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ORDINANCE NO. 2005-3484
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT;
AMENDING CHAPTER 66 BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 66-8
REGULATING THE ANCHORING AND MOORING OF WATERCRAFT
WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY; REGULATING
ANCHORING OR MOORING FOR NONNA VIGATIONAL, LIVE-
ABOARD, AND OTHER PURPOSES; DEFINING NONNAVIGATIONAL
PURPOSES AND EXCEPTIONS, AND LIVE-ABOARD; ESTABLISHING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER OF ALL
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND
SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds and declares that the proliferation of watercraft:
in use for residential purposes or otherwise stored in the waters of Biscayne Bay within the
boundaries of the City have had and have a deleterious effect upon the health, safety and welfare
of the residents of the City in that they potentially serve as a source for pollution and
contamination through discharge of human waste as well as garbage, refuse, debris, oil and other
obnoxious products; constitute aesthetic pollution, being unsightly and interfering with views
and enjoyment by the public of the beautiful vistas of Biscayne Bay; constitute nuisance and
invasions of the privacy of homeowners and other residents of property adjacent or proximate to
the Bay and other waterbodies; constitute a threat to the safety, health and welfare of residents of
the City through unregulated activity upon and aboard such watercraft:; and numerous other
problems and disadvantages which adversely affect the quality of life of the residents and visitors
to the City; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City to mitigate the adverse impacts of anchored or
moored watercraft:, recognizing that the State of Florida has established a preemption of certain
functions under Section 327.60 Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code 68D-
23.101(3), which address vessels in navigation but permit local regulation of vessels not "in
navigation"; and
WHEREAS, the Attorney General has opined, AGO 85-45, that "vessels which are used
as a person's primary residence may be 'live-aboard vessels' for purposes of municipal
regulation permitted by Section 327.60(2), F.S., even though they are not used solely as a
residence but are also used for recreational purposes, if such vessels are represented as such
person's 'legal residence' pursuant to ~ 327.02[(16)](b), F.S. [] , and that the determination of
whether such vessels are represented as a person's legal residence may be based on a
combination of the person's subjective intent and objective facts," and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted studies and observed the advent of vessels not in
navigation and of vessels upon which persons are residing; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that vessels anchored or moored within the
jurisdictional waters of the City on which persons are residing as their primary residence for
more than seven (7) days, or that the person has or persons have no other arrangements for
residence in the area, constitutes a legal residence for purposes of this ordinance, and such
vessels are "live-aboards" within the jurisdiction of the City to regulate; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that evidence that vessels anchored or moored
within the jurisdictional waters of the City for more than seven (7) days constitutes prima facie
evidence that such vessels are no longer exercising rights of navigation, and within the
jurisdiction of the City to regulate; and
WHEREAS, the City has observed the use of anchoring or mooring of vessels within the
jurisdictional waters of the City for purposes of storage or avoiding fees associated with marinas
or anchorages that are or may be available for their use, and such vessels fall within the
jurisdiction of the City to regulate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE.
Chapter 66 of the Code of Ordinances of the City is hereby amended by the addition of a
new section 66-8 to read:
Sec. 66-8 Limitations on anchorin2: or moorin2: within city limits.
(a) Purpose. This ordinance is adopted for the following purposes and reasons:
(1) The City Commission finds and declares that the proliferation of watercraft in
use for residential purposes or otherwise stored in the waters of Biscavne Bay
within the boundaries of the City have had and have a deleterious effect upon the
health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City in that they potentially
serve as a source for pollution and contamination though discharge of human
waste as well as garbage, refuse, debris, oil and other obnoxious products;
constitute aesthetic pollution, being unsightly and interfering with views and
enioyment by the public of the beautiful vistas of Biscayne Bay; constitute
nuisance and invasions of the privacy of homeowners and other residents. of
property adiacent or proximate to the Bay; constitute a threat to the safety, health
and welfare of residents of the City through unregulated activity upon and aboard
such watercraft; and numerous other problems and disadvantages which
adversely affect the quality oflife ofthe residents and visitors to the City; and
(2) It is the intent of the City to mitigate the adverse impact of anchored or
moored watercraft, recognizing that the State of Florida has established a
preemption of certain functions under Section 327.60 Florida Statutes and the
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Florida Administrative Code 68D-23.101(3). which address vessels in navigation
but permit local regulation of vessels not "in navigation"; and
(3) The City has conducted studies and observed the advent of vessels not in
navigation and of vessels upon which persons are residing.
