MB Volume 8 Issue 3 Spring 2013

SPRING/primavera 2013
REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY INFORME A LA COMUNIDAD HOW TO CROSS THE STREET SAFELY CMO CRUZAR LA CALLE THERE'S MUSIC IN THE AIR HAY MSICA EN EL AIRE RECREATION REVIEW GUA DE RECREACIN
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Annual Report / Informe Anual
SPRING 2013 | VOLUME 8 | Issue No 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
06 AT YOUR SERVICE / PARA SERVIRLE
PRODUCTION Office of Communications ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER FOR COMMUNICATIONS Mark Taxis Editor-IN-CHIEF Nannette Rodriguez Design DIRECTOR Camilo Rojas-Lavado Designer Jackie Gonzalez Contributing Writers Ivette Diaz Shari Holbert-Lipner Millie McFadden Yudy Piniero Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld Contributing PHOTOGRAPHERs Luis Almeida Jackie Gonzalez Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld Elizabeth Wheaton Advertisement tonyadaniels@maimibeachfl.gov contact us mbmagazine@miamibeachfl.gov 305.673.7575
Convention center district plans | Respect The Scene | Road Closures Planes para el centro de convencione | respeta la escena | carreteras cerradas
09 CULTURAL CORNER / ESQUINA CULTURAL
Poems and songs all over the beach. / Poemas y canciones por toda la playa.
12 NEXT GENERATION / PRXIMA GENERACIN
First aid essentials in youth terms. Elementos esenciales de primeros auxilios en trminos juveniles.
15 YOUR SPACE / SU ESPACIO
Keeping our animal population in check. Keeping our animal population in check.
18 FEATURE: ANNUAL REPORT / INFORME ANUAL
Our Journey to Excellence Continues Nuestro Camino a la Excelencia Contina

26 SAFETY FIRST / SEGURIDAD PBLICA
New stormwater drains for rainy season. Nuevos drenajes para la temporada de lluvias.
29 SINCE YOU ASKED / USTED PREGUNT
Dade Boulevard project & beach renourishment Projecto en Dade Boulevard y renovacin de la playa
30 PLANNED PROGRESS / PROGRESO PLANIFICADO
Cover Contest Winner Ganador Concurso De Portada Matilde Soviana
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Pedestrians vs. drivers: Whose turn is it? Los que caminan contra los conductores: A quin le toca?
32 GREEN SPACE / ESPACIO ECOLGICO
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THE WHEELs aRE TuRNINg TRAnSPORTE En ACCIn LENdINg a HELPINg HaNd AYudAndO A LA COMunIdAd IndIGEnA
WINTER/inVierno 2013
The path to a greener tomorrow. El camino hacia un futuro ms verde.

36 HEALTH AND FITNESS / SALUD Y APTITUD
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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 city-sponsored 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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MAYOR Matti Herrera Bower 305.673.7035 mayorbower@miamibeachfl.gov Current Term 20112013 First elected 1999 Profession Mayor Commissioner Jorge R. Exposito 305.673.7104 jorge@miamibeachfl.gov Current Term 20092013 First elected 2009, Group II Profession VP, Claims Commissioner Edward L. Tobin 305.673.7107 ed@miamibeachfl.gov Current Term 20112015 First elected 2007, Group V Profession Attorney Commissioner Michael C. Gngora 305.673.7103 michael@miamibeachfl.gov Current Term 20092013 First elected 06-07, Group V Profession Attorney Commissioner Deede Weithorn 305.673.7105 deede@miamibeachfl.gov Current Term 20112015 First elected 2007, Group VI Profession CPA Commissioner Jerry Libbin 305.673.7106 jerry@miamibeachfl.gov Current Term 20092013 First elected 2005, Group I Profession COC CEO Commissioner Jonah Wolfson 305.673.7102 jonah@miamibeachfl.gov Current Term 20112015 First elected 2007, Group IV Profession Attorney
CITY MANAGERS MESSAGE CARTA DEL ADMINISTRADOR

In November, I submitted my name for the city manager position because I realized Miami Beach needed someone who truly cares about city to step up for this important Jimmy L. Morales role. I thank the mayor and commissioners for giving me this opportunity to serve you. This city is very special to me. As a native son, I am a product of its neighborhoods, parks system and public schools. That is why I am honored and excited to be coming back home at a critical time to provide the kind of executive leadership this city needs to usher Miami Beach government into a new era of excellence, cooperation and progress. It is with tremendous humility that I pledge to the residents of this community that I am here solely as an experienced administrator who is determined to restore your trust in government with a focus on integrity, accountability, transparency and customer service. We all want our city to prosper, which is why I plan to work with the commission and you the residents to implement your vision for the future of Miami Beach. The challenge is to strike the right balance between growth and preservation of our residential neighborhoods and history. Together, we accomplish great things. As we head into the summer months, and prepare for budget season, we remain committed to providing residents with the best services at the lowest cost to taxpayers. We will also need to tackle the convention center project and address the challenges posed by rising sea levels. I have a huge task ahead of me, but I look forward to it. Now, lets all work together to remind the world that Miami Beach continues to be the best city to live, work, learn and play. En noviembre, me present como candidato al cargo de administrador de la ciudad, consciente de que Miami Beach necesitaba en este puesto importante a una persona que realmente se interesara por la ciudad. Agradezco al alcalde y a los miembros de la Comisin por darme la oportunidad de trabajar a su servicio. Miami Beach es muy especial para m. Como hijo nativo de la ciudad, soy producto de sus barrios, sus parques y sus escuelas pblicas. Por eso, me siento honrado y animado de volver a casa en un momento clave para brindar el tipo de liderazgo ejecutivo que requiere la ciudad a fin de guiar al gobierno de Miami Beach hacia una nueva era de excelencia, cooperacin y progreso. Con toda humildad, afirmo ante los residentes el compromiso de que estoy aqu slo como un administrador experimentado que tiene la determinacin de restablecer su confianza en el gobierno, teniendo como centro de enfoque la integridad, la responsabilidad, la transparencia y el servicio. Todos queremos que nuestra ciudad prospere, y es la razn por la cual pienso trabajar con la Comisin y con ustedes los residentes a fin de hacer realidad su visin para el futuro de Miami Beach. El reto es lograr el equilibrio adecuado entre crecimiento y conservacin de nuestra historia y nuestros barrios residenciales. Juntos, logramos grandes cosas. Mientras nos acercamos a la temporada de verano y nos preparamos para las sesiones de discusin del presupuesto, seguimos comprometidos a prestar a los residentes los mejores servicios, que supongan el menor costo para los contribuyentes. Debemos abordar tambin el proyecto del centro de convenciones y encarar los desafos que plantea el crecimiento de los niveles martimos. Me espera una labor de envergadura, pero estoy listo para asumirla. Ahora, los invito a que trabajemos todos juntos para recordarle al mundo que Miami Beach sigue siendo la mejor ciudad para vivir, trabajar, aprender y entretenerse.
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RESIDENTS WITH PERKS

From free events to discounted programs, the City of Miami Beach offers residents the perks they deserve to live, work and play in our lively community. Go to miamibeachfl.gov and click on Residents for a list of more perks.
ONE STOP SHOP OPENS / ABRE CENTRO DE SERVICIOS

Several city services such as licensing, resort tax, liens, utility billing and parking permit operations have merged in order to bring you better customer service. The customer service center is conveniently located on the corner of Meridian Avenue and 18 Street and is open 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
1755 Meridian Avenue | City Hall Garage Building
Varios servicios de la ciudad como licencias, impuestos, y permiso de estacionamiento se han unido para ofrecer el mejor servicio al cliente. El centro de servicio est situado en la esquina de Meridian Avenue y la calle 18 y abre desde las 8:30 a.m. hasta las 6 p.m. del lunes al viernes.
RESIDENTES CON BENEFICIOS

La Ciudad de Miami Beach le ofrece a sus residents los beneficios que ellos se merecen para vivir, trabajar y divertirse en nuestra dinmica ciudad. Visite miamibeachfl.gov y presione la opcin Residentes para ver ms beneficios desde eventos especiales a programas descontados y mucho ms.
EXPANSION OF MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION / DISTRITO DE CONVENCIONES CENTER DISTRICT
Public input is essential to the process of developing the proposed 52-acre Miami Beach Convention Center District, which is in Phase II. At this stage, the two top qualified teams have created preliminary plans for the convention center district through the collection of thoughts and ideas from residents and officials. The City Commission will host several meetings in May. A decision on which team will proceed to the next phase is expected as early as June 5 at the City Commission meeting. Los comentarios del pblico son esencial para el proceso de planificar el distrito de convenciones de Miami Beach. En esta etapa, los dos equipos preseleccionados para crear planes preliminares para el distrito escuchan las ideas de los residentes y oficiales para desarrollar esos planes. La Comisin tendr varias reuniones en mayo para debatir las propuestas. Se espera una decisin tan pronto como el 5 de junio en la reunin de la Comisin.
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CONSTRUCTION ALERT / ALERTA DE TRANSITO

Allow extra time to reach your destination now that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun improvement projects along Alton Road between 5 Street and Michigan Avenue and Collins Avenue between 5 Street and Lincoln Road. Expect lane closures, detours, and occasional closures of on-street parking areas. Some nightime work may be necessary. For detailed project and road closure information, visit www.fdotmiamidade.com or contact Public Information Specialist Heather Leslie at 305.905.5876 or Heather@hmlpublicoutreach. com. Call 511 for live traffic updates. Permite ms tiempo para llegar a su destino ahora que el departamento de transporte de la Florida (FDOT) ha comenzado proyectos para mejorar Alton Road entre 5 ST y Michigan Avenue y Collins Avenue entre 5 ST y Lincoln Road. Se puede esperar cierres de vas y de vez en cuando se cerrara las zonas de parqueo a lo largo de la calle. Para ms detalles sobre el proyecto, visite www. fdotmiamidade.com o comunquese con Heather Leslie, la especialista de relaciones pblicas, en 305.905.5876 o Heather@hmlpublicoutreach. com. Llame al 511 pa ra actualizaciones de trfico en vivo.
2013 Commission Meetings Reuniones de la comisin

