LTC 138-2023 MidBeach Neighborhood Association {MBNA) - A Resolution of the MidBeach Neighborhood Association in Favor of Shutting the Door On Spring BreakM IA M I BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
LTC# 138-2023
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
Joseph M. Centorino, Inspector General
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk •"T'd FROM:
DATE: March 25, 2023
SUBJECT: MidBeach Neighborhood Association {MBNA) - A Resolution of the
MidBeach Neighborhood Association in Favor of Shutting the Door On
Spring Break
On behalf of the Mid Beach Neighborhood Association (MBNA) attached please find a Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIDBEACH NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
IN FAVOR OF SHUTTING THE DOOR ON SPRING BREAK
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A R E S O L U T IO N O F T H E M ID B E A C H N E IG H B O R H O O D
A S S O C IA T IO N (M B N A ) IN F A V O R O F S H U T T IN G
T H E D O O R O N S P R IN G B R E A K
WHEREAS, the MidBeach Neighborhood Association (MBNA) represents
more than sixty-four (64) condominiums and hotels and more than twelve-thousand
(12,000) units within the geographical boundaries of the City of Miami Beach from Collins
Avenue and Indian Creek Drive from 24" Street through 63" Street; and
WHEREAS, this resolution is specific to the temporary measures for Spring Break
2024 Miami Beach that abut the Mid Beach neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, MBNA member properties are aware of the Spring Break unruly and
criminal behavior and are deeply concerned with the citywide impacts; and
WHEREAS, closing businesses earlier in the area south of 23rd Street along Ocean
Drive, Collins Avenue, and Washington Avenue during the second and third weekends in March
would prevent late night chaotic gatherings; and
WHEREAS, rolling back late night alcohol sales citywide should be considered during
the same weekends of March to control the tone of privately promoted activities for spring break
beyond the geographical area south of 23rd Street along Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, and
Washington Avenue; and
WHEREAS, instituting curfews in advance of Spring Break's busiest weekends for 2024
to the fullest extent permitted by law would inform visitors in advance of their entry into the city; and
WHEREAS, establishing a fenced in gun free zone on Ocean Drive and Lummus Park
with consolidated entry points with metal detectors by creating a fenced perimeter around the area
west of the Beachwalk to Ocean Court would provide safe environments similar to Coconut
Grove Arts Festival and the Ultra Music Festival; and
WHEREAS, the Beachwalk that connects South to North Miami Beach should be
considered to be included in the gun free zones during high-impact weeks; and
WHEREAS, increasing and/or limiting non-residential parking during spring break
should be considered in collaboration with law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, requesting additional support for law enforcement from Miami-Dade County,
the State of Florida, and our other mutual aide partners to flood the area and side streets with highly
visible police presence, strictly enforce open container and marijuana consumption, and protect our
residential areas like Flamingo Park, West Avenue, South of Fifth, among others; and
WHEREAS, Strictly enforcing traffic infractions and expanding DIU checkpoints in Miami
Beach; and
WHEREAS, MBNA urges the City of Miami Beach Mayor and Commissioners for
the betterment of the entire City to fully support the temporary measures outlined above
for 2024 Spring Break.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
Anamarie Ferreira de Melo, President
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Deborah Lake, Vice-President/Secretary
Joined by MBNA Executive Board Members:
Justin Jacobs, Treasurer - Caribbean Condominium
Alicia A Casanova - Green Diamond Condominium
Esteban Porcelli - King David Tower
Michele Redlich - Fontainebleau Hotel & Residences
Oscar Vazquez - Atlantis Club Condominium
Jose Flores - The Miami Beach EDITION
Dated this 24th day of March, 2023