LTC 112-2023 Dune Vegetation Trimming and Maintenance between 17-18 StreetsDocuSign Envelope ID: 20CF9368-9AA 2-43F0-B 1C1-7B 70B 7E47E3 3
MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
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DATE:
Honorable Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
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March 3, 2023 ["'
SUBJECT: Dune Vegetation Trimming and Maintenance between 17-18 Streets
Coastal dunes are an invaluable asset to coastal communities like Miami Beach. A healthy dune system
keeps our beaches healthy, minimizes beach erosion rates, and protects coastal infrastructure and
upland properties from storm damage. I am pleased to share another update on the trimming of dune
vegetation to create a more environmentally healthy dune system that is safer through CPTED - Crime
Prevention through Environmental Design.
Location: 17-18 Street
Date: March 7 - March 17, 2023
The project will be led by City-contracted personnel,
Superior Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc.
(Superior). The work includes trimming the existing
dune vegetation and removing invasive exotic
species in accordance with the City's Dune
Management Plan on the east side of the
beachwalk from the 17 Street dune crossover to
the 18 Street dune crossover.
In September 2022, dune trimming activity was
conducted in the north and south side of the Lincoln
Road intersection. Currently dune trimming activity
is ongoing in the vicinity of 15 - 16 Street The
department plans to continue dune trimming
activities in locations that are hot spots for crime
and vagrant & homeless encampments as identified
by the City's Police and Housing and Community
Services Department.
Background:
The Environment and Sustainability Department is working in collaboration with Public Works'
Greenspace Management Division, Police, and Housing and Community Services Departments,
conducting joint inspections and planning. Overgrown dune vegetation, including seagrapes, create
desirable locations for vagrants and homeless encampments. In many cases, the trimming of dune
vegetation to a shrub-like formation or structural pruning of undergrowth in shade-producing trees
discourages encampments by increasing visibility and eliminates potential spots considered as ideal for
such activity. The project is funded through the Environment and Sustainability budget.
112-2023
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In 2016, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2016-29296, approving the City's
Beachfront Management Plan, which includes the Dune Management Plan. The purpose of the Dune
Management Plan is to provide the framework and specifications that the City uses to maintain a resilient,
healthy, stable, and natural dune system as coastal wave defense that is appropriate for its location and
reduces public safety and maintenance concerns.
For any additional information, please feel free to contact Lindsey Precht, Environment and Sustainability
Department Assistant Director, at LindseyPrecht@miamibeachf]_gov.
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