HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2020-3033 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
3033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, STRONGLY OPPOSING SENATE
BILL 1128, WHICH SEEKS TO PREEMPT THE REGULATION OF
SHORT-TERM RENTALS TO THE STATE; DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO DISTRIBUTE COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Senator Manny Diaz Jr. has filed Senate Bill 1128 ("SB 1128") for
consideration during the 2020 Florida Legislative Session seeking to preempt the regulation of
short-term rentals to the State; and
WHEREAS, the City has'determined that its short-term rental ordinance protects the
life, health, and safety of its residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that regulation of short-term rentals is
essential to protecting the rights of property owners in the City to be free of the deleterious and
adverse effects of unrestrained short-term rentals; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission believes that issues of this nature should be determined
locally, in accordance with the City's home rule authority; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission declare their strong opposition to SB
1128 and any substitute or similar Senate bill which preempts the authority of local
municipalities to protect their citizens and preserve the integrity of its communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Opposition to Senate Bill 1128. The City Commission hereby expresses its strong
opposition to Senate Bill 1128.
Section 2. Directions to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to distribute copies
of this Resolution to Senator Manny Diaz Jr., 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 League of Cities.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 16`1i day • ary 2020.
George H. choll, Mayor
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Edward A. Dion, City Attorney
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Vote:
Mayor Scholl `� (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Svechin ✓ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Goldman ✓ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama V (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra ✓ (Yes) (No)
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