Resolution 2020-31192R E S O L U T IO N N O . 2020-31192
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXTEND THE DURATION OF THOSE
DISCRETIONARY EMERGENCY MEASURES THAT THE CITY
MANAGER DEEMS NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEAL TH, SAFETY
AND WELFARE, AND WHICH MAY BE IMPLEMENTED DURING THIS
STATE OF EMERGENCY, BEYOND THE 72-HOUR TIME PERIOD SET
FORTH IN SECTION 26-35 OF THE CITY CODE, FOR A PERIOD OF
SEVEN (7) DAYS COMMENCING MARCH 12, 2020, AND ENDING ON
MARCH 19, 2020; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT, UPON REQUEST
BY THE CITY MANAGER, THE CITY COMMISSION SHALL EXTEND
THE AFORESAID 7 DAY PERIOD FOR 7 MORE CONSECUTIVE
DAYS, AT THE CITY COMMISSION MARCH 18, 2020 MEETING.
WHEREAS, in late 2019, a new and significant outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019
emerged in China; and
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19) is a severe and acute
respiratory illness that can spread amongst persons by respiratory transmission and presents
with symptoms similar to those of influenza; and
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 to be a Public
Health Emergency of International Concern and, on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the World
Health Organization declared the rapidly spreading COVID-19 disease a worldwide pandemic,
which will likely spread to all countries around the World; and
WHEREAS, Florida Governor Ron Desantis issued an Executive Order on March 1,
2020 directing the Surgeon General of the State of Florida to issue a public health emergency
and, in response to the pandemic outbreak of COVID-19, Governor Desantis declared a State
of Emergency on March 9, 2020 based upon its impact to the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 has impacted one-hundred fourteen (114) countries around the
globe, and these countries have reported that 125,000 individuals have contracted COVID-19,
with nearly 4,300 people having died from this disease; and
WHEREAS, in direct response to the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Miami-Dade
County on March 11, 2020, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez declared a State of
Emergency for Miami-Dade County, and, subsequently suspended the operation of the Miami-
Dade County Youth Fair, the Miami Open tennis tournament, the MIA 5K run, and all major
events at the American Airlines Arena; and
WHEREAS, to control the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate its effects, Section 26-31 of
the City Code authorizes the City Manager to determine there exists an imminent threat to
public peace or order and to the general welfare of the City exists, and to declare a State of
Emergency and impose certain discretionary emergency measures to protect the public health,
safety and welfare of the residents and visitors to the City of Miami Beach; and
W H E R E A S , the C ity M ana ger has de term ine d that, pursuant to Section 26-31, such
S ta te of E m erge ncy exists in the C ity and , on M arch 12, 2020, issued a D eclaration of a State of
E m erg e n c y in the C ity of M ia m i Bea ch {the C ity M a na ger's D ecl aration of a State of Em ergency
is att a che d and in co rpo rated as E xhib it "A " he reto); and
WHEREAS, the C ity M anager is autho rized , pursuant to Section 26-33 of the C ity C ode,
to o rde r and pro m u lg a te any (or all) of tho se discretionary em ergency m easures, in w hole or in
pa rt , w ith su ch lim itatio ns and co nd itio ns as the C ity M anager m ay deem appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the du ration of such discretionary em ergency m easures is lim ited to a
pe rio d of 72 co n se cutive hou rs, un le ss an extension is authorized by the City Com m ission by
d u ly e n ac te d reso lution in a regu lar or special session of the City C om m ission; and
WHEREAS, pu rsu ant to Se ction 252 .3 8 of the Florida Statutes, the duration of each
S ta te of E m erge n cy de cl are d locally is lim ited to seven (7) days; how ever, the Statute also
pro v id es tha t su ch S tate of E m ergency m a y be extended, as necessary , in 7-day increm ents;
an d
WHEREAS, the C ity M ana ger he reby requests that the City C om m ission grant him the
a u th o rity to im p le m ent tho se discretiona ry em e rge ncy m easures, as he m ay deem appropriate,
be yo n d the co n se cutive 72 -hour pe rio d establishe d in S ection 26-35 of the C ity Code, and
a p p ro ve the co ntin ua tio n of su ch m easures, fo r a pe riod of seven (7) days com m encing M arch
12 , 20 2 0, an d to se e k a furt her extension at the C ity C om m ission m eeting scheduled on M arch
18, 20 2 0.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City M anager is hereby
au th orize d to exte n d the du ration of tho se discretionary em ergency m easures that the City
M a n a g e r de em s ne cessa ry to add ress the C O V ID -19 pandem ic in order to pro tect the public
he a lth , sa fety an d w e lfare , and w hich m a y be im p lem ented during this State of Em ergency,
be y o n d th e 72 -h our time pe rio d set fo rt h in section 26-35 of the City C ode, fo r a period of seven
(7 ) day s co m m encing M arch 12 , 202 0, and end ing on M arch 19, 2020; pro vided, how ever, that,
up o n re q u e st by the C ity M an ager, the C ity C om m ission shall extend the afo resaid 7 day period
fo r 7 m o re co n se cutive days, at the C ity C om m issio n M arch 18 , 2020 m eeting.
