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Resolution 2024-33384 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33384 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY$1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS' 2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC' SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. WHEREAS, Florida Power & Light Company ("FPL") has filed a request with the Florida Public Service Commission ("PSC") seeking approval for an approximately $1.2 billion increase in customer bills, in 2025, to cover the costs associated with restoring power after Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, as well as to replenish FPL's storm reserve fund; and WHEREAS, this proposed rate increase would result in a significant financial burden on FPL customers, many of whom are already experiencing financial challenges due to inflation, rising costs of living, and other economic pressures; and WHEREAS, the requested rate increase would further impact residents of the City of Miami Beach ("City"), many of whom are seniors, lower-income families, and/or small business owners, who rely on affordable utility costs for economic stability; and WHEREAS, the City is committed to advocating for the welfare of its residents and to opposing rate increases that may impose undue financial hardship on the community; and WHEREAS, FPL's request raises concerns regarding the transparency of its expenditure of prior storm reserve funds and whether more cost-effective methods for storm restoration and reserve replenishment have been adequately explored and addressed; and WHEREAS, FPL, which is as America's largest electric utility and serves more customers and sells more power than any other utility, is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE); and WHEREAS, NextEra Energy is ranked number one (1) in the electric and gas utilities industry in Fortune's 2023 list of "World's Most Admired Companies" and is also recognized on Fortune's 2021 list of companies that"Change the World"; and WHEREAS, in 2021, FPL secured a three (3)year settlement that entitled it to the largest electric rate increase in Florida history, although the settlement (which was approved by PSC) still remains tied up in the Supreme Court of Florida ("Supreme Court"); and WHEREAS, part of that settlement established that FPL had the right to collect a return on equity (a profit margin) that effectively amounted to 11.8 percent, far higher than the national average and above what the PSC had established for Duke and Tampa Electric in their own rate hearings — a fact was referenced in court filings arguing that FPL's increase was grossly excessive; and WHEREAS, the Supreme Court heard 'oral arguments in the case (Case No. SC2024- 0485) on October 8, 2024, but has not yet ruled in the matter; and WHEREAS, FPL this spring just finished recovering about$1.3 billion in storm-restoration costs primarily related to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022, according to a recent Securities & Exchange Commission filing; and WHEREAS, the PSC has the responsibility to ensure that utility rate increases are just, reasonable, and in the public interest, particularly in light of FPL's financial resources and profit margins; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach urge the PSC to prioritize the financial well-being of Florida's residents and to critically evaluate FPL's request in light of its potential impacts on customer affordability and economic stability. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City Commission hereby formally express its opposition to Florida Power& Light Company's ("FPL") request for approval of an approximately$1.2 billion dollar increase in customers' 2025 monthly bills to cover the costs of restoring power after Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, and to replenish a storm reserve fund; and further, urge the PSC to explore alternative approaches for addressing storm restoration costs and reserve replenishment that do not place an additional burden on FPL's customers; and further, direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Governor of Florida, the Florida Public Service Commission, and the Florida League of Cities. PASSED and ADOPTED this d" day of /1/e4fi.e1 , 2024. ATTEST: NOV 2 2 2024 Steven Meiner, Mayor Rafa I E. Granado, City Clerk - � y. ..`;ti te: v --•- (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) 'tiliCORP ;ORATED •.. �;�, p�'= APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE OR EXECUTION 1/2-)7-69z4- City ,ZJ2'zCity Attorney„ /, D 2 MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Honorable Governor Ron DeSantis The Capitol 400 S Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Honorable Governor DeSantis, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION ;TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLYIBILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Raf el E. Gra ado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Commissioner Andrew Giles Fay � Florida Public Service Commission 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850 Dear Commissioner Fay, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Commissioner Art Graham Florida Public Service Commission 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850 Dear Commissioner Graham, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION ;TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Commissioner Mike La Rosa Florida Public Service Commission 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850 Dear Commissioner La Rosa, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Commissioner Gary F. Clark Florida Public Service Commission 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850 Dear Commissioner Clark, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, 751 Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Commissioner Gabriella Passidomo Smith Florida Public Service Commission 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard j Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850 Dear Commissioner Smith, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. 7\Respectfull , Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Executive Director Braulio L. Baez Florida Public Service Commission 2540 Shumard Oak Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399-0850 Dear Executive Director Baez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No, 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectful! , Rafael E. Granada City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach. 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Michael C. Blake, President Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear President Blake, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) II This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granada City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Holly D. Smith, Vice President Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Vice President Smith, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Ra ael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Mark Franks, Vice President Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear Vice President Franks, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE AI?PROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 William Schaetzle, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Schaetzle, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY;BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez)1 This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfLgov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 J.B. Whitten, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Whitten, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectful y, J � Rafael E. Granada City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Thomas DeVille, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director DeVille, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Raf el E. Granada City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami each,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Chris Cloudman, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Cloudman, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by thel Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, 7\11 Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Nancy