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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Cover PageAGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE File ID: #6228 Resolution Sponsored by: Mayor Francis Suarez A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD HELP REDUCE OR ELIMINATE EXPENSES INCURRED BY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ("MILITARY") AND VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES ("VETERANS"); PROVIDING A TEN PERCENT (10%) DISCOUNT FOR ALL BUILDING RELATED PERMITS REQUESTED BY MILITARY PERSONNEL OR VETERANS; DECLARING THE CITY OF MIAMI A MILITARY AND VETERAN FRIENDLY CITY; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE ELECTED OFFICIALS AS STATED HEREIN. City of Miami Legislation Resolution Enactment Number: R-19-0316 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 6228 Final Action Date:7/25/2019 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD HELP REDUCE OR ELIMINATE EXPENSES INCURRED BY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ("MILITARY") AND VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES ("VETERANS"); PROVIDING A TEN PERCENT (10%) DISCOUNT FOR ALL BUILDING RELATED PERMITS REQUESTED BY MILITARY PERSONNEL OR VETERANS; DECLARING THE CITY OF MIAMI A MILITARY AND VETERAN FRIENDLY CITY; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE ELECTED OFFICIALS AS STATED HEREIN. WHEREAS, there are many men and women currently serving in our armed forces from the City of Miami ("City") and the Greater Miami area; and WHEREAS, since late 2002, local United States military personnel, most being reservists and National Guardsmen, have been rotating to and from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan; and WHEREAS, members of the military, veterans, and their loved ones need housing, employment, and other City services during and after their service to our nation; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes its responsibility to the men and women that serve and have served our country and the need for assistance and support during their service and eventual return to civilian life; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to express its gratitude and honor the service of current military personnel and veterans through a declaration that the City is a military and veteran friendly City; 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 the Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Commission urges the Florida Legislature to enact legislation that would help reduce or eliminate expenses incurred by military personnel and veterans including but not limited to amending Chapter 83, Florida Statutes, which governs the rights and responsibilities between landlord and tenants, to prohibit landlords from charging excessive security deposits, and/or waive costs for active duty military personnel. Section 3. The City Commission urges the Florida Legislature to further provide financial relief to active military personnel by implementing a toll reduction program in relation to the use of highways in Florida. Section 4. The City Commission hereby declares the City a military and veteran friendly city and welcomes all veterans to join our community and become active members of it. Section 5. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Governor of Florida, the Speaker of the House, the Senate President, the Miami -Dade County Legislative Delegation, and the Miami -Dade League of Cities. Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.' APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: ndez, City Attor ey 7/16/2019 ndez, City Attor ey ) 9/4/2019 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.