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Ordinance 14338
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 16550 Final Action Date: 12/12/2024
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER
2/ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "ADMINISTRATION/DEPARTMENTS" TO
BE CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT PRACTICES AND DEPARTMENTAL
UPDATES BY AMENDING DIVISION 9, TITLED "COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT," TO BE TITLED "HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT"; FURTHER AMENDING DIVISION 13, TITLED
"RESERVED," TO ADD SECTIONS 2-526 TO 2-528, THEREBY
ESTABLISHING "THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC INNOVATION AND
DEVELOPMENT"; FURTHER AMENDING DIVISION 14, TITLED "PERSONNEL
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT," TO BE TITLED "HUMAN RESOURCES";
FURTHER AMENDING DIVISION 16, TITLED "MIAMI OFFICE OF
SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES" TO BE TITLED "RESILIENCE AND
SUSTAINABILITY"; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") has experienced numerous changes to its
departmental structures and responsibilities since the 1960s to address evolving community
needs and opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the ordinances creating these departments have not been comprehensively
updated to reflect the City's current practices, organizational goals, and reporting requirements;
and
WHEREAS, as departmental titles, functions, and responsibilities have shifted over time,
overlapping duties have led to inefficiencies and created confusion among staff, stakeholders,
and the public; and
WHEREAS, the City continues to experience significant growth, with a thriving economy
that presents numerous opportunities for businesses across diverse sectors; and
WHEREAS, the City has built a more vibrant and inclusive technology community
through various partnerships and initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the City has emerged as a vibrant hub for technology and innovation, driven
by successful partnerships and initiatives that have strengthened the local economy and
enhanced community inclusion; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to update the names and structures of City departments to
reflect current practices and clarify roles for improved service delivery and accountability; and
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WHEREAS, the establishment of the Department of Economic Innovation and
Development will enable the City to build on existing partnerships, drive further economic
growth, and support a thriving, inclusive business environment; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Innovation and Development will play a critical
role in positioning the City as a leader in economic growth, innovation, and sustainability, with a
focus on advancing smart technologies, fostering entrepreneurship, and empowering a skilled
workforce; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Innovation and Development will enhance
opportunities for all residents, improve quality of life, and position the City as a premier
destination for business, investment, and talent attraction;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. Chapter 2/Article IV of the City Code is amended in the following particulars.'
"CHAPTER 2
ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE IV. DEPARTMENTS
DIVISION 9. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Sec. 2-411. Created.
A department to be known as the community and economic development department housing
and community development is hereby created.
Sec. 2-412. Appointment, duties of director.
The city manager is hereby authorized to appoint a director of the community and economic
development department housing and community development. The director shall administer
the affairs of the department subject to the supervision and control of the city manager in all
matters.
Sec. 2-413. Function and duties of the department.
1 Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted and
unchanged material.
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The functions and duties of the community and economic development department housing and
community development are to:
(1) Provide or cause to be developed programs designed to identify and remove physical,
social, economic, employment and cultural barriers which preclude vulnerable persons from
enhancing the quality of their lives.
(2) Provide recommendations for funding and/or coordinate services to city citizens and
neighborhood -based organizations of a social service, economic or community development
nature, which funding may be allocated after an advertised public hearing and authorization by
the city commission.
(3) Administer the community development block grant and adult/youth job training programs,
recommend projects for funding and coordinate the planning and implementation of such
projects which funding may be allocated only after an advertised public hearing and
authorization by the city commission.
(4) Establish, maintain, and administer programs that will ensure grassroots citizen participation.
The advertisements required by subsections (2) and (3) above shall include the time, date, and
place of the meeting and a description of the proposed funding allocation and shall be published
in a newspaper of general paid circulation in the city.
Sec. 2-414. Affordable housing notice to residents of the city and city elected and appointed
officials.
Legislative intent. Any developer with a project that receives affordable or workforce housing
incentives or benefits from the city, its departments, instrumentalities or community
redevelopment agencies, including but not limited to, financing, grants in kind or other grants,
impact fee waivers or deferrals, parking waivers or reductions, etc., shall provide notice to
residents of the city and elected and appointed officials simultaneous to their regular notices of
lease outs, sales, conveyances, or similar dispositions.
Sec. 2-415. Notice.
Prior to the initial leasing and/or sales period, developers shall deliver written notice to the
directors of the community and economic development department housing and community
development and the planning and zoning department, respectively, simultaneous to their
regular notices of the availability of these affordable units so that city elected and appointed
officials can notify residents of the city of the availability of these units. The notice shall include
the number of available units, street address, and contact information for the development.
DIVISION 13. RESERVED DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC INNOVATION AND
DEVELOPMENT.
Sec. 2-526. Created.
