This notion that Miami Beach does not carry its weight or pay its fair share is not true,” Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner said.

The Miami Beach City Commission held a special meeting to address a $10 million annual fine imposed on the city

Miami-Dade County is requesting at least $5 million dollars a year from Miami Beach as a cost share approach. Initially, a ballot referendum could have implemented a 1% food and beverage tax in Miami Beach to pay for homeless services, but city leaders rescinded the measure at the last minute.

CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero reports on the plan approved by Miami Beach commissioners to address homelessness.

Miami Beach leaders grudgingly agreed Thursday to pay Miami-Dade County $10 million to fund homelessness services, bowing to pressure from county leaders angry about a rescinded voter referendum that would have provided similar funding.

Miami Beach city commissioners voted on a plan to address homelessness in Miami-Dade County. On Thursday, the commission voted unanimously to provide $10 million over the next two years to the county and the Homeless Trust,