C4AM - Sanitation Enforcement Officer
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REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION REGARDING ASSIGNING A CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER EXCLUSIVELY TO SANITATION ENFORCEMENT AND OVERSIGHT.
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C4 AM REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION REGARDING ASSIGNING A CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER EXCLUSIVELY TO SANITATION ENFORCEMENT AND OVERSIGHT. Applicable Area:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Please refer a discussion to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (“PSNQLC”) to discuss/take action regarding the recommendation made by the Ad Hoc Sanitation Advisory Committee at its October 23, 2025 meeting, as documented in LTC 479-2025.
The Committee identified several opportunities to enhance sanitation operations throughout the City and recommended that one of the existing Code Compliance Officer positions currently funded by the Public Works Sanitation Division be assigned exclusively to sanitation-related enforcement and oversight.
The proposed responsibilities for this dedicated officer would include:
Enforcing illegal dumping and littering regulations Enforcing recycling and contamination regulations Maintaining alleyway cleanliness Managing overflowing dumpsters and containers Supporting the City’s broader waste reduction and cleanliness goals
The Administration is requested to evaluate this recommendation and provide guidance or action steps for implementation.
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
Is this a “Residents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?
Yes
No
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 Tanya K. Bhatt
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Ref: PSNQLC - Assigning Code Compliance Officer to Sanitation Oversight. (Bhatt)