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Resolution 2025-33914 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33914 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOODS QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS JULY 9, 2025, MEETING TO ESTABLISH A PARKING PROGRAM FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. WHEREAS, on February 26, 2025, City Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Alex Fernandez, the Mayor and City Commission (City Commission) referred an agenda item (C4 X) to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC) to discuss a potential parking program with discounted rates for educational institutions and educational-related organizations; and WHEREAS, educational institutions and education-related organizations within the City continue to expand both in size and influence; and WHEREAS, concerns from the staff and employees of various educational institutions in the City regarding insufficient parking availability in close proximity to schools and other educational institutions have become more pronounced particularly when these organizations are located within or adjacent to restricted residential permit parking zones or areas in the City where municipal parking is limited and/or in high demand; and WHEREAS, at the July 9, 2025, PSNQLC meeting, the administration presented the item and the members unanimously recommended going forward to the full commission; and WHEREAS, the intent of this program is to establish a structured parking payment mechanism tailored to the needs of educational institutions and educational-related organizations within the City of Miami Beach. Rather than applying a traditional rate reduction at the meter or pay station, the program would authorize the City to issue parking codes that allow payment only at the standard hourly rate; and WHEREAS, currently, dedicated parking spaces vary in cost from $16 to $46 per day throughout the City, which can create a financial burden for institutions and educators with temporary or flexible parking needs; and WHEREAS, by offering hourly parking codes instead of requiring the purchase of dedicated spaces, the City provides an alternative that is both affordable and adaptable; and WHEREAS, this approach ensures the hourly parking rate itself remains consistent with the adopted citywide structure, maintaining fairness and compliance with the City's ordinances and revenue practices, while introducing flexibility for educational partners; and WHEREAS, educational institutions, particularly those operating in dense urban areas like Miami Beach, face ongoing challenges in providing adequate parking for staff, administrators, and visiting educators; and WHEREAS, many of these institutions are located near City parking assets, creating a natural opportunity for collaboration. By offering parking codes, the City enables institutions to purchase blocks of hourly parking in advance and distribute them to their employees, faculty, or affiliated staff; and WHEREAS, operationally, the Parking Department can administer the program through its existing pay-by-plate and mobile payment platforms; and WHEREAS, parking codes can be generated in hourly increments to match actual usage, and institutions can be billed directly for the total purchase at the hourly rate instead of paying a larger flat fee for dedicated spaces; and WHEREAS, this minimizes administrative burden, keeps enforcement consistent, and allows for smooth integration into current systems; and WHEREAS, in addition, this structure allows the City to monitor usage, track occupancy trends, and make adjustments to the program as needed based on demand and fiscal performance; and WHEREAS, the proposed program aligns with City goals of supporting community partners, improving neighborhood quality of life, and providing parking solutions that are flexible, equitable, and financially responsible. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FL, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Public Safety Neighborhoods Quality Of Life Committee, at its July 16, 2025, meeting to establish a parking program for educational institutions and educational-related organizations. PASSED and ADOPTED this �� day of �/�7{���� , 2025. ATTEST: ,,r��ev Meiner, Mayor / .►�� �' ,, �;;,_,+ l AE'1'EZOVED AS TO _��.e�',, , Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk FORM & LANGUAGE =��?'•����� '���� �•���-, 8 FOR EXECUTION :'����*'"`"^y�'�, : � •� : , Sponsored by CommissionerAlex J. Femandez ; �.ikco�a�RATED; ' ;,� ��, ,��: �/�1 /�7i�J �,�:�'�2�,�;`1 _- . ttorney ��pate , ,^• Resolutions - C7 I MIAMIBEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Ciry Commission FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager DATE: September 17, 2025 TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOODS QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS JULY 9, 2025, MEETING TO ESTABLISH A PARKING PROGRAM FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Public Safety Neighborhoods Quality of Life Committee, at its July 9, 2025, meeting and adopt a �esolut�on authorizing the City of Miami Beacf� Parking Department to establish a parking program for educational institutions and educational-related organizations by allowing the sale of parking codes in City parking spaces located nearest to such institutions, thereby enabling administrators, educators, and affiliated staff to access cost-effective and flexible parking solutic�ns th�t meet their operational needs while ensuring continued compliance with the City's adopted parking rate structure. BACKGROUND/HISTORY At the February 26, 2025 City Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Alex Fernandez, the Mayor and City Commission (City