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Commission adopts special‑recognitions ordinance after split vote; limits and media restrictions draw objections
Summary
The commission adopted an ordinance creating a formal policy for special recognitions — keys to the city, proclamations and certificates — with annual limits and eligibility restrictions. The measure passed 3-2 after debate over caps and whether members of the media and former city elected officials should be eligible for certain recognitions.
The City of Sunny Isles Beach commission adopted an ordinance (first reading scheduled for a later date) creating Chapter 4 of the city code for special recognitions (keys to the city, proclamations, certificates of achievement) after a split 3‑2 vote.
Staff said the ordinance codifies procedures the commission discussed at a prior workshop, including an annual per‑commissioner limit on recognitions…
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