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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager 
DATE:March  7, 2018
 



SUBJECT:REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE OF A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE GARAGE RATE INCREASES APPROVED IN 2015.

ANALYSIS

On September 30, 2015, the City Commission approved Ordinance No. 2015-3966 amending several parking rates (see attached). 

 

The rate increases listed below are already in effect.

Parking Meter Rates

South Beach Parking Zone

on-street rates increase from $1.75 to $4.00 hourly

off-street rates increase from $1.75 to $2.00 hourly

East Middle Beach Zone

Restructure rates and hours of enforcement for Collins Avenue/Indian Creek between 23rd Street and 44th Streets to be consistent with rates and hours in South Beach

on-street rates increase from $1.00 to $3.00 hourly

off-street rates increase from $1.00 to $2.00 hourly

 

It is important to note that the hourly parking meter rate increases did not apply to Miami Beach residents. Miami Beach residents enjoy a reduced hourly parking meter rate of $1.00/hour citywide, through Parkmobile (payment mobile application).

Metered Parking Space Rentals

• Valet ramp space rental from $17.00 to $31.50 per day

• Construction space rental from $10.00 to $25.00 per day

• Special Event space rental from $10.00 to $25.00 per day

(no change for film/print space rentals)

Residential Parking Virtual Visitor Permits

Increased from $1.00 per day to $3.00 per day

 

However, the approved rate increases at garages has not taken effect since we did not have a mechanism to provide the discounted parking rate for residents.

 

We have now completed the transition of the gated parking equipment (SkiData) at nine (9) of ten (10) garages which includes payment acceptance via Parkmobile (mobile app).  Therefore, we can now extend the resident parking rate discount currently available at metered parking at our garages as well.

 

The remaining facility to transition is the 5th & Alton Garage where parking rates are governed by the developer pursuant to the development agreement and therefore not governed by city ordinance.

 

 

In summary, the approved increase to the garage rates would increase the first four (4) hours from $1/hour to $2/hour, which is the current rate at our parking lots.

 

We are ready to proceed with the rate increase and are seeking direction as to effective date.


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