Resolution 2024-33436RESOLUTION NO. 2024.33436
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO ISSUE A BI-WEEKLY LETTER TO COMMISSION (LTC)
COMMENCING ON DECEMBER 20, 2024, PROVIDING REGULAR
UPDATES ON CODE ENFORCEMENT, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
ACTIVITIES, AND THE STATUS OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CASES
INVOLVING PROPERTIES AND/OR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN NORTH
BEACH; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
CAUSE A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
DEPARTMENT TO APPEAR BEFORE THE LAND USE AND
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE EVERY OTHER MONTH COMMENCING
IN FEBRUARY 2025 TO ADDRESS ANY ONGOING CONCERNS AND
NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN NORTH BEACH; AND FURTHER,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32356 WHICH DIRECTED THE
ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE REGULAR STAFFING UPDATES
FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING A MONTHLY
REPORT ISSUED BY LETTER TO COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is committed to maintaining the highest
standards of property maintenance, code enforcement, and the proper management of public
spaces within the City; and
WHEREAS, North Beach, as one of the City's distinct and evolving neighborhoods,
requires targeted efforts to address code enforcement issues, property management needs,
and other concems affecting the quality of life for residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, regular updates on the activities and progress of code enforcement and
property management, as well as information on the resolution of Special Magistrate cases,
are essential to provide transparency and keep residents and stakeholders informed about
the ongoing work being done in North Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to ensure the administration of
these critical functions is communicated in a timely and effective manner to enhance public
awareness and engagement and promote accountability within City operations; and
WHEREAS, to achieve the foregoing goals, the Commission desires to require the
issuance of a bi-weekly Letter to Commission (LTC) to provide regular updated on the
following:
1. Code Enforcement: A summary of all violations issued in North Beach, including
information about the nature of the violations, enforcement actions taken, and any trends or
areas of concern requiring further attention.
2. Property Management Activities: Updates regarding property maintenance
activities conducted at City -owned properties, as well as any activities related to the upkeep
of public rights of way, including cleaning, landscaping, and infrastructure improvements.
3. Special Magistrate Cases: The status of cases before the Special Magistrate
involving properties and/or businesses located in North Beach, including the disposition of
cases, penalties or fines levied, and compliance or enforcement actions taken; and
WHEREAS, this bi-weekly report shall serve as a proactive tool to track and resolve
ongoing code enforcement and property management challenges in North Beach and to
ensure that issues affecting public safety and neighborhood quality are addressed in a timely
and efficient manner; and
WHEREAS, to ensure transparency and accountability, a representative of the Code
Enforcement Department shall be required to appear every other month before the Land Use
and Sustainability Committee every other month to address ongoing concerns and new
developments in North Beach; and
WHEREAS, as the Building Department has made substantial progress in filling
vacant positions, the regular reporting required pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-32656, is
no longer needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby direct the Administration to issue a bi-weekly Letter to Commission
(LTC) on a recurring basis, commencing on December 20, 2024, to provide regular updates
on code enforcement, property management activities, and the status of special magistrate
cases involving properties and/or businesses located in North Beach; and further, direct the
Administration to cause a representative of the Code Enforcement Department to appear
before the Land Use and Sustainability Committee every other month commencing in
February 2025 to address any ongoing concerns and new developments in North Beach;
and further, rescinding Resolution No. 2023-32356 which directed the Administration to
provide regular staffing updates from the Building Department, including a monthly report
issued by Letter to Commission.
PASSED and ADOPTED this // day of 6�' rr. 2024.
Steven Meiner, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: December 11, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE A BI-
WEEKLY LETTER TO COMMISSION (LTC) COMMENCING ON DECEMBER 20,
2024, PROVIDING REGULAR UPDATES ON CODE ENFORCEMENT, PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND THE STATUS OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
CASES INVOLVING PROPERTIES AND/OR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN NORTH
BEACH; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO CAUSE A
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPEAR
BEFORE THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE EVERY OTHER
MONTH COMMENCING IN FEBRUARY 2025 TO ADDRESS ANY ONGOING
CONCERNS AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN NORTH BEACH,
RECOMMENDATION
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex
Femandez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
NIA
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: httos:ttwww.miamibeachfl.govtcity-halUcitvtlerktmeetinc-noticest
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
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Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item. Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2.17? Project?
No
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Was this Aaenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal enaaaed in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of iobbyist(s) and principal(s)�
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Req. Bi-weekly LTCs - Code Enforcement, Property Management, and SM Cases Involving
NoBe Properties. (Fernandez) CA
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