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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney 
DATE:February  21, 2024
 

First Reading

SUBJECT: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 1, ENTITLED “IN GENERAL,” BY CREATING SECTION 2-2 THEREOF, ENTITLED “ALTERNATIVE PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES ONLINE,” TO PROVIDE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 50.0311, FLORIDA STATUTES, WHEREVER THE CITY CODE REQUIRES A LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT OR PUBLICATION IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION, THE CITY MAY USE PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES HOSTED BY COUNTIES AS AN ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF PUBLISHING NOTICES AND ADVERTISEMENTS, EXCEPT WHERE THE NEWSPAPER NOTICE IS OTHERWISE REQUIRED UNDER THE CITY CHARTER, COUNTY CHARTER, OR COUNTY CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR REPEALER. SEVERABILITY. CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

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 name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A

ANALYSIS

See attached Commission Memorandum.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

As set forth in the Ordinance, this measure is intended to yield cost savings.

Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
No No 
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Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Commissioner David Suarez

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Commission Memorandum
Ordinance
LTC No. 050-2024