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Resolution: R-21-0192
File Number: 8964
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 5/13/2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE CITY
MANAGER, THE DEPARTMENT OF CODE COMPLIANCE, AND THE MIAMI
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE AWARE OF, INVESTIGATE AND ENFORCE
STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, AS ALLOWED, WITH REGARD TO THE
RENTING, LEASING, AND OPERATION OF MOTORIZED VEHICLES
("ALTERNATE VEHICLES") THAT HAVE A DISPLACEMENT OF LESS THAN
FIFTY (50) CUBIC CENTIMETERS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
WHEREAS, during the ongoing Novel Coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic in the United
States, some people have taken to operating businesses in violation of State and Local laws;
and
WHEREAS, these actions create a danger to both residents, businesses and visitors to
our community as their actions can remain hidden and unchecked; and
WHEREAS, one such activity is the boom in renting and leasing of motorized vehicles or
alternate vehicles, as they are often referred, which have a displacement of less than fifty (50)
Cubic Centimeters; and
WHEREAS, these alternate vehicles can be motorized scooters, mopeds, golf carts and
motorized bicycles or skateboards; and
WHEREAS, these alternate vehicles can be seen not only operating on the roadways as
lawfully allowed but on sidewalks, bicycle paths, in parks and weaving in and out of traffic
creating a hazard for other vehicles and pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-207 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City
Code") requires any business operating in the City of Miami, Florida ("City") to apply for and
obtain a Certificate of Use ("CU") for the building or premises they use to operate their business
from; and
WHEREAS, Section 31-26 of the City Code requires any business operating in the City
of Miami, Florida ("City") to apply for and obtain a Business Tax Receipt ("BTR") for the
business they are operating in the City; and
WHERES, Section 322.01, Florida Statute defines motor vehicle as, "any self-propelled
vehicle, including a motor vehicle combination, not operated upon rails or guideway, excluding
vehicles moved solely by human power, motorized wheelchairs, and electric bicycles as defined
in s. 316.003;" and
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Enactment Number: R-21-0192
WHEREAS, mopeds and some other alternate vehicles are not exempt from the
requirement for the operator to have a valid driver's license pursuant to Section 322, Florida
Statute; and
WHEREAS, the requirements for operating motorized vehicles and some alternate
vehicles in the State of Florida are set forth in Chapter 316, Florida Statues; and
WHEREAS, businesses should not be operating in the City without the proper licensure
and vehicles should not be operated in the City without the necessary licensing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission hereby urges the City Manager, the Department
of Code Compliance, and the Miami Police Department to be aware of the ongoing problems
created by illegal motorized vehicle/alternate vehicle rentals, leasing, and usage and act in such
a manner as to enforce State and Local law to stop the illegal activities for the betterment of the
health, safety, and welfare of the City and its residents, business and visitors.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
1
i t6ria i ndez, Cify Attor iey 5/4/2021
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