Resolution 2025-33871 RESOLUTION NO 2025-33871
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
WHEREAS, an August 4, 2025 article in the Miami Herald reported that South Floridians
spend more on transportation than almost any other population in the United States; and
WHEREAS, as reported by the Herald, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
residents of the Greater Miami metropolitan area tie with Houston for spending the highest share
of their household budgets—approximately 20%—on transportation, amounting to more than
$14,400 annually per household in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties; and
WHEREAS, the proposed FY 2026 Miami-Dade County budget includes increasing
Metrorail and Metrobus fares by $0.50, from $2.25 to $2.75, and increasing Special
Transportation Service(STS)fares by$0.75, imposing new financial burdens on the region's most
vulnerable populations, including seniors and individuals with disabilities who rely on STS for
essential mobility; and
WHEREAS, these fare hikes risk decreasing public transit ridership and increasing
reliance on cars, which would worsen traffic congestion across a region that already suffers from
the worst traffic in the nation; and
WHEREAS,the same budget proposal eliminates MetroConnect, a vital first-mile/last-mile
transit solution that functions like a short-distance shuttle in 13 underserved zones across the
County, further restricting mobility options for residents without access to reliable transportation;
and
WHEREAS, the proposal also calls for raising the countywide gas tax from three cents to
five cents per gallon, a regressive tax that disproportionately impacts low- and middle-income
residents who depend on their vehicles for commuting, childcare, and essential errands, while
also risking inflationary ripple effects on goods and services due to increased fuel costs; and
WHEREAS, the budget further includes a toll increase on two key causeways—
Rickenbacker and Venetian—raising tolls from $2.25 to $3.25, a substantial fee hike for daily
commuters, workers, and service providers who rely on these causeways to access jobs and
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the cumulative impact of these transportation fee increases, service
eliminations, and regressive taxes would further exacerbate the financial strain on Miami-Dade
County residents already burdened by the nation's highest transportation costs;
WHEREAS, Miami Beach has consistently opposed the County's proposed $1 billion
Metromover extension to Miami Beach—known as Baylink—due to its use of outdated
technology, the potential for significant traffic disruptions and environmental degradation during
construction, the excessive cost, and the fact that the system would terminate in a residential
neighborhood, where it would not effectively serve workers commuting to hotels, restaurants, or
other employment centers further north; and where its arrival could trigger pressure for upzoning
and increased development intensity inconsistent with the character of surrounding
neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, canceling the Baylink Metromover project would free up hundreds of millions
of dollars in public funds—enough to avoid many, if not all, of the proposed fare hikes and
transportation-related cost increases without compromising critical services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby expresses its strong
opposition to Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniela Levine Cava's proposed transportation-related
fee increases in the FY 2026 County budget, including proposed increases to Metrorail and
Metrobus fares, Special Transportation Service (STS) fares, gas taxes, tolls, and the elimination
of MetroConnect, and Urging the mayor and the Board of County Commissioners to identify
alternative funding sources—such as the cancellation of the Metromover extension project—that
do not place an undue financial burden on residents.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3 day of �l 4�� � , 2025.
ATTEST: �
, Steven Meiner, Mayor
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MIA�/IIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: September 3, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECtAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GA5
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY
ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE
METROMOVER EX�`E�VSION PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE
FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolutior� was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner David
Suarez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
NIA
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estim�te?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: httas:l/www.miamibeachfl.qov/city-halllcitv-clerklmeetina-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
726 of 1750
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Riqht to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Proiect?
No No
Was this Aqenda Item initially requested bv a IobbYist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal enqaqed in lobbviny? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner David Suarez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Oppose County's Proposed Transportation Fee Increase. (Suarez) CA
Previous Action (For Citv Clerk Use Onlv)
727 of 1750
Granado, Rafael
From: Granado, Rafael
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:50 PM
To: mayor@miamidade.gov
Cc: jimmy.morales2@miamidade.gov; Granado, Rafael
Subject: FW: Resolution 2025-33871 transmittal letter
Attachments: Resolution 2025-33871 - Miami Beach.pdf
Good afternoon, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava:
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF
THE COUNTY'S FY 2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL
AND METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GAS
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION
PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
;
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, FL 33139
Te1:305.673.7411 rafaelqranado(c�miamibeachfl.pov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work,and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
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Cardillo, Lilia
From: Cardillo, Lilia
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:33 PM
To: District1 @miamidade.gov
Subject: City of Miami Beach Resolution 2025-33871 Transmittal Email
Attachments: Resolution 2025-33871 - Miami Beach.pdf
Good afternoon Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF
THE COUNTY'S FY 2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL
AND METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GAS
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION
PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139
Te1:305.673.7411 rafaelqranado(cilmiamibeachfl.qov
We are committed to providingexcellent pub(ic service and safety to all who live,work,and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
1
Cardillo, Lilia
From: Cardillo, Lilia
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:35 PM
To: district2@miamidade.gov
Subject: City of Miami Beach Resolution 2025-33871 Transmittal Email
Attachments: Resolution 2025-33871 - Miami Beach.pdf
Good afternoon Commissioner Marleine Bastien,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF
THE COUNTY'S FY 2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL
AND METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GAS
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION
PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
%, �.ti�-1 J
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
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Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, FL 33139
Te1:305.673.7411 rafaelQranado(cilmiamibeachfl.qov
We are committed to providing excelleni public service and safety to all who live,work,and p(ayin our vibrant,tropica(,historic community.
