HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34102RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34102
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION
TO IDENTIFY, IN AN LTC TRANSMITTED WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS, ONE
OR MORE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS TO SET FORTH THE SCOPE
AND COST TO CONDUCT A LEGALLY SUFFICIENT SAFETY STUDY TO
IDENTIFY WHICH SIDEWALKS IN THE CITY MAY SAFELY
ACCOMMODATE THE OPERATION OF ONE OR MORE "PERSONAL
DELIVERY DEVICE[S]" AND "MOBILE CARRIERS]", IN COMPLIANCE
WITH SECTION 316.2071, FLORIDA STATUTES, WHICH AUTHORIZES
THE OPERATION OF PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES AND MOBILE
CARRIERS ON SIDEWALKS AND CROSSWALKS, BUT EXPRESSLY
PERMITS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL
REGULATIONS RELATED TO THEIR SAFE OPERATION.
WHEREAS, Section 316.2071, Florida Statutes, authorizes the operation of "personal
delivery devices" (PDDs) and "mobile carriers" on sidewalks and crosswalks throughout the State
of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the statute expressly permits local governments to impose additional
regulations related to the safe operation of these devices, recognizing the importance of ensuring
pedestrian safety and maintaining the integrity of public rights -of -way; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach seeks to evaluate which sidewalks within the City
may safely accommodate the operation of one or more PDDs and mobile carriers, consistent with
applicable law and best practices for pedestrian safety; and
WHEREAS, to accomplish this, the City Administration should identify one or more
professional consultants qualified to set forth the scope and cost to conduct a legally sufficient
safety study addressing these issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby direct the
City Administration to identify, in an LTC transmitted within sixty (60) days, one or more
professional consultants to set forth the scope and cost to conduct a legally sufficient safety study
to determine which sidewalks in the City may safely accommodate the operation of one or more
"personal delivery device[s]" and "mobile carrier[s", in compliance with Section 316.2071, Florida
Statutes, which authorizes the operation of personal delivery devices and mobile carriers on
sidewalks and crosswalks, but expressly permits local governments to impose additional
regulations related to their safe operation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this S day of
ATTEST: FEB 0 9 2026
Rafael E. dranacM,lCity Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt)
F4 b rN 2026.
teven Meiner, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
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& FOR EXECUTION
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: February 5, 2026
TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
IDENTIFY, IN AN LTC TRANSMITTED WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS, ONE OR MORE
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS TO SET FORTH THE SCOPE AND COST TO
CONDUCT A LEGALLY SUFFICIENT SAFETY STUDY TO IDENTIFY WHICH
SIDEWALKS IN THE CITY MAY SAFELY ACCOMMODATE THE OPERATION OF
ONE OR MORE "PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE[S)" AND "MOBILE CARRIER[S)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 316.2071, FLORIDA STATUTES, WHICH
AUTHORIZES THE OPERATION OF PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES AND
MOBILE CARRIERS ON SIDEWALKS AND CROSSWALKS. BUT EXPRESSLY
PERMITS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
RELATED TO THEIR SAFE OPERATION.
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BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
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.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
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Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Project?
M
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 Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Sidewalk Safety Study for Personal Delivery Devices and Mobile Carriers. (Bhatt) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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