Commission) referred an agenda item (C4 X) to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC)to discuss a potential parking program with discounted rates for educational institutions and educational-related organizations. Educational institutions and education-related organizations within the City continue to expand both in size and influence. Concerns from the staff and employees of variou� educational institutions in the City regarding insufficient parking availability in close proximity to schools and other educational institutions have become more pronounced particularly when these organizations are located within or adjacent to restricted residential permit parking zones or areas in the City where municipal parking is limited and/or in high demand. At the July 9, 2025 PSNQLC meeting, the administration presented the item and the members unanimously recommended going forward to the full commission. ANALYSIS The intent of this program is to establish a structured parking payment mechanism tailored to the needs of educational institutions and educational-related organizations within the City of Miami Beach. Rather than applying a traditional rate reduction at the meter or pay station, the program would authorize the City to issue parking codes that allow payment only at the standard hourly rate. Currently, dedicated parking spaces vary in cost from $16 to $46 per day throughout the 324 of 1214 City, which can create a financial burden for institutions and educators with temporary or flexible parking needs. By offering hourly parking codes instead of requiring the purchase of dedicated spaces, the City provides an alternative that is both affordable and adaptable. This approach ensures the hourly parking rate itself remains consistent with the adopted citywide structure, maintaining fairness and compliance with the City's ordinances and revenue practices, while introducing flexibility for educational partners. Educational institutions, particularly those operating in dense urban areas like Miami Beach, face ongoing challenges in providing adequate parking for staff, administrators, and visiting educators. Many of these institutions are located near City parking assets, creating a natural opportunity for collaboration. By offering parking codes, the City enables institutions to purchase blocks of hourly parking in advance and distribute them to their employees, faculty, or affiliated staff. This system supports predictable budgeting for both the institutions and the City while ensuring the program remains financially sustainable. Operationally, the Parking Department can administer the program through its existing pay-by- plate and mobile payment platforms. Parking codes can be generated in hourly increments to match anticipated usage, and institutions can be billed directly for the total purchase at the hourly rate instead of paying a larger flat fee for dedicated spaces. This minimizes administrative burden, keeps enforcement consistent, and allows for smooth integration into current systems. In addition, this structure allows the City to monitor usage, track occupancy trends, and make adjustments to the program as needed basec� on demand and fiscal perFormance. In short, the proposed program aligns with City goals of supporting community partnPrs, improving neighborhood quality of life, and pr�viding parking solutions that are flexible, equitable, and financially responsible. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT TBD Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.qov/city-hall/citv-clerk/meetinq-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION N/A CONCLUSION The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Public Safety Neighborhoods Quality of Life Committee, at its July 9, 2025, meeting and adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Miami Beach Parking Department to establish a parking program for educational institutions and educational-related organizations by allowing the sale of parking codes in City parking spaces located nearest to such institutions, thereby enabling administrators, educators, and affiliated staff to access cost-effective and flexible parking solutions that meet their operational needs while ensuring continued compliance with the City's adopted parking rate structure Applicable Area 325 of 1214 Citywide Is this a "Residents Riqht to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Proiect? Yes No Was this Aqenda Item initiallv requested bv a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaqed in lobbying? No If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): Department Parking Sponsor(s) Commissioner Alex Fernandez Co-sponsor(s? Condensed Title Accept Rec/Establish Parkii�g Program, Educational Institutions/Organi�ations. (Fernandez) PK Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Onlv) 326 of 1214 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOODS QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS JULY 9, 2025, MEETING TO ESTABLISH A PARKING PROGRAM FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. WHEREAS, on February 26, 2025, City Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Alex Fernandez, the Mayor and City Commission (City Commission) referred an agenda item (C4 X) to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC) to discuss a potential parking program with discounted rates for educational institutions and educational-related organizations; and WHEREAS, educational �nstitutions and education-related organizations within the City continue to expand both in size and influence; and WHEREAS, concerns from the staff and employees of various educacional institutions in the City regarding insufficient parking availability in close proximity to schools and other