R7I - Urge Noaa Scientist Reinstatement

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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING FLORIDA SENATORS ASHLEY MOODY AND RICK SCOTT, AS WELL AS HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE MARIA ELVIRA SALAZAR, TO ADVOCATE FOR THE IMMEDIATE REVIEW, REEVALUATION, AND REINSTATEMENT OF THE LAID-OFF NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA) SCIENTISTS AND STAFF TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF MILLIONS OF FLORIDIANS WHO DEPEND ON NOAA'S WORLD-CLASS HURRICANE TRACKING AND WEATHER FORECASTING SYSTEMS. Β 

April 23, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
Commissioner Tanya Bhatt

Detailed Information

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Resolutions - R7 I

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 MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING FLORIDA SENATORS ASHLEY MOODY AND RICK SCOTT, AS WELL AS HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE MARIA ELVIRA SALAZAR, TO ADVOCATE FOR THE IMMEDIATE REVIEW, REEVALUATION, AND REINSTATEMENT OF THE LAID-OFF NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA) SCIENTISTS AND STAFF TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF MILLIONS OF FLORIDIANS WHO DEPEND ON NOAA'S WORLD-CLASS HURRICANE TRACKING AND WEATHER FORECASTING SYSTEMS.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Vice-Mayor Tanya K. Bhatt.

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 Tanya K. Bhatt

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Urge Florida Senators/House Rep. to Advocate for NOAA Workforce. (Bhatt) CA

Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)

Not reached on 3/19/2025 - C7 Q

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