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Ordinances - R5 G

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:	Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:	Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE:	March 13, 2024
	10:40 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
SUBJECT:	AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 66 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTITLED "MARINE STRUCTURES, FACILITIES AND VESSELS," BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV., ENTITLED "VESSELS," BY AMENDING SECTION 66-151 THEREOF, ENTITLED "LAUNCHING, HAULING AND DOCKING AT PUBLIC SEAWALL, ETC., PROHIBITED – UNAUTHORIZED VESSELS: ENFORCEMENT," BY PROHIBITING THE DOCKING OR MOORING OF VESSELS AT OR ALONG CERTAIN PUBLIC PROPERTY, AND MODIFYING THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TOWING OF UNAUTHORIZED VESSELS DOCKED OR OTHERWISE SECURED ALONG THE CITY’S PUBLIC PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Was 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 name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A

ANALYSIS

The proposed Ordinance was approved on first reading at the February 21, 2024 City Commission meeting. No changes have been made between first and second reading.

The Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on March 1, 2024.

See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Likely a positive financial impact to the City with fewer signs required to be printed, ordered and installed. The ordinance will only require signs having to be posted every 100 feet instead of every 25 feet, and also removes the additional requirement of having to post 3 -6 feet above ground, as well.

Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14?		Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
No		No

Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney

Sponsor
Commissioner David Suarez and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description
	Commission Memorandum
	Ordinance