Resolution 2020-31413R E S O L U T IO N N O . 2020-31413
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE U.S.
CONGRESS PASS LEGISLATION PROVIDING DIRECT FUNDING
ASSISTANCE TO ALL CITIES TO HELP MITIGATE EXPENDITURES
AND CURRENT AND FUTURE LOSSES AS A RESULT OF THE NOVEL
CORONAVIRUS ("COVID-19") PANDEMIC; AND DIRECT THE CITY
CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE U.S.
SENATE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS, U.S. SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE, AND FLORIDA SENATORS MARCO RUBIO AND RICK
SCOTT.
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic is an extraordinary time for the nation and the
world, and it has significantly altered the normal day-to-day life of most Floridians; and
WHEREAS, since Florida cases of the coronavirus were first reported, Florida's cities,
towns and villages have been continuously working to respond to the needs of their residents and
businesses; and
WHEREAS, in a commitment to safeguard the health of its citizens, the City of Miami
Beach has been coordinating efforts among first responders, local health care professionals, and
county and state partners as they work together to combat this pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the City has been taking extraordinary measures to both limit the spread of
COVI D-19 and support local businesses, all while keeping the health and safety of their residents
at the forefront of their efforts; and
WHEREAS, the fiscal consequences of COVID-19 are unprecedented, and cities are
now facing financial shortfalls while maintaining essential services for their residents and
businesses; and
WHEREAS, Congress has passed several stimulus packages to provide relief to
individuals and businesses facing enormous challenges as a result of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act
provided direct federal relief to local governments with a minimum population of 500,000, which
applied to only one Florida municipality; and
WHEREAS, Congress has not provided any direct funding to Florida's cities with a
population under 500,000 to help mitigate the devasting and unexpected fiscal and employment
impacts this pandemic has caused; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2020, Governor Ron Desantis announced Florida's plan to
disburse up to $1.275 billion in CARES Act funds to counties with a population below 500,000
and recommended that counties share funds with cities within their jurisdictions, but these funds
are not guaranteed nor directly available to cities; and
WHEREAS, cities are a key component to accelerating Florida's economic recovery and
providing a climate that will help businesses thrive, attract visitors from all over the world and
enhance the quality of life that the citizens of Florida expect and deserve.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
C om m ission hereby request that the U.S . Congress pass legislation providing direct funding
assistance to the City of Miam i Beach to help m itigate expenditures and current and future losses
as a result of the novel coro naviru s ("C O VI D-19") pand emic; and direct the City Clerk to send a
copy of this R esolution to the U.S . Senate Majority and Minority Leaders, U.S. Speaker of the
House, and Florida Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16 day of Septem~ ,,----~
Dan G elber, Mayor
(sponsored by C om m issioner M icky Steinberg)
APPRO VED AS TO
FO RM & LANG UAG E
& FO R EXECUTIO N
Date
September 24, 2020
Senator Rick Scott
716 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Scott,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31413:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE U.S. CONGRESS PASS
LEGISLATION PROVIDING DIRECT FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO ALL CITIES
TO HELP MITIGATE EXPENDITURES AND CURRENT AND FUTURE LOSSES
AS A RESULT OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (“COVID-19”) PANDEMIC;
AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THE U.S. SENATE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS, U.S. SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE, AND FLORIDA SENATORS MARCO RUBIO AND RICK SCOTT.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg
September 24, 2020
Senator Marco Rubio
317 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Rubio,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31413:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE U.S. CONGRESS PASS
LEGISLATION PROVIDING DIRECT FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO ALL CITIES
TO HELP MITIGATE EXPENDITURES AND CURRENT AND FUTURE LOSSES
AS A RESULT OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (“COVID-19”) PANDEMIC;
AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THE U.S. SENATE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS, U.S. SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE, AND FLORIDA SENATORS MARCO RUBIO AND RICK SCOTT.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg
September 24, 2020
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
1236 Longworth H.O.B.
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Speaker of the House Pelosi,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31413:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE U.S. CONGRESS PASS
LEGISLATION PROVIDING DIRECT FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO ALL CITIES
TO HELP MITIGATE EXPENDITURES AND CURRENT AND FUTURE LOSSES
AS A RESULT OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (“COVID-19”) PANDEMIC;
AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THE U.S. SENATE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS, U.S. SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE, AND FLORIDA SENATORS MARCO RUBIO AND RICK SCOTT.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg
September 24, 2020
Senator Mitch McConnell
317 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator McConnell,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31413:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE U.S. CONGRESS PASS
LEGISLATION PROVIDING DIRECT FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO ALL CITIES
TO HELP MITIGATE EXPENDITURES AND CURRENT AND FUTURE LOSSES
AS A RESULT OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (“COVID-19”) PANDEMIC;
AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THE U.S. SENATE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS, U.S. SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE, AND FLORIDA SENATORS MARCO RUBIO AND RICK SCOTT.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg
September 24, 2020
Senator Charles E. Schumer
322 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Schumer,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31413:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE U.S. CONGRESS PASS
LEGISLATION PROVIDING DIRECT FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO ALL CITIES
TO HELP MITIGATE EXPENDITURES AND CURRENT AND FUTURE LOSSES
AS A RESULT OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (“COVID-19”) PANDEMIC;
AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THE U.S. SENATE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS, U.S. SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE, AND FLORIDA SENATORS MARCO RUBIO AND RICK SCOTT.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg