C4T - Discuss Action on Improper Lane Closures

Committee Referrals - C4 T

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

Please place on the May 21, 2025 agenda a referral to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee to discuss the enforcement options available to the City with regard to contractors that improperly close lanes on roadways for construction, maintenance, and/or utility- related roadwork.

The City continues to experience major traffic congestion and disruptions due to contractors erroneously closing lanes beyond the portion of the roadway(s) designated for lane closures and/or disregarding the authorized lane closure hours. Oftentimes, these contractors are working on State roads and are in violation of terms set forth by the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) in the contract plans / maintenance of traffic (“MOT”) by closing lanes before and/or after the designated hours.

Accordingly, I would ask that the Administration be prepared to discuss at Committee the enforcement actions that have been, or can be, taken against contractors that improperly close lanes on roadways for construction, maintenance, and/or utility-related work.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

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 Mayor Steven Meiner

Sponsor(s)

Mayor Steven Meiner

Co-sponsor(s)

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Condensed Title

Ref: PSNQLC - Enforcement Against Contractors Improperly Closing Lanes on Roadways. (Meiner/Bhatt)

Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)