HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2019-2931 RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 2/31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR
FLORIDA SENATE BILL 610 AND FLORIDA HOUSE BILL 1259
WHICH WOULD REVISE AND STRENGTHEN CRIMINAL
PENALTIES RELATING TO VIOLATIONS FOR CONDOMINIUM
ASSOCIATIONS; URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE AND
GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS TO SUPPORT AND APPROVE THE
LEGISLATION; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
DISTRIBUTE COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Senator Jason Pizzo has filed Senate Bill 610 for consideration by the Florida
Legislature, and House Representative Javier E. Fernandez has filed House Bill 1259 which would
amend Chapter 718 of the Florida Statutes,which regulates Condominium Associations in the State
of Florida; and
WHEREAS, these two (2) bills would revise and strengthen criminal penalties relating to
the acceptance of things or services of value or kickbacks, violations relating to official association
records, and fraudulent voting activities related to association elections; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of condominium owners and residents throughout the
State of Florida for the Florida Legislature to adopt proposed Senate Bill 610 and House Bill 1259.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing"WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and incorporated
herein.
Section 2. Support for Senate Bill 610 and House Bill 1259. The City Commission hereby
expresses support for Senate Bill 610 and House Bill 1259 and urges the Florida Legislature to
adopt and Governor Ron DeSantis to support and approve said bills.
Section 3. Directions to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to distribute copies
of this Resolution to Senator Jason Pizzo and House Representative Javier E. Fernandez, Governor
Ron DeSantis, the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, the President of the Florida
Senate, the Florida League of Cities, and the Miami-Dade County League of Cities.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 21' day of March 2019.
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Reso expressing support for SB 610 and HB 1259
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Julia Grachot, Interim City Attorney
Moved by: Via O f e(it- 'ni
Seconded by: (OWIuA I ScGOrS6— U1 S U2'
Vote:
Mayor Scholl J (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Svechin ,/ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Goldman I (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama V/(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra V (Yes) (No)
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Reso expressing support for SB 610 and HB 1259