Commission meetings are generally held monthly in the City Commission Chambers (third floor, City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive) on Wednesdays, unless otherwise indicated, at 9:00 a.m. Live telecasts of the Commission meetings are closed captioned in English (cc) and Spanish (cc3).
2013Schedule
MAY 8 | 22* JUNE 5 JULY 17 august RECESS september 11 october 16 november 13 december 11
*Denotes alternate meeting dates Meetings live & replays Reuniones en vivo y repeticiones
In anticipation of thousands of visitors descending on our beautiful city this Memorial Day Weekend, The City of Miami Beach has been planning diligently to implement a comprehensive and coordinated Major Events Plan (MEP).
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La ciudad de Miami Beach ha estado planeando un plan de eventos especialmente para controlar los miles de visitantes que descienden en nuestra bella ciudad durante el fin de semana de Memorial Day. MBTV Atlantic Broadband (channel/canal 77) AT&T U-verse (channel/canal 99)
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Interactive art and musical performances are sweeping the nation. Last month, you may have seen poems in the sky and musical parades in our streets. Funded by the Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Program, these type of free events invite locals and visitors to interact and participate in the cultural invasion. In partnership with our board, the Cultural Affairs Council, we grant these types of innovative, interactive events in an effort bring art and culture in this case poetry and music to the people, instead of the other way around, said Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Program Manager Gary Farmer. We want to make culture accessible to everyone on Miami Beach, not just the cultural audience. The Cultural Affairs Program in the Department of Tourism and Cultural Development serves as an invaluable resource for Miami Beach. Working closely with the Cultural Arts (CAC), an advisory board founded in 1997, the program sustains, develops and supports the arts in Miami Beach for the enjoyment, education, enrichment and benefit of residents and visitors. The City of Miami Beach makes an ongoing commitment in excess of $6.5 million annually, which includes cultural grants funds, to Los espectculos musicales y artsticos interactivos son el giro que se est extendiendo en el pas. El mes pasado, habrn visto poemas en el cielo y desfiles musicales en las calles. Financiados por el Consejo de Asuntos Culturales, estos tipos de programas gratuitos continan y invitan a residentes y visitantes a interactuar y participar en la invasin cultural. En colaboracin con nuestra junta, el Consejo de Asuntos Culturales, apoyamos este tipo de eventos interactivos e innovadores, en un esfuerzo por llevar hacia la gente el arte y la cultura en este caso, la msica y la poesa, en lugar de lo contrario, comenta Gary Farmer, director del programa de Asuntos Culturales de Miami Beach. Queremos que la cultura est al alcance de toda la gente de Miami Beach, y no nicamente de la audiencia cultural. El programa de Asuntos Culturales del Departamento de Turismo y Desarrollo Cultural es un recurso invaluable para Miami Beach. En estrecha colaboracin con el Consejo de Artes Culturales (CAC), una junta asesora fundada en 1997, el programa desarrolla y apoya las artes en Miami Beach, para beneficio, disfrute, aprendizaje y enriquecimiento de los residentes y visitantes.
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support programming and operations of artistic organizations in this community. This year, the CAC awarded $650,000 to 43 arts organizations for cultural programming in Miami Beach and six smaller arts groups received a total of $30,000. One of this years recipients: O, Miami, a traveling poetry festival dedicated to weaving traditional readings with innovative poetryin-public-places projects into the fabric of a city. Produced by the University of Wynwood with principal support provided by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, O, Miamis goal is to deliver a poem to every single person in Miami-Dade County who wouldnt necessarily attend a poetry reading, but would read it if within sight. The month-long poetry festival was held in April with three performances taking place on Miami Beach. Poems written by local and visiting poets literally flew over our skies on banners and parade our streets on bicycle-size floats. These events are designed to engage the citys audience with contemporary poetry and all projects are free, said Mary Heaton, the Citys grants and operations administrator. More free, pop-up musical events funded by the Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Programs Arts Gala Grant will take place in May that invite audience participation. The Miami Piano Circle will perform classical and jazz music selections on May 12 at SoundScape in a duo-piano format. And Next @ 19th will present an accordion invasion on May 18 in a parade-style performance as six to 10 accordion players emerge from The Betsy and proceed through the streets to Art Center. Contributing writer Ivette Diaz.
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La Ciudad de Miami Beach mantiene un compromiso constante superior a 6.5 millones de dlares por ao (que incluye fondos para subvenciones culturales), para respaldar la programacin y las operaciones de organizaciones artsticas en nuestra comunidad. Este ao, el CAC otorg 650,000 dlares a 43 organizaciones artsticas para programacin cultural en Miami Beach, y seis grupos artsticos ms pequeos recibieron un total de 30,000 dlares. Uno de los beneficiarios de este ao ha sido O, Miami, un festival de poesa itinerante dedicado a entretejer lecturas tradicionales con proyectos innovadores de poesa en lugares pblicos dentro del espacio urbano. Producido por la Universidad de Wynwood con el apoyo principal de la Fundacin John S. and James L. Knight, el festival O, Miami tiene como meta llevar un poema a cada persona del condado de Miami-Dade que no necesariamente asistira a una lectura de poemas, pero s los leera si los tuviera a la vista. El festival de poesa se realiz en abril con espectculos en Miami Beach. Estos eventos estn pensados para implicar a la audiencia de la ciudad con la poesa contempornea, y todos los proyectos son gratuitos, seala Mary Heaton, administradora de subvenciones y operaciones de la Ciudad. Tambin en mayo habr eventos musicales relmpago gratuitos que invitan a la participacin de la audiencia y que son financiados a travs de la subvencin Arts Gala del programa de Asuntos Culturales de Miami Beach. El 12 de mayo, en SoundScape, el Miami Piano Circle presentar piezas clsicas y de jazz interpretadas a dos pianos. El 18 de mayo, Next @ 19th presentar un espectculo a manera de desfile en el que 10 acordeonistas llenarn las calles de msica desde The Betsy hasta el Art Center. Con la colaboracin de Ivette Diaz.
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Life Safety Program Empowers Youth

Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld
The Fire Department Youth Outreach program offers the following Life Safety workshops for Miami Beach youth First Aid Awareness Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) Safe Sitter Program Fire Safety and Evacuation Pool and Open Water Safety Teen Anti-DUI Cheat the Reaper Program Injury Prevention Blood Pressure Screenings and Awareness Zoey Rolon, Roger Garcia, Igusti Wiyusa, Emilie Vinas, Ninoska Ossorio with Fire Lt Arilys Perez
As more and more parents find they have to work longer hours to make ends meet, many youth must step in for parents who are stepping out.
According to Miami Beach Fire Department officials, children who participate in these programs are more safety conscious and better prepared to handle additional responsibilities. I am especially proud of the user-friendly format of our youth life safety workshops, the thoroughness and the community outreach benefits, stated Fire Chief Javier Otero. Not only do our life safety presentations have the usual first aid components, but they also provide valuable information for youth to identify and prevent situations that could lead to fires, injuries or other emergencies. Amira McCormick, an eight-year-old who participating in the first aid program, said she feels prepared to handle emergencies. I learned how to make an arm sling, she said. I now know how important it is to call 911 in an emergency. For more information on upcoming Beach Fire Department life safety workshops for youth ages five to 18, please visit the Citys website and click on the Education tab.
The Miami Beach Fire Departments Youth Outreach Child Passenger Safety Belt Awareness Program part of the Citys Healthy Eating and Nutrition Education Compact offers a variety of life safety Exercise for All presentations at recreational facilities throughout the year in an effort to improve youth safety. Youth life safety workshops provide a long-term investment for Miami Beach, helping reduce injuries and providing a safer environment for young adolescents, especially latch key children who supervise younger siblings and friends. Seven-year-old Mia Viacava recently attended an after-school workshop for youth on first aid awareness, which took place at Flamingo Park. I learned about blood pressure and what to do if I have a booboo, especially how to apply pressure and use a band-aid, said Viacava, who had the opportunity to meet the firefighter paramedics.
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Cada vez ms familias tienen que apretarse el cinturn y trabajar por ms horas. Mientras tanto, muchos chicos tienen que estar presentes cuando los padres estn ausentes. El programa de participacin juvenil del Departamento de Bomberos de Miami Beach, que forma parte del Paquete Educativo de la Ciudad, mejora considerablemente la seguridad de los ms jvenes y las relaciones comunitarias al ofrecer durante todo el ao, en centros de recreacin, una variedad de presentaciones sobre seguridad vital. Recientemente, chicos y chicas de Miami Beach participaron en un taller en Flamingo Park para aprender sobre primeros auxilios. Mia Viavaca, una pequea de 7 aos que participa en actividades extraescolares en Flamingo Park, tuvo la oportunidad de conocer a los paramdicos del cuerpo de bomberos. Aprend qu es la presin arterial, y qu hacer si tengo una herida; en especial, cmo aplicar presin y usar una curita, cont Mia. La participacin en estos talleres asegura que los chicos sean ms conscientes de la seguridad y estn preparados para asumir ms responsabilidades. Me siento muy orgulloso de lo abordables que son nuestros talleres de seguridad vital para los chicos, de lo completos que son y de sus beneficios al alcance de la comunidad. Nuestras presentaciones sobre seguridad vital no solo tienen los componentes habituales de primeros auxilios, sino que tambin brindan informacin valiosa a los jvenes para identificar y prevenir situaciones que podran provocar incendios, lesiones y otras emergencias, comparti, Javier Otero, jefe de bomberos. Gracias al programa de primeros auxilios, estoy mejor preparada para una emergencia, y tambin aprend a hacer cabestrillos. Ahora s lo importante que es llamar al 911 en caso de emergencia, cuenta Amira McCormick, de 8 aos. Muchos nios que ya estn en edad para tener llaves de la casa cuidan activamente a amigos y hermanos menores. La participacin en estos talleres de seguridad vital dirigidos a los jvenes es una inversin a largo plazo para disminuir lesiones y brindar a los chicos de Miami Beach un entorno ms seguro. Para ms informacin sobre los prximos talleres de seguridad vital organizados por el Departamento de Bomberos para chicos de 5 a 18 aos, visite el sitio web de la Ciudad y haga clic en la pestaa Education.
COMPACT UPDATE
Miami Beach Chamber Donates to IB Program The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerces Education Foundation raised $10,000 from their annual golf tournament to support the International Baccalaureate (IB) program implementation. The chamber has a long history of involvement and support of education. The donation only partially funds the IB program, which is available to all Miami Beach public school students. Mobile Pediatric Clinic The University of Miami Pediatric Mobile Clinic in support of the City of Miami Beach Education Compact will be visiting recreational facilities to provide comprehensive health care services free-of-charge to youth in our community who do not have medical insurance. The clinic will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To make an appointment for any of the dates/times below, please call 305.243.6407.
May 9 May 29 June 5 June 19 July 10 & 25 North Shore Park & Youth Center | 501 72 ST Flamingo Park | 11 ST & Jefferson Ave (PAL) North Shore Park & Youth Center | 501 72 ST Flamingo Park | 11 ST & Jefferson Ave (PAL) City Hall | 1700 Convention Center Dr
MB Parent Program Take time to participate in an array of parent education workshops offered in partnership with MiamiDade County Public Schools, The Parent Academy. Learn more about improving your childs organizational skills and community/ curriculum connections. Join us for an informational workshop.
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Authorization As part of the Citys Education Compact, the City has funded the implementation of the IB in every public school in Miami Beach. As of February 2013, all Miami Beach public schools, including neighboring Treasure Island Elementary, are IB authorized World Schools.
Seeking International Information Keep your Miami Beach public schools in mind as you travel abroad and help bring the world to our local students. Bring back brochures, maps, menus, etc. Contact your home school for more details. To learn more, visit miamibeachfl.gov and click on the Education tab.
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Animales, Mascotas y Criaturas

