Resolution 2024-33056RESOLUTION NO: 2024-33056
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING BEACH TOWING SERVICES, INC. AND TREMONT
TOWING, INC. ("TOWING COMPANIES") TO DONATE A SIGNIFICANT PORTION
OF THEIR WINDFALL PROFITS, REALIZED DUE TO INCREASED TOWING RATES
DURING MARCH 2024, TO BE USED FOR CULTURAL AND ARTS PROGRAMMING
AND/OR PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVATIONS, AS BEST DETERMINED BY
THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION, FOR THE BETTERMENT AND BENEFIT OF
THE MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY.
WHEREAS, during the month of March each year, Beach Towing Services, 'Inc. and Tremont
Towing, Inc.. (collectively, the "Towing Companies') often experience a significant increase in profits
due to heightened vehicle towing activity; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, as set forth in LTC No. 048-2024, the high impact measure doubling the
normal towing rate for non-residents (from $258 to $516) was in effect for all non-resident vehicles
towed from the area south of 231 Street / Dade Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, these windfall profits represent an opportunity for the Towing Companies to
contribute to the betterment of the community; and
.WHEREAS, Cultural and Arts programming, along with Parks and Recreation activations, are
vital to enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike; and
-WHEREAS, the City has the authority to encourage businesses to contribute to the community
for the greater good; and
WHEREAS, the City strongly encourages the Towing Companies to reinvest a significant
portion of their windfall profits, generated over the Spring Break period 2024 (and prospectively for
subsequent Spring Breaks should these measures be enacted again), for the benefit of the
community; and
WHEREAS, the City shall work collaboratively with the Towing Companies to facilitate the
donation process and ensure that the funds are effectively and appropriately utilized for community
enhancement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City Commission
hereby urge Beach Towing Services, Inc. and Tremont Towing, Inc. ("Towing Companies") to donate
a significant portion of their windfall profits, realized due to increased towing rates during March 2024,
to be used for cultural and arts programming and/or parks and recreation activations, as best
determined by the Mayor and City Commission, for the betterment and benefit of the Miami Beach
Community.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /5"'
ATTEST:
SAY 2 1 2024
Rafael It Granado, City Clerk
day of May, 202
(Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt)
er, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
City Attorney � Date
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MIAMI BEACH
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Ricardo J. Dopico, City Attorney
DATE: May 15, 2024
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, URGING BEACH TOWING SERVICES, INC. AND TREMONT TOWING, INC.
("TOWING COMPANIES") TO DONATE A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THEIR WINDFALL
PROFITS, REALIZED DUE TO INCREASED TOWING RATES DURING MARCH 2024, TO BE
USED FOR CULTURAL AND ARTS PROGRAMMING AND/OR PARKS AND RECREATION
ACTIVATIONS, AS BEST DETERMINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION, FOR THE
BETTERMENT AND BENEFIT OF THE MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Was 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 proposed Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
None at this time.
Is this a "Residents Right to
Know" item, pursuant to
City. Code Section 2-14?
No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
ATTACHMENTS:
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Does this item utilize G.O.
Bond Funds?
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