Resolution 2020-31237 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31237
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING
INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR LATE PAYMENTS OR
NON-PAYMENTS OF RESORT TAXES IMPOSED BY
SECTION 102-314 OF THE CITY CODE, FOR THE PERIOD
COMMENCING ON MARCH 1, 2020 AND ENDING ON
AUGUST 31, 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 businesses are currently facing financial
challenges amid the pandemic disaster COVID-19, the Mayor and City Commission have
determined that waiving the interest and penalties for late payments or non-payments of
resort taxes imposed by Section 102-314 of the City Code is justified and appropriate in
providing further relief to City business operators.
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 interest and penalties for late payments or non-payments for
resort taxes imposed by the City Code, for the period commencing on March 1, 2020 and
ending on August 31, 2020.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 22 day of April, 2020.
ATTEST:
(J Dan Gelber, Mayor
Rafae E. Granado,' L ity Clerk
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 22, 2020
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR
LATE PAYMENTS OR NON-PAYMENTS OF RESORT TAXES IMPOSED BY
SECTION 102-314 OF THE CITY CODE, FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING
ON MARCH 1, 2020 AND ENDING ON AUGUST 31, 2020.
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
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