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Resolutions - C7  Q




COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney 
DATE:March  13, 2024
 



SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN ENHANCEMENT OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS TO BETTER SERVE THE PUBLIC, BY AUTHORIZING EACH CITY COMMISSIONER TO RETAIN ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, EITHER ON A FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BASIS OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR FOR SUCH SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; FURTHER, PROVIDING THAT THE FISCAL IMPACT OF THIS MEASURE, PER COMMISSIONER, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE EQUIVALENT COSTS TO THE CITY FOR EMPLOYING A FULL-TIME ADVISOR (APPROXIMATELY $120,000, INCLUSIVE OF SALARY, PENSION AND OTHER BENEFITS); AND FURTHER, WAIVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE COMMITTEE REVIEW REQUIREMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-14(D)(1)(A) OF THE CITY CODE.

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

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

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The fiscal impact of this measure shall not exceed $120,000 for any commissioner requesting additional support services.

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

ATTACHMENTS:
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