PASSED and ADOPTED this _Uh da y or /tarcl , 2020.
ATTEST:
Rafael E=U ity Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO
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Exhibit "A "
C IT Y O F M IA M I B E A C H
D E C L A R A T IO N O F A S T A T E O F E M E R G E N C Y
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19") is a severe and acute
respiratory illness that can spread amongst persons by respiratory transmission and
presents with symptoms similar to those of influenza; and
WHEREAS, in late 2019, a new and significant outbreak of COVID-19 emerged
in China; and
WHEREAS, shortly after the initial COVID-19 outbreak, the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention ("CDC") deeme d it necessary to prohibit or restrict any non-
essential travel to or from various countries (including China, Iran, Italy and South
Korea), and advised older travelers and those with chro nic medical conditions to avoid
nonessential travel to Japan. Moreover, the CDC issued an advisory that all travelers
exercise enhanced precautions when travelling; and
WHEREAS, equally important, the World Health Organization ("WH O") has
declared CO VID-19 to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and, on
W ednesday, March 11, 2020, the W HO declared the rapidly spreading COVID-19
disease a worldwide pandemic, which will likely spread to all countries around the
World; and
WHEREAS, Florida Governor Ron DeSanti s ("Governor DeSantis") issued an
Executive Order on March 1, 2020 directing the Surgeon General of the State of Florida
to issue a public health emergency and, in response to the pandemic outbreak of
COVID-19, Governor Desantis declared a State of Emergency on March 9, 2020 based
upon its impact to the State of Florida (See Florida's State of Emergency, attached and
incorporated as Exhibit "A" hereto); and
WHEREAS, Florida state health officials confirmed three (3) new cases of
COVID-19 in Florida on March 11, 2020, including the first confirmed case in Miami-
Dade County, a 56-year-old man who tested positive and had traveled recently; and
WHEREAS, the total number of known COVID-19 cases in Florida cases
currently stands at twenty-six (26), of which tw enty-three (23) such persons are Florida
residents; and
Declaration of a State of Emergency
March 12, 2020
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WHEREAS, in direct response to the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Miami-
Dade County on March 11, 2020, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez ("Mayor
Gimenez") declared a State of Emergency for Miami-Dade County, and, subsequently
suspended the operation of the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair, the Miami Open tennis
tournament, the MIA 5K run, and all major events at the American Airlines Arena; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 has impacted one-hundred fourteen (114) countries
around the globe, and these countries have reported that 118,000 individuals have
contracted COVID-19, with nearly 4,300 people having died from this disease; and
WHEREAS, in the United States alone, over one-thousand (1,000) cases of
COVID-19 have been diagnosed, and twenty-nine (29) people have died from the
disease and, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation on March
11, 2020, suspending the entry of most foreign nationals who have been in certain
European countries at any point during the fourteen (14) days prior to their scheduled
arrival to the United States. These countries, known as the Sehengen Area, include:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and
Switzerland. 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY L. MORALES, as City Manager for the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, pursuant to the authority vested in me under Section 26-31 of the City of
Miami Beach Code of Laws and Ordinances (the "City Code"), have determined that
there is reason to believe that there exists a clear and present danger of a riot or other
general public disorder, widespread disobedience of the law, and substantial injury to
persons or to property, all of which constitute an imminent threat to public peace or
order, and to the general welfare of the City of Miami Beach, based upon the COVID-
19 pandemic.
Accordingly, it is necessary and appropriate to take action to ensure that COVID-19
remains controlled, and that residents and visitors in the City of Miami Beach remain
safe and secure
The CDC has recommended mitigation measures in communities with COVID-19
cases, which include staying at home when sick, keeping away from others who are
sick, and staying at home when a household member is sick with respiratory disease
symptoms, or if instructed to do so by public health officials or a health care provider.
