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TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
DATE: September 12, 2012
SUBJECT: UPDATE TO THE JUNE 6, 2012, COMMISSION MEMORANDUM ON PUBLIC
TOWING PERMITS
The following is an update on the status negotiations between the Administration and the
Permitees.
On June 6, 2012, the Mayor and City Commission approved a deferral of Item No. R?G-
Update to the February 8, 2012, Commission Memorandum on Public Towing Permits to a
Special Joint Meeting of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) and
Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) to be held in July and the item
was to return to the September City Commission meeting.
The Administration met with both Permittees on July 24th and 26th, and discussed the
Permitees proposed increases to the maximum allowable towing rates. Additionally, there
have been a number of telephone discussions seeking ways to come to consensus on a
methodology, such that the Administration could have a more analytical basis to evaluate
the proposed rate changes .
The Permitees has cited the fact that the current towing rates have neither been increased
nor adjusted for CPI (Consumer Price Index) since 2005. It is important to note that
adjustments for CPI are typically not applied cumulatively in order to "catch up". However,
the Permittees did substantiate increases in operational costs related to the towing industry
(see attached), including:
• Property taxes on Miami Beach are higher than other towing agencies pay in other
areas of the County and have increased over time (see attached email Miami-Dade
County Property Tax Notice).
• Fuel prices have substantially increased (see attached email containing data from
the U.S. Department of Energy) from 2005 to the present.
• Labor expenses have also increased over the same period (see attached email
containing data from the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics).
While it is evident that there have been legitimate increases in operational expenses related
to the towing industry, the Administration has not been able to ascertain the specific impact
to the Permittees' operational expenses related to the City's Towing Permit.
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It should also be noted that the Permittees were willing to escalate the implementation of
some technology enhancements including GPS tracking devices, towing software and
possibly in-vehicle cameras, had we been able to reach consensus on the amount of the
proposed rate increases. All other items remain as stated in the June 6, Commission
Memorandum as attached.
Do to the progress of the ongoing discussions between the parties, the joint meeting for
FCWP and NCAC was deferred from its scheduled meeting in July to a proposed joint
meeting of FCWP and NCAC, subject to confirmation, on September 24, The final item,
subject to direction of the joint committees, could be scheduled to be heard at an October
Commission meeting.
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City .Manager rx-A
June 6, 2012 () {_/
SUBJECT: UPDATE TO THE FEBRUARY 8, 2012 COMMISSION MEMORANDUM ON
PUBLIC TOWING PERMITS
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A MONTH TO
MONTH EXTENSION OF THE TOWING PERMITS WITH BEACH TOWING
SERVICES, INC. AND TREMONT TOWING SERVICES, INC., RESPECTIVELY;
SAID EXTENSION COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2012, AND EXPIRING ON
DECEMBER 31,2012.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Provide direction to the Administration.
BACKGROUND
The City's Police and Parking Departments Public Towing Permits, and related issues, have
been the subject of extensive discussion; both before the City Commission and at the
Committee level, (as heard on numerous occasions before the Finance and Citywide
Commission Projects Committee}. Most recently, the issue was brought before the City
Commission on February 8, 2012; at that time, the City Commission referred the towing
permit and related issues to a Special Joint Finance and Citywide Projects Committee and
Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee meeting. However, due to scheduling
conflicts, this special meeting has not yet taken place. The Administration is bringing the
issue back to the City Commission at this time for two reasons: 1.} To provide an update as
to what has transpired since the February 8, 2012, meeting; and more importantly, 2.} To
advise the Commission that, the most recent extension of the public towing permits expires
on June 30, 2012, further action is required should we wish to continue to have the current
permittees continue to provide towing services to the City's Police and Parking Departments.
PENDING ISSUES
At this time, the following represents a summary of the outstanding issues pertaining to the
City's Towing Permits (and related issues thereto}:
Status of Current Police and Parking Department Towing Permits
As provided under Sections 106-211 through 106-222 of the City Code (Police Vehicle
Towing), the City has two (2) permittees, Beach Towing Services, lnc.(Beach Towing), and
Tremont Towing Services, Inc., (Tremont Towing) charged with the task of towing and/or
storing of vehicles identified by the City's Police and/or Parking Department as requiring
removal from public property. The administrative process for considering applications for
these towing permits requires applications to be submitted to, and considered by, the City
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Manager, subject to final approval and award by the City Commission.
