Commissioner Weithorn announces Budget Workshops -- second week in July.

It is my sincerely pleasure to send you summer greetings on behalf of Commissioner Deede Weithorn. As you may know, among Commissioner Weithorn’s top priorities is the municipal budget. For the past four-and-a-half years, Commissioner Weithorn has advocated that items and projects presented at Commission or Committees, which have not been budgeted for the current fiscal year, be deferred to budget season for consideration.

This year, our budget workshops for FY 2012/13 have been scheduled to take place during the second week of July. These workshops present an opportunity to analyze available monies, determine which projects will be funded, and set a tentative mileage rate for the coming fiscal year. To that end, July 9th will be Capital Day – when the Commission will consider pending and proposed capital improvement projects for budgetary allocations.

Below, please find the agenda for this year’s workshops; it is Commissioner Weithorn’s hope to have public participation.

July 9, 2012
Budget Briefing: Capital Projects;
Budget Briefing: Proposed Information and Communications Technology Fund Projects


July 10, 2012
Budget Briefing: Status Update on FY 2012/13 General Fund Operating Budget;
• July 1 Preliminary Property Tax Values;
• Status of General Fund “Gap”;
• Items Previously Referred for Discussion

July 11, 2012
Budget Briefing: Potential Efficiencies, Outsourcing, Service Reductions and Service Enhancements / Potential Revenue Enhancements

July 12, 2012
Budget Briefing: Other Issues


Should you have any questions and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Commissioner Weithorn’s office at 305.673.7105.


Thanks,  Alex J. Fernandez
On behalf of Commissioner Deede Weithorn,
City of Miami Beach

Flamingo Park Tennis Center -- Construction Schedule

Flamingo Park Tennis Center Construction Update

In order to expedite the construction schedule, FPNA has agreed to support Saturday construction activity.  The hours of construction are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

From CMB Police Department: Two Recent Incidence Reports within Flamingo Neighborhood

INCIDENT: Armed Robbery - Knife (Sector 4)
DATE REPORTED: 6.9.2012
TIME OCCURRED: 0220 hrs
CASE NUMBER: 2012- 59149
LOCATION: 1617 Jefferson
COMMANDER: Lieutenant Madison
SUPERVISOR: Sergeant Wirth
LEAD OFFICER: Officer Bolduc
LEAD DETECTIVE: TBD

WHO WAS NOTIFIED: Robbery Detective Holbrook notified via dispatch. Command Staff notified via this document.

DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT: The victim reported that while walking in the 1600 block of Jefferson Avenue she was robbed. The subject approached the victim from behind. The victim turned to face the subject. The subject brandished a knife and mumbled a few words. The victim threw her belongings on the ground. The subject grabbed her iPhone worth $400 and fled as a passenger in a dark car. There were no injuries. The victim can identify the subject.

SUBJECT: B/M; 501.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: None at this time.

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INCIDENT: Strong Arm Robbery (Sector 1)

DATE: June 09, 2012
TIME: 0445 hours
CASE NUMBER: 2012-59208
LOCATION: 5 Street & Michigan
COMMANDER: Lieutenant Madison
SUPERVISOR: Sergeant Dohler
LEAD OFFICER: Officer Anderson
LEAD DETECTIVE: Pending

WHO WAS NOTIFIED: Detective Holbrook was notified via dispatch. Command Staff and PIO were notified via this form.

DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT: The victim reported that while walking in the area of 5 Street & Michigan Avenue she was robbed. The subject approached the victim from behind and pushed her down to the ground. The victim turned to face the subject. The subject snatched her iPhone worth $400. The subject ran around the corner. The victim heard a car door slam and drive away. There were no injuries. The victim can identify the subject.

SUBJECT(S): W/L/M; 506; khaki bottom
CHARGE(S): Pending
MEDIA INQUIRIES: None

Flamingo Tennis Center -- Weekly Construction Update

Flamingo Park Tennis Center Construction Update Monday, June 4 – Friday, June 8, 2012 Upcoming Improvements Tennis Pro-Shop

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The Tennis Pro-Shop and its staff will be relocated temporarily to the trailer on June 5.

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Please remove all items from the bathroom lockers located within the pro-shop building. All items must be cleared from the bathrooms by the end of the day on Tuesday.

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A general use bathroom will be provided within the pro-shop. The bathrooms at the softball field will also be available for use between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.

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Demolition of the pro-shop building is scheduled for the week of June 11. Ongoing Improvements North Courts

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The contractor will continue drainage activities. These activities will continue for approximately one week. The construction schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. The City of Miami Beach invites the residents and the users of Flamingo Park Holtz Tennis Center to join us for a groundbreaking ceremony at the tennis courts on Friday, June 8 at 10 a.m. **NOTE: All users of the facility must enter the south battery of tennis courts from the southern side of the park, near 11 Street. Pedestrian Flow & Hours of Operation

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Construction hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Tennis Pro-Shop hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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Please observe the Maintenance of Pedestrian Signs placed throughout the facility. Access will be provided at all times to the tennis courts and pro-shop.

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Please use caution when traveling through the area and obey all roadway signs. We thank you for your cooperation. For more information, or to report events or special accommodations, contact the Project Public Information Officer, Maria Palacios at 305.673.7071 or via email at MariaPalacios@Miamibeachfl.gov.