C7AI - Extend Bark Beach Operating Hours

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO EXTEND BARK BEACH OPERATING HOURS TO MATCH NORMAL BEACH OPERATING HOURS OF 5:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M., EXCEPT DURING SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON. DURING THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, DESIGNATED AS SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON, BARK BEACHES SHALL OPERATE FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M., IN ALIGNMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SEA TURTLE SURVEY SCHEDULES, FWC GUIDANCE, AND THE CITY'S SEA TURTLE NESTING PROTECTION ORDINANCE. THE ADMINISTRATION IS DIRECTED TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO IMPLEMENT THE UPDATED HOURS, INCLUDING SIGNAGE, PUBLIC COMMUNICATION, AND COORDINATION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF.