HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2016-106 Amends Parking Fees, Pursuant to Section 6-33, '' Schedule of Charges'' of Chapter 6, ''Beach and Public Parking Garage Parking'' of the City Code of Ordinances. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-106
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING PARKING FEES, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 6-33, "SCHEDULE OF CHARGES" OF CHAPTER 6, "BEACH
AND PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE PARKING" OF THE CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach, Florida, is authorized by state law to enact user
fees commensurate with the cost to the City of providing services, in such amounts as are
necessary for the conduct of municipal governmental affairs; and
WHEREAS, the City spends considerable sums of money in maintaining the beach area
of the City of Dania Beach as a public park, public beach and recreational area; and
WHEREAS, such sums of money are expended for direct costs, such as maintaining and
operating the City parking garage, cleaning the beach and recreational areas of debris, providing
lifeguard services and police protection to the beach area and parking garage; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach Code of Ordinances, pursuant to Section 6-33,
"Schedule of Charges" of Chapter 6, establishes a framework for parking fees; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to revise its parking fee schedules to continue and improve
the maintenance of the facilities identified above; and
WHEREAS, the fees contained in this Resolution have been developed to properly
reflect the costs for providing such services and are listed in Exhibit "A", a copy of which is
attached; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development believes that it is in the best
interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Dania Beach to approve the recommended fee
schedule;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct, and they are made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this
reference.
Section 2. That a parking fee schedule is adopted, a copy of which is attached as
Exhibit"A", which is made a part of and is incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
shall be repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and become effective upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED August 23 2016.
ATTEST:
LOUISE STILSON, CMC PdARCO A. SALVINO SR.
CITY CLERK ,ti MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO ORM ND CORRECTNESS:
THOM4 J. AASBRO
CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT "A"
SECTION 6-33, CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES
SCHEDULE OF PARKING FEES
(a) Beach Parking Fees
Beach Hourly Parking Rate (or any portion of an hour) $2.00 per hour
Resident Beach Parking Permit(in-state registration under age 65) $45.00 per year plus sales tax
Resident Beach Parking Permit(out-of-state registration under age $75.00 per year plus sales tax
65)
Resident Beach Parking Permit(in-state registration age 65 or more $25.00 per year plus sales tax
Resident Beach Parking Permit(out-of-state registration age 65 or $25.00 per year plus sales tax
more with proof of ownership)
The City Manager is authorized to adjust the hourly charge, due to special events,
weekends, holidays, seasonal demand or any or all of the foregoing, by an amount of up to an
additional one dollar ($1.00) for each hour or fraction of an hour of parking time. Beach parking
permits are issued annually to correspond with the City's fiscal year and shall not be prorated for
any fraction of a year.
(b) Parking Garage Fees
Parking Garage Hourly Parking Rate (or any portion of an hour) $1.00 per hour
Parking Garage Monthly Permit-Business Permit(or any part of a $55.00 per month plus sales tax
month)
Lost Parking Garage Ticket $10.00 minimum charge
Parking Garage License Agreements Fee as determined by contract
The City Manager is authorized to adjust the hourly charge, due to special events, weekends,
holidays, seasonal demand or any or all of the foregoing, by an amount of up to an additional one
dollar ($1.00) for each hour or fraction of an hour of parking time. Parking garage permits are
issued monthly and shall not be prorated for any fraction of a month.
(c) Resident: A "resident" is defined to mean a person who lives in the City and who
submits the following documentation:
1. A current Florida motor vehicle registration or copy of current existing fully executed
lease agreement for a vehicle registered in Florida to verify the applicant's name. If
the vehicle is registered to a business name, proof of ownership must be submitted to
verify the applicant's name as directly related to the business;
2. A current utility bill or voter's registration card in the same name of applicant as the
vehicle registration or lease agreement showing a Dania Beach address;
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3. The applicant must present and provide proof of identity to the City; and
4. Any resident claiming senior status must further demonstrate to the City the
following:
a) That his or her age is sixty-five (65) or more;
b) Proof of ownership of property in the City if presenting an out-of-state
registration; and
c) A current utility bill or voter's registration in the same name of the applicant
as the vehicle registration or lease agreement.
(d) Business: To qualify for business parking in the parking garage, the applicant must be an
employee or owner of a business establishment with a current valid City business tax
receipt issued to such business which business is located within 900 yards of the City
garage. Such owner or employee shall submit the following documentation:
1. Proof of employment by a downtown business meeting the above criteria;
2. Current motor vehicle registration or copy of fully executed lease agreement to
verify the applicant's name; and
3. Current valid driver's license.
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