(4) The Attorney General has opined. AGO 85-45. that "vessels which are used as
a person's primary residence may be 'live-aboard vessels' for purposes of
municipal regulation permitted by Section 327.60(2). F.S.. even though they are
not used solely as a residence but are also used for recreational purposes. if such
vessels are represented as such person's 'legal residence' pursuant to ~
327.02r(6)1(b). F.S. rl . and that the determination of whether such vessels are
represented as a person's legal residence may be based on a combination of the
person's subjective intent and objective facts."
(5) The City has determined that vessels anchored or moored within the
jurisdictional waters of the City on which persons are residing as their primary
residence or for more than seven (7) consecutive or cumulative days within a
thirty-day period constitutes a legal residence for purposes of this ordinance. and
such vessels are "live-aboards" within the jurisdiction of the City to regulate.
(6) The City has determined that evidence that vessels anchored or moored within
the jurisdictional waters of the City for more than seven (7) consecutive or
cumulative days within a thirty-day period constitutes prima facie evidence that
such vessels are no longer exercising rights of navigation. and within the
jurisdiction of the City to regulate.
(b) Definitions. For purposes of this section. the following definitions shall apply:
(1) A vessel not "in navigation." or "not engaged in the exercise of the rights of
navigation." is defined as one that evidences. through a case-by-case review
of applicable factors. an abandonment. either temporary or permanent. of the
exercise of rights of navigation. Factors to consider as evidence of such
abandonment include but are not limited to. how long a vessel has been
anchored within the boundaries of the city within a thirty-day period. or
whether a vessel has a current registration as required by applicable law. or
whether a vessel is being anchored or stored on the water to avoid dockage or
storage fees. sometimes evidenced for example by a sailboat that has
removed its sails. A vessel anchored or moored within the jurisdictional
waters of the City for more than seven (7) consecutive or cumulative days
within a thirty-day period. constitutes prima facie evidence that such vessel is
not "in navigation" or is "not engaged in the exercise of the rights of
navigation. "
(2) A "non-live aboard vessel" shall be a vessel that does not fall within the
definition of live-aboard vessel as set forth in section 327.02(6). Florida
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Statutes. namely: "Live-aboard vessel" means: (a) Any vessel used solely as a
residence: or (b) Any vessel represented as a place of business. a professional
or other commercial enterprise. or a legal residence. A commercial fishing
boat is expressly excluded from the term "live-aboard vessel. "
(3) The fact of whether a vessel is a person's or persons' "legal residence." and
therefore a "live-aboard vessel" under this ordinance may be established by
evidence that the person is or persons are using the vessel as his. her or their
primary residence. including evidence of a combination of the person's or
persons' subiective intent and obiective facts. including the fact that the vessel
on which the person is or persons are residing has been anchored or moored
within City limits for seven (7) consecutive or cumulative days within a thirty-
day period. or that the person has or persons have no other arrangements for
residence in the area beyond the seven (7) day period.
(c) The following vessels are prohibited from anchoring or mooring within the
boundaries of the city. except as hereinbefore and hereinafter provided:
(1) Non-live aboard vessels not in navigation. or not engaged in the exercise of
the rights of navigation: and
(2) Live-aboard vessels being used as a person's legal residence more than seven
(7) consecutive or cumulative days within a thirty-day period.
(d) This section shall not apply to non-live-aboard vessels exercising rights of
navigation. or vessels (whether non-live-aboard or live-aboard): (i) responding to
a bona-fide emergency on their vessel. such as failure of the vehicle to operate. or
iniury or illness suffered by the vessel's operator. or during the period when a
hurricane watch or warning or other dangerous weather condition is in effect.
either in the city. or in the next immediate destination of the vessel. or the route
thereto: (ii) located within designated anchoring and mooring areas: (iii) moored
to or docked at private property with the consent of the property owner. whether
or not also anchored to secure the vessel. or (iv) anchored immediately adiacent to
upland property owned or leased by the owner of the vessel. due to an inability to
moor to the upland property.
