2007-3579 OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 2007-3579
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 106, "TRAFFIC AND
VEHICLES," ARTICLE II, "METERED PARKING," DIVISION 1,
"GENERALLY," SECTIONS 106-55, "PARKING RATES, FEES, AND
PENALTIES;" AMENDING MONTHLY MUNICIPAL PARKING RATES AND
SPECIAL EVENT FLAT RATES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER,
SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Parking Department engaged a consultant,
Tim Haahs and Associates, for a parking rate analysis to determine market conditions and
provide recommendations regarding the City Parking Enterprise Fund rates; and
WHEREAS, the results of the rate analysis demonstrated that the parking system
rates are substantially below market and, specifically, the special event flat rate and
monthly municipal parking permit rate are substantially below market conditions; and
WHEREAS, the amendments set forth below are necessary to accomplish all of the
above objectives.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA.
SECTION 1. Chapter 106, "Traffic and Vehicles," Article I I, "Metered Parking," Division 1,
"Generally," Section 106-55, "Parking Rate Fees, and Penalties," of the Code of the City of
Miami Beach, Florida, is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 106-55. Parking rates, fees, and penalties.
(a) Parking meter rates and time limits.
(1) South Beach Parking Zone: All metered parking south of 23rd Street (Dade
Boulevard), from Ocean Drive to the westernmost parking lane of Alton Road,
between South Pointe Park and 17th Street; and from 17th Street to 21st Street
(Sunset Harbour Drive), from Alton Road to the westernmost parking areas along
Purdy Avenue and to Biscayne Bay, shall be at the rate of $1.00 per hour. All
metered parking in the South Beach Parking Zone shall be enforced from 9:00 a.m.
until 12:00 midnight, seven days per week.
(2) All metered parking north of 23rd Street shall maintain the current mixed-rate
structure of $.50 per hour for off-street and remote parking, and $1.00 per hour for
on-street metered parking in the commercial corridors of 41st Street, 71st Street
and Normandy Drive. All metered parking north of 23rd Street shall be enforced
from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., seven days per week.
(b) Municipal parking garage rates and penalties.
(1) 7th Street Garage:
a. Transient rates: $1.00 per hour or any portion thereof, with a $44:A9
15.00 maximum per 24-hour period (applicable sales tax included in
the hourly and maximum rate).
b. Lost ticket charge: Parkers who cannot produce a parking entry ticket
will be charged the maximum daily rate of $44:A9 15.00.
c. Monthly parking: $75.00 per month, per permit, plus applicable sales
tax.
d.
. Weekend/Event Flat
Rate: Greater than four hours is $15.00 per vehicle.
(2) 12th Street Garage:
~
. ,
~a. Transient rates: $1.00 per hour or any portion thereof up to four (4)
hours; four (4) hours to twenty four (24) hours is $15.00 with a~ $~:9A
a 15.00 maximum per 24-hour period (applicable sales tax included
in the hourly and maximum rate).
+~b. Lost ticket charge: Parkers who cannot produce a parking entry ticket
will be charged the maximum daily rate of $~:9A 15.00.
++i: c. Monthly parking: $~89 70.00 per month, per permit, plus applicable
sales tax.\
~: d. ~aesial• Event Flat Rate: Greater than four hours is $15 00 per
vehicle.
(3) 13th Street Garage:
a.
2
+:a. Transient rates: $1.00 per hour or any portion thereof up to four (4)
hours; four (4) hours to twenty four (24) hours is $15.00 with as-$~-A9
a 15.00 maximum per 24-hour period (applicable sales tax included
in the hourly and maximum rate).
+E:b. Lost ticket charge: Parkers who cannot produce a parking entry ticket
will be charged the maximum daily rate of $~A9 15.00.
c. Monthly parking: $6A:A9 70.00 per month, per permit, plus applicable
sales tax.
+~ d. ~pesiaf Event Flat Rate: Greater than four hours is $15.00 aer
vehicle.
(4)
(5)
17th Street Garage:
~a. Transient rates: $1.00 per hour or any portion thereof up to four (4)
hours; four (4) hours to twenty four (24) hours is $15.00 with ae-$~A9
a 15.00 maximum per 24-hour period (applicable sales tax included
in the hourly and maximum rate).
++:b. Lost ticket charge: Parkers who cannot produce a parking entry ticket
will be charged the maximum daily rate of $~89 15.00.
