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Resolution 2024-32892 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-32892 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT SENATE BILL 106, FILED FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WHICH SEEKS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN BUSINESSES TO ACCEPT CASH AS A VALID FORM OF PAYMENT IN RECOGNITION THAT NOT EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL BANKING OR DIGITAL PAYMENT METHODS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE. WHEREAS, Senate Bill 30 ("SB 106") has been filed for consideration during the Florida Legislature's 2024 session by Senator Shervin Jones, and aims to address the challenges faced by individuals who rely on cash transactions by promoting financial inclusion and access to essential goods and services; and WHEREAS, if adopted, SB 106 would require businesses to accept cash as a valid form of payment in recognition that not everyone has access to traditional banking or digital payment methods; and WHEREAS, key provisions of SB 106 include guidelines for businesses to comply with the new requirement, ensuring a smooth transition for both consumers and establishments; and WHEREAS, SB 106 will require most businesses to accept cash for in-person transactions but will provide some exemptions for businesses such as architects, accountants, attorneys, engineers, financial advisors, insurance agents, as well as an exemption for parking facilities owned by municipalities; and WHEREAS, in addition, SB 106 doesn't require businesses to accept bills larger than a $20, money that the business suspects is counterfeit, or cash for single transactions over$5,000; and WHEREAS, SB 106 strikes a balance between technological advancements and the need for financial inclusivity, acknowledging the importance of accommodating various consumer preferences; and WHEREAS, by requiring businesses to accept cash, Senate Bill 106 contributes to the promotion of financial equity and ensures that all individuals, regardless of their preferred payment method, can fully participate in economic transactions. 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 adopt Senate Bill 106, filed for consideration during the 2024 Legislative session, which seeks to require certain businesses to accept cash as a valid form of payment in recognition that not everyone has access to traditional banking ordigital payment methods; and further, direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, and the President of the.Florida Senate. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3/ day of j411401 , 2024. ATTEST: r ' wi/ FEB: 0 6 292i! Steven Meiner, Mayor- Rafael E Granado, City Clerk (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez) 1`.B ,,�, APPROVEDAS TO F..et, s � et, FORM&LANGJAGE &FOR EXECUTION kINCORP ORATEO ' ii . .fin= 1,2 �1-1 '�%014.... cityAttol 2 Resolutions-C7 Z MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Rafael A. Paz, CityAttomey DATE: January 31, 2024 SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT SENATE BILL 106, FILED FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WHICH SEEKS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN BUSINESSES TO ACCEPT CASH AS A VALID FORM OF PAYMENT IN RECOGNITION THAT NOT EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL BANKING OR DIGITAL PAYMENT METHODS;AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SPEAKER OF THE' FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE. BACKGROUND/HISTORY Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? Yes X No If so, specify name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s): N/A ANALYSIS The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex Fernandez. SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA N/A FINANCIAL INFORMATION N/A 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 Page 968 of 2002 Legislative Tracking Office of the City Attorney Sponsor Commissioner Alex Fernandez ATTACHMENTS: Description o Resolution Page 969 of 2002 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 February 7, 2024 Senate President Kathleen Passidomo 409 The Capitol 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Senate.President Passidomo, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32892: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT SENATE BILL 106, FILED FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WHICH SEEKS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN BUSINESSES TO ACCEPT CASH AS A VALID FORM OF PAYMENT IN RECOGNITION THAT NOT EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL BANKING OR DIGITAL PAYMENT METHODS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on January 31, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez 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 February 7, 2024 Speaker of the House Paul Renner 420 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Speaker of the House Renner, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32892: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT SENATE BILL 106, FILED FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WHICH SEEKS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN BUSINESSES TO ACCEPT CASH AS A VALID FORM OF PAYMENT IN RECOGNITION THAT NOT EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL BANKING OR DIGITAL PAYMENT METHODS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on January 31, 2024. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez