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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney 
DATE:January  31, 2024
 

2:35 p.m. Second Reading Public Hearing

SUBJECT:AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED “ENVIRONMENT,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE X, ENTITLED “USE OF GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS,” TO CREATE DEFINITIONS; ELIMINATE THE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WAIVER FOR GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS; PROHIBIT THE USE OF GAS-POWERED CHAINSAWS WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, PROVIDE FOR A TEMPORARY SUSPENSION FOR STORM AND HURRICANE CLEANUP, AND ESTABLISH ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY PROVISIONS; AND FURTHER 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? ___ Yes   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

N/A
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 
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Commissioner Laura Dominguez

ATTACHMENTS:
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BIE Published 01/12/2024, Supplemented 01/22/2024 to Attach 2nd Rdg. Commission Memorandum and Ordinance