HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2026-4799ORDINANCE NO. 2026-4799
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-4682 TO
EXTEND THE SUNSET DATE OF THE DISCOUNTED FEES FOR TIMELY
FILED RECERTIFICATION REPORTS AND ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT
FEES FROM DECEMBER 31, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026; AND PROVIDING
FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, section 553.80, Florida Statutes, requires that building permit fees be
consistently applied; and
WHEREAS, building permit fees for residential single-family residences are currently
calculated at 1.7 percent of the construction costs and for commercial properties, which include
condominiums and cooperatives, are calculated at 1.9 percent of construction costs; and
WHEREAS, the recently enacted "milestone" inspection of a building's structural integrity
as set forth in section 553.899, Florida Statutes, includes inspection of the load -bearing walls and
other structural elements designed to provide support and stability for the overall structure; and
WHEREAS, existing buildings are required to be recertified as structurally and electrically
safe for continued use and occupancy as required by section 8-11 of the Miami -Dade County
Code; and
WHEREAS, many condominium and cooperative associations were not prepared for
milestone inspections and recertification expenditures, including permit fees, which were
previously required for buildings or structures that have been in existence for forty years and
subsequent reinspection at ten-year intervals; and
WHEREAS, in response, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 2024-4682 to
provide a 50% discount on the recertification filing fee for timely submissions and reduced building
permit fees for work associated with recertification; and
WHEREAS, despite these efforts, many condominium and cooperative associations
continue to face financial and logistical challenges in complying with recertification requirements,
including limited reserves, difficulty securing qualified professionals, and the cumulative burden
of repair costs; and
WHEREAS, extending the sunset date of the incentives established in Ordinance No.
2024-4682 by one additional year will provide continued relief and encourage timely compliance
with recertification mandates, thereby promoting public safety and structural accountability.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
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The provisions of Ordinance No. 2024-4682 shall remain in full force and effect, except
that the sunset date referenced in Section 5 of said ordinance is hereby amended to read: "The
provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect ten days following adoption and shall automatically
sunset and shall be repealed on December 31, 2026 unless extended by Commission action."
SECTION 2. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances and all section and parts of sections in conflict
herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the City Commission, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of
this ordinance shall become and be made part of the Code of the City of Miami Beach as
amended; that the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or re -lettered to accomplish
such intention; and that the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section" or other appropriate
word.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the
remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect ten days following adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this S day of Ff6rU0 2026.
ATTEST:
FEB 0 9 2026
Steven Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
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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 10:10 a m Second Reading Public Hearing
TITLE AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 2024-4682 TO EXTEND
THE SUNSET DATE OF THE DISCOUNTED FEES FOR TIMELY FILED
RECERTIFICATION REPORTS AND ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT FEES
FROM DECEMBER 31, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026: AND PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The sponsor of the attached ordinance, Commissioner David Suarez, presents it for consideration
on first reading.
Section 553.80, Florida Statutes, requires that building permit fees be consistently applied.
Building permit fees for residential single-family residences are currently calculated at 1.7 percent
of the construction costs and for commercial properties, which include condominiums and
cooperatives, are calculated at 1.9 percent of construction costs.
The recently enacted "milestone" inspection of a building's structural integrity as set forth in
section 553.899, Florida Statutes, includes inspection of the load -bearing walls and other
structural elements designed to provide support and stability for the overall structure.
Existing buildings are required to be recertified as structurally and electrically safe for continued
use and occupancy as required by section 8-11 of the Miami -Dade County Code
Many condominium and cooperative associations were not prepared for milestone inspections
and recertification expenditures, including permit fees, which were previously required for
buildings or structures that have been in existence for forty years and subsequent reinspection at
ten-year intervals.
In response, the City Commission adopted Ordinance No 2024-4682 to provide a 50% discount
on the recertification filing fee for timely submissions and reduced building permit fees for work
associated with recertification.
Despite these efforts, many condominium and cooperative associations continue to face financial
and logistical challenges in complying with recertification requirements, including limited reserves,
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difficulty securing qualified professionals, and the cumulative burden of repair costs.
If adopted, extending the sunset date of the incentives established in Ordinance No. 2024-4682
by one additional year will provide continued relief and encourage timely compliance with
recertification mandates, thereby promoting public safety and structural accountability.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The Budding Department will provide an estimate of the economic impact of the proposed
ordinance
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? Yes
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: 1/13/2026
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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
Project?
Ie
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(s)
Commissioner David Suarez
Co-sponsors)
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Condensed Title
10:10 a.m. 2nd Rdg, Extend Sunset Date of Discounted Building Permit Fees. (Suarez) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
First Reading Public Hearing on 12/17/2025 - R5 AD
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