2008-26813 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2008-26813
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE
EXISTENCE OF A PARKING EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO
INCREASED TRAFFIC AND PARKING DEMAND ON THE
FOLLOWING RESPECTIVE DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING
RESPECTIVE EVENTS: JULY 3-6, 2008, FOR FOURTH OF
JULY; NOVEMBER 11-16, 2008, FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA
AUTO SHOW; DECEMBER 3-7, 2008, FOR ART BASEL;
DECEMBER 31, 2008 -JANUARY 1, 2009, FOR NEW YEAR'S
EVE EVENT; JANUARY 6-9, 2009, FOR ORANGE BOWL
EVENTS; JANUARY 16-18, 2009, FOR ART DECO WEEKEND;
FEBRUARY 12-16, 2009, FOR THE NMMA MIAMI
INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW; FEBRUARY 26-28, 2009, FOR
GRAPHICS OF THE AMERICAS; MAY 22-25, 2009, FOR
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND; JULY 2-5, 2009, FOR FOURTH
OF JULY; AND AUGUST 28-31, 2009, FOR LABOR DAY
WEEKEND; FURTHER ALLOWING FOR THE USE OF
SPECIFIED VACANT SURFACE LOTS CITYWIDE FOR SELF
PARKING AND VALET PARKING OPERATIONS, DURING THE
AFOREMENTIONED EVENTS; AND FURTHER DELEGATING
THIS AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO
ADMINISTRATIVELY ALLOW FOR SAID USE IN THE FUTURE.
WHEREAS, the City has historically experienced parking shortages during
major events such as Art Basel, Memorial Day Weekend, the NMMA Boat Show,
Graphics of the Americas, and the .Auto Show; and
WHEREAS, during these various special events and weekends throughout
the year, severe parking demand has historically lead to mobility problems and
ultimately gridlock on our City's roadway system; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has found that allowing for the use of vacant
surface parking lots for additional parking opportunities during high impact events,
coupled with an enhanced park and ride circulator program service, has alleviated
the mobility problems and gridlock anticipated during these event periods; and
WHEREAS, it is further recommended that the Mayor and Commission
delegate this authority to the City Manager to administratively allow for said use in the
future.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and
Commission hereby declare a parking emergency on the following respective dates for
the following respective events: July 3-6, 2008, for Fourth of July; November 11-16,
2008, for the South Florida Auto Show; December 3-7, 2008, for Art Basel; December
31, 2008 -January 1, 2009, for New Year's Eve event; January 6-9, 2009 for Orange
Bowl Events; January 16-18, 2009, for Art Deco Weekend; February 12-16, 2009, for
the NMMA Miami International Boat Show; February 26-28, 2009, for Graphics of the
Americas; May 22-25, 2009, for Memorial Day Weekend; July 2-5, 2009, for Fourth of
July; and August 28-31, 2009, for Labor Day Weekend; further allowing for the use of
specified vacant surface lots Citywide for self parking and valet parking operations,
during the aforementioned events and it is further recommended that the Mayor and
Commission delegate this authority to the City Manager to administratively allow for
said use in the future.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May , 2008.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
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Matti Herrera Bower
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Declaration of a parking emergency during specified dates of the respective events outlined below to be
utilized for self-parking and valet parking. The Administration further recommends authorizing the City
Manager to require parking operators to secure the appropriate insurance and Occupational Licenses
required by the City Code to operate self-parking and/or valet parking operations for this purpose; and
dele ate this authori to the Ci Mana er to administrativel allow for said use in the future.
Key Intended Outcome 5upportea:
_ Improve parking availability/maintain and improve traffic flow.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
Residents and Businesses when asked how they felt about availability of parking across the City of Miami
Beach, the results were: 34% of Residents felt there was too little parking in the South Beach area; and
43% of Businesses felt there was too little parking in South Beach area.
Issue:
Whether to declare a parking emergency during specified events and dates outlined below for vacant
surface lots to be utilized for self-parking and valet parking and furthermore delegate this authority to the
Ciry Manager to administratively allow for said use in the future?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
During certain events throughout the year, severe parking demand leads to mobility problems and
ultimately gridlock on our City's roadway system. This fact has been experienced during various events
including, Boat Show, Auto Show, Memorial Day Weekend, and New Year's Eve. The creation of
additional parking opportunities for tourists and visitors to the City during high impact events, coupled with
an enhanced park and ride circulator program alleviates mobility challenges and gridlock anticipated
during these high impact events. This legislation will allow for private parking operators to utilize and
operate vacant surface lots that might otherwise not be allowed to be used for surface parking during
these events. This will create additional parking opportunities for the public at-large during these high
impact events.. In addition, it is recommended that the Mayor and Commission delegate this authority to
the City Manager to administratively allow for said use in the future. The following is a listing of the events
and their respective anticipated dates.
