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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26279
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
IMMEDIATELY CONVENE A SPECIAL SESSION TO
ADDRESS THE CRISIS IN FLORIDA'S WINDSTORM
INSURANCE MARKET AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO INCLUDE WINDSTORM INSURANCE
REFORM IN THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has always confronted the challenges and dangers
posed by tropical storms and hurricanes, and
WHEREAS, it is critical that Floridians have both affordable and available insurance for
the perils associated with windstorm damage, and
WHEREAS, to this day, there are homes in various parts of Florida which still have blue
tarps on their roofs from the 2004 or 2005 hurricanes because insurance companies are refusing
to settle claims or are too slow in processing them, and
WHEREAS, the state-organized Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Citizens),
which was created to be a state "insurer of last resort," is now the largest windstorm insurance
provider in the State of Florida, issuing more than 1 million Florida homeowner policies, and
WHEREAS, Citizens has proven to be fundamentally flawed, as it forces the State to
subsidize the risk of hurricane damage for Florida's highest risk properties, while allowing
insurance companies to continually reap record profits at the expense of Florida taxpayers, and
WHEREAS, during the 2006 Legislative Session, the Legislature refused to even
consider credible alternatives that might have stabilized the State's windstorm insurance market
and, instead, only considered proposals that were approved by the insurance industry itself, and
WHEREAS, the Legislature specifically ignored HB 1209, which called for the State to
deliver a more affordable layer of insurance for all Floridians, an approach that independent
experts believed would stabilize the insurance market and provide much needed rate relief, and
WHEREAS, the Legislature, with virtually no input or debate, waited until the late
evening of the last day of a 60-day session to pass SB 1980 (with a 77-39 vote in the House and
a 22-16 vote in the Senate), and
WHEREAS, SB 1980 only made it easier for private insurance companies to increase
premiums without adequate oversight and removed important consumer protections, and
WHEREAS, since the 2006 Legislative Session, significant numbers of private insurance
companies have dropped homeowners' policies, become financially insolvent, or are continuing
to double and triple premiums in some areas ofthe State, and
WHEREAS, each day, more Floridians, including fixed income senior citizens of our
State, are unable to afford these outrageous and oppressive rate increases that are becoming
commonplace and causing some to give up their homes and condominiums, or to make choices
affecting the necessities and the quality of their lives, and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach ("City") has a high concentration of
condominiums that are experiencing exponential increases in insurance rates requiring the
associations to pass special assessments or increase the periodic maintenance charges to cover
these increases, thereby resulting in many Miami Beach residents being faced with two alarming
and outrageous increases, and
WHEREAS, commercial properties, including small businesses, and critical elements of
our State's and City's economic infrastructure are likewise feeling the devastating impact of
unavailable or unaffordable windstorm insurance, and
WHEREAS, since May 2006, political leaders have been calling upon the Governor and
the presiding officers of the Legislature to convene a special session to address this hurricane
insurance crisis in a meaningful way, and
WHEREAS, the solution to the hurricane insurance crisis will require legislative changes
to the Florida Statutes, and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Florida has the authority to call a special
session of the Legislature under Article III, Section 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution, and has
used this authority to convene special sessions during his administration for the purposes of
amending Florida laws on tort reform and to intervene with the end of life decisions of Terry
Schiavo, and
WHEREAS, the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and the President of
the Florida Senate have the authority to convene a special session of the Legislature under
Chapter 11.011(1), Florida Statutes, pursuant to Article III, Section 3(c)(2) of the Florida
Constitution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Governor of the State of Florida and
the leadership of the Florida Legislature are hereby urged to immediately convene a special
session to address the crisis in Florida's hurricane insurance market. The Legislature's solution
should incorporate the following guidelines:
1. Consideration should be given to proposals that will lead to the depopulation of
Citizens.
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2. Allowing private insurance companies more freedom to raise rates is not a suitable
solution for Florida's homeowners.
3. As a substantive reform of the insurance market is needed, waiting on the federal
government to create a national catastrophe fund or creating hurricane-related tax-
free savings accounts is insufficient to solve the current crisis in the hurricane
insurance market.
4. The Florida Legislature should not be limited to only private market solutions which
will continue the current status-quo of runaway premium hikes and tax assessments
on Floridians.
