LTC 149-2016 Maurice Gibb Park Boat Ramp MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 149-2016 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members • the City Co mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager i ,,,,„A
DATE: April 4, 2016
SUBJECT: Maurice Gibb Park Boat Ramp
In response to the recommendation from the Neighborhood and Community Affairs Committee
(NCAC) on January 30, 2015, and subsequent acceptance by Commission on March 11, 2015,
the Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Parking Department, is working
on regulating access to the Maurice Gibb Park Boat Ramp (also known as Purdy Boat Ramp).
Historically, the double lane boat ramp at Maurice Gibb Park has been known as a no-fee marine
vessel launch facility to which access was unrestricted. In response to numerous complaints to
the City concerning both the commercial use of the boat ramp, and conflicts between operators
of motorized and non-motorized vessels, NCAC directed Administration to develop and
implement a plan to control access to the boat ramp at Maurice Gibb Park and limit its use to City
of Miami Beach residents for non-commercial use only.
Starting Monday, May 23, 2016, boat ramp parking will be for Miami Beach residents only; non-
resident use will be prohibited. The first step in this transition will require residents to register
their tow vehicle through the Parking Department. Only vehicles with boat trailers will be allowed
to park in the boat ramp parking lot. The metered parking at Maurice Gibb Park will remain
available to residents and non-residents.
Parks and Recreation will work with the Office of Communications on community outreach
efforts. The Parking Department will also post these changes to its website.
Should you have additional questions, please contact John Rebar at (305) 673-7730.
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NEW.. COMING SOON
MAURICE GIBB PARK
BOAT RAMP
CLOSED 1OPM - 7AM
Municipal Parking LOT P-45 for
Miami Beach residents use only.
• Residents must register their tow vehicle. *
For information call 305 .673 .7737.
• Vehicles with boat trailers only.
• No storage.
* Proof of Miami Beach residency will be required. For more details:
• 305.673.7737 • miamibeachparking.com • miamibeachparks.com
Non-Residents use prohibited.
TOW-AWAY ZONE
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