LTC 139-2023 Resolution from the South of Fifth Neighborhood Association (SOFNA) - Relating to Items R9 AC and R9 AD (Spring Break) on the March 27, 2023, Commission MeetingM IA M I BEA C H
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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LET T ER TO C O M M ISSIO N
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
Joseph M . Centorino, Inspector General
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk f1'
DATE: March 25, 2023
SUBJECT: Resolution from the South of Fifth Neighborhood Association (SOFNA) -
Relating to Items R9 AC and R9 AD (Spring Break) on the March 27, 2023,
Commission Meeting.
On behalf of the South of Fifth Neighborhood Association (SOFNA) Board of Directors, attached
please find a resolution relating to Items R9 AC and R9 AD (Spring Break) on the March 27, 2023,
Commission Meeting.
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Granado, Rafa el
Subject: SOFNA Resolution on March 27 Commission Agenda Items R9AC and R9AD (Spring
Break)
From: Ronald Starkman <rpstarkman@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2023 8:31:06 AM
To: Gelber, Dan <DanGelber@miamibeachfl.gov>; Meiner, Steven <StevenMeiner@miamibeachfl.gov>; Fernandez, Alex
<Alex@miamibeachfl.gov>; Rosen Gonzalez, Kristen <Kristen@miamibeachfl.gov>; Dominguez, Laura
<Laura@miamibeachfl.gov>; Richardson, David <DavidRichardson@miamibeachfl.gov>; Arriola, Ricky
<RickyArriola@miamibeachfl.gov>
Cc: Hudak, Alina <AlinaHudak@miamibeachfl.gov>; Clements, Rick <RickClements@miamibeachfl.gov>; Paz, Rafael
<RafaelPaz@miamibeachfl.gov>; Herman Aly S.<alysherman@aol.com>; Keith Marks <kmarks@bhsusa.com>; Jordy
Levy <jordan@seedcp.com>; John Caprio <johncaprio25@gmail.com>; David Podein <dpodein@gmail.com>
Subject: SOFNA Resolution on March 27 Commission Agenda Items R9AC and R9AD (Spring Break)
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Dear Mayor and Commissioners:
At a South of Fifth Neighborhood Association (SOFNA) public meeting held on March 24th,
Commissioners Alex Fernandez and Steven Meiner separately presented their plans to address the
threats to public safety and lawlessness that descends upon our city every year during Spring
Break. Based on feedback from South of Fifth Residents, and a lengthy board discussion, we would like
to go on record as fully supporting initiatives to announce curfews well in advance of the specific days
when crowds historically have been too large for law enforcement to properly protect life and
property. In addition, we think it is worthwhile to explore the idea of creating a ticketed event, with a
secured perimeter, however, the SOFNA board would like to be included in the planning process for
such an event to ensure that it would not result in the "party" spilling over to the South of Fifth
neighborhood.
Sincerely,
SOFNA Board of Directors
Alyson Herman -- President
Keith Marks -- VIce President
Jordan Levy -- Treasurer
Ronald Starkman -- Secretary
John Caprio -- Director
David Podein -- Director
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