5. Due consideration should be given to proposals which restructure or expand the
Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, or create a larger reinsurance pool for insurance
companies or a more affordable layer of statewide windstorm insurance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby directed to include
windstorm insurance reform in the City's legislative agenda and the City Clerk shall cause copies
of this Resolution to be dispatched to the Governor of the State of Florida, to the President of the
Florida Senate, to the Speaker of the Florida House, and to each member of the Miami-Dade
County delegation in the Florida Legislature.
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florido 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR DAVID DERMER,
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION
CITY MANAGER JORGE M. GONZALEZ
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY JOSE SMITH OP ~
DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2006
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
IMMEDIATELY CONVENE A SPECIAL SESSION TO ADDRESS THE
CRISIS IN FLORIDA'S WINDSTORM INSURANCE MARKET.
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Richard L. Steinberg, the above-referenced Resolution is
submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission.
The attached Resolution is in proper form and is thus ready for the City Commission's review.
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FROM:
DATE:
July 31,2006
SUBJECT: Agenda Item-Resolution Requesting the Florida Legislature to Immediately Convene a
Special Session to Address the Crisis in Florida's Windstorm Insurance Market
I would like to place the following resolution on the September 6th Commission Agenda for
action.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my Aide, Ms. Marlene Taylor, at
extension 6087.
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Tel: 305-673-7411 , Fax: 305-673-7254
September 12,2006
Honorable Jeb Bush
Senator Tom Lee, President of the Florida Senate and Speaker of the House
Miami-Dade County Delegation
On September 6, 2006, the City of Miami Beach City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2006-
26279 urging the Florida Legislature to immediately convene a special session to address the
crisis in Florida's Windstorm Insurance Market.
The Resolution is attached for your review and action.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert E. Parcher
City Clerk
c Mayor David Dermer
Commissioner Matti Bower
Commissioner Simon Cruz
Commissioner Luis R. Garcia, Jr.
Commissioner Saul Gross
Commissioner Jerry Libbin
Commissioner Richard L. Steinberg
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
We are committed to
excellent
service and
to all who live, work, and
in our vibrant,
historic community.
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Hatfield, Liliam
Hatfield, Liliam
Thursday, September 14, 2006 8:56 AM
'jeb. bush@myflorida.com'; 'lee. tom. web@flsenate.gov'; 'speaker@myfloridahouse.gov';
'Debra Owens, Executive Director'; 'Rep. Anitere Flores'; 'Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera'; 'Rep.
Dan Gelber'; 'Rep. David Rivera'; 'Rep. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall'; 'Rep. Edward Bullard';
'Rep. Gustavo Barreiro, Chair'; 'Rep. Juan C. Zapata'; 'Rep. Juan Carlos J. C. Planas'; 'Rep.
Julio Robaina'; 'Rep. Ken Sorensen'; 'Rep. Marcelo Llorente'; 'Rep. Marco Rubio'; 'Rep. Phillip
Brutus'; 'Rep. Rafael "Ralph" Arza'; 'Rep. Rene Garcia'; 'Rep. Wilbert T. Holloway'; 'Rep. Yolly
Roberson'; 'Senator Alex Diaz de la Portilla'; Senator Frederica S. Wilson
(Wilson.Frederica.web@flsenate.gov); 'Senator Gwen Margolis'; 'Senator J. Alex Villalobos';
'Senator Larcenia J. Bullard'; 'Senator Nan Rich'; 'Senator Rudy Garcia'
Dermer, David; Libbin, Jerry; Garcia, Luis; Gross, Saul; Cruz, Simon; Bower, Matti H.;
Steinberg, Richard; Parcher, Robert; Gonzalez, Jorge
Subject: Transmittal Letter re: Resolution No. 2006-26279
Importance: High
Attachments: 2006-26279 Reso.pdf
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Honorable Governor Bush, Senator Tom Lee, President of the Senate, Honorable Allan G. Bense, Speaker of the
House and Miami-Dade County Legislation Delegation Representatives:
On September 6, 2006, the City of Miami Beach City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2006-26279 urging the
Florida Legislature to immediately convene a special session to address the crisis in Florida's Windstorm
Insurance Market.
The Resolution is attached for your review and action. A hard copy of the resolution and cover letter have been
sent by regular mail for distribution.
