R7U - Encourage Businesses to Prohibit Firearms

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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE, AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO DISTRIBUTE, A LETTER ENCOURAGING PRIVATE BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY TO PROHIBIT CUSTOMERS, EMPLOYEES, OR INVITEES FROM BRINGING FIREARMS OR OTHER WEAPONS ONTO THEIR PRIVATE PROPERTY, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN FLORIDA STATUTE Β§ 790.251 OR AS MAY OTHERWISE BE REQUIRED BY LAW, IN ORDER TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND REDUCE THE RISK OF GUN VIOLENCE. Β 

September 17, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
Commissioner Tanya Bhatt

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Resolutions - R7 {{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, DIRECTING THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE, AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO DISTRIBUTE, A LETTER ENCOURAGING PRIVATE BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY TO PROHIBIT CUSTOMERS, EMPLOYEES, OR INVITEES FROM BRINGING FIREARMS OR OTHER WEAPONS ONTO THEIR PRIVATE PROPERTY, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN FLORIDA STATUTE Β§ 790.251 OR AS MAY OTHERWISE BE REQUIRED BY LAW, IN ORDER TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND REDUCE THE RISK OF GUN VIOLENCE.

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex Fernandez.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

None.

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 Alex Fernandez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Encourage Private Businesses to Prohibit Firearms/Weapons on their Property. (Fernandez/Bhatt) CA

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