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File ID: #15330
Resolution
Sponsored by: Commissioner Joe Carollo, Commissioner Manolo Reyes
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER, THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND THE CITY CLERK TO PROPOSE AN
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 16 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
TITLED "ELECTIONS," PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
FROM CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE IN THE CITY OF MIAMI; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO RETURN TO THE
CITY COMMISSION AT ITS FEBRUARY 8, 2024, MEETING WITH PROPOSED
AMENDMENT.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-24-0023
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 15330 Final Action Date:1/11/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER, THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND THE CITY CLERK TO PROPOSE AN
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 16 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
TITLED "ELECTIONS," PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
FROM CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE IN THE CITY OF MIAMI; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO RETURN TO THE
CITY COMMISSION AT ITS FEBRUARY 8, 2024, MEETING WITH PROPOSED
AMENDMENT.
WHEREAS, transparency in the City of Miami ("City") is key to maintaining the trust of its
residents; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide transparency in the receipt of campaign contributions
and close the loop hole allowing candidates to receive contributions from third parties and pass
them off as "personal loans," the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of the City
to direct the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Clerk to propose an amendment to
Chapter 16, titled "Elections," providing that candidates to elected office who gift or loan
themselves funds in any amount over $1,000.00, disclose proof of aged funds in the originating
account for at least four (4) months; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will be brought back to the February 8, 2024, City
Commission meeting;
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 Commission hereby directs the City Manager, the City Attorney, and
the City Clerk to propose an amendment to Chapter 16 of the City Code, titled "Elections," to
provide that candidates to elected office who gift or loan themselves any money over $1,000.00
must disclose proof of aged funds in the originating account for at least four (4) months.
Section 3. Further directing the City Commission to present a proposed amendment at
the February 8, 2024, City Commission meeting.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: