HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2026-3960RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - ✓`�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA HOUSE BILL 103
AND FLORIDA SENATE BILLS 122 AND 650, RELATING TO LOCAL BUSINESS
TAXES; 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 103, Senate Bill 122, and Senate Bill 650 (collectively,
the "Proposed Legislation") propose the repeal of Chapter 205, Florida Statutes, which
governs local business taxes, and substantially limit municipal authority to levy and
administer such taxes; and
WHEREAS, local business taxes provide an important revenue source that
supports essential municipal services and regulatory functions; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the proposed legislation would
undermine municipal home rule authority and negatively impact the City's fiscal stability;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interests 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.
R2026 Oppose HB103 SB122 SB650.docx Page 1 of 2
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of Januar , 026.
I_1
Mauri�io Betan'cur, CIVIC, City Clerk
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Min E. Boileau, P.A., for Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, City Attorney
Moved • hWIVIZW44--• •-• by:
Vote:
Mayor Svechin (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Lama Yes) (No)
Commissioner Joseph (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant 4eAf&e[.,(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra ,% (Yes) (No)
R2026 Oppose HB103 SB122 SB650.docx Page 2 of 2