+i~ c. Monthly parking: $6A:AA 70.00 per month, per permit, plus applicable
sales tax.
+v: d. ~es+al• Event Flat Rate: Greater than four hours is $15 00 per
vehicle.
42nd Street Garage:
~a. Transient rates: $1.00 per hour or any portion thereof up to four (4)
hours; four (4) hours to twenty four (24) hours is $15.00 with afl-$~8A
a 15.00 maximum per 24-hour period (applicable sales tax included
in the hourly and maximum rate).
+i:b. Lost ticket charge: Parkers who cannot produce a parking entry ticket
will be charged the maximum daily rate of $~:A9 15.00.
+i+: c. Monthly parking: $6A:A9 70.00 per month, per permit, plus applicable
sales tax.
(c) Facility specific monthly parking permit program
(1) Facility specific monthly parking is available on a first-come first-served,
space available basis.
a. Municipal parking lots: Facility specific monthly parking in surface lots
is available on a first-come first-served, space available basis. The monthly
permit rate is $70.00 and are is issued by the parking department's permit
liaison at the offices of the parking department. All monthly parkers are
required to renew their monthly parking in advance, no later than the 5th of
each month. If payment is not received by the 5th of the month, then the
permit is rendered invalid. Monthly facility specific permit parking can be
purchased for up to 12 months at a time. At no time shall such permit parking
be sold for a period of greater than 12 months, unless by action of the mayor
and city commission.
b. Municipal parking garages: Facility specific monthly parking in
municipal parking garages available on a first-come first-served, space
available basis. Permits are issued by the parking department's permit liaison
at the offices of the parking department. There is a $10.00 deposit required
for each access card (permit) issued. Lost access cards will be replaced at a
fee of $25.00 per access card. All monthly parkers are required to renew their
monthly parking in advance, no later than the 5th of each month. If payment is
not received by the 5th of the month, then the access card (permit) is
electronically rendered invalid. Monthly facility specific permit parking can be
purchased for up to 12 months at a time. At no time shall such permit parking
be sold for a period of greater than 12 months, unless by action of the mayor
and city commission.
c. On-street areas: Area specific on-street monthly parking is available
on a first-come first-served, space available basis. Permits are issued by the
parking department's permit liaison at the offices of the parking department.
The parking director shall oversee and develop these special on-street
monthly permit areas as deemed necessary, where off-street parking facilities
are not available to accommodate monthly parkers. All monthly parkers are
required to renew and pay for their monthly parking in advance, no later than
the 5th of each month. If payment is not received by the 5th of the month,
then the permit is rendered invalid. Monthly on-street area specific permit
parking can be purchased for up to 12 months at a time. At no time shall such
permit parking be sold for a period of greater than 12 months, unless by
action of the mayor and city commission.
(d) Special realtor permits. Parking placard permits are available to
realtors licensed in the city, at a rate of $5.00 per permit placard, per month,
plus applicable sales tax. Placards maybe purchased by realtors presenting a
real estate license with a city address. This special realtor permit allows Miami
Beach realtors to park in restricted residential zones throughout the city,
4
during the days and hours of restriction for a maximum of two hours per
location. The placard permit is not valid at parking meters (on-street or off-
street) and is not valid at any attended municipal parking lot or municipal
parking garage.
(e) Reserved/restricted commercial on-street permit parking.
Reserved/restricted commercial on-street permit parking is permitted for the
production industry only. Requests for said areas are handled by the parking
director on a case by case, space available basis. No reserved/restricted on-
street permit area shall be created from a metered parking space. Said
reserved/restricted on-street permit parking shall be installed to accommodate
broadcast/satellite and production vehicles. The monthly fee for the
reserved/restricted on-street spaces are calculated as follows: $75.00 per
linear 20 feet of reserved space, per month; payable on a quarterly basis only.
Reserved/restricted commercial on-street permit parking permittees are
required to renew their parking permit quarterly in advance, no later than the
5th of the first month of the next quarterly billing period. If payment is not
received, then the permit and restricted area is rendered invalid. Permit
parking may be purchased for up to 12 months at a time. At no time shall
such permit parking be sold for a period of greater than 12 months unless by
action of the mayor and city commission. Signage shall be paid by the
permittee at the rate of $30.00 per sign installed. Replacement signs shall be
installed at the same rate.
