Resolution 2025-33646 RESOLUTION NO. Z02533646
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE
REFUNDS TO RESIDENTS WHO WERE CHARGED THE $30 FLAT RATE FOR
PARKING AT CERTAIN CITY-OWNED SURFACE LOTS AND PARKING
GARAGES UPON PROVIDING DOCUMENTATION OF AMOUNT PAID AND
PROOF OF RESIDENCY, WITH SUCH REFUNDS TO BE IN THE AMOUNT OF
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FLAT RATE APPLICABLE TO NON-
RESIDENTS AND THE REGULAR RESIDENT RATE.
WHEREAS, as part of its spring break 2025 safety measures, the City of Miami Beach
implemented a flat rate of$30 for parking at City-owned surface lots south of 23rd Street, as well
as at certain City parking garages; and
WHEREAS, the City's notifications to residents indicated that residents with proof of
residency would be charged the regular resident parking rates; and
WHEREAS, the parking payment applications used by the City to manage parking
charges are unable to verify residency unless a resident is registered with the City's residential
parking program; and
WHEREAS, as a result, some residents who were not registered in the City's residential
parking program were incorrectly charged the $30 flat rate, which was intended for non-residents;
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to ensure that residents who were
mistakenly charged the non-resident rate be refunded the difference between the $30 flat rate
and the regular resident parking rate.
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 issue refunds to residents who were charged the
$30 flat rate for parking at certain City-owned surface lots and parking garages upon providing
documentation of the amount paid and proof of residency, with such refunds to be in the amount
of the difference between the $30 flat rate charged to non-residents and the regular resident
parking rate that would have applied.
PASSED and ADOPTED this .73 day of ri � , 2025.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honoreble Mayor and Members of Ihe City Commission
FROM: Ciry Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE�. April 23, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE
REFUNDS TO RESIDENTS WHO WERE CHARGED THE $30 FLAT RATE FOR
PARKING AT CERTAIN CITY-OWNED SURFACE LOTS AND PARKING
GARAGES UPON PROVIDING DOCUMENTATION OF AMOUNT PAID AND
PROOF OF RESIDENCY, WITH SUCH REFUNDS TO BE IN THE AMOUNT OF
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FLAT R4TE APPLICABLE TO NON-
RESIDENTS AND THE REGULAR RESIDENT RATE.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Kristen
Rosen Gonzalez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The refunds to be issued pursuant to this measure will be in the amount of the difference between
ihe flat rate applicable to non-residents and the regular resident rate for parking at certain city-
owned surface bts and parking garages. Therefore, the refunds for the overpayment of parking
fees are monies otherwise not due to the City and will not have a fiscal impact.
Does this Ord'nance require a Business Imoact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Busines� Impact Eslimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at: httpsllwww miamibeachtl qovlcitY-hall/city-clerklmeetinq-noticesl
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
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Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Riqht to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
oursuant [o Citv Code Section 2-17? Proiect?
No No
Was this Aqenda I[em initiallV requested hy a lobbvist which as defined in Code Sec. 2-461
includes a princiDal enqaqed in lobbvinq? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attomey
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Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
CO-SpOnsof(S�
Condensed Title
Issue Refunds to Residents Charged Non-Resident $30 Flat Parking Rate. (KRG) CA
Previous Action IFor City Clerk Use Onlvl
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