C7W - Oppose Fpl Rate Hike

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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL) RATE HIKES, INCLUDING THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED RATE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, DUE TO THE HISTORIC SCALE OF THE INCREASES AND THEIR HARMFUL IMPACT ON RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND OVERALL HOUSING AFFORDABILITY; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICE OF COMMISSION CLERK AND COMMISSIONERS OF THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC), THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC COUNSEL (OPC), THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, AND THE MIAMI-DADE STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION. Β 

September 17, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner David Suarez

Detailed Information

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Resolutions - C7 {{item.number}}

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE:
September 17, 2025
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL) RATE HIKES, INCLUDING THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED RATE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, DUE TO THE HISTORIC SCALE OF THE INCREASES AND THEIR HARMFUL IMPACT ON RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND OVERALL HOUSING AFFORDABILITY; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICE OF COMMISSION CLERK AND COMMISSIONERS OF THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC), THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC COUNSEL (OPC), THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, AND THE MIAMI-DADE STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner David Suarez.

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 David Suarez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Express Strong Opposition to the Proposed FPL Rate Hikes. (Suarez) CA

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