Resolution 2022-32237 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32237
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE UNITED STATES
COAST GUARD ("USCG") TO STOP AND INSPECT VESSELS, TO
THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE AND PERMITTED BY LAW, IN AND
AROUND THE JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, TO ENSURE THAT SUCH VESSELS, INCLUDING CHARTER
VESSELS AND PARTY BOATS, ARE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH
ALL STATE AND FEDERAL MARITIME LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is an internationally renowned tourist
destination known for, among other attributes, its vibrant, tropical scenery, arts and
culture, fine dining, shopping, and beautiful beaches; and
WHEREAS, the City is also a barrier island having waterways within, as well as
surrounding, its territorial jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, many boaters, both recreational and commercial, consistently enjoy
the waters around the City; however, the City has seen a distinct increase in the number
of charter vessels / party boats in the water since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in
2020 shutdown many land-based businesses; and
WHEREAS, unfortunately, charter vessels / party boats and recreational boaters
(some being inexperienced vessel operators) oftentimes fail to abide by, and act in a
manner consistent with, all rules and laws applicable to the operation of their respective
vessels; and
WHEREAS, the reckless or illegal operation of a vessel (and accompanying
raucous behavior) endangers the health, safety, and welfare of the passengers aboard
the vessel, other vessels on the water, and also adversely affects the quality of life for
the City's residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City has a limited number of vessels that can be deployed to
oversee and patrol its waters; and
WHEREAS, the. United States Coast Guard ("USCG") is the maritime security,
search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the United States Armed
Forces and one (1) of the Country's six (6) uniformed services; and
WHEREAS, the USCG provides a maritime, military, multi-mission service
unique among the United States military branches for having a maritime law
enforcement mission with jurisdiction in both domestic and international waters (along
with a federal regulatory agency mission as part of its duties); and
WHEREAS, the USCG serves and protects interests in United States ports,
inland waterways, along the coasts, and on international waters; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Coast Guard Miami Beach Base just recently (June 2022)
presented cooperation agreements to the City's Police and Fire Departments which
would authorize certain joint operations and efforts; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes and readily acknowledges the multitude of
duties (including, but not limited to, law enforcement, first responder, transportation
system management, and security and defense operations) within the USCG's sphere
of responsibility; and
WHEREAS, to the extent practicable, the City would welcome any enhanced
assistance from the USCG, in enforcing State and Federal maritime laws and
regulations applicable to vessels, within the waters 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 urge the United States Coast Guard ("USCG") to stop and inspect
vessels, to the extent practicable and permitted by law, in and around the jurisdictional
waters of the City of Miami Beach, to ensure that such vessels, including charter
vessels and party boats, are in full compliance with all State and Federal maritime laws
and regulations.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 20th day of July, 202
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(Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Kristen Rosen Gonzalez)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: July 20, 2022
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE UNITED STATES COAST
GUARD ("USCG") TO STOP AND INSPECT VESSELS, TO THE EXTENT
PRACTICABLE AND PERMITTED BY LAW, IN AND AROUND THE
JURISDICTIONAL WATERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, TO ENSURE
THAT SUCH VESSELS, INCLUDING CHARTER VESSELS AND PARTY
BOATS, ARE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE AND FEDERAL
MARITIME LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
(ITEM TO BE SUBMITTED IN SUPPLEMENTAL)
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the request of Vice-Mayor Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, the above referenced
Resolution will be submitted via the Supplemental Agenda for consideration by the Mayor and
City Commission.
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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?
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel: 305-673-7411
July 28, 2022
Admiral Linda L. Fagan, Commandant of the Coast Guard
2703 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue •
SE STOP 7000
Washington, DC 20593
Dear Admiral Fagan,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2022-32237:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
("USCG")TO STOP AND INSPECT VESSELS,TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE
AND PERMITTED BY LAW, IN AND AROUND THE JURISDICTIONAL WATERS
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, TO ENSURE THAT SUCH VESSELS,
INCLUDING CHARTER VESSELS AND PARTY BOATS, ARE IN FULL
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE AND FEDERAL MARITIME LAWS AND
REGULATIONS.
(Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Kristen Rosen Gonzalez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of
Miami Beach on July 20, 2022.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
(
c: Vice-Mayor Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel: 305-673-7411
July 28, 2022
' Captain Christopher Cederholm
U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami Beach
100 MacArthur Causeway
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Dear Captain Cederholm,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2022-32237:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
("USCG")TO STOP AND INSPECT VESSELS,TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE
AND PERMITTED BY LAW, IN AND AROUND THE JURISDICTIONAL WATERS
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, TO ENSURE THAT SUCH VESSELS,
INCLUDING CHARTER VESSELS AND PARTY BOATS, ARE IN FULL
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE AND FEDERAL MARITIME LAWS AND
REGULATIONS.
(Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Kristen Rosen Gonzalez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of
Miami Beach on July 20, 2022.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Vice-Mayor Kristen Rosen Gonzalez