(t) Valet storage spaces. The city may provide on an as-needed basis,
the ability for a valet service company to rent public parking spaces to
accommodate valet parking storage for special events. The parking director
shall weigh the impact of each request on the parking area and its users, and
shall determine both the ability to lease spaces, and the number of spaces
that may be leased for the special event. The fee per space is $14.00 per
day, payable 24 hours in advance. The daily rate includes applicable sales
tax. No additional public parking space rentals for valet storage shall be
allowed unless by action of the mayor and city commission.
(g) Metered parking space rentals.
(1) Administrative fees:
The parking department shall charge an administrative service fee for
all bagged meter requests. The fee schedule is as follows:
a. $20.00 administrative fee assessed for any meter rental
of five meters or less.
b. $25.00 administrative fee assessed for any meter rental
of from five to 10 meters.
c. $30.00 administrative fee assessed for any meter rental
5
of 10 meters or more.
(2) Valet ramp spaces:
The city may provide on an as-needed basis, the ability for a
valet service company to rent public parking spaces for the
purpose of creating a valet ramp for the expeditious unloading
and loading of passengers. The parking director shall
determine the number and location of said spaces, and will
provide, if possible, spaces adjacent to the business served by
the valet service. A copy the valet occupational license for the
location to be served, a notarized letter of authorization from
the business owner and a certificate of insurance covering the
valet service location must be presented to the parking
department when submitting for the first meter rental request.
The fee per space is $10.00 per day, payable two weeks in
advance for regular users, and 24 hours in advance for special
events. Valet meter bags (hoods) shall be blue in color and
shall state, "No Parking/Tow Away" and shall be strictly
enforced.
(3) Construction meter rentals:
Bagged meters for construction purposes shall only be
restricted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Meter bags shall be removed on
Friday evenings at 6:00 p.m. to allow for additional parking
opportunities for the public on the weekends. Construction
meter bags shall be yellow in color and shall state, "No Parking
Gam-6pm/Tow Away". A copy of a valid, city issued building
permit must accompany each application for meter rental. The
fee per space is $5.00 per meter, per day, for the first five
meters, and $10.00 per meter, per day for each additional
bagged meter over five. If the construction needs include the
weekend, then meter bags shall remain; however, the charge
for the weekend meters shall be $10.00 per meter, no matter
the number of bagged meters. Only essential vehicles shall be
parked at bagged meters. No construction crew parking is
allowed at meters bagged for construction. Construction
bagged meters are payable two weeks in advance. If the rental
is to be greater than atwo-week period, then payment shall be
due one month in advance. Construction bagged meters can
be purchased for up to 12 months at a time. At no time shall
such permit parking be sold for a period of greater than 12
months unless by action of the mayor and city commission.
(4) Bagged meters for production and film use:
The city may provide on an as-needed basis, bagged meters
6
to accommodate production and film needs. A copy of a valid,
city issued production/film permit must accompany each
application for meter rental. The fee per space is $10.00 per
meter, per day, payable 24 hours in advance. Only essential
vehicles shall be allowed to park at bagged meters,
arrangements for crew parking on a first-come, first-served
basis can be arranged with the parking department. Meter
bags for production and film use shall be blue in color and shall
state, "No Parking/Tow Away", and shall be strictly enforced.
(5) Bagged meters and parking space rental for special events:
The city may provide on an as-needed basis, bagged meters
and parking space rental to accommodate special events. A
copy of a valid, city-issued special event permit must
accompany each application for meter rental. The fee per
space is $10.00 per meter, per day, payable 24 hours in
advance. Only essential vehicles shall be allowed to park at
bagged meters, arrangements for event staff parking on afirst-
come, first-served basis can be arranged with the parking
department. Meter bags for special events shall be blue in
color and shall state, "No Parking/Tow Away", and shall be
strictly enforced.
(h) Parking meter removal.
(1) Temporary parking meter removal: The city may provide for the
temporary removal of parking meters to accommodate construction
and other limited needs. The fee for the removal of the meter and
post shall be $50.00 per meter. The cost for reinstallation of the meter
and pole shall be $50.00 per meter. Meter removal and replacement
shall be paid to the parking department in advance at a rate of
$100.00 per meter. Additionally, the applicable bagged meter rental
rate shall be assessed on a per space, per day basis, payable in
advance, until such time as the parking meter is reinstalled.
(2) Permanent parking meter removal: Permanent parking meter removal
requests are strongly discouraged. The fee for the permanent removal
of a metered parking space shall be at the same rate as the parking
impact fee, or $15,000 per space.
