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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF FLORIDA SENATE BILL 688 RELATING TO
ALTERNATIVE MOBILITY FUNDING SYSTEMS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
DISTIBUTE COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE
PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Florida Senator Jonathan Martin has introduced Senate Bill 688 relating to
alternative mobility funding systems ("SB 688"); and
WHEREAS, SB 688 proposes significant reforms in the management of transportation
systems and urban development, including the establishment of alternative mobility funding
systems; and
WHEREAS, SB 688 provides clear definitions for "mobility fee" and "mobility plan" within
the Community Planning Act, fostering better understanding and implementation; and
WHEREAS, SB 688 mandates the use of localized data for the calculation of impact fees
by local governments, ensuring more accurate and relevant fee assessments; and
WHEREAS, SB 688 stipulates that development projects, upon satisfying their
proportionate -share contribution, must be allowed to proceed, streamlining development
processes; and
WHEREAS, SB 688 prevents local governments from imposing multiple charges for the
same transportation impact; and
WHEREAS, SB 688 promotes equitable distribution of transportation impact fees and
encourages development that is compact, mixed-use, and energy-efficient; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach finds that it is in the best interest of its residents
to support SB 688, recognizing the potential of these provisions to improve transportation
infrastructure and support sustainable growth in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Express Support of Senate Bill 688. The City Commission hereby expresses its
support of Senate Bill 688.
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Section 2. Direction to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to distribute copies
of this Resolution to the Florida League of Cities, the President of the Florida Senate, and the
Speaker of Florida House of Representatives.
Section 3. Authorization of the City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do
all things necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of uary, 2024.
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ATTEST:
Mauricio B'etancu�, CMC, City Clerk
Larisa SvechinG Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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ain E. Boileau, P.A., for Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, City Attorney
Moved by:,(� _ Seconded by:g� U $
Vote:
Mayor Svechin t/(Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Lama (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Joseph (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant (Yes) (No) ,
Commissioner Viscarra (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, Commissioner
DATE: January 18, 2024
RE: Express Support of Senate Bill 688 Relating to Alternative Mobility Fundini
Systems
RECOMMENDATION:
Presented for consideration.
REASONS:
This resolution expresses support for Florida Senate Bill 688, proposing revisions to include alternative
mobility funding systems, accurate impact fee assessments using localized data, and streamlined
development processes. The bills prevents redundant charges for transportation impacts and its
promotion of compact, mixed-use, and energy-efficient development.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Item Number: 10.Q