Resolution 2024-32917 RESOLUTION NO, 2024-32917
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
WHEREAS, a community's well-being depends on the proper functioning and staffing of all
pillars of the criminal justice system, including the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office and
the Miami-Dade County Public Defender's Office; and
WHEREAS, typically due to unacceptably low salaries, Assistant State Attorneys ("ASAs")
and Assistant Public Defenders ("APDs") in Miami-Dade County continue to leave public service
faster than they can be trained and replaced; and
WHEREAS, the mass exodus and inability to adequately fill the vacancies has created
serious staffing problems which impact the criminal justice system and adversely affect the residents
of Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, ASAs and APDs are, unquestionably, the primary voices speaking for crime
victims, witnesses, criminal defendants and the community at-large in all felony and misdemeanor
courts; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office consistently has a significant
number of vacant prosecutor positions, and these numbers increase as potential hires and trial-
experienced lawyers are lured away by much higher salaries offered by other public agencies and
civil law firms; and
WHEREAS, a recent study released by U.S. News&World Report found that,for 2023-2024,
Miami is now the fourth most expensive city in which to live in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County single-family home median prices increased 14.9% year-
over-year in December 2023, increasing from $530,900 to $610,000, now having risen for 145
consecutive months (12+ years), the longest running-streak on record; and
WHEREAS, existing condominium median prices increased 9.48% year-over-year from
$374,500 to $410,000, while the average price for the rental of a one-bedroom apartment in Miami
is upward of$2,046 per month with an average one-bedroom apartment size being 696 sq.ft.; and
WHEREAS,the average law student graduates with approximately$160,000 in student debt;
and
WHEREAS, ASAs and APDs are being tasked to manage overwhelming caseloads
exacerbated by the pandemic-caused backlog while dealing with the stress of making financial ends
meet; and
WHEREAS, many high-level and complex cases in Miami-Dade County are being thrust upon
prosecutors who have less experience than necessary to effectively prosecute these cases, and a
significant number of prosecutors handling attempted murder, rape, kidnapping, and armed robbery
cases have less than three years' experience and have tried fewer than 10 felony cases; and
WHEREAS, this on-going crisis, in which criminal defendants may not be appropriately
prosecuted and/or defended, creates a serious impediment in the administration of justice in Miami-
Dade County with a ripple effect that can easily reach throughout the State of Florida and beyond;
and
WHEREAS, although the Florida Legislature, as part of the General Appropriations Act for
FY 2022-2023, provided all ASAs and APDs in the State with a $5,000 - $10,000 pay increase, the
Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office and Miami-Dade County Public Defender's Office
continue to struggle recruiting and retaining both attorneys and staff; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature recently recognized Miami-Dade County's extremely
high cost of living and provided employees of other state agencies, including Florida Highway Patrol
("FHP") troopers and Florida Department of Law Enforcement ("FDLE") agents, with a $5,000 area
pay adjustment; and
WHEREAS, the Federal government recognizes that jurisdictions like Miami have unusually
high costs of living and provides their employees with a 24.2% locality adjustment; and
WHEREAS, supporting the individuals who truly make the criminal justice system run should
be a priority budget appropriation for the Florida Legislature, the Governor and civic leadership
throughout the State of Florida.
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 of the City of
Miami Beach, Florida, hereby urge the Florida Legislature to provide funding for the Assistant State
Attorneys employed at the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office, and the Assistant Public
Defenders employed at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender's Office, including a salary
increase, a cost of living adjustment, and a locality pay differential,in order to support the hiring and
retention of qualified and,experienced attorneys, to compensate for the high cost of living in Miami-
Dade County relative to the rest of the State of Florida; and directing the City Clerk to send a copy
of this, Resolution to 'the President of the Florida Senate, the Speaker of the Florida House of
Representatives, and members of the Miami-Dade County State Legislative Delegation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this o21 day of �YitGr 2024.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz
DATE: February 21, 2024
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE,
AND THE ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY
INCREASE, A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT, AND A LOCALITY PAY
DIFFERENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION
OF QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE
FOR THE HIGH COST OF LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO
THE REST OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT
OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Was the Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? 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, Mayor Steven Meiner.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The sponsor of this item requests that the Administration be prepared to address the fiscal
impact of this proposed measure, if any, at the City Commission Meeting.
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
Page 343 of 1278
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Mayor Steven Meiner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Resolution
Page 344 of 1278
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 27, 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. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY-INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the Ciiy Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
February 27, 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. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Senator Lauren Book
967 Nob Hill Road
Plantation, FL 33324
Dear Senator Book,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez •
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Senator Ileana Garcia
2828 Coral Way, Suite 208
Miami, FL 33145
Dear Senator Garcia,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Senator Jason Pizzo
222 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Senator Pizzo,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Senator Alexis Calatayud
324 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Senator Calatayud,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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
February 27, 2024
Senator Bryan Avila
10001 NW 87 Avenue
Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Dear Senator Avila,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TOrTHE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez
8401 NW 53rd Terrace, Suite 107
Dora!, FL 33166
Dear Senator Rodriguez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Representative Felicia Simone Robinson
1003 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Robinson,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Representative Fabian Basabe
1101 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Basabe,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Representative Christopher Benjamin
1401 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Benjamin,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
• David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Representative Dotie Joseph
407 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Joseph,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Representative Ashley Viola Gantt
1003 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Gantt,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Representative Tom Fabricio
303 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Fabricio,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Representative David Borrero
315 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Borrero,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Representative Alex Rizo
216 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Rizo,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Representative Vicki L. Lopez
1101 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Lopez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This'Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Representative Demi Busatta Cabrera
222 The Capital
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Busatta Cabrera,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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
February 27, 2024
Representative Alina Garcia
1301 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Garcia,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
•
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Representative Daniel Perez
422 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Perez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Representative Kevin D. Chambliss
1401 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Chambliss,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Representative Juan Carlos Porras
1102 The Capital
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Porras,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
71---- ,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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 27, 2024
Representative James Vernon Mooney, Jr.
212 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Mooney, Jr.,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2024-32917:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED
• AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND THE
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS EMPLOYED AT THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, INCLUDING A SALARY INCREASE,
A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT,AND A LOCALITY PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN
ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HIRING AND RETENTION OF QUALIFIED AND
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGH COST OF
LIVING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE
SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE LEGISLATIVE
DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner and Co-sponsored by Commissioners
David Suarez, Laura Dominguez, and Joseph Magazine)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on February 21, 2024.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Joseph Magazine