HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34157RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34157
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO STATION NOT LESS THAN ONE (1) POLICE
VEHICLE AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS ON 5TH STREET, 41ST STREET,
AND 71ST STREET, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 P.M. AND 5:00
A.M. DAILY, TO PROACTIVELY ISSUE CITATIONS FOR ILLEGAL AND
EXCESSIVE VEHICULAR MUFFLER, EXHAUST, AND OTHER NOISE;
AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE
MONTHLY REPORTS ON THE RESULTS OF THESE EFFORTS BY
LETTER TO COMMISSION (LTC), COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2026.
WHEREAS, unreasonable and excessive vehicular muffler and exhaust noise
emanating from vehicles and motorcycles continue to plague the City of Miami Beach,
creating a nuisance and adversely affecting the quality of life for residents, as evidenced
by the number of complaints we continue to receive regarding this issue; and
WHEREAS, such noise disturbances, particularly during overnight hours, deprive
residents of the peaceful enjoyment of their homes, disrupt their ability to rest, and
negatively impact the tranquility of the City; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2025, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2025-
33669, which directed enhanced enforcement of illegal and excessive vehicular
muffler/exhaust noise citywide, with a focus on 5th Street, 41 st Street, 71 st Street, and
Collins Avenue, and recognized that without effective remedial action, ongoing noise
disturbances would erode public trust and create dangerous conditions; and
WHEREAS, despite prior efforts, vehicular noise disturbances persist nearly
unabated, particularly in heavily traveled corridors during late -night hours when traffic
subsides, allowing for speeding, racing, and other activities that exacerbate illegal and
excessive exhaust noise; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission find it necessary to implement
additional targeted enforcement measures to address this continuing problem and protect
the health, safety, and welfare of residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to direct the Administration to
station not less than one (1) police vehicle at each of the following locations between the
hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. daily, for the purpose of proactively issuing citations
for illegal and excessive vehicular muffler, exhaust, and other noise:
5th Street at the MacArthur Causeway;
41st Street at Indian Creek Drive; and
71 st Street at Collins Avenue.
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 direct the City Administration to station not less than one (1) police
vehicle at specified locations on 5th street, 41 st street, and 71 st street, between the hours
of 10-00 p.m. and 5.00 a.m. daily, to proactively issue citations for illegal and excessive
vehicular muffler, exhaust, and other noise; and further, direct the Administration to
provide monthly reports on the results of these efforts by Letter to Commission (LTC),
commencing April 1, 2026.
PASSED and ADOPTED this e?S day of ,c4h 2026.
ATTEST:
Steven Meiner, Mayor
MAR U 3 2026
Rafael E. branado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Commissioner Laura Dominguez)
INCORP ORATE
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine:•.
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APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
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Discussion Items - R9 R
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Mayor Steven Meiner
DATE: February 25, 2026
TITLE: DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE ENHANCED ENFORCEMENT OF
ILLEGAL AND EXCESSIVE VEHICULAR MUFFLER AND EXHAUST NOISE
THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Vehicular noise disturbances, particularly from muffler and exhaust systems and engine revving,
continue nearly unabated in heavily traveled corridors, negatively impacting residents' quality of
life, tranquility, and health. These disturbances deprive residents of peaceful enjoyment of their
homes, disrupt sleep, and erode public trust in the City's ability to manage its roadways
effectively. Previously, Commissioner Laura Dominguez and I jointly sponsored Resolution No.
2025-33669 (with Commissioner Joseph Magazine as a co-sponsor), adopted on May 21, 2025,
which directed enhanced enforcement of illegal and excessive vehicular muffler and exhaust
noise citywide, with a focus on 5th Street, 41 st Street, 71 st Street, and Collins Avenue, and
required the Administration to develop targeted plans and provide monthly updates.
Attached for consideration is a proposed resolution that builds upon these efforts by directing the
City Administration to station not less than one (1) police vehicle at specified locations on 5th
Street, 41st Street, and 71st Street, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. daily, to
proactively issue citations for illegal and excessive vehicular muffler, exhaust, and other noise.
The resolution further requires the Administration to provide monthly reports on the results of
these enforcement efforts via Letter to Commission (LTC), commencing April 1, 2026.
I would like to discuss with my colleagues the adoption of the attached resolution to strengthen
enforcement and address ongoing noise issues that continue to generate complaints and plague
the City.
ANALYSIS
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.miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/citv-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
ZE
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Project?
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
Office of Mayor Steven Meiner
Sponsor(s)
Mayor Steven Meiner
Co-sponsor(s)
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Condensed Title
Disc/Act, Enhanced Enforcement of Vehicular Muffler & Exhaust Noise. (Meiner/Dominguez)
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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