NEW BUSINESS  9.

COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM

HISTORY:

At the February 14, 2018 Commission meeting, a discussion to consider establishing a new Bark Beach in South Beach was referred to the Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee (“NCAC”).

ANALYSIS:

City staff attended the February 28, 2018 South of Fifth Neighborhood Association (“SOFNA”) meeting to speak about the Bark Beach program at North Shore Open Space Park. Scheduling, fees, rules and regulations, related beach clean-up and water quality testing were discussed.

As part of exploratory conversations, the beach behind Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park and the area in-between the jetty and lifeguard stand at South Pointe Park were mentioned as potential locations to expand Bark Beach programming to South Beach.

The majority of those who were in attendance were opposed to the idea of establishing a Bark Beach in the South Beach area.

CONCLUSION:

Discussion and direction on establishing a new bark beach in South Beach.