The Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) has a longstanding history of securing the Drum Circle event for over a decade with minimal issues reported throughout the years. Based on the Police Department's experience in managing this event, it is anticipated that extending beach hours until 11:00 PM on the evening of the Drum Circle event (when such activities occur on weekends outside of turtle nesting season) would not significantly impact the Department's operational capabilities nor compromise public safety.
Additionally, it is important to note that MBPD currently staffs the Drum Circle event on an overtime basis, not only on the day of the full moon but also on the preceding day as well. Extending beach hours until 11:00 PM would influence the Department's operational timetable on weekend evenings, particularly Fridays and Saturdays. Considering that this change would only apply to these weekend nights for the remainder of the year (October – December 2024), it represents a minimal adjustment with only two (2) weekends outside of turtle nesting season in 2024. This underscores the manageable nature of the proposed extension and its limited impact on Department resources.
LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE
In accordance with Resolution No. 2023-32857, adopted by the City Commission on December 13, 2023, the following information has been provided by the primary item sponsor as it relates to the subject ordinance amendment:
1. Was the Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
2. If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): Not Applicable