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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
SUPPORT THE 2023 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature will convene the 2023 Legislative Session on March
7, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the membership of the Florida League of Cities ("FLC") adopted the 2023
FLC Legislative Platform during the FLC Legislative Conference on December 2, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach ("City") supports the 2023 FLC Legislative
Platform, which includes:
• Supporting the preservation of municipal authority to manage municipal revenue
sources and realize a reasonable rate of return on their proprietary assets,
investments, and services,
• Supporting legislation that defines and clarifies mobility plans in order to provide a
clear and concise regulatory framework for Florida cities to acquire, construct and
implement both traditional and alternative modes of transportation;
• Supporting legislation that restores authority to local governments for the regulation
of short-term rental properties as necessary for quality of life, public safety and the
creation of fair lodging standards;
• Supporting legislation clarifying that existing, grandfathered municipal short-term
rental ordinances can be amended without penalty;
• Opposing legislation that preempts municipal authority as it relates to the regulation
of short-term rental properties;
• Supporting legislation that requires all money from the Sadowski State and Local
Housing Trust Fund be used only for Florida's affordable housing programs that are
targeted to meet the needs of workforce housing, including home ownership and
rental availability;
• Supporting legislation establishing a statewide coordinated planning and prioritization
approach for water resource investments that funds Florida's current and projected
water needs in an equitable manner and authorizing Comprehensive Watershed
Management projects to qualify for funding under the state Water Protection and
Sustainability Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, City also supports the FLC policy positions relating to:
• Property Tax Protection
• Residential Zoning
• Transportation Funding
• Water and Wastewater Plant Operator Licensure.
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WHEREAS, the City wishes to express its support of the FLC Legislative Platform and
urges the Florida Legislature to also consider and support the Legislative Platform.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Express Support. The City of Sunny Isles Beach supports the Florida League of
Cities' adopted 2023 FLC Legislative Platform and will work with our local legislative delegation
in support of these and other issues affecting Florida's cities, towns, and villages during the
upcoming 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 2. Authorization of the City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to
do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
Section 3. Direction to the City Clerk. The City Commission hereby directs the City Clerk
to furnish copies of this Resolution to members of the local legislative delegation and the
Florida League of Cities
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 151h day of December 2022.
Dana Robin Goldman, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL S FF CY:
Mau icio Bet ncur, CMC, City Clerk U—dward A. Dion, City Attorney
Moved by: lie `�5 = L-iil�Seconded by:
Vote:
Mayor Goldman
(Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Viscarra(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Joseph(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Lama
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant
(Yes)
(No)
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Jeniffer Viscarra, Vice Mayor
DATE: December 15, 2022
RE: Express Support and Urge the Florida Legislature to Support the 2023 Floridi
League of Cities Legislative Platform
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
During the Florida League of Cities (FLC) conference held on December 2, 2022, the membership o
the FLC adopted the 2023 Legislative Platform, which includes:
• Supporting the preservation of municipal authority to manage municipal revenue sources and
realize a reasonable rate of return on their proprietary assets, investments, and services;
• Supporting legislation that defines and clarifies mobility plans in order to provide a clear and
concise regulatory framework for Florida cities to acquire, construct and implement both traditional
and alternative modes of transportation;
• Supporting legislation that restores authority to local governments for the regulation of short-term
rental properties as necessary for quality of life, public safety and the creation of fair lodging
standards. Supporting legislation clarifying that existing, grandfathered municipal short-term rental
ordinances can be amended without penalty. Opposing legislation that preempts municipal authority
as it relates to the regulation of short-term rental properties;
• Supporting legislation that requires all money from the Sadowski State and Local Housing Trus
Fund be used only for Florida's affordable housing programs that are targeted to meet the needs of
workforce housing, including home ownership and rental availability;
• Supporting legislation establishing a statewide coordinated planning and prioritization approach
for water resource investments that funds Florida's current and projected water needs in an equitable
manner and authorizing Comprehensive Watershed Management projects to qualify for funding under
Item Number: 10.J
the state Water Protection and Sustainability Trust Fund.
As a member of the FLC, the City supports the FI -Cs commitment to preserving the Home Rule Charte
and its policy positions.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Item Number: 10.J