1
Cardillo, Lilia
From: Cardillo, Lilia
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:36 PM
To: district3@miamidade.gov
Subject: City of Miami Beach Resolution 2025-33871 Transmittal Email
Attachments: Resolution 2025-33871 - Miami Beach.pdf
Good afternoon Commissioner Keon Hardemon ,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF
THE COUNTY'S FY 2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL
AND METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GAS
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION
PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
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Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139
Te1:305.673.7411 rafaelqranadoCa2miamibeachfl.qov
We are committed to providingexcellent public service and safety to all who live,work,and playin our vibrant,tropical,histo�ic community.
1
Granado, Rafae)
From: Granado, Rafael
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 1223 PM
To: Steinberg, Micky (DIST4); amadorm@miamidade.gov
Cc: Granado, Rafael
Subject: FW: Resolution 2025-33871 transmittal letter
Attachments: Resolution 2025-33871 - Miami Beach.pdf
Good afternoon, Commissioner Steinberg,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF
THE COUNTY'S FY 2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL
AND METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GAS
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION
PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
j J`/�,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, FL 33139
Te1:305.673.7411 rafaelqranado(a�miamibeachfl.qov
We are committed to providing excel(ent public service and safety to all who live,work,and playin our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
1
Granado, Rafael
From: Granado, Rafael
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 12:38 PM
To: Commissioner Eileen Higgins
Cc: Reyes, Daniel (DISTS); Granado, Rafael; Fernandez, Maggie M. (DISTS)
Subject: City of Miami Beach Resolution 2025-33871 Transmittal Email
Attachments: Resolution 2025-33871 - Miami Beach.pdf
Good afternoon, Commissioner Higgins,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF
THE COUNTY'S FY 2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL
AND METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GAS
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION
PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
i� �%�
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
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Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, FL 33139
Te1:305.673.7411 rafaelqranadona.miamibeachfl.qov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work,and playin our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
1
Cardillo, Lilia
From: Cardillo, Lilia
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:37 PM
To: district6@miamidade.gov
Subject: City of Miami Beach Resolution 2025-33871 Transmittal Email
Attachments: Resolution 2025-33871 - Miami Beach.pdf
Good afternoon Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF
THE COUNTY'S FY 2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL
AND METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GAS
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION
PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
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Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139
Tel:305.673.7411 rafaelpranado an.miamibeachfl.qov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safetyto al(who live,work,and playin our vib�ant,tropica(,hisioric community.
1
Cardillo, Lilia
From: Cardillo, Lilia
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:38 PM
To: District7@miamidade.gov
Subject: City of Miami Beach Resolution 2025-33871 Transmittal Email
Attachments: Resolution 2025-33871 - Miami Beach.pdf
Good afternoon Commissioner Raquel A. Regalado,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF
THE COUNTY'S FY 2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL
AND METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GAS
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION
PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139
Te1:305.673.7411 rafaelqranado(a�miamibeachfl.qov
We are committed to providing excellent pub(ic service and safety to all who live,work,and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
1
Cardillo, Lilia
From: Cardillo, Lilia
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:39 PM
To: District8@miamidade.gov
Subject: City of Miami Beach Resolution 2025-33871 Transmittal Email
Attachments: Resolution 2025-33871 - Miami Beach.pdf
Good afternoon Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF
THE COUNTY'S FY 2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL
AND METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GAS
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION
PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
/ �r/
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,F�33139
Te1:305.673.7411 rafaelqranadoCa�miamibeachfl.Qov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to a(1 who live,work,and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
1
Cardillo, Lilia
From: Cardillo, Lilia
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:32 PM
To: District9@miamidade.gov
Subject: City of Miami Beach Resolution 2025-33871 Transmittal Email
Attachments: Resolution 2025-33871 - Miami Beach.pdf
Good afternoon Vice Chairman Kionne L. McGhee,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF
THE COUNTY'S FY 2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL
AND METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GAS
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION
PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
,
__.
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/ �-- '�
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, FL 33139
Te1:305.673.7411 rafaelqranado(cilmiamibeachfl.Qov
We are committed to providingexcellent public service and safetyto all who live,work,and playin ourvibrant,tropical,historic community.
