C4I - Discuss Strategies for Permit Compliance

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REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES TO ENSURE THAT THIRD PARTIES RETAINED FOR COMPENSATION BY BUSINESSES FOLLOW THROUGH ON OBTAINING ALL REQUIRED PERMITS. Β 

July 23, 2025
Sponsors
Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
Commissioner Tanya Bhatt

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Committee Referrals - C4 I

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
DATE:
July 23, 2025
TITLE:
REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES TO ENSURE THAT THIRD PARTIES RETAINED FOR COMPENSATION BY BUSINESSES FOLLOW THROUGH ON OBTAINING ALL REQUIRED PERMITS.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Please place on the July 23, 2025 agenda a referral to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee to discuss measures that could be implemented to increase accountability among third-parties retained by businesses for compensation, including permit expediters, landlords, real estate agents, neighboring business owners, including potential policy recommendations, enforcement mechanisms, and educational outreach, to ensure businesses are not negatively impacted by incomplete permitting processes.

ANALYSIS

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?

Yes

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

Office of Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Ref: FERC - Accountability Measures for Permit Expediters. (Bhatt)

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