Resolution 2022-32206 RESOLUTION NO 2022-32206
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
NEW TOWING PERMITS AND THE ACCOMPANYING
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE POLICE AND
PARKING DEPARTMENT TOWING PERMITS, TO (1) BEACH TOWING
SERVICES, INC. AND (2) TREMONT TOWING, INC., WITH SAID
PERMITS HAVING A THREE (3) YEAR TERM, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1,
2022, WITH A RENEWAL OPTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF
THREE (3) YEARS, SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, Chapter 106, Article V, Division 2 of the Miami Beach City Code,
provides for the issuance by the City Commission of towing permits for the towing of
vehicles identified by the City as requiring removal from the public way (the Police and
Parking Towing Permits, the "Towing Permits"); and
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2015, the Mayor and City Commission approved
Resolution No. 2015-28918, issuing new Towing Permits to Permittees commencing on March
1, 2015, and expiring on February 28, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2018, the Mayor and City Commission approved
extending the towing permits for a period of one (1) year and directed the Administration to
work with the Permittees to improve service and tow yard enclosures and further referred the
item to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee; and
WHEREAS, on or about December 2018, the City of Miami Beach Internal Auditor and
his staff undertook an audit of the City's two (2) towing permittees, and the Mayor and City
commission authorized a one (1) year extension of the permits with added requirements
through March 1, 2019; and
WHEREAS, in 2020, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2020-
31147, urging the City's Inspector General (IG) to finalize audit reports on the towing
companies, and extending the current towing permits on a month-to month basis up to six (6)
months after expiration date; and
WHEREAS, since then, permits have been extended in three (3) to six (6) month
increments, with the last extension expiring on August 28, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Permittees are the only two service providers which satisfy all the
requirements in the Miami Beach City Code and Administrative Rules and Regulations for
Police and Parking Towing Permits, including the requirement to provide vehicle storage
facilities within the City limits; and
WHEREAS,the removal of improperly parked and disabled vehicles is a necessary
tool for the_Police Department and Parking Department to properly manage traffic and
parking throughout the City.
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 approve the issuance of new towing permits and the accompanying
Administrative Rules and Regulations for the Police and Parking Department Towing
Permits, to (1) Beach Towing Services, Inc. and (2) Tremont Towing, Inc., with said permits
having a three (3)year term, effective August 1, 2022,with a renewal option for an additional
period of three (3) years, subject to the prior approval of the Mayor and City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of June, 2022
ATTEST:
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T.Hudak,City Manager
DATE: June 22,2022
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NEW TOWING PERMITS AND THE ACCOMPANYING ADMINISTRATIVE
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE POLICE AND PARKING DEPARTMENT TOWING PERMITS, TO (1)
BEACH TOWING SERVICES, INC. AND (2) TREMONT TOWING, INC., WITH SAID PERMITS HAVING A
THREE (3)YEAR TERM, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022,WITH A RENEWAL OPTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL
PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS, SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Mayor and City Commission approve the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
This item was referred to the Mayor and City Commission on June 15, 2022 by the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality
of Life Committee.
On February 11, 2015, the Mayor and City Commission approved Resolution No. 2015-28918, issuing new Towing Permits
to Permittees commencing on March 1,2015,and expiring on February 28,2018.
On February 14, 2018, the Mayor and City Commission approved extending the towing permits for a period of one (1)year
and directed the Administration to work with the Permittees to improve service and tow yard enclosures and
further referred the item to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee.
On or about December 2018, the City of Miami Beach Internal Auditor and his staff undertook an audit of the City's
two (2) towing permittees, and the Mayor and City commission authorized a one(1)year extension of the permits with added
requirements through March 1,2019.
In 2020, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2020-31147, urging the City's Inspector General (IG)
to finalize audit reports on the towing companies, and extending the current towing permits on a month-to month basis up to
six(6)months after expiration date.
Since then,permits have been extended in three(3)to six(6)month increments,with the last extension expiring on August 28,
2022.
ANALYSIS
The Permittees are the only two service providers which satisfy all the requirements in the Miami Beach City Code and
Administrative
Rules and Regulations for Police and Parking Towing Permits,including the requirement to provide vehicle storage facilities
within the City limits.
The removal of improperly parked and disabled vehicles is a necessary tool for the Police Department and Parking
Department to properly manage traffic and parking throughout the City.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
n/a
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the issuance of new towing permits
and the accompanying Administrative Rules and Regulations for the Police and Parking Department Towing Permits to
(1) Beach Towing
accompanying Administrative Rules and Regulations for the Police and Parking Department Towing Permits to (1) Beach
Towing Services, Inc.and(2)Tremont Towing, Inc.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know"item.pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Legislative Tracking
Parking
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
o Resolution
o Towing Permit 2022
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