Resolution 2025-33554RESOLUTION NO.2025-33554
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,(1)ALLOCATING $100,000 TO RELOCATE ALL HOMELESS
INDIVIDUALS FROM THE BIKINI HOSTEL TO AN APPROPRIATE FACILITY,
UNLESS THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST CONTINUES TO
PLACE ADDITIONAL HOMELESS PERSONS AT ANY MIAMI BEACH
ESTABLISHMENT,IN WHICH CASE ALL PAYMENTS MUST CEASE;(2)
URGING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS AND
CONCERNS ABOUT PUBLIC SAFETY AT THE BIKINI HOSTEL MADE PUBLIC
AND PART OF THE RECORD;(3)URGING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
FURTHER INVESTIGATE TO DETERMINE IF IT MAY OR MAY NOT BE
NECESSARY TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION,SUCH AS THE REVOCATION OF
A BTR;AND (4)DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO ASSIST THE
CITY ADMINISTRATION'S EFFORTS BY PROVIDING LEGAL SUPPORT AND
PURSUING ALL AVAILABLE AND LAWFUL REMEDIES.
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Commission passed the following resolution at the
February 26,2025 City Commission meeting in order to address the negative impacts of the
Bikini Hostel's operations on the City,the surrounding neighborhood,and upon unsuspecting
tourists who unwittingly book a room at the Bikini Hostel,which is currently being utilized as a de
facto homeless shelter in a residential neighborhood within the City of Miami Beach.
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 (1)allocate $100,000 to relocate all homeless individuals from the Bikini
Hostel to an appropriate facility,unless the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust continues to
place additional homeless persons at any Miami Beach establishment,in which case all payments
must cease;(2)urge the City Administration to investigate complaints and concerns about public
safety at the Bikini Hostel made public and part of the record;(3)urge the City Administration to
further investigate to determine if it may or may not be necessary to take further action,such as
the revocation of a BTR;and (4)direct the City Attorney's Office to assist the City Administration's
efforts by providing legal support and pursuing all available and lawful remedies.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this e day of
ATTEST:
MAR 11 2025
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)APPROVED AS TO
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M IA MI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:Commissioner Joseph Magazine
DA TE:February 26,2025
TITLE:DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION:SITUATIONAL REPORT ON 1247 WEST AVE.(BIKINI
HOSTEL)REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND UPDATES ON CURRENT
SITUATION.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
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.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know"item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Is this item related to a G.O.Bond
Project?
No No
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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):N/A
Department
Office of Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Co-sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K.Bhatt
Condensed Title
Discuss/Action,Report on 124 7 West Ave (Bikini Hostel)/Update on Current Situation.
(Magazine/Bhatt)
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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