HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34295RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34295
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
INCLUDE A FULL-TIME MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS COORDINATOR
POSITION FOR THE MIAMI BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT (MBFD) AS AN
ENHANCEMENT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET AND
CARRIED FORWARD IN SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; AND FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A BUDGET
AMENDMENT TO FUND SUCH POSITION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE
2026 FISCAL YEAR.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission recognize the critical importance of mental
health and wellness services for first responders, including personnel within the Miami Beach Fire
Department ("MBFD"); and
WHEREAS, MBFD personnel regularly encounter high -stress, traumatic, and
life -threatening situations that can lead to cumulative mental health impacts requiring specialized
support; and
WHEREAS, establishing a full-time Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator will
strengthen the City's ability to provide dedicated, consistent, and professional
mental -health -focused resources for MBFD staff; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire that this position be incorporated as
an enhancement in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget to support the long-term wellbeing of the City's
fire -rescue workforce; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission also wish to fund this position for the balance
of the current fiscal year, to ensure that mental health and wellness services can be provided
without delay.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City Commission hereby directs the City
Administration to include a full-time Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator position for the
Miami Beach Fire Department as an enhancement to be included in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget
and carried forward in subsequent fiscal years; and further directs the City Administration to
prepare a budget amendment to fund such position for the remainder of the 2026 fiscal year and
present the amendment for City Commission consideration at the earliest practicable meeting.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 0?0 day of :kA2026.
ATTEST:
MAY 2 6 2026
ven Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt)
Co-Sponsoredby Commissioner Monica Matteo-S ilinas
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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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, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO INCLUDE
A FULL-TIME MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS COORDINATOR POSITION
FOR THE MIAMI BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT (MBFD) AS AN ENHANCEMENT
TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET AND CARRIED
FORWARD IN SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE
CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO FUND
SUCH POSITION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2026 FISCAL YEAR.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Tanya K.
Bhatt.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The sponsor 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 miamibeachfl qov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
1240 of 1709
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
►O
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Proiect?
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 Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Add a Full -Time Mental Health Coordinator Position for MBFD. (Bhatt) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
1241 of 1709