Miami Beach community loves taking care of its four-legged friends and other exotic pets. With the love of animals comes responsibility and some challenges too. While dog-related complaints keep the Citys Code Compliance Division busy, cat complaints and other wildlife calls are also common. When responding to complaints about animals roaming a backyard or an alley, code compliance officers are authorized to inspect the property to ensure health and sanitation codes have been satisfied. They also typically offer advice and educate property owners of their responsibilities and other authorities that can help. If we find a raccoon or opossum in your backyard or rats near your restaurant or business, we remind you to keep your dumpsters down, your areas clean and trim you trees and hedges, but we do not trap animals or handle them, said Code Compliance Division Director Robert Santos-Alborna. If you have a raccoon, opossum or rat issue, you must contact a private company that traps them and removes them for a fee. The most common complaint is about pooch-related issues, especially dog poop or pets off a leash, which can result in fines. Cat complaints are also quite frequent. The City supports efforts to control the cat population by contributing $5,000 annually towards volunteer efforts to spay and neuter feline friends. In 2012, the City was awarded a grant for $80,000 from PetSmart Charities, Inc. to spay and neuter 2,000 free roaming cats in the Miami Beach over a two-year period ending in March 2014. We are currently close to the 1,000 goal for the first year, said Mary Thinglestad, Miami Beach resident and The Cat Network, Inc, volunteer, who also seeks more volunteers for the program. Volunteers trap, neuter and release (TNR) community cats. The Cat Network, Inc. schedules the Meow Mobile, staffed with veterinarians, twice a month in various city locations. Cats that have been spayed or neutered can be identified by the snip on their ear. Once fixed, the colonies naturally thin out over time, said Community Outreach Coordinator Lynn Bernstein, who assists with animal issues. We spend a lot of time calming people down so that they can take the correct approach in dealing with the birds and the bees, dogs, cats, rats, opossums, raccoons, lizards and insects, said Bernstein.
Critters,Pets & Creatures

recaen dentro del mbito de competencia de la Ciudad.
Aunque a la Divisin de Cumplimiento con los Cdigos de Miami Beach le encantara ayudar a resolver todos los
problemas de control de animales, la mayora de los casos no
Cuando responden a alguna queja por animales errantes en un jardn o un callejn, los oficiales de cumplimiento con los cdigos solo estn autorizados a verificar que se hayan respetado las normas de salud y saneamiento. Por lo general, tambin asesoran al propietario del bien sobre las autoridades que pueden prestar ayuda. Lo mismo ocurre con las abejas. Si bien los oficiales municipales son competentes para investigar si un propietario cuenta con una certificacin estatal de apicultor es decir, si est legalmente autorizado para tener una colmena domstica no pueden ingresar a una residencia privada sin el consentimiento del dueo. La queja ms comn tiene que ver con los perros y quejas sobre gatos tambin son bastante frecuentes. No obstante, la Ciudad contribuye cada ao con 5,000 dlares destinados a esfuerzos de voluntariado para controlar la poblacin felina local. Voluntarios comprometidos capturan, esterilizan y sueltan a gatos callejeros a travs de la Clyde Foundation y la clnica veterinaria mvil de The Cat Network. Miami Beach sigue enseando a los residentes maneras de reducir la poblacin de animales callejeros, a travs de anuncios de servicio pblico y otros materiales tiles.
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COMMON CRITTER CONCERNS

Regulations / Reglas How You Can Help / Come Se Puede Ayudar Who to Call / A Quien Llamar
Dogs must be licensed and registered annually by MiamiDade County. No more than four adult dogs are permitted per household. Must keep dogs on a leash when in public. You must pick-up your dogs poop. Pit bulls are prohibited breed in Miami-Dade County.
Perros deben ser autorizado y registrado anualmente por el Condado de Miami-Dade. No ms de cuatro perros adultos son permitidos por hogar. Debe tener su perro con correa cuando en pblico. Debe recoger la excrecin de su perro. Estn prohibidos la raza de pit bulls en el Condado de Miami-Dade.
Please clean-up after your dog. Keep your dog on a leash when in public. To run freely, take your dog(s) to one of the many dog parks in our city.
Por favor, recoja detrs de su perro. Mantenga su perro con una correa cuando en pblico. Para que recorran libremente, lleva su perro a uno de los muchos parques de perro en nuestra ciudad.
Off-leash & owners failing to clean-up after the dog: Miami Beach Code Compliance, 305.673.7555. Lost, neglected or abused dog, call Miami-Dade County Animal Control Services, 305.884.1101
Para reportar violaciones del cdigo: Divisin de Cumplimiento con los Cdigos de Miami Beach 305. 673. 7555. Para reporter un perro perdido, abandonado o maltratado: Servicios de Animales del Condado de Miami-Dade 305. 884. 1101
Cats are hey are required to be vaccinated against rabies. Placing food in public areas is littering, which is prohibited.
Gato deben ser vacunados contra la rabia. Colocar alimentos en las zonas comunes est prohibido.
Have your cat spayed or neutered. Do not place food in public areas. It is considered littering and you can be fined.
Esteriliza o castra a su gato. No dejes los alimentos en las zonas comunes. Reporta a los gatos callejeros.
Report a stray cat: The Cat Network 305.233.9958, projectcatsniphelp@gmail.com. Report Littering: Code Compliance 305.673.7555. Spay and Neutering The Cat Network: 305.233.9958, projectcatsniphelp@gmail.com
Para reporter un gato callejero o esterilizar or castrar un gato: The Cat Network 305.233.9958, projectcatsniphelp@gmail.com Para reporter basura: Divisin de Cumplimiento con los Cdigos de Miami Beach 305.673.7555
Failing to keep outdoor areas clean and sanitary can lead to a code violation.
Puede conseguir una violacin de cdigo di no mantiene sus reas al aire libre limpio y sanitario.
Keep waste cans closed tightly at all times. Dispose of waste frequently. Keep outdoor areas clean. Trim trees and hedges. Dispose or compost fallen fruits from trees. Mantn los basureros cerrados en todo momento. Deshacerse de los residuos con frecuencia. Limpia reas al aire libre. Corta rboles y setos. Deseche o composta a las frutas cados de los rboles. Entre la comida para los animales antes de noche. Cierra las puertas para los animales en la noche.
Removal of pests on private property: call a licensed wildlife removal company. To report sanitary and health conditions: Code Compliance, 305.673.7555
Llama a una compaa licenciada para quitar a los animales silvestre. Para reportar condiciones insano: Divisin de Cumplimiento con los Cdigos de Miami Beach 305.673.7555
State of Florida certifies licensed beekeepers.
El estado de la Florida certifica a los apicultores aviarios con licencia.
City officials can investigate whether a homeowner is certified as a beekeeper; however, officers cannot enter a private residence without owners permission. Funcionarios de la ciudad pueden investigar si un propietario est certificado como apicultor; sin embargo, los oficiales no pueden entrar en una residencia privada sin permiso del propietario. To remove a beehive on private property, contact a licensed bee removal specialist. Contacte a un especialista de la eliminacin de abeja con licencia para quitar un panal de abejas en su propiedad privada.
Farm animal are not permitted; this includes chickens, roosters, goats, and pigs.
No est permitido; Esto incluye pollos, gallos, cabras y cerdos.
Report farm animals.
Reporta a los animales de granja.
Code Compliance: 305.673.7555
Divisin de Cumplimiento con los Cdigos de Miami Beach: 305.673.7555
Reptiles and exotic animals are required to have a license from State of Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission.
Deben tener una licencia de la Comisin de la Florida de fauna y de peces.
Licensed pet reptiles showcased in public areas may be recognized as a public safety concern and may be removed by law enforcement. Los licenciados de reptiles mascotas que se encuentren en reas pblicas pueden ser reconocidos como una preocupacin de seguridad y pueden ser eliminado por policas.
Report unlicensed & nuisances: Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission 888.404.FWCC (3922) #FWC or *FWC by cell phone
Para reprtar los que no tiene licencia y molestias: La Comisin de la Florida de fauna y de peces 888.404.FWCC(3922) #FWC o * FWC por telfono celular
Remove any stagnant water from outdoor areas. Quite el agua estancada de reas al aire libre.
Miami-Dade County: 311 El Condado de Miami Dade: 311
Miami Beach City Code allows up to 10 domestic pets per residence. For more information on animal issues, contact Community Outreach Coordinator Lynn Bernstein at 305.673.7010 or lynnbernstein@miamibeachfl.gov
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Our Journey to Excellence Continues

Addressing Community Priorities
The City of Miami Beach has achieved a great deal by staying focused on its strategic priorities. By using performance measurements to gauge how well your city government is managing resources and delivering services, many areas have seen significant improvements since its plan was first charted.
Miami 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.
Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld
La Ciudad de Miami Beach ha alcanzado importantes logros al mantenerse centrada en sus prioridades estratgicas. A partir del uso de medidas de desempeo para evaluar la buena gestin de los recursos y la adecuada prestacin de los servicios por parte del gobierno de la ciudad, se observa que muchas reas han logrado mejoras significativas desde el trazado inicial de su plan.
89 percent
of residents rated their overall quality of life within Miami Beach as an excellent or good.
De acuerdo con la ms reciente encuesta de According to the most recent Miami Beach satisfaccin de la comunidad de Miami Beach, Community Satisfaction Survey conducted realizada en 2012, la mayora de los residentes in 2012, a majority (89 percent) of resident encuestados (89%) opina que su calidad de vida respondents reported that their overall quality en general en la Ciudad de Miami Beach es buena of life within the City of Miami Beach is either o excelente. Asimismo, un porcentaje ms alto que excellent or good. In addition, a record high, nunca (89%) opina que Miami Beach es un buen o 89 percent reported Miami Beach as an excelente lugar para vivir. excellent or good place to live.
80 percent
of residents indicated a positive
Las encuestas residenciales y empresariales de standard of living outlook The 2012 residential and business surveys, 2012, ejecutadas por Kerr and Downs Research, compared to 53 percent in 2009. conducted by Kerr and Downs Research, are constituyen el cuarto conjunto de encuestas the Miami Beachs fourth set of comprehensive integrales estadsticamente vlidas de satisfaccin statistically valid community satisfaction de la comunidad desde 2005. En 2012, fueron surveys since 2005. Over 1,800 residents encuestados ms de 1,800 residentes y ms de and over 900 businesses were surveyed in 900 negocios. 2012. Las encuestas a la comunidad permiten conocer la opinin de los residentes sobre la calidad de of residents would definitely/ The community surveys provide resident input probably recommend Miami vida, los servicios municipales y los impuestos, on quality of life, city services, and taxes; Beach as an excellent or good as como identificar oportunidades clave para and to identify key drivers for improvement. place to live to others. mejorar. De manera global, los resultados de Overall, the 2012 results were similar to the 2012 fueron similares a los del estudio realizado 2009 survey results. A substantial number of The 2013 operating millage rate of en 2009. Un nmero sustancial de servicios services received positive ratings, ranging 5.9826 is 0.0746 mills lower than the recibieron calificaciones positivas del 70 al 90% from 70 percent to 90 percent of residents. prior years operating millage rate. In de los residentes. Al igual que con las encuestas As with the residential surveys, the overall addition, the Citys overall combined residenciales, la imagen global que arrojan las millage rate is 2.3503 mills lower than it snapshot of business ratings of the City calificaciones empresariales no es muy diferente de was in FY 1999/00. was, overall, not significantly different from la de 2009. Un nmero considerable de servicios the 2009 ratings. A substantial number of recibieron calificaciones positivas, con cifras que services received positive ratings, ranging Perks for Miami Beach residents include oscilan entre el 70 y el 95% de los negocios. from 70 percent to 95 percent of businesses. free and discounted programs, among
other benefits.
CRIME AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY

