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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34279RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34279 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. WHEREAS, recurring sargassum and seaweed accumulation along South Florida beaches continues to create environmental, operational, and quality -of -life challenges for coastal communities; and WHEREAS, Miami Beach's shoreline is a vital economic, environmental, and recreational asset that supports residents, visitors, tourism, and marine ecosystems; and WHEREAS, timely and efficient removal of sargassum is critical to maintaining clean and accessible beaches while minimizing impacts on public health, tourism, and coastal infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the establishment of additional designated hot spot removal locations, with expanded coordination among state, county, and municipal partners, would improve response times and enhance regional sargassum management efforts; and WHEREAS, coastal municipalities throughout Miami -Dade County face similar challenges associated with seasonal sargassum influxes and would benefit from expanded regional removal sites and a coordinated, countywide mitigation strategy; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to formally urge Miami -Dade County to work with the State of Florida to increase the number of designated sargassum and seaweed removal hot spot locations along Miami Beach, and to encourage neighboring municipalities to support additional regional response capabilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby urge Miami -Dade County to work with the State of Florida to expand the number of designated sargassum and seaweed removal hot spot locations along Miami Beach; and further encourage neighboring coastal municipalities within Miami -Dade County to advocate for additional regional removal sites and coordinated response efforts to address the growing impacts of sargassum accumulation on local beaches, tourism, the environment, and quality of life; and, further, directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this resolution to Mayor Daniella Levine -Cava, the members of the Miami -Dade County Board Of County Commissioners, and to the city clerks in Surlside, Bal Harbor, Bay Harbor Islands, Sunny Isles Beach, Golden Beach, and Key Biscayne for further dissemination to the local governing bodies. PASSED AND ADOPTED this AO day of Malt 2026. ATTEST: niMAY 2 6 2026 Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) (ORPIORATE Steven Meiner, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE 8 MUTION sa 0 J7-CL6 City rney XIR Date Resolutions - C7 AM MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico DATE: May 20, 2026 TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLOR►DA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. RECOMMENDATION BACKGROUND/HISTORY ANALYSIS The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of Mayor Steven Meiner. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT N/A Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https•//www.miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices! FINANCIAL INFORMATION 469 of 1709 CONCLUSION Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? 1►re Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project? No Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): Department City Attorney Sponsor(s) Mayor Steven Meiner Co-sponsor(s) Condensed Title Urge M-DC Expand Designated Sargassum Removal Locations Along MB. (Meiner) CA Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) 470 of 1709 MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Honorable Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N. W. 1 st Street, 29th Floor Miami, FL 33128 Dear Honorable Mayor Levine Cava, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026, Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Gilbert, III, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Commissioner Marleine Bastien Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Bastien, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Commissioner Keon Hardemon Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Hardemon, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Commissioner Micky Steinberg Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Steinberg, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Commissioner Vicki L. Lopez Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Lopez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Milian Orbis, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Commissioner Raquel A. Regalado Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Regalado, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Cohen Higgins, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfi.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Vice Chair Kionne L. McGhee Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 320 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Vice Chair McGhee, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Chair Anthony Rodriguez Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Chair Rodriguez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, vwvw.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N. W. 1 st Street, Suite 320 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Gonzalez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfi.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Bermudez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Commissioner Rene Garcia Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 320 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Garcia, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Town Clerk Lissette Perez Town of Golden Beach One Golden Beach Drive Golden Beach, FL 33160 Dear Town Clerk Perez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. We ask you to please transmit this resolution to your elected officials. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfi.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Village Clerk Jocelyn B. Koch Village of Key Biscayne 88 West McIntire Street, Suite 220 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Dear Village Clerk Koch, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. We ask you to please transmit this resolution to your elected officials. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 City Clerk Dwight S. Danie City of Bal Harbour 655 - 96 Street Bal Harbour, FL 33154 Dear City Clerk Danie, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. We ask you to please transmit this resolution to your elected officials. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 City Clerk Evelyn Herbello Town of Bay Harbor Islands 1030 95th Street Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154 Dear City Clerk Herbello, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. We ask you to please transmit this resolution to your elected officials. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 City Clerk Mauricio Betancur City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Dear City Clerk Betancur, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. We ask you to please transmit this resolution to your elected officials. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-741 1 May 27, 2026 Town Clerk Sandra McCready Town of Surfside 9293 Harding Avenue Surfside, FL 33154 Dear Town Clerk McCready, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. We ask you to please transmit this resolution to your elected officials. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk Mayor Steven Meiner Granado, Rafael From: Granado, Rafael Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 4:17 PM To: Sandra McCready; Dwight Daniel- eherbello@bayharborislands-fl.gov; Mauricio Betancur; Iperez; Jocelyn B. Koch Cc: Granado, Rafael Subject: Miami Beach Resolution 2026-34279 (Sargassum/Seaweed Removal Hot Spots) — Request for Transmittal to Elected Officials Attachments: Resolution 2026-34279.pdf Importance: High Surf side (Town) —Sandra N. McCready, MPA, MMC (Town Clerk). Ball, Harbour (Village) — Dwight S. Danie (Village Clerk). Bay Harbor Islands (Town) — Evelyn Herbello (Town Clerk). Sunny Isles Beach (City) — Mauricio Betancur (City Clerk). Golden Beach (Town) — Lissette Perez (Town Clerk). Key Biscayne (Village) — Jocelyn B. Koch (Village Clerk). Good afternoon, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2026-34279: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO WORK WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED SARGASSUM AND SEAWEED REMOVAL HOT SPOT LOCATIONS ALONG MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORING COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ADDITIONAL REGIONAL REMOVAL SITES AND COORDINATED RESPONSE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING IMPACTS OF SARGASSUM ACCUMULATION ON LOCAL BEACHES, TOURISM, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MAYOR DANIELLA LEVINE-CAVA, THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND TO THE CITY CLERKS IN SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOR, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, GOLDEN BEACH, AND KEY BISCAYNE FOR FURTHER DISSEMINATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on May 20, 2026. We ask you to please transmit this resolution to your elected officials. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you. Regards, V * - *\ i� MIAMI ,BEACH Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel:305.673.7411 rafaelgranado(a)miamibeachfl.gov We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work, and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.