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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,” ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “AGENCIES, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES,” DIVISION 22, ENTITLED “MIAMI BEACH ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE,” SECTION 2-190.59 THEREOF, ENTITLED “COMPOSITION,” TO MODIFY THE COMPOSITION OF THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  

December 17, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez

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R5 AH 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,” ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “AGENCIES, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES,” DIVISION 22, ENTITLED “MIAMI BEACH ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE,” SECTION 2-190.59 THEREOF, ENTITLED “COMPOSITION,” TO MODIFY THE COMPOSITION OF THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico

DATE:

DATE: December 17, 2025 3:25 p.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,” ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “AGENCIES, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES,” DIVISION 22, ENTITLED “MIAMI BEACH ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE,” SECTION 2-190.59 THEREOF, ENTITLED “COMPOSITION,” TO MODIFY THE COMPOSITION OF THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

The attached Ordinance was prepared at the request of Commissioner Laura Dominguez.

The Miami Beach Animal Welfare Committee (the “Committee”) was established by the Mayor and City Commission pursuant to Ordinance No. 2018-4212 to study and make recommendations to the City Commission regarding animal welfare programs and policy.

Presently, the Committee is comprised of nine voting members, two of whom are recommended by specifically identified animal welfare groups located in the City and appointed by the City Commission (the “Non-Profit Representatives”). One Non-Profit Representative shall be recommended by the Miami Beach Animal Advocates, Inc., and the other shall be recommended by Sobe Cats Spay & Neuter, Inc.

ANALYSIS

The attached Ordinance is presented for First Reading by the sponsor, Commissioner Laura Dominguez, for the consideration of the Mayor and City Commission.

The Ordinance amends Section 2-190.59 of the City Code to allow one of the two Non-Profit Representatives to be recommended for appointment by a qualified non-profit organization promoting the welfare of stray or abandoned animals in Miami-Dade County; and the other Non- Profit Representative to be recommended for appointment by Sobe Cats Spay & Neuter, Inc., or a qualified non-profit organization promoting the welfare of stray or abandoned cats in Miami- Dade County.

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 “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 Laura Dominguez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

3:25 p.m. 1st Rdg, Animal Welfare Committee. (Dominguez) CA

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