R7AA - Approve Private Parking Lot Signage

Resolutions - R7 AA

R7 AA A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 106-118 OF THE CITY CODE, THE PRIVATE PARKING LOT SIGNAGE AND STICKERS, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBITS “A,” “B,” AND “C,” RESPECTIVELY, TO BE PRODUCED BY THE CITY AND PROVIDED TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATE PROPERTIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR PAID MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING, UPON PAYMENT OF THE CITY’S ADMINISTRATIVE COST OF PRODUCTION AS SET FORTH IN APPENDIX “A” OF THE CITY CODE, SO THAT THE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF SUCH PRIVATE PROPERTIES MAY POST THE REQUIRED SIGNAGE AND STICKERS, IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 106-118, IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS ARE AWARE THAT THE PROPERTY IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND IS NOT A PUBLIC PARKING LOT OR FACILITY OPERATED BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex Fernandez.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The sponsor of this item requests that the Administration be prepared to address the fiscal impact of this proposed measure, if any, at the City Commission meeting.

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

City Attorney

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Approve Private Parking Lot Signage. (Fernandez) CA

Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)

RESOLUTION NO. -----

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 106-118 OF THE CITY CODE, THE PRIVATE PARKING LOT SIGNAGE AND STICKERS, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBITS "A," "B," AND "C," RESPECTIVELY, TO BE PRODUCED BY THE CITY AND PROVIDED TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATE PROPERTIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR PAID MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING, UPON PAYMENT OF THE CITY'S ADMINISTRATIVE COST OF PRODUCTION AS SET FORTH IN APPENDIX "A" OF THE CITY CODE, SO THAT THE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF SUCH PRIVATE PROPERTIES MAY POST THE REQUIRED SIGNAGE AND STICKERS, IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 106-118, IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS ARE AWARE THAT THE PROPERTY IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND IS NOT A PUBLIC PARKING LOT OR FACILITY OPERATED BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY.

WHEREAS, Section 106-118 of the City Code provides for the regulation and approval of signage for private parking lots open to the public for paid motor vehicle parking, to ensure clarity and prevent public confusion regarding the nature and ownership of such parking facilities; and

WHEREAS, private properties open to the public for paid parking have, on many occasions, continued to be mistakenly perceived by motor vehicle drivers as public parking facilities operated by the City of Miami Beach ("City"); and

WHEREAS, in order to further address this issue, the City seeks to provide, at a minimal cost to private parking lot owners and operators, standardized private parking lot signage and stickers to the owners and operators of such properties, in order to clearly indicate that these properties are private and not public parking lots or facilities; and

WHEREAS, the signage and stickers to be provided to private property owners and operators upon payment of the City's administrative cost of production, have been designed, pursuant to Section 106-118 of the City Code, in a uniform and readily identifiable manner with a distinct color scheme, to aid in ensuring that motor vehicle drivers are conspicuously and unequivocally informed about the nature of the parking facility; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-33449, the Mayor and City Commission previously approved the 18" x 24" sign depicted in Exhibit "A," which remains unaltered; and

WHEREAS, the 3" x 3" stickers required by subsection (a)(2) of Section 106-118 to be affixed to the front of every sign displaying any payment information and to the front of every pay-on-foot meter located within the private property, are depicted in Exhibit "B" attached and incorporated herein; and

WHEREAS, the 12" x 18" sign required by subsection (c) of Section 106-118 to be installed at the head of every parking space designated for use by a disabled person is depicted in Exhibit "C" attached and incorporated herein; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission find that the approval of such signage and stickers, as attached and incorporated herein as Exhibits "A," "B," and "C," serves the public interest by promoting greater transparency, reducing confusion, and fostering compliance with the City Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City Commission hereby approve, pursuant to Section 106-118 of the City Code, the private parking lot signage and stickers, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibits A," "B," and "C," respectively, to be produced by the City and provided to owners and operators of private properties open to the public for paid motor vehicle parking, upon payment of the City's administrative cost of production as set forth in Appendix "A" of the City Code, so that the owners and operators of such private properties may post the required signage and stickers, in a manner consistent with Section 106-118, in order to ensure that motor vehicle drivers are aware that the property is private property and is not a public parking lot or facility operated by a governmental entity.

PASSED and ADOPTED this

ATTEST:

Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk

(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez)

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Steven Meiner, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION

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City Attorney

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WARNING PRIVATE LOT

THIS LOT IS PRIVATE PROPERTY

THIS IS NOTA PUBLIC PARKING FACILITY

PENALTY FOR NONPAYMENT, IS TOWING VEHICLE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.

ADA PLACARDS / PARKING PERMITS ARE NOT HONORED AT THIS FACILITY.

NOTICE: PAY TO PARK

EXHIBIT "A"

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PRIVATE LOT TOWING ENFORCED

EXHIBIT "B"

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PRIVATE

PROPERTY

PAYMENT REQUIRED

DISABLED PERMITS

NOT ACCEPTED IN

LIEU OF PAYMENT

TOW-AWAY-ZONE

EXHIBIT "C"

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