Respectfully submitted,
MIAMIBEACH
Liliam Hatfield, Office Associate V
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7411/ Fax: 305-673-7254/ www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
9/14/2006
Page 1 of2
Hatfield, Liliam
From: Parcher, Robert
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 2:07 PM
To: Hatfield, Liliam
Subject: RE: Transmittal Letter re: Resolution No. 2006-26279
Pis file with reso
MIAMIBEACH
Robert Parcher, City Clerk
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7411 / Fax: 305-673-7254/ www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
From: Hatfield, Liliam
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 12:35 PM
To: Mayor's Office
Cc: Parcher, Robert
Subject: FW: Transmittal Letter re: Resolution No. 2006-26279
FYI
From: Robaina, Julio [mailto:Julio.Robaina@myfloridahouse.gov]
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 11:36 AM
To: Hatfield, Liliam
Subject: RE: Transmittal Letter re: Resolution No. 2006-26279
I am pushing for it.
From: Hatfield, Liliam [mailto:LiliamHatfield@miamibeachfl.gov]
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 8:56 AM
To: jeb.bush@myflorida.com; LEE.TOM.WEB; Speaker; Debra Owens, Executive Director; Flores, Anitere; Lopez-
Cantera, Carlos; Gelber, Dan; Rivera, David; Rep. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall; Bullard, Edward; Barreiro,
Gustavo; Zapata, Juan; Planas, JC; Robaina, Julio; Sorensen, Ken; Llorente, Marcelo; Rubio, Marco; Brutus,
Phillip; Arza, Ralph; Garcia, Rene; Holloway, Tee; Roberson, Yolly; PORTILLA.ALEX.WEB;
WILSON.FREDERICA.WEB; MARGOLIS.GWEN.WEB; VILLALOBOS.ALEX.WEB; BULLARD.LARCENIA.WEB;
RICH.NAN.WEB; GARCIA.RUDY.WEB
Cc: Dermer, David; Libbin, Jerry; Garcia, Luis; Gross, Saul; Cruz, Simon; Bower, Matti H.; Steinberg, Richard;
Parcher, Robert; Gonzalez, Jorge
Subject: Transmittal Letter re: Resolution No. 2006-26279
Importance: High
Honorable Governor Bush, Senator Tom Lee, President of the Senate, Honorable Allan G. Bense, Speaker of the
House and Miami-Dade County Legislation Delegation Representatives:
On September 6, 2006, the City of Miami Beach City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2006-26279 urging the
Florida Legislature to immediately convene a special session to address the crisis in Florida's Windstorm
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Insurance Market.
The Resolution is attached for your review and action. A hard copy of the resolution and cover letter have been
sent by regular mail for distribution.
Respectfully submitted,
MIAMIBEACH
Liliam Hatfield, Office Associate V
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7411/ Fax: 305-673-7254/ www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
9/14/2006
Page 1 of3
Hatfield, Liliam
From: Parcher, Robert
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 2:06 PM
To: Hatfield, Liliam
Subject: RE: Transmittal Letter re: Resolution No. 2006-26279
Pis save a copy with the Reso.
MIAMIBEACH
Robert Parcher, City Clerk
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7411 / Fax: 305-673-7254/ www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
From: Hatfield, Liliam
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 12:28 PM
To: Mayor's Office
Cc: Parcher, Robert
Subject: FW: Transmittal Letter re: Resolution No. 2006-26279
FYI
From: ANDERSON.CHARLIE.S10 [mailto:ANDERSON.CHARLIE.S10@flsenate.gov] On Behalf Of LEE.TOM.WEB
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 10:03 AM
To: Hatfield, Liliam
Subject: RE: Transmittal Letter re: Resolution No. 2006-26279
Dear Miami Beach City Commissioners:
Thank you for contacting my office to share your thoughts on the property insurance crisis facing our
state. Like you, I have experienced some of the consequences of Florida's eight major storms during the
2004 - 2005 hurricane seasons, causing nearly $40 billion in damages to our state. My insurance
company has cancelled its coverage on more than one of my business properties, and I have been forced
to find new coverage at an increase of 330%. The impacts are staggering, and it is doubtful that our
families and businesses can hold up much longer under the incredible weight of the current market.
Contrary to critics, many of whom are using the insurance crisis for political gain, Florida leaders have
already begun the process of reform by proposing both long-term and immediate solutions. Our situation
will not be resolved with sound bites, rhetoric, or election year promises; we must draw upon the expert
advice of business leaders, consumer advocates, and policy makers across our state to provide the
wisdom and insight needed to rebuild a strong, affordable, and sustainable insurance market in Florida.
