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Letters to telecommunication providers for improved reception (second set) MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Tel:305.673.7411 August 7, 2025 Crown Castle 3470 NW 82 Avenue, Suite 1000 Doral, FL 33122 Dear Telecommunication Provider, On behalf of the Mayor and Commission of the City of Miami Beach, I am writing to address the urgent need for improved cellular reception along the Julia Tuttle Causeway, as outlined in the recently adopted City Commission Resolution 2025-33761, which is attached for your reference. This Resolution, which builds upon previous efforts, including Resolution No. 2022-32240, highlights the urgent need to increase bandwidth and coverage along the Julia Tuttle Causeway. As detailed in the Resolution, this major transportation corridor serves as a vital commuter route, and reliable high-speed cellular coverage is essential for public safety, access to navigation services, emergency communication, and general mobile connectivity. The City continues to receive concerns from residents, commuters, and public safety personnel regarding inadequate cellular reception and bandwidth along significant stretches of the Causeway, presenting a significant risk to public safety, particularly in emergency situations. The Mayor and Commission firmly believe that the immediate improvement of cellular infrastructure and bandwidth in this high-traffic area is in the best interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of our residents and visitors alike. Therefore, we strongly urge and request that your company take immediate and decisive action to evaluate your infrastructure along the Julia Tuttle Causeway and implement all necessary steps to significantly enhance network performance, aligning with the City's objective to provide reliable and high-quality communication services to our community without delay. We respectfully request a response outlining plans and a timeline for increasing bandwidth and coverage along the Julia Tuttle Causeway. We would also welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter further, should you be available for a meeting or a telephone call. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. We look forward to your timely response and collaboration. Sincerely, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk City of Miami Beach Enclosure: Resolution 2025-33761 We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work,and play in our vibrant,tropical, historic community. M I AMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Tel:305.673.7411 August 7, 2025 Breezeline 10785 Marks Way Miramar, FL 33025 Dear Telecommunication Provider, On behalf of the Mayor and Commission of the City of Miami Beach, I am writing to address the urgent need for improved cellular reception along the Julia Tuttle Causeway, as outlined in the recently adopted City Commission Resolution 2025-33761, which is attached for your reference. This Resolution, which builds upon previous efforts, including Resolution No. 2022-32240, highlights the urgent need to increase bandwidth and coverage along the Julia Tuttle Causeway. As detailed in the Resolution, this major transportation corridor serves as a vital commuter route, and reliable high-speed cellular coverage is essential for public safety, access to navigation services, emergency communication, and general mobile connectivity. The City continues to receive concerns from residents, commuters, and public safety personnel regarding inadequate cellular reception and bandwidth along significant stretches of the Causeway, presenting a significant risk to public safety, particularly in emergency situations. The Mayor and Commission firmly believe that the immediate improvement of cellular infrastructure and bandwidth in this high-traffic area is in the best interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of our residents and visitors alike. Therefore, we strongly urge and request that your company take immediate and decisive action to evaluate your infrastructure along the Julia Tuttle Causeway and implement all necessary steps to significantly enhance network performance, aligning with the City's objective to provide reliable and high-quality communication services to our community without delay. We respectfully request a response outlining plans and a timeline for increasing bandwidth and coverage along the Julia Tuttle Causeway. We would also welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter further, should you be available for a meeting or a telephone call. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. We look forward to your timely response and collaboration. Sincerely, Rafa I E. Granado City Clerk City of Miami Beach Enclosure: Resolution 2025-33761 We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work,and play in our vibrant,tropical, historic community. MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Tel:305.673.7411 August 7, 2025 AT&T 600 NW 79 Avenue, Room 360 Miami, Florida 33126 Dear Telecommunication Provider, On behalf of the Mayor and Commission of the City of Miami Beach, I am writing to address the urgent need for improved cellular reception along the Julia Tuttle Causeway, as outlined in the recently adopted City Commission Resolution 2025-33761, which is attached for your reference. This Resolution, which builds upon previous efforts, including Resolution No. 2022-32240, highlights the urgent need to increase bandwidth and coverage along the Julia Tuttle