HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34103RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34103
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THAT PROVIDING CITY
EMPLOYEES WITH FERTILITY BENEFITS BE MADE A BUDGET
PRIORITY IN THE UPCOMING FY 2027 CITY BUDGET CYCLE TO
EFFECTUATE THE PREVIOUS FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE (FERC) IN
MARCH 2O25, WHICH THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED IN APRIL 2025, TO
PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH FERTILITY BENEFITS AS PART OF THEIR
CITY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN.
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2025, the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee (FERC)
sent to the City Commission a favorable recommendation to provide City employees with fertility
benefits; and
WHEREAS, in April 2025, the City Commission accepted FERC's recommendation and
enacted Resolution No. 2025-33602, recognizing the importance of supporting employees in their
family planning needs and promoting equitable access to fertility care; and
WHEREAS, the provision of fertility benefits aligns with the City's commitment to
employee wellness, competitive benefits, and retention of a talented workforce; and
WHEREAS, to implement this initiative effectively, the City Commission wishes to make
providing fertility benefits, which the City Administration has previously (in April 2025) obtained a
projected cost amount of approximately $579,000 per year, a budget priority in the upcoming FY
2027 City budget cycle.
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 that
providing City employees with fertility benefits be made a budget priority in the upcoming FY 2027
City budget cycle to effectuate the previous favorable recommendation of the Finance and
Economic Resiliency Committee (FERC) in March 2025, which the Commission accepted in April
2025, to provide employees with fertility benefits as part of their city health insurance plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this S day
ATTEST:
FEB 0 9 2026
Rafa E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez)
of Febrk4rV 2026.
Steven Meiner, Mayor
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: February 5. 2026
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THAT PROVIDING CITY EMPLOYEES
WITH FERTILITY BENEFITS BE MADE A BUDGET PRIORITY IN THE UPCOMING
FY 2027 CITY BUDGET CYCLE TO EFFECTUATE THE PREVIOUS FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY
COMMITTEE (FERC) IN MARCH 2O25, WHICH THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED IN
APRIL 2025, TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH FERTILITY BENEFITS AS PART
OF THEIR CITY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
NA
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.miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/city-clerklmeeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Proiect?
No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which as defined in Code Sec 2481
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s)
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-sponsors)
Condensed Title
FERC Fertility Benefits (Fernandez) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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