R5E - Restrict Vendor Appointments to Land Use Boards
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VENDOR APPOINTMENTS TO LAND USE BOARDS AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ENTITLED “LAND USE BOARDS,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 1, ENTITLED “GENERALLY,” AT SECTION 2.1.1.3 THEREOF, ENTITLED “TERMS OF OFFICE,” TO RENAME THE SECTION AS “APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF OFFICE,” AND TO ADOPT RESTRICTIONS ON THE APPOINTMENT OF A CITY VENDOR, INCLUDING A PRINCIPAL OR EMPLOYEE OF A VENDOR, TO A CITY LAND USE BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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R5 E VENDOR APPOINTMENTS TO LAND USE BOARDS AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ENTITLED “LAND USE BOARDS,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 1, ENTITLED “GENERALLY,” AT SECTION 2.1.1.3 THEREOF, ENTITLED “TERMS OF OFFICE,” TO RENAME THE SECTION AS “APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF OFFICE,” AND TO ADOPT RESTRICTIONS ON THE APPOINTMENT OF A CITY VENDOR, INCLUDING A PRINCIPAL OR EMPLOYEE OF A VENDOR, TO A CITY LAND USE BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Applicable Area:
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| DATE: | October 29, 2025 | 9:35 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing |
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| TITLE: | VENDOR APPOINTMENTS TO LAND USE BOARDS AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MIAMI BEACH RESILIENCY CODE, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ENTITLED “LAND USE BOARDS,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 1, ENTITLED “GENERALLY,” AT SECTION 2.1.1.3 THEREOF, ENTITLED “TERMS OF OFFICE,” TO RENAME THE SECTION AS “APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF OFFICE,” AND TO ADOPT RESTRICTIONS ON THE APPOINTMENT OF A CITY VENDOR, INCLUDING A PRINCIPAL OR EMPLOYEE OF A VENDOR, TO A CITY LAND USE BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. |
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission (City Commission) adopt the ordinance.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On February 26, 2025, at the request of Commissioner David Suarez, the City Commission referred the subject ordinance to the Planning Board (R5 U).
ANALYSIS
The subject ordinance amends the “Terms of Office” requirements for the City’s land use boards (LUBs) under Section 2.1.1.3 of the Land Development Regulations of the City Code (LDRs). Beginning with terms after September 1, 2025, individuals who are vendors to the City, or principals or employees of such vendors, cannot be appointed to a City LUB during the term of the vendor contract and for one year after its termination. Additionally, LUB applicants must certify the following in writing:
1. They have not been a vendor or associated with one in the past year; and
2. If they (or their entity) became a vendor during their board term, their contract will automatically trigger resignation from the board.
The subject ordinance provides the City Commission with the ability to waive this rule by a 5/7ths vote. For purposes of this proposal, “vendor” is defined as anyone doing business directly with the City or receiving City funds, excluding those whose total business or grant dealings with the City are $10,000 or less per fiscal year and do not require City Commission approval.
PLANNING BOARD REVIEW On July 28, 2025, the Planning Board held a public hearing and transmitted the proposed ordinance to the City Commission with a favorable recommendation (6-0). The Planning Board
also recommended that the proposed ordinance include a distinction for land use board members serving in a non-compensated, voluntary capacity for a non-profit entity.
UPDATE The subject ordinance was approved at First Reading on September 3, 2025, with no changes.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
No Fiscal Impact Expected
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? Yes (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: 9/24/2025 See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Not Applicable
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the ordinance.
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):
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Planning
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner David Suarez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
9:35 a.m. 2nd Rdg, Vendor Appointments to Land Use Boards. (Suarez) PL 5/7
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
First Reading Public Hearing on 9/3/2025 - R5 J