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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
EXPLORE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AI -POWERED BUILDING PERMIT
PRE -CHECK TOOL, SIMILAR TO THE "ECHECK" PLATFORM USED BY THE
CITY OF LOS ANGELES, AND TO REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COMMISSION
AT ITS DECEMBER 17, 2025 MEETING WITH FINDINGS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING FEASIBILITY, COSTS, POTENTIAL
VENDORS, AND ANTICIPATED BENEFITS FOR MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles has launched the Archistar "eCheck" platform, an AI -
powered tool that uses computer vision, machine learning, and automated rulesets to instantly
check building designs against local zoning and building codes, allowing applicants to pre -check
their designs for compliance before formal submission and significantly reducing review times and
resubmissions; and
WHEREAS, the "eCheck' platform automatically flags potential errors and provides
recommendations for improvements, enabling architects and homeowners to address issues prior
to submitting plans to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, thereby improving the
quality of initial submissions and reducing the amount of back -and -forth communication with city
staff; and
WHEREAS, the hybrid human -AI process involves collaboration between technology and
human experts, with architectural, code, and tech experts managing the process and city staff
performing a final manual review, resulting in a permitting timeline that can reportedly be reduced
significantly; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach desire to explore
the feasibility and potential benefits of implementing a similar AI -powered pre -check tool to
accelerate building permit approvals, especially for residents rebuilding after hurricanes, flooding,
or other natural disasters, and to improve overall efficiency and customer service in the permitting
process.
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 explore the implementation of an AI -powered building permit pre -check tool,
similar to the "eCheck" platform used by the City of Los Angeles, and to report back to the City
Commission at its December 17, 2025 meeting with findings and recommendations regarding
feasibility, costs, potential vendors, and anticipated benefits for Miami Beach residents.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopioo
DATE: December 17, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
EXPLORE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AI -POWERED BUILDING PERMIT
PRE -CHECK TOOL, SIMILAR TO THE "ECHECK" PLATFORM USED BY THE CITY
OF LOS ANGELES, AND TO REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COMMISSION AT ITS
DECEMBER 17, 2025 MEETING WITH FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REGARDING FEASIBILITY, COSTS, POTENTIAL VENDORS, AND ANTICIPATED
BENEFITS FOR MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS.
RECOMMENDATION
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez.
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:llw miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/cityclerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a 'Residents Riaht to Know" item. Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
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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
Soonsor(s)
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-sponsors)
Condensed Title
Implement E-Check AI -Powered Platform. (Dominguez/Fernandez) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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