Signs would tell beachgoers the sand is free and rental chairs can be moved
A Fernandez resolution, deferred twice, would post signs at Miami Beach entrances saying no one has to rent a chair and unused rental gear can be moved on request.
Miami Beach would post signs at beach entrances telling visitors the city’s beaches are public and free under a resolution on the Nov. 18 City Commission consent agenda.
The signs would also say that beachgoers can use their own towels or chairs without renting concession equipment, that empty concession chairs and umbrellas will be moved on request at no charge, and that rentals are an optional amenity, according to the resolution (item C7 U). The city administration would work with the sponsor on where the signs go.
Vice Mayor Alex Fernandez sponsors the item, with Commissioners David Suarez and Tanya K. Bhatt as co-sponsors. It was deferred at the Sept. 10 and Oct. 14 meetings, the agenda shows. The memo lists no cost.
The same agenda includes a proposal to keep lifeguards on duty until 8 p.m. on spring weekends. The commission meets at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive.
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