Resolution 2019-30855 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-30855
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
COMMISSION TO ELIMINATE THE 35 MILES PER HOUR
WATERSPORTS AREA SURROUNDING FLAGLER
MONUMENT ISLAND, AND EXPRESSLY DESIGNATING
THAT AREA AS A YEAR-ROUND SLOW SPEED ZONE.
WHEREAS, Flagler Memorial Island, also known as the Flagler Monument Island
(the "Monument Island"), is an uninhabited artificial island located within the City of Miami
Beach (the "City") and Biscayne Bay; and
WHEREAS, the immediate waters surrounding Monument Island are classified as
a designated year-round slow speed zone, which was established pursuant to Florida
Administrative Code Section 68C-22.025(1)(a)22, and extends outward to 100 feet of the
general contour of the southwesterly, northwesterly and northeasterly shoreline of the
Monument Island (see Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, the slow speed zone around Monument Island is fully encompassed
by a designated watersports area, where boaters and jet skiers can legally speed up to
35 miles per hour(or illegally exceed 35 miles per hour) pursuant to Florida Administrative
Code Section 68C-22.025(1)(i)2 (see Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach hosts approximately 13.3 million visitors each
year, and is considered one of the world's most popular tourist destinations because of
its beaches, crystal-clear blue water, and amazing tropical environment; and
WHEREAS, numerous water activities, including parasailing, powerboating, and
jet-skiing are popular waterborne activities, which are enjoyed by both residents of Miami-
Dade County and tourists;
WHEREAS, the proximate location to South Beach, Monument Island, and luxury
residential homes has attracted an extensive amount of people to this designated
watersports zone, which is a popular area for tour boats, recreational boaters, and jet-
skiers; and
WHEREAS, alcohol consumption, drug use, and general reckless activities
proliferate on both, the beaches of Monument Island and in the designated watersports
area, as people drink, party, and engage in debauchery on personal boats, tourist boats,
and personal watercraft, often operating the vessels under the influence of either alcohol,
or other illegal substances; and
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WHEREAS, the year-round presence of boats and personal watercrafts, many of
which are operated under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, results in unsafe levels
of vessel traffic congestion that create a significant risk of collision, or a significant threat
to boating safety; and
WHEREAS, a total of 137 boating citations have been issued between the months
of April and May alone; and
WHEREAS, the City's Marine Patrol reports that boaters and jet skiers often violate
the allowable 35 miles per hour speeding limit zone, and that accidents in the area have
resulted in serious injuries or death; and
WHEREAS, as such, the City urges the FWC to eliminate the 35 miles per hour
watersports area around the Monument Island and designate that area as a year-round
slow speed zone for the health, welfare, and safety of both, residents and tourists.
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 urge the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to
eliminate the 35 miles per hour watersports area surrounding Flagler Monument Island,
and expressly designating that area as a year-round slow speed zone.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of June, 2019.
ATTEST: /./ T::?
Dan Gelber, Mayor '—
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Mayor Gelber)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Raul J.Aguila, City Attorney
DATE: June 5, 2019
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA FISH AND
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION TO ELIMINATE THE 35 MILES
PER HOUR WATERSPORTS AREA SURROUNDING FLAGLER
MONUMENT ISLAND, AND EXPRESSLY DESIGNATING THAT AREA AS A
YEAR-ROUND SLOW SPEED ZONE.
RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to the request of Mayor Dan Gelber, the above-referenced Resolution is submitted for
consideration by the City Commission at the June 5, 2019 Commission meeting.
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Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Mayor Dan Gelber
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