HomeMy WebLinkAboutSupporting DeSantis Exec Order No. 25-44RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING FLORIDA GOVERNOR RON
DESANTIS EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 25-44 AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT
EFFICIENCY TEAM; PROCLAIMING THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH'S INTENTION
TO FULLY COOPERATE AND SUBMITTO A STATE FINANCIAL AUDIT, AND FOR THE
CITY TO ENGAGE IN AND LEAD ITS OWN INITIATIVE BY CONTINUING TO
CONDUCT ITS OWN FINANCIAL AUDITS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TERMS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on February 24th, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis promulgated
Executive Order No. 25-44 - Ensuring Government Efficiency ("Executive Order"), which
established the Executive Office of the Governor ("EOG") Department of Government Efficiency
("DOGE"); and
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 25-44 is presently in effect and shall sunset on March 31,
2026; and
WHEREAS, this initiative aims to identify and report unnecessary expenditures within
counties and municipalities, while promoting the most efficient use of government and taxpayer
resources, and ensure fiscal responsibility across the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach (the "City") hereby affirms its intention to fully
cooperate with DOGE and participate in a comprehensive state financial audit as part of its
ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability; and
WHEREAS, the City has a long history of maintaining strong financial oversight and
ensuring fiscal responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to implement its own initiative to use Artificial
Intelligence during the City's budget preparation process to ensure efficiency; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of it residents to
approve this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Support of Executive Order No. 25-44. The City Commission hereby supports
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order No. 25-44 and the establishment of the Executive
Office of the Governor Department of Government Efficiency, and hereby proclaims its intention
to fully cooperate and submit to a state financial audit.
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Section 2. Direction to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to distribute copies
of this Resolution to Florida State Governor Ron DeSantis, the President of the Florida Senate,
and the Speaker of the 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 17th day of April, 2025.
ATTEST:
Mauricio Betancur, CMC, City Clerk
Moved by:
Vote:
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Alain E. Boileau, P.A., for Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, City Attorney
Seconded by:
Mayor Svechin
(Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Lama
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Joseph
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Viscarra
(Yes)
(No)
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STATE OF FLORIDA
. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 25-44
(Ensuring Government Efficiency)
WHEREAS, state and local governments should be efficient, effective, transparent, and
responsive and should be held accountable for achieving these goals; and
WHEREAS, fiscal accountability is necessary to ensure good government and to minimize
financial burdens bin the taxpayer;'and
WHEREAS. , all levels of government should continue to work to eliminate: unnecessary
and inappropriate spending; and
WHEREAS; the State of Florida has a strong record of responsible fiscal management and
stewardship; and
WHEREAS, in addition to balancing the budget each year, my Administration has
consistently strived toward streamlining government; and
WHEREAS, for example, the Fiscal. Year 2024-20.25 "Focus on Florida's Future" Budget
saved Florida taxpayers $3.5 billion; and
WHEREAS, Florida has paid down 41 % of the State's total historic tax -supported debt
since 2019;.and
WHEREAS, Florida's debt per capita is estimated to have decreased by 54% from $1,457
in Fiscal Year 2010-2011 to $664 in Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and
WHEREAS; the State has maintained a triple-A credit rating, has one of the lowest tax
burdens in the 'Country,' and has increased rainy -day reserves by over $9.4 billion; and
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WHEREAS, my Administration's proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 "Focus on Fiscal
Responsibility" Budget will lower spending even further,. saving Florida taxpayers $3 billion
compared to the current year budget; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Fiscal. Year 2025-2026 budget eliminates over 740 state
government positions, recommends $2.2 billion in tax relief, and requires a thorough review of
federal grant funding received and expended in the State; and
WHEREAS, Florida has the lowest ratio of state government workers to population; and
WHEREAS, because of Florida's low regulatory footprint; Florida has consistently been
ranked one of the top states in which to conduct business; and
WHEREAS, notwithstanding Florida's history of prudent fiscal management relative to
many states in the country, the State should nevertheless endeavor to explore opportunities for
even better stewardship of state, and local resources; and
WHEREAS, for example, the Trump Administration has created the Department of
Government Efficiency ("DOGE") to employ innovative technology to identify and eliminate
unnecessary and oftentimes frivolous spending, to maximize governmental efficiency and
productivity,` and to reform the federal workforce; and
WHEREAS, the. State of Florida should leverage cutting edge technology to identify
further spending reductions and reforms in state agencies, university bureaucracies, and local
governments that have .increased their spending, to include identifying, and returning unnecessary
federal grant funding, -
NOW, THERE, FORE; I, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by Article IV, Section 1(a) of the Florida Constitution, and all other
applicable laws, promulgate the following Executive Order, to take immediate effect:
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Section 1. There shall be established within the Office of Policy and Budget in the
Executive Office of the Governor (EOG) an EOG DOGE Team. The EOG DOGE Team shall be
responsible for (1) ensuring compliance with this Executive Order; (2) using publicly available
information to identify and report unnecessary spending within county and municipal
governments; (3) coordinating with the Board of Governors of the State University System of
Florida and the State Board of Education to identify and eliminate unnecessary spending,
programs, courses, staff, and any other inefficiencies within the State University System and the
Florida College System; and (4) recommending legislative reforms to promote efficiency,
maximize productivity, and eliminate waste in state and local government. The EOG DOGE Team
shall report any legislative recommendations to the Governor, the Chief Financial Officer, the
President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than September
30, 2025.
Section , 2. Each state agency shall establish an Agency DOGE Team that shall be
responsible for (1) utilizing advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence, as part of ongoing
efforts to identify and eliminate unnecessary spending, programs, or contracts within the agency;
(2) identifying any pending or funded federal grant awards that are inconsistent with the policies
of this State and should be returned to the American taxpayer in furtherance of the President's.
DOGE efforts; and (3) recommending administrative or legislative reforms to promote efficiency,
maximize productivity, and . eliminate waste in state and local government, including
recommendations to leverage modern technology and to eliminate the duplication of services,
reduce fees, and cut overhead. Each Agency DOGE Team shall report its progress on the foregoing
responsibilities to the EOG DOGE Team on a monthly basis until this Executive Order expires.
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Section 3. The Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida and the State
Board of Education shall collaborate with the EOG DOGE Team to identify and eliminate
unnecessary spending, programs, courses, staff, and any other inefficiencies within the State
University System and the Florida College System.
Section 4. This Executive Order shall be implemented in accordance with state and federal
law and with existing staff and fiuiding. To the maximum extent possible, agencies should employ
the most innovative technology feasible to carry out the responsibilities assigned in this Executive
Order.
Section 5. This Executive Order is effective immediately and shall expire on March 31,
2026.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of
Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, this 24th day of
February, 2025.
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner (Co -Sponsor)
April 17, 2025
Expressing Support and Confirming Compliance with Florida State Governor
Ron DeSantis' Executive Order No. 25-44
RECOMMENDATION:
Presented for consideration.
REASONS:
On February 24th, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order No. 25-44 - Ensuring
Government Efficiency (EO), establishing the Executive Office of the Governor (EOG) Department of
Government Efficiency (DOGE). The EO aims to identify and report unnecessary expenditures within
counties and municipalities, while promoting the most efficient use of government and taxpayer
resources, and ensure fiscal responsibility across the State of Florida.
By way of this resolution, this Commission affirms its intention to fully cooperate with DOGE and
participate in a comprehensive state financial audit as part of its ongoing commitment to transparency
and accountability
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Executive Order 25-44
Item Number: 9.T