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Resolution
File Number: 15-01123
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
URGING GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT AND THE MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE AND THE FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO
SUPPORT THE ISSUES ADOPTED AS THE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE
CITY OF MIAMI DURING THE 2016 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO TRANSMITA COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
APPROPRIATE ELECTED OFFICIALS.
WHEREAS, municipal self-determination and local self-government are constantly under
pressure from a variety of public and private interests; and
WHEREAS, a majority of Florida's cities have experienced negative impacts to construction,
property values and the employment base as a result of the global economic slowdown; and
WHEREAS, sea -level rise is a direct threat to the welfare of communities across South Florida
and immediate action, as described in the Miami -Dade Sea Level Rise Task Force report, is necessary
to preserve Floridians' quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Florida's municipalities are dependent on other governmental entities for financial
stability and support; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami has identified its 2016 legislative priority items and requests the
support of the Florida Legislature regarding these issues; and.
WHEREAS, Governor Rick Scott and Florida's House and Senate leaders have an opportunity
to address the concerns of the City of Miami and other municipalities during the upcoming 2016
legislative session;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI:
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 Resolution.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission urges Governor Rick Scott and the members of the
Florida Legislature and Florida Congressional Delegation to support the issues adopted as the
legislative priorities for the City of Miami, attached and incorporated, during the 2016 legislative
session.
Section 3. The Miami City Commission further authorizes the City Manager to transmit a copy
of this Resolution to the appropriate elected officials.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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Footnotes:
{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.
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