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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-25958
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FINDING AND
DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A PARKING EMERGENCY
ON THE FOLLOWING RESPECTIVE DATES FOR THE
FOLLOWING RESPECTIVE EVENTS; SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2005
FOR THE IACP (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS
OF POLICE); NOVEMBER 4-13, 2005, FOR THE SOUTH
FLORIDA AUTO SHOW; NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 4, 2005,
FOR ART BASEL; DECEMBER 31 - JANUARY 1, 2006, FOR
NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENT; JANUARY 5-9, 2006, FOR ART
MIAMI; JANUARY 13-15, 2006, FOR ART DECO WEEKEND;
FEBRUARY 3-5, 2006, FOR GRAPHICS OF THE AMERICAS;
FEBRUARY 16-20, 2006, FOR THE NMMA MIAMI
INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW; AND MAY 25-29, 2006, FOR
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND; ALLOWING FOR THE USE OF
VACANT SURFACE LOTS FOR SELF-PARKING AND VALET
PARKING.
WHEREAS, the City has historically experienced parking shortages during
major events such as Memorial Day Weekend, New Year's Eve, the NMMA Boat
Show, Graphics of the Americas, and the Auto Show; and
WHEREAS, during these various weekends throughout the year, severe
parking demand has historically lead to mobility problems and ultimately gridlock on
our City's roadway system; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has found that allowing for the use of vacant
surface parking lots for additional parking opportunities during high impact events,
coupled with an enhanced park and ride circulator program service, has alleviated
the mobility problems and gridlock anticipated during these event weekends; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, the City is expected to experience increased traffic
and parking demands during the following specified dates and events:
Event
International Association Chiefs of Police
South Florida Auto Show
Art Basel
New Year's Eve
Art Miami
Art Deco Weekend
Graphics of the Americas
NMMA International Boat Show
Memorial Day Weekend
Dates
September 24-26, 2005
November 4-13, 2005
November 30 - Dec. 4, 2005
December 31 - Jan. 1, 2006
January 5-9, 2006
January 13-15, 2006
February 3-5, 2006
February 16-20, 2006
May 25-29,2006; and
WHEREAS, the Administration shall require parking operators and/or lot
owners to secure the appropriate insurance and occupational licenses, as required
by the Miami Beach City Code, to operate the referenced lots for self-parking and/or
valet parking, for these events; and
WHEREAS, the City's Transportation and Parking Committee endorsed this
recommendation at its June 20, 2005 meeting.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and
Commission hereby find and declare the existence of a parking emergency on the
following respective dates for the following respective events; September 24-26,
2005 for the IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police); November 4-13,
2005, for the South Florida Auto Show; November 30 - December 4, 2005, for Art
Basel; December 31 - January 1, 2006, for New Year's Eve Event; January 5-9,
2006, for Art Miami; January 13-15, 2006, for Art Deco Weekend; February 3-5,
2006, for Graphics of the Americas; February 16-20, 2006, for the NMMA Miami
International Boat Show; and May 25-29,2006, for Memorial Day Weekend; allowing
for the use of vacant surface lots for self-parking and valet parking operations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of
,2005.
ATTeST.:
David Dermer
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Condensed Title:
Declaration of a parking emergency during specified dates of the respective events outlined below to be
utilized for self-parking and valet parking. The Administration further recommends authorizing the City
Manager to require parking operators to secure the appropriate insurance and Occupational Licenses
re uired b the Ci Code to 0 erate self- arkin and/or valet arkin 0 erations for this ur ose.
Issue:
Whether to declare a parking emergency during specified events and dates outlined below for vacant
surface lots to be utilized for self-parking and valet parking:
Item Summary/Recommendation:
During certain events throughout the year, severe parking demand leads to mobility problems and ultimately
gridlock on our City's roadway system. This fact has been experienced during Boat Show, Memorial Day
Weekend, New Year's Eve, and other events. The creation of additional parking opportunities for visitors to
the City during high impact events, coupled with an enhanced park and ride circulator program alleviates the
mobility problems and gridlock anticipated during these events. The following is a listing of the events and
their respective anticipated dates.
Event
International Association Chiefs of Police
South Florida Auto Show
Art Basel
New Year's Eve
Art Miami
Art Deco Weekend
Graphics of the Americas
NMMA International Boat Show
Memorial Day Weekend
Dates
September 24-26, 2005
November 4-13, 2005
November 30 - December 4, 2005
December 31, 2005 - January 1, 2006
January 5 - 9, 2006
January 13 - 15, 2006
February 3 - 5, 2006
February 16 - 20, 2006
May 25 - 29, 2006
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION.
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
N/A
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
D 2
3
4
Finance Dept. Total
Si n-Ofts:
Department Director
Assistant City Manager
City Manager
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To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and Date: July 27,2005
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez q,-f
City Manager d
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A
PARKING EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO INCREASED TRAFFIC AND
PARKING DEMAND ON THE FOLLOWING RESPECTIVE DATES FOR
THE FOLLOWING RESPECTIVE EVENTS; SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2005 FOR
THE IACP (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE);
NOVEMBER 4-13, 2005 FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA AUTO SHOW;
NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 4, 2005 FOR ART BASEL; DECEMBER 31,
2005 - JANUARY 1,2006 FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENT; JANUARY 5-9,
2006 FOR ART MIAMI; JANUARY 13-15, 2006 FOR ART DECO
WEEKEND; FEBRUARY 3-5, 2006 FOR GRAPHICS OF THE AMERICAS;
FEBRUARY 16-20,2006 FOR THE NMMA MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT
SHOW; MAY 25-29, 2006 FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND; ALLOWING
FOR THE USE OF SPECIFIED VACANT SURFACE LOTS CITYWIDE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANAL YSIS
During certain events throughout the year, severe parking demand leads to mobility
problems and ultimately gridlock on our City's roadway system. This fact has been
experienced during various events including, Boat Show, Auto Show, Memorial Day
Weekend, and New Year's Eve. The creation of additional parking opportunities for visitors
to the City during high impact events, coupled with an enhanced park and ride circulator
program alleviates the mobility problems and gridlock anticipated during these events.
The following is a listing of the events and their respective anticipated emergency dates.
Event
International Association Chiefs of Police
South Florida Auto Show
Art Basel
New Year's Eve
Art Miami
Art Deco Weekend
Graphics of the Americas
NMMA International Boat Show
Memorial Day Weekend
Dates
September 24-26, 2005
November 4-13, 2005
November 30 - December 4, 2005
December 31 - January 1, 2006
January 5-9,2006
January 13-15, 2006
February 3-5, 2006
February 16-20, 2006
May 25-29, 2006
CONCLUSION
The Mayor and City Commission should approve the declaration of a parking emergency
during the specified dates of the respective events outlined above to be utilized for self-
parking and valet parking. The Administration further requests that the Mayor and City
Commission authorize the City Manager to require parking operators to secure the
appropriate insurance and Occupational Licenses required by the City Code to operate
self-parking and/or valet parking operations for this purpose.
JMGfTH/SF
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