AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION," BY AMENDING ARTICLE III, ENTITLED “AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES,” BY AMENDING DIVISION 33, ENTITLED “NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE,” TO AMEND SECTION 2-190.151 THEREOF, ENTITLED “COMPOSITION; KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE” TO ADD A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE NORMANDY FOUNTAIN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AS A NONVOTING, EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE; AND, PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.                        

The Normandy Fountain Business Association (the “NFBA”) is a not-for-profit entity formed with the purpose of stabilizing and improving the Normandy Fountain Business District through promotion, activation, marketing and other similar services by representing and advocating for the property and business owners located within the Normandy Fountain Business District. As the Normandy Fountain Business District is among the most important business hubs and commercial corridors within the geographic boundaries of the North Beach CRA Redevelopment Area, it is critical to the long-term success of the North Beach CRA.

By promoting and encouraging the continued development of a diverse and dynamic setting for business activity, the NFBA aims to enhance the neighborhood for area residents, patrons and the visiting public. The NFBA’s objectives are closely aligned with the primary goals of the North Beach CRA, i.e., to increase economic development; to promote resiliency and infrastructure; to support cultural arts, branding and marketing; to revitalize neighborhood character; to improve quality of life for residents, local businesses and visitors; and to leverage available resources for the benefit of residents and businesses within and external to the CRA’s boundaries.

The proposed Ordinance would enlarge the membership of the Committee from seven (7) members to eight (8) to now include a non-voting, ex-officio NFBA designee to be appointed at-large.

BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE
In accordance with Section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes, the City of Miami Beach is required to assess whether a Business Impact Estimate is required for the subject ordinance. As noted in the attached, a Business Impact Estimate is required for the subject Ordinance. The City of Miami Beach estimates that no businesses are likely to be impacted by the proposed Ordinance. The Business Impact Estimate was published on the City’s website on January 22, 2024.

LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE
In accordance with Resolution No. 2023-32857, adopted by the City Commission on December 13, 2023, the following information has been provided by the primary item sponsor as it relates to the subject ordinance amendment:

1. Was the Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? Yes

2. If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): David Sexton, Normandy Fountain Business Association