Crimes & Enforcement Violent Crimes Forced Sex Offenses Property Crimes Total Part 1 Crimes
% Change since
2002
997 80 9,313 10,390
2003
1,070 102 9,438 10,610
2004
1,159 88 9,164 10,411
2005
1,085 88 8,121 9,294
2006
1,000 115 7,582 8,697
2007
1,014 58 7,805 8,877
2008
940 50 8,215 9,205
2009
865 41 8,439 9,345
2010
825 39 8,743 9,607
2011
847 40 9,585 10,472
2012
899 42 9,028 9,969
2002
-10% -48% -3% -4%
Cleanliness of our city continues to be a priority service area for residents and businesses. In the 2012 survey, it was cited as the most Recent trends reflect a decrease in Part I crimes. In 2012, the City important service to retain. Sanitation of Miami Beach experienced a decrease (4.8 percent) in total services that were implemented violent crimes and non-violent crimes combined when compared in recent years are maintained for to 2011. There has been a four percent decline in total violent commercial and entertainment areas, alleys, parking lots, crimes and non-violent crimes since 2002, in spite of the 41 beaches, and residential areas. Moreover, this year, additional percent increase in daily population and special events funding is included for enhanced pressure cleaning on Lincoln since 2002. Road, Washington Avenue, and Ocean Drive. Nationwide, violent crime declined by 6.4 percent and property The City administration uses a quantitative index to assess crimes declined by 3.7 percent. Miami Beachs crime rate is the impact of these efforts and results have shown significant slightly below the latest total nationwide violent crimes and nonoverall improvement. Between FY 2005/06 and FY 2011/12, violent crimes by 5.2 percent and 5.7 percent respectively, as 87.8 percent of public areas citywide were rated as clean or reported by the FBI for the first six month of 2012. very clean as compared to 65.2 percent in FY 2005/06.The As safety continues to be a top priority for our residents, efforts maintenance and appearance of our residential neighborhoods have been made to increase policing. Added were two ATV and business districts continues to be a priority, along with officers to the north area to enforce beach night closures; four protecting the quality of life enjoyed by all members of our police officers in the south and citywide to form an additional community. Growth management initiatives continue to be crime suppression team; six police officers in the south area for pursued, in addition to the maintenance of the citys 1,500 a walking beat along Washington Avenue; and one detention historic building stock. Of major significance is the completion officer. In addition, there were positions added to the records of the nationally recognized and award-winning Soundscape unit, as well as additional overtime for homeless outreach by the Park and the ongoing reforestation program installing 4,250 Neighborhood Resource Officers. Furthermore, security coverage trees to date.
The resident surveys in 2005, 2007, 2009, and 2012 confirmed that safety is one of the top quality of life factors for our residents and increasing the visibility of police in neighborhoods as one of the most important areas for the City to address to improve public safety.
on Lincoln Road between the hours of 1 am and 6 am allows for 24-hour coverage between security services and police officers.
police officers
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CLEANLINESS INDEX SCORE PER PUBLIC AREA

Fiscal Year Overall City Score Commercial Non-Entertainment Residential Commercial Non-Entertainment Residential City of Miami Beach Miami-Dade County 05/06 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12
Percent Change from BASE FY Percent Change from PRIOR FY Percent Change from BEST FY
2.10 1.83 2.01 1.95 2.14 1.85 1.93
1.75 1.65 1.68 1.79 1.77 1.62 1.61
1.80 1.63 1.65 1.77 1.71 1.59 1.63
1.60 1.57 1.51 1.63 1.59 1.43 1.48
1.59 1.50 1.43 1.57 1.42 1.36 1.42
-24.3% -18.0% -28.9% -19.5% -33.6% -26.5% -26.4%
-.6% -4.5% -5.3% -3.7% -10.7% -4.9% -4.1%
-.6% -4.6% -5.5% -3.8% -11.9% -5.1% -4.2%
STREETS SIDEWALK
Increase visibility of police Maintain crime rates at or below national trends Provides for enhanced levels of pressure cleaning in the citys entertainment areas
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ANNUAL REPORT INFORME ANUAL
BEAUTIFUL AND VIBRANT; A UNIQUE URBAN AND HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT; A MATURE STABLE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY
Key Intended Outcomes Ensure compliance with code within reasonable time frame Ensure safety and appearance of building structures and sites Maintain Miami Beach public areas and 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
PROGRAM REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION

Fiscal Year After School Summer Camps Athletics Total Registration
% Change since
2002
2,558 2,340 1,051 5,949
2003
3,371 2,819 1,018 7,208
2004
2,650 2,114 940 5,704
2005
2,410 2,241 1,020 5,671
2006
2,367 2,279 1,253 5,899
2007
2,645 2,527 1,442 6,614 4,884
2008
2,810 2,417 2,087 7,314 5,476
2009
2,680 2,758 2,080 7,518 5,764
2010
3,182 2,398 1,573 7,153 5,067
2011
3,463 2,538 1,810 7,811 5,540
2012
3,241 2,561 1,743 7,545 5,419
2002
27% 9% 66% 27% 11% 393% 483% 379%
Total Participation Pool Attendance Senior Scene Club Teen Participation 28,000 65,437 66,000 79,135 52 80
119,800 161,176 145,337 141,524 160,456 157,227 138,005 120 116 117 151 158 172 182 213 243 332 263 338 303 383
Additionally, support from the City has ensured all Miami Beach public schools are now International Baccalaureate (IB) authorized World Schools, accessible to every child at every school.
The availability of quality recreation programs continues to be one of the highest priorities for our community. Successful recreation programs for teens and seniors also continue to be a priority, along with weekly classes in visual or performing arts in after school program and summer camps. The Education Compact between the City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County Public Schools was established in January 2008 to enhance learning opportunities for our youth has many notable outcomes including the increased level of academic achievement throughout all public schools in Miami Beach in 2011-2012. Additionally, support from the City has ensured all Miami Beach public schools are now International Baccalaureate (IB) authorized World Schools, accessible to every child at every school.
Further, much has been accomplished to address homelessness in the last several years. Miami Beachs homeless census count declined from 314 in November 2000 to 138 in January 2013. 2012 Rating of Citys Ability to Address Homelessness 42% of residents rate as good or excellent (31% in 2005) 69% of businesses rate as good or excellent (25% in 2005) There are benefits of being a Miami Beach resident. Reduced fees for after-school, specialty camps and intramural athletic leagues and scholarship programs are also available for numerous recreational programs increasing access to all residents. Free and reduced access to our various pools has led to dramatic increases in usage yearround with a 98.7% increase overall since 2005.
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WELL-IMPROVED INFRASTRUCTURE 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 Pedestrian and bicycle enhancements continue to provide alternatives to the large portion of the community who do not use a car as their primary mode of travel. Approximately 26% of resident citywide and 48% of residents in South Beach and Bella Isle indicated that automobiles are not their primary means of transportation. Bikeways Master Plan provides for a total of 244bike rack citywide. Through DecoBike, a self-service bicycle rental program, increases multi-modal mobility throughout the city, in addition to supporting sustainability goals. The CarShare program has seen an average monthly usage of 201 rentals from January 2012 through January 2013, with a peak rental of 247 during the month of January 2013 alone. Parking availability remains a priority, the completion of the new City Hall Garage (650 spaces); Fifth and Alton Garage (500 spaces); the Pennsylvania Avenue Garage (560 spaces) and the Sunset Harbor Garage (430 spaces); added 2,140 parking spaces to the Citys parking inventory. This equates to a 54 percent increase in the Citys overall garage parking space inventory since 2009.
The Citys capital improvement program continues as a top priority. In the last two years alone, completed projects include: Venetian Causeway cross street main extensions New World Symphony/Lincoln Lane North and Pennsylvania Avenue improvements Scott Rakow Youth Center roof replacement Neighborhood right-of-way and underground infrastructure upgrades Botanical Garden improvements Sunset Harbour/Purdy Avenue Garage Fire Station 2 225 Washington Avenue, Police SIU office relocation 69 Street and Indian Creek Drive traffic signalization Marseille Drive lighting enhancements Hazard Mitigation Grant - Wind Retrofit City Hall Flamingo Pool deck replacement Fleet Management - roof replacement Pine Tree Park shoreline restoration (includes kayak area) North Shore - multiple water main replacements along 69th Street from Harding Ave. to Indian Creek Drive, and along 71 Street at various cross streets North Shore - roadway improvement projects along Byron Avenue Scott Rakow Youth Center painting Indian Creek water main improvements Completed capital improvement projects are 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.
% Change since
Percent of Hotel Occupancy | National and State Comparison

Calendar Year United States Florida Miami-Dade County Miami Beach
2002
59 61 62 60
2003
59 62 65 67
2004
61 69 68 70
2005
63 69 73 72
2006
65 67 71 71
2007
63 64 73 74
2008
60 61 72 72
2009
55 57 65 65
2010
58 59 70 68
2011
60 63 76 75
2012
60 65 76 76
2002
2% 7% 22% 27%
A CULTURAL, ENTERTAINMENT TOURISM CAPITAL AND AN INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND BUSINESS Key Intended Outcomes Maximize Miami Beach as a destination brand Improve convention center facility Diversity business base in Miami Beach Improve building development related processes Efforts continue to keep Miami Beachs status as one of the main tourist destinations nationally and internationally. The business
and tourism sectors are an integral part of the city as reflected in the Citys vision statement. Tourism has demonstrated significant improvement over the last two years as shown in record increases in Resort Tax collection, Parking Department revenues, and building development activity. Expansion of the Citys marketing campaign continues through several initiatives including marketing for Washington Avenue through the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. The City has hired a consultant to assist in finding private sector participation in the Convention Center Expansion and Enhancement Project.
% Change since
Average Daily Room Rate | National and State Comparison

