LTC 52-2003 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of the City Manager
Letter to Commission .-
To:
From:
SubJect:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
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Date: February 21, 2003
As you know, parking availability in and around the vicinity is, at times, a challenge.
The Miami Beach Convention Center, Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts,
Lincoln Road, City Hall, and varying special events place a huge demand on the limited
parking supply in the area. The Administration is implementing the following plan in
order to provide a balance and ensure parking availability for all.
1700 block of Convention Center Drive
Commissioners' Spaces
All marked Commissioners' parking spaces will be relocated to Municipal Parking
Lot No. 5F, located immediately west of City Hall. The easternmost spaces in
the lot will be specifically assigned to Commissioners. Each space will be posted
identifying the respective Commissioners space with a "CS-fi" designation. This
designation represents the "Commissioners Seat" and corresponding "seat
number". For example, the Commissioner holding Seat No. 1 will have an
assigned space indicated by "CS-I" Decal Parking Only/Tow-Away Zone. Each
Commissioner will be issued two (2) decals (laminated permits) to be displayed
on their dashboard indicating the authority to utilize the designated space.
On-Street Parking
The existing Commissioners' spaces on Convention Center Ddve will be
converted to visitor parking for legitimate visitors to City Hall conducting
business. In an effort to promote civic activity and provide a more customer
friendly environment, the area will be regulated with signs restricting parking to
visitors for a one (1) hour period (maximum) to conduct business at City Hall. All
existing "G" parking spaces and City Vehicle parking spaces will be removed
from Convention Center Drive. The existing "Hurricane Evacuation" loading area
will be placed during hurricane season (June 1 through November 30). The
balance of the year, it will be designated as visitor parking.
In addition, one (1) parking space will be designated for an "Employee of the
Month". We deem this to be a very valuable reward to the recipient for
outstanding performance or service to the City.
Citywide Decals, CH (City Hall) Decals, and marked city vehicles are not
permitted in these parking spaces. Vehicles violating this provision will be
subject to being cited and towed at the owner's expense.
Once again, the aforementioned previsions have been established to enhance your
convenience and provide for greater public access to City Hall. I have instructed the
Parking Department to strictly enforce these provisions in order to ensure parking
availability. If you should have any further questions, comments, or concerns, please
contact Saul Frances, Parking Director at extension 6483 or me at extension 6637.
Electronic~opy: Management Team
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