2011-27689 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -27689
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A MONTH
TO MONTH EXTENSION OF THE TOWING PERMITS WITH BEACH
TOWING SERVICES, INC. AND TREMONT TOWING SERVICES, INC.,
RESPECTIVELY; SAID EXTENSION COMMENCING ON SEPTEMBER 1,
2011, AND EXPIRING ON DECEMBER 31, 2011.
WHEREAS, Chapter 106, Article V, of the Miami Beach City Code, provides for
the issuance by the City of towing permits for the towing of vehicles identified by the
City as requiring removal from public and private property; and
WHEREAS, vehicle impoundments are a necessary tool for both the Police and
Parking Department in order to properly manage traffic and parking throughout the City;
and
WHEREAS, on January 11, 2006, the Mayor and Commission approved
Resolution No. 2006 - 26100, waiving by 5 /7 vote, the competitive bidding requirement
and approving towing permits with Beach Towing Services, Inc., and Tremont Towing
Services, Inc., respectively; said permits having an initial three (3) year term,
commencing on March 1, 2006, and expiring on February 28, 2009, with a two (2) year
renewal option, at the sole and absolute discretion of the City; and
WHEREAS, on January 28, 2009, the Mayor and Commission approved
Resolution No. 2009 - 26999, approving a month to month extension of the Beach
Towing and Tremont Towing permits, commencing on March 1, 2009, and expiring on
August 31, 2009; and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2009, the Mayor and City Commission approved
Resolution No. 2009 - 27151, approving an extension of the above towing permits,
commencing on September 1, 2009 and expiring on August 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has received direction from the Mayor and City
Commission to evaluate the feasibility of providing in -house towing services, including
the use of Terminal Island for towed vehicle storage; and
WHERES, the Administration is proceeding with the directive of the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, however, in order to continue providing towing services for the
Police and Parking Departments, a month -to -month extension of the Beach Towing and
Tremont Towing permits is necessary, as both towing permits shall expire on August
31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, said month -to -month extension would commence on September 1,
2011, and expire on December 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, both Beach Towing Services and Tremont Towing have agreed to
continue to providing towing services under the above month to month basis, through
December 31, 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby authorize and approve a month to month extension of the towing
permits with Beach Towing Services, Inc. and Tremont Towing Services, Inc.,
respectively; said extension commencing on September 1, 2011, and expiring on
December 31, 2011.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, approving and
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute month to month towing permit extensions with
Beach Towing Services, Inc. and Tremont Towing Services, Inc., commencing on September 1, 2011
and expiring December 31, 2011.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
I Maintain or Improve Traffic Flow.
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 play.
Issue:
I Should the City Commission approve extensions of the Towing Permits?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The towing service providers Tremont Towing located at 1861 Bay Road, Miami Beach, Florida and Beach
Towing, located at 1349 Dade Boulevard, Miami Beach, Florida, each currently have a permit issued by the
City to provide towing services to the Police and Parking Departments. Since 1996, the Mayor and City
Commission has waived the competitive bidding requirements through a series of 5 /7th votes, and
exercising the options to renew at the sole discretion of the City. On July 15, 2009, the Mayor and City
Commission approved Resolution No. 2009 - 27151, approving an extension of the towing permits,
commencing on September 1, 2009 and expiring on the date that Tremont Towing was required to vacate
its premises for construction of the Sunset Harbor Garage Project or August 31, 2011. Vehicle
impoundments continue to be a necessary tool for both the police and parking department in order to
properly manage traffic and parking throughout the City. On June 1, 2011, the Administration provided the
Mayor and City Commission with a report regarding the feasibility of providing in -house towing services
and utilizing Terminal Island for towed vehicle storage. There were various advantages identified, most
notable was Terminal Island's zoning designation. There were also various challenges identified, most
notable were traffic impact on the MacArthur Causeway and the intersections of 5 and Alton Road and
Terminal Island. The City Commission directed the Administration to conduct a traffic analysis of the areas
of concern and further refine the in -house towing analysis.
The Administration is proceeding with the directives of the City Commission; however, both towing permits
expire on August 31, 2011. Therefore, in order to continue providing towing services for the police and
parking departments, a month -to -month extension of the towing permits is necessary. Said month -to-
month extension would commence on September 1, 2011 and expire on December 31, 2011.
Adopt the Resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
2
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez
DATE: July 13, 2011
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SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING MONTH TO
MONTH EXTENSIONS OF THE TOWING PERMITS WITH BEACH TOWING
SERVICES, INC. AND TREMONT TOWING SERVICES, INC., RESPECTIVELY;
SAID EXTENSIONS COMMENCING ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, AND EXPIRING
NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 2011.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The towing service providers Tremont Towing located at 1861 Bay Road, Miami Beach,
Florida and Beach Towing, located at 1349 Dade Boulevard, Miami Beach, Florida, each
currently have a permit issued by the City to provide towing services to the Police and
Parking Departments. On November 20, 1996, the Mayor and City Commission waived, by
a 5 /7ths vote, the competitive bidding requirement, and approved an extension of the towing
permits for a period of two years, to expire on November 30, 1998. On November 18, 1998,
the Mayor and City Commission approved two (2) additional one (1) year options, to be
renewed at the sole discretion of the City. The second one (1) year option expired on
November 30, 2000. On October 18, 2000, the Mayor and City Commission waived, by a
5 /7ths vote, the competitive bidding requirement, and approved a two (2) year contract, with
three (3) one -year options, to be renewed at the sole discretion of the City. Subsequently, all
renewal options were exercised. On January 11, 2006, the Mayor and Commission waived
by 517 vote the competitive bidding requirement and approved a three (3) year agreement
commencing on March 1, 2006 and expiring on February 28, 2009, with a two (2) year option
for renewal, at the sole and absolute discretion of the City. On July 15, 2009, the Mayor and
City Commission approved Resolution No. 2009 - 27151, approving an extension of the
towing permits, commencing on September 1, 2009 and expiring on the date that Tremont
Towing was required to vacate its premises for construction of the Sunset Harbor Garage
Project or August 31, 2011.
Vehicle impoundments continue to be a necessary tool for both the police and parking
department in order to properly manage traffic and parking throughout the City. On June 1,
2011, the Administration provided the Mayor and City Commission with a report regarding
the feasibility of providing in -house towing services and utilizing Terminal Island for towed
vehicle storage. There were various advantages identified, most notable was Terminal
Island's zoning designation. There were also various challenges identified, most notable
were traffic impacts on the MacArthur Causeway and the intersections of 5 Street and Alton
Road as well as Terminal Island. The City Commission directed the Administration to
conduct a traffic analysis of the areas of concern and further refine the in -house towing
analysis.
July13, 2011
City Commission Memorandum
Towing Permits Extension
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The Administration is proceeding with the directives of the City Commission; however, both
towing permits expire on August 31, 2011. Therefore, in order to continue providing towing
services for the police and parking departments, a month -to -month extension of the towing
permits is necessary. Said month -to -month extension would commence on September 1,
2011 and expire on December 31, 2011.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and Commission approve month -to -month
extensions of the towing permits with Beach Towing Service and Tremont Towing Service,
respectively, commencing on September 1, 2011 and expiring on December 31, 2011.
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