Miller, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Miller, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. I Respectfully 7.v(f Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Diana Adams, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Adams, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, 724 Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Aiex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Sarah Stoeckel, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Stoeckel, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLYi BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granada City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Louie Davis, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Davis, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granada City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Cal Rolfson, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 I Dear District Director Rolfson, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION ;TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY'BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granada City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 John Dowless, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Dowless, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granada City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Joseph McMullen, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director McMullen, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION! TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez)1, This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Ra ael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Rosemary Wilsen, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Wilsen, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-741 1 November 25, 2024 Dorothea Taylor Bogert, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Bogert, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION 1TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Morris West, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director West, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION ,TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) I This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Ra ael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez 1 MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 1 November 25, 2024 Thomas Reid, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Reid, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. I Respectful) , ...2y( Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Trish Springer, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Springer, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ,N APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY1 BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Ed Dodd, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Dodd, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Brian Williams, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Williams, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION 'TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Raf el E. Granada City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Joanne Ribble, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Ribble, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APWROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) ! This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectful! , Rafael E. Granada City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl:gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Kimberly Glas-Castro, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Glas-Castro, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, 7\4 Rafael E. Granada City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 J.P. O'Connor, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director O'Connor, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY:COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez IAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Chelsea Reed, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Reed, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY,COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $12 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Molly Young, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Young, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, ' 1 Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Felicia Brurison, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Brunson, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, 'URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Traci L. Callari, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Callari, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY'COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION:TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY;BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully Raf el E. ranado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Joyce Davis, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Davis, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY,COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION'TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Todd Drosky, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Drosky, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Susan Starkey, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Starkey, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY'BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Raf el E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Joseph Corradino, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Corradino, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Raf el E. ranado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Karyn Cunningham, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Cunningham, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLYBILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Ra ael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Rodney Harris, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Harris, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www,miamibeachti.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Omarr C. Nickerson, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Nickerson, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Raf el E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-7411 November 25, 2024 Ed Dodd, District Director Florida League of Cities 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 Tallahassee, FL 32301 Dear District Director Dodd, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-33384: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS'2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION', AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez), This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on November 20, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Vice-Mayor Alex J. Fernandez Resolutions - C7 AF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico DATE: November 20, 2024 TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S ("FPL") REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION DOLLAR INCREASE IN CUSTOMERS' 2025 MONTHLY BILLS TO COVER THE COSTS OF RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANES DEBBY, HELENE, AND MILTON, AND TO REPLENISH A STORM RESERVE FUND; AND FURTHER, URGING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC) TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR ADDRESSING STORM RESTORATION COSTS AND RESERVE REPLENISHMENT THAT DO NOT PLACE AN ADDITIONAL BURDEN ON FPL'S CUSTOMERS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. RECOMMENDATION Click or tap here to enter text. BACKGROUND/HISTORY Click or tap here to enter text. ANALYSIS The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Vice Mayor Alex Fernandez. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT None. 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/citv-clerk/meetinq-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCLUSION Page 507 of 1993 Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project? No 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) Co-sponsor(s) Condensed Title Opposition to FPL Proposed Rate Increase. (Fernandez) CA Page 508 of 1993