City of Miami Beach Update on COVID-19, 7/28

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

We continue to provide our residents and businesses with the latest updates from the City of Miami Beach during this pandemic. Read the latest news and updates below.

Reminder, Miami Beach Police and Code Officers are giving out $50 civil citations for anyone not wearing a facial covering while in a public place or space. We urge everyone to also continue practicing social distancing and meticulously wash your hands regularly. The Countywide curfew for the remainder of the city, excluding the 8 p.m. curfew for the South Beach Entertainment District, remains in effect from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.

Commission Meeting The next Commission meeting is being held tomorrow, July 29 at 8:30 a.m. and will be televised on MBTV and streamed live on Facebook. The Commission Chambers will be closed to the public, but you can watch both meetings via Zoom at  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85224811868 How to provide spoken public comment during the City Commission Meeting: The public may provide spoken comment by dialing telephone 312.626.6799 or 888.475.4499 (Toll Free). The Webinar ID is 852 2481 1868#. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak. How to submit written public comment before the City Commission Meeting: The public may submit written comments by sending an email to CityClerk@miamibeachfl.gov by 5 p.m. the day before the Commission Meeting. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the email subject line. Emails received will be forwarded to the Mayor and Commissioners and will be included as a part of the meeting record.

North Beach Drive-Thru Food Distribution South Florida Seniors in Action, Farm Share and Commissioner David Richardson will host a drive-thru food distribution tomorrow, July 29. Wednesday, July 29 9 AM - 11 AM 8700 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL The food distribution is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Please remain in your car and open the trunk when it's your turn in line. If you do not have a car and would like to qualify for food assistance, please call or register online. Phone: 305.604.CITY (2489) or  www.miamibeachfl.gov/food

Historic Preservation Board Meeting The Historic Preservation Board will meet Friday, July 31 at 8 a.m. virtually via Zoom here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83164285734. The meeting will be streamed live on MBTV Channel 660 on Atlantic Broadband or 99 on AT&T U-Verse. How to provide spoken public comment during the meeting: The public may provide spoken comment by dialing telephone  301.715.8592 or 888.475.4499 (toll free). The Webinar ID is 831 6428 5734. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.

Wasteful Weekend Venue Change On Saturday, August 1, residents may take bulk trash to one of the locations listed below from 8 AM - 6 PM during the first weekend of each month. Free bulk drop-off locations: New Location - 833 6 Street; Drop off area is located on the west side of the building on Michigan Avenue 75 Street and Dickens Avenue Proof of Miami Beach residency is required (formal identification with a Miami Beach address and/or a utility bill accompanied by a photo identification). Please DO NOT dispose of chemical or hazardous materials, tires, paints, or car parts into the dumpsters. For more information, please contact: Kevin Pulido, Neighborhood Affairs Manager Email: kevinpulido@miamibeachfl.gov or at 786.568.6051

Residents Facing the Possibility of Eviction or Foreclosure Proceedings If you feel that you are being evicted unfairly or in violation of your lease, there are available resources to help guide you through this process and inform you of your legal rights and options. Dade Legal Aid, founded in 1949, offers pro bono, free legal advice to financially qualified persons who may be in need of assistance due to pending eviction or foreclosure proceedings. All requests for assistance must be made by appointment. The Dade Legal Aid can be contacted at 305.579.5733. They are located at 123 NW 1 Avenue, Miami, FL 33128, across from the historic Miami-Dade County Courthouse. They are accessible by public transit from Miami Beach on both the 120 Beach MAX & 119 S bus routes. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. More information can be found on their website here.

Virtual Specialty Summer Camp If you're looking for an alternative to in-person summer camp, the Parks and Recreation Department is still offering Virtual Specialty Camp programming for summer 2020! Offerings include: Coding Camp Dance Camp Fine Arts Camp Yoga, Zumba, Cheer & Hip Hop Camp For detailed scheduling information, click here. To register, visit register.miamibeachparks.com

Plasma Donation As the number of COVID-19 infections rise in Florida, hospitals are facing critical shortages of convalescent plasma for treatment. OneBlood is working with the public and physicians to coordinate the delivery of potential lifesaving COVID-19 convalescent plasma to those in need.   Transfusing the plasma that contains the antibodies into a person still fighting the virus can provide a boost to the patient’s immune system and potentially help them recover. Click here to learn more on how you can donate today.

