Resolution 2023-32653 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32653
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO EVALUATE WHETHER ANY SCHOOL ZONE(S)
IN THE CITY WARRANT THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATED
SPEED DETECTION SYSTEMS IN ORDER ADDRESS ANY
HEIGHTENED SAFETY RISKS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN; AND
FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PRESENT ITS
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AT THE OCTOBER 18, 2023
CITY COMMISSION MEETING.
WHEREAS, in the 2023 legislative session, the Florida Legislature passed and adopted
House Bill 657 ("HB 657"), which creates Florida Statute 316.008(9), pertaining to the use of
speed detection systems ("SDS") in order to enforce speed limits in school zones; and
WHEREAS, HB 657 authorizes counties and municipalities to place or install, or contract
with a vendor to place or install, SDS (which are similar to red light cameras) to enforce school
zone speed limits for violations in excess of 10 miles per hour over the applicable speed limit
when children are going to school (30 minutes before) or leaving school (30 minutes after) and
during the entirety of the school day; and
WHEREAS, HB 657 further authorizes counties and municipalities to enact an ordinance
regarding the placement or installation of SDS upon determining that each location of such
system constitutes a heightened safety risk that warrants additional enforcement action based
upon traffic data and/or other evidence supporting the need for SDS in such location; and
WHEREAS, the further requirements of HB 657 include signage warning motorists that
speed detection systems are in use; a public announcement and public awareness campaign
prior to commencing enforcement of school zone speed limits with SDS; annual reporting to the
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles ("DHSMV") as to the results of all
SDS within the City; and the City Commission to hold public meetings regarding contracts and
data reported; and
WHEREAS, HB 657 specifically authorizes SDS to be placed or installed in a school zone
on a state road when permitted by the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") and in
accordance with FDOT-developed placement and installation specifications; and
WHEREAS, SDS may also be placed or installed in a school zone on a street or highway
under the City's jurisdiction, in accordance with FDOT-established placement and installation
specifications, which specifications FDOT must establish by December 31, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY •
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby direct the City
Administration to evaluate whether any school zone(s) in the City warrant the installation of
automated speed detection systems in order address any heightened safety risks to school
children; and further, directing the Administration to present its findings and recommendations at
the October 18, 2023 City Commission meeting.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this aS day of 54114-- , 2023.
ATTEST:
JUL - 5 2023 Dan Gelber, Mayor
Raf I E. Granado, City Clerk
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: June 28,2023
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION
TO EVALUATE WHETHER ANY SCHOOL ZONE(S) IN THE CITY WARRANT
THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATED SPEED DETECTION SYSTEMS IN
ORDER ADDRESS ANY HEIGHTENED SAFETY RISKS TO SCHOOL
CHILDREN; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
PRESENT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AT THE OCTOBER
18,2023 CITY COMMISSION MEETING.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Alex Fernandez, the attached Resolution is submitted
for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
None at this time.
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Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
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Sponsor
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
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