( e) In the event of an emergency. or dangerous weather condition in effect in the City
or the next immediate destination of the vessel. or the route thereto. as provided
for in subsection (d) above. the owner or occupant of the vessel shall immediately
contact the city's marine patrol. and inform them of the nature of the emergency
or weather condition. and the amount of time required to remedy the situation.
Upon the abatement of the emergency or weather condition. compliance with this
ordinance is required.
(f) The city commission. or designee. may designate public anchoring and mooring
areas. subiect to rules. regulations and permitting procedures by the city manager
and such other local. state or federal agencies with iurisdiction.
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(g) Violations and Penalties.
(1) Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be a violation of the City
Code as well as Chapter 327 Florida Statutes. Any person who owns.
operates or is otherwise in control of a vessel and who violates any of the
provisions of this Section. or the provisions of Chapter 327 Florida Statutes.
may be charged with a non criminal (civil) infraction and shall be subject to
the enforcement and penalty provisions and procedure of Code Chapter 30 as
well as Chapter 327. Florida Statutes. Any vessel that is in violation of this
law may also be subject to the provisions of Code Sections 66-221 through
66-229.
(2) In addition, any vessel violating this section shall be subject to removal and
impoundment. and operators of such vessels may be charged with a non-
criminal (civil) infraction pursuant to section 327.73. Florida Statutes. by any
law enforcement agency with jurisdiction to enforce this ordinance (enforcing
agency). The City's marine patrol will regularly document the arrival and
location of vessels. at which time it will provide the vessel operator with
written notice about this ordinance. If no vessel operator is located on or
about the vessel at the time of documenting its arrival and location. the marine
patrol will post such notice on the vessel. and send notice by certified mail to
the last registered owner of the vessel. if reasonably obtainable. informing
such owner of the seven day limitation and forty-eight hour warning period
prior to impounding. Failure to provide this arrival notice by posting or mail
shall not affect enforcement proceedings. Forty-eight hours prior to removal
and impoundment the enforcing agency shall post notice of violation on the
vessel to be impounded. to afford the owner or operator the opportunity to
move the vessel from city limits or to a lawful location. Within five days
following removal. the enforcing agency shall provide written notice by
certified or registered mail return receipt requested to the registered or
documented owner at his. her or its address of record as to where and how the
vessel can be recovered. If the vessel is not repossessed by the owner within
20 days after mailing of such notice. the vessel shall be disposed of in the
manner and under the provisions of Sections 66-223 through 227. or other
applicable law. The owner of the vessel shall be responsible for all costs for
removal and impoundment of the vessel. which shall become a lien upon and
against the vessel and which shall be paid prior to release of the vessel to the
owner or agent.
(3) Nothing herein shall be deemed to abrogate the handling of derelict vessels as
provided by Section 66-228 and 66-229 ofthe Code.
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SECTION TWO. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all section and parts of sections in conflict
herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION THREE. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the City Commission, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of
this ordinance shall become and be made part of the Code of the City of Miami Beach as
amended; that the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to
accomplish such intention; and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section" or
other appropriate word.
SECTION FOUR. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the
remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION FIVE. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect ten days follow'ng
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CITY CLERK
,2005.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of
Robert Parcher
APPROVED AS TO
FORM AND LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
,j-/9-05
Date
First Reading: April 20, 2005
Second Reading: Mayl8, 2005
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
An Ordinance establishing an anchoring and mooring time limit in the waters of the City of Miami Beach for
nonnavigational and live-aboard vessels.
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission approve the Ordinance establishing an anchoring and mooring time
limit in the Ci of Miami Beach?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Ordinance was prepared as a result of concerns expressed by residents about water pollution,
navigational hazards and visual intrusions associated with vessels that anchor and moor for long periods of
time in the waters of the City.
