C4W - Discuss Flamingo Dr. Security District

Committee Referrals - C4 C4W

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

Please place on the April 23, 2025 agenda a referral to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee (the “Committee”) to discuss the potential creation of a special taxing district to fund the installation of guard gates and/or the implementation of other security services or features along Flamingo Drive.

There has been growing concern among residents and community leaders in many of the City’s single-family neighborhoods regarding the need for enhanced security measures. Specifically, the installation of guard gates at key access points and the implementation of other security systems are being considered as a means to improve safety and mitigate potential risks. In light of these concerns, I would like the Committee to explore the feasibility of establishing a special taxing district within the Flamingo Drive neighborhood to fund such security measures while also addressing the need for a sustainable financial mechanism for ongoing maintenance, improvements, and/or services.

The Administration and Office of the City Attorney should be prepared to discuss the following at Committee, as applicable: • Review of existing security concerns in the neighborhood, and determine which security measures, such as guard gates, roving private security, or surveillance systems, would be most beneficial. • Identification of ideal locations for guard gates along Flamingo Drive. • Presentation of preliminary cost analysis of the proposed security measures, including installation and ongoing maintenance costs and corresponding financial implications for property owners. • Discussion regarding the legal requirements to create a special taxing district for these purposes.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)

If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONCLUSION

Applicable Area

Citywide

Was this 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 the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):

Department

Office of Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Co-sponsor(s)

Commissioner Laura Dominguez Commissioner David Suarez

Condensed Title

Ref: FERC - Flamingo Drive Security Special Taxing District. (Fernandez/Dominguez/Suarez)

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