1
Cardillo, Lilia
From: Cardillo, Lilia
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:31 PM
To: districtl0@miamidade.gov
Subject: FW: City of Miami Beach Resolution 2025-33871 Transmittal Email
Attachments: Resolution 2025-33871 - Miami Beach.pdf
Good afternoon Chairman Anthony Rodriguez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF
THE COUNTY'S FY 2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL
AND METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GAS
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION
PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
i �-;/
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139
Te1:305.673.7411 rafaelQranadoCo�miamibeachfl.aov
We are committed to providingexce((ent public service and safetyto all who live,work,and pfayin ourvibrant,tropical,historic communiry.
1
Granado, Rafael
From: Granado, Rafael
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:39 PM
To: District11 @miamidade.gov
Cc: Granado, Rafael
Subject: City of Miami Beach Resolution 2025-33871 Transmittal Email
Attachments: Resolution 2025-33871 - Miami Beach.pdf
Good afternoon, Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez:
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF
THE COUNTY'S FY 2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL
AND METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GAS
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION
PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
,
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139
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We are committed to providingexce(lent public service and safery to all who live,work,and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
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Granado, Rafael
From: Granado, Rafael
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:40 PM
To: "'district12@miamidade.gov"'
Cc: Granado, Rafael
Subject: FW: City of Miami Beach Resolution 2025-33871 Transmittal Email
Attachments: Resolution 2025-33871 - Miami Beach.pdf
Good afternoon, Commissioner Juan Carlos "JC" Bermudez
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF
THE COUNTY'S FY 2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL
AND METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GAS
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION
PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
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Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139
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We are committed to providing exce(lent public service and safetyto all who(ive,work,and playin our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
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Cardillo, Lilia
From: Cardillo, Lilia
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:40 PM
To: district13@miamidade.gov
Subject: FW: City of Miami Beach Resolution 2025-33871 Transmittal Email
Attachments: Resolution 2025-33871 - Miami Beach.pdf
Good afternoon Commissioner Rene Garcia,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF
THE COUNTY'S FY 2026 BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL
AND METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES, GAS
TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND URGING THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
SOURCES—SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION
PROJECT—THAT DO NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on
September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139
Te1:305.673.7411 rafaelqranadoCa�miamibeachfl.qov
We are committed to providingexcel(ent pubtic service and safetyto all who live,work,and p(ayin our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
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MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Te1:305-673-7411
September 4, 2025
Honorable Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street, 29th Floor
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Honorable Mayor Levine Cava,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
/ `�^_�1
,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner David Suarez
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Te1:305-673-7411
September 4, 2025
Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Stephen P. Ciark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Gilbert, III,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
�� _�-'��/
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner David Suarez
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Te1:305-673-7411
September 4, 2025
Chair Anthony Rodriguez
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Chair Rodriguez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
/ `�-�-~��
,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner David Suarez
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Te1:305-673-7411
September 4, 2025
Commissioner Marleine Bastien
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Bastien,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
/ ��:t�
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner David Suarez
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Te1:305-673-7411
September 4, 2025
Commissioner Keon Hardemon
Stephen P. Ciark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Hardemon,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner David Suarez
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Tel:305-673-741 1
September 4, 2025
Commissioner Micky Steinberg
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Steinberg,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner David Suarez
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Te1:305-673-7411
September 4, 2025
Commissioner Eileen Higgins
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Higgins,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
/ �'1�'�
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner David Suarez
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Te1:305-673-7411
September 4, 2025
Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Milian Orbis,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner David Suarez
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Te1:305-673-7411
September 4, 2025
Commissioner Raquel A. Regalado
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Regalado,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
/ �-�
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner David Suarez
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Te1:305-673-7411
September 4, 2025
Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Cohen Higgins,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner David Suarez
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Te1:305-673-7411
September 4, 2025
Vice Chair Kionne L. McGhee
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 320
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Vice Chair McGhee,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner David Suarez
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Te1:305-673-7411
September 4, 2025
Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 320
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Gonzalez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner David Suarez
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Te1:305-673-7411
September 4, 2025
Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Bermudez,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
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,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner David Suarez
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Te1:305-673-7411
September 4, 2025
Commissioner Rene Garcia
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 320
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Garcia,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33871:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE CAVA'S PROPOSED
TRANSPORTATION FEE INCREASES AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S FY 2026
BUDGET, INCLUDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO METRORAIL AND
METROBUS FARES, SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (STS) FARES,
GAS TAXES, TOLLS, AND THE ELIMINATION OF METROCONNECT, AND
URGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES—SUCH AS THE
CANCELLATION OF THE METROMOVER EXTENSION PROJECT—THAT DO
NOT PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON RESIDENTS.
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach on September 3, 2025.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Commissioner David Suarez