The latest towing permits with Beach Towing and Tremont expired on August 31, 2011. The
Permittees have been continuing to provide services on a month to month term, with an
outside expiration date for such term on June 30, 2012. At this time, in order for Permittees
to continue to provide the foretasted services to the City, the City Commission may elect to
either:
• approve an additional month to month extension (to allow for further negotiations); or
• issue new permits, for a three (3) year maximum term allowed under Code Section
1 06-215); or
• authorize the City Manager to issue a call for applications to provide public towing
services, under the City Code, the City Manager receives and screens the
applications and presents them to the City Commission for approval.
The Permittees have been involved in ongoing negotiations with the City regarding two (2)
issues:
Issue No. 1 (New Permit Term):
Permittees have requested the issuance of a new permit (having the three (3) year
maximum term). If the Mayor and Commission wish to grant a new three (3) year maximum
permit term, the Administration recommends that the Permittees agree to provide Item Nos.
1 through 6 below, as a condition of the three (3) maximum permit term.
1) Enhancements
• Uniforms-Requires Permittees to provide all employees with uniforms,
which shalt be approved by the City Manager or his designee.
• Employee Drug Screening -Requires Permittee to perform drug test
screening on all employees, and provide pass/fail results to the City
Manager or his designee, upon request.
e Driver's License Screening -Requires Permittee to perform driver's
license screening on all employees with driving responsibilities.
o Reducing the storage requirement within the City limits, from seven (7)
days to one (1) day.
2) Technologicallmprovements
Per the most recent discussions, were the City to issue Permittees new Permits (for
the maximum three (3) year term), the City required as a condition thereof the
following: ·
• By the end of the first Permit year (to be determined), Permittees shalt
have procured, installed, and implemented Global Positioning System
(GPS) tracking devices on all vehicles. Any such GPS tracking devices
must be accessible to the City for monitoring purposes.
o At the end of the first Permit year, and provided that Permittee has
complied with the GPS requirement, the City Commission shall review
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and, following such review, may elect, in its sole and reasonable
discretion, to require Permittee install the following additional
technological upgrades; one (1) each during the second and third Permit
years, respectively: a) towing software (which, at a minimum, includes
dispatch tracking software that is accessible to the City for monitoring
only purposes); and b) in-vehicle cameras (to monitor and record tows in
real time).
3) City of Miami Beach Resident Discounts for Public Tows
• In the event that the Commission renews the current permits, require
Permittees to provide a twenty percent (20%) discount to City residents
for public tows.
• Discounts may be applied two (2) times per Permit year, per resident,
per Permittee; resulting in a total up to four (4) resident discounts
annually.
• The discount benefit shall "reset" each Permit year, for as long as the
Permit is in effect.
• The 20% discount shall also apply to the City's fee.
4) Stronger Audit Rights
In order to clarify and strengthen the City's existing audit rights, as set forth in
the Administrative Rules and Regulations for Police and Parking Department
Towing Permits, Permittees shall meet with City staff including, without
limitation, the Chief Financial Officer and City auditor, to develop and
implement systems, procedures, and controls for the City's financial audits of
Permittees' operations pursuant to the Permit (i.e. for public tows only).
5) Dismissal of Existing Lawsuits
Dismissal, with prejudice of certain litigation initiated against the City by
Permittee Beach Towing Services, Inc.:
Beach Towing Services, Inc. v. The City of Miami Beach, Case No.
11-37364 CA 31, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, General Jurisdiction
Division (complaint challenging the adoption of Ordinance No. 2008-
3617 on robotic and mechanical parking);
Beach Towing Services of Miami, Inc. v. The City of Miami Beach,
Case No. 11-465 AP, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Appellate Division
(petition for writ of certiorari challenging the Board of Adjustment's
opinion upholding the decisions of the Planning Director with respect
to a towing garage in the 1-1 district);
Beach Towing Services of Miami, Inc. v. The City of Miami Beach,
Case No. 11-466 AP, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Appellate Division
(petition for writ of certiorari challenging the Board of Adjustment's
opinion upholding the decisions of the Planning Director with respect
to a towing garage in the 1-1 district.