Moving forward during this time. the City will continue to monitor what the World
t However, such restriction does not apply certain groups of persons who are identified in the
Proclamation.
Declaration of a State of Emergency
March 12, 2020
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Health Organization has determined to be a global pandemic, and the City will
constantly evaluate planned mass gatherings as the situation continues to develop
and evolve.
In order to ensure that COVID-19 remains controlled and to protect the public health,
safety and welfare of the residents and visitors of the City of Miami Beach. this
immediate action is NECESSARY.
AS SUCH, I HEREBY declare a State of Emergency throughout the territorial
jurisdiction of the City of Miami Beach, and will be ORDERING and
PROMULGATING the following emergency measures, which will be reasonably
and necessarily implemented in response to this State of Emergency:
1. The establishment of curfews. including but not limited to the prohibition of or
restrictions on pedestrian and vehicular movement. standing and parking,
except for the provision of designated essential services such as fire. police and
hospital services. including the transportation of patients thereto, utility
emergency repairs. and emergency calls by physicians.
2. The prohibition of the sale or distribution of any alcoholic beverage. with or
without the payment or a consideration therefore.
3. The prohibition of the possession on any person in a public place of any
portable container containing any alcoholic beverage.
4. The closing of places of public assemblage with designated exceptions.
5. The prohibition of the sale or other transfer of possession, with or without
consideration, of gasoline or any other flammable or combustible liquid
altogether or except by delivery into a tank properly affixed to an operable
motor-driven vehicle, bike, scooter, boat or airplane and necessary for the
propulsion thereof.
6. The prohibition of the possession in a public place of any portable container
containing gasoline or any other flammable or combustible liquid.
THE EMERGENCY MEASURES THAT WILL BE REASONABLY ORDERED AND
PROMULGATED HEREIN WILL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, ANO SHALL BE
EFFECTIVE FOR A PERIOD OF 72 CONSECUTIVE HOURS OF THE DECLARED
STATE OF EMERGENCY THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, UNLESS
EXTENDED BY THE MIAMI BEACH CITY COMMISSION BY DUL Y ENACTED
RESOLUTION IN REGULAR OR SPECIAL SESSION.
Declaration of a State of Emergency
March 12, 2020
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Any violation of these emergency measures shall subject the individual to arrest and
criminal prosecution pursuant to Section 26-36 and Section 1-14 of the City Code.
CITY OF MIAMI E ACH , FLORIDA
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ATTEST:
Rafael , !erk
ST ATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-52
(Em e rgency Management - COVID-I9 Public Health Emergency»
WHEREAS. Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-I9) is a severe acute respiratory
illness that can spread among humans through respiratory transmission and presents with
symptoms similar to those of influenza; and
WHEREAS, in late 2019. a new and significant outbreak of COVID-I9 emerged in China;
and
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization previously declared COVID-I9 a Public
Health Emergency of International Concern; and
WHEREAS, in response to the recent COVID-I9 outbreak in China, Iran. Italy. Japan and
South Korea. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") has deemed it necessary to
prohibit or restrict non-essential travel to or from those countnes; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020. I issued Executive Order number 20-51 directing the
Florida Department of Health to issue a Public Health Emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 1. 2020, the State Surgeon General and State Health Officer
declared a Public Health Emergency exists in the State of Florida as a result of COVID-I9; and
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, I directed the Director of the Division of Emergency
Management to activate the State Emergency Operations Center to Level 2 to provide coordination
and response to the COVID-19 emergency; and
WHEREAS, as of March 9. 2020, eight counties in Florida have positive cases for
COVID-19, and COVID-I9 poses a risk to the entire state of Florida; and
EXHIBIT "A"
W H E R E A S . the CDC currently recommends community preparedness and everyday
prevention measures be taken by all individuals and families in the United States, including
voluntary home isolation when individuals are sick with respiratory symptoms, covering coughs
and sneezes with a tissue and disposal of the issue immediately thereafter, washing hands often
with soap and water for at least 2) seconds. using of alcohol-based hand sanitizers with 60%-95%
alcohol if soap and water are not readily available and routinely cleaning frequently touched
surfaces and objects to increase community resilience and readiness for responding to an outbreak;
and
WHEREAS. the CDC currently recommends mitigation measures for commumties
experiencmg an outbreak including staying at home when sick. keeping away from others who are
sick, limiting face-to-face contact with others as much as possible, consulting with your healthcare
provider if individuals or members of a household are at high risk for COVID-19 complications,
wearing a facemask if advised to do so by a healthcare provider or by a public health official.
staying home when a household member is sick with respiratory disease symptoms if instructed to
do so by public health officials or a health care provider; and
WHEREAS. as Governor, I am responsible for meeting the dangers presented to this state
and its people by this emergency.
