R7D-Issue New Police And Parking Towing Permits To Beach And Tremont TowingCOMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution approving the issuance of new Police and Parking Towing Permits to Beach Towing
Services, Inc. and Tremont Towing Services, Inc. with said permits having a three (3) year term,
commencing, on December 1, 2012, and ending on November 30, 2015; Further approving
Amendment No. 2 to the Administrative Rules and Regulations for Police and Parking Towing
Permits all as presented at the January 19, 2012 Finance and Citywide Projects Committee
meeting.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase community satisfaction with City Services.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): 7 4% of residents and 72% of businesses rate the
availability of parking across the City as too little or much too little. Availability of parking was one of the
changes residents identified to make Miami Beach a better to live, work or play.
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission approve the items discussed at the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee on January 19, 2012, including, issuance of new towing permits for a three (3) term; increases to
the maximum allowable towing rates; and amendments to the Administrative Rules and Regulations of the
Police and Parking Departments Towing Permits?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
On October 24, 2012, the Mayor and Commission granted a request by the Permittees to defer Item No.
R7P, regarding Towing Permits, to the November 14, 2012, City Commission meeting. The City's Towing
Permits, and related issues, have been the subject of extensive discussions before the Finance and Citywide
Projects Committee (FCWPC) and Mayor and Commission. Most recently, an update on the towing permit
issue was brought before the City Commission on September 12, 2012; at that time, the Mayor and
Commission rescinded their February 8, 2012 (and June 6, 2012), deferral of the towing permit renewals to a
joint meeting of the FCWPC and Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee (NCAC). The Mayor and
Commission then directed the Administration to place the towing permit renewal item on the October 24,
2012, City Commission agenda for final review and consideration by the Mayor and Commission. During the
discussion, Mayor Bower requested the Administration provide the FCWPC actions regarding the towing
permits. Pursuant to this request, Letter to Commission (LTC) No. 266-2012 was issued on October 16,
2012, providing the actions of the FCWPC from their December 27, 2011, and January 19, 2012, meetings,
respectively. The Administrative Rules and Regulations for Police and Parking Towing Permits will be
amended pursuant to the direction provided by the Mayor and Commission.
Administration Recommendation: The Administration concurs with all ofthe items discussed atthe
January 19, 2012, Finance and Citywide Projects Committee meeting, except for Item No. 7,
"Maximum Allowable Towing Rates". While it has been demonstrated that there have been
legitimate increases in expenses related to the towing permit, the Administration is not able to
recommend a rate increase based on data specific to the permitee.
Advise Board Recommendation:
n January 19, 2012, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) approved a
to forward the towin ermit issues to the full Cit Commission for their consideration.
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and
Members of the City Commission /
Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager/efo
November 14, 2012
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
NEW POLICE AND PARKING TOWING PERMITS TO BEACH TOWING
SERVICES, INC. AND TREMONT TOWING SERVICES, INC., WITH SAID
PERMITS HAVING A THREE (3) YEAR TERM, COMMENCING ON
DECEMBER 1, 2012, AND ENDING ON NOVEMBER 30, 2015;
FURTHER APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR POLICE AND PARKING TOWING
PERMITS ALL AS PRESENTED AT THE JANUARY FINANCE AND
CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration concurs with all of the items (Item No. 1-6 on pages 3-4) discussed at
the January 19, 2012, Finance and Citywide Projects Committee meeting, except for Item
No. 7, "Maximum Allowable Towing Rates". While it has been demonstrated that there have
been legitimate increases in expenses related to the towing permit, the Administration is not
able to recommend a rate increase based on data specific to the permitee. A
recommendation is withheld until such time that additional information is provided to
evaluate the proposed rate increases on a more analytical basis. An alternative solution is to
allow for a "surcharge fee" for a limited period until the additional expense for the
Enhancements and Technological Improvements are recuperated. The surcharge could be
developed by estimating the aforementioned additional expenses divided by the number of
annual tows for a "Per Tow Surcharge". The Administrative Rules and Regulations for
Police and Parking Towing Permits will be amended pursuant to the direction provided by
the Mayor and Commission.
BACKGROUND
On October 24, 2012, the Mayor and Commission granted a request by the Permittees to
defer Item No. R7P, regarding Towing Permits, to the November 14, 2012, City Commission
meeting.
The City's Police and Parking Departments Public Towing Permits, and related issues, have
been the subject of extensive discussions before the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee (FCWPC) and Mayor and Commission. Most recently, an update on the towing
permit issue was brought before the City Commission on September 12, 2012; at that time,
the Mayor and Commission rescinded their February 8, 2012 (and June 6, 2012), referral of
the towing permit renewals to a joint meeting of the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee (FCWPC) and Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee (NCAC). The
Mayor and Commission then directed the Administration to place the towing permit renewal
item on the October 24, 2012, City Commission agenda for final review and consideration by
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the Mayor and Commission. During the discussion, Mayor Bower requested the
Administration provide the FCWPC actions regarding the towing permits. Pursuant to this
request, Letter to Commission (LTC) No. 266-2012 ( see Exhibit "A") was issued on October
16, 2012, providing the actions of the FCWPC from their December 27, 2011, and January
19,2012, meetings, respectively.
The following is the Action taken on January 19, 2012, at the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee, Item No. 3, "Discussion Regarding Towing Permits". The Committee approved
a motion to forward the towing permit issue to the full City Commission for their
consideration.
Item No. 3. -Discussion Regarding Towing Permits -ACTION
The Committee recommended that:
• The auditing and inspection provisions resemble the provisions in the
Boucher Brothers contract.
• Option 1 for resident discounts be put into the contract.
• Review the towing software and in-vehicle camera enhancements in one year.
• Administration to continue to negotiate with the Permittees regarding the
number of hours a vehicle is stored at no charge to the customer.
• The item be brought to the full Commission
The Committee asked that the Permittees explain why credit cards and personal
checks are not accepted when the item is brought to the full Commission and that a
discussion regarding the City's towing policy be had.
Assistant City Manager Jorge Gomez presented and gave a brief history of the item. The
Committee discussed the auditing and inspection provisions for the towing permittees.
Commissioner Jorge Exposito asked if the City has the legal ability, other than what is
granted to the City by contract, to determine the profitability of a company or the ability to set
a standard of profit. Chief Deputy City Attorney Raul Aguila stated that the City did not have
the ability to determine profitability. Discussion ensued. The Committee recommended that
auditing and inspection provisions resemble the provisions in the Boucher Brothers contract
and that option 1 for resident discounts be implemented. The Committee discussed the
requirements for retrieving a towed vehicle. Chairperson Deede Weithorn suggested that a
revision provision be included in the contract to ensure that the permittees are making
progress in regards to implementing the enhancements required by the contract. Ralph
Andrade asked why GPS tracking devices were being required. Parking Director Saul
Frances stated that the tracking would be used for vehicles that are providing city services
and the tracking software will address issues with accountability and show the proximity of
the tow truck to vehicle which is to be towed. Mr. Frances also added that city vehicles are
equipped with GPS tracking devices. Commissioner Jerry Libbin stated that he was not in
favor of moving forward with the renewal of towing permits before an audit was performed.
Ralph Andrade, attorney for Beach Towing, gave a power point presentation regarding
increasing the towing rates. City Manager Jorge Gonzalez asked Mr. Andrade of the
jurisdictions shown as comparables, how many, if any, have towing as a regulated industry
with a limited number of operators. Mr. Andrade stated that he was unsure if any were
regulated like the City is. Mr. Gonzalez stated that the way industry was regulated would
affect the pricing, more towing companies would yield more competitive rates. Chairperson
Weithorn opened the floor to public comment which included suggestions on revising the
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towing bill of rights to better protect the vehicle owner, raising fees not by a percentage but
rather a flat fee, and support for auditing provisions. The Committee asked that the
Permittees explain why credit cards and personal checks are not accepted when the item is
brought to the full Commission. The Committee recommended that:
• The auditing and inspection provisions resemble the provisions in the Boucher
Brothers contract.
• Option 1 for resident discounts be put into the contract.
• Review the towing software and in-vehicle camera enhancements in one year.
• The item is to be brought to the full Commission.
CURRENT STATUS OF TOWING PERMITS
Currently, the towing permits are on a month-to-month extension with Beach Towing and
Tremont Towing, respectively, expiring on December 31, 2012. The Permittees are each
seeking a new towing permit for a three (3) year term.
FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECT COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The FCWPC reviewed and approved a motion to forward the following items to the full City
Commission for their consideration.
1. Towing Permit Renewals
Currently, the towing permits are on a month-to-month extension and expire on
December 31, 2012. The Permittees are seeking the issuance of new towing
permits for a three (3) year term.
2. Enhancements
a. Uniforms -Permittees to provide all employees with uniforms, which shall be
approved by the City Manager or his designee.
b. Employee Drug Screening -Permittee to perform drug test screening on all
employees, and provide pass/fail results to the City Manager or his
designee, upon request.
c. Driver's License Screening -Permittee to perform driver's license screening
on all employees with driving responsibilities.
d. Reduce the storage requirement within the City limits, from seven (7) days to
one (1) day.
3. Technological Improvements
a. Before the end of the first Permit year, Permittees shall 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.
b. At the end of the first Permit year, and provided that Permittees have
complied with the GPS requirement, the City Commission shall review and,
following such review, may elect, in its sole and reasonable discretion, to
require Permittees install the following additional technological upgrades; one
(1) each during the second and third Permit years, respectively: a) towing
software and in-vehicle cameras (to monitor and record tows in real time).
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4. City of Miami Beach Resident Discounts for Public Tows
a. Permittees to provide a twenty percent (20%) discount to City residents for
public tows.
b. 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.
c. The discount benefit shall "reset" each Permit year, for as long as the Permit
is in effect.
d. The 20% discount shall also apply to the City's fee.
5. Stronger Audit Rights
a. 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).
6. Dismissal of Existing Lawsuits Dismissal, with prejudice of certain litigation
initiated against the City by Permittee Beach Towing Services, Inc.:
a. 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); (The City Attorney's Office has confirmed this lawsuit is
dismissed without prejudice (see Exhibit "B").
b. 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); (The City Attorney's Office has confirmed this lawsuit is dismissed
with prejudice (see Exhibit "B").
c. 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 City Attorney's Office has confirmed this lawsuit is dismissed
with prejudice (see Exhibit "B").
7. Maximum Allowable Rate Increases
The Administration met with both Permittees on various occasions and discussed the
Permittees 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 Permittees have 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
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Permittees did substantiate increases in operational costs related to the towing
industry, 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 Exhibit "C"
Miami-Dade County Property Tax Notice).
• Fuel prices have substantially increased (see Exhibit "D" U.S. Department of
Energy) from 2005 to the present.
• Labor expenses have also increased over the same period (see Exhibit "E"
U.S. Department of Labor Statistics).
Subsequent to the October 24, 2012, City Commission meeting, the Permittees
provided the following additional information regarding increased operational costs to
the towing industry:
• Legal fees increased over the same period (see Exhibit "K", Quarterly Census
of Employment and Wages).
• Certified Public Accounting fees increased over the same period (see Exhibit
"L", Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages).
• Business Tax Receipt (BTR) increased over the same period (see Exhibit
"M", City of Miami Beach Business Tax Receipt).
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.
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. The following is the
Permittees proposed increases to the Maximum Allowable Towing Rates:
a. Outside-Exterior Storage:
(b) Any vehicle less than 20 feet in length and 8 feet in width
$25.00 $ 30.00 effective in the first Permit year
$ 36.00 effective in the third Permit year
b. Tow Rate Class "A" Tow Truck and Class "A" Car Carrier, including:
First 30 minutes at scene
$115.00 $140.00, effective in the first Permit year
$150.00, effective in the second Permit year
$155.00, effective in the third Permit year
c. Special and additional charges
Mileage charges (per mile):
$--&.-00 $ 6.00. effective in the first Permit year
$ 7.00, effective in the third Permit year
Maximum per tow:
$35.00 $42.00, effective in the first Permit year
$49.00, effective in the third Permit year
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d. Administrative fee:
$30.00 $35.00 maximum per tow. effective, in the first Permit year
$41.00 maximum per tow. effective, in the second Permit year
$44.00 maximum per tow. effective, in the third Permit year
e. Dollies or Flatbed Services (per job):
$35.00 $40.00, effective in the first Permit year
$47.00, effective in the seconf Permit year
$50.00, effective in the third Permit year
f. Labor to Engage Tow:
$25.00 $30.00. effective in the first Permit year
$32.00. effective in the second Permit year
$33.00, effective in the third Permit year
g. Permittees shall pay to the City a monthly Permit fee for each vehicle towed,
in the amount of:
$25.00 $30.00, effective in the first Permit year;
$35.00, effective in the second Permit year;
$40.00, effective in the third Permit year
The monthly Permit fee shall be reduced by twenty percent (20%) percent for
each vehicle towed that receives a resident discount of twenty (20%) percent.
g. After Hours Fee:
An After Hours Fee may be assessed for tows retrieved between the hours of
8:00 PM and 8:00AM.
$30.00
ALTERNATE TOWED VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITIES
Commissioner Tobin requested an update regarding the potential relocation of towed vehicle
storage facilities from their current location in the Sunset Harbor neighborhood to Terminal
Island. As previously discussed, the only two industrially zoned areas within the city limits are
Sunset Harbor and Terminal Island. Therefore, an industrial use such as towing must reside in
one these areas with a third option being outside of the city limits; which may be a long term
solution.
Currently, storage outside of the city limits is permitted after a vehicle is stored within the city
limits for seven (7) days. One of the suggested enhancements (see No. 2d on page 3 of 7) is to
reduce the seven (7) day requirement to one (1) day. This would enhance storage capacity. On
a broader scale, if the City Commission wishes to pursue the relocation of all towed vehicle
storage to outside of the city limits, this option would require a competitive process through a
"Call for Applications" pursuant to the City Code. One of the biggest challenges with storage
outside of the city limits is the delivery of the vehicle from the storage facility to the customer.
This process would necessitate development of evaluation criteria and would require further
review and analysis.
Moving the towing storage facilities from Sunset Harbor (see Exhibit "F") to Terminal Island (see
Exhibit "G" and "H") may be feasible. The following are some other challenges that would also
need to be addressed:
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• The adjacent residential neighborhoods, namely the residents of Star/Palm/Hibiscus
islands are opposed to having a towed vehicle storage facility at Terminal Isle. The HOA
has provided written correspondence to this effect.
• Impact on the daily operation of the City's Fleet Management and the Sanitation
Department located at Terminal Island due to the constrained layout.
• Accommodation of the displaced parking areas that the new towed vehicle storage
facility would occupy.
• Partnering with adjacent property owners would be required in order to explore
opportunities that would improve the City's operations and proceed with any of the
alternative traffic improvements that physically modify the circulation on the island. These
were analyzed in the Traffic Impact Study and various alternatives were identified.
• Currently the intersection of Terminal Island and McArthur Causeway has a complex
geometry and inefficient signal operation. With three independent approaches at
Terminal Island at this intersection, multiple signal phases are needed. These were
analyzed in the Traffic Impact Study and various alternatives were identified.
• Potential delay in towing service delivery at times when traffic congestion peaks on the
causeway.
• Challenges related to continued reduction of industrial space in the City will need to be
addressed for future needs.