(i) Temporary residential guest parking placard permits. Temporary residential
guest permits, allowing for guest parking in the restricted residential zones is
available to bonafide guests of a resident of the restricted residential parking
zones at a fee of $3.00 per day, for a maximum two-week period. Permits
must be purchased by a restricted residential zone resident. Temporary
guest placard permits are only valid in the restricted residential zone of the
7
resident purchasing the guest permit, and are not valid at any parking meter,
municipal parking lot or garage.
Q) Hotel hang tag program. A daily 24-hour small hotel hang tag program is
made available by the parking department through eligible hotels at a fee of
$6.00 per hang tag, per day. A small hotel is defined as a hotel consisting of
less than 150 guest rooms, and does not provide a hotel valet parking
service for its guests. The hotel hang tag is day, month and year specific.
The hang tag is sold by the hotel to the guest for a fee of $6.00 per day. The
hotel is responsible for proper issuance of the hang tag to include: hole
punching the appropriate day, month and year and charging no more than
$6.00 to the hotel guest for the hang tag. At no time may the hotel add any
surcharge or additional charge to the hotel hang tag fee. The hotel hang tag
is valid from 12:00 noon on the day of issuance (the hole punched date) until
12:00 noon the following day. The parking director shall establish the parking
areas of the hotel hang tag program. There are hotel hang tag programs
established in the following areas:
(1) North Beach Hotel hang tag program;
(2) Middle Beach Hotel hang tag program
(3) Collins Park Hotel hang tag program
(k) Restricted residential parking program. There are currently seven restricted
residential parking zones. These zones are created to protect the quality of
life of the city's residents in areas where residential parking is severely
impacted by competing uses. The zones are as follows:
Zone 1 South Pointe
Zone 2 Flamingo Park
Zone 3 Michigan/Lenox
Zone 4 Museum District
Zone 5 Art Deco District
Zone 6 Indian Creek/Collins Avenue
Zone 7 Meridian Avenue
Zone 8 Bonita Drive
(I) Exceptions.
(1) Special event parking. The city manager may esrtabl+s# apply the
spesiat Event Flat Rate at all municipal parking garages and attended
municipal parking (surface) lots e#-$~:~9
irectly servicing a special event. The city
manager may exercise this option for the amount of days of the
special event including the day before and the day after the event. In
addition, the transportation and parking committee shall consider and
make a recommendation upon the application of the Event Flat Rate
for each special event prior to implementation, but such
recommendation shall not be binding upon the city manager. A
special event, must have, at a minimum, three of the following
conditions anticipated in order for the city manager to exercise this
option:
a. A special event is defined as an event on public
property sanctioned and permitted by the city's office of arts,
culture, and entertainment and/or an event on private property
deemed to anticipate the demand for city services set forth in
subsection b. d. below.
b. A special event with an anticipated demand for parking
that will saturate all parking within 1,500 feet of the event, as
determined by the parking director.
c. A special event with an anticipated demand for parking
that will require supplemental park and ride shuttle service,
maps, brochures, and other informational materials and/or
ancillary transportation/parking services.
d. A special event with an anticipated demand for city
services, including police, fire, and parking, that requires the
declaration of a parking emergency by the mayor and
commission through the passage of an enabling resolution.
(2) Parking incentive program. The city manager is authorized to
designate "resident parking days" (evenings 6:00 p.m. to 12:00
midnight) for city residents (proof of residency required) at all
attended garages and lots and residential decal holders at on-street
meters and/oroff-street metered facilities and identify an incentive to
be combined with specific initiatives sponsored and/or promoted by
the city to stimulate local businesses during off-peak periods.
(3) Smart card program/commercial smart card resale program;
distribution of residential smart card program.
a. Smart card dispensing/replenishing stations. The
parking department is authorized to place smart card
dispensing/replenishing stations at participating commercially
licensed establishments within the cityforthe sale/replenishing
of smart cards. Commercial establishments must consent to
smart card sales/replenishing rules and regulations.
Commercial establishments are only entitled to profit share via
the resale program. Commercial establishments participating in
the sales/replenishing program are not entitled to any
proceeds or discounts.
9
b. Residential smart card program. A discount of ten
percent may be authorized by the city manager to all city
residents (proof of residency required) to be purchased at the
parking department and through the Internet, when available.
