Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 25-R70, A Resolution of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Authorizing Participation in a Lawsuit Seeking, Among Other Things, to Declare That Senate Bill 180's Imposition of a Blanket Statewide Prohibition on the Exercise of Home Rule Authority Over Land Use and Zoning Regulations, is Unconstitutional and Should be Enjoined, and Retaining Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, PL to Prosecute the Lawsuit; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing for an Effective Date.
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Submitted By: Richard Berrios, City Attorney
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): This item, and the associated resolution, is a continuation of the discussion held by the City Council at the September 22, 2025 City Council meeting. This resolution, if approved, authorizes the City to enter the multi-party litigation seeking, among other items, to declare that Senate Bill 180's imposition of a blanket statewide prohibition on the exercise of home rule authority over land use and zoning regulations, is unconstitutional should be enjoined, as well as retaining Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, PL to prosecute the lawsuit for a discounted flat fee.
Presentation Information: The City Attorney's Office will be available to answer questions.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Resolution.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the Resolution.
2. Move that the Council not approve the Resolution.
Background: On June 26, 2025, Senate Bill 180 ("SB?180"), titled "Emergencies," was signed into law and became effective immediately as Chapter?2025-190, Florida Statutes.
Section 28 of SB?180 prohibits all local government-initiated ordinances that impose "more restrictive or burdensome" comprehensive plan amendments, land development regulat...
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