HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2026-3987RESOLUTION NO.2026 - 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR FLORIDA SENATE BILL 840,
RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS;
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THE TERMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Florida Senate Bill 840 ("SB 840") updates statutory guidance for local
governments following hurricanes and other natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, SB 840 promotes clarity and consistency in post -disaster land use and
redevelopment regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that SB 840 supports resilient and timely
community recovery; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interests of its residents
to support SB 840.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Express Support. The City Commission hereby expresses its support for SB
840.
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, 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 the terms of this Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 2026.
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Mauricio Betancur, CIVIC, City Clerk AI in E. Boileau, P.A., for Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, City Attorney
Moved by: 611.4141� n WT--Seconded by: (IN l-enc.,) 'KiZ-70-qp74A-
Vote:
Mayor Svechin ✓ (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Viscarra t/ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Joseph �� (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama ✓ (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant (Yes) (No)
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