HomeMy Public PortalAboutLTC 099-2017 Memorial Day Weekend PreparationsBAL HARBOUR
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OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
LETTER TO COUNCIL
NO. 099-2017
To: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council
From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager )tair
Da
te: May 26, 2017
Subject: Memorial Day Weekend Preparations
The purpose of this Letter to Council (LTC) is to inform you of the Village's plans to prepare
for the Memorial Day weekend. Our community experiences the impacts of the many
visitors that converge upon our beach, Haulover Park, the Bal Harbour Shops, and
neighboring cities during this major holiday weekend.
This year, Memorial Day Weekend commences on Friday, May 26 through Monday, May
29 (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 during the weekend:
• 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; however with the air
show taking place on Miami Beach this year we may experience congestion on
Saturday as well.
• Towing of Unauthorized Vehicles - Residents should be aware that unauthorized
vehicles that may park on your property cannot be removed by the Police
Department wreckers. The vehicle would need to be removed by the towing
companies that each association, has privately contracted with. The Bal Harbour
Police Department will respond to requests for police assistance; however, they will
not be able to intervene with the removal of these vehicles.
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• 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. Additionally, make sure to view the warning flags
for the day regarding the beach conditions.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to
contact me or Acting Chief De La Rosa.
JMG/MdIR