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Resolution 2025-33537RESOLUTION NO.2025-33537 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER, 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,the City of Miami Beach ("City")is home to numerous condominium communities that provide housing for a diverse population,including working families,long-term residents,and retirees;and WHEREAS,many condominium buildings across Florida,including in Miami Beach,are facing significant financial burdens due to costly deferred maintenance,necessary structural repairs,and rising insurance premiums,leading to an increased financial strain on unit owners; and WHEREAS,in the wake of these financial challenges,certain real estate developers have sought to take advantage of condominium unit owners by employing predatory tactics,such as repeated and unsolicited contacts,bulk purchasing of units,aggressive termination of condominium associations,and coercive buyout strategies that do not fairly compensate homeowners;and WHEREAS,a community's well-being depends on access to housing free from harassment and oppressive costs;and WHEREAS,in one example,the City's Office of Inspector General led an investigation into claims by condo residents faced with harassment and abusive tactics from companies looking to take control of condominium buildings;and WHEREAS,in this instance,condo unit owners were offered a sale price based on a bulk sale of units,rather than each unit's market price,potentially depressing the value of their property;and condo unit owners were promised to receive full payment within weeks of signing the sales contracts and then the contracts were extended for years;and WHEREAS,unit owners in aging buildings can face harassment and high-pressure tactics including continuous and repeated emails and calls urging them to sell immediately;and WHEREAS,protections at the State level from predatory tactics by real estate developers will mitigate unfair trade practices while providing security to long-term residents looking to remain in their homes. 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 adopt legislation to protect condominium unit owners from predatory tactics by real estate developers, taking into account the financial strain of costly deferred maintenance,necessary structural repairs,and rising insurance costs;and add this item to the City's 2025 Legislative Priorities;and further,direct 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?<day«February _,2025.s3a- ATTEST:Mayor Steven Meiner HAR 0 3 2025 Rafael E.'Granado,City Clerk (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez) Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K.Bhatt APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LANGUAGE &F~UTION \,U)ha)2cs City Attorney [)(Date 2 Resolutions -C7 AC 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,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE, NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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. 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 NIA 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 Page 583 of 1310 Applicable Area Citywide ls this_a"Residents Right to Know@"item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? No Is this item related to a G.O.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 Urge Legislature,Protect Condominium Unit Owners.(Fernandez)CA Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) Page 584 of 1310 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 March 4,2025 Senate President Ben Albritton 409 The Capitol 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee,FL 32399 Dear Senate President Albritton, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 l March 4,2025 Speaker of the House Daniel Perez 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee,FL 32399 Dear Speaker of the House Perez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, 7-# Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 Senator Barbara Sharief 3351 N.University Drive,Suite A Hollywood,FL 33204 Dear Senator Sharief, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, 71 -7/ Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 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.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 Senator Jason W.B.Pizzo 3475 Sheridan Street,Suite 211 Hollywood,FL 33021 Dear Senator Pizzo, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, 71-ill Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 Senator Alexis Calatayud 11011 SW 104th Street,Suite 5101 Miami,FL 33176 Dear Senator Calatayud, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 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.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 l March 4,2025 Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez 3800 NW 115th Avenue Doral,FL 33178 Dear Senator Rodriguez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, 7--#4 7 7/ Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 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.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, 7-#/-l - Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 l March 4,2025 Representative Fabian Basabe 200 House Office Building 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee,FL 32399 Dear Representative Basabe, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 Representative Wallace Aristide 1402 The Capital 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee,FL 32399 Dear Representative Aristide, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, -#/-1 Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www .miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-74 l l March 4,2025 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.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 Representative Ashley Viola Gantt 1101 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee,FL 32399 Dear Representative Gantt, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 Representative Tom Fabricio 319 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee,FL 32399 Dear Representative Fabricio, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 Representative David Borrero 412 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.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www .miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel:305-673-74 l l March 4,2025 Representative Alex Rizo 303 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.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 Representative Vicki L.Lopez 222 The Capital 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee,FL 32399 Dear Representative Lopez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 Representative Demi Busatta 222 The Capital 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee,FL 32399 Dear Representative Busatta, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 Representative Omar Blanco 1302 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee,FL 32399 Dear Representative Blanco, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 Representative Daniel Perez 420 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee,FL 32399 Dear Representative Perez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 Representative Kevin D.Chambliss 407 House Office Building 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee,FL 32399 Dear Representative Chambliss, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 Representative Mike Redondo 1301 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee,FL 32399 Dear Representative Redondo, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 l March 4,2025 Representative Juan Carlos Porras 334 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee,FL 32399 Dear Representative Porras, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt 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 March 4,2025 Representative James Vernon Mooney,Jr. 334 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.2025-33537: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONDOMINIUM UNIT OWNERS FROM PREDATORY TACTICS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS,TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FINANCIAL STRAIN OF COSTLY DEFERRED MAINTENANCE,NECESSARY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS,AND RISING INSURANCE COSTS;AND ADDING THIS ITEM TO THE CITY'S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;AND FURTHER,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 Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez and Co-sponsored by Vice- Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on February 26,2025. Respectfully, Rafael E.Granado City Clerk c:Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Vice-Mayor Tanya K.Bhatt