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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 VI, ENTITLED “PROCUREMENT,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 3, ENTITLED “CONTRACT PROCEDURES,” BY CREATING SECTION 2-375.3, ENTITLED “CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ANTIDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS OF THE CITY'S HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE,” TO REGULATE CITY GRANTS AND SPONSORSHIPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL POLICY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  

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

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Ordinances - R5 W

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE:
September 17, 2025

11:06 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 VI, ENTITLED “PROCUREMENT,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 3, ENTITLED “CONTRACT PROCEDURES,” BY CREATING SECTION 2-375.3, ENTITLED “CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ANTIDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS OF THE CITY'S HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE,” TO REGULATE CITY GRANTS AND SPONSORSHIPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL POLICY; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

T he City of Miami Beach is committed to ensuring that public funds are not used to subsidize hate or discrimination.

The City affirms its commitment to protecting members of all of the protected classification categories set forth at City Code Sec. 62-31, to include race, color, national origin, religion, sex, intersexuality, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital and familial status, age, ancestry, height, weight, hair texture and/or hairstyle, domestic partner status, labor organization membership, familial situation, and political affiliation.

The City has previously codified, at City Code Sec. 2-377, its prohibition against contracting with parties that discriminate against any member of a protected classification category.

If adopted, this Ordinance extends that policy to the administration of City grants and sponsorships, ensuring that recipients of public funds certify compliance with the City’s anti-discrimination laws.

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?

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

11:06 a.m. 1st Rdg PH, Sponsorship/Grant Restriction for Entities that Engage in Discrimination. (DS) CA

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