NOW. THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, as Govemor of Florida, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by Article IV. Section (H(a) of the Florida Constitution, Chapter 252.
Florida Statutes, and all other applicable laws. promulgate the following Executive Order to take
immediate effect.
Section !_ Because of the foregoing conditions, I declare a state of emergency exists in the
State of Florida.
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Sccton2_ I designate the Director of the Division of Em ergency Man agement ("Director")
as the State Coordinating Officer for the duration of this emergency and direct him to execute the
State's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and other response. recovery. and mitigation
plans necessary to cope with the emergency. Additionally, I designate the State Health Officer
and Surgeon General as a Deputy State Coordinating Officer and State incident Commander.
Pursuant to section 252.36(1)a). Florida Statutes. I delegate to the State Coordinating
Officer the authority to exercise those powers delineated in sections 252.36(5)-(10). Florida
Statutes, which he shall exercise as needed to meet this emergency, subject to the limitations of
section 252.33. Fonda Statutes. In exercising the powers delegated by this Order. the State
Coordinating Officer shall confer with the Governor to the fullest extent practicable. Th e State
Coordinating Officer shall also have the authority to:
A. Seek direct assistance and enter into agreemen ts with any and all agencies of the
United States Government as may be needed to meet the emergency.
B. Designate addition al Deputy State Coordinating Officers. as necessary.
C. Suspend the effect of any statute, rule, or order that would in an y way prevent,
hinder. or delay any mitigation , response. or recovery action necessary to cope with this
emergency.
D. Enter orders as may be needed to implem ent any of the foregoing powers: however.
the requirements of sections 252.46 and 120.54(4). Florida Statutes. do not apply to any such
orders issued by the State Coordinating Officer: however. no such order shall remain in effect
beyond the expiration of this Executive Order, to include any extension.
Section3_ I order the Adjutant General to activate the Florida National Guard, as needed,
to deal with this emergency
Secti o n 4. I find that the special duties and responsibilities resting upon some State.
regional, and local agencies and other governme ntal bodies in respondi ng to the em ergency may
require them to suspend the application of the statutes, rules, ordinances, and orders they
administer Therefore. { issue the following authorization s:
A. Pursuant to sect.on 252.36(1)(a). Florida Statutes, the Executive Office of the
Governor may suspend all statutes and rules affecting budgeting to the extent necessary to provide
budget authority for state agencies to cope with this emergency. The requirements of sectuons
252.46 and 120.54(4). Florida Statutes. do not apply to any such suspension issued by the
Executive Office of the Governor; however. no such suspension shall remai n in effect beyond the
expiration of this Executive Order. to include any extension
B Each State agency may suspend the provisions of any regulatory statute prescribing
the procedures for conduct of state business or the orders or rules of that agency. if strict
compliance with the provisions of any such statute, order, or rule would in any way prevent, hinder,
or delay necessary action in coping with the emergency. This includes, but is not limited to, the
authority to suspend any and all statutes. rules, ordi nances, or orders which affect leasing. printing.
purchasing. travel, and the condition of emp loyment and the com pensation of emp loyees. For the
purposes of this Executive Order. necessary action in coping with the emer gency means an
emergency mitigation, response. or recovery action: (l) prescribed in the State Com prehen sive
Emergency Management Plan "CEMPy. or (2) ordered by the State Coordinating Officer. Th e
requirements of sections 252.46 and 120.54. Florida Statutes. shall not apply to any such
suspenston issued by a State agency: however. no such suspension shall remain in effect beyond
the expiration of this Executive Order. to incl ude any extensions.
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C. I accordance with section 465.0275. Florida Statutes, pharmacists may dispense
up to a 30-day emergency prescription refill of maintenance medication to persons who reside in
an area or county covered under this Executive Order and to emergency personnel who have been
activated by their state and local agency but who do not reside in an area or county covered by this
Executive Order.