COVID-19 & Antibody Testing Walk-Up Testing The walk-up COVID-19 testing is located at 73 Street and Ocean Terrace from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Once you check-in, there is no need to stand in a line, you will receive a text message advising when the nurse is ready for you. Miami Beach Convention Center Testing Site Both the COVID-19 active virus and antibody tests continue to be available at the Miami Beach Convention Center testing facility located on 17 Street and Convention Center Drive. The COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-up testing site is available daily, including weekends, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is now available for children ages 5 and up. Visit our 'Testing' tab to view detailed information on all testing locations, including testing at the Hard Rock Stadium and homebound testing and further details.

Stay Informed Now more than ever it's important to get counted! So call up your friends and neighbors and ask them to visit my2020census.gov and make sure our community gets counted. Visit our dedicated, city-related coronavirus webpage www.miamibeachfl.gov/coronavirus for the most up-to-date information, including important resources, impacts to city services and more. Our city hotline at 305.604.CITY (2489) is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. You can also email your questions to MBCovid@miamibeachfl.gov. Or connect with us through social media via email, Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter and via text message (text MBAlert to 888777).

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West Avenue Neighborhood Improvement Project Update

West Avenue Phase 2 Neighborhood Improvement Project Project Update - July 22, 2020

A Letter to Commission (LTC) was distributed providing an update on the West Avenue project. The letter includes information on an additional review of potential alternative locations of the pump station and above-ground components following input from the community. Please find highlights from the LTC below. If you wish to read the full LTC, please click here to view the full document. The project is expected to be discussed at a yet to be scheduled September 2020 special Commission meeting. It is not expected to be discussed during July’s meeting. The September discussion includes the stormwater drainage and harmonization policy as well as the location of the pump station and above-ground components. The design-build team is currently developing a limited feasibility study that further evaluates additional options for the location of the pump station generator and above-ground components. The study focuses primarily on the capacity of the site to accommodate the required components following a request from the community. A virtual public meeting webinar will be conducted to share the results of the study once it is complete. Please note, while the items are listed on the agenda, no items related to the West Avenue Phase II Neighborhood Improvement Project are expected to be heard at the Special Commission Meeting on Friday, July 24. Please click here to view the full agenda for the Special Commission Meeting on Friday, July 24. You can watch and participate in the meeting via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87343999500 Should you have any questions regarding this project, please contact Lauren Firtel at LaurenFirtel@miamibeachfl.gov or at 305.986.6403.

To learn more about the city’s innovative initiatives, visit www.MBRisingAbove.com. To request this material in alternate format, sign language interpreter (five-day notice required), information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any city-sponsored proceedings, call 305.604.2489 and select 1 for English or 2 for Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service).

Free face masks available to the public at all Miami-Dade Public Library System locations

Dear Library Patron,

Miami-Dade County is currently providing free face masks to the public at all 50 Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) locations. This mask distribution initiative is aimed at helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19, ensure that residents in need of masks have easy access to obtain them, and ensure compliance with Miami-Dade County Emergency Order 20-20, which requires that all persons in Miami-Dade County wear a mask or other facial covering when in public spaces both indoors and outdoors. The public is reminded that not wearing a mask is now a civil offense punishable with fines of up to $100.

Those who need a face mask can stop by any MDPLS location entrance to request and pick up masks, which will be available for as long as supplies last.  For a complete list of library locations and operating hours, visit www.mdpls.org/branches or call 305-375-2665.

To learn more about Miami-Dade County’s New Normal Guidelines, visit http://www.miamidade.gov/newnormal.

Leon County Government Employment Opportunities - 7.27.20

LEON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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If you are driven by making a difference on the issues that matter most to our community and committed to demonstrating results, exceeding expectations in areas of customer service and exercising responsible stewardship of our community’s resources, then you may have what it takes to join our team. 

 Do you want to join the Leon County team?  Apply Online.

CLOSING DATE: July 31, 2020

Building Inspector

OPEN CONTINUOUSLY

Paramedic (PRN)

EMT (PRN)

Consolidated Dispatch Agency

 Public Safety Communications Operator (Open Continuously)

http://www.talgov.com/employment/cda-psco.aspx

 For additional information on Leon County employment opportunities:

Visit LeonCountyFL.gov/HR/jobs
Call our Job Line at (850) 606-2403
Watch Channel 16 on Comcast and CenturyLink
Visit Human Resources, 315 South Calhoun Street, 2nd Floor, Suite #210

Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer

People Focused.  Performance Driven

      
850.606.5300  |  cmr@LeonCountyFL.gov  |  www.LeonCountyFL.gov
301 S. Monroe St., Suite 502, Tallahassee, FL 32301