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Resolution
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 15-00143
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ADDING "MIAMI TODAY" TO
THE LIST OF NEWSPAPERS DESIGNATED TO BE USED FOR ADVERTISEMENTS
ON AN ONGOING BASIS, CONDITIONED UPON COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
REQUIREMENTS THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY FLORIDA STATUTES.
WHEREAS, the communication of information pertaining to the City of Miami's ("City")
governmental activities is vital to an informed and involved public; and
WHEREAS, Florida's Legislature established in section 50.31, Florida Statutes, certain criteria
for newspapers in which legal notices and process may be published; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that general -interest newspapers which are
largely circulated within the City limits and available to residents at no cost, significantly contributes to
informative coverage of City programs, policies, and services, in addition to City Commission decisions
that impact the community; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 94-755, adopted October 27, 1994, established certain criteria for
newspapers which City departments and offices are permitted to use for publishing public notices and
further listed the names of certain newspapers to be used for such notices; and
WHEREAS, "Miami Today" is a weekly newspaper that is headquartered in the City with a
history of 31 years of publishing experience and a circulation of 27,317;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted
by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The addition including "Miami Today" to the list of newspapers to be used by the City
for advertisements on an ongoing basis, as set out in Resolution No. 94-755, adopted October 27,
1994, and Resolution 95-480, adopted July 13, 1995, is accepted.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature
of the Mayor.{1}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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VI
ORIA M NDEZ
CITY ATTORNEY
City of Miami
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Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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