LTC 102-2019 TOWN OF SURFSIDE RESOLUTION NO. 19-2566 MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
No. 102-2019
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
DATE: February 25, 2019 7—Af
SUBJECT: TOWN OF SURFSIDE RESOLUTION NO. 19-2566
Attached for your information is Resolution No. 19-2566, adopted by the Mayor and Commission
of the Town of Surfside on February 12, 2019.
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE DECLARING APRIL AS
WATER CONSERVATION MONTH IN THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE, FLORIDA,
AND SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL "WYLAND MAYOR'S CHALLENGE FOR
WATER CONSERVATION" IN THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE; DIRECTING THE
TOWN CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE, THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, AND ALL THE MUNICIPALITIES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE:
The Town Clerk of Surfside has requested that a copy of this Resolution be provided to the
Miami Beach Mayor and Commissioners.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19- �jlD(P
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE DECLARING APRIL
AS WATER CONSERVATION MONTH IN THE TOWN OF
SURFSIDE, FLORIDA, AND SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL
"WYLAND MAYOR'S CHALLENGE FOR WATER
CONSERVATION"IN THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE;DIRECTING THE
TOWN CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE, THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND ALL THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the Town of Surfside Commission recognizes the importance of high quality
drinking water to the public's health, safety and welfare;and
WHEREAS,the State of Florida has designated April as Water Conservation Month;and
WHEREAS,the Town Commission further recognizes the importance of conserving this
precious resource; and
WHEREAS,the Town of Surfside is within Miami-Dade County's critical "water caution area"
as declared by the South Florida Water Management District and our limited water resources are being
shared between our environment,agriculture, and urban areas;and
WHEREAS, conservation plays an important role in protecting and preserving the delicate
ecosystem;and
WHEREAS,by conserving our water resources we are also saving money--the more we preserve
the longer our water supply will last; and
WHEREAS,the Town of Surfside continues to explore ways to manage residential onsumption
of water and power,and to inspire its residents to care for our
natural resources; and
WHEREAS,the eight annual National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation is a healthy,
non-profit competition for cleaner communities and a water use and pollution reduction competition
between our cities;and
WHEREAS, with the encouragement of the Town, residents may register their participation in
the Town's Challenge online by making simple pledges to decrease their water use and to reduce pollution
for the period of one year, thereby assisting the Town to apply State and Federal water conservation
strategies and to target mandated reductions;and
WHEREAS, from April I-30,2019,the Town of Surfside wishes to inspire its residents and its
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neighboring communities to take the "Wyland Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation"by making a
series of online pledges at www.mywaterpledge.com to reduce their impact on the environment and to
see immediate savings in their water,trash,and electricity bills.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF SURFSIDE,FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That the above recitals are true and correct and are hereby adopted
and confirmed as a part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Declaring April as Water Conservation Month in the Town of Surfside and
Supporting the National "Wyland Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation." The Town of
Surfside declares that the month of April will be henceforth known as "Water Conservation Month" in the
Town of Surfside. The Town of Surfside supports the "Wyland Mayor's Challenge for Water
Conservation" and that the program is to be implemented from April 1- 30, 2019, through a series of
communication and outreach strategies.
Section 3. Direction to the Town Clerk; Transmittal. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to
send a copy of this Resolution to the Florida Legislature, the South Florida Water Management District,
the Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County, all the municipalities of Miami-Dade
County and the American Water Works Association, Florida Section.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this d y of February,2019.
Motion byeninfn't,,S,StOn-fl B ,
Second by ,
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION
Commissioner Barry Cohen
Commissioner Michael Karukin
Commissioner Tina Paul ii
Vice Mayor Daniel Gielchinskyt�f f
Mayor Daniel Dietch /S
Daniel Dietch, Mayor
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Sandra Novoa'VClerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
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W ' rota Helfm ole& Bierman,P.L.,Town Attorney
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