Resolution 2024-32956 RESOLUTION NOi 2024-32956 .
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN ENHANCEMENT
OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS TO BETTER
SERVE THE PUBLIC, BY AUTHORIZING EACH CITY COMMISSIONER
TO RETAIN ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, EITHER ON A
FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BASIS OR, IN THE
ALTERNATIVE, AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR FOR SUCH
SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES; FURTHER, PROVIDING THAT THE FISCAL
IMPACT OF THIS MEASURE, PER COMMISSIONER, SHALL NOT
EXCEED THE EQUIVALENT COSTS TO THE CITY FOR EMPLOYING A
FULL-TIME ADVISOR (APPROXIMATELY $120,000, INCLUSIVE OF
SALARY, PENSION AND OTHER BENEFITS AT INITIAL HIRING OF AN
EMPLOYEE); AND FURTHER, WAIVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE
COMMITTEE REVIEW REQUIREMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 2-14(D)(1)(A)OF THE CITY CODE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach recognizes the importance of providing adequate
resources to its elected officials to better serve the public and fulfill their duties; and
WHEREAS, it is essential for Commissioners to have sufficient support to effectively carry
out their legislative duties, engage with constituents; and address public concerns, based on their
needs;
WHEREAS,enhancing professional support for Commissioners would greatly improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of the Mayor and City Commissioners in carrying out their
responsibilities, including but not limited to legislative and constituent affairs; and
WHEREAS, to provide flexibility for the Mayor and Commissioners to recruit additional
staff support in a manner that best serves the public interest, the Mayor and City Commission
wish to authorize retaining an additional full-time or part-time City employee to provide
professional services as a second legislative advisor, or in the alternative, to enter into an
agreement with an independent contractor for such services in accordance with applicable City
policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to allocate per commissioner an
amount equivalent to the costs for employing a full-time aide,inclusive of all indirect and overhead
costs to the City associated with hiring additional staff; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that several members of the City Commission will elect not to
avail themselves of this funding allocation; and
WHEREAS,for efficiency purposes, each member of the City Commission shall notify the
Mayor within 30 days following the adoption of this Resolution of their decision to either accept or
decline the allocation for additional staff support, to allow the Finance Department to determine if
the allocation could be funded from existing departmental funds, or to otherwise prepare the
appropriate budget amendment for City Commission approval; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission further wish to waive, by 5/7th vote, the
requirement in Section 2-14(d)(1)a of the City Code for committee review of agenda items in
excess of$75,000.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby approve
an enhancement of support services for City Commissioners to better serve the public, by
authorizing each City Commissioner to retain additional professional support,either on a full-time
or part-time employee basis or, in the alternative, as an independent contractor for such services
in accordance with applicable City policies and procedures;further, provide that the fiscal impact
of this measure, per commissioner,shall not exceed the equivalent costs to the City for employing
a full-time legislative aide(approximately$120,000, inclusive of salary, pension and other benefits
at initial hiring of an employee); and further, waive, by 5/7th vote, the committee review
requirement, in accordance with Section 2-14(d)(1)a of the City Code.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /1 day of Pa' 2024.
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Steven Meiner, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk F '..,,,
(sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez) INCOli ORATEN
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: March 13, 2024
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN ENHANCEMENT OF
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS TO BETTER SERVE
THE PUBLIC, BYAUTHORIZING EACH CITY COMMISSIONER TO RETAIN
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, EITHER ON A FULL-TIME OR
PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BASIS OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, AS AN
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR FOR SUCH SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE
WITH APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; FURTHER,
PROVIDING THAT THE FISCAL IMPACT OF THIS MEASURE, PER
COMMISSIONER, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE EQUIVALENT COSTS TO
THE CITY FOR EMPLOYING A FULL-TIME ADVISOR (APPROXIMATELY
$120,000, INCLUSIVE OF SALARY, PENSION AND OTHER BENEFITS);
AND FURTHER, WAIVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE COMMITTEE REVIEW
REQUIREMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-14(D)(1)(A) OF THE
CITY CODE.
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? 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
The fiscal impact of this measure shall not exceed $120,000 for any commissioner requesting
additional support services.
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
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to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney •
Sponsor
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
ATTACHMENTS:
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