Resolution 2025-33542RESOLUTION NO.2025-33542
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAND USE AND
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE,AT ITS JANUARY 16,2025
MEETING,AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
COLLABORATE WITH A UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT A
COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF RESIDENTS AND THE
WORKFORCE EMPLOYED BY MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN MIAMI
BEACH.
WHEREAS,the "Live Better"initiative has been proposed as an overarching housing
policy,designed to offer targeted incentives that are tailored to the unique needs and character
of Miami Beach and with the goal of alleviating the strain on middle-income renters who are
struggling to keep up with rising costs;and
WHEREAS,the Live Better initiative seeks to foster the creation of incentives for the
construction of attainable,non-luxury housing for middle-income individuals and families and
promote a variety of housing types that cater to different income levels,ensuring diverse and
inclusive communities;and
WHEREAS,the Live Better imitative encourages development that is and remains
accessible to middle-income residents without compromising the economic viability of the project;
and
WHEREAS,on January 16,2025 the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC)
recommended that the Administration collaborate with a University with expertise in housing and
urban policy to assist in drafting and conducting a comprehensive survey of residents and the
workforce employed by major employers in Miami Beach to gather essential data on where these
individuals live,their housing status (rent or own),household size,income levels,affordability
limits,and their housing preferences and challenges;and
WHEREAS,the information from the survey is expected to provide valuable insights to
guide the development of policies that address the housing needs of lower and middle-income
residents who are at risk of being priced out of Miami Beach;and
WHEREAS,the City Commission recommends that funding for this initiative be
considered as part of the FY 2026 budget process,if needed,to ensure the successful execution
of the survey and the development of the necessary policies.
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 accept
the recommendation of the Land Use and Sustainability Committee,at its January 16,2025
meeting,and direct the Administration to collaborate with a University with expertise in housing
and urban policy to assist in drafting and conducting a comprehensive survey of residents and
the workforce employed by major employers in Miami Beach,and present the findings of the
survey to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee for further discussion and consideration.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 26th day of Februa
ATTEST:
MAR 0 3 2025
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(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:City Attorney Ricardo J.Dopico
DATE:February 26,2025
TITLE:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAND
USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE,AT ITS JANUARY 16,2025 MEETING,
AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO COLLABORATE WITH A
UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF RESIDENTS AND
THE WORKFORCE EMPLOYED BY MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN MIAMI BEACH.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution has been placed on the February 26,2025 City Commission meeting
agenda at the request of Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable,the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at:https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a "Residents Right to Know"item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.0.Bond
Project?
No
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 the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Live Better Survey Reso (Fernandez)(CA)
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