HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-029-2486_-_Evaluate_City_Operational_Hours_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2026-029-2486
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EVALUATE THE CITY'S CURRENT
OPERATIONAL SCHEDULE AND PROVIDE
RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING A POTENTIAL FIVE-DAY
OPERATIONAL WORKWEEK OR HYBRID SCHEDULE TO
ENHANCE PUBLIC ACCESS AND SERVICE DELIVERY;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, currently, the City operates on a Monday through Thursday, ten-hour
workday schedule, and
WHEREAS, while this schedule has supported City operations and employee
work-life balance, there is an increasing need to ensure that residents, business owners,
and other stakeholders have access to public-facing departments throughout the
standard business week, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Leon recognizes the City’s ongoing economic growth, the
completion of significant development projects, and the anticipated future development
that will expand the community’s needs, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Leon recommends that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to evaluate the City’s current operational schedule and provide
recommendations for a potential five-day workweek or hybrid model that balances
employee preferences, public access, and service delivery, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Leon’s intent is to explore opportunities to better serve
the community while providing the City Manager with the flexibility to recommend a model
that is practical, sustainable, and responsive,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby authorize the City Manager to evaluate the City’s current operational schedule
and provide recommendations for a potential five-day workweek or hybrid model that
balances employee preferences, public access, and service delivery
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Resolution No. 2026-029-2486
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MARCH 25, 2026.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, MMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON
Moved by: Vice Mayor Stephens
Seconded by: Councilman Leon
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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