Lastly, the Mayor suggested that the Administration review a "turnaround service road" (see
Exhibit "I") similar to the existing one on Watson Island which provides access under the bridge
at the west end of the causeway. In theory, this suggested roadway could potentially provide
access under the east bridge; however, there are also various challenges to overcome,
including: project costs; potential opposition from neighboring residents; and challenges with
environmental conditions and permitting, including limitation of space, requiring any traffic loop to
be over water and triggering permitting through the appropriate agencies. Should the City
Commission wish to explore this option over the next few years, the City would need to engage a
consultant.
CONCLUSION
The Administration concurs with all of the items (Item No. 1-6 on pages 3-4) discussed at
the January 19, 2012, Finance and Citywide Projects Committee meeting, except for Item
No.7, "Maximum Allowable Towing Rates". While it has been demonstrated that there have
been legitimate increases in expenses related to the towing permit, the Administration is not
able to recommend a rate increase based on data specific to the permitee. A
recommendation is withheld until such time that additional information is provided to
evaluate the proposed rate increases on a more analytical basis. An alternative solution is to
allow for a "surcharge fee" for a limited period until the additional expense for the
Enhancements and Technological Improvements are recuperated. The surcharge could be
developed by estimating the aforementioned additional expenses divided by the number of
annual tows for a "Per Tow Surcharge". The Administrative Rules and Regulations for
Police and Parking Towing Permits will be amended pursuant to the direction provided by
the Mayor and Commission.
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RESOLUTION NO.-------
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NEW POLICE
AND PARKING TOWING PERMITS TO BEACH TOWING SERVICES, INC.
AND TREMONT TOWING SERVICES, INC., WITH SAID PERMITS HAVING A
THREE (3) YEAR TERM, COMMENCING ON DECEMBER 1, 2012, AND
ENDING ON NOVEMBER 30, 2015; AND FURTHER APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR POLICE AND PARKING TOWING PERMITS.
WHEREAS, Chapter 106, Article V, Division 2 of the Miami Beach City Code, provides
for the issuance by the City Commission of towing permits, for the towing of vehicles identified
by the City as requiring removal from the public way (the police and parking towing permits);
and
WHEREAS, on January 11, 2006, the Mayor and City Commission approved Resolution
No. 2006-26100, issuing police and parking towing permits to Beach Towing Services, Inc., and
Tremont Towing Services, Inc. (Permittees); and
WHEREAS, the term of the Permittees' permits expired on August 31, 2011 and, since
then, said permits have been on a month to month term, with an outside expiration date of
December 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Permittees have been meeting with the City Administration with regard
to the City's issuance of new three (3) year police and parking towing permits to the Permittees,
as well as to negotiate certain amendments to the City's Administrative Rules and Regulations
for Police and Parking Towing Permits (the Rules and Regulations), which amendments include
certain rate increases requested by the Permittees to the City's maximum allowable towing
rates (collectively, the discussions pertaining to the new towing permits and the proposed
amendments to the Rules and Regulations, including Permittees' requested rate increases, are
hereinafter referred to as the "towing issues"); and
WHEREAS, the towing issues were discussed at the December 27, 2011 and January
19, 2012, Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) meetings; the FCWPC
recommended that the towing issues be referred to the full City Commission for its
consideration; and
WHEREAS, the Administration provided the City Commission with an update on the
towing issues (including its ongoing discussions with the Permittees regarding same), at the
June 6, 2012 City Commission meeting; at that time, the Mayor and City Commission extended
the Permittees' police and parking towing permits (which were set to expire on 8/31/2011) on a
month to month basis, with an outside expiration date of December 31, 2012, and referred the
towing issues to a joint meeting of the FCWPC and Neighborhoods and Community Affairs
(NCAC) to be scheduled at a later date; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2012, the Mayor and Commission rescinded its prior
referral (of the towing issues) to the joint FCWPC/NCAC meeting, and instead directed the
Administration to place an item on the October 24, 2012 City Commission meeting agenda for
discussion of the towing issues by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2012, a request by the Permittees to defer Item No. R7P,
regarding Towing Permits, to the November 14, 2012, City Commission Meeting, was approved
by the Mayor and Commission; and
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WHEREAS, in the City Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution, the
City Administration has provided a summary of the towing issues which were (most recently)
discussed at the FCWPC on January 19, 2012 (see Item Nos. 1-7 on pp. 3 and 4 of the
10/24/12 City Commission Memorandum for Agenda Item R7P); and
WHEREAS, the City Administration concurs with, and recommends that the City
Commission approve Item Nos. 1-6; which items are summarized as follows (and also set forth,
in full, in the 10/24/12 City Commission Memorandum for Agenda item R7P).
Item 1 -
Item 2 -
Item 3 -
Item 4 -
Item 5 -
Item 6 -
renewal of the Permittees' police and parking towing permits, with
issuance of new permits for a three (3) year term;
approval of certain "enhancements" required of Permittees, such as
employee uniforms, employee drug screening, driver's license screening,
and reduction of the storage requirement within the City limits;
technological improvements;
establishment of a City of Miami Beach "resident discount" for public
tows;
stronger City audit rights for police and parking tows;
dismissal of existing lawsuits filed by Beach Towing against the City; and
WHEREAS, Item No. 6, the dismissal of certain litigation instituted against the City by
Beach Towing Services, Inc., has already occurred; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration is unable to make a recommendation as to Item No.
7 (pertaining to the Permittees' request for an increase in certain Maximum Allowable Towing
Rates), based upon the lack of data specific to Permittees' request; and
WHEREAS, upon the City Commission's approval of the recommended Item Nos. 1-6
above, and Item No. 7, if approved, the City Administration will incorporate the approved Items
into Amendment No. 2 to the Rules and Regulations.
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 approve the issuance of new police and parking towing permits to Beach
Towing Services, Inc., and Tremont Towing Services, Inc., with said permits having a three (3)
year term, commencing on December 1, 2012 and ending on November 30, 2015; and further
approving Amendment No. 2 to the Administrative Rules and Regulations for Police and Parking
Towing Permits.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _____ _;, 2012
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 266-2012 LETIER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and
FROM:
Members of the City Commission /
Kathie G. Brooks, lntenm City Manage~A /--
DATE: October 16, 2012
SUBJECT: TOWING PERMITS-FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE ACTION
On September 12, 2012, Commissioner Wolfson placed a discussion item on the
agenda (Item No. R9F) requesting an update on the status of the Police and
Parking Department Towing Permits. The Mayor and Commission discussed the
Item and directed the Administration to place the Towing Permit issue on the
agenda for the October 24, 2012, City Commission meeting in order to have a final
discussion and vote on the matter. Mayor Bower requested the Administration to
provide the results of the towing permit item when it was last considered by the
Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC). The following are the related
documents (see attachments) and the links to the files containing the audio
recordings of the meeting are also provided below.
• Towing Permits -January 19, 2012, Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee, Item No. 3.
Link: http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/cityclerl</scroiLt:1SPx?id=68854
• Towing Permits -December 27, 2012, Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee, Item No. 2.
Link: http://web.miamibeachfl.gov£cityclerk/scroll.aspx?id=68659
Please let me know if you should need any further information.
C: Patricia D. Walker, Chief Financial Officer ('"") 1'...:1 .,_.,
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Raymond Martinez, Police Chief
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COMMITIEE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez
DATE: March 21, 2012
SUBJECT: REPORT ·OF THE FINANCE AND CIT~IDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE
MEETING OF January 19, 2012.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Follow up:
outstanding
ACTION
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Report on the number of Business Tax Receipts (BTRs)
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The ~ommittee requested quarterly !Jpdates be given via Letter to CoJilmission
(LTC). I
Georgina Echert, Assistant Director of the Finance Department, presented the item. The
City began sending out the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 renewal notices in early July of 2011.
As of January 13, 2012, the following is a summarry on the status FY 2012 BTR
' renewals: 1
• 7,801 renewal notices were mailed out;
• 1, 624 renewal notices remain unpaid; and
• 1,879 renewals have been paid, but remain in pending status.
A list of business entities that have not renewed their BTR has been sent to Code
' Compliance·for follow-up action. Ms. Echert also stat~d that a follow up notice has been
1 sent to remind. busin~sses that have not ·renewed their BTR. Commissioner J~rry Libbin .
asked how this compares to previous years. Ms. Echert stated that the compliance level
w(ls approximately 65-70% last year, as compared tq 80% this year. The Committee
requested quarterly updates be given via Letter to Commission (LTC). !
2. Discussion regarding amendments to the Recycl.ing Ordinance
' :·ACTION
Item Deferred
3. Discussion regarding towing permits
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ACTION
The Committee recommended that:
• the auditing and Inspection provisions resemble the provisions in the
Boucher Brothers contract
• option 1 for resident discounts be put into the contract
• review the towing software and in-vehicle camera enhancements in one
year
• Administration continue to negotiate with the Permittees regarding the
number of hours a vehicle is stored at no charge to the customer
• the item be brought to the full Commission
The Committee asked that the Permittees explain why credit cards and personal
checks are not acceptet! when the item is brought to the full Commission and that
a discussion regarding the City's towing policy be had.
Assistant City Manager Jorge Gomez presented and gave a brief history of the item.
The Committee discussed the auditing and inspection provisions for t~e towing
permittees. Commissioner Jorge Exposito asked if the City has the legal ability, other
than what is granted to the City by contract, to determine the profitability of a company or
the ability to set a standard of profit. Chief Deputy City Attorney Raul Agu,ila stated that
the City did not have the ability to determine profitability. Discussion ensued. The
Committee recommended that auditing and inspection provisions rese.mble the
provisions in the Boucher Brothers contract and that option 1 for resident discounts be
implemented. The Committee discussed the requirements for retrieving a towed vehicle.
Chairperson Deede Weithorn suggested that a revision provision be included in the
contract to ensure that the permittees ~re making progress in regards to implementing
the enhancements required by the contract. Ralph Andrade asked why GPS tracking
devices were being required·.· Parking Director Saul Frances stated that the tracking
would be used for vehicles that are providing city services and the tracking software will
address issu.es with accountability and show the proximity of the tow truck to vehicle
which is to be towed. Mr. Frances also added that city vehicles are equipped with GPS
tracking devices. Commissioner Jerry Libbin stated that he was not in favor of moving
forward with the renewal of towing permits before an audit was pelformed. Ralph
Andrade, attorney for Beach Towing, gave a power point presentation 'regarding
increasing the towing rates. City Manager Jorge Gonzalez asked Mr. Andrade of the
jurisdictions shown as com parables, how many, if any, have towing as a. regulated,
industry with a limited number of operators. Mr. Andrade stated that he was. unsure if
any were regulated like the City is. Mr. Gonzalez stated that the way ind!Jstry was
regulated would affect the pricing, more towing companies would yield more competitive
rates. Chairperson Weithorn opened the floor to public comment which' included
suggestions on revising the towing bill of rights to better protect the vehicle owner,
raising fees not by a percentage but rather a flat fee, and support for auditing provisions.
The Committee asked that the Permittees explain why credit c~rds and personal checks
are not accepted when the item is brought to the full Commission. The Committee
recommended that: ·
• the auditing ·and inspection provisions resemble the provisions in the Boucher
Brothers contract
• option 1 for resident discounts be put into the contract
• review the towing software and in-vehicle camera enhancements in one year.
• Administration continue to negotiate with the Permittees regarding the 111umber of
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hours a vehicle is stored at no charge to the customer
• the item be brought to the full Commission
4. Discussion of a proposed modification of the Promissory Note dated
February 5, 2007,-between MBCDC: Meridian Place, LLC, a Florida Limited
Liability Corporation, to the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency; and to
discuss a subordination of the City's mortgages in favor of a mortgage
made by a commercial lending institution i
ACTION
The c·ommittee recommended that the item be brought to the full Commil$sion and
that the funding chart be. included as part of the memo.
Real Estate, Housing, and Community Development Director Anna Parekh ~resented
the item.
A modification of the repayment terms in the Promissory Note dated Februar-Y 5, 2007,
between MBCDC: Meridian Place, LLC, to the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency
was requested in order to facilitate the completion of Meridian Place, as well as to
prevent jeopardizing $6,415,085 of additional public funds which have been awarded to
th_is affordable housing project for formerly homeless elderly people. The repayment
terms in the Promissory Note are not feasible because this affordable housing project
cannot produce sufficient cash flow to cover annual principal payments in the ~mount of
$150,000 to th'e RDA. The project rehabilitation is 70% complete, and therefore had no
rental revenue cashflow to make the first $150,000 annual loan payment which was due
in December 2011. Subsequent annual payments are due every December for the next
·nine years. In the event the RDA Promissory Note debt service is not modified, the ··
project cannot be completed and the other existing funding sources are in jeopardy.
Each of the other funding sources entered into various governing docufTients with
MBCDC and its predecessor to secure the use of funds and project execution.! While all
the documents were prepared independently by each lender, all the loan documents
share comr_non covenants which require.the delivery of a completed affordable housing
project. Assistant City Manager Hilda Fernandez noted that neither the $2,864,642 of
the City's HUD HOME and CDBG funds or the $1,379,395 of Miami-Dade County's
Documentary Stamp Surtax Funds require repayment as long as the building is kept
affordable even at the end of the affordability period. The Administration recommended
that the RDA loan repayment terms be restructured to be consistent with other
affordable housing grants (loans) from the City which defer the repayment of t~e funding
as long as the project is kept "affordable" in accordance with HUD guidelines. This
project's "affordability pei-iod" is currently thirty (30) years, commencing at the issuance
of the Final Certificate of Completion. It was also recommended that at the expiration of
the 30-year affordability period, that the City may be given the option to either 'call in the
note, extend the affordability period (e.g. another thirty years), or otherwise modify the
note. The Committee recommended that the item be brought to the full Commission and
that the·funding chart. be included as part of the memo.
REPORTS
5 .. Report on the status of FY 2010/11 potential new revenue initiatives
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ACTION
None Requ'ired
The Committee did not discuss the item.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Request for appro\fal to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a
fourth solid waste franchise contractor to provide commercial waste
collections and disposal services
ACTION
The Committee recomm·ended that this item and the item regarding the Recycling
Ordinance be brought back to the March 1, 2012 Finance & Citywide' Projects
Committee Meeting.
Public Works Director Fred Beckmann presented the item.
At the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee Meeting of January 26, 2010, the
Committee recommended that the City pursue the option of maintaining four (4)
franchise haulers and to accept the services package presented combined with a five (5)
year term. The Committee also recommended that a minimum of four (4) haulers be
retained and in the event the number falls below four, the matter be brought to the
attention of the City Commission. There are presently three waste collection and
disposal services franchisees in the City of Miami Beach: Waste Managemer~t of. Dade
County; Waste Services, Inc.; and Choice Environmental Services of Miami. In 2011, a
previous fourth franchisee, General Hauling Services, Inc. was purchased by Waste
Services.. The current waste collection and disposal services franchisees have
petitioned the City. to maintain at three the number of haulers providing services within
the City, It was recommended that the fourth hauler negotiations could provide the
opportunity for the three remaining haulers to proffer additional resources for the
educational and enforcement requirements of the new recycling ordinance. However,
the re-written ordinance significantly reduces the resource requirements for enforcement
and therefore does not present the same opportunities. The haulers have requested
that -ir;1 e~change for agreeing to increase their current contribution to fund green
initiatives form 1.5% to 2% (representing an annual revenue increase of approximately
$100,000), and double their annual cash allocation for the purchase of recycling
containers from (15) containers valued at approximately $18,000 to (30) containers
valued at approximately $36,000, or current market value -they would like to keep only
three haulers and exercise the three {3) year renewal option currently at the City's
discretion in September 2014. Chairperson Deede Weithorn stated that she would like
to delay discussing this item so that it could be discussed in conjunction with the item
regarding the Recycling Ordinance. Mr. Beckmann stated that the proposed recycling
ordinance is ready aside from the few details that needed to be confirmed with the
County. Commissioner Jerry Libbin was also ·in favor of deferring the discussion.