To that end, I asked Governor Bush to commission a task force on Property and Casualty Insurance
Reform - comprised of non-insurance industry business leaders and consumer advocates. I suggested the
group meet while the legislature is not in session in order to receive and evaluate policy options, provide
the public a forum for testimony and suggestions, and ensure that recommendations are responsible and
actuarially sound. Most importantly, the committee would deliberate in a non-political environment so
9/14/2006
Page 2 of3
that the needs of Floridians, rather than divisive partisanship, would be the paramount motivation for
action.
Governor Bush agreed to assemble the reform committee and appointed the members along with
Chairman Toni Jennings on July 26. I immediately sent a letter to the newly appointed group asking
them to evaluate several proposals. I have attached the letter for your review.
In addition to the reform committee proposals, I recently asked Governor Bush to consider activating a
Joint Underwriting Association for commercial property. This entity has the potential of providing
insurance to commercial property owners who cannot find private coverage, thus ensuring that our
economic engine will not come to a screeching halt during this crisis. The letter to Governor Bush is
also attached for your review.
Finally, regarding a Special Legislative Session, I stand ready to call the Senate back to Tallahassee to
debate and pass legislation relating to property insurance. However, it is premature to convene a session
before there is some consensus as to the proper course of action. To do so would invite divisive and
wasteful partisan bickering, and would detract from the problem-solving mission that is now underway.
Thank you for taking the time to contact me with your personal observations and concerns. Please know
that I have great compassion for what you are experiencing and that you have my sincere commitment to
do everything I can to help restore a property and casualty insurance market that is affordable for
Florida's families and businesses. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if we can provide you with
information, assistance, or receive your insurance reform proposals for consideration.
Sincerely,
Tom Lee
From: Hatfield, Liliam [mailto:LiliamHatfield@miamibeachfl.gov]
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 8:56 AM
To: jeb.bush@myflorida.com; LEE.TOM.WEB; speaker@myfloridahouse.gov; Debra Owens, Executive Director;
Flores, Anitere; Lopez-Cantera, Carlos; Gelber, Dan; Rivera, David; Rep. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall; Bullard,
Edward; Barreiro, Gustavo; Zapata, Juan; Planas, JC; Robaina, Julio; Sorensen, Ken; Llorente, Marcelo; Rubio,
Marco; Brutus, Phillip; Arza, Ralph; Garcia, Rene; Holloway, Tee; Roberson, Yolly; PORTILLA.ALEX.WEB;
WILSON.FREDERICA.WEB; MARGOLIS.GWEN.WEB; VILLALOBOS.ALEX.WEB; BULLARD.LARCENIA.WEB;
RICH.NAN.WEB; GARCIA.RUDY.WEB
Cc: Dermer, David; Libbin, Jerry; Garcia, Luis; Gross, Saul; Cruz, Simon; Bower, Matti H.; Steinberg, Richard;
Parcher, Robert; Gonzalez, Jorge
Subject: Transmittal Letter re: Resolution No. 2006-26279
Importance: High
Honorable Governor Bush, Senator Tom Lee, President of the Senate, Honorable Allan G. Bense, Speaker of the
House and Miami-Dade County Legislation Delegation Representatives:
On September 6, 2006, the City of Miami Beach City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2006-26279 urging the
Florida Legislature to immediately convene a special session to address the crisis in Florida's Windstorm
Insurance Market.
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Page 3 of3
The Resolution is attached for your review and action. A hard copy of the resolution and cover letter have been
sent by regular mail for distribution.
Respectfully submitted,
MIAMIBEACH
Liliam Hatfield, Office Associate V
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7411/ Fax: 305-673-7254/ www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
9/14/2006
Page 1 of3
Hatfield, Liliam
From: Parcher, Robert
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 2:06 PM
To: Hatfield, Liliam
Subject: RE: Transmittal Letter re: Resolution No. 2006-26279
Pis save a copy with the Reso.
MIAMIBEACH
Robert Parcher, City Clerk
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7411 / Fax: 305-673-7254/ www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
From: Hatfield, Liliam
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 12:28 PM
To: Mayor's Office
Cc: Parcher, Robert
Subject: FW: Transmittal Letter re: Resolution No. 2006-26279
FYI
From: ANDERSON.CHARLIE.S10 [mailto:ANDERSON.CHARLIE.S10@flsenate.gov] On Behalf Of LEE.TOM.WEB
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 10:03 AM
To: Hatfield, Liliam
Subject: RE: Transmittal Letter re: Resolution No. 2006-26279
Dear Miami Beach City Commissioners:
Thank you for contacting my office to share your thoughts on the property insurance crisis facing our
state. Like you, I have experienced some of the consequences of Florida's eight major storms during the
2004 - 2005 hurricane seasons, causing nearly $40 billion in damages to our state. My insurance
company has cancelled its coverage on more than one of my business properties, and I have been forced
to find new coverage at an increase of 330%. The impacts are staggering, and it is doubtful that our
families and businesses can hold up much longer under the incredible weight of the current market.