D. In accordance with section 252.38, Florda Statutes. each political subdivision
within the State of Florida may wave the procedures and formalities otherwise required of the
political subdivision by law pertaining to:
I) Performance of public work and taking whatever prudent action is
necessary to ensure the health. safety. and welfare of the community.
2) Entering into contracts; however, political subdivisions are cautioned
against entering into tme and matenals contracts without ceiling as defined by 2 CFR 200.318j)
or cost plus percentage contracts as defined by 2 CFR 200.323(d):
3) Incurring obligations:;
4) Employment of permanent and temporary workers:
5) Utilization of volunteer workers;
6) Rental of equipment;
7) Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation. of supplies,
materials. and facilities: and,
8) Appropriation and expenditure of public funds.
E. All State agencies responsible for the use of State buildings and facilities may close
such buildings and facilities in those portions of the State affected by this emergency. to the extent
necessary to meet this emergency. I direct each State agency to report the closure of any State
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build ing or facility to the Secretary of the Departm ent of Management Services. Under the
authority contained in section 252.36. Florida Statutes. I direct each County to report the closure
of an y building or faci lity operated or maintained by the Co un t y or an y pol iti cal subdivision therein
to the Secretary of the Department of Management Services. Furthermor e, I direct the Secretary
of the Department of Management Services to.
I)Maintain an accurate and up-to-date list of all such closures: and,
)Provide that list daily to the State Coordinating Officer.
Section5. find that the demands placed upon the funds appropriated to the agencies of
the State of Florida and to local agencies are unreasonably great and the fun ds currently available
may be inadequate to pay the costs of coping with this emer gency. In accordance with section
252.372), Florida Statutes, I direct that sufficient funds be made availab le. as needed, by
transferring and expending moneys appropriated for other purposes, mon eys from unappropriated
surp lus funds. or from the Budget Stabilization Fund.
Sgc1on ó, A ll State agencies entering emergency final orders or other final actions in
response to this emergency shall advise the State Coordinating Officer contemp oraneously or as
soon as practicable.
Section7_ Medical professionals and workers, social workers, and counselors with good
and valid professional licenses issued by states other than the State of Florida may render such
services in Florida during this emergency for persons affected by this emergency with the
condition that such services be rendered to such persons free of charge, and with the further
condition that such services be rendered under the auspices of the American Red Cross or the
Florida Department of Health.
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Sg1io n _8_ All actuvities taken by the Director of the Division of Emergency Management
and the State Health Officer and Surgeon General with respect to this emergency before the
issuance of this Executive Order are ratified. This Executive Order shall expire sixty days from
this date unless extended.
ATTEST:
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of
Florida to be affixed. at Tallahassee. this 9th day of
March, 20
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Notices 1,
M IA M I BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
March 13, 2020
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING.
RECOMMENDATION
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 13, 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, will hold
a Special Commission Meeting on March 13, 2020, at 1 :00 p.m., in the Commission Chambers,
1700 Convention Center Drive, Third Floor, Miami Beach, Florida, to discuss the COVID-19 virus
and the potential impact on our City.
INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to appear at this retreat, or be represented by an agent, or to
express their views in writing addressed to the City Con-m ission, c/o the City Clerk, 1700 Convention
Center Drive, 1°' Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. Materials relating to this retreat will
be available for public inspection during normal business hours in the City Clerk's Office, 1700
Convention Center Drive, 1°' Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. This retreat may be
continued, and under such circumstances, additional legal notice need not be provided.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Fla. Stat., the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides
to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its
retreat, such person must ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not
constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant
evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
To request this material in alternate format, sign language interpreter (five-day notice required),
information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any
docume nt or participate in any City-sponsored proceedings, call 305.604.2489 and select 1 for
English or 2 for Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service).
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
City of Miami Beach
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A N A LY S IS
A p p li c a b le A re a
Citywide
ls this a"Residents Right
to Knoy" item, pursuant to
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Clerk
Does this item utilize G.O,
Bond Funds?
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Memorandum
ci Declaration of a State Emergency
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M IA M I BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Mayor Dan Gelber and Members o
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
March 12, 2020
SUBJECT: Request to hold a Special Meeting of the City Commission
Pursuant to Section 2 04 of our City Charter, I hereby request that a Special Meeting of the City
Commission be called for Friday, March 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the COVID-19 virus
and the potential impact on our City.
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