(Ord. No. 2000-3267, § 1, 9-27-00; Ord. No. 2001-3291, § 1,1-31-01; Ord. No. 2001-3331,
§ 1, 10-17-01; Ord. No. 2003-3391, § 1, 2-5-03)
Note: Section 6 of Ord. No. 2001-3331 states the following: "This ordinance shall sunset on
December 2, 2001, or in the event the city manager deems it necessary to extend such
legislation by an additional period of up to 90 days, this legislation shall sunset upon the
expiration of said additional time period."
Secs. 106-56--106-75. Reserved.
SECTION 2. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, 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, Florida. The sections of this ordinance may be
renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intention, and the word "ordinance" may be
changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word.
SECTION 3. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are
hereby repealed.
10
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the
remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days followiAg adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day
2007.
David Dermer
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
~~~
Robert Parcher
Underscore denotes new language
10/12/2007
T ~,4GENDA\2007\sep2607 budyet\Regular\ParkinoRateAmendmentsORD-REVISED 9 25 07 doc
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
ION
~ -z Q1
a
11
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
An Ordinance Amending Section Chapter 106, "Traffic and Vehicles" Article II, "Metered Parking" by amending
Sections 106-55, "Parking Rates, Fees, and Penalties; amending Monthly Municipal Parking Permit Rates and
Special Event Flat Rates.
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Improve Parking Availability; Maintain Financial Health and Overall Bond Rating.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): 74% of residents and 72% of businesses rate the
availability of parking across the City as too little or much too little. Availability of parking was one of the changes
residents identified to Make Miami Beach better to live, work or la .
Issue:
Whether to adjust flat parking rates for special events from $10 to $15, municipal monthly parking permits from
$60 to $70?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
SECOND READING PUBLIC HEARING
Municipal parking rates have largely remained consistent since December 2000. Most recently, in May 2006, special
event flat parking rates were adjusted from $5.00 to $10.00. Special event users typically park 8 to 12 hours per day
and the current below market price for special events operationally is causing a displacement of public parking. City
facilities due to pricing fill first and stayed filled rather than having some of the parking absorbed into private lots that
charge more. Likewise, below market pricing of monthly parking rates causes an inordinate demand at City facilities.
The City rate at $60/month is far below private rates that range from $80 to $150 per month.
In addition, as an enterprise fund, the Parking System needs to keep pace with these escalating operating expenses
in order to (1) operate the system efficiently and maintain service levels and (2) fund capital projects including
expansion of the system. The Administration's review of the consultant's (Tim Haahs) rate analysis yielded that (1)
the monthly municipal permit rate should be adjusted from $60 to $70 monthly and (2) the Special Event Flat Rate
should be adjusted from $10 to $15. The $10 monthly increase is anticipated to generate $360,000 per year. The $5
special event increase is anticipated to generate $1.35 million per year.
The Special event rate is also proposed to be structured so that the first three hours of parking in garages and
attended lots are at the current rate of one dollar an hour. This feature will allow persons who have business at City
Hall or who are visiting local shops and businesses not to be impacted by the special event rate.
A rove the Ordinance at second and final ublic hearin .
Adviso Board Recommendation:
The Transportation and Parking Committee (TPC) made the following motions:
TPC recommends increase from $60.00 to $80.00 in the Monthly Parking rate: 6 in favor; 2 opposed
TPC recommends special event parking rate remain the same ($10.00): 6 in favor; 2 opposed
The Budget Advisory Committee also reviewed the proposed fee increases. In their consideration they did not
take positions on the special event rate or the monthly parking fee recommendations. The Committee did
express a preference for longer hours of parking meter enforcement in the South Beach area rather than an
increase in the hourly meter rate if other revenue options were to be explored.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
~~ 2
OBPI .Total
Financial Impact Summary: $1.71 Million in additional revenues to the Parking Enterprise Fund.
..~~y ..~erR s vmce ~esaisianve i racKma:
•~ f ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ a~~l~D~ IT~n~ 5 K v
aATE 10 ~
m MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: October 17, 2007 SECOND READING
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBIECT: Parking Rate Ordinance Amendments
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 106, "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES" ARTICLE
II, "METERED PARKING" BY AMENDING SECTIONS 106-55, "PARKING
RATES, FEES, AND PENALTIES; AMENDING MONTHLY MUNICIPAL
PARKING PERMIT RATES; AND SPECIAL EVENT FLAT RATES, PROVIDING
FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Ordinance.
