Resolution 2025-33674 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33674
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach ("City") is deeply committed to ensuring the safety
and well-being of its residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, there have been a significant number of incidents involving dangerous and
illegal driving behaviors in South Florida including, but not limited to,excessive speeding, reckless
driving, driving under the influence, and fleeing from law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, a particularly alarming aspect of this trend is the prevalence of individuals
operating motor vehicles with suspended or revoked driver's licenses, demonstrating a blatant
disregard for the law and posing a significant threat to public safety by people who are already
legally prohibited from driving due to previous driving violation(s); and
WHEREAS, a driver's license can be suspended or revoked for a variety of reasons
including accumulating too many points on one's driving record; offenses like driving under the
influence ( DUI"); failing to maintain insurance; failing to complete a court-ordered driver
improvement school; being a habitual traffic offender; failure to pay fines; or failure to appear at
court; and
WHEREAS, individuals who drive with suspended or revoked licenses almost always have
a history of traffic violations or other offenses that led to the suspension or revocation in the first
place, indicating a heightened risk of further dangerous behavior; and
WHEREAS, traffic courts have demonstrated a pattern of leniency by failing to revoke or
suspend the driver's licenses of individuals who repeatedly commit traffic offenses, thereby
allowing such individuals to continue endangering public safety on the roads; and
WHEREAS, in numerous cases traffic courts have permitted the reinstatement of driver's
licenses for repeat offenders without imposing adequate penalties or requiring meaningful
rehabilitation, undermining the deterrent effect of traffic laws and contributing to a cycle of
continued violations; and
WHEREAS, in addition, the current penalties for operating a vehicle with a suspended or
revoked license may not be sufficient to deter this dangerous practice and adequately protect the
community; and
WHEREAS, currently, driving on a suspended license with knowledge is a criminal
offense, and the penalties escalate with each subsequent conviction, as follows: First Conviction
- second-degree misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500 and/or up to 60 days in jail;
Second conviction - first-degree misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to
1 year in jail; Third or subsequent conviction - third-degree felony punishable by a fine of up to
$5,000 and/or up to 5 years in prison; and
WHEREAS, if a person is convicted of driving with a suspended or revoked license for the
third time within a five-year period, they may be designated a Habitual Traffic Offender ("HTO")
pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 322.264, which status designation as an HTO results in a mandatory five-
year revocation of the person's driver's license; and
WHEREAS, data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") has
shown that a significant percentage (approximately 18.4%) of drivers involved in fatal crashes
have invalid licenses (suspended, revoked, or never obtained), and while this data highlights
fatalities, it underscores the role of unlicensed drivers in severe accidents, which inherently
include injuries; and
WHEREAS,while the dangers of reckless driving and driving with a suspended or revoked
license is a nationwide issue, some recent heartbreaking incidents in our region bring the issue
into sharp focus; and
WHEREAS, from the local Miami Hurricanes college football player with a troubling driving
record who caused the deaths of three people (including two children) to the February Tampa
crash where a driver with a suspended license traveling the wrong way killed another motorist
and seriously injured her three children, these tragedies vividly demonstrate the urgent need for
action; and
WHEREAS, legislative action is needed to increase the penalties for driving with a
suspended or revoked license, and to potentially impose minimum mandatory sentences for these
offenses, thereby sending a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated and will be
met with significant consequences; and
WHEREAS, it is also crucial for Statewide traffic courts to recognize the severity of these
cases, prioritize their adjudication, and implement stricter measures, including but not limited to
increased fines, longer periods of license suspension or revocation, and potential vehicle
impoundment, particularly for repeat offenders; and
WHEREAS, raising awareness of this critical public safety issue within the Statewide
traffic courts can lead to more consistent and effective handling of these dangerous cases; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that a collaborative effort between local enforcement
authorities, the Florida State Legislature, and the judicial system (including the criminal courts,
traffic courts, and prosecutors) is essential to address this growing problem and create safer
roadways for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby highlight the significance of
the increasing risks posed by dangerous and illegal driving by motor vehicle operators with
suspended or revoked driver's licenses; and urging the Florida Legislature to enact legislation
increasing penalties and imposing minimum mandatory periods of incarceration for such offenses;
and further, urging the courts to prioritize the adjudication of these cases and to implement
stronger measures to deter repeat offenders.
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 2t day of Y174 2025.
ATTEST: !ir aew1_
NAY 2 7 2025 St ven Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: May 21, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
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://www.mlamibeachfl.Qov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
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Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? 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($
Mayor Steven Meiner
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Highlight Significance of Suspended License Driving Offenses. (Meiner)CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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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 I
May 28, 2025
Chief Judge Nushin G. Sayfie
Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse
175 N.W. 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Chief Judge Sayfie,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach. 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach.Florida 33139,vrvw.miamibeachtl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 2025
Administrative Judge Andrea R. Wolfson
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Bldg
1351 N.W. 12th Street
Miami, FL 33125
Dear Administrative Judge Wolfson,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
f
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach. 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,waw.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-741 I
May 28, 2025
Assoc. Administrative Judge Miguel M. de la 0
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Bldg
1351 N.W. 12th Street
Miami, FL 33125
Dear Assoc. Administrative Judge de la 0,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive.Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachd.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 2025
Assoc. Administrative Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Bldg
1351 N.W. 12th Street
Miami, FL 33125
Dear Assoc. Administrative Judge Tinkler Mendez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
•
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,vrv.w.miamibeachtl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
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 I
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,aww.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVERS
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach. 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachf gov
Office of fhe Oily Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachtl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
•
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
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 I
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
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
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
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
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
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
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miomibeachtl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139.www.miamibeochfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-741 I
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
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
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive.Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachI1 gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVERS
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
•
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive.Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachf.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,vrww.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-741 I
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
i
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive.Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachtlgov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-741 I
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVERS
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
•
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachll gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-741 I
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami leach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
•
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive.Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibecchfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVERS
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,wnw.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-741I
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
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 I
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachtl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-7411
May 28, 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. 2025-33674:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, HIGHLIGHTING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
INCREASING RISKS POSED BY DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING BY
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WITH SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S
LICENSES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
LEGISLATION INCREASING PENALTIES AND IMPOSING MINIMUM
MANDATORY PERIODS OF INCARCERATION FOR SUCH OFFENSES; AND
FURTHER, URGING THE COURTS TO PRIORITIZE THE ADJUDICATION OF
THESE CASES AND TO IMPLEMENT STRONGER MEASURES TO DETER
REPEAT OFFENDERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on May 21, 2025.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Steven Meiner