Commissioner Jonah Wolfson and Commissioner Jorge Exposito were in favor of
issuing the RFQ. Discussion ensued. Public comment included support for both issuing
the RFQ and support for keeping the number of wa~te haulers at three. The Committee
recommended that this item and the item regarding the Recycling Ordinance be brought
back to the March 1, 2011 Finance & Citywide Projects Committee Meeting.
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7. D.iscussion concerning City Fees and Charges for Gay Pride 2012
ACTION
Item Deferred
8. Discussion pertaining to the issuance of a Request for Proposals {RFP) for
auditing services for the City's (CAFR), (OMB A-133 Single Audit), The
Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency's basic financial statements (RDA),
· ... (PSF), (VCA} financial statements, The Miami Beach Convention Center,
as managed by Global Spectrum, financial statements, The Children's Trust
Program, The Building Better Communities Bonds Program, and The Safe
Neighborhood Parks and Bond Program {SNP)
ACTION
The Committee recommended moving forward with the issuance of a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for auditing services.
Georgina Echert, Assistant Director of the Finance Department, presented the item. The
current auditors, McGiadrey and Pullen were selected in Request for Proposals (RFP)
No. 23-05/06 and approved under Commission Resolution 2006-26247 to provide
auditing services for a period of five (5) years with the sole option and discretion of the
City to renew for five(5) additional one (1) year periods. The Committee recommended
moving forward with the issuance of a Request .for Proposals (RFP) for auditing
services.
9. Discussion regarding property assessed clean energy {PACE} program
ACTION·
Item Deferred
10. Discussion. pertaining to a retail lease agreement between the City and
South Florida Salon Group, Inc., for use of approximately 1,327 square feet
of City-owned property located at 1701 Meridian Avenue, Unit 1 {A/KIA 766
17TH Str«:et), Miami Beach, Florida
ACTION
The Committee recommended that the item be brought to the Commission with
the best deal. ·
Assistant City Manager Hilda Fernandez presented the item. On November 16, 2011,
Koniver Stern Group, the City's contracted real estate broker, presented the City with a
Letter of Intent (LOt) on behalf of the South Florida Salon Group, Inc., (SFSG) for use of
approximately 1,327 square feet of City-owned space located at 1701 Meridian Avenue,
Unitt The New York-based investment group which is behind SFSG is proposing to
introduce a relatively new and exciting concept taking hold in many retail markets
throughout California, New York, Arizona, Texas, Atlanta and Miami in the form of a
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blow-dry hair salon. As the name implies, the facility would offer an attractively
affordable fixed-price menu of blow-dry hair styling options as well as manicuring
services. In addition to SFSG, the City received inquiries about the availability of the
space from the current adjacent tenant, operating as Massage Envy. This existing
tenant wished to expand their current space as well as introduce certain services not
currently included in their franchise agreement, which formed the basis of the lease for
their current space. Further, the initial terms proposed were deemed not favorable to the
City, while the prospective tenant submitted terms more favorable for the City's
consideration. While the adjacent tenant has remained interested in the vacant retail
space, and has since offered comparable terms, the City's broker advised staff that
securing a diverse tenant mix would protect the City further, as compared to leasing out
this space to the adjacent tenant and having one tenant control two of four retail spaces.
SFSG is offering to pay $46 per square foot for the space. Based on current market
conditions, the proposed rent is comparable and competitive. Lyle Stern of Koniver
Stern Group stated that Massage Envy had very recently made an offer which exceeded
the current $46 per square foot and suggested that more information be gathered before
a final recommendation is made. The Committee recommended that the item be
brought to the Commission with the best deal.
11. Discussion pertaining to a retail lease agreement with Groove Man
Entertainment, Inc. involving Suites 1 through 4 in the Anchor Shops,
located at 1550 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
ACTION
The Committee r.ecommended moving forward and bringing the item to the full
Commission.
Assistant City Manager Hilda Fernandez presented the item and gave a brief synopsis of
the memo.
On January 11, 2012, Koniver Stern Group, the City's contracted real estate broker,
presented the City with a Letter of Intent (LOI) on behalf of Groove Man Entertainment,
Inc., (Grooveman Music) for Suites 1 through 4 in the Anchor Shops. Groove(Tian Music
was founded by DJ/Producer George Acosta in the late 90's and has been doing
business on Miami Beach from their current location at 1543 Washington Avenue since
2002, selling .DJ-related products, clothing and accessories, vinyls and CDs and
advance ticketing to music events anywhere in the world. Grooveman is interested in
moving its business to the Anchor Shops, which will not only allow them to expand their
business, but also allow them to develop higher-end boutique market with new products
and designers. Given current market conditions, the subject 2,884 square foot space
has been challenging to fill and has been vacant since December 2010. Grooveman
Music has proffered an offer of $31 per square foot, plus tax, to lea·se the space for an
initial term of five (5) years plus a renewal term of four (4) years and 364 days at the
City's option. The Committee recommended moving forward and bringing the item to
the fl.lll Commission.
12 .. Discussion regarding PAL's refusal to hand over Public Records
·ACTION
The Committee recommended that should the PAL not comply with the public
records request to the satisfaction of the City Attorney's Office, a public hearing
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be scheduled to·discuss what measures should be taken including termination of
funding.·
City Attorney Jose Smith presented the item and went on to introduce Donald Papy.
Chief Deputy City. Attorney. Mr. Papy stated that he had spoken with the new counsel
for the Police Athletic League (PAL), Israel Reyes, regarding the status of the Miami
Herald's public records request to the PAL for records and that Mr. 'Reyes stated that
they were cooperating with the Miami Herald and have asked for some additional time
because he had recently become the new counsel for the PAL. Mr. Papy stated that Mr.
Reyes conveyed· his intent to fully comply with the request. Chairperson Deede
Weithorn asked Mr. Papy if he asked what the time frame was for Mr. Reyes to turn the
records in. Mr. Papy stated that he did not ask but stated that Mr. Reyes had asked for
an additional 30 days to respond to the request. Steve "Bubba" Cohen, former PAL
board member, stated that his attorney had made the same request in 2009 of the PAL
and that it took almost two years for the records to be turned over. Mr. Cohen also
stated that the PAL was requested to respond to the 2005. City Audit but the. PAL has
never responded to the audit. Mr. Cohen was also concerned that the Parks and
Recreation Department, the Boys and Girls Club and the PAL are all il") Flamingo Park
and all competing for a ·small pool of children. Chairperson Weithorn stated that if the
PAL has not complied with the request by the time that the budget is being discussed,
their funding could be cut. Commissioner Jonah Wolfson stated that he would also
support not funding the PAL. The Committee recommended that should the PAL not
comply with the public records request to the satisfaction of the City Attorney's Office, a
public hearing ·be scheduled to discuss what measures should be taken including
termination of funding.
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beoch, 1700 ConvenMon Center Drive, Miami Beac:h, Florida 33139, www.micmibecchR.gov
COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Mayor Matti H. Bower and Members of the City Commission
City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez)'(' t5
DATE: January 19, 2012 U
This shall serve as written notice that a meeting of the Finance and Citywide
Projects Committee has been scheduled for January 19, 2012, at 3:00 P.M. in.
~he City Manager's Large Conference Room.
The agenda is as follows:
OLD BUSINESS
1. Follow up: Report on the number of Business Tax Receipts (BTRs),
outstanding. (Apri/29, 2010 Commission Item C6E)
Patricia Walker-Chief Financial Officer
2. Discussion regarding amendments to the Recycling Ordinance (July
13, 2011 Commission Item R5F)
Fred Beckman-Public Works Director
3. Discussion regarding towing permits
Jorge Gomez-Assistant City Manager
4. Discussion of a proposed modification of the Promissory Note dated
February 5, 2007, between MBCDC: Meridian Place, LLC, a Florida
Limited Liability Corporation, to the Miami Beach Redevelopment
Agency; and to discuss a subordination of the City's mortgages in
favor of a mortgage made by a commercial lending institution
Anna Parekh-Director of Real Estate Housing and Community
Development ·
REPORTS
5. Report on the status of FY 2010/11 potential new revenue initiatives
Kathie Brooks-Budget & Performance Improvement Director
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NEW BUSINESS
6. Request for approval to issue-a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for
a fourth solid waste franchise contractor to provide commercial
waste collections and disposal services (July 13,2011 Commission Item
C2G)
Fred Beckmann -Public Work~ Director
7. Discussion concerning City Fees and Charges for Gay Pride 201.2
(July 13, 2011 Commission Item C4G)
Max Sklar-Cultural Arts & Tourism Development Director
8. Discussion pertaining to the issuance of a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for auditing· services for the City's (CAFR), (OMB A-133 Single
Audit), The Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency's basic financial
statements (RDA), ... (PSF), (VCA) financial statements, The Miami
Beach Convention Center, as managed by Global Spectrum, financial
statements, The Children's Trust Program, The Building ·Better
Communities Bonds Program, and The Safe Neighborhood Parks
· and Bond Program (SNP) (September 14, 2011 Commission Item C71)
. (October 19, 2011 Commission ltein C~D)
Patricia Walker-Chief Financial Officer
9. Discussion regarding property assessed clean energy (PACE)
·program (October 19, 2011 Commission Item R9H)
Fred Beckman -Public Works Director ·
10. Discussion pertaining to a retail·lease agreement between the City
and South Florida Salon Group, Inc., for use of approximately 1,327
square feet of City-owned property located at 1701 Meridian Avenue·,
Unit 1 JAIKIA 76~ 1.71 H Str~et), Miami ~each, Florida · .
Anna Parekh-Director of Real Estate Housing and Community
Development
11. Discussion pertaining to a retail lease agreement with Groove Man
Entertainment, Inc. involving Suites. 1 through 4 in the . Anchor
Shops, located at 1550 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
Anna Parekh:_ Director of Real" Estate Housing and Community
Development · · ·
12.Discussion regarding PAL's refusal· to hand over Public Records
(December 14, 2011 Commission Item R9W)
Jose Smith-City Attorney
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Finance and Citvwide Projects Committee Meetings for 2012:
March 1, 2012
March 29, ?01_2
April19, 2012
May 17, 2012
June 21,2012
July 26, 2012
September 20, 2012
November 29, 2012
December 20, 2012
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COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
FROM:. Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ~r .JJIJ1
DATE: January 19, 2012
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING POLICE TOWING PERMITS • FOLLOW-UP
On December 27, 2011, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCPC) discussed the
police towing permit issues at length. The FCPC directed the Adminis.tration to bring back the
item to its meeting on January 19, 2012; continue negotiations with both Permittees (Beach
Towing and Tremont); and perform further analysis regarding the following: (1) enhance the
public benefit provisions; (2) confirm towing rates for comparable jurisdictions; (3) conduct a
sensitivity analysis for the index applied in the towing rate analysis provided by the
Permittees (CPI -Consumer Price Index); (4) enhance the existing audit and inspection
provisions by developing agreed upon procedures; (5) dismissal of the pending lawsuits; and
(6) return with the Tenninal·lsle discussion.
The Administration has conducted the analyses directed by the Committee, and met with
representatives of both Permittees on Friday, January 6, 2012, Tuesday, January 10, 2012
and Friday, January 13, 2012. The following reflects the results of those meetings:
I. PUBLIC BENEFITS
At the FCWPC meeting of December 27, 2011, the Permittees clarified that the proposed
public benefit was a one time, 20% reduction for Miami Beach residents. The FCWPC did not
feel that this ·was a significant benefit and they requested that other options be explored.
The following two options were developed and agreed upon. by the Administration and
Permittees. The Administration is seeking feedback and direction from the FCWPC: ·
A. Resident Discounts for Public Tows
Option 1:
• Twenty percent (20%) discount to Miami Beach residents for public tows only.
• Discount may be applied two (2) times per year, per resident, per Permittee. This
equates to four (4) benefits annually. The benefit resets each year; therefore, the
resident receives the benefit annually for as long as the Permit is in effect. Permittee
will track issuance of discounts to residents, annually.
• Residents must provide proof of residency within the City limits, arid their driver's
license information must match with the vehicle registration information.
• 20% discount would also be applicable to the City's Fee.
Option 2:
• Twenty percent (20%) discount to Miami Beach residents for public tows only.
• Discount may be applied three (3) times, per resident. This benefit does not reset
each year; therefore, the resident receives this benefit three (3) times, from each
Permittee, for a total of six (6) benefits .. Permittee will trac~ issuance of discounts to
residents, annually.
• Residents must provide proof of residency within the City limits, and their driver's
license information must match with the vehicle registration information.
• 20% discount would also be applicable to the City's Fee.
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B. Permittees agreed to develop a formal "internal review" process to address citizen
complaints. This has not been developed as of the writing of this memo.
II. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TOWING RATES -ANALYSIS·
At the December 6, 2011, FCWPC Meeting, the Permittees jointly provided an analysis of the
Maximum Allowable Towing Rates. The analysis alleges that the current towing rates are
inadequate, since they have not been Increased since 2004. The analysis further alleges
that a CPI (Consumer Price Index) of three percent (3%) be applied to certain towing rates
(See attached Permittees' Analysis). The summary (Table 2) of the Permittees' Analysis was
inserted into the chart below for comparative purposes.
At the direction of the FCWPC on December 2ih, the Administration updated its own
research of towing rates in comparable jurisdictions, and also received data 'from the
Permittees regarding towing rates from comparable jurisdictions. The table below has been
updated as per discussions with the Permittees; however, this analysis refle~ts a single tow
under a specific set of assumptions. The Permittees believe that the analysis should reflect -
the various types of tows that occur during time. For example, a significant percent of tows
may occur during normal work hours and while not a majority, when included in a blended
analysis it will reflect a different ATF. The Permittees will present a different analysis based
on the above at the FCWPC meeting.
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Maximum Allowable Towing Rates in Florida-The Average Tow Fee (ATF) is comprised of:
• Class "N Tow Fee
• Administrative Fee
• Mileage one (1) mile
• Labor
• After Hours Fee
The Class<"A" Tow Fee and the add-on fees mentioned above are the "mode'.' value fees
(value fees that occurs most often) for Miami Beach public tows. In other words, the majority
of tows are comprised of these fees.
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Total
Cities In Florida ATF"' Class A
Bal Harbor $223.00 $115.00
Fort Lauderdale
(4) $159.80 $100.00
Jacksonville $204.03 $106.02
Adm
Fee
$40.00
$30.00
$0.00
Key West $226.75 $135.00 ·$25.00
Miami-Dade· $161.25 $104.00 (8) $30.00
MPA $176.00 $118.00 $30.00
Or1ando $144.00 $125.00 $0.00
Surfside (5) $205.00 $115.00 $30.00
West Palm Beach $228.00 $130.00 $60.00
Palm Beach
County $237.00 $156.00 $0.00
Hillsborough
County $264.00 $115.00 $75.00
Broward County $192.50 $105.00 $30.00
St: Lucie County $198.00 $100.00 $35.00
Indian River
County $208.50 $119.00 $34.00
Monroe County $271.75 $135.00 $25.00
CMB (CURRENT) $205.00 $115.00 ::i30.0?
