HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2021-3175RESOLUTION NO. 2021- 315
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL
6027 AND SENATE BILL 594 WHICH WOULD REPEAL THE
PREEMPTION OF LOCAL LAWS REGULATING THE USE OR SALE OF
AUXILIARY CONTAINERS, WRAPPINGS AND DISPOSABLE PLASTIC
BAGS, AS WELL AS POLYSTYRENE PRODUCTS; 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, House Representative Michael Grieco has filed House Bill 6027, and Senator
Linda Stewart has filed the companion Senate Bill 594, for consideration by the Florida Legislature
which repeals the preemption of local laws regulating auxiliary containers, wrappings and
disposable plastic bags, as well as the use or sale of polystyrene products; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that environmental issues of this nature should
be determined locally, in accordance with the City's home rule authority; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of residents and visitors of the City, and of the State
of Florida, to adopt House Bill 6027 or Senate Bill 594.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Support of House Bill 6027 and Senate Bill 594. The City Commission hereby
expresses support for House Bill 6027 and Senate Bill 594, and urges the Florida Legislature to
adopt, and Governor Ron DeSantis to support and approve, the bill.
Section 2. Directions to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to distribute copies
of this Resolution to Representative Michael Grieco, Senator Linda Stewart, 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 18th day of February 2021.
George H. Scholl, Mayor
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io Betabcur, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
A D LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Vtdward A. Dion, City Attorney
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Vote:
Mayor Scholl (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Svechin (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Goldman (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra (Yes) (No)
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 949360 6 City Hall
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Dana Goldman, Commissioner
DATE: 2/18/2021
Express Support for House Bill 6027 and Senate Bill
RE: 594 Repealing the Preemption of Local Laws Regulating
Polystrene and Other Plastic Materials
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
House Representative Michael Grieco has filed House Bill 6027, and
Senator Linda Stewart has filed the companion Senate Bill 594, for
consideration by the Florida Legislature which repeals the preemption
of local laws regulating auxiliary containers, wrappings and disposable
plastic bags, as well as the use or sale of polystyrene products.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution
Item Number: 10.L.