Causeway. As detailed in the Resolution, this major transportation corridor serves as a vital commuter route, and reliable high-speed cellular coverage is essential for public safety, access to navigation services, emergency communication, and general mobile connectivity. The City continues to receive concerns from residents, commuters, and public safety personnel regarding inadequate cellular reception and bandwidth along significant stretches of the Causeway, presenting a significant risk to public safety, particularly in emergency situations. The Mayor and Commission firmly believe that the immediate improvement of cellular infrastructure and bandwidth in this high-traffic area is in the best interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of our residents and visitors alike. Therefore, we strongly urge and request that your company take immediate and decisive action to evaluate your infrastructure along the Julia Tuttle Causeway and implement all necessary steps to significantly enhance network performance, aligning with the City's objective to provide reliable and high-quality communication services to our community without delay. We respectfully request a response outlining plans and a timeline for increasing bandwidth and coverage along the Julia Tuttle Causeway. We would also welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter further, should you be available for a meeting or a telephone call. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. We look forward to your timely response and collaboration. Sincerely, 7-- ji Ra ael E. Granado City Clerk City of Miami Beach Enclosure: Resolution 2025-33761 We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work,and play in our vibrant,tropical, historic community. MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Tel:305.673.7411 August 7, 2025 Hotwire Communications 2100 W Cypress Creek Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Dear Telecommunication Provider, On behalf of the Mayor and Commission of the City of Miami Beach, I am writing to address the urgent need for improved cellular reception along the Julia Tuttle Causeway, as outlined in the recently adopted City Commission Resolution 2025-33761, which is attached for your reference. This Resolution, which builds upon previous efforts, including Resolution No. 2022-32240, highlights the urgent need to increase bandwidth and coverage along the Julia Tuttle Causeway. As detailed in the Resolution, this major transportation corridor serves as a vital commuter route, and reliable high-speed cellular coverage is essential for public safety, access to navigation services, emergency communication, and general mobile connectivity. The City continues to receive concerns from residents, commuters, and public safety personnel regarding inadequate cellular reception and bandwidth along significant stretches of the Causeway, presenting a significant risk to public safety, particularly in emergency situations. The Mayor and Commission firmly believe that the immediate improvement of cellular infrastructure and bandwidth in this high-traffic area is in the best interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of our residents and visitors alike. Therefore, we strongly urge and request that your company take immediate and decisive action to evaluate your infrastructure along the Julia Tuttle Causeway and implement all necessary steps to significantly enhance network performance, aligning with the City's objective to provide reliable and high-quality communication services to our community without delay. We respectfully request a response outlining plans and a timeline for increasing bandwidth and coverage along the Julia Tuttle Causeway. We would also welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter further, should you be available for a meeting or a telephone call. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. We look forward to your timely response and collaboration. Sincerely, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk City of Miami Beach Enclosure: Resolution 2025-33761 We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work,and play in our vibrant,tropical, historic community. MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, FL 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Tel:305.673.7411 August 7, 2025 Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. 2501 SW 145 Avenue Miramar, FL 33027 Dear Telecommunication Provider, On behalf of the Mayor and Commission of the City of Miami Beach, I am writing to address the urgent need for improved cellular reception along the Julia Tuttle Causeway, as outlined in the recently adopted City Commission Resolution 2025-33761, which is attached for your reference. This Resolution, which builds upon previous efforts, including Resolution No. 2022-32240, highlights the urgent need to increase bandwidth and coverage along the Julia Tuttle Causeway. As detailed in the Resolution, this major transportation corridor serves as a vital commuter route, and reliable high-speed cellular coverage is essential for public safety, access to navigation services, emergency communication, and general mobile connectivity. The City continues to receive concerns from residents, commuters, and public safety personnel regarding inadequate cellular reception and bandwidth along significant stretches of the Causeway, presenting a significant risk to public safety, particularly in emergency situations. The Mayor and Commission firmly believe that the immediate improvement of cellular infrastructure and bandwidth in this high-traffic area is in the best interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of our residents and visitors alike. Therefore, we strongly urge and request that your company take immediate and decisive action to evaluate your infrastructure along the Julia Tuttle Causeway and implement all necessary steps to significantly enhance network performance, aligning with the City's objective to provide reliable and high-quality communication services to our community without delay. We respectfully request a response outlining plans and a timeline for increasing bandwidth and coverage along the Julia Tuttle Causeway. We would also welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter further, should you be available for a meeting or a telephone call. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. We look forward to your timely response and collaboration. Sincerely, Rafiel E. Granado City Clerk City of Miami Beach Enclosure: Resolution 2025-33761 We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work,and play in our vibrant,tropical, historic community. MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Tel:305.673.7411 August 7, 2025 Verizon 600 Hidden Ridge Irving, TX 75038 Dear Telecommunication Provider, On behalf of the Mayor and Commission of the City of Miami Beach, I am writing to address the urgent need for improved cellular reception along the Julia Tuttle Causeway, as outlined in the recently adopted City Commission Resolution 2025-33761, which is attached for your reference. This Resolution, which builds upon previous efforts, including Resolution No. 2022-32240, highlights the urgent need to increase bandwidth and coverage along the Julia Tuttle Causeway. As detailed in the Resolution, this major transportation corridor serves as a vital commuter route, and reliable high-speed cellular coverage is essential for public safety, access to navigation services, emergency communication, and general mobile connectivity. The City continues to receive concerns from residents, commuters, and public safety personnel regarding inadequate cellular reception and bandwidth along significant stretches of the Causeway, presenting a significant risk to public safety, particularly in emergency situations. The Mayor and Commission firmly believe that the immediate improvement of cellular infrastructure and bandwidth in this high-traffic area is in the best interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of our residents and visitors alike. Therefore, we strongly urge and request that your company take immediate and decisive action to evaluate your infrastructure along the Julia Tuttle Causeway and implement all necessary steps to significantly enhance network performance, aligning with the City's objective to provide reliable and high-quality communication services to our community without delay. We respectfully request a response outlining plans and a timeline for increasing bandwidth and coverage along the Julia Tuttle Causeway. We would also welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter further, should you be available for a meeting or a telephone call. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. We look forward to your timely response and collaboration. Sincerely, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk City of Miami Beach Enclosure: Resolution 2025-33761 We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work,and play in our vibrant,tropical, historic community. Granado, Rafael From: Alvarez, Alexander Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2025 10:09 AM To: Granado, Rafael; Knowles, Rodney Cc: Cardillo, Lilia; Norris, John; Hejl, Tracy; Evora, Mariana Subject: RE: Resolution No. 2025-33761 Attachments: Tele Letter - Resolution No. 2025-33761.pdf; Tele Letter - Resolution No. 2025-33761.docx Good morning Rafael, Public Works deals with these utility agencies primarily on a permitting level, and therefore most of the contacts we have for said agencies may not be direct addresses. Please see the addresses we have on file below, as well as the attached draft letter. Thank you for the assistance. Crown Castle 3470 NW 82nd Avenue Suite 1000, Doral, FL 33122 Breezeline 10785 Marks Way, Miramar, FL 33025 AT&T 600 NW 79th Ave - Room 36O,Miami, Florida 33126 Verizon 600 Hidden Ridge, Irving,TX 75038 Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. 2501 SW 145th Avenue, Miramar, FL 33027 Hotwire Communications 2100 W Cypress Creek Rd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Sincerely, MAMI BEACH Alex Alvarez P.E., CGC, M.S. Right-of-Way Manager PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: 305-673-7080 Ext. 26199 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. We want to know your opinion. Please click here to take a quick survey.Thanks! APlease do not print this e-mail unnecessarily From: Granado, Rafael <RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 8:48 AM To:Alvarez, Alexander<AlexanderAlvarez@miamibeachfl.gov>; Knowles, Rodney<rodneyknowles@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc: Cardillo, Lilia <LiliaCardillo@miamibeachfl.gov>; Norris,John <JohnNorris@miamibeachfl.gov>; Hejl,Tracy <TracyHejl@miamibeachfl.gov>; Evora, Mariana <MarianaEvora@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: RE: Resolution No. 2025-33761 Thank you. Send me the draft letter. Please send me the addresses. We can handle. We will be sure to update you. Thank you. MIAMI