The chart attached as Exhibit "1" to this Supplemental Memorandum, provides a quick
reference showing what the Permittees agreed to (and what they didn't agree to) with
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regards to the aforestated City-proposed additional benefits and concessions. More
specifically, the chart attached as Exhibit "2" to this Supplemental Memorandum, also
summarizes the Permittees' position as to certain City-proposed terms as of February 8,
2012.
Issue No. 2 (Maximum Allowable Rate Increases)
Permittees have requested an increase to the Maximum Allowable Towing Rates, including
the establishment of an Index for future adjustments. The Administration is seeking direction
from the Mayor and Commission regarding this issue. To date, the analysis regarding a
possible rate increase has centered on the annual, compounding effect of the CPI on the
current rate and what the rate would be had an index been in place. In addition, a
comparison of sixteen jurisdictions, including Miami Beach was conducted and it
demonstrated that the current Class A fee of $115 is the median fee for these jurisdictions.
A study that has not been conducted (because the City does not have access to the
information) is an analysis to determine the accuracy of the claims by the industry that their
business model is no longer profitable with the current rates. Any consideration by the
Commission to increase the rates should take into consideration such analysis to ensure
that any adjustment to the towing rates are fair and commensurate with the service being
provided.
The Mayor and Commission may also consider the following alternative to the Permittees'
proposed increases to the towing rates and fees.
Towing Rate Increase and Enhancements-Alternative
The Permittees have strenuously objected to providing any enhancements and/or
technological improvements requested by the City due to the additional operational costs for
instituting and maintaining such enhancements. In lieu of a rate increase, an alternative
solution is to allow for a "surcharge fee" for a limited period until those additional expenses
incurred by the Permittees are recuperated. It is estimated that a Surcharge of $2.00 per
tow could be enacted for a predetermined period of time or until such time that those
expenses are recuperated by the Permittees and then reduced to a lower surcharge fee for
any recurring fees or costs.
INITIATIVES SINCE FEBRUARY 8. 2012. CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Negotiations with Permittees
The Administration held two meetings with the Permittees on March 6, 2012, and March 21,
2012. The purpose of the meetings was to negotiate certain outstanding items, as directed
by the City Commission: temporary vehicle storage; defamation provision; penalties/fines
schedule, and method of payment. Unfortunately, these items were not reached during
negotiations as the Permittees disagreed with the Administration's account of the FCPC
direction regarding the implementation schedule for GPS Tracking; towing software/point of
sale system; and in-vehicle cameras. Additionally, prior to any further negotiations, the
Permittees sought the City Manager's endorsement of the proposed towing rate increases.
Despite the fact that the FCPC had approved the proposed rate increases sought by the
Permittees, the Permittees issued the ultimatum that there would be no further dialogue on
any of the issues until, the City Manager endorsed the proposed rate increases. As a result,
no further negotiations have taken place. These issues will be addressed at the Special
Joint Meeting of the FCPC/NCAC.
Audit of the City's Towing Permit
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An audit of the Police and Parking Department Towing Permits has been completed. The
City engaged the accounting firm of Marcum Accountants and Advisors, to perform an audit
of the City's towing permits. The audit was completed (see attached) and there were no
material findings. The audit included recommendations to further enhance accountability
and address customer complaints.
However, neither Permittee agreed to voluntarily submit to an audit of their private property
tows. Commissioner Libbin had presented a proposed ordinance which was discussed at
the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee meeting of January 19, 2012, allowing for City
audits of private property towing permits. During discussion, the Committee made no formal
recommendation, but seemed inclined to consider the proposed ordinance should it be
revised to limit the scope of such audits for purposes of City insuring compliance with the
private towing agreements, but that it not delve into the company's financial records
pertaining to private tows. The ordinance is still in Committee and has not been brought up
again for discussion. This draft Code amendment is currently making its way through the
FCPC as a separate item.