educational institutions have become more pronounced particularly when these organizations are located within or adjacent to restricted residential permit parking zones or areas in the City where municipal parking is limited ard/or in high demand; and WHEREAS, at the July 9, 2025, PSNQLC meeting, the administration presented the item and the members unanimously recommended going forward to the full commission; and WHEREAS, the intent of this program is to establish a structured �arking payment mechanism tailored to the needs of educational institutions and educational-related organizations within the City of Miami Beach. Rather than applying a traditional rate reduction at the meter or pay station, the program would authorize the City to issue parking codes that allow payment only at the standard hourly rate; and WHEREAS, currently, dedicuted parking spaces vary in cost from $16 to $46 per day throughout the City, which can create a financial burden for institutions and educators with temporary or flexible parking needs; and WHEREAS, by offering hourly parking codes instead of requiring the purchase of dedicated spaces, the City provides an alternative that is both affordable and adaptable; and WHEREAS, this approach ensures the hourly parking rate itself remains consistent with the adopted citywide structure, maintaining fairness and compliance with the City's ordinances and revenue practices, while introducing flexibility for educational partners; and 327 of 1214 WHEREAS, educational institutions, particularly those operating in dense urban areas like Miami Beach, face ongoing challenges in providing adequate parking for staff, administrators, and visiting educators; and WHEREAS, many of these institutions are located near City parking assets, creating a natural opportunity for collaboration. By offering parking codes, the City enables institutions to purchase blocks of hourly parking in advance and distribute them to their employees, faculty, or affiliated staff; and WHEREAS, operationally, the Parking Department can administer the program through its existing pay-by-plate and mobile payment platforms; and WHEREAS, parking codes can be generated in hourly increments to match actual usage, and institutions can be billed directly for the total purchase at the hourly rate instead of paying a larger flat fee for dedicated spaces; and WHEREAS, this minimizes administrative burden, keeps enforcement consistent, an�' allows for smooth integration into c��rrent systems; and WHEREAS, in addition, this structure allows the City to monitor usage, track occupancy trends, and make adjustments to the program as needed based on demand and fiscal performance; and WHEREAS, the proposed program aligns with City goals of supnorting community partners, improving neighborhood quality of life, and providing parking solutions that are flexible, equitable, and financially responsible. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY � COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FL, THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION HEREBY ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOODS QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS JULY 16, 2025, MEETING TO ESTABLISH A PARKING PROGRAM FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIDNAL-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. PASSED and ADOPTED this day of , 2025. ATTEST: Steven Meiner, Mayor Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk 328 of 1214 NEW BUSINESS {{item.number}} MIAMIBEACH COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM TO: Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee Members FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager DATE: July 9, 2025 TITLE: DISCUSS A POTENTIAL PARKING PROGRAM WITH DISCOUNTED PARKING RATES FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. RECOMMENDATION The City Administration (Administration) recognizes the importance of ensuring that suitable parking products are available for educational institutions, educational-related organizations, and non-profit partners with contractual relationships with the City of Miami Beach (City). Rather than establishing a new standalone program at this time, the Administration supports enhanced st� keholder engagement over the next 90 days to better communicate and clarify the parking options that already exist. Based on this engagement, the Administration will return to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (Committee) with any recommended adjustments, if warranted. The City's current offerings remain among the most affordable and competitive in the r�gion. Strengthening awareness of these existing programs allows us to better serve these mission- driven organizations while maintaining fairness, consistency, and operational balance across all user groups. BACKGROUND/HISTORY At the February 26, 2025 City Commission meeting, at the request of Commissioner Alex Fernandez, the Mayor and City Commission (City Commission) referred an agenda item (C4 X) to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC)to discuss a potential parking program with discounted rates for educational institutions and educational-related organizations. Educational institutions and education-related organizations within the City continue to expand both in size and influence. Concerns from the statt and employees of various educational institutions in the City regarding insufficient parking availability in close proximity to schools and other educational institutions have become more pronounced particularly when these organizations are located within or adjacent to restricted residential permit parking zones or areas in the City where municipal parking is limited and/or in high demand. Currently, there