Resolution 2024-32988 RESOLUTION NO.! 2024-32988
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY
BEACH AREAS IN SOUTH BEACH, MID BEACH AND NORTH BEACH TO BE
DESIGNATED BY THE CITY MANAGER AS DOG ACCESS BEACH AREAS
DAILY FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 9:00 A.M. ON SPECIFIED DAYS (DOG BEACH
ACCESS PROGRAM) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 10-11(C) OF THE
CITY CODE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
PROMULGATE REASONABLE RULES FOR THE DOG BEACH ACCESS
PROGRAM; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
PREPARE A BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE POSTING OF APPROPRIATE
SIGNAGE, THE INSTALLATION OF PET WASTE STATIONS AND THE
PROVISION OF PARK RANGER SUPERVISION AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED
$75,000 IN THE AGGREGATE FOR THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR; AND FURTHER,
REFERRING THIS ITEM TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY
COMMITTEE TO INCLUDE THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DOG
BEACH ACCESS PROGRAM IN THE BUDGET PROCESS FOR THE 2025
FISCAL YEAR.
WHEREAS, providing designated dog access beach areas within public parks or beaches
can serve as a valuable amenity for residents and visitors, allowing them to enjoy recreational
activities with their furry companions; and
WHEREAS, Section 10-11(c) of the City Code authorizes the City Manager to designate
specific areas of public parks or beaches, along with specifying days and hours, for dog access;
and
WHEREAS, designating specific areas with certain days and times available to dog
owners and their furry companions will enhance the quality of life for residents and foster
community engagement; and
WHEREAS, for the foregoing reasons, the Mayor and City Commission wish to direct the
Administration to identify beach areas in South Beach, Mid Beach and North Beach("Dog Friendly
Beaches") as dog access areas daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on specified days ("Dog Beach
Access Program"), taking into account sea turtle nesting; and
WHEREAS,access for dogs at Dog Friendly Beaches shall be subject to reasonable rules
(the "Rules")to be promulgated by the Administration; and
WHEREAS, appropriate signage setting forth the Rules, as well as signage alerting
beachgoers that off-leash dogs may be present during posted hours should be placed at
entrances to the Dog Beaches; and
WHEREAS, a pet waste station shall be placed at the entrance to each Dog Friendly
Beach to facilitate the proper disposal of pet waste; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department should assign Park Rangers to
supervise the Dog Friendly Beaches to ensure dog owners are in compliance with the Rules; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to direct the Administration to prepare
a budget to provide for the posting of appropriate signage, the installation of pet waste stations
and the provision of park ranger supervision at a cost not to exceed $75,000 in the aggregate for
the 2024 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to refer this item to the Finance and
Economic Resiliency committee to include the costs associated with the Dog Beach Access
Program in the budget process for the 2025 fiscal year.
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 direct the Administration to identify beach areas in South Beach, Mid Beach
and North Beach to be designated by the City Manager as dog access beach areas from 7:00
a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on specified days ("Dog Beach Access Program") in accordance with Section
10-11(c) of the City Code; and further, direct the Administration to promulgate reasonable rules
for the Dog Beach Access Program; and further, direct the Administration to prepare a budget to
provide for the posting of appropriate signage, the installation of pet waste stations and the
provision of Park Ranger supervision at a cost not to exceed $75,000 in the aggregate for the
2024 Fiscal Year; and further, refer this item to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee
to include the costs associated with the Dog Beach Access Program in the budget process for
the 2025 Fiscal Year.
PASSED and ADOPTED THIS 3 day of Apra•/ 2024.
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APR 8 2024teven Meiner, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk - ''�,
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: April 3, 2024
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
IDENTIFY BEACH AREAS IN SOUTH BEACH, MID BEACH AND NORTH
BEACH TO BE DESIGNATED BY THE CITY MANAGER AS DOG ACCESS
BEACH AREAS DAILY FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 9:00 A.M. ON SPECIFIED DAYS
(DOG BEACH ACCESS PROGRAM) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 10-
11(C) OF. THE CITY CODE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO PROMULGATE REASONABLE RULES FOR THE
DOG BEACH ACCESS PROGRAM; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE
POSTING OF APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE, THE INSTALLATION OF PET
WASTE STATIONS AND THE PROVISION OF PARK RANGER
SUPERVISION ATA COST NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 IN THE AGGREGATE
FOR THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR; AND FURTHER, REFERRING THIS ITEM
TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO
INCLUDE THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DOG BEACH ACCESS
PROGRAM IN THE BUDGET PROCESS FOR THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR.
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? 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 David
Suarez.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
As referenced in the Resolution,the fiscal impact of this item will not exceed $75,000.
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.Q.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
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Sponsor
Commissioner David Suarez
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