Temporary Vehicle Storage
This is one of the outstanding issues with the Permittees which was resolved without any
further negotiations necessary with the Permittees. The Administration and City Attorney's
Office researched this issue and determined that no amendment to the City Code is
necessary. The City may utilize the Miami Beach Convention Center loading docks as
temporary vehicle storage for towing during high impact events. This accommodation was
successful during Memorial Day Weekend (MDW) 2011, and has been initiated for MOW
2012. It is anticipated that high impact events may trigger this need twice, annually.
OTHER RELATED ISSUES
The following are other related issues to the towing industry which are at varying stages of
progress.
Private Property Audits
Beach Towing and Tremont Towing have objected to voluntarily submitting to an audit of
private property towing agreements. Commissioner Libbin has proposed an amendment to
the City Code to allow the City to audit private property towing. The proposed ordinance is
still before the FCPC, but has not been brought up again for discussion.
Proposed Terminal Island Towing Storage Facility
The FCPC referred the issue of the City's in-house towing initiative to the full City
Commission as a discussion item, and it was also discussed at the recent City Commission
Retreat. Additionally, a traffic analysis to improve circulation and access to Terminal Isle,
including the impact of a towing storage facility, was conducted.
The development and reconfiguration of Terminal Island is necessary in order to move
forward with this initiative. The options available to the City include either: (1) development
and reconfiguration of the parcel currently under the City's control; or (2) pursue either
potential land acquisition and/or swaps with adjacent property owners.
At the request of the City Commission, a traffic study of the intersection of Terminal Island
and McArthur Causeway was conducted. With the proposed relocation of the towing storage
facilities to Terminal Island, it is anticipated that during peak hours there will be two trucks
coming to Terminal Island, and two leaving to go to Miami Beach. This volume is negligible
and, when added to the intersections, it causes negligible increase in delay. However, the
intersection at Terminal Island and McArthur Causeway, which is currently failing, will need
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to be improved to handle the additional traffic volumes.
As part of secondary findings of the traffic study, several improvement alternatives were
developed to simplify the geometry and traffic operation at the intersection of Terminal
Island and McArthur Causeway. All these alternatives developed will result in a significant
improvement in the intersection operation. However, the associated levels of service will
range between LOS C and LOS D from the current LOS F. These alternatives are being
discussed by the Land Use and Development Committee as part of overall traffic concerns
on Terminal Island, and are not related to the question of creating a towed vehicle storage
facility at this location. All of these conceptual alternatives will require additional studies to
determine feasibility and costs.
Moving the towing storage facilities to Terminal Island is feasible, but it could have some
impact on the daily operation of the City's Fleet Management and the Sanitation Department
located at Terminal Island. The biggest problem would deal with the accommodation of the
displaced parking areas that the new towed vehicle storage facility would occupy.
Partnering with the adjacent property owners would be required in order to explore
opportunities that would improve the City's operations, and to proceed with any of the
alternative improvements that physically modify the circulation on the island.
Additionally, and of equal importance, is the concern raised by the Palm, Hibiscus and Star
Island Homeowners Association. They have expressed opposition to the idea that towed
vehicle storage be relocated on Terminal Island (see Attachment A).
CONCLUSION
The City Commission has discussed the issue of the towing permits on several occasions
during the last year. Many issues of concern were identified and in order for these issues to
be discussed and analyzed in a thoughtful manner, the Commission has continued to
extend the permits on a month to month basis. However, it is important to note that the City
Commission must act and approve either a month to month extension or a new permit term,
as the current month to month extension will expire on June 30, 2012.
The following areas of concern have been touched upon during the last several Commission
and Committee meetings:
Rate increases;
Audits of both public and private operations;
Accountability initiatives by utilizing latest technology;
Establishing criteria for determining when a tow should be directed;
Impacts to the Sunset Harbor neighborhood;
Booting as an alternative to towing to diminish the impact to the surrounding
neighborhood;
Alternative venues for the storage of towed vehicles; and,
Conditional Use type limitations to mitigate impact of towing operations.
The Commission should provide policy guidance on this matter, including direction regarding
the towing permit term.
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Dear Ms. Brooks:
Rafael E. Andrade, Esq. [ralph@randradelaw.com]
Friday, July 27, 2012 10:29 AM
Brooks, Kathie; Walker, Patricia
Gomez, Jorge; Frances, 'Russell Galbut'
U.S. Energy Information Administration: Miami, FL All Grades All Formulations Retail Gasoline
Prices
EMM_EPMO_PTE_ YMIA_DPGa.xls
Attached, please find the data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration for Miami, FL All
Grades All Formulations Retail Gasoline Prices from 2004 ($1.967 Dollars per Gallon) to 2011
($3.696 Dollars per Gallon). The increase 88%.
