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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
 



SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT SENATE BILL 106, FILED FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WHICH SEEKS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN BUSINESSES TO ACCEPT CASH AS A VALID FORM OF PAYMENT IN RECOGNITION THAT NOT EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL BANKING OR DIGITAL PAYMENT METHODS; 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

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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

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