ANALYSIS
Parking rates at municipal parking facilities are established and ordained by the Mayor and
Commission. Municipal parking rates have largely remained consistent since December
2000 when parking meter rates; parking meter hours of operation, and municipal monthly
parking permit rates were adjusted. Most recently, in May 2006, special event flat parking
rates were adjusted from $5.00 to $10.00.
Tim Haahs and Associates, an engineering firm with parking industry specific expertise
conducted a rate analysis in May 2006. The results of the analysis found most of the
Department's rates to be substantially below market and in some instances severely below
market. Clearly, the Commission has endorsed rates that remain affordable and slightly
below market conditions as the municipal parking system is the largest provider of parking in
the City. However, as the largest provider of parking with rates being substantially lower
than market has created an unusually high use/demand for municipal parking facilities and
programs have been created. Two negative examples of impacts caused by below market
rates and being the largest space supplier are the City's rates for special event flat rate
parking and the municipal monthly parking permit, currently at $10 and $60, respectively.
This occurs due to the following supply/demand market conditions. Typically during special
events, the City's rate structure creates a supply and demand condition that encourages the
private sector to hold their inventory until most or all of the municipal facilities are at capacity.
Many of those users are employees, exhibitors, and/or support staff associated with the
event. This leads to long term use, typically 8 to 12 hours daily resulting in very little turnover
which diminishes public parking availability. It is important to note that encouraging turnover
is crucial to having an efficient parking system by maintaining parking availability.
There is a similar occurrence with the monthly municipal parking permit program. Private
sector operators' monthly parking rates vary between $80 and $150 monthly. The City
Parking Enterprise Fund's $60 monthly rate is a bargain and as such there is an
overwhelming demand for this program and specifically at the 17th Street Parking Garage
and the surface parking lots surrounding Lincoln Road. Currently, there is a two year waiting
list for most facilities in this corridor. For example, employees of the Loews Hotel prefer to
walk three blocks to the 17th Street Parking Garage at $60.00 monthly versus the Anchor
Garage which sits across the street from the Loews Hotel at a rate of $100.00 monthly.
Clearly, parking rates are an essential component in managing the parking system by
creating financial incentives.
In addition, operating and capital expenses continue to rise. As an enterprise fund, the
Parking System needs to keep pace with these escalating costs in order to (1) operate the
system efficiently and maintain service levels and (2) fund capital projects including
expansion of the system.
The Haah's Study recommended various increases to existing rates. The Administration's
review of these recommendations yielded that (1) the monthly municipal permit rate should
be adjusted from $60 to $70 monthly and (2) the Special Event Flat Rate should be adjusted
from $10 to $15. Additionally, the hourly and daily rate structure at the attended facilities
(garages and attended lots) should also be adjusted to conform to the $15 Special Event
Rate.
In order to assure that the event rate is paid by the intended event participants who park for
longer periods of time, the special event rates are proposed to allow the one dollar per hour
for up to 3 hours of parking. This feature will allow persons who have business at City Hall
or who are visiting local shops and businesses not to be impacted by the special event rate.
If the flat rate is charged, it shall only apply to parking four (4) hours or more in duration at
specified facilities
The $10 monthly permit fee increase is anticipated to generate $360,000 per year. The $5
special event increase is anticipated to generate $1.35 million per year.
The following rate adjustments are recommended:
Attended Garages and Lots:
Hourly Rates:
Each hour and each additional hour
U~ to three hours:
4t Hour up to 24 hours:
Daily Rates:
Maximum daily Rate:
Lost Ticket:
Monthly Rates:
Municipal Permit/Access Card
Current Proposed
$ 1.00 Same
$ 8.00 $15.00
$ 8.00 $15.00
$ 8.00 $15.00
Current Proposed
$60.00 $ 70.00
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Transportation and Parking Committee made the following motions:
MUNICIPAL MONTHLY PERMIT PARKING RATE:
Committee recommends increase for monthly permit holders from $60.00 to
$80.00
Six (6) in favor
Two (2) opposed
SPECIAL EVENT FLAT RATE PARKING:
Committee recommends that special event parking rate remain the same
($10.00).
Six (6) in favor
Two (2) opposed
The Budget Advisory Committee made the following motions:
The Budget Advisory Committee also reviewed the proposed fee increases. In their
consideration they did not take positions on the special event rate or the monthly
parking fee recommendations. The Committee did express a preference for longer
hours of parking meter enforcement in the South Beach area ratherthan an increase
in the hourly meter rate if other revenue options were to be explored. The extended
hours of enforcement in South Beach are estimated to generate $625,000.
