HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2025-34021RESOLUTION NO. 2025-34021
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO INCREASE POLICE VISIBILITY AND
PRESENCE ALONG NORTH BAY ROAD, AS OPERATIONALLY
FEASIBLE, IN RESPONSE TO HEIGHTENED REPORTS OF
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY AND POTENTIAL PUBLIC SAFETY
CONCERNS IN THE AREA.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach ("City") are
committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents, visitors, and businesses within the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City has received increased reports of suspicious activity and public safety
concerns along North Bay Road, creating apprehension among residents and impacting quality of
life; and
WHEREAS, enhanced police visibility and proactive patrols serve as an effective deterrent
to criminal activity, and provide reassurance to the community that public safety remains a top
priority; and
WHEREAS, at least since the current Chief of Police assumed leadership of the Miami
Beach Police Department, the Department has maintained a dedicated patrol vehicle assigned to
North Bay Road during every shift, reflecting the Chiefs commitment to consistent neighborhood
coverage and proactive policing; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of increasing police visibility and presence on North Bay Road is to
promote a stronger sense of safety, discourage unlawful behavior, and potentially foster greater
community trust and cooperation between residents and law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that through these increased police patrol efforts, whether by
vehicle, foot, or bicycle, residents will experience an improvement in their sense of safety, security
and peace of mind; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to direct the City Administration to take
appropriate action to increase police visibility and patrol presence, along North Bay Road, whether
by vehicle, foot, and/or bicycle patrols.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby direct the City Administration
to increase police visibility and presence along North Bay Road, as operationally feasible, in
response to heightened reports of suspicious activity and potential public safety concerns in the
area.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /7 day of �lu��l✓ 2025.
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Steven Meiner, Mayor APPROVED AS TO
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk DEC 2 2 2025'--Y� e ,Vic',&FOR EXECUTION
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: December 17, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
INCREASE POLICE VISIBILITY AND PRESENCE ALONG NORTH BAY ROAD, AS
OPERATIONALLY FEASIBLE, IN RESPONSE TO HEIGHTENED REPORTS OF
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY AND POTENTIAL PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS IN THE
AREA.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Kristen
Rosen Gonzalez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
None.
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.miamibeachflgov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
2019 of 3458
Is this a 'Residents Riaht to Know" item Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Pursuant to City Code Section 2.17? Project?
No No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which as defined in Code Sec 2-481
includes a Principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Co-sponsors)
Condensed Title
Direct Administration to Increase Police Visibility Along North Bay Road. (Dominguez) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
2020 of 3458