$206.54 $118.31 $29.63
Permittees' · ·
proposed rates
applied to an
average tow
2012 $241.00 $140.00
2013 $259.00 $150.00
2014 $269.00 $155.00
(1) City Fee is included in the Class A
Fee
(2) Adm Fee is $63.16 applied after 72 hours
(3) Adm Fee is $50.00 applied after 48 hours
(4) Permit Fee is annual/per zone
(5) CMB Towing Permit Piggyback
$35.00
$41.00
$44.00
(6) Adm Fee applied per notification after 24 hrs
.....
$3.00
$4.80
(2) $3.04
(7) $3.00
$3.00
$5.00
(3) $4.00
$5.00
$5.00
(9) $7.00
$4.00
(6) $0.00
$3.00
(6) $3.00
(7) $3.00
$5.00
$3.80
$6.00
$6.00
$7.00
(7) Adm Fee applied per notification after 24 hrs and up to $135
(B) Includes $3.00 Fuel Surcharge
(9) $50 Adm Lien Fee after 24 hours
labor
per 15 After
min Hours City Fee
$25.00 $0.00 $40.00
$25.00 $0.00 $0.00 (1)
$22.72 $57.25 $15.00
$33.75 $30.00 $0.00
$24.25 $0.00 $0.00
$23.00 $0.00 $26.00 (1)
$15.00 $0.00 . $0.00
$25.00 $30.00 $40.00 (1)
$33.00 $0.00 $0.00
$39.00 $35.00 $0.00
$20.00 $50.00 $0.00
$27.50 $0.00 $30.00
$25.00 $35.00 $0.00
$12.50 $40.00 $0.00
$33.75 $75.00 $0.00
$25.00 $30.00 $25.00 (1)
$25.59 $23.89 ~11
$30.00 $30.00 $30.00
$32.00 $30.00 $35.00
$33.00 $30.00 $40.00
Maximum Allowable Towing Rates in Rorida-The Average Tow Fee (ATF) is the mode value (value
that occurs most often) for Miami Beach and it includes fees assessed to the most common type of tow
(Class A Tow). Please note that the Average Tow Fee (ATF) includes a Class "A" Tow Fee;
Administrative Fee; Mileage one (1) mile; Labor; and After Hours Fee. Also, please nota that the
Permittees presented certain fees that are applicable in the jurisdictions they researched; however,
· these certain-fees are not applicable to the mode value tow described in the examples below.
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Based on the example above, the Permittees have proposed a rate increase that will raise
the average tow fee to $269.00 over a three (3) year period. This represents a 31% increase
over the current Average Tow Fee. It should be noted tha~ the Permittees will present a
different analysis which takes into account a variety of tows that may result in a different
percent increase. ·
The Class "A" Tow Fee (the most common type of tow) is proposed by the Permittees to
increase from .$115, over the three·year period, to $155; or an increase of 35% over the ·
current rate. The Permittees have also proposed to increase the City's fee, w~ich they collect
for the municipality, from the current $25 per tow, to $30 per tow in year one; $35 in year two;
and up to a maximum of $40 in year three.
It is important to note that for public tows, in addition to the tovv fees incurred, a parking
citation also accompanies the tow fee. Parking citation fines for towable infractions range
between $23.00 and $250.00. The only notable exception is for vehicles that have ari
impound order for outstanding citations, and even under those circumstances all outstanding
citations must be paid in order to retrieve the vehicle.
: Ill. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
The FCWPC discussed the issue of indexing towing rates and directed the Administration to:
(1) conduct a sensitivity analysis regarding the index (CPI) utilized by the Permittees In their
analysis to determine the actual effect of compounding the CPI to towing rates over a long
period; .and (2) insert typical language used in other Clty ordinances, (such as the Business
Tax Receipts Ordinance) related to an Index: or escalator for fees (See Att:aqhment No. 1,
Section 102-379(a)-(c), .which contains sample language previously developed for the BTR
ordinance). In the alternative, the City Attorney's Office has also developed standard
contract language, which it typically uses in leases, concession agreements, and other
agreements that generate payments to the City, providing that the initial fee be increased by
CPI or [X] percent. whichever is greater. However, similar language as that contained in
Attachment No. 1 maybe better suited to the instant case.
The Administration conducted its own indexing analysis utilizing CPI for the Miami-Fort
Lauderd.ale area. Upon comparing both the Permittees and the Administration's indexing
analysis, the variations ranged between $0.11 and $2.04 among the fee categories. Please
refer to the tables below.
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Outside Outside
Outside Storage Fee Storage Fee
$39.71 $191.91
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Outside
Storage Fee
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$164.98
$166.30
$172.45
$177.62
$182.95
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IV. AUDITING AND INSPECTION PROVISIONS
Pursuant to the direction received from the FCWPC to enhance the audit provisions in the
current Administrative Rufes and Regulations (which govern public tows), to look at other
existing audit provisions, in comparable buslness models, such as the language in the
agreements between the City and Smith & Wollensky and the Boucher Bros, the
Administration drafted the following language, which could be included in the Administrative
Rules and Regulations (to expand upon the existing audit provisions).
It is important to note that the agreed upon audit procedures for both of the aforementione.d
agreements require either an ·automated point of sale (POS) system; cash register, or
comparable system. The industry specific POS and software system offered by Dispatch and
Tracking Solutions (DTS) would provide the kind of safeguards, reporting; and auditing tools
sought in this provision.
The following is a draft of the proposed language for the provision. The agreed upon audit
procedures would need to be developed jointly between the Permittees and the
Administration.
SECTION#. MAINTENANCE AND EXAMINATION OF RECORDS.
Permfttee shall maintain current, accurate, and complete financial records, on an accrual
basis, related to its operations pursuant to this Permit. Systems ahd procedures used to
maintain these records shall include a system of internal controls; all accounting records shall
be maintained in accordance wfth generally accepted accounting principles; and shall be
open to inspection, copying, and audit by the City Manager or his designee upon reasonable
verbal or written notice, during normal hours of operation: Permittee shall maintain all·such
records at its principal office, currently located at , Miami Beach. Florida,
33139, or, if moved to another location, all such records shall be relocated, at Permittee's
sole expense, to a location in Miami Beach, within ten (10) days from notice of request for
inspection from ·the City. Such records and accounts shall include, at a minimum, a
breakdown of gross receipts, expenses, and profit and loss statements. Permittee shall
maintairi accurate receipt-printing cash seNices which will record and show the payment for
every service provided. Such other records shall-be maintained as would be required by an
independent CPA in order to audit a statement of annual gross receipts and profit and Joss
statement pursuant to generally accepted acco~.Jnting principles. Permittee records shall a/so
be maintained for a period of three (3) years following expiration (or the termination) of this
Permit (regardless of whether such termination results from the expiration of the Term or for
any other reason).
A monthly report of gross receipts must be submitted to the City Finance Department's
Revenue Manager, no later than thirty (30) days after the close of each month during the
Term herein. Permittee shall submit to the City's Finance Depattment's Revenue Manager,
·within sixty (60) days of the end of each contract year, an annual statement of gross receipts,
along with any payment required pursuant to Section herein, in a form consistent with
generally accepted accounting principles. Additionally, within one hundred twenty (120)·days
of the end of each permit year, a report applying agreed-upon procedures shall be submitted
to the City Finance Depattment's Revenue Manager, such statement shall be accompanied
by a repott from an independent CPA firm which shall perform cettain agref:Jd upon
procedures, as described in Exhibit_ attached hereto.
SECTION# INSPECTION AND AUDIT.
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The City Manager or his designee shall be entff/ed to audit Permittee's records once a year
throughout the Term, and three (3) times within the three (3) year period following expiration
(or other termination) of this Permit. The City shall be responsible for paying all costs
associated with such audit(s), unless the audit(s) reveals a deficiency of five {5%) percent or
more in Permittee's statement of gross receipts for any year or years audited, In which case
Permittee shall pay to the City, within thirty (30j days of the City deeming the audit final, the
cost of the audit and a sum equal to the amount of the deficiency revealed by the audit, plus
interest. These audits are in addition to periodic City audits of Resort Tax coflections and
payments (which are perlormed separately).
It is Permittee's intent to stay fnfonned of comments and suggestions by the City regarding
Permittee's perlormance under the Agreement. Within thirty (30) t;fays after the end of each
contract year, Permittee's and the City may meet to review Permittee's performance under
the Permit for the previous contract year. At the meeting, Permittee and the City may discuss
quality, operational, maintenance and any other issues regarding Permittee's performance
under the Permit. Nothing contained within this Section shaii preclude the City's audit rights
for Resort Tax collection purposes.
V. DISMISSAL OF PENDING LAWSUITS/LEGAL ISSUES
The City has been a party to the following litigation arising out of disputes between the two
towing companies:
1. 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 2008-3617 on robotic and mechanical parking);
2. Beach Towing Services Of Miami, Inc., v. 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): and
3. Beach Towing Services Of Miami, Inc., v. 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 Plaintiff in case number ·1 has filed a notice of voluntary dismissal without prejudice.
Case numbers 2 and 3 have been partially briefed, and await replies to be filed by. the
Petitioners. It is proposed that, as a condition of approval of Permit renewal, that the
plaintiffs agree to dismiss, with prejudice, their lawsuits and petitions, within five (5) days of
adoption of the Resolution, each party to bear their own costs and attomeys' fees, and with
the City drafting the Orders of Dismissal. Further, since the Plaintiff has already dismissed
case number 1, that it, and all related persons and entities, agree not to pursue any action
against Ordinance No. 2008-3617, and not to encourage any other person or entity to file any
administrative or judicial challenge to such Ordinance.
VI. CITY'S IN-HOUSE TOWING INITIATIVE
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The City Commission discussed ·the viability of storing City directed towed vehicles on
Terminal Island on June 1, 2011. The Administration was directed to conduct a traffic impact
study for the proposed facility on Terminal Island for the storage of towed vehicles. The
results of that study were placed on the Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee
agenda and, after deferring discussions for two months, the Committee decided, at its
December 8, 2011 Meeting, to table this item until such time as the Commission decides to
place it back on the agenda for discussion. On December 27, 2011, the FCWPG decided to
have the discussion on this issue with the full Commission. The Committee instructed the
Administration to ensure that the nearby home owner's association be notified of that
upcoming discussion, It is anticipated that this issue will be placed on the City Commission's
February agenda. '
VII. ACCOUNTABILITY AND ENHANCEMENTS~ UPDATED
The following enhancements were revisited during the meetings with Permittees and the
results have been highlighted below in bold.
• In-Vehicle Cameras (Video and Audio Recording)-Towing service providers would.
be required to record video and audio of all tows, public and private. Recording
equipment shall be mounted on the vehicle (wrecker) and any and all footage
(video/audio) shall be provided to the City, upon request.
{Note: Permittees have acquiesced from their previous position and agreed to
consider this as a requirement upon conducting further research and
evaluation of the various systems propo~ed).
• RSI/GPS Tracking Devices (Wreckers) -Radio Satellite Integrators (RSI) is a third
party provider of state-of-the-art vehicle tracking systems. The City has contracted
RSI to provide a web based vehicle tracking system to manage its fleet, including
location, speed, and idle times of City vehicles. Each towing service provider would
be required to engage RSI and deploy GPS tracking devices for all wreckers and/or
service vehicles; and would be required to provide access to the RSI system to the
Police and Parking Departments.
(Note: Permittees have acquiesced from their previous position and agreed to
consider this as a requirement upon conducting further research and
evaluation of the various systems proposed). ·
• Towing Software (Dispatch and Tracking Solutions)-Dispatch and Tracking Services
(DTS)-DTS is a third party provider of state-of-the-art towing software. Each towing
service provider shall be required to engage DTS, a web based towing software
provider, to manage public and privat~ property tows. Both towing service providers
would be required to use the DTS system for all tows. A DTS tow fee is assessed for
each tow.
(Note: Permittees have acquiesced from their previous position and agreed to
consider this as a requirement upon conducting further research and
evaluation of the various systems proposed).
• Temporary [Towed} Vehicle Storage -The Administration recommends an
amendment to the City Code allowing for temporary storage of towed vehicles during
high impact events in the City.
(Note: Permittees have acquiesced from their previous position and agreed to
this provision).
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• Defamation Provision (video/audio depiction of public tows) -This prov1s1on is
intended to develop protections for the City from potential defamation that may arise
from towing service providers intending to either pursue on their own or engage a
third party to film depictions of public property tc:>ws.
(Note: This was previously agreed to by-both Permittees and can be required by
the Permit}.
• Employee Drug Screening -Towing service providers would perform drug test
screening on all employees and provide pass/fail results to the City upon request
{Note: This was previously agreed to by both Permittees and can be required by
the Permit). -
• Drivers License Screening -Each towing service provider would perform driver's
license screening on all employees with driving responsibilities.
(Note: This was previously agreed to by both Permittees and can be required by
the Permit). ·
' • Uniforms;... Towing service providers would be required to provide all employees with
uniforms. Uniforms shall be approved by the City Manager or his designee.
(Note: This was previously agreed to by both Permittees and can be required by
the Permit).
• Penalties/Fine Schedule -The existing towing pennits allow the City Manager to
suspend the permit for a period of time as a penalty. The Administration recommends a
fine schedule, as a financial disincentive, for violation(s) of the towing permit Rnes for
typical violations may include, but are not limited to: employees out of uniform; illegal
storage of vehicles; overcharging/assessment of drop fees; violations of the conditional
use requirements, etc.
(Note: Both Permittees have agreed to continue discussing this issue).
• Extend the number of hours of storage at no charge to the customer from eight (8)
hours to 12 hours.
(Note: Permittees have not agreed to this provision).
CONCLUSION
The Administration seeks further policy direction regarding the proposed revisions to towing
rate increases; public benefits for Miami Beach residents; permit
requirements/enhancements; accountability; and legal issues.
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COMMITIEE MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
·DATE:
Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez ~~
February 8, 2012 U {____)
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE
MEETING OF December 27, 2011.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion regarding the Miss USA Pageant
ACTION
Chairperson Weithorn suggested that administration continue to work with Miss
USA® to negotiate an agreement between the City and its partners, not to exceed
$250,000. If successful, th~ agreement would be brought to the City Commission
for approval.
Max Sklar, Director of Tourism & Cultural Development, presented the item.
At· the beginning of December 2011, ACT Productions and the Green Agency
approached the City, the Greater Miami Convention Center and Visitors Bureau
(GMCVB) · and Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority 0/CA) about the
opportunity of the City hosting the Miss USA® pageant in Miami Beach in 2012. The
Miss Universe Organization produces the internationally recognized MISS UNIVERSE®,
MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® competitions. The MISS UNIVERSE® and MISS
USA® competitions air as live specials and consist~ntly rank among the most watched
television programming in the world. Miss Universe Organization L.P., LLLP is a Donald
J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture. NBC Universal broadcasts the MISS USA®
and MISS UNIVERSE® competitions live during prime time in the United States. NBC
Universal distributes the shows to international markets (approximately 170 countries).
The three events are packaged together for international. distribution. NBCUniversal
promotes the live telecast prior to the air date, which provides exposure to th~ host
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destination. The pageant is also distributed to over 90 countries and territories
worldwide. Miss USA® was watched by 1 in 17 Americans In 2011 and also has a large
internet presence that generates millions of impressions.
