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HomeMy WebLinkAboutScrivener's Error MemoCITY OF MIAMI OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM TO: Todd B. Hanno ity Clerk FROM: Victoria de/ity Attorney DATE: January 15, 2 RE: Resolution No. 19-0316 Enact Legislation - Reduce Military and Veterans Expenses File No. 6228 At its July 25, 2019 meeting, the City Commission adopted the above referenced agenda item, RE.6, urging the Florida Legislature to enact legislation providing certain benefits to military personnel or veterans. Section 6 of the legislation inadvertently referenced the "City of Miami Legislative Delegation" instead of referencing the "Miami -Dade County Legislative Delegation. Further, prior to publishing, the version of the legislation was inadvertently incremented from the original version to Revision A and the City Commission adopted Revision A. Therefore, the Legislation has been corrected and the version incremented to Revision B. VM/BLM/GKWlvja Enclosure(s) U221 ail uzlixis 'E-o0/0/1- rtv2,&\_Ao City of Miami Legislation Resolution: R-19-0316 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigcv.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. SPONSOR(S): Mayor Francis X. Suarez 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. City of Miami Page 1 of 2 Fife ID: 6228 (Revision.' B) Printed On: 1/23/2020 File ID: 6228 Enactment Number: R-19-0316 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 ail 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: 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. City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File ID: 6228 (Revision: 8) Printed on: 1/23/2020 City of Miami Legislation Resolution: R-19-0316 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL. 33133 www.m iamigov. com File Number: 6228 Final Action Date: 712512019 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. SPONSOR(S): Mayor Francis X. Suarez 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, City of Miami Page 1 of 2 File ID: 6228 (Revision: A) Printer! On: 1/2312020 File ID: 6228 Enactment Number: R-19-0316 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 cf 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: z na ndez, icy ttor 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. City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File ID: 6228 (Revision: A) Printed en: 1/23/2020 City of Miami i milt 111'.1 f •,` fi Legislation k 1 Resolution City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.m€amigov.com File Number: 6228 Final Action Date: 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 ("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 and veterans or 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 upon 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 military 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. For instance, the Florida Legislature could amend Chapter 83, 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 enacts a ten percent (10%) discount for all building related permits requested by an active servicemember or veteran. It may not be combined with any other allowed discounts, and the maximum allowed discount is $1,000 under any scenario. Section 5. The City Commission hereby declares the City of Miami a military and veteran friendly city and welcomes all veterans to join our community and become active members of it. Section 6. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Governor of Florida, Speaker of the House, the Senate President, the City of Miami Legislative Delegation, and the Miami -Dade League of Cities. Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.' APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 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.