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2016-29688 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29688 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. WHEREAS, research has shown that most bacterial, viral and contaminant- based foodborne illnesses occur because of poor hygiene, improper storage and handling, and the inadequate cooling and heating of food; and WHEREAS, grading systems to notify customers of the cleanliness of restaurants have been implemented in the various jurisdictions around the nation and, notably, within the City of New York; and WHEREAS, under New York City law, restaurants are rated with an A, B, or C, and are required to follow food safety rules that require workers to, among other things, wash hands before touching food, keep foods at their proper temperature to prevent the growth of dangerous bacteria, avoid cross-contamination of foods, prevent rodent and pest infestations by maintaining clean spaces and using proper extermination methods, and have a supervisor trained in food protection present at all times to oversee operations; and WHEREAS, research in New York City, and elsewhere, has shown that restaurants with poorer inspection results are more likely to be associated with outbreaks of illness; and WHEREAS, prior to the implementation of the grading system in New York City, restaurants were motivated to practice food safety by their own desire to maintain healthful conditions and by the threat of fines and violations; however, and the introduction of the grading system provides the additional incentive of recognition with an A grade for excellent food safety practices; and WHEREAS, more significantly, a study of the restaurant grading system in New York City after 18 months of implementation revealed that grading has led to significant improvements in restaurant sanitary practices because fewer restaurants have violations associated with foodborne illnesses, and more restaurants earn A grades on initial inspections, require less frequent inspections, and avoid fines; and WHEREAS, a restaurant grading system should be implemented in the State of Florida by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation or, in the alternative, the Florida Legislature should authorize local governments to establish and implement restaurant grading systems within their jurisdictions, to further protect the health, safety, and welfare of the dining public and to enhance Florida's status as a premier tourist destination. 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 urge the Florida Legislature to establish a restaurant grading system in the State of Florida to be implemented by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation or, in the alternative, to authorize local governments to establish and implement restaurant grading systems within their jurisdictions. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11 day of December, 2016. ATTEST: Philip).4vine..;t layor Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk �...•%%%%%„ APPROVED AS TO B �4� � FORM & LANGUAGE -- �y & FOR EXECUTION : • 6t.. ■•." /Iv d-X./4 Underline denotes addition-0 J City Attorney Date INCORP ORATED �i •. A/ F:\ATTO\TURN\RESOS\Reso Urging Fla Legis.to establish Retaurant Grading System 2016 RESO.doc Resolutions -R7 R MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Raul J.Aguila, City Attorney DATE: December 14, 2016 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION. RECOMMENDATION Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Ricky Arriola, the attached Resolution is submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the December 14, 2016 Commission Meeting. Legislative Tracking Office of the City Attorney Sponsor Commissioner Ricky Arriola ATTACHMENTS: Description ❑ Reso Urging Fla Legis to establish Restaurant Grading System 2016 F.A 12.12.2016 Page 1280 of 1457 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 December 20, 2016 Honorable Governor Rick Scott The Capitol 400 S Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Honorable Governor Scott, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully afael . Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Attorney General Pam Bondi State of Florida The Capitol PL-01 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Attorney General Bondi, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rai anado Ci Cle c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater The Capitol Plaza Level 11 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Chief Financial Officer Atwater, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, afael . Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola • 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 December 20, 2016 Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam The Capitol 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Commissioner of Agriculture Putnam, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by.the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael . Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Senate President Andy Gardiner 409 The Capitol 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Senate President Gardiner, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. ,Pacy Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Speaker of the House Steve Crisafulli 420 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Speaker of the House Crisafulli, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. G anado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Senator Oscar Braynon, II 213 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Senator Braynon, II, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Senator Dwight Bullard 218 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Senator Bullard, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Senator Miguel Diaz de la Portilla 312 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Senator Diaz de la Portilla, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, / Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Senator Anitere Flores 316 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Senator Flores, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Senator Rene Garcia 310 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Senator Garcia, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Ra el r nado ty Cle c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Senator Gwen Margolis 414 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Senator Margolis, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, afael E. anado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Bryan Avila 1301 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Avila, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfull , Rafael E. ranado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Frank Artiles 1102 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Artiles, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. ranado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Michael Bileca 1003 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Bileca, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, 7j/Rafael ranada City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Daphne Campbell 1401 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Campbell, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael . Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Jose Felix Diaz 1101 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Diaz, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Manny Diaz Jr. 1003 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Diaz Jr., Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk o Arri I c: Commissioner Ricky a 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Erik Fresen 313 House Office Building 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Fresen, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, LI . ranado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Joseph Geller 1402 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Geller, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, r Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Kionne L. McGhee 1401 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative McGhee, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respe tfull , Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola • 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Jeanette Nunez 319 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Nunez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, fael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Jose R. Oliva 204 House Office Building 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Oliva, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, 73/ Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Sharon Pritchett 1402 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Pritchett, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Gr nado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Holly Raschein 319 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Raschein, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami-Beach-on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael . Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative David Richardson 1301 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Richardson, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E Granada City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Jose Javier Rodriguez 1101 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Rodriguez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, 71/ Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Cynthia Stafford 1401 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Stafford, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael . ranado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Carlos Trujillo 1301 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Trujillo, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. ranado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Representative Barbara Watson 1402 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Watson, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully Rafael . Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola 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 December 20, 2016 Delegation Director Erica Chanti Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 1032 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Delegation Director Chanti, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2016-29688: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEM TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT RESTAURANT GRADING SYSTEMS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on December 14, 2016. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Ricky Arriola