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Resolutions - C7  W




COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

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



SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO OPPOSE SENATE BILL 1054, OR ANY PROPOSED OR PROSPECTIVE STATE LEGISLATION FILED FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION SEEKING TO EXPAND CASINO GAMBLING OPERATIONS IN FLORIDA, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF AN EXISTING PARI-MUTUEL, GAMBLING OR CASINO LICENSE TO A NEW LOCATION, OR TO ALLOW AN EXISTING PARI-MUTUEL, GAMBLING OR CASINO LICENSEE TO OPEN A NEW FACILITY AT A NEW LOCATION UNDER THE EXISTING LICENSE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE.

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


The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex Fernandez.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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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 Alex Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Commissioners Magazine and Dominguez

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