Calendar Year United States Florida Miami-Dade County Miami Beach
2002
$83.47 $89.28
2003
$83.03 $89.21
2004
$86.16 $92.16
2005
$90.77 $99.80
2006
$97 .89 $109.98
2007
$117 .35
2008
2009
$97 .51
2010
$98.08
2011
2012
2002
22% 27% 62% 82%
$103.64 $106.14
$101.64 $101.64
$117 .00 $105.37 $104.06 $108.25 $113.14
$101.19 $105.24 $113.25 $126.27 $140.19 $158.15 $160.00 $140.73 $144.13 $152.95 $163.59 $124.68 $153.77 $171.70 $194.75 $163.76 $182.37 $201.30 $166.72 $198.09 $101.64 $227 .19
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MAXIMIZING VALUE TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR THE TAX DOLLARS PAID Key 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 Value of City Services for Tax Dollars Paid continues to impact perceptions by residents and businesses of the City as a place to live and as a place to run a business, and their perceptions whether government is meeting their needs. However, since 2005 when the City first began tracking resident and business perceptions regarding their value for tax dollars paid, there has been improvement. Benefits specifically for City of Miami Beach residents include:
Free Culture in the Parks series; Access to free cultural arts programs for children in after school and summer camp; Scholarship specialty camps in the summer, day camp, and traveling athletic leagues; Free access to City pools on weekends and during non-programmed hours; Free general admission to Youth Centers on weekends; Free Learn-to-Swim programs for 3-4 year old residents; Free family friendly movies in the park; Reduced resident rates for recreation programs; Free admission to museums on Miami Beach; Free access to the majority of senior citizen programs and special populations programs; Free of charge play at the Par 3 golf course Free crime analysis of residents homes by the Police Department, Free child safety seat checks by the Fire Department. Since 2008, there have been significant declines in property tax revenues due to state legislated decreases and a subsequent downturn in the real estate market and the economy. Despite these declines, the resident and business perceptions regarding value of services for tax dollars paid has improved, and now, Miami Beach rates similar to other cities when comparing to other jurisdictions in Florida and other parts of the country.
Web Usage
Fiscal Yr
Average per Month
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
131,310 99,740 88,680 72,696 64,085 33,724 32,650 23,376
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In fact, 67 percent of residential respondents and 61 percent of business respondents strongly agree or agree that Miami Beach City government is meeting their needs.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, COMMUNICATIONS, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INTERNAL SUPPORT FUNCTIONS Ensuring the long-term sustainability of Miami Beachs municipal government continue to be a priority. These include environmental sustainability, improved communications with residents, financial sustainability, transparency and internal controls. 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 overall financial health and maintain overall bond rating Promote transparency of municipal operations Strengthen internal controls Attract and maintain a workforce of excellence In addition to initiatives such as DecoBike and CarShare, several additional initiatives have been implemented to sustain the environment and address issues of concern to the community, including: Expanding recycling efforts in select public areas Citywide recycling ordinance to increase the citys commercial and multi-family recycling levels Intensive education and outreach campaign Pilot electric car charging stations Dune restoration Beach nourishment with the County South Pointe lights converted to LED with recent Right of Way Project
To promote transparency of city operations and strengthen internal controls, all expenditures and Commission committee referrals, and internal audit and performance improvement reports have been posted online. Additional internal controls include a review/audit of one area of the citys operations per year, restructuring of the internal affairs division in the Police Department, and the installation of an Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) in many city vehicles. Miami Beachs journey can be tracked through various enhanced communication tools like this magazine, MBTV (available on Atlantic Broadband 77 and AT&T U-verse 99, in addition to live streaming on www.miamibeachfl.gov), and through the internet and social media. With new technology sources emerging, the availability of city services and processes that can be accessed and transacted via the internet and smartphones will be enhanced. Despite the challenges in the economy, the City of Miami Beach has maintained reserves. As a result, the citys current bond rating remains strong. Survey says: 87% of residents and 91% of businesses reported being very satisfied or satisfied with the website The City of Miami Beach will continue to deliver outstanding, enhanced services to its residents, businesses and visitors. As the journey to excellence continues, the City of Miami Beach is committed to evaluating performance results to ensure that it is following the plan the vision for the vibrant citys future.
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SAFETY FIRST SEGURIDAD PBLICA
Pedestrians are a familiar sight in Miami Beach as locals and visitors alike stroll down picturesque streets to restaurants, shops and parks all within walking distance. But it takes law-abiding citizens to keep the citys streets pedestrianfriendly. A recent rash of citizen complaints about speeding and an increase in foot traffic led Miami Beach Police Department officials to ramp up efforts to enforce pedestrian crossing and speeding laws. As a result, the department issued more than 200 citations. The bottom line is if a driver sees someone attempting to cross the street in a designated crosswalk, they are to stop and yield to them, said Miami Beach Assistant Chief of Police Mark Overton. The citizens who are walking need to make the effort to cross at those designated crosswalks whenever possible.
In 2010, the City conducted a walkability study to promote safe walking that led to citywide improvements such as marked crosswalks, flashing warning lights and audible push buttons. Officials also installed new pedestrian safety signs at major intersections and heavily trafficked areas in South Beach such as West Avenue, Alton Road, the intersection of 15 Street and Jefferson Avenue and the South of Fifth neighborhood. In Miami Beach, the safety of children crossing the street is also paramount, with the police department dedicating five officers and a sergeant to man crosswalks at local schools during morning and afternoon commute times. But drivers and walkers too play a crucial role in keeping the streets safe for walking.
Many drivers dont care and turn even when the sign changes, said Jessica Valladares, as she crossed Alton Road and 9 Street, a busy South Beach intersection. In the previous five years, there have been 572 pedestrian-involved incidents and 15 pedestrian fatalities in Miami Beach. Earlier this year, a hit-and-run crash killed a hotel chef as he attempted to cross on Collins Avenue, yards from his job. On average, one pedestrian dies in a vehicle crash every 107 minutes, according to the U.S. Department of Transportations National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The key to safety is being alert, said Overton, referring to drivers and walkers. We will continue our efforts to ensure that Miami Beach continues to be a liveable and safe community for everyone. Even though drivers, skaters and bikers flood the streets of Miami Beach, many people still prefer to walk about the city. In 2011, Miami Beach was praised as one of Floridas friendliest cities for walkers by Seattle-based Walk Score. South Beach resident Renee Wilson is one of many locals who enjoys that most errands can be accomplished on foot in Miami Beach. Thats the whole point of living on the beach, she said.
DRIVERS
Pedestrians can be hard to spot, especially in bad weather or at night. Pay attention and slow down if you cant see clearly. When entering a crosswalk area, drive slowly and be prepared to stop for pedestrians even if the crosswalk is not clearly marked. At a crosswalk, stop far back enough so drivers in other lanes can also see the pedestrian and stop. Do not pass other vehicles stopped for pedestrians. When making a turn, you often will have to wait for a gap in traffic. Beware that while you are watching for that gap, pedestrians may have moved into your intended path. Avoid distractions such as a cell phone or other electronic devices while driving.
CONDUCTOR
En ocasiones, puede ser difcil ver que hay peatones en la va, en especial por la noche o cuando hace mal tiempo. Est atento y reduzca la velocidad si no tiene buena visibilidad. Cuando entre a un rea peatonal, conduzca lentamente y est preparado para frenar si hay transentes, incluso si el paso peatonal no est claramente sealizado. En un cruce peatonal, frene con suficiente antelacin para que los conductores de otros carriles tambin puedan ver al peatn y detenerse. No adelante a otros vehculos que se hayan detenido por los peatones. Al hacer un giro, a menudo es necesario esperar a que haya un hueco en el trfico. Tenga en cuenta que mientras est esperando ese hueco, los peatones pueden haber entrado a la va por la que usted quera pasar.
A walk on Caminando por el lado the safe side seguro

Ivette Daz En Miami Beach, estamos acostumbrados a ver peatones. Residentes y visitantes se pasean por las calles pintorescas de nuestra ciudad para ir a restaurantes, tiendas y parques, ubicados a distancias que se pueden recorrer fcilmente a pie. Pero para que las calles de la ciudad sean amigables para el viandante, es indispensable el cumplimiento de las normas por parte de los ciudadanos. Una reciente oleada de quejas de los ciudadanos por exceso de velocidad y un aumento del trfico peatonal condujeron a los oficiales del Departamento de Polica de Miami Beach a redoblar esfuerzos a favor del cumplimiento de las normas de velocidad y paso de peatones. Como resultado, el departamento expidi ms de 200 citaciones. El punto es que si un conductor ve que alguien est tratando de cruzar la calle en un paso designado, debe parar y ceder la va, seal Mark Overton, jefe auxiliar de polica de Miami Beach. Los ciudadanos que van a pie tienen que hacer el esfuerzo de cruzar por los pasos peatonales siempre que sea posible. En 2010, la Ciudad realiz un estudio de adecuacin peatonal a fin de fomentar la seguridad de los transentes. Dicho estudio llev a efectuar mejoras en toda la ciudad, como pasos peatonales delimitados, luces intermitentes de advertencia y botones de seal sonora. Los oficiales tambin instalaron nuevas seales de seguridad para peatones en intersecciones principales y reas de trfico pesado de South Beach, como West Avenue, Alton Road, la interseccin de 15 Street y Jefferson Avenue y el sector de South of Fifth. En Miami Beach, tambin es fundamental la seguridad de los nios peatones. Por esta razn, el Departamento de Polica dedica cinco oficiales y un sargento para supervisar los cruces en las escuelas locales durante las horas de ms trfico de la maana y de la tarde. Tampoco hay que olvidar que los conductores al igual que los peatones desempean un papel crucial para que en las calles se pueda caminar con seguridad. A muchos conductores no les importa y giran incluso cuando cambia la seal, deca Jessica Valladares al cruzar una interseccin concurrida de South Beach, entre Alton Road y 9 Street. En los cinco aos anteriores, ha habido 572 incidentes relacionados con trfico peatonal y 15 muertes de peatones en Miami Beach. A comienzos de este ao, un accidente con un vehculo que despus se fug le quit la vida al chef de un hotel que trataba de cruzar Collins Avenue, a unos metros de su trabajo. Segn la Administracin Nacional de Seguridad del Trfico en las Carreteras, del Departamento estadounidense de Transporte, cada 107 minutos muere en promedio un peatn en un accidente de automvil. La clave de la seguridad es estar alerta, dijo Overton en referencia a los conductores y peatones. Perseveraremos en nuestros esfuerzos para asegurar que Miami Beach siga siendo una comunidad segura en la que se puede vivir bien. A pesar de que conductores, patinadores y
SAFETY FIRST SEGURIDAD PBLICA
PEDESTRIANS
Stay off freeways and cross or enter streets at legal pathways such as crosswalks or sidewalks.
PEATN
Mantngase alejado de las autopistas y cruce las calles o ingrese a ellas por los lugares permitidos, como pasos de cebra o aceras. Cuando no hay aceras, generalmente es ms seguro caminar de frente al trfico. En la noche, use ropa de colores claros o lleve materiales reflectivos para que los conductores puedan verlo ms fcilmente. Utilice una linterna en las reas demasiado oscuras. No d por hecho que los conductores prestarn atencin, y establezca contacto visual para cerciorarse de que lo han visto. Las drogas y el alcohol pueden afectar su capacidad para caminar de manera segura, de la misma manera en que afectan la capacidad para conducir. Sea muy prudente cuando cruce vas de varios carriles y de alta velocidad.
ciclistas inundan las calles de Miami Beach, muchas personas siguen prefiriendo ir a pie por la ciudad. En 2011, la compaa Walk Score, de Seattle, elogi a Miami Beach como una de las ciudades ms amigables para los peatones en la Florida. Renee Wilson, residente de South Beach, es uno de los muchos ciudadanos que disfrutan que la mayora de los recados se puedan hacer a pie en Miami Beach. Eso es lo bueno de vivir en la playa, opina.
Where no sidewalks are provided, it is usually safer to walk facing road traffic.
At night, make it easy for drivers to see you by dressing in light colors or wearing reflective materials. Carry a flashlight in extremely dark areas.
Dont count on drivers paying attention and make eye contact to ensure they see you.
Alcohol and drugs can impair your ability to walk safely, just like they do a persons ability to drive.
Use extra caution when crossing multiple-lane, higher speed streets.
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Are there any upcoming beach renourishment projects?

