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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS FEBRUARY 21, 2025 MEETING, TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33200 TO ALLOW GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO THE MAYOR AND EACH COMMISSIONER AS TO THE USE OF THE $12,500 ALLOCATION PER COMMISSIONER FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH CARRYING OUT THEIR PUBLIC DUTIES, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF A HOUSING STIPEND OF UP TO $300 PER MONTH PER LEGISLATIVE AIDE WHO IS A MIAMI BEACH RESIDENT AS WELL AS CONTRIBUTIONS TO NON-PROFIT CIVIC OR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDED THAT THE CONTRIBUTIONS SERVE A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND THAT THE FUNDS ARE NOT USED IN CONNECTION WITH POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS OR LOBBYING. Β 

April 23, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Detailed Information

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Resolutions - C7 AC

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE:
April 23, 2025
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS FEBRUARY 21, 2025 MEETING, TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33200 TO ALLOW GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO THE MAYOR AND EACH COMMISSIONER AS TO THE USE OF THE $12,500 ALLOCATION PER COMMISSIONER FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH CARRYING OUT THEIR PUBLIC DUTIES, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF A HOUSING STIPEND OF UP TO $300 PER MONTH PER LEGISLATIVE AIDE WHO IS A MIAMI BEACH RESIDENT AS WELL AS CONTRIBUTIONS TO NON-PROFIT CIVIC OR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDED THAT THE CONTRIBUTIONS SERVE A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND THAT THE FUNDS ARE NOT USED IN CONNECTION WITH POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS OR LOBBYING.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

This Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor Commissioner Joseph Magazine.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)

If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONCLUSION

Applicable Area

Citywide

Is this a β€œResidents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?

Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?

No

No

Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):

Department

City Attorney

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Enable Comm. Use Travel Allowance, Aide Housing Stipend & Other Purposes. (JM)

Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)

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