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Resolution R-23-0026
Legislation
City Hall
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 13189 Final Action Date: 1/12/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO FILE AN ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY IN ORDER TO VALIDATE THE 2022 POLICE LIEUTENANT'S
EXAMINATION IN DEFENSE OF A CIVIL SERVICE ACTION AND IMMINENT
LAWSUIT.
WHEREAS, a group of thirty (30) Police Sergeants filed a grievance with the City of
Miami ("City") Civil Service Board challenging the 2022 Lieutenant's examination on numerous
counts and alleging the examination violated numerous Civil Service Rules; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to avoid a lengthy and costly litigation process; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to avoid any negative consequences on the City's residents
that may result from a lengthy and costly litigation process;
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 City Attorney is authorized to file an action in the Circuit Court of Miami -
Dade County, Florida in defense to the Civil Service grievance and imminent lawsuit referenced
above.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
end aCity Attor ey 12/29/2022
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