The Ordinance regulating anchoring and mooring of vessels within the City limits was discussed at the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee meeting on March 29, 2005. The Committee recommended that
the Ordinance be forwarded to the City Commission for its review and consideration on First Reading.
After First Reading, the Ordinance was discussed at the April 27, 2005 Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee Meeting. The Committee discussion focused on the costs and expectations for enforcement of
the Ordinance and discussed several language amendments. During the Committee discussion it was made
clear that the enforcement response, while always seeking compliance could be more flexible than originally
anticipated. The Committee indicated that only in required circumstances would towing and storage be
necessary rather than in every instance of non-compliance. The costs of enforcement are significantly
impacted by this expectation and reflected as such in the revised budget projection.
The vessel anchoring and mooring Ordinance establishes a time limit that any vessel may be anchored or
moored within the waters of the City of Miami Beach. State maritime law allows municipalities only to regulate
or to limit the anchoring or mooring of non live-aboard vessels when such vessels are not considered to be in-
navigation. Technically, in- navigation means the time period in which a vessel is moving from one location to
another, including any layovers or temporary anchorages in that time. State law also allows municipalities to
regulate live-aboard vessels, which include vessels used as a primary or legal residence. The attached
Ordinance defines and establishes a local time limit for when a vessel is, in or not in, navigation and applies
that time limit as well to vessels used as a primary or legal residence. The Ordinance limits to a seven (7) day
period of time for which it might be anchored within the boundaries of the City in a 30 day period.
The Administration recommends if this Ordinance is approved on Second Reading, to refer the Ordinance to
the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee, to discuss funding sources for the desired levels of
enforcement.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
IN/A
Financial Information:
Source of
Funds:
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Finance Dept.
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Robert C. Middau h
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
From:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City comUiSSi n
Jorge M. Gonzalez { l L-
City Manager :.d1.
Date: May 18, 2005
To:
SECOND READING
Subject:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT; AMENDING
CHAPTER 66 BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 66-8 REGULATING THE
MOORING AND ANCHORING OF WATERCRAFT WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
OF THE CITY; REGULATING ANCHORING OR MOORING FOR
NON NAVIGATIONAL, LIVE-ABOARD, AND OTHER PURPOSES; DEFINING
NON NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES AND EXCEPTIONS, AND LIVE-ABOARD;
ESTABLISHING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER
OF ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; AND
SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
If approved on Second Reading, refer the Ordinance to the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee, to discuss and recommend funding sources for enforcement costs.
BACKGROUND
Attached please find a copy of an Ordinance for consideration of the City Commission on
Second Reading which deals with the subject of mooring or anchoring of vessels within the
City limits.
The Ordinance was prepared as a result of concerns expressed by residents about water
pollution, navigational hazards and visual intrusions associated with vessels that anchor or
moor for long periods of time in the waters of the City.
The Ordinance regulating anchoring or mooring of vessels within the City limits was discussed
at the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee meeting on March 29, 2005. The
Committee recommended that the Ordinance be forwarded to the City Commission for its
review and consideration on First Reading.
After First Reading, the Ordinance was discussed at the April 27, 2005 Finance and Citywide
Projects Committee meeting. The Committee discussion focused on the costs and
expectations for enforcement of the Ordinance and discussed several language amendments.
During the Committee discussion it was made clear that the enforcement response, while
always seeking compliance could be more flexible than originally anticipated. The Committee
indicated that only in required circumstances would towing and storage be necessary rather
than in every instance of non-compliance. The costs of enforcement are significantly impacted
by this expectation and reflected as such in the revised budget projection. The original
estimate for enforcement was $1,128,250 and the revised budget as adjusted for different
enforcement is $ 391,500.
The Administration was also asked to review other methods of enforcement that might
minimize the program costs. This review is also incorporated in the revised budget projection.
The Committee also discussed language to better describe the enforcement portion of the
Ordinance and most significantly the time limit to be applied to vessels anchoring in City
waters. New language relative to violations and penalties is found in section 66-8 (g).
