LTC 110-2024 Spring Break Progress 2024MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
LTC# 110-2024
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
Joseph M. Centorino, Inspector Ge~ ~
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk // c:J
March 22, 2024
Spring Break Progress 2024
On behalf of the Ocean Drive Association Board of Directors, attached please find a Letter to
Commission regarding Spring Break Progress 2024.
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March 19, 2024 Via Email
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Commissioner Joe Magazine
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Commissioner David Suarez
City Manager Alina Hudak
Subject: Spring Break Progress 2024
Dear Honorable Mayor, Commissioners and Madame Manager:
While we don't want to celebrate prematurely, the two critical weeks of March Spring Break are now
behind us. It is a moment to assess how we have done and applaud the progress that the city has
demonstrated to begin to put the problems of this season behind us.
The city has made tremendous progress. The overwhelming law enforcement presence had its desired
impact. The streets were under control. We and our customers certainly felt safe! Our cherished Ocean
Drive demonstrated once again it can be a place where residents and guests gather during the beauty of
March and simply and safely enjoy themselves.
We salute the Mayor and Commissioner for their leadership and commitment to taking the steps
necessary to create the desired environment. We commend their unequivocal decision to break up with
Spring Break. Thank you.
We thank the Administration for the design and implementation of a comprehensive plan that worked.
Much effort was expended by so many. We are grateful to them all. A special and deeply felt tip of the
hat to all our public safety personnel. Chief Jones and the police department, and all the law
enforcement officers that supported, them deserve special thanks.
We know that in many ways we are just getting started. There is much work to do. We can't waiver in
our joint commitment to stay the course. We stand ready to work with the City's leadership to make
sure the progress we have made is not lost in the days and weeks (and yes, year) ahead. Naturally, given
the resources required during the Spring Break, we can't alpha/bravo everyday, but if we are to be really
successful, we have to commit ourselves to a strong and CONSISTENT law and code enforcement
presence 365 days a year.
Respectfully,
Ceci Velasco
Executive Director
For the Board of Directors
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Chairman
Jonathan Plutzik
The Betsy
Vice Chairman
Jamil Dib
V&E Restaurants
Secretary
Tom Glassie
Avalon Hotel
Treasurer
Alfie Feola
Altanini Realty
Steven Boucher
Boucher Brothers
Management, Inc.
Rory Greenberg
The Collins
Mark Muhlrad
Starlite Hotel
Salem Munayyer
Nakash Holdings
Scott Srebnick
Goldman Properties
Janet Suarez
YUCA Hospitality
Orlando Valdes
Cavalier & Henrosa
Hotels
Ceci Velasco
Executive Director