Resolution 2025-33473RESOLUTION NO.2025-33473
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE
FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED AT THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,AND THE ASSISTANT
PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING
ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT
THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED
ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND
ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND
FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER
OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
WHEREAS,a community's well-being depends on the proper functioning and staffing of all
pillars of the criminal justice system,including the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office
("Miami-Dade SAO")and the Miami-Dade County Public Defender's Office ("Miami-Dade Public
Defender");and
WHEREAS,the roles of Assistant State Attorneys ("ASAs")and Assistant Public Defenders
("APDs")are essential to maintaining an effective justice system,reducing crime,and preserving
public trust;and
WHEREAS,despite raises over the last few years,ASAs and APDs in Miami-Dade County
continue to leave public service (typically due to unacceptably low salaries)as quickly as they can
be trained and replaced;and
WHEREAS,the Miami-Dade SAO lost 156 prosecutors from 2021 -2023 and faced a
vacancy rate of over 32%this past Summer,limiting its ability to recruit and retain qualified attorneys;
and
WHEREAS,ASAs and APDs are,unquestionably,the primary voices speaking for crime
victims,witnesses,criminal defendants and the community at-large in all felony and misdemeanor
cases and courts;and
WHEREAS,the Miami-Dade County SAO currently faces intense competition for retention of
its trial-experienced lawyers who may be lured away by much higher salaries offered by other public
agencies and civil law firms;and
WHEREAS,a decline in staffing threatens to undermine long-term public safety strategies;
and
WHEREAS,the starting salary for ASAs and APDs is approximately $68,000,which is well
below the area median income of $79,400,as determined by the U.S.Department of Housing and
Urban Development for public housing pricing;and
WHEREAS,these salaries are inadequate to cover Miami-Dade's high housing costs,and
the burden is compounded by substantial student debt,which averages $160,000 for new attorneys;
and
WHEREAS,a recent study released by U.S.News &World Report found that,for 2024-2025,
Miami is now the 3°most expensive city in which to live in the United States;and
WHEREAS,additionally,many high-level and complex cases in Miami-Dade County are
being thrust upon prosecutors who have less experience than necessary to effectively prosecute
these cases,and a significant number of prosecutors handling attempted murder,rape,kidnapping,
and armed robbery cases have less than three (3)years'experience and have tried fewer than ten
(10)felony cases;and
WHEREAS,this on-going crisis,in which criminal defendants may not be appropriately
prosecuted and/or defended,creates a serious impediment in the administration of justice in Miami-
Dade County with a ripple effect that can easily extend throughout the State of Florida and beyond;
and
WHEREAS,the Federal government recognizes that jurisdictions like Miami have unusually
high costs of living and provides their employees with a 24.67%locality adjustment,which means
that Federal employees in the Miami locality area are paid 24.67%above the General Schedule
Base Pay Table;and
WHEREAS,immediately increasing salaries for ASAs and APDs will enable the Miami-Dade
SAO and Miami-Dade Public Defender to improve recruitment,retention,and performance within
Miami-Dade County's legal system,ensuring the protection of public safety and upholding justice in
our City and the broader community;and
WHEREAS,supporting the individuals who truly make the criminal justice system run should
be a priority budget appropriation for the Florida Legislature,the Governor and civic leadership
throughout the State of Florida.
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 of the City of
Miami Beach,Florida,hereby urge the Florida Legislature to increase funding for the Assistant State
Attorneys employed at the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office,and the Assistant Public
Defenders employed at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender's Office,including a salary
increase,a cost of living adjustment,and a locality pay differential in order to support the hiring and
retention of qualified and experienced attorneys,to compensate for the high cost of living in Miami-
Dade County relative to the rest of the State of Florida;and adding this item to the City's 2025
legislative priorities;and further,directing the City Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution to the
President of the Florida Senate,the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives,and members
of the Miami-Dade County state legislative delegation.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORA NDUM
TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:City Attorney Ricardo J.Dopico
DATE:February 3,2025
TITLE:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAM I BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE
FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED AT THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,AND THE ASSISTANT
PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING
ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT
THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED
ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND
ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND
FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER
OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor,Commissioner David
Suarez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
NIA.
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 .miamibeachfJ.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Cityw ide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know"item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-172
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_2481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying?No
If so,specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Co-sponsor(s)
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Condensed Title
Urge State of FL to Increase Prosecutor &Public Defender Salaries.(Suarez/Meiner)CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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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
February 5,2025
Senate President Ben Albritton
409 The Capitol
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Senate President Albritton,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachf.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
February 5,2025
Speaker of the House Daniel Perez
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Speaker of the House Perez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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
February 5,2025
State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle
Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office
1350 NW 12th Avenue
Miami,FL 33136
Dear State Attorney Fernandez Rundle,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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 l
February 5,2025
Public Defender Carlos Martinez
Law Offices of the Public Defender
1320 NW 14th Street
Miami,FL 33125
Dear Public Defender Martinez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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
February 5,2025
Senator Barbara Sharief
3351 N.University Drive,Suite A
Hollywood,FL 33204
Dear Senator Sharief,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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
February 5,2025
Senator Ileana Garcia
2828 Coral Way,Suite 208
Miami,FL 33145
Dear Senator Garcia,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach,170 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
February 5,2025
Senator Jason W.B.Pizzo
3475 Sheridan Street,Suite 211
Hollywood,FL 33021
Dear Senator Pizzo,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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 l
February 5,2025
Senator Alexis Calatayud
11011SW 104th Street,Suite 5101
Miami,FL 33176
Dear Senator Calatayud,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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
February 5,2025
Senator Bryan Avila
10001 NW 87 Avenue
Hialeah Gardens,FL 33016
Dear Senator Avila,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-74 l l
February 5,2025
Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez
3800 NW 115th Avenue
Doral,FL 33178
Dear Senator Rodriguez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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 l
February 5,2025
Representative Felicia Simone Robinson
1003 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Robinson,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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
February 5,2025
Representative Fabian Basabe
200 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Basabe,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectf u I ly,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach,17O Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
February 5,2025
Representative Wallace Aristide
1402 The Capital
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Aristide,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-74 l l
February 5,2025
Representative Dotie Joseph
407 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Joseph,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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
February 5,2025
Representative Ashley Viola Gantt
1101 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Gantt,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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
February 5,2025
Representative Tom Fabricio
319 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Fabricio,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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
February 5,2025
Representative David Borrero
412 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Borrero,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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 l
February 5,2025
Representative Alex Rizo
303 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Rizo,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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
February 5,2025
Representative Vicki L.Lopez
222 The Capital
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Lopez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfu lly,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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
February 5,2025
Representative Demi Busatta
222 The Capital
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Busatta,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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
February 5,2025
Representative Omar Blanco
1302 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Blanco,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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
February 5,2025
Representative Daniel Perez
420 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Perez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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 l
February 5,2025
Representative Kevin D.Chambliss
407 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Chambliss,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florido 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
February 5,2025
Representative Mike Redondo
1301 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Redondo,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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 l
February 5,2025
Representative Juan Carlos Porras
334 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Porras,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
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
February 5,2025
Representative James Vernon Mooney,Jr.
334 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee,FL 32399
Dear Representative Mooney,Jr.,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33473:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE,INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE,A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS,TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
FLORIDA SENATE,THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.(Sponsored by Commissioner David
Suarez and Mayor Steven Meiner,and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Laura
Dominguez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 3,2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E.Granado
City Clerk
c:Commissioner David Suarez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner Laura Dominguez