In the Committee discussion regarding the mooring and anchoring Ordinance, the Committee
members were informed that there is a division in case law as to what constitutes a reasonable
definition of the time for which a vessel could be considered in or out of navigation. As the 72
hour standard that was embodied in the Ordinance presented for initial Commission review
and consideration was on the more stringent side of those definitions that are used by other
municipalities within the State, the Committee has suggested that a seven (7) day standard be
applied. The seven (7) day standard is incorporated into the Ordinance. The new time limit for
mooring and anchoring is found in section 66-8 (a) (6).
ANALYSIS
The vessel mooring and anchoring Ordinance establishes a time limit that any vessel may be
moored within the waters of the City of Miami Beach. State maritime law allows municipalities
only to regulate or to limit the anchoring or mooring of non-live aboard vessels when such
vessels are not considered to be in navigation. Technically, in navigation means the time
period in which a vessel is moving from one location to another, including any layovers or
temporary anchorages in that time. State law also allows municipalities to regulate live aboard
vessels, which include vessels used as a primary or legal residence. The attached Ordinance
defines and establishes a local time limit for when a vessel is in or not in navigation, and
applies that time limit as well to vessels used as a primary or legal residence. The Ordinance
limits vessels to a seven (7) day period of time for which it might be anchored within the
boundaries of the City in a 30 day period.
The Ordinance also incorporates a provision that would allow the City Commission to
designate a public anchoring and mooring area subject to rules, regulations and permitting
procedures by the City Manager and any other local, state or federal agencies that have
jurisdiction. The creation of a designated mooring area was included in the Ordinance in order
to provide vessel operators with an alternative in the event they wish to stay anchored in
waters in Miami Beach for more than a seven (7) day period. This provision has been
discussed as an appropriate amenity in the event that the Ordinance passes. It has also been
recognized in Committee that the creation of any designated mooring area would require a
through analysis and public involvement process before proceeding.
The Ordinance also makes provisions for exceptions to the seven (7) day anchoring limit for a
bona fide emergency. Vessels that declare an emergency, which would include weather
conditions, are required to notify the City's Marine Patrol upon arrival in the City jurisdictional
area and upon correction of the emergency the seven (7) day time limit would then apply.
FISCAL IMPACT
During the Committee's discussion of this particular Ordinance a concern was expressed and
the Committee requested that the potential costs of enforcement be clearly identified for
Commission consideration together with the Ordinance. One of the concerns expressed by
Committee members as well as citizens present for the discussion item was that if the
Ordinance were to be approved the necessary resources should be provided by the City to
actually undertake enforcement of the Ordinance in an effective manner.
An initial survey of vessels before the first reading of the Ordinance established that there
were approximately 85 boats anchored within waters of the City of Miami Beach. Of that
number approximately 20 gave the exterior appearance of being lived upon or in some form of
navigable capacity, while approximately 65 were clearly not occupied and essentially in
storage. A more recent survey has indicated that 82 vessels are anchored in City waters, of
which 50 appeared to have persons on board while 32 appeared to be unoccupied. Both
surveys were visual and confirmation of occupancy was not attempted by individual inspection.
The number of boats currently anchored in the City is lower than normally would be expected
in the winter season when the total boat count would increase by an additional 100 to 150
boats, which traditionally anchor within the waters of the City of Miami Beach during that
season.
In establishing costs associated with enforcement of the mooring Ordinance, some
assumptions had to be made relative to the number of vessels that not only would be tracked
and or cited but also might be impounded and stored by the City in the enforcement of the
Ordinance. The single largest potential expense of the City is boat storage costs associated
with enforcement of this Ordinance. Based on Committee discussion, this cost has been
revised downward to reflect significantly fewer vessels being towed and stored.
For purposes of this evaluation, it has been assumed that approximately 10 boats would need
to be impounded and stored by the City of Miami Beach in the initial year of the program. This
number represents a much smaller percentage of the established inventory that would be
addressed during the course of the year. In subsequent years, it would be anticipated this
number would drop further and an assumption of five (5) boats to be towed and stored by the
City could be anticipated.
