Resolution 2024-32899 •
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-32899
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REAFFIRMING
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32557, ENDORSING, IN ADVANCE
OF SPRING BREAK 2024,THE CITY MANAGER'S INTENT TO
DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR THE AREA
SOUTH OF DADE BOULEVARD/23RD STREET IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 252 OF THE FLORIDA
STATUTES, INCLUDING THE IMPOSITION OF A CURFEW
FOR LIMITED PERIODS IN MARCH OF 2024 AS NECESSARY
TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ORDER IN THE
CITY; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
IMPLEMENT A ROBUST COMMUNICATION STRATEGY TO
ADVISE THE PUBLIC TO EXPECT CURFEWS DURING
LIMITED PERIODS IN MARCH OF 2024 BASED UPON
CONSISTENT EVIDENCE OF PAST EVENTS LEADING TO
CURFEWS DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH FOR THE PAST
THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach (the "City") is an internationally renowned tourist
destination that is famous for its beautiful beaches, world-class shopping, entertainment, fine
dining, and vast array of artistic and cultural events; and
WHEREAS, in recent years, the City has seen an increasingly large number of visitors
during the Spring Break-period during the month of March each year, which has posed significant
challenges including, but not limited to, extreme traffic and congestion, and severe impacts to the
City's Police, Fire, Sanitation, and Code Compliance services;and
WHEREAS, in each Spring Break period in the month of March for the years 2021, 2022,
and 2023, the City Manager was forced to declare a state of emergency and to impose curfews
during one or more periods due to massive crowds, increased crime, and several shootings in
densely packed tourist areas south of Dade Boulevard/23rd Street; and
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2023, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2023-32557 (attached in full here), endorsing, in advance of Spring Break 2024, the City
Manager's intent to declare a state of emergency for the area south of Dade Boulevard/23rd
Street in accordance with chapter 252 of the Florida Statutes, including the imposition of a curfew
for limited periods in March of 2024 as necessary to provide for public safety and order in the City;
and
WHEREAS, the City Administration has, in accordance with Resolution No. 2023-32557,
mailed a copy of that Resolution to all establishments south of Dade Boulevard/23rd Street, along
with a letter advising of the likelihood of the need for curfews during limited periods in March 2024;
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to reaffirm their approval and
endorsement of Resolution No. 2023-32557 and of the City Manager's intent to declare a state of
emergency for the area south of Dade Boulevard/23rd Street in accordance with chapter 252 of
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the Florida Statutes, for a total possible period up to the statutorily allowable 42 days if authorized
by the Mayor and City Commission at that time, including any determination on the part of the
City Manager that,the imposition of a curfew for limited periods in March of 2024 is necessary to
provide for public safety and order in the City, in particular during the period which may potentially
include March 7, 2024 through March 18, 2024 or portions thereof, which is the period the City
has historically experienced threats to public safety due to excessively large crowds and life-
threatening violence; and
WHEREAS, advance public knowledge as to the likelihood of curfews during limited
periods during the March 2024 Spring Break period is of paramount importance for the.safety of
the public, for the economic well-being of businesses, and for the effective implementation of
Resolution No. 2023-32557, so, therefore, the Mayor and City Commission direct the City
Administration to create and implement a robust communication strategy to advise the public,
businesses, and potential Spring Break visitors to expect curfews during these limited times
during March 2024.
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 reaffirm Resolution No. 2023-32557, endorsing, in advance of Spring Break
' 2024, the City Manager's intent to declare a state of emergency for the area south of Dade
Boulevard/23rd Street in accordance with chapter 252 of the Florida statutes, including the
imposition of a curfew for limited periods in March of 2024 as necessary to provide for public
safety and order in the City; and directing the City Administration to implement a robust
communication strategy to advise the public to expect curfews during limited periods in March of
2024 based upon consistent evidence of past events leading to curfews during the month of March
for the past three consecutive years.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3/ day of �/uhkor/ , 2024.
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Steven Meiner, Mayor
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MIAMI BEACH
• COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: January 31,2024
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REAFFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
32557, ENDORSING, IN ADVANCE OF SPRING BREAK 2024, THE CITY
MANAGER'S INTENT TO DECLARE,A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR THE
AREA SOUTH OF DADE BOULEVARD/23RD STREET IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CHAPTER 252 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES, INCLUDING THE
IMPOSITION OF A CURFEW FOR LIMITED PERIODS IN MARCH OF 2024
AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ORDER IN
THE CITY;AND DIRECTING THE CITYADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT
A ROBUST COMMUNICATION STRATEGY TO ADVISE THE PUBLIC TO
EXPECT CURFEWS DURING LIMITED PERIODS IN MARCH OF 2024
BASED UPON CONSISTENT EVIDENCE OF PAST EVENTS LEADING TO
CURFEWS DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH FOR THE PAST THREE
CONSECUTIVE YEARS.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? Yes X No
If so, specify name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s): N/A
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex
Fernandez.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
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to Know" item.pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution
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