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RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA SENATE BILL 684 AND FLORIDA HOUSE BILL 267 RELATING TO THE STANDARDS AND TIMEFRAMES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Florida Senate Bill 684 introduced by Senator DiCeglie, and its companion House Bill 267 (collectively the "Bills") introduced by Representative Esposito, propose revisions to the process of issuing building permits for residential subdivisions; and WHEREAS, these bills mandate the creation of an expedited approval process for large- scale residential developments, including a two-step application process for the adoption of a preliminary and final plat, potentially affecting the thoroughness of municipal building, planning, and zoning evaluations; and WHEREAS, the requirement for municipalities to issue no less than 50% of the permits upon an applicant's request may lead to hurried and careless review of development and construction projects, conflicting with the city's goals for controlled and responsible growth; and WHEREAS, the Bills further propose significant revisions to the timeframe and procedures for building permit applications, including the reduction of the municipal authority to request additional information and the "deeming" of applications as approved if specific timeframes are not met, which could undermine a municipality's ability to ensure compliance with local codes and development standards; and WHEREAS, the Bills contain a provision that may reduce the permit fee by 75% if an owner retains a private provider, a measure at the expense of municipal resources and oversight; and WHEREAS, the imposition of such requirements without adequate consideration for local conditions, resources, and governance structures poses a significant challenge to the City of Sunny Isles Beach's (the "City") ability to manage its developmental trajectory effectively; and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of its residents to oppose these Bills. NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Express Opposition of Florida Senate Bill 684 and Florida House Bill 267..The City Commission hereby expresses its opposition of Florida Senate Bill 684 and Florida House Bill 267. @BCL@8COBF63D.docx Page 1 of 2 281