HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2023-3484RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 544 WHICH WOULD PROVIDE
PENALTIES FOR AGGRESSIVE CARELESS DRIVING RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY OR DEATH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE; 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, on February 10, 2021, 11 -year old Anthony Reznik tragically lost his life as a
result of a driver running a red light; and
WHEREAS, during the 2023 Legislative Session of the State of Florida, Senator Pizzo
sponsored Senate Bill 544, known as the "Anthony Reznik Act"; and
WHEREAS, the Anthony Reznik Act would provide for penalties for aggressive careless
driving resulting in serious bodily injury or death and property damage; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach ("City") believes that careless and aggressive
drivers need to be held accountable for their actions resulting in bodily injury and death or
property damage; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission and City staff finds that the passage of the
aforementioned bill is in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Support of Senate Bill 544. The City Commission hereby expresses support for
Senate Bill 544, 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 Senator Pizzo, 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 tl
Lansa 5vechin, Mayor
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ATTEST:'
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
lerie Vicente, City Attorney
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Vote:
Mayor Svechin Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Joseph ,/ (Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Lama id (Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant•-�,---fj' (Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Viscarra Yes)
(No)
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
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Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Jeniffer Viscarra, Commissioner
DATE: March 16, 2023
RE: Express Support for Senate Bill 544, Known as the "Anthony Reznik Act"
RECOMMENDATION:
Presented for consideration.
REASONS:
Florida Senator Jason Pizzo has filed Senate Bill 544 for consideration by the Florida Legislature whicl
would allow for the creation of the Anthony Reznik Act and the revising of the definition of "aggressive
careless driving" such that there are civil and criminal penalties.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Item Number: 10.J