are 29 schools (public and private) located within the City. The City currently has agreements with two (2) schools (North Beach Elementary and Hebrew Academy) allowing for reserved on-street parking spaces for their teachers, employees, and students. In addition, Lehrman Communiry Day School is currently purchasing monthly parking permits from the City for their teachers and faculty to park at P92 (72 Street municipal parking lot) while construction is occurring in their school parking lot. Parking availability and affordability continue to be significant concerns for many educational institutions as well as for non-profit organizations and cultural anchors that have contractual 329 of 1214 relationships with the City, particularly in areas where parking demand is high. Many employees of these institutions and organizations face challenges on a daily basis related to the cost and availability of parking in the vicinity. A parking program offering discounted rates to workforce employees of educational institutions and potentially non-profit organizations and cultural anchors in our community is anticipated to have significant benefits in terms of employee retention and the overall financial stability of the institution or organization. This item was not reached at the April 9, 2025 meeting and was deferred at the PSNQLC meetings held on May 14 and June 11, 2025. ANALYSIS The Administration acknowledges the concerns raised by educational institutions, cultural anchors, and affiliated non-profit organizations regarding the cost and availability of parking. To better understand these concerns and ensure that the City is maximizing communication around its current offerings, the Administration recommends conducting targeted stakeholder engagement. This includes outreach meetings and surveys designed to identify any barriers to participation and to clarify the scope and value of the existing programs. The City already offers some of the most affordable and competitive parking options in the region. Monthly permits are available to residents for $70 in municipal lots and $75 in municipal garages. Non-residents pay $91 for lots and $128 for garages. This reflects a daily difference of just $0.70 to $1.73. T"�ese r,3tes remain well below those in surro�� �ding municipalities and offer significan'. value to employees across sectors. Additionatly, the City provides deeply discounted space rental rates for non-profit partners at just $17 per space per day. This is substantially lower than the rates charged to valet operators or c�rstruction users and reflects the City's ongoing commitment to equitable a�cess for organizations that serve the public good. Many of the City's municipal parking facilities already operate at high occupancy levels and maintain extensive waitlists. This existing demand will play a critical role in evaluating what additional access, if any, can be offered without negatively impacting current permit holders. To guide this process, the Administration recommends the following two steps: Stakeholder Engagement Organize meetings and surveys to gather input from educational institutions, cultural anchors, and non-profit organizations operating in the City. Their feedback will help clarify current challenges, refine program parameters, and determine whether any adjustments to eligibility or access are appropriate. Feasibility Analysis Conduct a thorough review of existing parking facilities, including both on-street and off-street locations near these organizations. This analysis will evaluate current capacity, ��sage levels, and the potential impact of any changes on the overall parking supply. It will also consider possible effects on adjacent residential neighborhoods and other areas of high demand. Through this process, the City can ensure that any future adjustments to its parking programs are based on demonstrated need and operational capacity. This balanced approach avoids creating a separate or duplicative initiative while continuing to support equitable access for mission-driven organizations. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT 330 of 1214 TBD Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) The Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on . See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.qov/citv-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION N/A CONCLUSION The Administration recognizes the importance of ensuring that suitable parking products are available for educational institutions, educational-related organizations, and non-profit partners with contractual relationships with the City. Rather than establishing a new standalone program at this time, the Administration supports enhanced stakeholder engagement over the next 90 days to better communicate and clarify the parking options that already exist. Based on this engagement, the Administration will return to the Committee with any recommended adjustments, if warranted. The City's current offerings remain among the most affordable and competitive in the region. Strengthening awareness of these existing programs allows us to better serve these mission- driven organizations while maintaining fairness, consistency, and operational balance across all user gr�ups. Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Riqht to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond pursuant to Citv Code Section 2-17? Project? Yes No Was this Aclenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal enqaqed in lobbyinq? No If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): Department Parking Sponsor(s1 Commissioner Alex Fernandez Co-sponsor(s) 331 of 1214 Condensed Title Discuss Parking Program for Educational Institutions and related Educationai. (Fernandez) PK 332 of 1214