Resolution 2020-31235 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31235
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING
PENALTIES FOR LATE PAYMENTS OR NON-PAYMENTS
ON UTILITY SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH TO MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS AND
COMMERCIAL OPERATORS FROM MARCH 1, 2020
THROUGH MAY 30, 2020.
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the
rapidly spreading novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") a pandemic, acknowledging what has
seemed clear for some time — the virus will likely spread to all countries on the globe;
and
WHEREAS, the rate of infection throughout the world and in the US has
accelerated rapidly, grinding most markets and businesses around the globe to a halt;
and
WHEREAS, in response to COVID-19 impacting businesses and individuals,
states and local governments around the United States are implementing emergency
measures to support individuals and businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, the City Manager declared a State of Emergency
for the City of Miami Beach,finding that the 2019 coronavirus virus("COVID-19")outbreak
(later defined as a pandemic) poses a health risk to the City's residents, particularly
elderly residents and those who are immunosuppressed or otherwise have high risk of
medical conditions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to such Declaration of a State of Emergency, the City
Manager has imposed a number of temporary emergency measures to limit the inflow of
leisure guests to the City and require the closure of, and limit crowds in, public facilities,
public property, and places of public assemblage (including, without limitation, hotels,
restaurants, bars, nightclubs, concert halls, entertainment venues, movie theaters, and
houses of worship), as well as other restrictions on travel and gatherings of any number
of people, including imposition of a general curfew throughout the City and a "Safer at
Home" order, in order to reduce community spread, relieve pressure on hospitals and
healthcare personnel, protect workers, and maintain social order; and
WHEREAS, in recognition that many people are currently facing financial
challenges amid a natural disaster like COVID-19, the Mayor and City Commission waive
penalties for late payments or non-payments on utility services provided by the City to
Miami Beach residents and commercial operators.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby waive penalties for late payments or non-payments on utility services
provided by the City of Miami Beach to Miami Beach residents and commercial operators
from March 1, 2020 through May 30, 2020.
PASSED and ADOPTED this .1- day of April, 2020.
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
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Ra ael E. Granado, City Clerk
(sponsored by Commissioner Michael Gongora)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Raul J.Aguila, City Attorney
DATE: April 22, 2020
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING PENALTIES FOR LATE
PAYMENTS OR NON-PAYMENTS ON UTILITY SERVICES PROVIDED BY
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS AND
COMMERCIAL OPERATORS FROM MARCH 1, 2020 THROUGH MAY 30,
2020.
RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Michael Gongora,the above-referenced Resolution is
submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the April 22, 2020
Commission meeting.
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.Q.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Commissioner Michael Gongora
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