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F LO RI DA'S PARA D I S E
OFFICE OF THE VIT LAGE MANAGER
NO. 093-2015
LETTER TO COUNCIL
TO: Mayor Martin Packer and Members of the Village Council
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager I y6y y/�
DATE: May 22, 2015 Cl
SUBJECT: Bal Harbour Police Department - Memorial Day Weekend Preparations
The purpose of this Letter to Council (LTC) is to inform and reiterate the Police Chief's briefing at
the May 19, 2015 Council meeting regarding the Police Departments preparations for Memorial
Day weekend. The attached letter was sent to all residents in Bal Harbour Village and shares
details regarding the Village's efforts to help ensure a safe holiday weekend for our residents and
visitors.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to call me or the
Chief directly.
JMG/MNO
Dear Resident:
As you know, Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us. Our community certainly experiences
the impacts of the many visitors that converge upon our beach, Haulover Park and neighboring
cities during this major holiday weekend.
Please keep in mind that this year Memorial Day Weekend commences on Saturday, May 23,
2015 through Monday, May 25, 2015 (Memorial Day). Much like in years past, we expect to see
a substantial increase in traffic during the holiday weekend. As a result, the Bal Harbour Village
Police Department has developed an operational plan that will address the increased volume of
visitors to the Village, and specifically the impact this poses to our residents. The Village will
have additional police staffing and directed patrol activities. It is our goal to ensure the public
safety for our residents and visitors and to address the particular needs created by the
increased volume of both vehicular and foot traffic within our jurisdiction.
The following are some useful and important reminders for you and your family during Memorial
Day Weekend 2015:
-Traffic: Residents should expect traffic congestion in the area, particularly during the daylight
hours. Based on the experience over the past several years, peak traffic congestion occurs on
the Sunday of this holiday weekend.
*Towing of Unauthorized Vehicles: Residents should be aware that unauthorized vehicles that
may park on your property cannot be removed by Bal Harbour Police Department (BHPD)
wreckers. The vehicle would need to be removed by the towing companies that each of your
associations have privately contracted. The Bal Harbour Police Department will respond to
requests for police assistance; however, the BHPD will not be able to intervene with the removal
of these vehicles.
-Beach Safety: As you enjoy the Village's beautiful beaches, please remember that there are no
lifeguards on duty. As recommended by the U.S. Lifesaving Association, abide by the most
common safety tips - swim with a buddy (if possible), use sunscreen and drink water.
ou enjoy a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend. If you have any questions,
free to contact me.
655 Ninety -Sixth Street • Bal Harbour, Florida 33154 9 305-866-5000 • Fax 305-993-5163