Contrary to critics, many of whom are using the insurance crisis for political gain, Florida leaders have
already begun the process of reform by proposing both long-term and immediate solutions. Our situation
will not be resolved with sound bites, rhetoric, or election year promises; we must draw upon the expert
advice of business leaders, consumer advocates, and policy makers across our state to provide the
wisdom and insight needed to rebuild a strong, affordable, and sustainable insurance market in Florida.
To that end, I asked Governor Bush to commission a task force on Property and Casualty Insurance
Reform - comprised of non-insurance industry business leaders and consumer advocates. I suggested the
group meet while the legislature is not in session in order to receive and evaluate policy options, provide
the public a forum for testimony and suggestions, and ensure that recommendations are responsible and
actuarially sound. Most importantly, the committee would deliberate in a non-political environment so
9/14/2006
Page 2 of3
that the needs of Floridians, rather than divisive partisanship, would be the paramount motivation for
action.
Governor Bush agreed to assemble the reform committee and appointed the members along with
Chairman Toni Jennings on July 26. I immediately sent a letter to the newly appointed group asking
them to evaluate several proposals. I have attached the letter for your review.
In addition to the reform committee proposals, I recently asked Governor Bush to consider activating a
Joint Underwriting Association for commercial property. This entity has the potential of providing
insurance to commercial property owners who cannot find private coverage, thus ensuring that our
economic engine will not come to a screeching halt during this crisis. The letter to Governor Bush is
also attached for your review.
Finally, regarding a Special Legislative Session, I stand ready to call the Senate back to Tallahassee to
debate and pass legislation relating to property insurance. However, it is premature to convene a session
before there is some consensus as to the proper course of action. To do so would invite divisive and
wasteful partisan bickering, and would detract from the problem-solving mission that is now underway.
Thank you for taking the time to contact me with your personal observations and concerns. Please know
that I have great compassion for what you are experiencing and that you have my sincere commitment to
do everything I can to help restore a property and casualty insurance market that is affordable for
Florida's families and businesses. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if we can provide you with
information, assistance, or receive your insurance reform proposals for consideration.
Sincerely,
Tom Lee
From: Hatfield, Liliam [mailto:LiliamHatfield@miamibeachfl.gov]
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 8:56 AM
To: jeb.bush@myflorida.com; LEE.TOM.WEB; speaker@myfloridahouse.gov; Debra Owens, Executive Director;
Flores, Anitere; Lopez-Cantera, Carlos; Gelber, Dan; Rivera, David; Rep. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall; Bullard,
Edward; Barreiro, Gustavo; Zapata, Juan; Planas, JC; Robaina, Julio; Sorensen, Ken; Llorente, Marcelo; Rubio,
Marco; Brutus, Phillip; Arza, Ralph; Garcia, Rene; Holloway, Tee; Roberson, Yolly; PORTILLA.ALEX.WEB;
WILSON.FREDERICA.WEB; MARGOLIS.GWEN.WEB; VILLALOBOS.ALEX.WEB; BULLARD.LARCENIA.WEB;
RICH.NAN.WEB; GARCIA.RUDY.WEB
Cc: Dermer, David; Libbin, Jerry; Garcia, Luis; Gross, Saul; Cruz, Simon; Bower, Matti H.; Steinberg, Richard;
Parcher, Robert; Gonzalez, Jorge
Subject: Transmittal Letter re: Resolution No. 2006-26279
Importance: High
Honorable Governor Bush, Senator Tom Lee, President of the Senate, Honorable Allan G. Bense, Speaker of the
House and Miami-Dade County Legislation Delegation Representatives:
On September 6, 2006, the City of Miami Beach City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2006-26279 urging the
Florida Legislature to immediately convene a special session to address the crisis in Florida's Windstorm
Insurance Market.
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Page 3 of3
The Resolution is attached for your review and action. A hard copy of the resolution and cover letter have been
sent by regular mail for distribution.
Respectfully submitted,
MIAMIBEACH
Liliam Hatfield, Office Associate V
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7411/ Fax: 305-673-7254/ www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
9/14/2006