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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 2026-34184RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34184 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. WHEREAS, on March 19, 2025, the Mayor and City Commission authorized the issuance of Request for Qualifications No. 2025-284-ND for a water taxi service; and WHEREAS, following a competitive process, the Mayor and City Commission approved, in substantial form, a Concession Agreement with Water Taxi of Miami Beach, LLC for the provision of water taxi services connecting the cities of Miami Beach and Miami; and WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Water Taxi service officially launched on January 20, 2026, providing fare -free waterbome transit between Maurice Gibb Memorial Park in Miami Beach and the Venetian Marina 8 Yacht Club in the City of Miami; and WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Water Taxi service operates Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) using two (2) 40-foot vessels with a capacity of approximately fifty- five (55) passengers per vessel, providing 60-minute frequency of service from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 30-minute headways from 4:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m.; and WHEREAS, the adopted Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget for the initial nine (9} months of water taxi service (January 20, 2026 through September 30, 2026) is approximately $1,194,904, with an estimated annualized cost of approximately $1,442,383 for 12-months of service; and WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Water Taxi service provides significant regional mobility, congestion mitigation, tourism, and resiliency benefits by offering a reliable alternative to vehicular travel across Biscayne Bay; and WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Water Taxi service directly connects the City of Miami Beach and the City of Miami and serves residents, commuters, and visitors throughout Miami -Dade County with proximate connections to the MetroMover, MetroBus, Miami Trolley, and the Miami Beach Trolley, as well as to Freebee and CitiBike in both cities; and WHEREAS, given the regional nature and benefits of the Miami Beach Water Taxi service, partnership funding from the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County would support the long-term financial sustainability and potential future expansion of the service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby urge the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County to provide funding support for the continued operation and potential expansion of the Miami Beach Water Taxi service; and further, direct the City Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution to all members of the Miami City Commission and all members of the Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners. PASSED and ADOPTED this 19 day of / 4r'C k 2026. ATTEST: zvMAR 2 0 2026 Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) Cosponsored by Commissioner Monica Matleo-Sallnes Steven Meiner, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION Aff n y.-.i Dote FIVAITURIMIRIM CM of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Floriao 33139, w .miomibeachB.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 Honorable Mayor Danielle 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. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH city of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, w .mamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III Stephen P. Clark 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. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, w .mlomibeochfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 Commissioner Marleine Bastian 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. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH Coy all Miami leach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, v .miamibeochfl.gov Office of the City Clerk tel: 305673-7411 March 20, 2026 Commissioner Keon Hardemon Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Hardemon, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meurer, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Mafteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH CBy of Miami (leach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Florida 33139, w .mlambeochfl.gov Office of the City Clerk te1: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 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. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY.OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE:MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Mather, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica MatteoSalinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Grenado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH C!y of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FkAdo 33139. v .miambeochfi.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 Commissioner Vicki L. Lopez Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Lopez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH Cily of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,..mlomlbeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 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. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salines) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH City of Miaml Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, w .miamibeochfi.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 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. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, i Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH Cly of Agaml leach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.mlamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 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. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas City of Miami Reach, 170g Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florido 33139, nww.miamibeachftgov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 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. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH CBy of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, w .miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305b73-7411 March 20, 2026 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. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING. THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH Clly of Aeami Beath, 170D Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, wvnv.miambeochf.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 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. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, n .miomibeachil.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. list Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Bermudez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner Yoe -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, v .miomibeochfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 Commissioner Rene Garcia Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 320 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Garcia, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Go -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, vmw.miomibeachBgov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 Mayor Eileen Higgins City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Mayor Higgins, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully,, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, w .miamibeochll Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Commissioner Gabela, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meurer Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, w .miomibeochfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 Commissioner Damian Pardo City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Commissioner Pardo, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH city of Miami Beach 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Flonda 33139, w .miambeachB.gw Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 Commissioner Rolando Escalona City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Commissioner Escalona, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk C: Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH Chy of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, vmw.miamiheachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 Commissioner Ralph Rosado City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Commissioner Rosado, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E.'G/ranado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas MIAMI BEACH CBy of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center DNe, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, v .miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411 March 20, 2026 Commissioner Christine King City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Commissioner King, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34184: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner, Co -sponsored by Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on March 18, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Mather Vice -Mayor Monica Matteo-Salinas Resolutions - C7 AD MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico DATE. March 18, 2026 TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH WATER TAXI SERVICE; AND FURTHER. DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO SEND A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. ANALYSIS The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Mayor Steven Meiner. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT None. Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: httpsalwww.miamibeachfi.govicity-hallicity-clerk/meeting-noticesl FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCLUSION Applicable Area Citywide 684 of 1677 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? on 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(s) Mayor Steven Meiner Co-sponsor(sl Condensed Title Urge Miami and Miami -Dade County to Assist in Funding the Water Taxi. (Meiner) CA Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) 685 of 1677