Resolution 2025-33472RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33472
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE THE VIABILITY OF INSTALLING
METAL SECURITY BOLLARDS IN DESIGNATED AREAS OF THE CITY
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NORTH END OF OCEAN
DRIVE, THE BEACHWALK ALONG MID -BEACH, AND LINCOLN
ROAD; AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY ANY
OTHER AREAS WITH HEAVY PEDESTRIAN VOLUME WITHIN THE
CITY THAT WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY
INITIATIVE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION
TO PRESENT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AT THE
APRIL 23, 2025 CITY COMMISSION MEETING, TO INCLUDE ANY
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS INITIATIVE.
WHEREAS, as a densely populated urban area that hosts throngs of visitors each
day, the City's streets and walkways are consistently busy and crowded; and
WHEREAS, the protection of the health, safety and general welfare of the City's
residents and visitors is the most fundamental function performed by the City; and
WHEREAS, recent vehicular attacks that have killed and injured dozens of
pedestrians in the public spaces of other cities have led to an increased interest in highly
impact -resistant site protections, including the installation of assault -resistant
bollards designed to withstand multiple waves of vehicular bombardment; and
WHEREAS, pedestrian and traffic congestion on City streets and walkways,
particularly pedestrians along the North End of Ocean Drive, the Beachwalk along Mid -
Beach, and Lincoln Road are present en masse on a daily basis; moreover, this increases
exponentially during any major or localized special event; and
WHEREAS, metal security bollards help to protect people and structures from
accidental or intentional vehicular collisions, and can be installed around the perimeter
of buildings as well as along walkways and roadways; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration is directed to explore and provide the Mayor
and City Commission with an update on the viability of placing metal security bollards at
designated areas within the City that would enhance pedestrian safety and serve to
provide a critical first line of defense against a vehicular attack.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby directs the City
Administration to explore the viability of installing metal security bollards in designated
areas of the City including, but not limited to, the north end of Ocean Drive, the Beachwalk
along Mid -Beach, and Lincoln Road; and directing the Administration to identify any other
areas with heavy pedestrian volume within the City that would benefit from this important
safety initiative; and further, directing the City Administration to present its findings and
recommendations at the April 23, 2025 City Commission meeting, to include any costs
associated with this initiative.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3 day of �t�ruary , 2025.
ATTEST:
S ven Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. 6ranado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine)
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
EXECUTION
--City Attorney, Ate- Date
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: February 3, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
EXPLORE THE VIABILITY OF INSTALLING METAL SECURITY BOLLARDS IN
DESIGNATED AREAS OF THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
NORTH END OF OCEAN DRIVE, THE BEACHWALK ALONG MID -BEACH, AND
LINCOLN ROAD; AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY ANY
OTHER AREAS WITH HEAVY PEDESTRIAN VOLUME WITHIN THE CITY THAT
WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY INITIATIVE; AND
FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PRESENT ITS
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AT THE APRIL 23, 2025 CITY
COMMISSION MEETING, TO INCLUDE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS
INITIATIVE.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Joseph
Magazine.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Administration is requested to be prepared to address the fiscal impact of this proposed measure,
if any, at the April 23, 2025 City Commission meeting.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
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Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Project?
No
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 the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Co-sponsors)
Condensed Title
Install Security Bollards in Critical Pedestrian Areas. (Magazine) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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