HomeMy WebLinkAboutLTC 299-2026 Parking Enforcement Efforts Update #5 June 29 2026 - July 5 2026MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LTC#299-2026 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Eric Carpenter, City Manager � �
July 13, 2026
Parking Enforcement Efforts Update #5: June 29, 2026 - July 5, 2026
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (L TC) is to provide a weekly update on enforcement
efforts by the Administration. This L TC is provided pursuant to Resolution No. 2026-34291
approved by the Mayor and City Commission ("City Commission") at the May 22, 2026, City
Commission meeting. The Administration was directed to publish a weekly L TC sharing enforcement metrics, citations, and towing data.
Citations Issued -Citation activity serves as a key indicator of enforcement efforts and
compliance initiatives throughout the City. The data reflects the Administration's ongoing commitment to ensuring adherence to parking regulations and maintaining turnover and
availability of parking resources for residents and visitors.
VIOLATIONS
6/29/2026-7/5/2026 Total (Since 6/1/2026) Weekly Average
Freight Loading Zone (FLZ) 200 822 164
No Permit in Res. Zones 742 3,157 631
Right of Way Viol. (ROW) 206 908 182
Other* 4,191 21,514 4,303
*Other -Citations covered under these include but are not limited to: Failure to Pay, Obstruction of Traffic,
Prohibited Parking, etc.
License Plate Recognition {LPR) Scans -LPR Scans conducted by enforcement personnel utilizing LPR technology. Scan volume provides insight into proactive enforcement activities and
operational efficiency, as officers use this technology to identify violations, monitor permit
compliance, and support overall parking management efforts.
SCANS
6/29/2026-7/5/2026 Total (Since 6/1/2026) Weekly Average
27,581 133,182 26,636
Towing-Towing activity represents enforcement actions taken in response to violations requiring
immediate remediation,including circumstances where vehicles impede public safety,violate
parking restrictions,or otherwise meet established towing criteria.
TOWS COMPLETED
6/29/2026-7/5/2026 Total (Since 6/1/2026)Weekly Average
395 1,806 361
Cancelled Tows-Tows requested that were subsequently cancelled prior to vehicle removal.
Cancelled tows may occur for various reasons,including instances where the vehicle owner
returns to address the violation before the tow is completed or when the tow company takes
longer than expected.This metric provides additional context regarding enforcement outcomes
and compliance behavior.
TOWS CANCELLED
6/29/2026-7/5/2026 Total (Since 6/1/2026)Weekly Average
139 627 125
Hours Worked-Staffing levels directly influence the Department's ability to conduct enforcement
operations and respond to community needs.This information provides context for the
enforcement metrics presented throughout this report and highlights the resources dedicated to
supporting parking compliance efforts.
PARKING ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST HOURS WORKED
6/29/2026-7/5/2026 Total (Since 6/1/2026)Weekly Average
1,774 7,688 1,538
The Administration will continue to monitor enforcement activity and staffing resources to ensure
effective and equitable enforcement of parking regulations throughout the City.Weekly reporting
will provide the Mayor and City Commission with ongoing transparency regarding operational
performance,emerging trends,and the Administration's efforts to maintain public safety and
parking accessibility for residents and visitors.
For more information regarding the Program,please contact William MacDonald,Parking Director
at williammacdonald@miamibeachfl.gov.
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