There is hereby created a department to be known as the department of economic innovation
and development.
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Sec. 2-527. Director — Appointment and Duties.
(a) The head of the department of economic innovation and development shall be known as the
director of the department of economic innovation and development.
(b) The city manager is hereby authorized to appoint the director of the department of economic
innovation and development.
(c) Subject to the supervision and control of the city manager in all matters, the director of the
department of economic innovation and development shall administer the affairs of the
department of economic innovation and development.
Section 2-528. Functions of the Department Generally.
The department shall develop and implement policies, programs, and strategies for the
retention, expansion, and relocation of existing business and industry and for the
attraction of new industry; coordinate, monitor and evaluate all municipal programs and
procedures relating to economic innovation and development; and provide technical
assistance to business, industry, and local organizations regarding the availability of
sites for development, public and private financing for development, and municipal
procedures and programs regarding land use and land assembly for economic
innovation and development.
Secs. 2-529 — 2-555. Reserved.
DIVISION 14. PERSONNEL MANAGEMET DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCES.
Sec. 2-556. Created.
There is hereby created a department to be known as the personnel management department
human resources.
Sec. 2-557. Appointment, duties of director.
The city manager is authorized to appoint a director of the personnel management department
human resources. The director shall administer the affairs of the department subject to the
supervision and control of the city manager in all matters.
Sec. 2-558. Functions and duties of department.
The functions and duties of the personnel management department human resources are to:
(1) Provide basic personnel information and support services to all city employees.
(2) Identify, design and administer training courses and formal educational programs for the
development of employees in their current or potential positions.
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(3) Review and evaluate the manpower requirements necessary to perform the assigned
functions of the various departments in an efficient and effective manner, assist the department
directors and the civil service board to define and identify the skills needed to satisfy the
requirements, perform the administrative procedures and fieldwork required to define and keep
current data on position descriptions.
(4) Establish procedures and facilities for the creation, retrieval and preservation of employee
personnel records; maintain records of all personnel actions, including, but not limited to, those
related to employment or promotion processing.
(5) Establish and maintain medical services which shall include medical examination of
employees and potential employees, a preventive medical program and liaison with the medical
profession.
(6) In coordination and cooperation with the civil service board, establish and maintain a
program to ensure recruitment of an adequate supply of qualified applicants for employment by
the city.
(7) Develop job -related standards of efficiency for submission to the civil service board for their
consideration.
(8) Ensure that standards of efficiency fixed by the civil service board are applied to employees
and that reports of employee performance are prepared and submitted in accordance with civil
service rules and regulations.
Sec. 2-559. Department not to abridge civil service board authority or interfere with civil service
policies in specified areas.
It is declared to be the legislative intent of this body that implementation of the personnel
management department human resources shall not abridge the policy -making authority of the
civil service board and shall not impede, deter or interfere with civil service policies in the areas
of establishing, maintaining and enforcing in -hiring standards and qualifications; preparation,
administration, certification, and supervision of all in -hiring and promotional examinations;
judicial review of all disciplinary actions and procedures; approval of employee performance
evaluation standards, and review of all personnel actions pursuant to civil service board rules.
Secs. 2-560 — 2-580. — Reserved.
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DIVISION 16. MIAMI OFFICE OF SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES RESILIENCE AND
SUSTAINABILITY.
Sec. 2-591. - Created.
There is hereby created a department to be known as the Miami Office of Sustainablc Initiativcs
Resilience and Sustainability.
Sec. 2-592. - Appointment, duties of director.
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The city manager is authorized to appoint a director of the office of sustainable initiatives
resilience and sustainability. The director shall administer the affairs of the department subject
to the supervision and control of the city manager in all matters.
Sec. 2-593. - Functions and duties of the department.
The functions and duties of the resilience and sustainability office of sustainable initiatives
department are to:
(1) Establish and maintain programs that provide the city and its residents with economic and
quality of life benefits such as reduced energy bills, green space preservation, air quality
improvements, reduced traffic congestion, improved transportation choices, and economic
development and job creation through energy conservation and new energy technologies.
(2) Develop and administer a baseline emissions inventory and timetable by calculating
greenhouse gas emissions for a base year and a forecast year, capturing emissions levels from
all municipal operations and from all community related activities.
(3) Propose resolutions establishing emission reduction targets for the city.
(4) Coordinate the cooperation of city departments to take action to reduce global warming
pollution by striving to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets.
(5) Ensure that sustainable initiatives set by this department are administered and followed by
city departments.
(6) Facilitate communication between environmental experts and city departments for the
adoption and enforcement of environmentally sustainable initiatives.
Secs. 2-594 — 2-610. — Reserved.
Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final reading and
adoption thereof.2
2 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated
herein, whichever is later.
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