The first eight years of competition (1952-1959) the Miss USA® pageant was held in
Long Beach, California. The competition moved to Miami Beach, Florida in 1960 and
stayed in Miami Beach, with the exception of 1962, until1971. In order to host the MISS
USA® Pageant in Miami Beach, the host organization is required to raise cash and/or in-
kind support to cover the production expenses for the event. It is expected that the host
organization will seek third party sponsorships in order to help meet the cash/in-kind
needs necessary to successfully host the pageant; these sponsorships cannot conflict
With any current pageant sponsorships. The original cash and in-kind requirement
discussed with the MISS USA® representatives totaled approximately $3,000,000. This
total requirement included costs for the pageant venue; hotel rooms and meals
(contestants and staff); security; community< events; staging; production; local
transportation; and airfare, among others. In exchange for this commitment, the Host
Organization is considered the "Official Sponsor" of the pageant, receives approximately
eight (8} minutes of destination primetime television exposure and audio mentions during
the broadcast on NBC and in pre and post pageant coverage, receives a local economic
tourism impact for three (3) weeks leading up to the pageant, as well as other
promotional opportunities. The 2012 pageant will be televised on June 3, 2012. Pre-
pageant events would lead up to the show, and could include events both in the City and
outside of the City. In order to accommodate the necessary production needs, the
pageant would ·need to be produced in the Miami Beach Convention Center, which
impacts production costs as compared to the use of an established theater or performing
arts facility; the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason is not large enough for this
event. Following the December 19, 2011 Commission meeting, ACT Productions
reported to staff that the cash and in-kind requirement could potentially be reduced to·
$1,000,000 pending further discussions/negotiations. Mr. Sklar stated that he felt that if
the cash and in-kind requirement could be reduced to $500,000 the event would be
feasible and that a rent waiver at the Convention Center would be required for the
pageant. Chairperson Deede Weithom asked ~hat the cost would be to the City. Mr.
Sklar stated that it would depend on amount of funding provided from other sources. City
Manager Jorge Gonzalez stated that it would be approximately $150,000 -$200,000.
Discussion ensued. Commissioner Jonah Wolfson felt that the GMCVB, as a partner
with the City, should do all they can to make the event happen. Commissioner Jerry
Libbin was concerned about scheduling the Miss USA pageant during Memorial Day
Weekend< this year. Commissioner Jorge Exposito asked what the time frame was for
making the decision. Mr. Sklar stated that the decision on where the pageant would be
held would be made in the neict few weeks. Commissioner Michael Gongora was in
favor of the event if the amount of cash/in-kind requirement was reduced to something
'that the City could afford and suggested that the City try to host the Latin Grammy
Awards again. Chairperson Weithom asked Chief Financial Officer Patricia Walker if
Resort Tax has exceeded expectations so far· this year. Ms. Walker stated that it has
exceeded expectations so far.
Chairperson Weithorn suggested that administration continue to work with Miss USA® to
negotiate an agreement between the City and its partners, not to exceed $250,000. If
successful, the agreement would be brought to the City Commission for approval.
2. Discussion regarding towing permits
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ACTION
City Attorney Jose Smith is to send a copy of the Notice to Dismiss to
Commissioner Michael Gongora.
The Committee requested that Staff do a sensitivity analysis using other rates for
the increase of the towing rate, send a copy of the provisions for auditing the
towing permltees to the full Commission, that an additional public benefit be
proposed, tha1: Staff verify the Rate Analysis that was included in the memo, and
tl:lat the towing permitees present cities that they feel are comparable for
comparison. The Committee also referred the discussion regarding Terminal
Island to the full Commission and asked that the neighborhoods 1hat are affected
be notified so that they may have the ~lght to respond.
Assistant City Manager Jorge Gomez presented the item and gave a synopsis of the
memo.
Commissioner Jorge Exposito asked what the reasoning was behind requiring in-vehicle
cameras, GPS tracking and what the costs were. Parking Director Saul Frances stated
that the reason was for protection of not only for the City but the towing operators as
well. The in-vehicle cameras would provide a visual picture of what took place when the
vehicle was being towed and the GPS tracking would ensure that the vehicle was being
taken to the correct storage location. Mr. Franees stated that the in-vehicle cameras
have not been priced yet, but the GPS tracking system would cost approximately $300
per vehicle for installation and approximately $20 per month for monitoring services.
Commissioner Jerry Libbin asked who was establishing the request for the rate increase.
Mr. Gomez stated that the rates were proposed by the towing companies.
Commissioner Ed· Tobin asked how much revenue was generated by City tows. Mr.
Frances stated that last year there were approximately 14,000 tows between the Police
and Parking Departments, and at the Average Tow Fee of $205 minus the City Fee of
$25 would be approximately $2.5 million. Commissioner Tobin was concerned that the
towing companies stated that they were operating at a loss when approximately $2.5
million dollars of revenue wa~ generated by the City co·ntract alone. Commissioner
Michael Gongora asked for clarification on the one-time only resident discount. Mr.
Andrade stated that it was intended to be a onetime per company per resident discount,
a once in a lifetime discount for residents. Commissioner Gongora stated that he would
like to see that changed and asked what the proposed rate increase was based upon.
Mr. Andrade stated that the proposed rate increase was based upon Consumer Price
Index (CPI) increases. Commissioner Gongora then asked what percentage the rate
increased when the last increase was implemented. City Manager Jorge Gonzalez
stated that in 2004 the Class A fee was $95 and was raised $10 each year for two (2)
years, the Admin fee was raised from $25 to $30, the afterhours fee was raised from
zero to $30, and the Labor fee was increased from zero to $20 and then $25.
Chairperson Deede Weithom asked how many years the 2004 increase was adjusting
for. Mr. Frances stated that is was for a four (4) year period. Chairperson Weithom then
opened the floor to public comment. Miami Beach Resident Frank Del Vecchio stated
that .he reviewed the City Code, State Statutes and County code regarding towing and
felt that the public interest was not being served. Mr. l'.:lel Vecchio suggested the City
look at booting vehicles, and suggested that an audit of the towing companies be
performed. Discussion ensued. Lobbyist David Custin suggested that the City freeze
the City Fee portion of the Tow Fee. Ralph Andrade, attorney for Beach Towing,
dlstlibuted'a revised proposed towing resolution. Chief Deputy City Attorney Raul Aguila
noted some of the changes that were made on the revised proposed resolution which
included changing the extension dates from January 1, 2012 through December 31,
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2014 to February 1, 2012 through January 31, 2015 and then asked if the clause relating·
to ·the litigation, which was a condition of the approval of the resolution, that the
petitioner agree to drop the lawsuits with prejudice, was omitted in error. Mr. Andrade
stated that one lawsuit had already been voluntarily dismissed. Mr. Aguila stated that
the lawsuit that had already been dismissed was done so without prejudice and that the
City was requesting that all three lawsuits be dismissed with prejudice and that each
party bear their own attorneys' fees and costs. Discussion ensued. City Attorney Jose
Smith stated that he would submit the Notice. to Dismiss to Mr. Andrade and copy
Commissioner Michael Gongora. The Committee requested that Staff do a sensitivity
analysis using other rates for the increase of the towing rate, send a copy of the
provisions for auditing the towing permitees to the full Commission, that an additional
. public benefit be proposed, that Staff verify the Rate Analysis that was included in the
memo, and that the towing permitees submit to Rarking Director Saul Fr~nces, cities that
they feel are comparable for comparison. The Committee also referred the discussion
regarding Terminal Island to the full Commission and asked that the neighborhoods that
are affected be notified so that they may have the right to respond.
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COMMITIEE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti H. Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez
DATE: December 27, 2011
Tl)is shall serve as written notice that a meeting of the Finance and Citywide
Projects Committee has been scheduled for December 27, 2011, at 5:00 P.M. in
the City_ Manager's Large Conference Room.
The agenda is as follows:
OLD BUSINESS
·REPORTS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion regarding the Miss USA Pageant
Hilda Fernandez-Assistant City Manager
2. Discussion regarding towing permits
Jorge Gomez-Assistant City Manager
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
TO: Finance and Citywide Projects Committee
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager~ .J/.Ier
DATE: December 27·, 2011
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING TOWING PERMITS
On December 14, 2011, the Mayor and Commission, via Agenda Item No. R7B, referred a
discussion item to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee regarding the City's towing
permits with Beach Towing and Tremont Towing and the following related issues; maximum
allowable towing rates/discountfor Miami Beach residents; permit requirements/enhancements;
accountability; legal issues; and ttJe City's In-house towing Initiative. Additionally, the Mayor and
City Commission approved a month-to-month extension commencing on January 1, 2012 and
expiring ori June 30,2012.
The Administration began meeting with the Towing Permittees in early November to discuss the
terms of the renewaVextenslon ofthe towing permits. No consensus had been achieved during
several rounds of meetings, as such; staff was recommending for the extension of the towing
permits on a month to month basis and was requesting direction from the policy makers. The
discussions were to center on certain requirements that would enhance accountability and
increase operational accountability. The following provisions were identified for discussion:
CONDITIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS
The City's Planning Board required a number of conditions for Tremont Towing at their current
location as well as to the site proposal for the relocation at 1861 Bay Road. The Administration
recommends that any conditions that mitigate the impact of the operation on the surrounding
neighborhood also be required of both towing service providers. These conditions include but
are not limited to: on-site cameras; restricted access to the facility through the neighborhood,
landscaping, etc.
(Note: The Permittees have not agreed to this).
ACCOUNTABILITY
• In-Vehicle Cameras (Video and Audio Recording)-Towing service providers would be
required to record video and audio of all tows, public and private. Recording equipment
shall be mounted on the vehicle (wrecker) and any and all footage (video/audio) shall be
provided to the City, upon request.
(Note: Permittees have only agreed to do this at their sole discretion).
• RSI/GPS Tracking Devices (Wreckers)-Radio Satellite Integrators (RSI) is a third party
provider of state-of-the-art vehicle tracking systems. The City has contracted RSI to~
provide a web based vehicle tracking system to manage its fleet, including location,
speed, and idle times of City vehicles. Each towing service provider would be required to
engage RSI and deploy GPS tracking devices for all. wreckers and/or service vehicles;
and would be required to provide access to the RSI system to the Police and Parking
Departments.
(Note: Permittees have only agreed to do this at th~ir sole discretion).
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• Towing Software (Dispatch and Tracking Solutions)-Dispatch and Tr.acldng Services.
{DTS)-DTS Is a third party proVIder of sta:te-of~the-art towing software. Each towing
service provider shall be required to engage OTS, a web based towing software provider.
to manage public and private property tows. Both towing st'!lrV!c:e providers would be
required to use the DTS system for all tows. A DTS tow fee is assessed for each tow.
(Note: Permittees have only agreed to do this at their sole discretion).
• Defamation Provision (video/audio depiction of public tows)-This provision Is Intended to
develop protections for the City from potential defamation that may arise from towing
service providers intending to either pursue on their own or engage.a third party to film
depictions of public property tows.
(Note; This was agreed to by both Permittees and can be required by the permit).
• Employee Drug Screening~ Towing service providers would perfonn drug test screening on
all employees and provide pass/fall results to the City upon request. .
(Note: This was agreed to by both Permitt~es and. can be required by the permit).
• Drivers License Screening-Each towing service provider would perfonn driver's license
screening on all employees with driving responsibilities.
(Note: This was agreed to by both Permittees and can be required by the permit).
• Penalties/Fine Schedule-The existing towing permit wnh both towing services providers
allows for the City Manager to suspend tile towing permit for a period of time as a penalty.
The Administration recommends a fine schedule, as a financial disincentive, forviolatlon(s)
of the towing permit. Fines for typical violations may include but are not limited to:
employees out of uniform; illegal storage of vehicles; oVl.'.l:rcharglng/assessment of drop
fees; violations of the conditional use requirements, etc.
(Note: Both Permittees have agreed to continue discussing th!slssue).
ENHANCE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES
• Uniforms -Towing service providers would be required to provide all employees with
uniforms. Uniforms shall be approved by the City Manager or his designee.
(Note: This was agreed to by both Permittees and can be required by the permit).
• Temporary [Towed) Vehicle Storage-The A<:! ministration recommends an amendment to
the City Code allowing for temporary storage of towed vehicles during high impact events
in the City.
{Note: Permittees have not agreed to this provision).
• Exterld the number of hours of storage at no charge to the customer from eight (8) hours
to 12 hours. ·
(Note: Permittees have not agreed to this provision).
FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE (FCWPC) -PERMITIEES' RATES
ANALYSIS
At the December6,2011, Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC), the Permittees
jointly provided an analysis of the maximum allowable towing rates. The analysis suggests that
the current towing rates are inadequate since they have not been Increased since 2004. The
analysis further·suggests that a CPI (Consumer Price Index) of three percent(3%) be applied to
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certain towing rates (see attached Permittees' Analysts). The summary (Table 2} of the
Permittees' Analysis was inserted into the chart for comparative purposes.
The Administration conducted a survey of maximum allowable towing rates for local and regional
jurisdictions. The survey below Identifies Miami Beach as having the highest maximum allowable
rates locally (Miami-Dade and Broward Counties) and second highest in the State of Florida,
second only to Key West.
RATE ANALYSIS
Maximum Allowable Towing Rates in Florida-Please note that the Average Tow Fee (ATF)
includes a Class "A" Tow; Administrative Fee; Mileage one (1) mile: Labor; and After Hours Fee.
Adm
Fee Milea e Labor Hou
Bal Harbor** $205.00 $115.00 $30.00 $5.00 $25.00 $30.00 $40.00
Coral Gables $138.50 $88.00 $25.00 $3.50 $22.00 $0.00 $25.00
Fort Lauderdale $134.80 $100.()0 $30.00 $4.80 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Jacksonville $176.t:i5 $91.75 $0.00 $Z.62 $32.76 $49.52 $15.00
Key West $163,00 $135.00 $25.00 $3.00 $9.00 $0.00 $0.00
Miaml Dade $134.00 $101.00 $30.00 $3.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
MPA $168.00 $113.00 $30.00 $3.00 $22.00 $0.00 $25.00
Orlando $150.00 $100.00 $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$205.00 $115.00 $30.00 $5.00 $25.00 $30.00 '$25.00
$205,00 $115.00 $30.00 $5.00 $25.00
Average $ $3.4
Permittees' Proposed
rates applied to an
average tow
2012 $241.00 $140.00 $35.00 $6.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
2013 $259.90 $150.00 $41.00 $6.00 $32.00 $30.00 $35.00
2014 $269.00 $155.00 $44.00 $7.00 $33.00 $30.00 $40.00
NOTES:
**CMB Towing Permit Piggyback
**"'City Fef! is Included in the Class A Fee
The Permittees have proposed a rate increase that will raise the average tow fee to $269.00
over a three year period. This represents a 31% increase over the current Average Tow Fee.
The Class ·A" Tow Fee (the most common type of tow) ls proposed by the Permittees to increase
from $115, over the three year period, to $155, or an increase of 35% over the current rate. The
Permittees have also proposed to increase the City's fee, which they collect for the municipality,
from the current $25 per tow to $30 per tow in year one, $35' in year two, up to the maximum of
$40 in year three.
PUBLIC BENEFITS
The Administration was also seeklng to include a public benefit provision In the discussions with
the Permittees. At the December 14, 2011 Commission Meeting, both Permittees agreed to
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·provide Mlaml Beach residents, with proof of residency, a twenty percent (20%) discount for all
towing services. The Administration met with both Permittees on December 20,2011, to discuss
the public benefit proffered by the Permittees. The Resident Discount proffered by the
. Permittees Is as follows: · ·
• Twenty percent (20%) discount to Miami Beach residents far public (City) tows only.
• Resident must provide proof of residency within the City limits and their driver's license
Information must match with the vehicle registration information.
• Discount may be applied one-time only to residents. Permittee Will track issuance of
discounts to residents.
• 20% discount would also be applicable to the City's Fee.
Additionally, the Permittees proffered a formal ~Internal Review" process to address citizen
complaints.
TOWING PERMIT ENHANCEMENTS
At the direction of the FCWPC, the Administration met with both Permittees on December a,
2011, staff reviewed the proposed rate of Increase and discussed with the Permittees certain
enhancements to the towing permits. Both Permittees agreed to the fallowing enhancements, as
~ requirements, of the towing permits:
• Uniforms -Towing setvice providers sha'll be required to provide all employees with
uniforms. U nlforms shall be approved by the City Manager or his designee.
• Employee Drug Screening-Towing setvice providers shall perform drug test screening
on all employees and provide pass/fail results to the City upon request.
• · Drivers License Screening-Each towing setvice provider shall perform driver's license
screening on all employees with driving responsibilities. ·
• Reduce storage requirement within the City limits from seven (7) days to one (1) day ..
• Temporary [Towed] Vehicle Storag·e-An amendment to the City Code is necessary to
allow temporary storage of towed vehicles in locations other than currently permitted by
the ~ity Code during high Impact events in the City. ·
Both Permittees agreed that the following list of enhancements be considered on a voluntary
basis. It should be noted that Tremont Towing agreed to implement the following enhancements;
however, Beach Towing, has decided not to implement any of the e'nhancements at this time:
• In-Vehicle Cameras (Video and Audio Recording)-Towing service providers would be
required to record video and audio of all tows, public and private. Recording equipment
shall be mounted on the vehicle (wrecker) and any and all footage (video/audio) shall be
provided to the City, upon request.
• RSI/GPS Tracking Devices {Wreckers)-Radio Satellite Integrators (RSI) is a third party
provider of stat&-ef·th&art vehicle tracking systems. The Clty has contracted RSI io
provide a web based vehicle tracking system to manage Us fleet. lncludlng location,
speed, and Idle times of City vehicles. Each towing service provider would be required to
engage RSI and deploy GPS tracking devices for a!! wreckers and/or servlce vehicles;
and would be required to provide acQess to the RSI. system to the Police and Parldng
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Departments.
• Towing Software (Dispatch and Tracking Solutions)~ Dispatch and Tracking Services
(DTS)-DTS Is a third party provider of state-of-the-art towing software. Each towing
service provider shall be required to engage DTS, a web based towing software provider,
to manage public and private property tows. Both towing service providers would be
required to use the DTS system for all tows. A DTS tow fee is assessed for each tow.
The Permittees have also requested to reduce the minimum number of days a vehicle is required
to remain within city limits from seven days to one day.
ENFORCEMENT PROVISION
Both Permittees have agreed to include an "Enforcement" provision to the towing permit to
ensure accountability and protections. The Enforcement provision shall be jointly developed
between the Administration and both Permittees and shall be substantially based upon: (1) Minor
Violations such as: employee uniforms; distribution ofT owing Bill of Rights information; etc. and
(2) Major Violations such as: overcharging; Illegal storage; etc.
LEGAL ISSUES
Beach To\ving has dismissed one of its lawsuits against the City without prejudice,
challenging the adoption of the robotic mechanical parking ordinance.
CITY'S IN-HOUSE TOWING INITIATIVE
The City Commission discussed the viability of storing City directed towed vehicles on Terminal
Island on June 1, 2011. The Administration was directed to conduct a traffic impact study for the
proposed fac!Uty on Terminal Island for the storage oftowed vehicles. The results of that study
were placed on the Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Commtttee agenda and after deferring
discussions for two months, the Committee decided at the December 8, 2011 meeting to table
, this item until such time as the Commission decides to place it back on the agenda for
discussion.
CONCLUSION
The Administration seeks further policy direction regarding the proposed increases, the discount
proffered for Miami Beach residents; permit requlrements!enhancements; accountability; and
legal issues. The Administration is also seeking policy directlon on the issue of Terminal Island
as the matter was tabled Indefinitely by the Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee.
Attachments
JMG/JGG/SF
F;\Ping\Saui\FinanceCommlttee\TowlngPermitReferraiFCPCDec272011.mem.doc
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MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TOWING RATES· PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
• Outside Exterior Storage for Motorcycles increases from $10 to $12 per day,
• Outside Exterior Storage for vehicles less than 20 feet In length increases from
$25to $30, and $36, effective as of January 1, 2014;
• Outside Exterior Storage for any vehicle over 20 feet in length Increases from
$30 to $35; and $44, effective as of January 1, 2014.
• Tow Rate Class "A" Increases from $115, to $140, and $150, effective as of
January 1, 2013, and $155, effective as of January 1, 2014;
• Tow Rate Class "B" increases from $145, to $165, and $180, effective as of
" January 1, 2013, and $190, effective as of January 1, 2014;
• Tow Rate Class "C" increases from $175 to $200, and $220, effective as of
January 1,·2013; and $230, effective as of January 1, 2014;
• Tow Rate Class "D" increases from $200 to $230, and $250, effective as of
January 1, 2013; and $265, effective as of January 1, 2014;
•. Tow Rate Class "B" and "C" Car Carrier increases from $125 to $145, and $160;
effective as of January 1, 2013; and $180, effective as of January 1, 2014;
• Special and Additional Charges (Extra Labor or Waiting Time) increases from
$16.50 to $20, and $22, effective as of January 1, 2013; and $24, effective as of
January 1, 2014;
• Mileage increases from $5 to $6 per mile, and $7, effective as of January 1,
.2014;
• Administrative Fee increases from $30 to $35, and $41, effective as of January 1,
2013; and $44, effective as of January 1, 2014;
• Dollies and Flatbed Services, Increases from $35 to $40, and $47; effective as of
·January 1, 2013; and $50, effective as of January 1, 2014;
· • Labor to Engage Tow (not an automatic fee), increases from $25 to $30, and
$32, effective as of January 1, 2013; and $33, effective as of January 1, 20 14;
• Administrative Charge (not an automatic fee), increases from $30 to $35; and
. "$40, effective as of January 1, 2013; and $43, effective as of January 1, 2014;
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:Following is th~.; mmlysis rcc}UIOS\~d nml adopted by your mnm1gem~nt 1·dnting to the
increase urtht 1'v1nxinnlm Alluwabh: Towing Rates !'or FY20 I~ 'lhrough Y:¥20!4. from I he bQ!>c
rate of FY2004. or cni·lkr. atljnstcll by !h..: Consutm:r Prkc lmh.:x applkubl~ ·to th~.: :-vlinmi-Fort
Lnudtmlule •m~n. The FY20U-I ivlaximum Allowable lowing Rates were oblninctl from the City
nfMinmi Bench Adminislmtin~ Rules :md Regnlnlions For Police ontl Parking Towing Permits.
Rc\'ised as t)f.luly 2:1, ]!)09 (::;ee App1.mdix I of tlw l\1mlysisl. which rntcs wt:rl! 1"\C't.:ommemled in
the Colllllli~siml i\·1cmorn1Hlum dn1eJ Jununry 14.2004 (~ec Appendix 2 of the r\nnlysis}.
·The mmlysis is inlended for intemalusc only and ymw managrmem 's prescmntion 10 ·the
Mayor :md City Com111ission of the of i'v1inmi Bench, Florida, whicl1 is responsible Cur
selting the Maximum-A!Iownhk Towing R01tc5 tmd should no! be me<l for any other pmposc.
The nclunl rcsulrs m11y vmy lrom tlio~c prc~cm~d. and the 1·urimion!; nmy be material.
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Over the past ten years.there has been a substantial increase in the CPI published by the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The incre~se tr~ns!ates to an average CPI an~ual Increase of
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about 2.97% over a 10 year period or an increase in expenses of about the same rat~. More
importantly, CPI adjustments increased at a rate of 4.7% in 20_05, 4.90% In 2006, 4.20% in 2007,
am.f 4.60% in 2008. The CPI decreased at a rate of -0.30% in 2009. The CPI increased at a rate
of 0.80% !n 2010. The trend for 2011ls a CP\ increase of approximately 3.70"AI. The data tables
from the U.S. Bureau of ~abor Statistics are attached hereto in as Appendix "3."
The rapid rise in costs has severely dampened the financial sustainability of operating a
towing business in the City of Miami Beach, particularly if the Maximum Allowable Towing
Rates are not adjusted fn a timely manner. The rates have remained stagnant ranging from
2001 for several fees and for all fees since January 14, 2004, resulting in unavoidable losses of
income for companies in the towing buslnf'55 In the City of Miami Beach.
Thus, Beach Towing Services, Inc., believes the CPI increases from the base rates ranging
from 2001 and from the 2004 to the present warrant an increase to the "Maximum Allowable
Rates," set forth in Section 22 of the City of Miami City of Miami Beach Administrative Rules
and Regy.lr~tions For Police and Parking Towing Permits, Revised as of July 22, 2009 (attached
hereto as Appendix ":!."). It ls vital to note that the same conditions and justifications cited In
the Commission Memorandllm dated January·14, 2004 (attached hereto as Appendix "2"), to
warrant an increase to·the Maximum Allowable Towing Rates are present today.
The following Table 1, broken aut into two .(2) pages, reflects the application of the CPI
to the FY2004 Maximum Allowable Towing Rates. Immediately following the CPI calculations
are Beach Towing Services, Inc., proposed blended rates (rounded for simplicity} until such time
as the rates approximate the CPI adjusted rates through FY 2014. Table 2, summarizes the
effect of the CPI increases to the Average Tow.
Beach Towing Services, Inc.
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w ~ <0 r~-.. ~~<;;~-:~~"""?~--:-~ ~-o~·-.._--~ ~~~ -,, Table l, PG 1· The Annual Consumer Price Index obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor for Miami-Fort lauderdale Region, not seasonally adjusted, applied to the applicable Maximum Tow Rates E~tablished in JanLJary 14,.2004 or earlier applicable b;ase rate. Blendi'Jd Increase of Rates with Embedded CPI Increase $ 12.00 $ 30.00 $ 35.00 $ 135.00 $ $ 12.00 $ 30.00 $ 35.00 $ 145.00 $ $ 15.00 $ 36.00 $ 44.00 $ 150,00 $ lEGEND-TABLE liPG 1.2) 16S,OO $ 180.00 $ 190.00 $ Class D Towing Fee ' 200.00 $ 220.00 $ 230.00 $ 230.00 $ 250.00 $ 265.00 $ 145.00 160.00 180.00 a) The analySis ofCPIIncrease.s was ap!)lled as of FY2005, since thl'! January 14,2004 determined increases were scaled In 2004 and 2005. b) For the periods FYZ013 and FY2014, tf:te CPT Increase used wa5 the 10 year average CPI, calculated at approximately 3.0% (rounded). Beach Towing Services, Inc. Consulting Engagement AnnuaiCPI% incr4l!las.a
w N 0 r Table 1. PG 2-The Annual Consumer Price Index obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor for Miami:Fort Lauderdale Region, no~ seasonally adjusted, applied to the ,applicable Maximum Tow Rates Established in January 14, 2004 or earlier applicable base rate. Miami Beach I Annual CPI % City Fee, Increase Blended Increase of Rates with Embedded CPIIncrease $ 20.00 $ 6.00 $ 35.00 $ 40.00 $ 30.00 $ 35.00 $ 30.00 $ 22.00 $ 6.00 $ 41.00 ,$ 47.00 $ 32.00 $ 40.00 $ 32.00 $ 24.00 $ 7.00 $ 44.00 $ 50.00 $ 33.00 $ 43.00 $ 35.00 --LE_GEND -T~L£ llP~_u} a) The analysis of CPI increases was applied as of FY2005, since the January 14, 2004 determined increases were scaled In 2004 and 2005. bl For the periods FV2013 and FV2014, the CPI Increase used was the 10 year average CPI, calculated at approximately 3.0% (rounded). Beach Towing Services, Inc. Consulting Engagement , -
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012 2:09 PM
Correa, Nelida; Winick, Graham
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Parking Monroe & Main
The same team, Monroe & Main would like 6 parking spaces on 1st Street & Washington, for tomorrow
10/17/12. The meter numbers are:
0107003
0107005
0107007
0107009
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Please send me the form and I will gladly fill it out. In the interim I am attaching the CC auth.
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BEACH TOWING SERVICES, INC.,
a Florida corporation,
Plaintiff,
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
a Florida municipal corporation,
Defendant
EXHIBIT B
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE NO.: ll-37364 CA 31
Plaintiff, Beach Towing Services, Inc., by and through undersigned counsel, pursuant to
Florida Ru:le of Civil Procedure l.420(a), hereby gives notice of voluntarily dismissing the above
styled cause of action without prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF RAFAEL E. ANDRADE, P.A.
Attorney for Plaintiff
1111 Lincoln Road
Suite 400
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Telephone: (305) 531-9511
Facsimile: (305) 673-5734
By:~~--~~~~~~~------
RAFAEL E. ANDRADE, ESQ.
Florida Bar No. 83341
323
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of foregoing was served by U.S.
"/ .r-t,
Mail this ,?-~0 day of December, 2011 to:
Gary Held, Esq.
First Assistant City Attorney
City ofMiami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Gerald B. Cope, Jr., Esq.
Elizabeth Hernandez, Esq.
Niesen 0. Kasdin, Esq.
Jennifer C. Glasser, Esq.
Akerman Senterfitt
One Southeast Third A venue, 25th Floor
Miami, Florida 33131-1704
LAW OFFICES OF RAFAEL E. ANDRADE, P.A.
Attorney for Plaintiff
1111 Lincoln Road
Suite 400
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Telephone: (305) 531-9511
Facsimile: (305) 673-5734
By:~~~===::::;.~::,:::;=;;_...::::::..=--.=
n.rt.l.JO..LOL E. ANDRADE,
Florida Bar No. 83341
2
324
IN THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
APPELLATE DIVISION
APPELLATE CASE NO. 11-465
LOWER CASE NO.: BOA 3499
BEACH TOWING SERVICES OF MIAMI, INC.,
Petitioner,
v.
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, and 1747 BAY ROAD
PROPERTIES, LLC
Respondents.
------------------------~/
NOTICE OF FILING STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE
Petitioner, BEACH TOW1NG SERVICES OF MIAMI, INC., by and through its
undersigned counsel hereby serves its Notice of Filing Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice in
the above-styled matter.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY certify that a true and correct copy ofthe foregoing was sent via US mail on
the 1st day of March, 2012, to: Gary Held, Esq., First Assistant City Attorney, City of Miami
Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33 t 9; and Elizabeth Hernandez,
Esq., Neisen Kasdin, Esq., and Jennifer Cohen Glasser, Esq., ennan Senterfitt, Counsel to
1747 BAY ROAD PROPERTIES, LLC, 1 Southeast 3rd Ave, Flo 25 Miami, Florida 33131.
E:\ WORK\B\BEACH TOWING\d\NoticeDismissal3499 .doc
325
IN THE ELEVENTII JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
APPELLATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 11-465 AP
LOWER CASE NO.: BOA File No. 3499
BEACH TOWING SERVICES OF :MIAMI, INC.,
Petitioner,
v.
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, and 1747 BAY ROAD
PROPERTIES, LLC,
Respondents.
STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE
Petitioner, BEACH TOWING SERVICES OF MIAMI, INC.,("BT') and Respondents.
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH("City"), "nd 1747 BAY ROAD PROPERTIES, LLC. ("1747), by
and through their respective undersigned counsel, hereby, stipulate to the dismissal of the above-
styled matter with prejudice, with each party to bear its own costs and attorneys' fees.
AKERMAN SENTERFITT
A ITORNEYS FOR RESPONDENT, 1747
ONE SOUTHEAST THIRD A VENUE
25rnFLOOR
MIAMI, FLO 131
(305)374-5
BY:. __ ___.
NEISEN KASDIN, ESQUIRE
FLORIDA BAR NO: 302783
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
AITORNEY FOR RESPONDENT, CITY
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
4111 FLOOR
MlAMI BEACH, FL. 33139
(305) 673 • 7000 BY: ______________________ _
GARY HELD, ESQUIRE
FLORIDA BAR NO: 347949
326
IN THE ELEVENTH IDDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
APPELLATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 11465 AP
LOWER CASE NO.: BOA File No. 3499
BEACH TOWING SERVICES OF MIAMI, INC.,
Petitioner,
v.
CITYOF:MlAMIBEACH, and 1747BAYROAD
PROPERTIES, LLC,
Respondents.
----------------------------------'
STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJlJDICE
Petitioner, BEACH TOWJN(j SERVICES OF MIAMI, INC .. ("BT'') and Respondents.
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH("City"), ""nd 1747 BAY ROAD PROPERTIES, LLC, ("1747), by
and through their respective undersigned counsel, hereby, stipulate to the dismissal of the above-
styled matter with prejudice, with each party to bear its own costs and attorneys' fees.
LEVINE & PARTNERS, P.A.
ATTORNEYSFORPETnJONER
1110 BRICKELL~ VENUE
SUI1E 700
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
(305) 312-1350 BY: _____________________ _
SUZAN JACOBS, ESQUIRE
FLORIDA BAR NO: 380008
AKERMAN SENTERFITI
ATTORNEYS FOR RESPONDENT, 1747
ONE SOUTHEAST THIRD A VENUE
25TH FLOOR
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
(305)374-5600
BY: _________ _
NEISEN KASDIN, ESQUIRE
FLORIDA BAR NO: 302783
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ATTORNEY FOR RESPONDENT, CITY
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
4TH FLOOR
MIAMI BEA~, FL. 33139
(305) 6 '
BY:
,ESQUIRE
FLORIDA BAR NO: 347949
327
IN THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
APPELLATE DIVISION
APPELLATE CASE NO. 11-466
LOWER CASE NO.: BOA 3486
BEACH TOWING SERVICES OF MIAMI, INC.,
Petitioner,
v.
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, and 1747 BAY ROAD
PROPERTIES, LLC
Respondents.
----------------------------·'
NOTICE OF FILING STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE
Petitioner, BEACH TOWING SERVICES OF MIAMI, INC., by and through its
undersigned counsel hereby serves its Notice ofFiling Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was sent via US mail on
the 1st day of March, 2012, to: Gary Held, Esq., First Assistant City Attorney, City of Miami
Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33139; and Elizabeth Hernandez,
Esq., Neisen Kasdin, Esq., and Jennifer Cohen Glasser, Esq., Ak an Senterfitt, Counsel to
1747 BAY ROAD PROPERTIES, LLC, 1 Southeast 3ro Ave, Floo 25 Miami, Florida 33131.
E:\WORK\8\BEACH TOWING\d\NoticeDismissal3486.doc
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LEVINE & P TNBRS, P .A.
ATTORNEYS OR PETITIONER
111 o rickell
7th Fl r
OBS,ESQ.
0. 380008
IN THE ELEVENTII JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORJDA
IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE CQUN1Y, FLORIDA
APPELLATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 11-466 AP
LOWER CASE NO.: BOA File No. 3486
BEACH TOWING SERVICES OF MIAMI, INC.,
Petitioner,
v.
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, and 1747 BAY ROAD
PROPERTIES, LLC,
Respondents.
STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE
Petitioner, BEACH TOWING SERVICES OF MIAMI, INC., ("BT'), and Respondents,
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH("City"), and 1747 BAY ROAD PROPERTIES, LLC, ("1747), by
and through their respective undersigned counsel, hereby, stipulate to the dismissal of the above·
styled matter with prejudice, with each party to bear its own costs and attorneys' fees.
AKERMAN SENTERFITT
ATTORNEYS FOR RESPONDENT, 1747
ONE SOUTHEAST THIRD A VENUE
25m FLOOR
MIAMI, FLORID 1
(305)374-5600
BY: ~~~-::---
NEISEN KASDIN'7ESQUIRE
FLORIDA BAR NO: 302783
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
AITORNEYFOR RESPONDENT, CITY
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
4TII FLOOR
:MIAMI BEACH, FL. 33139
(305) 673 -7000 BY: ___________ _
GARY HELD, ESQUIRE
FLORIDA BAR NO: 347949
329
IN THE ELEVENTII JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
APPELLATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 11-466 AP
LOWER CASE NO.: BOA File No. 3486
BEACH TOWING SERVICES OF MIAMI, INC.,
Petitioner,
v.
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH~ and 1747 BAY ROAD
PROPERTIES, LLC,
Respondents.
STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE
Petitioner, BEACH TOWING SERVICES OF MIAMI, lNC., ("BT''), and Respondents,
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH("City"), and 1747 BAY ROAD PROPERTIES, LLC, ("1747), by
and through their respective undersigned counsel, hereby, stipulate to the dismissal of the above-
styled matter with prejudice, with each party to bear its own costs and attorneys' fees.
LEVINE & PARTNERS, P .A.
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER
lllO.BRICKELL A VENUE
SUITE700
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
(305) 372-1350
9~·------------------SUZAN JACOBS, ESQUIRE
FLORIDA BAR NO: 380008
AKERMAN SENTERFITI
ATTORNEYS FOR RESPONDENT, 1747
ONE SOUTHEAST THIRD A VENUE
25m FLOOR
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
(305)374-5600 BY:. __________________ _
NEISEN KASDIN, ESQUIRE
FLORIDA BAR NO: 302783
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Frances,
From:
Sent:
Rafael E. Andrade, Esq. [ralph@randradelaw.com]
Friday, July 27, 2012 2:21 PM
To: Brooks, Kathie
Cc: Walker, Patricia; Frances, Saul; Gomez, Jorge; 'Russell Galbut'
Notice of Proposed Property Taxes 2004-2003 vs. 2011-2010
Attachments: Notice of Proposed Property Taxes 2011-2010. pdf; Notice of Proposed Property Taxes
2004-2003.pdf
Dear Ms. Brooks:
Please see the attached Public Records for 1349 Dade Boulevard, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. The
2004-2003 Notice Proposed Property Taxes was $37,935.24. The 2011-2010 Notice of Proposed
Property Taxes was $58,034-47. is an increase of 53%.
Regards,
Ralph
Rafael E. Andrade, Esquire
Law Offices of Rafael Andrade,
1111 Lincoln Road, Suite 400
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
T 305.531.9511
F 305.673.5734 c 305.216.2028
ralph@randradelaw.con1
www.randr;;;d~lf!YY:,~Qm
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Roprin! of !iOUO: 02-.H33-012-IJ680 2719
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAXES AND
PROPOSED OR ADOPTED NON-AD VAlOREM ASSESSMENTS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TAXING AUTHORITIES
FOLIO: 02-3233-012-0680
MILLAGE CODE: 021!0
VINCENT J & BARBARA A F~:STA TRS
8660-4 VILLA LA JOLLA DR
PROI'ERTY~AilDRESS:
1349 I) A I)E BINI)
U:GAL llf:SCRIJ'TION: l.A JOJ,LA, CA 92037
ISLAND VIICW SUB I'll (ci !5
LOTS 1!&12 DLK16A
LOT S!ZI', 179.16 SQI JAIU: FEET
2,797,031 15,!80,89
Ubrary 2,797,031 794,36 2,796,950
l'UBLIC SCHOOLS:
By State Law 2,797,031 15,708,1J 2)79(,.~,50
By Loc~l llm:nd 2,797,0:11 6~287.73 2)7 1)(),950
MUNICIPAL:
Miami Beach 2,797,031 17j.l84.9.5 2,7%,950
WATER VIANAG~:\1ENT:
SFWMDistdd 2,797,1131 1,495.29 2,796,950 0.5451
Ever~lad"' CP 2,797,031 250,05 2,796,950 0,0910
INUEl'ENillcNT 1liSTRJCT:
F.LNJ>. 2,797,031 96,50 2,796,950
Children1s Trust 2,797,031 1,39352 2,796,950
VOTER APPROVED 1liCIJ'f
PAYME:>!TS:
County Debt 2,797,031 1,244,68
School J)ebt 2~797~031 1,076,86
City Debt 2,797,0:11 802.75
TOTAl AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES
9107, 6:00 I'M, SCl!OOJ. BOAlUl AlllliTORHIM, 1450 NE 2 AVE, MIAMI, (305) 995-1226
9/14, 5:01 I'M, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, l7JKI CONV!:NTI0:-1 CE:-nER DR, 3 FL, (305) 67~ 7510
9108,5:15 PM, SFWMIJ AlllllTORHIM, 3301 G!IN CU:B RD, IJ-.1 BtnG, WI'B, FL, (561) 686-8800
9/16, 6:JHI PM, DELRAY BEACH COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NW l AVE, (56!) 627-3386
9112,5:01 I'M, MDC WOLFSON CAMP\JS, JOO Nli: 2 AVE, BI .. DG 3, MIA~H, (Jll5)571-5700
SE OF ASSESSMENT
A
DO NOT PAY
THIS IS IIIOT A BILL
156311 AI
13,439,34
502,05
!5,923.11-1
5,795,28
17,3R4.44
1,045.78
17453
96.49
1,398.48
797.!:1
APPLIES TO 2010 EXEMPTION AMOUNT 2011 EXEMPTION AMOUNT
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR EXPlANATIONS OF THE COlUMNS ABOIIE
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MIAMI-DADE OEPARiMENT OF PROPERTY APPRAISA~ 19 16!'101 A NOTICE OF PROPOSED
PROPERT'f TAXES 111 NW 1 STREET SU!T£ 710
·'MIAMI. FI...ORIDA 33128-19134 ·
06
R/E FOLIO: 02-3233-012-0690
MILLAG~ CODE; oaoo
VINCENT J & 9ARBARA A FESTA TRS
El6SO • 4 VI LLA LA JOLLA DR
LA JOLLA CA
92037
Put> I I c Schoo I s:
By State l..aw
By 1-oc.,.J Board
llilaml !leach
W~ter Management
tllstrlct
Evsrglad"~ CP
• I hc~epenaent
_special Dlstri~~~·
.;'F. I .N.D.
.' Chi I dren' ~ Trust
llot.er Appr<:>vo:o<;l•
•D.,.bt Payments
County
.501'1001
Miami Be.,c;h
90!16.41
787!1.66
644.40
107.94
41.56
539.70
307.63
73B.Hi
843.40
8346.46
4039.!51
11366.93
5!1.94
680.03
436.31
913.95
1141;>,11
AND PROP"OS!.D OR AJ)OPTI;l.D
NON-AD VALOREM ASS;li':SSMENTS
DON()TPAY
THIS IS N()'l A BILL
The tliiXil!E 'ut!mri~~ wbi~ll. )•vy prt;~petty
lllX<ll! agaiMt your property will aoonlwM
l'llbllf .He.orlllp m adopt bu.d!l"'s aM lll>t mm
Qlf lilt·'*! ytat.
'Till: pwp~m~u(ll!ovo lubll~ ll•~ U hi
l'<lll"\ve Oj>ltll~ hm tbt ~~ ptlblw a~<l to
m-qllllulml!l an tbtpro,!'<lll><l t.1l ct!mj;!l
an<! blldl),t!l'rlcrT4T~ IIJnalAtlio~t
llal)J\ lall:i11$ 11\rilxn:il¥ mll)' A1lll:!nd « Alll!l' Its
propooals at llle bearing.
ISLAND VIEW SUB PB 6-1i5
LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 18 A
~QT SIZ~ 17938 SQUARE F~~T
,Prop~rty Addr' 1349 DADE BlVD
7834.38
3615.22
9686.10
ll24.B5
13'7.93
436.31
91~.96
11"15. 11
9/07, fi: 01 PM, ~ j SS I ON CHAMBERS
111 NW 1. ST, MIAMI, FL (7'il6) :,131-6321
9/0B, 5~01 PM, SCHOOL BOARD AUDITORIUM
1450 NE 2 AV~. MIAMI, FL (305) 995-1226
9/09, 5:01 PM, COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1'700 CONV~NTJON CTR OR (305) 673-7510
9/07. 5;1p PM. ~ DIST AUDITORIUM
330i QVN CLUB RD, WPB (561) 696-8900
9/08, 6:30PM.
FO:!..I-SMERE. FL
9/13, 6·~01 ?M,
1450 NE 1:! AVF.,
c I TV HALL. 21 S. CYPRESS S: )
(5&1) 627-33ae I
SCHOOL BOARD AUDITORIUM
MIAMI. FL (306) 571-5700
REFER TO COUNTY PUBLIC HEARING ABOVE.
REFER TO PUBLIC SCHOOL H~ARING ABOVE<
REFER TO MIAMI BEACH HEARING ABOVE.
• S~E REVERSE SIDE FOR ~XPLANATIONS,
Taxable Value
1070402
1530899
Sr. Taxable
0
Total (11m IUl\0\.Ul.t is 11lclud<Xi in Tots.)j'ropmy TM!!$ above)
lfyo~ ~lll:le ll'a.ti<llil l'll!lle of yam property is il1ll11111!!11-le or OQ~~ ogt r•£1..,1 fair market value, cr if you are emitlcd to snel<<mptiQTI
!hat is llllt refl~~t.;d allow, ~t.a.ot yQut caunty pmpooy appraloor at:
(305} 375-4021 111 NW 1 ~~ET GTH F~OR {2;20 AM TO 4:30 PM)
lf th•ll"'''•ey •IIF"i>•r'' ~Ill ooab!e ttl r*lYe th¢ llllltttt ~ «:; !'tlW!!ll vall><> or an exe!llllllotl, you may file a. petition fur adju:;tmolll: wltm th~ va1110 Adjustmem Board;
~,~t!ltlonfo!lllll&JeaVI!il.llblllfl?mtbt"!ffi!ltypropol'!ya~trlln<lnmatMfudoo ~· ~~f~rc; SEPT. 2.0. 20D4
Your flne.lta.x bill may oorr!sin non-o.d valorem •-SI'Ille1lta wltlc'll lllllY l1llt b~ l'l'flec\W Qll tlli&11.otic' ~oh 2$ "'!'<soments for roadB, drainage,
gaibsgc, l'ir~, tighling, wat..,, •ewe>', or olher governmental scorvio•• .,d iiu;l!ltiC!l wlllch tw~.y bt ltivled byyom county, ~icy, o~ ~ny ;~ooi•l di$tr)ot.
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Frances, Saul
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Rafael E. Andrade, Esq. [ralph@randradelaw.com]
Friday, July 27, 2012 10 29 AM
Brooks, Kathie; Walker, Patricia
Gomez, Jorge; Frances, Saul; 'Russell Galbut'
HI
Subject: U.S. Energy Information Administration: Miami, FL All Grades All Formulations Retail Gasoline
Prices
Attachments: EMM_EPMO_PTE_ YMIA_DPGa.xls
Dear Ms. Brooks:
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 is 88%.
