Resolution 2025-33619 202533619
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETYAND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE,AT ITS
MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT
LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE PARK
RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM ASSAULT
AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED PENALTIES; AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION
TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA,THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE,
THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE
CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
WHEREAS, at the February 3, 2025 City Commission meeting, at the request of Mayor Steven
Meiner, the City Commission referred a discussion item to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality
of Life Committee ('PSNQLC") to discuss the reclassification of assault and battery offenses against
Park Rangers to increase the potential penalty for defendants committing such offenses; and
WHEREAS, at its March �2, 2025 meeting, the PSNQLC unanimously recommended the
preparation and adoption of this Resolution at the next City Commission meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach presently has 51 funded Park Ranger positions, and these
dedicated professionals play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of the City's parks,
beaches, and recreational spaces; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the City of Miami Beach, many other municipalities and counties in
Florida employ Park Rangers and rery on these professionals for enhanced public safety, induding
Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Brevard County, Collier County, Hillsborough County, Indian
River County, Lee County, Manatee County, Okaloosa County, Palm Beach County, Pasco County, the
City of Orlando, the City of Miami, the City of Ocala, the City of Fort Lauderdale, and the City of
Gainesville; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statute 784.07 currently enhances the penalties for defendants who commit
assault or battery against specified personnel, including law enforcement officers, firefighters,
emergency medical care providers, law enforcement explorers, hospital personnel, parking
enforcement specialisis, public transit employees, and security officers; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statute 784.083 similarly provides enhanced penalties for defendants
committing assaWt or battery against code inspectors due to the risks associated with their enforcement
duties; and
WHEREAS, Park Rangers serve on the frontlines in maintaining public safety, ensuring
compliance with park rules and regulations, providing emergency assistance, and de-escalating
conflicts in public spaces, often facing the same risks as other personnel covered under Florida Statute
784.07; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and necessary that Park Rangers receive the same statutory
protections afforded to other frontline professionals given the critical responsibilities and inherent risks
associated with their work; and
WHEREAS, enhancing penalties for those who assault or batter Park Rangers will serve as a
deterrent to violence against ihese public servants and reinforce the City's commitment to their safety
and well-being.
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 accept the
recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee, at its March 12,
2025 meeting, urging the Florida Legislature to adopt legislation amending Florida Statute 784.07 to
Include Park Rangers in the list of specified personnel forwhom assault and battery offenses are subject
to enhanced penalties; and directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Governor
of Florida, the President of the Florida Senate, the Speaker of ihe Florida House of Representatives,
and the City's legislative delegation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this u73 day of r' �� 2025.
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ATTEST:
aar� 2 s 2025
Rafael . Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO� Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE' April 23, 2025
TITLE�. A RESOWTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE GTY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD �UALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT ITS
MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URG�NG THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT
LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE PARK
RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM ASSAULT AND
BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED PENALTIES; AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION
TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA,THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA SENATE,
THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE
GTY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION. .
RECJMMENDATION
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Mayor Steven Meiner.
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�l/www miamibeachfl qovlcitv-halllcitv-clerklmeetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
1586
Aoplicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Rinht to K�ow" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to CiN Code Section 2-17? Proiect?
No No
Was this As�enda Item initially requested bv a lobbvist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2481,
includes a ptincioalenaaaedinlobbvinq? No
If so, speciry the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attomey
Soonsor(sl
Mayor Steven Meiner
CO-SPOf15of(5�
Condensed Title
Increase Potential Penalties for AssaWt and Battery Offenses Against Park Rangers (Meiner)
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Previous Action (For CiN Clerk Use Onlv)
1587
MIAMI BEACH
Cily ol Miomi Beach, 1]00 Convenfion Cenfer Drive,Miaml Beach,Floritla 33139,wanv.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of}he Ci�y Clerk
Tel:305-6]3-]411
April 30, 2025
Honorable Governor Ron DeSantis
The Capitol
400 S Monrae St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Honorable Governor DeSantis,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 202533619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and Cily Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfulty,
Rafael E. Granatlo
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
CHy ol Miomi Beach, 1 J00 Convenfion Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,wwwmiomibeachfl.gov
Office of}he City Clerk
iel:305-6]3-]4t 1
April 30, 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. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
CHy ol Mlami Beach, 1]00 Convention Center Diive.Miami Beach, Floritla 33139,www.miomibeachfl.gov
Office of}he City Qerk
Te1:305-6I3-]dl l
April 30, 2025
Speaker of the House Daniel Perez
402 South Monroe Sheet
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Speaker o(the House Perez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETV AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami 6eoch, 1]00 Comention Cenfer Drive.Miami Beach Horitla 33139.ww�a.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the Clty Clerk
Tel:305-6]3-]al I
April 30, 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 ResoWtion No. 202533619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE,AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
CHy ol Miomi 8each. 1]00 Convention Center Drive,Miomi Beoch.Fbritla 33139,www.miamibeachfl gov
Office of}he City Clerk
iel�.305-6]3-741 I
April 30, 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. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
C'M m Miomi Beach, 1]00 ConvenYion Cen�er D�ive,Miami Aeach,Flo�ida 33139,wrw�.miamibeachtl.gov
Offce of ihe City Clerk
Te1:30b6]3I411
April 30, 2025
Senator Jason W.B. Pizzo
