Dania Beach CRA board backs exploring small parking study around City Hall

Executive Director Candida Sosa Cruz told the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency on June 9 that staff would like board consensus to pursue a small, targeted parking study around City Hall.

"I would like to go out do a parking study in the area surrounding City Hall," Executive Director Candida Sosa Cruz said, outlining two primary goals: identifying new on‑street parking spaces and evaluating paid street parking through an app. She said the study would focus on First Street and the streets immediately north and south of City Hall, where complaints have increased about vehicles parking overnight and blocking customer access.

Board members raised operational questions about the study’s scope and potential design. Board member Ryan asked whether the study would identify how many additional spaces could be added and whether angled parking might be considered; staff said the study could examine angle parking, converting swales to asphalt parking where regulations allow, and other physical options. Staff noted some locations are restricted by emergency and bus circulation rules and would require regulatory review.

Board member Ramoli suggested approaching a private property owner about offering valet service as an alternative to towing, saying it could preserve goodwill and provide a revenue stream for the property owner. Staff said the study’s initial purpose is to identify what is feasible and to provide findings the board can use to budget and prioritize improvements.

The board agreed to receive a formal proposal and presentation before staff moved ahead. The discussion concluded with members asking staff to refine the study scope and provide cost information prior to issuing any solicitation.