2003-25243 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2003-25243:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PROVIDE
THE PUBLIC WITH THE ABILITY TO REGISTER
FOR E-MAIL UPDATES WITH REGARD TO CITY
COMMISSION AGENDAS, AFTER ACTIONS, AND
MEETING NOTICES, AND TO EXPEDITE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY'S CAPABILITIES
WITH REGARD TO ONLINE PARKING DECAL
RENEWALS AND THE SALE OF PARKING CARDS,
IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE CIVIC
PARTICIPATION AND CONVENIENCE.
WHEREAS, throughout the nation, them is an evolving relationship between
government and citizens, whereby citizens are able to replace more time consuming
methods of interacting with the government through the use of the Internet; and
WHEREAS, according to the United States Department of Commerce, more than
2/3 of the nation is now online and the rate of growth of Interact use is in the millions
monthly; and
WHEREAS, surveys indicate that over a quarter of adult Americans would prefer
to use the Internet over other means of interacting with the government for various
informational/transactional purposes, and over 65% of online adults have conducted
online government transactions at least once; and
WHEREAS, citizens and businesses are more satisfied with their online
government experience than with traditional government service delivery; and
WHEREAS, online government services provide an efficient and effective means
of bringing together citizens and businesses in a network of information, knowledge, and
commerce; and
WHEREAS, currently, the City provides online services and information to the
public by offering the ability to pay utility bills, license fees, and parking tickets online;
to apply for various City permits; and to access City forms, documents, and Code
provisions; and
WHEREAS, the City is in the process of developing capabilities for online
parking decal renewals and the sale of parking cards, which process should be expedited;
and
WHEREAS, in an effort to provide greater online access and convenience, the
public should be provided with the ability to register for e-mail updates with regard to
City Commission agendas, after actions, and meeting notices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the City
Manager is hereby directed to take all necessary steps to provide the public with the
ability to register for e-mail updates with regard to City Commission agendas, after
actions, and meeting notices, and to expedite the development of the City's capabilities
with regard to online parking decal renewals and the sale of parking cards, in an effort to
increase civic participation and convenience.
PASSED and ADOPTED this llth dayof June
,2003.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR & COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
JORGE GONZALEZ
CITY MANAGER
RICHARD STEINBERG
COMMISSIONER
May 8, 2003
Resolution regarding Email Updates for Residents
I would like a resolution drafted regarding providing Miami Beach residents with
the ability to sign up through the City's website to receive email updates with
Commission agendas, after actions, meeting notices, etc. in an effort to increase civic
participation. I would like this placed on the May 21st Commission agenda for
action.
If you need anything further, please feel free to contact my Aide, Ms. Dolores Mejia,
at extension 6834.
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