HomeMy WebLinkAboutLTC 125-2026 City of Hallandale Beach Resolution No. 2026-026MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
L TC #125-2026 LETTER TO COMMISSION
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Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk ~
March 24,2026 {
CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH RESOLUTION NO.2026-026
Attached for your information is Resolution No.2026-026 adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of City of Hallandale Beach on March 18,2026.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE
BEACH,BROWARD COUNTY,FLORIDA,EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR
FLORIDA SENATE BILL 1072 CREATING A STATEWIDE ANTISEMITISM
TASK FORCE;RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR COORDINATED ACTION TO
COMBAT ANTISEMITISM IN FLORIDA;URGING THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO ENACT THE LEGISLATION;AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City of Hallandale Beach Clerk has requested that a copy of this Resolution be provided to
the Miami Beach Mayor,Commissioners,and the City Manager.
If you have any questions,please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7 411.
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13 WHEREAS,the City of Hallandale Beach is home to a diverse and vibrant community,
14 including a significant Jewish population that contributes to the cultural,civic,and economic
15 vitality of South Florida;and
16 WHEREAS,on October 7,2023,the terrorist organization Hamas carried out a brutal
17 attack in Israel that resulted in the murder of civilians and the kidnapping of hostages,an
18 event widely condemned by democratic governments around the world;and
19 WHEREAS,following the October 7 attacks,Jewish communities in the United States
20 and in Florida have reported a significant increase in antisemitic threats,harassment,
21 intimidation,and acts of vandalism targeting Jewish individuals,synagogues,schools,and
22 community institutions;and
23 WHEREAS,South Florida is home to one of the largest Jewish populations in the
24 United States,and protecting Jewish residents,houses of worship,schools,and community
25 centers is essential to maintaining public safety,religious freedom,and community stability;
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27 WHEREAS,communities across South Florida,including Hallandale Beach and
28 neighboring cities in Broward and Miami-Dade counties,have experienced incidents involving
29 antisemitic vandalism,intimidation,and the distribution of antisemitic propaganda targeting
30 Jewish residents and institutions;and
31 WHEREAS,in 2025 the Hallandale Beach Police Department investigated antisemitic
32 graffiti spray-painted near a synagogue in the city,an incident that deeply disturbed residents
33 and underscored the need for continued vigilance against hate-motivated acts;and
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RESOLUTION NO.2026-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF HALLANDALE BEACH,BROWARD COUNTY,FLORIDA,
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR FLORIDA SENATE BILL 1072
CREATING A STATEWIDE ANTISEMITISM TASK FORCE;
RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR COORDINATED ACTION TO
COMBAT ANTISEMITISM IN FLORIDA;URGING THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT THE LEGISLATION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
34 WHEREAS,additional incidents reported in nearby South Florida communities have
35 included antisemitic propaganda distributed in residential neighborhoods and antisemitic
36 intimidation directed toward Jewish residents and institutions,incidents which have been
37 investigated by local law-enforcement agencies;and
38 WHEREAS,law-enforcement agencies including local police departments,the Florida
39 Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE),the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),and the
40 United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division play critical roles in investigating
41 and prosecuting hate crimes targeting religious communities;and
42 WHEREAS,the Florida Legislature is currently considering Senate Bill 1072,
43 sponsored by Senator Alexis Calatayud and co-introduced by Senator Jason Pizzo,which
44 proposes the creation of a statewide Antisemitism Task Force within the Office of Civil Rights
45 of the Florida Department of Legal Affairs;and
46 WHEREAS,Senate Bill 1072 provides that the task force will conduct a
47 comprehensive review of antisemitism in Florida,identify the threat it poses to Floridians,
48 strengthen coordination between state and local governments and Jewish communities,
49 evaluate existing hate-crime laws,assess antisemitism in schools and universities,and
50 recommend policies and strategies to combat antisemitism;and
51 WHEREAS,the proposed task force will bring together representatives from law
52 enforcement,education,civil-rights experts,Jewish community organizations,and
53 representatives of cities and counties across Florida in order to provide coordinated policy
54 recommendations to the Governor and Legislature;and
55 HEREAS,the City Commission recognizes the leadership of Senator Alexis
56 Calatayud,sponsor of Senate Bill 1072,and Senator Jason Pizzo,co-introducer of the
57 legislation,for advancing a proposal that seeks to strengthen coordination among state
58 agencies,local governments,law-enforcement partners,educators,and Jewish community
59 organizations to combat antisemitism across the State of Florida;and
60 WHEREAS,the City Commission finds that the establishment of a statewide
61 Antisemitism Task Force will enhance coordination among state agencies,local
62 governments,law-enforcement partners,educators,and community organizations in
63 identifying and responding to antisemitic threats and incidents;and
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64 WHEREAS,the City Commission of the City of Hallandale Beach recognizes the
65 importance of cooperation between local governments and the State of Florida in protecting
66 residents from hate-motivated crimes and ensuring the safety and civil rights of all
67 communities;and
68 WHEREAS,the City of Hallandale Beach stands firmly against antisemitism and all
69 forms of hatred and discrimination and remains committed to protecting the safety and dignity
70 of all residents;and
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72 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
73 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH,FLORIDA:
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75 SECTION 1.The Mayor and City Commission hereby express their support for
76 Florida Senate Bill 1072,which establishes a statewide Antisemitism Task Force to examine
77 antisemitism in Florida and recommend policies to strengthen prevention,education,and law-
78 enforcement coordination.
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80 SECTION 2.The City Commission respectfully urges the Florida Legislature to enact
81 Senate Bill 1072 in order to strengthen statewide coordination among state agencies,local
82 governments,law-enforcement partners,and community organizations and to improve
83 strategies to combat antisemitism and protect the safety and civil rights of Florida residents.
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85 SECTION 3.The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the
86 Governor of Florida,the President of the Florida Senate,the Speaker of the Florida House of
87 Representatives,Senator Alexis Calatayud,Senator Jason Pizzo,and the members of the
88 Broward County Legislative Delegation.
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90 SECTION 4.Effective Date.This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
91 passage and adoption.
92 APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18%day of
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