Since the last truck haul beach renourishment project near 54 Street in 2009, the area has experienced increased erosion, especially thanks to Hurricane Sandys storm surge. But more sand is on the way for the area. Approximately 10,000 cubic yards of sand will be trucked in from the Ortona quarry in central Florida to provide storm protection and recreational benefits to this highly eroded section of the beach. Miami-Dade County has called for the emergency beach renourishment project to take place in the next 45 to 60 days and is currently in the process of obtaining necessary permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agency. Once the project details are finalized, the City and County will inform area residents and businesses of the timeline and scope of work.
Existen planes para renovar alguna rea de la playa?

La playa cerca de la calle 54 ha sufrido mayor erosin desde la ltima vez que fue rellenado en 2009. Pero ms arena est en camino para la zona. Aproximadamente 10.000 metros cbicos de arena sern transportados en camiones desde Ortona en el centro de la Florida para proteger a esta seccin de lay playa que est altamente erosionado en caso de una tormenta El condado de Miami-Dade ha pedido el proyecto de emergencia se cumpla en los prximos 45 a 60 das. El condado est actualmente en el proceso de obtener permisos del Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agency. Una vez finalizados los detalles del proyecto, la ciudad y el Condado informar a los residentes y negocios en el rea sobre cuanto durara el proyecto.
ARE THERE PLANS TO ADD LANDSCAPING ALONG THE NEW DADE BOULEVARD BIKE PATH?
The City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department collaborated with the Greenspace Tree Advocacy Group (GTAG) to develop a landscaping plan for the upcoming bike path along the Collins Canal from Bay Road to Convention Center Drive. This plan includes erecting mostly native species of shade trees and ground plants along more than half of the recently constructed seawall. A vine will cover the remaining 1,200-foot section of the wall, which only has limited space for planting. The landscaping project is estimated to be completed by early 2014. In an effort to further enhance the landscaping in the area, the City and GTAG approached Publix Supermarkets to discuss possibly eliminating a dedicated turning lane into the property at 1045 Dade Boulevard. If an agreement can be reached, the lane changes would allow additional space for improved landscaping from Alton Road to Meridian Avenue.
EXISTEN PLANES DE JARDINERA A LO LARGO DE LA NUEVA RUTA DE BICICLETA EN DADE BOULEVARD?

El departamento de recreacin y parques de la ciudad de Miami Beach ha colaborado con Greenspace Tree Advocacy Group (GTAG) para desarrollar un plan de jardinera a lo largo de la nueva de bicicleta que rodea Collins Canal, desde Bay Road hasta Convention Center Drive. Una enredadera cubrir la seccin del muro que no tiene espacio para la siembra. El proyecto de paisajismo se estima ser completado a principios de 2014. En otro esfuerzo para mejorar el paisaje en la zona, la ciudad y GTAG se acerc a Publix Supermarkets para discutir posiblemente eliminando un carril de giro en 1045 Dade Boulevard. Si pueden llegar a un acuerdo con Publix, los cambios de carril permitira espacio para mejorar la jardinera a lo largo de Alton Road hasta Meridian Avenue.
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PLANNED PROGRESS PROGRESO PLANIFICADO
Construction Sunsets on Islands 1&2

Shari Holbert Lipner The $6 million underground facelift to the Sunset Islands I and II neighborhood is nearly complete. Just in time for the rainy season, too. The project, which began in January 2012, addressed the increasing need for improved drainage a growing concern for many of the citys older communities like Sunset Islands. Capital Improvement Projects Office Director Fernando Vazquez said there was an unprecedented effort to solve the concerns of island residents. More than any other neighborhood project that preceded it, the Sunset Islands [I & II] project represents collaboration between the City offices and the residents, he said. We have a savvy population on Miami Beach, and these residents were not only patient with the City to bring the improvements to fruition after nearly ten years of planning, but they were also actively involved in identifying exactly what was needed for the neighborhood. Features of the project included water main improvements, an upgrade to the stormwater drainage system and outfall repairs. Crews also reconstructed the roadway and installed new valley gutters to convey water into new drains in the island chain that is more than 80 years old. The new stormwater system is now designed to meet the capacity of a five-year, one-day storm. That means the infrastructure can handle average rain volume and heavy rain events that occur about every five years. to the public right of way.
DE LAS OBRAS EN LAS ISLAS SUNSET 1&2

Also, in an effort to address resident concerns about poor water pressure and meter-readers treading on their private property, crews added new water lines and relocated certain water meters
Residents participated in the process from design through completion with a public information officer providing periodic construction updates and advising residents of road closures. We communicated with the City throughout the process, said HOA President Robert Hertzberg. The City opened direct dialogue with the Homeowners Association and with individuals so we could work together to have a project that fixed the problems. When the scope of the project, cost and schedule had to be altered to meet unforeseen conditions, city officials successfully renegotiated the contract. As Miami Beach officials prepare to tackle flooding concerns in other communities, they plan to implement the same approach as they did in Sunset Islands to ensure a smooth process. The way we address capital improvements now is not just about dollars spent, but about how wisely and effectively those dollars are used to deliver what our stakeholders desire and need, Vazquez said.
Lake Avenue
BEFORE Crews set up equipment where water accumulated on the street after a light rain. ANTES Personal instalando equipos en la va, en un tramo inundado despus de una llovizna
DURING Installation of new water main. DURANTE Instalacin de la nueva lnea de agua.
25 Street
AFTER Valley gutters along the side of the roadway will direct water to new storm drains. DESPUS Las cunetas a los lados de la va llevarn el agua a nuevos desages.
AFTER Today, there are storm water improvements. DESPUS Ahora la calle tiene canales para transportar el agua de lluvia.
La renovacin subterrnea de las Islas Sunset IyII, por 6millones de dlares, est por terminarse, justo a tiempo para la temporada de lluvias. El proyecto, que empez en enero de 2012, tena como objetivo responder a la necesidad creciente de un sistema mejorado de desages una preocupacin cada vez mayor para muchas de las comunidades ms antiguas de la ciudad, como las Islas Sunset. El Director de Proyectos de Mejoras Capitales, Fernando Vasquez, quien estuvo a cargo la oficina de construccin, coment que se hizo un esfuerzo sin precedentes para resolver los problemas de los residentes de las islas. Ms que cualquier otro proyecto vecinal anterior, el de las Islas Sunset [I y II] es una muestra de la colaboracin entre las oficinas de la Ciudad y los residentes, dijo. Tenemos una poblacin conocedora en Miami Beach, y los residentes no solo fueron pacientes con la Ciudad para llevar a trmino las mejoras despus de casi diez aos de planificacin, sino tambin participaron activamente en identificar con exactitud las necesidades del barrio. El proyecto estuvo caracterizado, entre otros aspectos, por mejoras a los conductos de agua, la modernizacin del sistema de canalizaciones para aguas pluviales y reparaciones a los desages. Los equipos tambin reconstruyeron la va e instalaron cunetas para llevar el agua a nuevos desages en la cadena de la isla, de ms de 80 aos de antigedad. El nuevo sistema para aguas pluviales est ahora diseado para soportar la capacidad de una tormenta de un da de cada cinco aos. Esto significa que la infraestructura puede soportar el volumen promedio de lluvia y volmenes superiores al promedio cuando hay tormentas ms fuertes, pero tambin soporta las precipitaciones de tormentas que ocurren casi cada cinco aos.
Por otra parte, en un esfuerzo por responder a las inquietudes de los residentes en relacin con la baja presin del agua y el ingreso de los lectores de contadores a sus propiedades privadas, los equipos instalaron nuevas tuberas y reubicaron medidores de lote seco en la va pblica. Los residentes participaron en el proceso, desde su diseo hasta su culminacin, y un encargado de informacin al pblico los mantuvo al tanto de los avances de la obra y de los cierres de vas. Nos comunicamos con la Ciudad durante todo el proceso, dijo Robert Hertzberg, presidente de la Asociacin de Propietarios (HOA). La Ciudad abri un dilogo directo con la HOA y los particulares para que pudiramos trabajar de manera conjunta por un proyecto que resolviera los problemas. La Ciudad cooper no solo con los residentes sino tambin con el equipo del proyecto. Cuando hubo que cambiar el alcance del proyecto, su costo y su calendario para hacer frente a condiciones imprevistas, los funcionarios de la ciudad volvieron a negociar exitosamente el contrato. Ahora que los funcionarios de Miami Beach se preparan para afrontar problemas de inundaciones en otros sectores, prevn aplicar el mismo enfoque que en las Islas Sunset a fin de asegurar un proceso fluido. Hoy en da, las mejoras capitales no las hacemos pensando nicamente en el dinero que se va a gastar, sino en cmo utilizar sabia y eficientemente ese dinero para ejecutar las obras que los interesados quieren y necesitan, coment Vasquez.
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GREEN SPACE ESPACIO ECOLGICO
MAKE TIME TO WASTE