Please note that data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration for Weekly Miami, FL
Grades All Formulations Retail Gasoline for the week of 07/23/12 $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
Law Offices of Rafael Andrade,
1111 Lincoln Road, 400
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
T 305.531.9511
F 305.673.5734 c 305.216.2028
ralph@randradelaw .com
www.randradelaw.com
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Workbook Contents
Click worksheet name or tab at bottom for data
Worksheet Name Description
Release Date:
Next Release Date:
Excel File Name:
Available from Web Page:
Source:
For Help, Contact:
Miami, FL All Grades All Formulations Retail Gasoline Prices (Dollars p
7/23/2012
7/30/2012
emm_epmO_pte_ymia_dpga.xls
http:lltonto.eia.gov/dnavJpet!hist!LeafHandlecashx?tr'"PET&s=EMM Ef
Energy Information Administration
infoctr@eia.doe.gov
(202) 586-8800
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Source key
Date
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Data 1: Miami, Fl All Grades All Formulations Retail Gasoline Prices (D
EMM_EPMO_PTE_ YMIA
_DPG
Miami, Fl All Grades
All Formulations
Retail Gasoline
Prices (Dollars per
Gallon)
1.631
1.967
2.443
2.726
2.927
3.447
2.521
2.93
3.696
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HI IT
Frances, Saul
from: Rafael E. Andrade, Esq. [ralph@randradelaw.com]
Sent: Friday, July 2012 8:42AM
To: Brooks, Kathie; Walker, Patricia
Cc: Gomez, Jorge; Frances, Saul; 'Russell Galbut'
Attachments:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Data: Miami Dade County, Florida -Motor Vehicle Towing
ATT00072.pdf
Dear 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 29%.
Regards,
Ralph
Rafael Andrade, Esquire
Law Offices Rafael Andrade, P .A.
1111 Lincoln Road, Suite 400
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
T 305.531.9511
F 305.673.5734
c 305.216.2028
ralph@randradelaw.com
www.randradelaw.com
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From: "Brooks, Kathie" <KathieBrooks@miamibeachfLgov>
To: "'Rafael E. Andrade, Esq.'" <ralph@randradelaw.com>, "Walker, Patricia"
<P;;~1ri!:1@Walke.r:@rni!:lmibeachfl,gov>
Cc: "Gomez, Jorge" <JorgeGomez@miamibeachfl.gov>, "Frances, Saul"
<SauiFrances@miamibeachfl.gov>, "'Russell Galbut'"
<r:g;;~Jb.ut@CrescentHeig hts.com >
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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1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7010 I Fax: 305-673-7782/ www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
from: Rafael E. Andrade, Esq. [mailto:ralpb@nmdri1!diala~~rn]
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 5:28 PM
To: Brooks, Kathie; Walker, Patricia
Cc: Gomez, Saul; 'Russell Galbut'
Sulbje1ct: Federal Minimum Wage: 2004 vs. 2012
Dear Ms. Brooks and Ms. Walker:
The Federal Minimum Wage was $5.15 m 2004. The Federal Minimum Wage m 2012 is
$7.25.
This reflects approximately a 41%
Is this the type 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
T 305.531.9511
F 305.673.5734
c 305.216.2028
ralph@randradelaw.com
wvv\v.randradelaw.~pm
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AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR
THE POLICE AND PARKING TOWING PERMITS
(Dated February 8, 2012)
* * * *
3. PERMIT FEE/MONTHLY BILLING
Permittee shall pay to the City a monthly Permit fee, in the amount of $25.00
$30.00, effective as of March 1. 2012; $35.00 effective as of March 1, 2013; and
$40.00, effective as of March 1. 2014, for each vehicle towed. The monthly Permit fee
shall be reduced by twenty gercent (20°/o} gercent for each vehicle towed that receives
a twenty (20%) percent discount pursuant to Section 22.L herein.
The City shall bill Permittee by the 1Oth of each month for all tows occurring in
the previous month. A late charge of $50.00, plus the greater of (i) eighteen percent
(18%) interest per annum, or ii) the maximum rate allowable under Florida law, shall be
assessed on all payments received after the 20th day of the billing month.
Payments to the City shall be by check and remitted to the City of Miami Beach
Finance Department (Revenue Section). Checks shall be clearly marked "Police Tow"
or "Parking Department Tow."
* * * *
5. STORAGE AREA/STORAGE FACILITY(IES)
Permittee shall have available outside storage for a minimum of thirty-one (31)
vehicles and no more than a maximum of one hundred (1 00) vehicles. Said storage
area will be enclosed in accordance with applicable zoning requirements. At a
minimum, Permittee shall surround the storage area with a chain-link fence or solid-wall
type fence at least six (6') feet high. The storage area shall be sufficiently illuminated to
reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 150 feet during evening hours.
Permittee shall use such security measures as necessary to prevent theft, vandalism,
stripping and dismantling of parts from vehicles in all storage areas.
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Permittee shall provide a completely enclosed inside storage area (solid walls,
roof, and access door) for at least five (5) vehicles. Said area will be secured against
entry by unauthorized persons.
All vehicle keys shall be secured separately.
In the event Permittee's storage areas are filled to capacity, the Permittee shall
not be relieved of its responsibility with regard to storage of vehicles pursuant to the
Permit, and shall be required to make alternate arrangements for storage (as required
to comply with the terms of the Permit). Any storage area proposed to be utilized by
Permittee, which was not identified in its Permit application, must obtain the prior written
approval of the City Manager or his designee prior to commencement of such use.
Permittee's storage area must be located within the city limits of Miami Beach.
Vehicles shall be stored for a minimum of one (1) seven (7) days, after which they may
be removed to a storage area outside the city limits of Miami Beach, but within Miami-
Dade County, Florida.
Any vehicle with a "police hold," shall not be stored outside the city limits of
Miami Beach.
* * * *
11. EQUIPMENT
* * * *
E. TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS
(1) Effective March 1. 2012, and by no later than the end of the first Permit
year. or February 28, 2013, Permittee shall, at its sole cost and expense. have
procured, installed. and implemented a GPS tracking system on all of its vehicles, in
accordance with the following procedures:
(a) Within thirty (30) days from the effective date of the Permit or by
March 31, 2012. the City Manager or his authorized designee shall provide
Permittee. in writing. with the City's minimum specifications and standards for the
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proposed GPS tracking system, which specifications and standards shall be
commercially reasonable inasmuch as the City will not prepare same with the
intent of steering Permittee toward a particular vendor, product and/or brand.
(b) Within sixty (60) days from the date of the City's minimum
specifications and standards for the GPS tracking system, the City and
Permittees shall meet to prepare a mutually agreed upon schedule for
Permittee's selection. procurement installation, and implementation of the
system on Permittee's vehicles.
{c} The City shall have prior written approval. which approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld, of (i) the vendor selected by Permittee, and (ii) the
GPS tracking system to be purchased by Permittee from said vendor (Note: As
to this latter right. the City's approval rights over the proposed system to be
purchased shall be limited to confirming that the proposed GPS tracking system
complies and meets with the City's specifications and standards for same).
(d) Notwithstanding (a)-(c) above. Permittee shall have the approved
GPS tracking S)!Stem installed and operational in all vehicles, and certify to the
City, in writing, of its compliance with this requirement, no later than sixty (60)
days prior to the end of the first Permit year (or by December 30, 2012). Non-
compliance with this requirement shall be grounds for suspension or revocation
of the Perm it
{2) Effective March 1, 2012, and in addition to the requirement ln subsection 11.E(1)
above. at any time following the end of the first Permit year. the City Commission
may,, in its sole option and discretion~ review and~ following such review. require
Permittee to implement the following additional technological improvements; one
(1) each during the second and third Permit years, respectively:
(a) Towing software (which includes a dispatch tracking system); and
(b) In-vehicle cameras to monitor and record tows in real time.
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12. EMPLOYEES OF PERMITTEE
Permittee shall be solely responsible for selecting, training and employing (or
otherwise retaining) such personnel as is necessary for Permittee to satisfy the
requirements of the Permit and to satisfactorily perform the work and services required
under the Permit.
~ Permittee shall perform driver's license screening on all employees with
driving responsibilities and a copy of each employee's driver's license shall be kept on
file by Permittee and made available upon request of the City Manager or his designee.
~ Permittee shall be reguired to provide all employ,ees with uniforms. which
shall be subject to the prior written approval by, the City, Manager or his designee,
c. Permitttee shall perform drug test screening on all employees and provide
pass/fail results to the City Manager or his designee, upon reguest.
Any and all employees and/or other individuals retained by Permittee, shall not,
for any purposes, be considered to be employees of the City of Miami Beach, and
Permittee shall be solely responsible for their supervision and daily direction and
control.
It is the intent of the City and Permittee, and Permittee acknowledges, that the
Permittee is legally considered to be an independent contractor and that neither it, nor
its officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors or servants, shall, under any
circumstances, be considered officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents or
servants of the City, and that the City shall at no time be legally responsible or liable for
any negligent acts, errors, omissions, or misconduct on the part of Permittee, or any of
its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents or servants. Additionally, toward
that end, Permittee agrees to have no markings on either vehicles, buildings, or
correspondence that indicates or tends to indicate any official relationship between the
Permittee and the City of Miami Beach.
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22. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE RATES
The City Commission shall establish the maximum rates for towing, removal, and
storage services provided under the Permit. The Permittee shall not charge in excess
of the following maximum allowable rates established by the City (as same may be
amended from time to time):
A. The first eight (8) hours of storage shall be without charge. Thereafter the
following storage rates shall apply per day:
* * * *
(2) Outside-Exterior
* * * *
(b) Any vehicle less than 20 feet in length and 8 feet in width
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$25.00 $30.00. effective March 1. 2012
$36.00, effective March 1, 2014
* * *
B. Tow Rate Class "A" Tow Truck and Class "A" Car Carrier, including:
1. First 30 minutes at scene $115.00$140.00. effective March 1. 2012
2. Unlocking door $150.00. effective March 1, 2013
3. Dropping/hooking up linkage $155.00, effective March 1. 2014
4. Wheel lift equipment
5. Use of Dolly
* * * *
H. Special and additional charges
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2. Mileage charges (per mile):
Maximum per tow:
3. Administrative fee:
~ $6.00, effective March 1, 2012
$7.00, effective March 1, 2014
$35.00 $42.00. effective March 1. 2012
$49.00, effective March 1, 2014
$30.00 $35.00 maximum per tow. effective March 1, 2012
$41.00 maximum per tow, effective March 1, 2013
$44.00 maximum per tow, effective March 1, 2014
4. Dollies or Flatbed Services (per job):
5. Labor to Engageffow:
$35.00 $40.00, effective March 1, 2012
$47.00, effective March t 2013
$50.00, effective March 1. 2014
This is not an automatic fee and may only be imposed when access to enter the
vehicle is required to properly engage/tow vehicle.
6. After Hours Fee:
$25.00 $30.00. effective March 1 I 2012
$32.001 effective March 1 I 2013
$33.00, effective March 1, 2014
An After Hours Fee may be assessed for tows retrieved between the hours of
8:00 PM and 8:00AM.
$30.00
* * * *
J. Indexing Provision:
The City Manager or his authorized designee may initiate an administrative
review of the Maximum Allowable Rates whenever the cumulative change in the
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Consumer Price Index (CPI -All Urban consumers -US City average -All items -
Base Period 1982-84 = 1 00) (CPI). b~tyy~E:}n the current CPI and the date of the CPI
used to establish the last rat~c:.lc:JJ~~tment. is greater than five percent (5%). Upon
reaching this threshold and. further. following a survey conducted by the City of
maximum allowable towing rates for similar services in surrounding communities. and/or
an analysis to review the current cost of providing such services. the City Manager or
his authorized designees shall grepare a recommendation as to whether there should
be an adjustment to the Maximum Allowable Rates; which recommendation shall be
subject to final approval by the Mayor and City Commission.
* * * *
L. Miami Beach Resident Discount
Effective March 1, 2012. Permittee shall reduce the total towing charges by
twenty percent (20%) for any City of Miami Beach resident whose vehlcle has been
towed. City residents shall be entitled to such discount two (2) times per Permit year
(for every year during the Permit Term}. per resident, and per Permittee. This shall
eguate to a maximum of four (4} annual discounts for a City resident during each Permit
year during the Term. In order to be eligible for the City resident discount, residents
must provide proof of residency within the City of Miami Beach, and their driver's
license information must match the registration information of the vehicle being towed.
The monthly Permit fee shall be reduced by twenty percent (20%) for each vehicle
towed that receives a discount pursuant to this section. Permittee shall maintain a log
documenting discounts given to City residents pursuant to this section, which log shall
be available for inspection and copying by the City Manager or his authorized designee)
upon reguest.
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27. INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS
Permittee agrees that all of its records, equipment, personnel, office and storage
facilities will be subject to periodic inspection and audits by the City Manager or his
authorized representative(s) and, in the case of inspection checks, without the need for
prior notice to Permittee.
Effective March 1, 2012, and notwithstanding the parties' acknowledgement of
the City's existing rights to audit and inspect Permittee pursuant to this Section 27, the
City Manager or his authorized designees (including, without limitation, the City's Chief
Financial Officer and Internal Auditor) shall meet with Permittee to develog mutually
agreed upon procedures. systems, and controls for the purpose of the City conducting
financial audits concerning Permittee's operations pursuant to the Permit.
In the event that the City and Permittee are not able to develop mutually agreed
ugon procedures. systems, and controls for City audits of Permittee's operations within
ninety (90) days from the commencement of the Permit Term (or by June 1, 2012), then
the City Manager shall refer this matter to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee
for discussion including. without limitation. discussion of disputed issues. The Finance
Committee shall review the procedures that have been developed. including any
disputed items and issues. and may make a recommendation as to same and.
additionally, may recommend that the matter be referred for review by the full City
Commission. The City Commission's decision on the matter shall be final and binding
upon all parties.
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10/29/2012 01:01 0000000000 EXHIBIT M
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CERTIFICATE Of USE, ANNUAL FIRE FEE, AND BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139-1819
RECEIPT NUMBER: Rl-88098263 /
Beginning: 1010112012
TRADE NAME: BEACH TOWING SERVICES, INC. •
IN CARE OF: MICHAEL FESTA
ADDRESS: 1349 DADE BLVD
MIAMI BEACH. Fl33139-1420
A penalty ia impoaad for failum to keep 1his Business Thx Receipt
exhlbltad conspicuously at your f.)lflt:e of b~.
A oortffleate of Use I Business 1llx Receipt ls$Ued under this article
does not waive or supei'SQde other City laws. does not cons\itlfto City
apptQVal of a particular bus!oesse~ and doe& oot exeu&e the
licensee from all Oltwlt laws applicable to the /lcernJe:e'~> ousin~aa.
This ReCeiPt may be tmnsferred:
A. Within 30 days of a bOnafide sale, otherwise iii wmplete ann11a1
payment l!ii dve.
13. To another location within 11\e City if proper approvals and tl\e
Receipt are obtllined prior to the opening of the new IOGation.
Additional Information
Storage Locations
FROM: CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
MIAMI BEACH, FL33139-1819
BEACH TOWING SERVICES, INC.
1349 DAJJE BLVD
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139-1420
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