HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34268RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34268
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADDING ENHANCING CRIMINAL
PENALTIES FOR HABITUAL FELONY OFFENDERS AND AMENDING
THE HABITUAL MISDEMEANOR OFFENDER REQUIREMENTS TO THE
CITY'S LIST OF 2027 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA PRIORITIES.
WHEREAS, each year, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach
adopt a list of legislative priorities for the annual session of the State Legislature to
address issues critical to the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its
residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, habitual criminal offenders impose significant burdens on the State of
Florida, costing more than $330 million annually and requiring increased utilization of law
enforcement and public safety resources; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 775.084, Florida Statutes, a habitual felony
offender is defined as an individual previously convicted of at least two qualifying felony
offenses, and although courts may impose extended terms of imprisonment on such
offenders, the statute does not require the imposition of any mandatory minimum
sentence; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 775.0837, Florida Statutes, a habitual
misdemeanor offender is defined as a defendant with at least four specified misdemeanor
convictions within a one-year period; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks legislative action to strengthen state laws governing
habitual felony and misdemeanor offenders in order to enhance public safety and reduce
repeat criminal activity; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission direct the City Administration to add
to the City's 2027 State Legislative Agenda the following priorities:
• Establishing mandatory -minimum sentences for qualifying habitual felony
offenders;
• Reducing the number of required convictions for designation as a habitual
misdemeanor offender to three convictions; and
• Expanding the period for counting qualifying misdemeanor convictions from one
year to two years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby add enhancing criminal penalties for habitual felony offenders and
amending the habitual misdemeanor offender requirements to the City's list of 2027 State
Legislative Agenda priorities.
PASSED and ADOPTED this �O day
ATTEST:
MAY 2 6 2026
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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(Sponsored by Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas) '
Co -Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: May 20, 2026
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADDING ENHANCING CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR
HABITUAL FELONY OFFENDERS AND AMENDING THE HABITUAL
MISDEMEANOR OFFENDER REQUIREMENTS TO THE CITY'S LIST OF 2027
STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA PRIORITIES.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Monica
Matteo-Salinas.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
M
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Proiect?
ZE
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 the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas
Co-sponsors)
Mayor Steven Meiner
Condensed Title
2027 Legislative Priorities - Enhancing Criminal Penalties. (Matteo-Salinas/Meiner) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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