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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY’S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION. Β 

April 23, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Mayor Steven Meiner
Mayor Steven Meiner

Detailed Information

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Resolutions - C7 AF

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 PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY’S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Mayor Steven Meiner.

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)

Mayor Steven Meiner

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Increase Potential Penalties for Assault and Battery Offenses Against Park Rangers. (Meiner) CA

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