Neither of the two Committee recommendations addressed the total amount of funding
required by the Parking Fund Enterprise to balance operating expenses.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission amend
Chapter 106, "Traffic and Vehicles" Article II, "Metered Parking" by amending Sections 106-
55, "Parking Rates, Fees, and Penalties; amending Monthly Municipal Parking Permit Rates;
and Special Event Flat Rate.
JMG/RCM/SF
T:WGENDA\2007\sep2607 budget\Regular\ParkingRateAmendments.cme.doc
~ MIAM{BEACH
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a second reading and public hearings will be held by the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of Miami Beach, Florida, in the Commission Chambers, 3rd floor, City Hat1,1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach,
Florida, on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, to consider the following:
10:30 a.m.
An Ordinance Implementing Provisions Of The 2006-2009 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City And The
Communications Workers Of America Local 3178; Implementing Provisions Of The 2006-2009 Collective Bargaining
Agreement Between The City And AFSCME; And Implementing A 2007 Memo Of UnderstanBing Between The City And GSA;
Amending The Miami Beach Employees' Retirement Plan Created By Ordinance 2006-3504, As Subsequently Amended;
Amending Section 5.12 Concerning The Early Retirement Incentive Program. .
Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Labor Relations at (305) 673-70~
x/10:55 a.m. .
/~ An Ordinance Amending The Code Of The City OfMiami Beach, By Amending Chapter 106, "Traffic And Vehicles" Article II,
"Metered Parking"By Amending Sections 106-55, Parking Rates,. Fees, And Penalties; Amending Monthly Municipal Parking
Permit Rates; And Special Event Flat Rates.
Inquiries may be directed to the Parking Department at (305) 673-7275.
11:00 a.m.
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 110 Of The Miami Beach City Code Entitled "Utilities," By Amending Article II Entitled
"Water," By Amending Division 1, Entitled "Generally," By Amending Sections 110-39 (E) And (G) Entitled "Metered Water
Supply Service," By Amending Section 110-42 lB), Entitled "Turning On And Shutting Off,"And By Amending Section 110-43
(C), Entitled "Leaks And Waste," To Provide For Fee Schedules In Appendix A Entitled "Fee Schedule,"And Amending
Appendix A To Create Fee Schedules Therefor And New Fees For Meter Tampering; Amending Article IV, Entitled "Fees,
Charges, Rates And Billing Procedure," By Amending Division 2, Entitled "Rates, Fees And Charges," By Amending Section
H And. (I) Thereof To
110-166, Entitled "Schedule Of Water Rates And Tapping Charges,"By Amending Subsections (F), (G), (),
Provide Additional Water Meter Fees And Amending Appendix A, Entitled "Fee Schedule," To Create Fees -Therefor And To
Increase The Sanitary Sewer Service Charge Imposed By The City Pursuant To Sections 110-166 (A) And (B) And 110-168 (A),
And Amending Section 110-192, Entitled "Delinquent Accounts; Payment Of Collection Costs And Attorney Fees; Creation Of
Liens," Of Division 3, Entitled "Billing Procedures,"By Amending Subsections 110-192 (B) To Provide For A Fee Schedule In
Appendix A, Entitled "Fee Schedule," And By Amending Appendix A To Create Fee Schedule Therefor.
Inquiries may be directed to the Public Works Department at (305) 673x7080.
11:15 a.m.
"Streets And Sidewalks "Article III
An Ordinance Amending The Code Of The City Of Miami Beach, By A~ending Chapter 98,
"Excavations" Division 2, "Permit,"Section 98-92, "Application; Amount Of Deposit; Use Of Deposit To Replace Surface;
Permit Fees"By Specifically Amending Appendix "A"Section 98-92 (C) Thereof; Said Amendment Modifying Permit Fees To An
Increase Of Twenty Five (25%) Percent, Following City In-House Survey Of Fees For Similar Services In Surrounding County/
Municipalities.
Inquiries may be directed to the Public Works Department at (305) 673-7080.
INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to appear at this meeting, or be represented by an agent, or to express their views in writ-
ing addressed to the City Commission, c/o the City Clerk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor, .City Hall, Miami Beach,
Florida 33139. Copies, of these ordinances are available for public inspection during normal business hours in the City Clerk's
Office, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor, City Hall, and 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 proceedings is made, which record includes the 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.
To request 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 initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711
(Florida Relay Service).
Ad #456