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Resolution 2025-33635 RESOLUTION NO. 202533635 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP AN INITIATIVE, THROUGH THE CITY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, TO ATTRACT ISRAELI AND JEWISH- OWNED COMPANIES TO ESTABLISH A PRESENCE IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach recognizes the value of fostering international business relationships and creating a dynamic, diverse economic environmenk and WHEREAS, Israeli and Jewish-owned companies have a strong track record of innovation, entrepreneurship, and global economic impact, particularly in sectors such as technology, health, sustainability, and culture; and WHEREAS, atUacting such companies to establish a presence in Miami Beach would not only enhance the City's economic vitality but also strengthen its ties with international business communities and foster cultural exchange; and WHEREAS, the City's Economic Development Department is well-positioned to design and implement a focused initiative to promote Miami Beach as a desirable and strategic location for Israeli and Jewish-owned companies to operate, grow, and invest; and WHEREAS, this initiative aligns with the City's broader economic development goals and its commitment to being a welcoming, inclusive, and globally connected community. 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 direct the City Administration to develop an initiative, through the City's Economic Development Department, to attract Israeli and Jewish-owned companies to establish a presence in the City of Miami Beach. PASSED and ADOPTED this .�3 day of � Yi�� , 2025. � teven Meiner, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE �iFP Z $ 2�25 & FOR CUTION Raf el E. Granado, Ciry Clerk ��f� �� City Attorney R2 Date (Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine) -��'pTS.�-B��,cy,,� CoSponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner - ; 1 Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez § �N[oAe oGiE0. ; i ' �; Co-SponsoredbyCommissionerDavidSuarez ti��� y,q��,H�2�1a: Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J.Fernandez Resolutions - C7 AV MIAMIBEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Commissioner Joseph Magazine DATE: Aprii 23, 2025 TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO DEVELOP AN INITIATIVE, THROUGH THE CITY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, TO ATTR4CT ISRAELI AND JEWISH-OWNED COMPANIES TO ESTABLISH A PRESENCE IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. RECOMMENDATION BACKGROUND/HISTORY ANALYSIS The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Joseph Magazine. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT N/A Does lhis Ordinance require a Business Impact Eslimale? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: httos:llwww.miamibeachfl.4ovlciri-halllciN-clerklmeetina-noticesl FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCLUSION Aoolicable Area Citywide 1682 Is this a "Residents Riaht to Know" item Is this item related to a G.O. Bond pureuanl to CiN Code Section 2-17? Proiect? No No Was this Aoenda Item initiallv reauestetl bv a lobbvist which. as defined in Code Sec 2481 includes a orincipal enqaaed in lobbvinql No If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): Department City Attorney SDOI150fI5) Commissioner Joseph Magazine Co-sponsorlsl Condensed Title Attract Israeli Investment (Magazine) CA Previous Action IFor CiN Clerk Use Onlvl 1683