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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “CITY COMMISSION,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-17, ENTITLED “RESIDENTS’ RIGHT TO KNOW,” TO ENHANCE RESIDENTS” RIGHTS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  

July 23, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
Commissioner Tanya Bhatt

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Ordinances - R5 R5T

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE:
July 23, 2025

10:55 a.m. First Reading Public Hearing

TITLE:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, ENTITLED “CITY COMMISSION,” BY AMENDING SECTION 2-17, ENTITLED “RESIDENTS’ RIGHT TO KNOW,” TO ENHANCE RESIDENTS” RIGHTS; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The proposed Ordinance is being opened and continued to the October 29, 2025 City Commission meeting, to allow the measure to be considered at PSNQLC, per City Commission referral.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? No (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 “Residents 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

City Attorney

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Co-sponsor(s)

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Condensed Title

10:55 a.m. 1st Rdg PH, Amend Residents' Right to Know to enhance Residents' Rights. (Dominguez/Bhatt) CA

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