to supporting environmental sustainability, will also increase multi-modal mobility throughout the city. Parking availability remains a priority, with renovations to several parking lots citywide providing an additional 267 parking spaces over the last four years. While we lost 411 spaces from the lots now under construction for the New World Symphony facility, and 23 spaces from the expiration of a revenue sharing lease agreement with the Wolfsonian-Florida International University, the recently completed City Hall garage and the public spaces operated by the City at the Fifth and Alton establishment provide 1,150 additional parking spaces combined. In# of parking spaces

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a cultural, entertainment tourism capital & an international center for innovation and businessThe City continues to make efforts to keep its status as one of the main tourist destinations nationally and internationally. Although these key intended outcomes have recently been added to the Citys strategic plan the City had already implemented a 25/7 marketing campaign to promote the city as a destination brand and selected a new facility manager for the Miami Beach Convention Center to promote facility usage. Despite the recent downturn in the economy, the number of visitors remained above prior year levels, with a slight decline in 2008.80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%FY 2004/05 FY 2005/06 FY 2006/07 FY 2007/08 FY 2008/09

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Key Intended Outcomes Maximize Miami Beach as a destination brand Improve Convention Center facility Diversity business base in Miami Beach6 5 4 3 2 1 028 MB magazine January - March, 2010CY 2003/04 CY 2004/05

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maximizing value to our community for the tax dollars paidKey Intended Outcomes Maximize efficient delivery of services Control costs of payroll including salary and fringes/ Minimize taxes/Ensure expenditure trends are sustainable over the long term Increase community satisfaction with City government priority now has been added to the vision statement and supporting priorities expanded. However, since 2005 when the City first began tracking resident and business perceptions regarding their value for tax dollars paid, there has been improvement. The City experienced unprecedented growth in property tax revenues through 2007 allowing us to address significant community needs and desires, enhanced free access to services, and generally enhance service levels while, at the same time, reducing tax rates. However, since that time, the City has faced significant declines in property tax revenues due to state legislated decreases and a subsequent downturn in the real estate market. Despite these recent declines, the resident and business perceptions regarding value of services for tax dollars paid has significantly improved, and now Miami Beach rates similar to other cities when comparing to other jurisdictions in2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0Combined Tax Levy (Millions)

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Florida and other parts of the country. The Citys overall combined millage rate - the amount each property owner pays in property taxes per $1,000 of value -- remains approximately 2.8 mills lower than it was in FY 1999/00, and is lower than the total combined adopted millage for 23 municipalities in Miami-Dade County. In fact, 75 percent of residential respondents and 68 percent of business respondents strongly agree or agree that Miami Beach City government is meeting their needs, both improving significantly from prior surveys.% rating the Overall Value of City services for tax dollars paid as good or excellent70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%RESIDENTS BUSINESSES

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supporting outcomes to sustainability of visionEnsuring the long-term sustainability of our Endorsing the adoption of the U.S. Mayors Conference Climate Control Initiative The Citys journey can be tracked through various enhanced communication tools like this magazine, original programs on MBTV-77, and through new emerging social media tools like Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and YouTube. Free WiFi access is now available citywide to access more information via the Internet. The Citys Web site also continues to be updated. In fact, 89 percent of residents and 93 percent of businesses reported being very satisfied or satisfied with the website. Despite the downturn in the economy, the City has been successful in maintaining reserves and adhering to the Citys adopted financial policies. As a result, the Citys current bond rating remains strong. The City is committed to evaluating performance results to ensure we are following the plan, our vision for the future.miamibeachfl.gov 29

Key Intended Outcomes Enhance the environmental sustainability of the community Enhance external and internal communications from and within the city Improve processes through information technology Expand e-government Improve the Citys overall financial health and maintain overall bond rating Promote transparency of City operations Strengthen internal controls

City government, including environmental sustainability, improved communications with our residents, improving access and processes through information technology, and ensuring financial sustainability, continue to be a priority; while improving transparency and internal controls are new priorities added to the strategic plan in 2009. Several initiatives have been implemented to sustain the environment and address issues of concern to the community, including: Expanding recycling efforts through the development of a Public Area Recycling Program and the expansion of the single and multi family recycling program through a single-stream collection program Performing a Comprehensive Energy and Resource Use Audit with projects to include eight energy conservation measures with a projected annual savings of over $1 million.

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*Bond credit rating assesses the credit worthiness of the Citys debt issues. It is analogous to credit ratings for individuals and countries. The credit rating is a financial indicator to potential investors of debt securities such as bonds. These are assigned by credit rating agencies such as Standard & Poors and have letter designations such as AAA, B, CC.

Seguimos avanzando hacia la excelenciaMIAMI BEACH TIENE LA VISIN DE SER:

en 2009, la ciudad de miami Beach llev a cabo su tercera serie de encuestas a la poblacin, como lo ha venido haciendo semestralmente desde 2005. estas encuestas permiten conocer la opinin de los residentes sobre la calidad de vida, los servicios de la ciudad y los impuestos, as como identificar reas clave de mejoras. de manera sorprendente, para las 31 preguntas de seguimiento con respecto a 2007 dirigidas a los residentes, en cada una de las reas estudiadas s