Beach in Bloom by Millie McFadden
Haga Tiempo, Psese al Compostaje

As an arborist, homeowners often ask me: If the trees in the forests are not fertilized, why do I have to fertilize mine? The answer is simple. Natural leaf litter, dead trees and animal droppings provide all the necessary nutrients for trees to thrive in a forest. We destroy the natural fertilization process by raking leaves and grass clippings from our yard. Soil in urban areas, such as Miami Beach, is not so rich. So, we have to do a little more to enrich the soil before we can eliminate synthetic fertilizers. This realization is at the very core of the organic gardening movement, which has led to the popularity of composting. If we want a future free of synthetic fertilizers that are harmful to our environment, we must turn to composting. Composting is the controlled decomposition of organic materials such as anything that was a plant. Composting has other benefits, too. It helps keep organic waste out of landfills to reduce harmful effects on our environment. Many ardent recyclers note that the only thing that goes in the garbage can is food waste. However, food can be recycled into nutrient-rich compost, too. There are hundreds of different compost bins available that you can build or purchase to make composting in the home, garage, balcony or backyard a clean, easy and worthwhile task. The most popular and efficient bins are compost tumblers, which typically cost between $200 to approximately $700, depending on the design and capacity. For apartment or condo residents, electric composting machines with dual bins are the best option. These machines are about the size of a compact refrigerator, small enough to sit on a counter top or fit under a table. Some electric compost bins cost less than $900 and recycle the food waste in as little as 24 hours. To save money, make your own compost bin out of a heavy-duty garbage can. Drill some holes around the can to provide aeration and stir the contents. Vermicomposting (composting with worms) is typically the best indoor composting method. As is true with so many things, the hardest step is getting started. Whether you live in an apartment, a home or a farm, you can help reduce the emission of damaging greenhouse gases by choosing to turn organic waste food scraps and yard debris into compost for your yard or potted graden. Dont waste time. Get started now.
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GREEN SPACE ESPACIO ECOLGICO
WHAT IS COMPOST?
Composting is the controlled decomposition of organic materials. Compost is partially decomposed organic matter. Humus is completely decomposed organic matter. Mulch is organic or inorganic materials spread on the soil surface. HOT / FAST / ACTIVE COMPOSTING Kills weed seeds, pests, and plant pathogens in the process. Requires several elements to succeed: Minimum size: 3 x 3 x 3 (1 cubic yard) Blend of GREENS and BROWNS Proper moisture content Frequent turning to provide air Particle size of less than 2"-3" http://www.miami-dade.ifas.ufl.edu/ HIGH NITROGEN GREEN grass clippings, manure, kitchen scraps. HIGH CARBON BROWN twigs, leaves, sawdust and wood chips. Ideal carbon/nitrogen ratio: 30:1
En mi trabajo de arbolista, las personas me preguntan: Por qu, si en los bosques no hay que poner fertilizantes a los rboles, en mi jardn s tengo que hacerlo? La respuesta es simple. Mientras que en el bosque las hojas cadas, los rboles muertos y el estircol de los animales aportan todos los nutrientes necesarios para el buen crecimiento de los rboles, nosotros destruimos el proceso natural de fertilizacin al rastrillar las hojas de nuestro jardn. En las reas urbanas, como Miami Beach, el suelo no es tan rico. Por esta razn, tenemos que esforzarnos un poco ms para enriquecer el suelo antes de poder eliminar los fertilizantes sintticos. El reconocimiento de este hecho es el ncleo del movimiento de jardinera orgnica, que ha popularizado la prctica del compostaje. Esta prctica tiene tambin otras ventajas. Ayuda a evitar la presencia de desechos orgnicos en los vertederos y, de este modo, a reducir los efectos nocivos para el medio ambiente. Muchos entusiastas del reciclaje notan que lo nico que va al bote de basura son los desperdicios de alimentos. Pero incluso estos pueden reciclarse para obtener un compost rico en nutrientes.
En el comercio existen cientos de contenedores diferentes que harn que la elaboracin del compost en la casa. Los ms populares y eficientes son los llamados tambores de compostaje. Por lo general, cuestan entre $200 y $700 aproximadamente, en funcin de su diseo y capacidad. Para los residentes de apartamentos o condominios, las mquinas de compostaje elctricas con doble bote son la mejor opcin. Con casi el tamao de un refrigerador compacto, estas mquinas son suficientemente pequeas para colocarlas sobre un mostrador o debajo de una mesa. Algunos botes de compostaje elctricos cuestan menos de $900 y reciclan los desperdicios alimentarios en apenas 24 horas. El lombricompostaje (elaboracin de abono de lombriz) suele ser el mejor mtodo de compostaje en casa. Como pasa con muchas cosas, el paso ms duro es empezar. Ya sea que viva en un apartamento, en una casa o en una granja, usted puede ayudar a reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero al tomar la decisin de convertir en compost estos materiales orgnicos. No desperdicie tiempo. Empiece ahora!
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2,741 NEW SPOTS WAITING FOR YOU

Miami Beach recently opened new municipal garages for your parking convenience. Sunset Harbour Garage, 460 spots Pennsylvania Avenue (17 Street), 550 spots City Hall (18 Street & Meridian Avenue), 650 spots 5 Street & Alton Road, 1,081 spots For a listing of additional parking spots, visit miamibeachfl.gov/parking
GETTING TO PLACES AND SPACES

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HEALTH AND FITNESS SALUD Y APTITUD
Consider Yourself Served
More than JUST A WORKOUT routine...ITS FUN!
Jackie Gonzalez
There are a number of things that you can do to turn your health around. If you want to take advantage of the nice spring weather, playing tennis is one of the best outdoor activities. One of the greatest aspects of tennis is that playing it can be fun and also a great way to meet new friends. Any activity you truly enjoy doing will not feel like a burden, and when its time to get active, youll look forward to it. Playing tennis on a regular basis has a number of physical and mental health benefits such as stress relief, weight loss and it can also help improve mobility, balance and strength. Tennis is a vigorous exercise. True, it can be challenging, especially if youre just learning, but once you get the hang of it, tennis can be tremendously satisfying. Other health benefits include reducing the risk of high blood pressure, improving your circulatory system and lowering your risk
hinking of starting a workout routine, but not quite sure what to do?
for heart disease, strokes and diabetes. This great cardiovascular exercise also increases muscle mass. Tennis is such a complete exercise, than when I play I dont need to go to the gym. I play at both North Shore and Flamingo and take lessons and clinics. Ive made great friends there," stated Dolores Hirsh, member of the Citys Tennis Advisory Committee.
Visit your Miami Beach neighborhood courts and play for free: (No lessons permitted) Visite las canchas de tenis ms cercanas a usted y juegue gratis: (No se permiten lecciones)
Fairway Park 200 Fairway Drive Palm Island Park 159 Palm Avenue MB Golf Club Tennis 2301 Alton Road Normandy Shores 2401 Biarritz Drive Polo Park 805 - 42 Street
Report unathorized lessons to 305.673.7730. Reporte lecciones sin autorizacin al 305.673.7730.
STILL NOT SURE?

Did you know that playing singles for one hour burns approximately 600 calories in men and 420 calories in women - making it as effective as a spin class or lifting weights? Playing tennis is accessible, you can participate in a tennis clinic at one of Miami Beachs tennis centers or simply playing at our neighborhood courts can get you started. Tennis is also a safe sport with minimal risk of injury. Whether youre a former tennis player or you are trying it for the first time, dont forget to stretch before starting your game. And like with any other sport, consult your physician, before engaging in any physical activity.
HEALTH AND FITNESS SALUD Y APTITUD
Considrese Servido
Jackie Gonzalez
MS QUE UNA RUTINA DE EJERCICIOS...ES DIVERTIDO!
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Hay una serie de cosas que usted puede hacer para mejorar su salud. Si usted desea tomar provecho del clima primaveral, jugar al tenis es una de las mejores actividades al aire libre. Uno de los grandes aspectos del tenis es que jugar puede ser divertido y una buena manera de conocer nuevos amigos. Cualquier actividad que usted realmente disfrute hacer no se sentir como una carga, y cuando llega el momento de hacer la actividad fsica, usted estar dispuesto y a la expectativa de hacerlo. Jugar al tenis con regularidad tiene varios beneficios para la salud fsica y mental, tales como el alivio del estrs, prdida de peso y tambin puede ayudar a mejorar la movilidad, el equilibrio y la fortaleza. El tenis es un ejercicio vigoroso. Es cierto que puede ser un reto, especialmente si usted est aprendiendo, pero una vez que se enganche, tenis puede ser tremendamente satisfactorio. Otros beneficios incluyen la reduccin del riesgo de presin arterial alta, mejora de su sistema circulatorio y la reduccin del riesgo de enfermedades del corazn, derrames cerebrales y diabetes. Este gran
ensando en comenzar una rutina de ejercicios, pero no muy seguro de qu hacer?
ejercicio cardiovascular tambin aumenta la masa muscular. El tenis es un ejercicio tan completo, que cuando juego no necesito ir al gimnasio. Juego en ambos North Shore y Flamingo, y tomo lecciones y clnicas. He hecho grandes amigos all, nos dijo Dolores Hirsh, miembro del Comit Asesor de Tenis de Miami Beach.
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An no est seguro?
Saba usted que un juego individual de tenis durante una hora quema aproximadamente 600 caloras en los hombres y 420 caloras en las mujeres por lo cual es tan eficaz como una clase de spinning en bicicletas levantar pesas? Adems jugar al tenis es accesible, puede participar en una clnica de tenis en uno de los centros de tenis de Miami Beach simplemente para ayudarle a comenzar puede jugar en las canchas cercanas a usted. El tenis es un deporte seguro con un mnimo riesgo de lesin. Si usted es un ex jugador de tenis lo va a tratar por primera vez, no se olvide de estirar los msculos antes de comenzar el juego. Y al igual que con cualquier otro deporte, no se olvide de consultar a su mdico antes de participar en cualquier actividad fsica.
he City of Miami Beach began reconstructing the new Tennis Center in May of 2012 as part of our capital improvements program.
THE PROJECT INCLUDED:
Demolition and replacement of existing Tennis Center 17 new clay tennis courts New lighting Landscaping and irrigation For more information call 305.673.7761 or visit us at www.miamibeachparks.com
Visite su Nuevo Centro de Tennis en el Parque Flamingo
a Ciudad de Miami Beach comenz a reconstruir el centro de tenis nuevo en mayo del 2012 como parte de su programa de mejoras capitales. EL PROYECTO INCLUY: Demolicin y reposicin del Centro de Tennis existente 17 nuevas canchas de tenis de arcilla Nueva iluminacin Jardinera y riego Para ms informacin llame al 305.673.7761 visitenos al www.miamibeachparks.com
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Summer Camp D is Almost Her e!

un adventures await you at Miami Beach Parks & Recreation. Structured supervised All-Day Summer Camp programs are offered for children in grades K-12 (trial week for five year olds). Our camp will run weekdays for eight-weeks from June 10 - August 2 with a mini-camp from August 5 - 16. Camp facilities will open daily Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. (All Day Camp facilities will be staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). Many fun-filled activities include games, sports, arts and crafts, field trips, themed events, ice skating, tournaments, swimming and more (no camp on July 4th). Camp locations vary by age.
ivertidas aventuras les espera en Parques y Recreo de Miami Beach. Estaremos ofreciendo programas supervisados y estructurados de Campamentos de Verano para nios y adolescentes entre los grados K-12 (Ofrecemos una semana de prueba para nios de cinco aos). Nuestros campamentos se llevan a cabo de lunes a viernes durante ocho semanas del 10 de junio al 2 de agosto con un pequeo campamento del 5 al 16 de agosto. Las localidades estarn funcionando diariamente de lunes a viernes de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m. (Todas las localidades donde se ofrecen campamentos diarios estarn supervisadas de lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.) Algunas de las divertidas actividades incluye juegos, deportes, artes manuales, paseos, eventos especiales, patinaje sobre hielo, torneos, natacin y ms (cerramos el 4 de julio). La localidad de los campamentos varia segn las edades. (vea la tabla de las localidades por edad en la columna de la izquierda.)
COSTO DE LOS CAMPAMENTOS

El costo de los campamentos es de $525 para residentes de Miami Beach ($300 hermano) y $775 para no-residentes (incluye los $75 del costo de las actividades). Se requiere comprobante de residencia y las calificaciones de la escuela del participante. Costo reducidos becas son disponibles para residentes de Miami Beach que califiquen, vistenos en el internet para informacin sobre la poliza de retornos y para ms detalles. No ofrecemos pases diario.
DAY CAMP FEES

$525 for Miami Beach residents ($300 sibling) and $775 for non-residents (includes $75 activity fee). Proof of residency and participant report card required. Fee reductions and/or waivers are available for qualified Miami Beach residents, visit our website for refund policy and more details. No daily passes available.
COMO ME INSCRIBO?
La inscripcin de los campamentos est abierta todava para algunos de nuestros campamentos diarios y campamentos especiales. Vistenos en el internet www.miamibeachparks.com para inscribirse pase por la localidad que le interesara que su hijo(a) participara para informacin sobre la disponibilidad. Los campamentos pueden ser cancelados sino cumplen la inscripcin mnima. Inscrbase temprano...el espacio es limitado!
How DO I sign up?

