TO: Mayor and Commission AGENDA DATE: 10/6/2025
FROM: City Manager AGENDA ITEM: 9 - A
SUBJECT:
Title
Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 28-2025, Lobbyist Registration, Lobbying Disclosures, and Payment of Fees, at first reading.
Body
LOCATION:
Citywide
COST:
N/A
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
N/A
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
City Attorney’s Office
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Recommendation
“I move to approve Ordinance No. 28-2025 at first reading.”
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BACKGROUND:
Background
Following direction provided by the City Commission at the April 21, 2025 and June 6, 2025 Regular Meetings, as well as the August 11, 2025 Commission Workshop, the City Attorney’s Office prepared an ordinance establishing rules, requirements, and restrictions for lobbyists and others seeking to influence the actions and decisions of the City Commission or other final decision-makers within the City.
The City Attorney's Office has proposed three options for Lobbyist Registration fees based on a survey of jurisdictions throughout Florida and seeks direction from the City Commission in order to incorporate the proper fees for second and final reading: (1) $50.00 annually plus $20.00 for each additional principal (matching the State Legislature); (2) $100 annually plus $50.00 for each additional principal; and (3) $250 annually plus $250 for each principal represented.
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