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File ID: #15492
Resolution
Sponsored by: Commissioner Miguel Gabela
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL
("HB") 1081, SENATE BILL ("SB") 1072, AND ANY SIMILAR LEGISLATION THAT
WILL ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX
REVENUE TO IMPROVE LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
(COLLECTIVELY "LEGISLATION"); URGING GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS AND THE
MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT SAID LEGISLATION;
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR THE LEGISLATION
TO THE CITY OF MIAMI'S 2024 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES; DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
OFFICIALS NAMED HEREIN.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 15492 Final Action Date:2/8/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL
("HB") 1081, SENATE BILL ("SB") 1072, AND ANY SIMILAR LEGISLATION THAT
WILL ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX
REVENUE TO IMPROVE LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
(COLLECTIVELY "LEGISLATION"); URGING GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS AND THE
MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT SAID LEGISLATION;
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR THE LEGISLATION
TO THE CITY OF MIAMI'S 2024 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES; DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
OFFICIALS NAMED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") recognizes the importance of effective utilization of
tourist development tax revenue to enhance the local community's infrastructure and public
facilities; and
WHEREAS, Florida House Bill ("HB") 1081 and Senate Bill ("SB") 1072, aim to provide
an exception to the authorized uses of revenues received by counties imposing the tourist
development tax, thereby allowing for more targeted and impactful investments in public
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments specify appropriate uses of tax revenues for
certain counties, aligning with the City's commitment to responsible fiscal management and
community development; and
WHEREAS, the bills require the distribution of charter county convention development
moneys to the governing boards of municipalities for specified purposes, fostering collaboration
and shared benefits among local jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the revisions outlined in the bills seek to streamline the utilization of charter
county convention development moneys, eliminating unnecessary notification requirements and
promoting more efficient allocation of resources; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that supporting HB 1081 and SB 1072 is in the best
interest of our community, facilitating improved infrastructure, enhanced public facilities, and
overall economic development;
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 expresses it support of HB 1081, SB 1072, and
any similar legislation that will enhance the effective utilization of tourist development tax
revenue to improve local infrastructure and public facilities (collectively "Legislation").
Section 3. The City Commission urges Governor Ron DeSantis ("Governor") and the
members of the Florida Legislature to adopt the Legislation.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby directed to include support for the Legislation in
the City's 2024 Legislative Priorities.
Section 5. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the
Governor, President of the Senate Kathleen Passidomo; Speaker Paul Renner, Senator Bryan
Avila; Representative Juan Carlos Porras; the members of the Miami -Dade County Legislative
Delegation; the Executive Board of the Miami -Dade County League of Cities; and the City
Clerks of all municipalities within Miami -Dade County.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, City Attor
ey 1/30/2024