R9W - Discuss 12th St Crosswalks

Discussion Items - R9 R9W

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

The City Administration (“Administration”) recommends that the Mayor and City Commission (“City Commission”) discuss and concur with the Administration immediately filing of a request for administrative proceedings, pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, through the State of Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) regarding the recent FDOT mandate to remove the decorative (i.e. non-standard) pedestrian crosswalks on Ocean Drive and 12 Street (the “Crosswalks”).

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

The City completed the construction of the iconic Crosswalks in October 2018. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Crosswalks was held on November 9, 2018.

On August 21, 2025, the Administration received a letter from the FDOT (Attachment A) identifying the Crosswalks as non-compliant and requiring the City to remove the pavement surfaces at the Crosswalks by September 4, 2025 or the FDOT would remove the Crosswalks and assess the City for the costs incurred in association with the removal of the Crosswalks. Moreover, the letter stipulated that the FDOT will pursue withholding of state funds as permitted by the law should the City decide not to comply. The letter provided that the City may request an Administrative Hearing pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes within 14 days of receiving the letter (September 4, 2025) regarding FDOT’s decision on this matter. The Administration has the authority to file the request for the administrative hearing and intends to do so but wanted to provide the opportunity for discussion as the hearing and FDOT follow up actions may happen before the next scheduled meeting of the Commission.

ANALYSIS

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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

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CONCLUSION

The Administration recommends that the City Commission discuss and concur with the Administration direction to pursue, on an immediate basis, administrative proceedings, pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, with regard to the recent FDOT mandate requiring the City to remove the Crosswalks by September 4, 2025.

Applicable Area

South Beach

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): N/A

Department

Transportation and Mobility

Sponsor(s)

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Discuss/Take Action on the Ocean Drive and 12th Street Pedestrian Crosswalk. TR

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