Please note that the data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration for Weekly Miami, FL All
Grades All Formulations Retail Gasoline Prices for the week of 07/23/12 is $3.704 Dollars per Gallon.
I hope this information is helpful. I am also trying to obtain my clients Property Tax data from 2004
to 2011.
Regards,
Ralph
Rafael E. Andrade, Esquire
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To: Brooks, Kathie; Walker, Patricia
Cc: Gomez, Jorge; Frances, Saul; 'Russell Ga!but'
Attachments:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Data: Miami Dade County, Florida -Motor Vehicle Towing
ATT00072.pdf
Ms. Brooks:
Attached, please find Bureau of Labor Statistics Dade for Miami-Dade County, Florida, for Motor
Vehicle towing from 2004 to 2011. The increase is 29%.
Regards,
Ralph
Rafael Andrade, Esquire
Law Offices of Rafael E. Andrade, P .A.
1111 Lincoln Road, Suite 400
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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ralph@randradelaw.com
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Cc: "Gomez, Jorge" , "Frances, Saul"
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Subject: Federal Minimum Wage: 2004 vs. 2012
Date: Thu, Jul 26, 2012 7:20pm
That helps-but I was hoping for more specific information re average wage rates from the Bureau of Labor
Statistics-or even any for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area.
Trish: lets touch bases in the am.
Kathie G. Brooks interim City Manager
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from: Rafael E .. Andrade, Esq. [J:ll;illt!~~l@.!:ft!][@d§~.s;QJ!l]
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....... ~.....-· Federal Minimum Wage: 2004 vs. 2012
Dear Ms. Brooks and Ms. Walker:
The Federal Minimum Wage was
$7.25.
m 2004. The Federal Minimum Wage m 2012 1s
This reflects approximately a 41% increase from 2004 to 2012.
Is this the type of supporting information that you are seeking?
Regards,
Ralph
Rafael E. Andrade, Esquire
Law Offices of Rafael E. Andrade, P .A.
1111 Lincoln Road, Suite 400
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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F 305.673.5734
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Friday, July 27, 2012 2:21 PM
Brooks, Kathie
Walker, Saul; Gomez, Jorge; 'Russell Galbut'
Notice of Proposed Property Taxes 2004-2003 vso 2011-2010
Notice of Proposed Property 2011-20100 pdf; Notice of Proposed Property Taxes
2004-2003, pdf
Please see the attached Public Records for 1349 Dade Boulevard, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. The
2004-2003 Notice of Proposed Property Taxes was $37,935.24. The 2011-2010 Notice of Proposed
Property Taxes was $58,034-47· This an increase of 53%.
Regards,
Ralph
Rafael E. Andrade, Esquire
Law Offices of Rafael E. Andrade, P .A.
