HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2026-3956RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - ` n
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA HOUSE BILL 145
AND FLORIDA SENATE BILL 1366, RELATING TO CLAIMS AND SUITS
AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT
COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO
ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Florida House Bill 145 and Florida Senate Bill 1366 (collectively, the
"Proposed Legislation") propose significant changes to Section 768.28, Florida Statutes,
relating to claims and suits against the government, including substantial increases to
statutory limits on governmental liability for tort claims; and
WHEREAS, the proposed legislation would expose municipalities to increased
financial risk, higher insurance premiums, and greater litigation costs, thereby adversely
impacting municipal budgets and the ability of local governments to deliver essential
services; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of its residents
to oppose the Proposed Legislation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Expression of Opposition. The City Commission hereby expresses its
opposition to the Proposed Legislation.
Section 2. Direction to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit
copies of this Resolution to the Florida League of Cities, the President of the Florida
Senate, the Speaker of the Florida House, of Representatives, and the Governor of the
State of Florida.
Section 3. Authorization of the City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized
to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th d
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
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r, CIVIC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
A ain E. Boileau, P.A., for Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, City Attorney
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Vote:
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Vice Mayor Lama —Z(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Joseph ,/ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant..LWk a (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra _�(S'es) (No)
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