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to protect the character of neighborhoods and ensure that incompatible uses are not situated adjacent to one another; and WHEREAS, many believe that local government regulations serve no useful purpose and are simply revenue generators for local governments are detrimental to business; and WHEREAS, in reality, such regulations are essential to preserving the quality of life and character of local communities, and are in many cases actually good for businesses. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and incorporated herein. Section 2. Opposition of Senate Bill 1158 and House Bill 17. The City Commission hereby expresses strong opposition to Senate Bill 1158 and House Bill 17 or similar legislation that would preempt local regulation of businesses, profession, occupations, commerce, trade, and labor, and nullify regulations adopted by local governments pertaining to such matters. Section 3. Directions to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is directed to distribute copies of this Resolution to Governor Rick Scott, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Florida Senate, Representative Randy Fine, the Chair of the Miami-Dade State Legislative Delegation, the Florida League of Cities, the Florida Association of Counties, the Florida City County Management Association, and the Miami-Dade County League of Cities. Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of March, 2017. George • . Scholl, Mayor AT I iSi . lii/ �. i . f Jane A. Hines,`MMC; City Clerk r t i.: i . 4ti f• r-,4,-7-:-- 4:,..0 • Page 3 of41 Reso opposing SB 1158 and HB 17