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OHke of the Property Appraiser 06
111 NW First Street, Suite 710
Miiuni, H, 33128~1984
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAXES AND
PROPOSED OR ADOPTED NON-AD VAlOREM ASSESSMENTS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TAXING AUTHORITIES
Reprint of FOUO: 02-3133-012-0680 2719
FOJ .!0: 01-3133-012-0680
MILLAGE CODE: 0200
VINCENT J & BARBARA A l<'ESTA TRS
8660-4 VlLLA LA JOLLA DR
l'RO!'J<:RTY~ADDRESS:
1349 DADE BLVD
LEGAL DESCRll"I'!ON: LA ,JOLLA. CA 92037
ISLANDVIEWSUB Pll/5-115
LOTS ll & 12 BLK 16 A
LOT SIZE 17936 SQUARE FEET
Countywide 2,797,031 15,180.89
Library 2.797.031 794.36
!'lmLIC SCHOOLS:
By Stale Law 1,797!03_! 5.6160 15,708.13
By Locallloard 2/797!031 2.2480 6,287.73
MUNICIPAL:
Mi;nni Beach 2,797,031 6.2155 17,384.95 5.9029
WATER MANAGEMENT;
SFWM Dislrkt 2,797,031 0,5346 1,495.29 2,796,950 0.5451
Evergl•dr' CP 2,797,031 0.0894 250.05 2,796,950 0.0910
INDEPENDENT ll!STRICT:
F.I.N.D. 2,797,031 96.50 2!796;950 0.0356
ChHdren's Trust 2,797,031 1,398.52 2,796,950 0.4925
VOTER APPROVED DEBT
PAYMENTS:
Coun<y Deb! 2,791,031 1,244.68
School Deb! 2!797~031 1,076.86
Cily Debt 2,797,031
TOTAL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES
5:01 PM, COM1\IISSION {cHAMliKRS, llll'<'W l ST, MIAMI.(Til{ij Jll~~
6:00PM, SCHOO!. BOARD A!!DITORWM, 1450 NE 2 AVE, MIAMI, (305) 995-!226
5:01 PM, COM MISSION CHAMBERS, 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DR, 3 FL, (305) 673-7510
5;15 PM, SFWMD Al!!JlTORWM, 3301 Gl!N CLl!B Rll, B-1 BLDG, W!'B, FL, (561) 686-8800
6;00 PM, DELRAY BEACH COMl\ollSSION CHAMllERS.100 NW 1 An:, (50!) 627-3386
5:01PM, MDC WOLFSON CAMPUS, 300 No: 2 AVJO:, BLllG 3, M!Al\11, (305) 571-5700
PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENT
Pro11!ded on th!s NoH<:e ;!It the reques~ at go11ern!r~g b0<1nis.
Ta)( Col!ector wm im:h.!!'!e oo Novernbru"T<>>o: Sill.
DO NOT PAY
THIS IS NOT A BILL
156311 Al
13,439,34
502.05
15,923.!)4
5,795.28
17,384.44
1,045.78
174.53
96.49
1,393.48
797.13
671.27
EXEMPTIONS APPUESTO ON AMOUNT lGU>XfMPTIONAMOUNT
If you feel thr..: market the
Your bl tax MU m~v ,;-rurt~m fi.OO-~Mi ~~!;}ft:.m assessments whkh may not be ref1~cted on this note, ~uth as as:::;e::;sments for fomt fftt~ ;~9~ ~ ruM~ m-rer+ sewer or other
aw-:mmt:inU!-tmvk.~~~nd ~Whkh ffl he levied bv t:{h#lty~ dty M &m-'j~>Jt district,
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR EXPlANATIONS OF THE COlUMNS ABOVE
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MIAMI-DADE DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY APPRAISA~
111 NW 1 STREET SUITE 710
Hl 18601 A NOTICE OF PROPOSE})
PROPERTY TAXES
·'MIAMI. FI..ORIDA :l3128-19B4 ·
R/E FOLIO: 02-3233-012-0680
MILLAG~ COOE; 0~00
AND PROPOSED OR AJ)OPT:ED .
NON-AD VALOREM ASS'ESSMEN'fS
DONO'! PAY
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VINCENT J & aARBARA A FESTA TRS
e6B0•4 VILLA LA JOLLA DR
LA JOLLA CA
82037
Your tl!XIi\S this year
Your property taxes if proposed budget
Tmug A.amoow lll$t¥Mr change i.s mad-e
county 13967.64 9881.95
PUbliC School:;;
By State Law 9086.111 8346.46
By 1-oc;:llll Boar-d 4038.51
MiaMI Beach 7B7B. 68 11366.93
I
W~ter Management
District 644.40 913.95
Evergl:ade5 CP 107.94 1f;i3.09
. . I ndapendent
ppeolal Dls~ric1;~•
.: F. I .N.D. 41.56 58.84
.~Childr-en·~ Tru!lt ~39.70 680.03
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Voter Approv.,.d•
·Deb1;. p.,yment!l
Ccl...nty 307.63 1136.31
.. School 738.15 913.95
Miami Be<:>.:;:h 943.-'10 114f;i' 11 .
A
-~.Otel Proper-1;.y T2111es 2'1253 . .29 37,935.24
THIS IS NQT A BILL
~ 1!111ing •utoorill~ wbi~<l>. )"")' p!'(lp~rty
taxes a.ga.lnst )IOUJ' property will soon lwkl
1'11bll~ .a;,arll.ll$ to o.dQp! budg<;~s at;d ta:< raltB
for1benmym.