Summer Camp registration is still open for some of our camps and specialty camps. Visit our website at www.miamibeachparks.com to register online or stop by the facility your child would like to attend for availability information. Camps may be cancelled if minimum registration is not met. Register early...camps have limited space!
Age Group by Location

Entering Grades/Grado entrante:
PeeWees (K-1st) Primers (2nd-3rd) Jrs. (4th-5th) Pre-Teens (6th-8th) Teens (9th-12th)
21st Street Rec. Center/Teen Club Flamingo Park at PAL Muss Park North Shore Park Youth Center Scott Rakow Youth Center Fairway Park PT/T Tots/PW/P PW/P Tots/PW/P/J J/PT PT/T
Administration Office: 305.673.7730 www.miamibeachparks.com

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AT A GLANC
LOCATION
Normandy Isle South Pointe Park South Pointe Park Scott Rakow Youth Center Scott Rakow Youth Center Scott Rakow Youth Center Stillwater Park Normandy Shores Golf Club Scott Rakow Youth Center Scott Rakow Youth Center Scott Rakow Youth Center Normandy Isle Scott Rakow Youth Center Scott Rakow Youth Center North Shore/Flamingo Tennis 21st Rec. Center Miami Ad School Scott Rakow Youth Center
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SPECIALTY CAMP
Aquatic Life & Nature Aquatic Life & Nature Beach Bum Cheerleading Dance Fine Arts Painting Fishing 1 Golf/Tennis Jr. Camp 2 Gymnastics Ice Skating Jr. Lifeguard Kayak Learn to Swim Outdoor Swimming Tennis by Bollettieri 3 Theater Video Production Water Polo
SERIES
A E, F AB, CD, GH J FG B, I AB, CD, EF, GH A, B, C, E, F A B, C D, E, H I, J B C, G H, I B F
AGES/GR
8 - 12 years 8 - 12 years 6th - 12th grade 3 - 6 grade
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RES/NR
$150 / $270 $150 / $270 $250 / $450 $125 / $225 $175 / $315 $200 / $360 $275 / $495 $350 / $375 $150 / $270 $225 / $405 $150 / $270 $150 / $270 $125 / $225 $125 / $225 $250 $150 / $270 $100 / $180 $125 / $225
2 - 5 grade
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8 - 12 years 9 - 17 years 6 - 16 years 2 - 6 grade

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6 - 15 years 8 - 14 years 8 - 14 years 7 - 15 years 7 -15 years 5th - 11th grade 12 - 16 years 8 - 15 years
A, B, C , D , E , F, G, H , I, J 4 -18 years
1 Fishing: Weekly fee available. 2 Taught by PGA and USPTA Certified Instructors. Additional series from June 3 -7, 2013, call 305.868.6502 for information. 3 Camp run by Bollettieri as of the time of printing of this Recreation Review magazine and may be subject to change. Daily fee $60; camp runs 10 am - 3 pm.
A wide variety of Specialty Camps, focusing on particular interests, provides the campers with an opportunity to pursue a hobby or learn something new. Weekly series dates are from June 10 until August 16 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (except Video Production half day). Una variedad de campamentos especiales enfocados en un inters especfico le brindan la oportunidad de disfrutar de un pasatiempo aprender algo nuevo. Series semanales de junio 10 al 16 de agosto de 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (excepto Video Production 1/2 da).
2013 Camp Series

Series A Series B Series C Series D Series E 6/10 - 6/14 6/17 - 6/21 6/24 - 6/28 7/01 - 7/05 7/08 - 7/12 Series F Series G Series H Series I Series J 7/15 - 7/19 7/22 - 7/26 7/29 - 8/02 8/05 - 8/09 8/12 - 8/16
CAMP FOR TOTS

Half day Camp designed for children three to four years old. Campamento de medio da para nios de 3 a 4 aos de edad. LOCATION NSPYC Flamingo DATES 06/10 - 08/02 06/10 - 08/02 AGES 3 - 4 yrs. 3 - 4 yrs. TIME 9 am - 12 pm 9 am - 12 pm RES/NRES $275/$500 $275/$500
No camp on July 4 (Cerramos el 4 de julio)
Be on the lookout...the Recreation Review Year-Round Edition is coming to your mailbox May 2013
Please note that for ALL Camps dates, times and fees are subject to change. Camps may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment.
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ABOUT CAMP
Register at 21 Street or Normandy Isle Park. All Sports Camps meet at Normandy Isle Park, 7030 Trouville Esplanade. Softball available for girls. Bring your own lunch and appropriate sport equipment. For additional questions call 305.993.2021. Inscrbase en el 21 Street Normandy Isle Park. Todos los campamentos se reunirn en Normandy Isle Park, 7030 Trouville Esplanade. Softball disponible para nias. Traiga su almuerzo y el equipo apropiado para el deporte que va a participar. Para preguntas adicionales llame al 305.993.2021. Time (Horario): 8:30 am - 5:00 pm ALL Series (Todas las series): $1,100 res. ($2,000 non-res.) 5 Series: $675 res. ($1,225 non-res.)
SPORT Basketball Tennis Soccer Flag Football Baseball Golf
INSTRUCTOR
Recreation Staff City/TBA Coach Marcelo Di Risio Recreation Staff Coach Jorge Sanchez PGA members
SERIES AGES/GR RES/NR

B, C D E, I F G H
7 - 13 years 7 - 13 years 5 - 13 years 7 - 13 years 7 - 13 years 7 - 13 years
$150/$270 $125/$225 $150/$270 $150/$270 $150/$270 $150/$270
2013 Camp Series

Series A Series B Series C Series D Series E 6/10 - 6/14 6/17 - 6/21 6/24 - 6/28 7/01 - 7/05 7/08 - 7/12 Series F Series G Series H Series I Series J 7/15 - 7/19 7/22 - 7/26 7/29 - 8/02 8/05 - 8/09 8/12 - 8/16
No camp on July 4th (Cerramos el 4 de julio)
SCAN FOR FUN
Traveling Soccer
Try-Outs
FLAMINGO PARK SOCCER FIELD 14 STREET & MERIDIAN AVE June 3 - 5 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Age groups (Edades): U9, U10, U11, U12, U14, U16 Pruebe para formar parte del equipo de viaje de futbol. Las pruebas sern del 3 - 5 de junio 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. For more information contact Edith Guerra at 305-673-7767 or miamibeachsoccer@live.com Photo by: Antonio Hernandez
For information on our Traveling Baseball Try-outs for North Shore Park, please contact Javier Fulgueira at 305.861.3616.
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Year-round family events Parks & Recreation planned just for you! Eventos anuales de Parques y Recreo planeados para usted!
Movie in the Park
Be on the LOOKOUT for the 2013 Year-Round Edition of the Recreation Review with a Summer pull-out coming out in May! Este pendiente, en mayo, a la edicin 2013 del Recreation Review el cual incluye una gua de Verano que se desprende para su comodidad!
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For movie title & time visit: (Para la plicula y el horario visite:) www.miamibeachparks.com Scott Rakow Youth Center 2700 Sheridan Avenue
Bingo Night for Seniors

MAY 21 6:00 PM FREE
An afternoon of Bingo, Food and Fun. Una tarde de Bingo, Comida y Diversin Convention Center Hall D Ballroom 1901 Convention Center Drive Special thanks to Global Spectrum for their generous support.
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Visit our website at: > www.miamibeachfl.gov Click on (right side): > subscribe Select (check mark) > recreational programs
Scan this code to dowload the free new Parks Mobile APP, an easy way to know what your parks have to offer. Escanee este cdigo para descargar gratis la nueva APP Mvil de Parques, una forma fcil de aprender acerca de lo que sus parques ofrecen.
Playground Revue
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The 70 Annual Playground Revue, a traditional fun-filled night of entertainment will have junior, pre-teen and teen summer day campers perform: Dancing through the Decades. Fillmore Miami Beach 1700 Washington Ave. Show locations and dates for Flamingo, North Shore and Muss Park Peewees and Primers will be announced. Celebrando 70 aos, el Playground Revue, una noche tradicional de baile y entretenimiento, presentar sus bailes con el tema: Bailando atraves de las Dcadas. Las localidades de la presentacin y las fechas de los Peewees & Primers de Flamingo, North Shore y Muss Park sern anunciadas.
Visit Our Dog Parks

Belle Isle Park Flamingo Park North Shore Open Space Park Pinetree Park Washington Park For more information please call 305.673.7730 or visit www.miamibeachparks.com
Visit www.miamibeachparks.com for dances and other planned activites! (Visite miamibeachparks.com para bailes y otras actividades planeadas!)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21st Street Recreation Center 2100 Washington Ave. 305.673.7784 Beachview Park & Vita Course 53 Collins Ave. 305.861.3616 Belle Isle Park Island Ave. on Belle Isle 305-861-3616 Brittany Bay Park Indian Creek Dr. at 65 St. 305.673.7730 Crespi Park 7801 Crespi Blvd. 305.861.3616 Fairway Park 200 Fairway Dr. 305.993.2011 Fisher Park 50 Street & Alton Rd. 305.861.3616 Flamingo Park 11 St. at Jefferson Ave. 305.673.7766 (PAL) 305.531.5636 xt. 26 Indian Beach Park 46 St. & Collins Ave. 305.673.7720 La Gorce Park 6421 Alton Rd. 305.861.3616 Lummus Park Ocean Drive, 5 - 15 Sts. 305.673.7730 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park 3 Street & Ocean Dr. 305.861.3616 Maurice Gibb Memorial Park/Boat Launch, 18 St. & Purdy Ave. 305.861.3616 Miami Beach Golf Club 2301 Alton Rd. 305.532.3350 Miami Beach SoundScape 1670 Washington Ave. 305.673.7730 Muss Park 4400 Chase Ave. 305.673.7765 Normandy Isle Park & Pool 7030 Trouville Esplanade 305.993.2021 Normandy Shores Golf Club 2401 Biarritz Drive 305.868.6502 Normandy Shores Park 2401 Biarritz Dr. 305.993.2021 North Shore Open Space 79-86 Sts. & Collins Ave. 305.673.7720 North Shore Park Bandshell/Amphitheater 7275 Collins Ave. 305.861.3616 North Shore Park & Youth Center 501 72 St. 305.861.3616 Palm Island Park 159 Palm Ave. 305.861.3616 Pinetree Park/Kayak Launch 45 Street & Pinetree Dr. 305.673.7730 Polo Park 4301 N. Michigan Ave. 305.861.3616 Scott Rakow Youth Center & Ice Rink 2700 Sheridan Ave. 305.673.7767 South Pointe Park 1 Washington Ave. 305.673.7006 Stillwater Park 8440 Hawthorne Ave. 305.993.2000 Tatum Park 8050 Byron Ave. 305.861.3616 Washington Park & Community Garden 201 2 St. 305.673.7766
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