Fraternal Order of Police, Miami Lodge 20 v. City of Miami

We have for review the decision of the Third District Court of Appeal in Fraternal Order of Police, Miami Lodge 20 v. City of Miami , 143 So.3d 953 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014), on the ground that it expressly and directly conflicts with the Fourth District Court of Appeal's decision in Hollywood Fire Fighters, Local 1375, IAFF, Inc. v. City of Hollywood , 133 So.3d 1042 (Fla. 4th DCA 2014). We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 3(b)(3), Fla. Const. For the reasons that follow, we approve the decision of the Third District.

FACTS

On June 28, 2010, Respondent, the City of Miami, declared a "financial…