BEACH Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel:305.673.7411 rafaelgranado@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: Alvarez, Alexander<AlexanderAlvarez@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent:Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:25 PM To: Knowles, Rodney<rodneyknowles@miamibeachfl.gov>; Granado, Rafael <RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc:Cardillo, Lilia <LiliaCardillo@miamibeachfl.gov>; Norris,John <JohnNorris@miamibeachfl.gov>; Hejl,Tracy <TracyHejl@miamibeachfl.gov>; Evora, Mariana <MarianaEvora@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Re: Resolution No. 2025-33761 Good evening Rodney, I prepared a draft letter to send out with the resolution, but I am not sure if it was ever sent out formally through Brad. I do not believe it was officially sent, as Brad would have most likely asked me for the contact lists for said companies. I will coordinate with the clerks office tomorrow. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Sincerely, MIAMIBEACH Alex Alvarez P.E., CGC, M.S. Right-of-Way Manager 2 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel:305-673-7080 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: Knowles, Rodney<rodneyknowles@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 8:37 PM To: Granado, Rafael <RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov>; Alvarez, Alexander <AlexanderAlvarez@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc: Cardillo, Lilia <LiliaCardillo@miamibeachfl.gov>; Norris, John <JohnNorris@miamibeachfl.gov>; Hejl, Tracy <TracyHejl@miamibeachfl.gov>; Evora, Mariana <MarianaEvora@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: RE: Resolution No. 2025-33761 Good evening Rafael, Thank you for sharing this. @Alexander Alvarez, do you know if Brad did indeed send out copies of this Resolution to the local representatives of Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc., and T-Mobile US, Inc.? If not, can you please work with the Clerk's Office by providing them with the names, titles, and addresses of the local representatives for the aforementioned companies so that we can get the Resolutions out ASAP? Thanks, MIAMI BEACH P.Rodney Knowles, PLA,ASLA Interim Public Works Director PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139 Tel:305.673.7080 EMAIL:rodneyknowiesu'miamibeachfLgov WEB: Nwmiamibeachfl.gov From: Granado, Rafael <RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 2:47 PM To: Knowles, Rodney<rodneyknowles@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc: Cardillo, Lilia <LiliaCardillo@miamibeachfl.gov>; Granado, Rafael <RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov>; Norris,John <JohnNorris@miamibeachfl.gov>; Granado, Rafael<RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: FW: Resolution No. 2025-33761 Good afternoon Rodney, I wanted to follow up on Resolution No. 2025-33761.The City Manager instructed Public Works to send copies of this Resolution to the local representatives of Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc., and T- Mobile US, Inc. Meanwhile, the Office of the City Clerk has forwarded copies of the resolution to the national representatives of these companies. 3 On July 8, 2025,we asked Bradford Kaine for an update to confirm if the letters were sent to the local representatives, but we never received a response. Could you please let us know if the letters have been sent? If not,we'd be happy to assist you with this. Please send us the names,titles, and addresses of the local representatives you want us to contact, and we'll handle it promptly. Thank you. Regards, Rafael MIAMIBEACH Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139 Tel:305.673.7411 rafaelgranado(a�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: Granado, Rafael Sent:Tuesday,July 8, 2025 8:55 AM To: Kaine, Bradford<BradfordKaine@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc:Cardillo, Lilia<LiliaCardillo@miamibeachfl.gov>; Granado, Rafael<RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: FW: Resolution No. 2025-33761 Good morning, Brad: To close out Resolution No. 2025-33761, please provide us with copies of the letters that have been forwarded to the local representatives of Verizon Communications Inc.,AT&T Inc., and T-Mobile US, Inc. Please send these copies as soon as possible so we can ensure everything is in order. Thank you very much for your assistance with this matter. Regards, Rafael MIAMI BEACH Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139 Tel:305.673.7411 rafaelciranadotamiamibeachfl.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: Cardillo, Lilia<LiliaCardillo@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent:Tuesday,July 1, 2025 9:04 AM To: Kaine, Bradford<BradfordKaine@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc: Granado, Rafael<RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Resolution No.2025-33761 4 Hi Brad, See attached Resolution No. 2025-33761: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, VERIZON WIRELESS, T-MOBILE, AND AT&T, TO INCREASE BANDWIDTH AND COVERAGE ALONG THE JULIA TUTTLE CAUSEWAY IN ORDER TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE CELLULAR RECEPTION ALONG THE CAUSEWAY; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. Please transmit it the telecommunication companies and copy me. Thank you, MIAMIBEACH Lida Cardillo,Agenda Coordinator OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139 Tel:305-673-7411/Fax:786-394-4139/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 5