'l'lat~!.>fllll!~l'"oblkJl~~iiln
-tw: ~&om lhll ~ yublK:and to
111mmqvf~WIM.~ t>x;konp
IIJld lmd1¢'t l'rfur ToT aldng Flu ill M!kln.
Elwlltmllg !lllllrotl!y ~y Allrrml 1!11: ~its
propooals at tile bearing.
15LANO VIEW SUB PB 6-115
LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 1B A
~OT SIZE 17938 SQUARE FEET
_Prope~ty Addr: 1349 DADE BLVD
Yow taxes~
if!Jo bu!lge A public hearing oo the p{O!Hllled taxes
is made ;tnd bOOQ~ will be beJ.;L;
8771;1, Hl 9/07, 6:01 PM, COMMlSSION CHAMBERS
111 NW 1. ST, MIAMI. FL. (7E!6) ~31-6321
7834.38 9/08, 5:01 PM, SCHOOL BOARD AUDITORIUM
361$..22 1450 f\JE: 2 AVE.. MIAMI, FL (3CJ5) 996-1226
9666.10 9/09, 5:01 PM, COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1100 CONV~NTION CTR OR (305) 673-'7$.10
824.85 9/07. 5; 1J) PM. SFWM OIST AUDITORIUM
13'7.93 j 3301 GUN CLUB RD, WF'B (561) 686-8800
9/08, 6;30 PM. CITY HALL. 21 s. CYPRESS
52.36 FE.I..I...SMERE. FL' (561) sa7-nef.'l
680,"03 9/13, 5·:01 PM, SCHOOL BOARD AUDITORIUM
1450 NE '2 f>JVC., MIAMI. FL (305) 671-5700
436.31 REFER TO COUNTY PUBLIC HEARING ABOVE.
913.96 REFER TO PUBLIC SCHOOl.. H~RING ABOVE.
11 "15 ' 1 1 REFC.R TO MIAII'II BEACH HEARING ABOVE.
34084.42
i :: ;,. ] COLUMN2* • SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR IOXI>LANATIONS • COLUMN I~~< COLUMN-3* '
YQUr ):JIOj:l~rty valut Markel Value l Assessed Va-lue ExC)llJ?nDDS Taxable V~lue
laot year: ~003 1079402 1079402 0 107$402
Yo~r pfl:lp•rty val=
lhli year:2004 1530898 1530899 0 1530899
PROPOSED~~ AL01U!M. Ms:ESSMENTS .•
LewimtA~ Puroose o ~~t Units
.. Total (This amo:unt is included in T.olal ~ Th:l!llS nbm'e)
lfyo~ ~I tbe ~iltkm 118lllfi of your property u; lll'.ll'<'llf8.te or dQ~$ UQt ro6oc! jiur market value, or If you are entrtled 10 auxempt11m
!hat Is Mt ref\~Qll:d allow, I!J:I1\t>.ct y~ur eount:y prop&l'!y appd'S.iser at:
(305) 375-40B1 111 NW 1 $~£ET 8TH FLOOR (B;30 AM TO 4:30 PM)
If the j)TO!)cr:ty "'ltn"•lt•r's off!~)!) la 11nable to ~lvetm llJMWf0$1(1 ~ Vlhw or an tlrelll)lllon, you msy flle a petilioo f11T adj~true~ with tbu Vahro Adjuettnetlt Board;
petitio~ forms arc available from tbe o~ ~·~and ll1lWt be fd¢d~n or b~~rc; SEPT. 20, 2004
Sr. Taxable
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Your tlasl tax bill may oonle.in oon•od volonlm O$Stoll!lrne!lls whlch may not be ll'fie~~d on tb.i~ not;i~~ 311ch A$ O$!CS!Irnools for roadB, drainag;,
g~rrl),g;, frr~, lighting, WliiOI', Bewu, or other gov~mmental SD1'1ic~ :o:~d fiu;ilitic~~ which may bl; lev!M by your county, ~il)l, o~ ''~Y ~p~oial dl$tr)ct. l'TX•8060
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