A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY FEE BOOKLET RELATED TO PARKING FEES AND FINES AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC FEE PERMITS AND OTHER FEES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF: BUDGET & MONITORING DIRECTOR)

Summary

This Resolution amends the City of Hallandale Beach Fee Booklet for Fiscal Year 2025-26, introducing significant changes to parking fees and fines, and establishing new Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) permit fees. Parking fine adjustments aim to improve compliance and public safety, increasing holiday hourly rates from $5 to $6-$8, electric vehicle overstay charges from $10/hr to $45/hr, and standard parking violations from $34 to $45. Other fines, like occupying an EV charging space or parking with no plate, increase to $125-$130. These parking changes are projected to generate an additional $180,000 in annual revenue. Additionally, new MOT permit fees are established to recover costs for plan review, inspections, and enforcement of work in the public right-of-way, including application fees for lane/sidewalk closures ($120-$160) and daily usage fees for obstructions ($0.15-$0.45 per linear foot/day). The Resolution takes effect immediately upon its passage and adoption on January 21, 2026.

Citizen Impact

Residents will face higher parking fines and holiday parking rates, particularly repeat violators and those with electric vehicles. New Maintenance of Traffic permit fees will be incurred by businesses and contractors working in public areas, which could indirectly affect project costs or timelines, but aims to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion from uncoordinated work.

Confidence

high