The enforcement assumption for the projected budget is that most of the vessels that have
persons on board will comply rather than receive a citation or be towed to a holding area. It is
also assumed that a large percentage of vessels that are anchored for long periods with no
one aboard will also comply when the enforcement procedure and posted notice is placed on
the vessel. All efforts will be made to achieve compliance without taking possession of the .
vessels. The budget of $120,000 for first year expenses assumes that only 10 vessels are
stored for some period of time. The original estimate was for $840,000, assuming different
enforcement parameters, which accounts for the largest single change in the budget estimate.
single change in the budget estimate. The number of vessels towed and stored may in reality
be slightly higher, however a lower number was used expecting some revenue off set for some
of the vessels stored.
The Police Department Marine Patrol would be the primary enforcement agency for the
ordinance if adopted. The current staffing assigned to the Marine Patrol is one sergeant and
two police officers. The Marine Patrol operates two vessels and in typical deployment one
boat is in service and available for response to calls and to patrol on a seven day a week
basis. The principal work of the current Marine Patrol officers is to monitor and control speed,
to assist with investigations, burglaries and other crimes which have a water orientation.
Under the present deployment with one boat, no backup vessel is available to the Marine
Patrol in the event such is needed in the course of an enforcement effort.
The Marine Patrol has estimated that in order to enforce the provisions of the Ordinance, two
additional full time officers would need to be assigned to the Marine Patrol. The assignment of
the two new officers would allow the current contingent of Marine Patrol officers to continue
with their current full time duties while the two newly assigned officers would spend full time
enforcing the provisions of this Ordinance. The annualized cost of two entry level police
officers is approximately $150,000, with the cost of a Police vehicle that would also be
provided, the total is $200,000.
The Police Department has analyzed other methods of enforcement per the Committee
discussion, including the use of mutual aid, overtime assignments and use of reserve officers.
The cost, the specialized training necessary for a Marine Patrol Officer and that the
enforcement work is necessary on year round basis made each of these options impractical
and enforcement efforts inconsistent with the desired pro-active approach requested. The
addition of two officers at the cost specified is the most practical manner to pursue
enforcement of the Ordinance, if adopted.
Violations of the Ordinance are non-criminal infractions that would be heard in County Court.
As a Police Department citation, these infractions would not be within the purview of the City
Special Master system that is used for a variety of municipal code violations.
While a new vessel is not absolutely required to enable the Marine Patrol to provide an
enforcement response under this Ordinance, it would improve their abilities and allow greater
support to this Ordinance and to ongoing duties already pursued by the members of the
Marine Patrol. No vessel purchase is anticipated in the budget estimate at this time.
In order to enforce the provisions ofthe Ordinance, much like other regulatory efforts, signage
is suggested to advise vessel operators of the mooring regulations enforced by the City of
Miami Beach. Only the principal navigational channels that access the waters of the City of
Miami Beach, approximately 10 locations, would need to be signed with an estimated cost of
sign installation of approximately $20,000.00. A key issue in establishing the signing is that
each sign must receive a permit and approval by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission in
order to be installed by the City. In the event the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and or
other regulatory agencies such as the Coast Guard had issues or concerns with the
Ordinance, or the placements of the City's advisory signs, the signing might not be possible
and the expense not incurred.
Below is a summary of the annualized cost in the first year and second year of enforcement
efforts associated with this Ordinance. Only the principal charges have been described in the
narrative while all other charges such as fuel and boat tow charges are also included in the
budget workup.
First Year First Yr. Second Year Second Yr.