Event Dates
Fourth of July July 3-6, 2008
South Florida Auto Show November 11-16, 2008
Art Basel December 3-7, 2008
New Year's Eve December 31, 2008 -January 1, 2009
Orange Bowl Events January 6-9, 2009
Art Deco Weekend January 16-18, 2009
NMMA International Boat Show February 12-16, 2009
Graphics of the Americas February 26-28, 2009
Memorial Day Weekend May 22-25, 2009
Fourth of July July 2-5, 2009
Labor Day Weekend August 28-31, 2009
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
Trans ortation and Parkin Committee endorsed on Ma 5, 2008.
Financial Information:
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TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
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SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A PARKING
EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO INCREASED TRAFFIC AND PARKING
DEMAND ON THE FOLLOWING RESPECTIVE DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING
RESPECTIVE EVENTS: JULY 3-6, 2008, FOR FOURTH OF JULY; NOVEMBER
11-16, 2008, FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA AUTO SHOW; DECEMBER 3-7, 2008,
FOR ART BASEL; DECEMBER 31, 2008 -JANUARY 1, 2009, FOR NEW
YEAR'S EVE EVENT; JANUARY 6-9, 2009, FOR ORANGE BOWL EVENTS;
JANUARY 16-18, 2009, FOR ART DECO WEEKEND; FEBRUARY 12-16, 2009,
FOR THE NMMA MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW; FEBRUARY 26-28,
2009, FOR GRAPHICS OF THE AMERICAS; MAY 22-25, 2009, FOR MEMORIAL
DAY WEEKEND; JULY 2-5, 2009, FOR FOURTH OF JULY; AND AUGUST 28-
31, 2009, FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND; FURTHER ALLOWING FOR THE USE
OF SPECIFIED VACANT SURFACE LOTS CITYWIDE FOR SELF PARKING
AND VALET PARKING OPERATIONS, DURING THE AFOREMENTIONED
EVENTS; AND FURTHER DELEGATING THIS AUTHORITY TO THE CITY
MANAGER TO ADMINISTRATIVELY ALLOW FOR SAID USE IN THE FUTURE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
During certain events throughout the year, severe parking demand leads to mobility
problems and ultimately gridlock on our City's roadway system. This fact has been
experienced during various events including, Boat Show, Auto Show, Memorial Day
Weekend, and New Year's Eve. The creation of additional parking opportunities for tourists
and visitors to the City during high impact events, coupled with an enhanced park and ride
circulator program alleviates mobility challenges and gridlock anticipated during these high
impact events. This legislation will allow for private parking operators to utilize and operate
vacant surface lots that might otherwise not be allowed to be used for surface parking during
these events. This will create additional parking opportunities for the public at-large during
these high impact events. In addition, it is recommended that the Mayor and Commission
delegate this authority to the City Manager to administratively allow for said use in the future.
The following is a listing of the events and their respective anticipated emergency dates.
Event
Dates
Fourth of July
South Florida Auto Show
Art Basel
New Year's Eve
Orange Bowl Events
Art Deco Weekend
NMMA International Boat Show
Graphics of the Americas
Memorial Day Weekend
Fourth of July
Labor Day Weekend
CONCLUSION
July 3-6, 2008
November 11-16, 2008
December 3-7, 2008
December 31, 2008 -January 1, 2009
January 6-9, 2009
January 16-18, 2009
February 12-16, 2009
February 26-28, 2009
May 22-25, 2009
July 2-5, 2009
August 28-31, 2009
The Mayor and City Commission should approve the declaration of a parking emergency
during the specified dates of the respective events outlined above to be utilized for self-
parking and valet parking. The Administration further requests that the Mayor and City
Commission authorize the City Manager to require parking operators to secure the
appropriate insurance and Occupational Licenses required by the City Code to operate self-
parking and/or valet parking operations for this purpose and delegate this authority to the
City Manager to administratively allow for said use in the future.
JM
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