Any violation of the emergency measure shall subject the individual, operator, business entity, or organization to arrest and criminal prosecution pursuant to Section 26-36 and Section 1-14 of the City Code. Furthermore, any violation of the provisions of this Order may subject an operator, business entity, or organization to the closure of the establishment for a period of at least 24 hours, or through the duration of the State of Emergency.
Effective tomorrow, July 16, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. all short-term rentals in the city are prohibited and must close per our latest
Emergency Order.
Short-term and vacation rentals shall cancel all existing reservations, and shall refrain from accepting new guests or making new reservations, until the Order expires or is otherwise amended.
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Safety For All
All persons in public spaces and places, both indoors and outdoors, are required to wear facial coverings
, as defined in the County’s EO 20-20, as amended.
Any person not wearing a facial covering is subject to a $50 civil fine.
We urge everyone to continue practicing social distancing and meticulously
wash your hands regularly. Learn more on our dedicated coronavirus webpage
here
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Virtual Culture
Oolite Arts is launching its first ever online film festival
Close Quarters Commissions,
showcasing the creativity of South Florida filmmakers during this trying time of tight spaces and limited resources.
Twelve filmmakers were each commissioned to make a film up to 3-minutes long during 2 weeks of quarantine.
RSVP
to join Oolite Arts
today, July 15, at 7 p.m.,
to see their only in Miami stories at their new online micro-film festival. View more in this week’s virtual culture guide
here
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Commission & Finance and Economic Resiliency Meetings
The next Commission meeting is being held
Friday, June 17 at 9 a.m.
and will be televised on MBTV and streamed live on
Facebook
.
The Finance and Economic Resiliency Meeting will follow at 10 a.m.
- How to provide spoken public comment during the City Commission Meeting: The public may provide spoken comment by dialing telephone 929.205.6099 or 888.475.4499 (Toll Free). The Webinar ID is 853 6106 2387#. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.
- How to submit written public comment before the City Commission Meeting: The public may submit written comments by sending an email to [email protected] by 5 p.m. the day before the Commission Meeting. Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the email subject line. Emails received will be forwarded to the Mayor and Commissioners and will be included as a part of the meeting record.
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Applications Are Open Now Through Friday
Miami-Dade County Emergency Rental
Assistance Program
The Board of County Commissioners created the
COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP),
providing one-time rental assistance grants to low and moderate income persons in Miami-Dade County that have lost income as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The initial funding for the program is $10 million from Miami-Dade County and will be allocated equally across all 13 commission districts.
The
ERAP will assist eligible residents in Miami-Dade who earn no more than 80 percent of the County area median income (AMI)
according to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines, currently have a written lease, are not a participant in other rental assistance programs, and have documentation showing that their household’s income was impacted by COVID-19.
Applicants are able to apply online now through
5 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020
. After completion of the application, which includes submission of supporting documentation, applicants will be notified via email if they have qualified for assistance. To submit an application, visit:
https://bit.ly/3iHM7E7
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Virtual Sustainachella
We continue to bring Virtual Sustainachella to provide the community with the knowledge and tools necessary to live a more sustainable lifestyle.
Friday, July 17
4 PM - 5 PM
Summer means enjoying the waters off our coast and bay as safely as possible. During this workshop, learn about the importance of boat safety and protecting the marine environment in preparation for the start of lobster mini season (July 29-30).
Click
here
to register now.
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Plasma Donation
As the number of COVID-19 infections rise in Florida, hospitals are facing critical shortages of convalescent plasma for treatment.
OneBlood is working with the public and physicians to coordinate the delivery of potential lifesaving COVID-19 convalescent plasma to those in need.
Transfusing the plasma that contains the antibodies into a person still fighting the virus can provide a boost to the patient’s immune system and potentially help them recover. Click
here
to learn more and how you can donate today.
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Drive-Thru Food Distribution
Feeding South Florida and Commissioner David Richardson will host a drive-thru food distribution on Saturday, July 18.
Saturday, July 18
9 AM - 11 AM
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
The food distribution is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Please remain in your car and open the trunk when it's your turn in line.
If you do not have a car and would like to qualify for food assistance, please call or register online. Phone: 305.604.CITY (2489) or
www.miamibeachfl.gov/food
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COVID-19 & Antibody Testing
Miami Beach Convention Center Testing Site
Both the COVID-19 active virus and antibody tests are available at the Miami Beach Convention Center testing facility located on 17 Street and Convention Center Drive. The testing capability for the active virus is 1,200 tests per day and the antibody testing has a capacity of 300 tests per day. Antibody results are typically provided within one hour while active virus results take a few days.
The COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-up testing site is available daily, including weekends, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Please note
, drive-thru testing wait times can be up to four hours. We encourage you to have a full tank of gas and bring water, snacks and anything you may need to prepare for a long wait.
Walk-Up Testing
The walk-up testing is located in the
parking lot at 21 Street and Collins Avenue.
Once you check-in, you can return to your vehicle or move away from the mobile testing unit for your own protection and to ensure social distancing. There is no need to stand in a line, you will receive a text message advising when the nurse is ready for you.
At both testing site locations, appointments are not necessary and testing is FREE and offered to anyone 18 years or older, regardless of COVID-19 symptoms.
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Stay Informed
Now more than ever it's important to get counted! So call up your friends and neighbors and ask them to visit
my2020census.gov
and make sure our community gets counted.
Visit our
dedicated, city-related coronavirus webpage
www.miamibeachfl.gov/coronavirus
f
or the most up-to-date information, including
important resources, impacts to city services and more.
Our city hotline at 305.604.CITY (2489) is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. You can also email your questions to
[email protected].
Or connect with us through social media via
email,
Nextdoor,
Facebook,
Twitter
and via text message (text MBAlert to 888777).
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