This bill provides for the relief of the Estate of Peniel Janvier by the City of Miami Beach, following the tragic drowning of Mr. Janvier on August 16, 2022, which was attributed to the negligence of the city's lifeguards and personnel. The Estate has filed a lawsuit alleging that the city's failure to respond to the incident was the proximate cause of Mr. Janvier's death. The bill outlines a settlement agreement between the Estate and the City, where the City will pay a total of $2 million, with $300,000 being paid directly and an additional $1.7 million authorized through this claim bill.

The bill includes several key provisions, such as the declaration of the facts stated in the preamble as true, the authorization for the City of Miami Beach to appropriate funds for the compensation, and the stipulation that the total amount paid for attorney fees related to this claim cannot exceed 25 percent of the total awarded amount. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, ensuring that the Estate of Peniel Janvier receives the compensation for the damages sustained due to the incident.