Revised OriQinal Revised OriQinal
Tow Charges $ 10,000 36,750 5,000 15,750
Vessel Storage 120,000 840,000 60,000 360,000
Signage Installation 20,000 20,000 0 0
Signage Maintenance 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Supplies 10,000 0 10,000 0
Fuel 11,500 11,500 11 ,500 11 ,500
Boat Maintenance 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Personnel 200,000 200,000 212,000 210,000
TOTAL $391,500 1,128,250 318,500 617,250
While the actual budget numbers will fluctuate up or down depending upon actual experience
and costs encountered, it would not be anticipated to vary significantly from the number
presented in the budget estimate in enforcing the ordinance as presented. As such, as a
stand alone program, this is a relatively significant undertaking for the City of Miami Beach in
pursuing enforcement at the service level discussed by the Committee members in the
consideration of this Ordinance.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that if adopted on Second Reading, the Ordinance again be
referred to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee to consider funding sources to
address the costs identified in the revised enforcement budget.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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NOTICE IS HEREBY given t~at pUbli,c h~arings will ~ hel~ by the Mayor ~nd
City Commission of the CIty of Miami Beach, Flonda, In the Commission
Ct>ambers 3rd floor City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach,
Florida, on' Wednl!Sday. May 18. 2005, to consider the following:
1015A,M, . ..
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 70 Of The Code Of The City Of MIamI Beach,
Er,titled "Miscellaneous Offenses," To Create Article VI, To Be Entiti"lj .Sex
Otfenders" And Creating Section 70-400, Entitled "Sex Offender Rc'sldency
Pmhibition," Providing For A Prohibition From ~e~ Offe~d~rs Con~'cted Of
Crimes Under Certain Florida Statutes From LIVing Within 2500 Feet Of
Specified Locations Within The City Of Miami Beach
Inquiries may be directed to the City Manager's Office at (305) 673-701 0,
I '!):20A,M,
An Ordinance Amending The land Development Regulations Of The City, By
Amending Chapter 118, "Administration And Review Procedures," Article X,
"Historic Preservation," Division 4, "Designation," Section 118-[8~, By
Amending The Procedures For Instructions To The Planning ~,epartme~t For
Designation Of Historic Structures And The Issuance Of Demolition PermIts
Inquiries may be directed to the Planning Department at (305) 673-7550,
10:30 A.M,
An Ordinance Amending The Code Of The City Of Miami Beach, By Amending
Chapter 142 "Zoning Districts And Regulations," By Amending Article IV,
"Supplementary District Regulations," By Creating Division 6 "Housing For
Low And/Or Moderate Income Eld~rly," Creating Section 142-1181,
"Purpose," Section 142-1182 "Definitions," Section 142-1183, "Unit Size,.
And Section 142-1184 "Mandatory Criteria;" Amending Division 3,
"Residential Multifamily Districts," Subdivision II "RM-l Residential
Multifamily Low Intensity," Subdivision IV, "RM-2 Residential Multifamily,
Medium Intensity,.. Subdivision V, "RM-3 Residential Multifamily, High
Intensity," Division 4 "CD-1 Commercial, Low Intensity District," Division 5,
"CD-2 Commercial, Medium Intensity District," Division 6, "CD-3
Commercial, High Intensity District," And Division 18, .ps Performance
Standard District," By Including References To Division 6, "Housing For Low
And/Or Moderate Income Elderly"
inquiries may be directed to the Planning Department at (305) 673-7550.
5:20 P.M,
An Ordinance Relating To Watercraft; Amending Chapter 66 By Enacting A
New Section 66-8 Regulating The Anchoring And Mooring Of Watercraft
Within The Boundaries Of The City; Regulating Anchoring Or Mooring For
Nonnavigational, live-Aboard, And Other Purposes; Defining NonnavigatlonaJ
Purposes And Exceptions, And live-Aboard; Establishing A Penalty For
Vio~lion;
Inquiries may be directed to the City Manager's Office at (305) 673-7010.
INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to appear at this meeting, or be represented
by an agent, or to express their I!iews In writing addressed to the City
Commission, clo the City Clerk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1 st Floor, City
Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, Copies of these ordinances are available
for public inspection during normal business hours in the CitIl Clerk's Office,
1700 Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida
33139. This meeting may be continued and under such circumstances
additional legal notice would not be provided.
Robert E, Parcher, City Clerk.
City of Miami Beach
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Fla, Stat., the City hereby advises the public
that: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or its hearing, such
person must ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedir.gs i:> made
which record incl~des t~e testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based, ThIS notIce does not constitute consent by the City for the
introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence
nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law, '
!o requ~st 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), (305)673-7218{TTY) five days in advance to
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