3475 Sheridan Street, Suite 211
Hollywood, FL 33021
Dear Senator Pizzo,
Attached please fnd a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
Cily of Miami Beach, 1700 Comen�ion Center Drive.Miomi Beach.Flo�ida 33139,ww�,v.miamibeachfl gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tec 305-673-74 i t
April 30, 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. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
RespecBully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
CHy al Miomi Beach, qD�Convention Cenfer Drive,Miami BeacR Flonda 33139,www.miomibeachil.gov
Office of the City Clerk
iel'.305-6I3-]411
April 30, 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. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENAITIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
Ciry Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
CHy ol Mioml Beach, V00 Convention Center Drive,Miomi Beach,Floritla 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of}he City Clerk
iel 305-6I3-]al l
April 30, 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. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miomi BeacR 1]00 Convenfion Center Dnve.Miomi Beach, Flontla 33139,www.miamibeachil.qov
Offlce of}he City Clerk
Tel:305-673-741 I
April 30, 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. 202533619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE,AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITV CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopled by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
CHy of Miami leach, I I00 Convenfion Cenle�Drive,Miami Beach,Fbritla 33139,wwv�.miomibeachfl.gov
Offlce of the City Clerk
iel'3056]3]41 I
April 30, 2025
Representative Fabian Basabe
200 House O�ce Building
402 South Monroe Sireet
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Basabe,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA,THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
Ciry Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
CHy oi Miami Beach, V00 Convention Center Drive.Miomi eeach, Floritla 33139,wwa.miomibeachll.gov
Office of ihe City Qerk
iel:305-673-]41 I
April 30, 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. 202533619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respecttulty,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
Cily ol Miami Beacn, I]00 Comention Center Drive. Miomi 9each,Floritla 33139,www.miamibeachil.gov
Office of fhe C'dy Qerk
*el�.305-6I3-]411
April 30, 2025
Representative Dotie Joseph
407 House O�ce Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Joseph,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach ResoWtion No. 202533619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBIIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
CHy ol Mlomi eeach. I]00 Gonvention Cen�er Drive Miami Beach, Fbritlo 33139,www.mibmibeachfl.gov
Office of ihe City Qerk
iel:305-6I3-]41 I
April 30, 2025
Representative Ashley Viola Gantt
1101 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Gantt,
Attached please find a copy o(City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
Cily ot Miami eeach. 1700 Convenfion Center Drive,Miomi Beach,Floritla 33139,www.miamibeachil.gov
Office of the City Clerk
iel 305�673�7411
April 30, 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. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATNE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City ol Miami Beoch, I J00 Convenfion Center Drive.Miomi Beach, Floritla 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of}he City Clerk
Tel'305-6I3-]41 I
April 30, 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. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA,THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfuily,
RafaelE. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City ol Miaml Beach, I J0p Conven�ion Cenfe�Drive. Miami Beach.Floritla 33139,ww�v.miamibeachp.gov
Office of ihe City Clerk
ieL 305-6]&l4t i
April 30, 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. 202533619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETYAND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH �2, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City o(Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
CHy of Miami Beach, q00 Comention Cenfer Drive,Miami 6each, Floritla 33139,www.miamibeochll.gov
Office of the City Clerk
1e1:305b]}]4I1
April 30, 2025
Representative Vicki L Lopez
222 The Capital
402 Soulh Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Lopez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA,THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by lhe Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
CHy ol Miami Beach, q00 Convention Cen�er Drive,Miomi BeacR Floritla 33139,w.vw.miamibeachfLgov
Office of ihe Cify Clerk
ie1:305-6]3-]dl l
April 30, 2025
Representative Demi Busatta
222 The Capital
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representa6ve Busatta,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
CHy ol Mloml Beach, 1]00 Convention Center Dnve.Miomi Beach,Floritla 33139,www.miomibeachfl.gov
Office of ihe Clfy Clerk
iel 305-b]3-]al l
April 30, 2025
Representative Omar Blanco
1302 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Blanco,
Attached please fnd a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOIUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
CHy ol Miami 8each, I]00 Conven�ion Center Dnve,Miami Beach,Flo�itla 33139,www.miamibeachllgov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-b]3-]411
April 30, 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. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respecffully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami 6each, 1]00 ConveNion Cen�er Orive.Miami Beach,Floritla 33139,www.miomibeach�lgov
OffiCe of}he City Clerk
ie1:30S6]3I411
April 30, 2025
Representative Kevin D. Chambliss
407 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Chambliss,
Attached please fnd a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE,AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA,THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITV'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
Cily ol Mlami Beoch, I700 Convention Center Drive,Miomi eeach.Flontla 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of}he City Clerk
iel'.305�673-/al l
April 30, 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. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This ResoWtion was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
Ciry Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
CHy ol Miomi Beach, 1]00 Convention Center Drive.Miami Beach,Floritlo 33139,www.miomibeachfl.gov
OffiCe o'}he City Clerk
iel:305-6]3-]4I 1
April 30, 2025
Representative Juan Carlos Porres
334 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Representative Porras,
Altached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITV OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAUIT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TR4NSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolulion was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
Ciry of Miami Beach, i 700 Conventlon Center orive,nnlaml Beach,Flotlda 33139,www.miamibeachFl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
iel 305-6]3-]al I
April 30, 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. 2025-33619:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE, AT
ITS MARCH 12, 2025 MEETING, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
ADOPT LEGISLATION AMENDING FLORIDA STATUTE 784.07 TO INCLUDE
PARK RANGERS IN THE LIST OF SPECIFIED PERSONNEL FOR WHOM
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED
PENALTIES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FLORIDA SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on April 23, 2025.
Respecttully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner