HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34276RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34276
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REINTRODUCING A MORATORIUM
ON THE ADOPTION OF ANY ORDINANCE TO INCREASE WATER,
SEWER, AND STORMWATER RATES; SAID MORATORIUM TO
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE EARLIEST TO OCCUR OF THE
FOLLOWING: (A) RESCISSION OF THIS RESOLUTION BY A FIVE -
SEVENTHS (5/7THS) VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION, (B) THE
OCCURRENCE OF A PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY DUE TO THE
FAILURE OF WATER, SEWER, OR STORMWATER
INFRASTRUCTURE, OR (C) THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER BY AN
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION REQUIRING THE CITY TO MAKE
UNBUDGETED REPAIRS TO ITS WATER, SEWER, OR STORMWATER
INFRASTRUCTURE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the importance of addressing the
potential financial hardship caused by rate increases and is committed to exploring
alternatives that could provide relief to residents; and
WHEREAS, at its March 19, 2025 meeting, the Mayor and City Commission
previously considered a moratorium on the adoption of ordinances to increase water,
sewer and stormwater rates sponsored by this Resolution's sponsor; and
WHEREAS, the City remains committed to maintaining safe, reliable, and resilient
water, sewer, and stormwater systems while balancing affordability considerations for
residents and ratepayers; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission find it in the best interest of the City
to impose such a moratorium on the adoption of such ordinances to provide temporary
rate stability and allow for further policy evaluation; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Mayor and City Commission to maintain the
moratorium unless emergency conditions, regulatory obligations, or critical operational
needs make such rate actions necessary; and
WHEREAS, the moratorium should remain in effect unless and until rescinded by
a 5/7th vote, to ensure consistency and predictability for residents and ratepayers.
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 impose a moratorium on the adoption of any ordinance to increase
water, sewer, or stormwater rates; said moratorium to remain in effect until the earliest to
occur of the following: (a) rescission of this resolution by a five -sevenths (5/7ths) vote of
the Mayor and City Commission; (b) the occurrence of a public safety emergency
resulting from the failure of water, sewer, or stormwater infrastructure; or (c) the issuance
of an order by an authority having jurisdiction requiring the City to undertake unbudgeted
repairs to its water, sewer, or stormwater infrastructure.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 0?0 day of W4 , 2026.
ATTEST:
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N MAY 2 6 2026
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Steven Meiner, Mayor
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez)
Cosponsored by Commissioner David Suarez
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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MIA/01 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, REINTRODUCING A MORATORIUM ON THE
ADOPTION OF ANY ORDINANCE TO INCREASE WATER, SEWER, AND
STORMWATER RATES; SAID MORATORIUM TO REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE
EARLIEST TO OCCUR OF THE FOLLOWING. (A) RESCISSION OF THIS
RESOLUTION BY A FIVE -SEVENTHS (5/7TH) VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION,
(B) THE OCCURRENCE OF A PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY DUE TO THE
FAILURE OF WATER, SEWER, OR STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE, OR (C)
THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER BY AN AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
REQUIRING THE CITY TO MAKE UNBUDGETED REPAIRS TO ITS WATER.
SEWER, OR STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex
Fernandez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The sponsor of this item requests that the Administration be prepared to address the fiscal impact
of this proposed measure.
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 miamibeachflgov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Project?
No
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 Alex Fernandez
Co-sponsors)
Condensed Title
Moratorium on Adoption of Ordinances to Increase Water/Sewer/Stormwater Rates. (AF) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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