LTC 284-2016 City of South Miami Resolution MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
No. 284-2016 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members o the City Co +missi.-
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: July 1, 2016
SUBJECT: CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI RES LUTION
Attached for your information is Resolution No. 118-16-14673, adopted by the Mayor and
Commission of the City of South Miami on June 21, 2016.
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida, supporting the Miami-Dade County resolution urging the United States
Army Corps of Engineers, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
and the South Florida Water Management District to expedite Phase II of•the
Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project.
The City of South Miami 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. 118-16-14673
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida, supporting the Miami-Dade County resolution urging the United States
Army Corps of Engineers, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
and the South Florida Water Management District to expedite Phase II of the
Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project.
WHEREAS,the beaches throughout Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida are vital
to the quality of life for residents and tourists alike; and
WHEREAS, it is important to preserve the quality of sand that is placed on the public
beaches that provide a source of recreation and relaxation for both adults and children; and
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution
No. R-325-16 (the"County Resolution"), attached hereto as Exhibit"A"; and
WHEREAS, the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands (BBCW) project is a critical
component of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), as authorized by
Congress in 2000 which is intended to restore natural coastal wetlands and marine habitats in
Biscayne Bay and Biscayne National Park; and
WHEREAS, the BBCW project will provide increased water storage in the wetlands
east of the coastal ridge which is expected to protect against saltwater intrusion and thereby
increase resiliency against sea level rise in southern Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission finds that the adoption of this Resolution is in the best
interest and welfare of the residents of the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference.
Section 2. The City Commission supports the County Resolution No. R-325-16, which
urges the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, and the South Florida Water Management District to expedite the planning of Phase II
of the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project as outlined in the County Resolution(Exhibit"A").
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the
United States Army Corps of Engineers,the Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, the South Florida Water Management District Board Members, and municipalities in
Miami-Dade County.
Section 4. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Res. No. 118-16-14673
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this2l st day of June , 2016.
CT: APPRApt OVED: /1 0 , -IA,, , ,/ ,CIT• CLE' ' w
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READ • ■'i .- ' ' 'OVED TO FORM, COMMISSION VOTE: 4-0
LAN d A_'4 EGALIT. • • Mayor Stoddard: Yea
.- O+1ilii• , THEREO.`' Vice Mayor Welsh: Yea
Commissioner Harris: Yea
,� ��w Commissioner Edmond: Yea
C��Y A 'O �� ! Commissioner Liebman: absent
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EXHIBIT "A"
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Resolution -Exhibit A -Supporting BCC Resolution R-325-16 (Page 1 of 5)
Approved Mayor Agenda Item No. 11(A)(10)
Veto 419-16
Override
RESOLUTION NO. R-325-16
• RESOLUTION URGING THE U.S. ARMY CORPS. OF
ENGINEERS, THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND THE SOUTH
FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT TO EXPEDITE .
PHASE U OF THE BISCAYNE BAY COASTAL WETLANDS
PROJECT SO THAT PLANNING FOR PHASE II MAY
COMMENCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND TO TAKE ALL
NECESSARY ACTIONS TO COMPLETE PHASE I OF THE
BISCAYNE BAY COASTAL WETLANDS PROJECT
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade Catinty is the only county in the nation that is home to two
national parks,Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park;and
WHEREAS,the health of Biscayne Bay and the Everglades is intrinsically linked to the
economic wellbeing of Miami-Dade County through nature-based tourism and commercial and
recreational fishing;and
WHEREAS,restoration of the greater Everglades' ecosystent is important for continued
clean Water supply, environmental and public health,and the economic viability of Miami-Dade
County;and
'WHEREAS,the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands(BBCW) project;a critical component
of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan(CERP),as authorized by Congress in 2000,
is intended to restore natural coastal wetlands habitat by redistributing freshwater flow through
more natural"sheet flows," and reconnecting coastal wetlands and marine,habitats in Biscayne
Bay and Biscayne National Park;and
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Resolution- Exhibit A-Supporting BCC Resolution R-325-16 (Page 2 of 5)
Agenda Item No. 11(A)(10)
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WHEREAS, the BBCW project is the only CERP project that is dedica ted to restoring
Biscayne Bay and Biscayne National Park, both of which, are vital to the ecological and
economic health of Mianai-Dade County;and
WHEREAS,the BBCW project will provide increased water storage in the wetlands east
of the coastal ridge,which is expected to protect against saltwater intrusion and thereby increase
resiliency against sea level rise in southern Miami,Dade County;and
WHEREAS,both Phase I and Phase II of the BBCW project must be completed in order
to achieve the full project benefits as envisioned in CERP;and
WHEREAS,although there is a plan in place for the completion of Phase I of the BBCW
project,the planning for Phase II of the BBCW project is not scheduled to begin until 2021,and
actual construction of Phase II would occur even later in time;and
WHEREAS, Phase 11 of the BBCW'pro ject is intended to provide water storage and
rehydrate significant wetland areas between the Princeton and Mowry Canals as well as the
Model Lands wetland area, which contains more than 20,000 acres of important wetlands that
connect the Everglades to Biscayne Bay and Card Sound;and
WHEREAS, in addition, Phase I of the BBCW project has not:been completed, and
therefore the potential benefits of that portion a the BBCW project have not yet been fully
realized;and.
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County is deeply 'invested and committed to seeing the
BBCW project cOmpleted,and in order to do a timely nuniner, Phase 11 of the BBCW project
must_move forward in advance of the current schedule;and
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Resolution-Exhibit A-Supporting BCC Resolution R-325-]6(Page 3 of 5)
Agenda Item No. 11(0(4)
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WHEREAS, to this end, Miami-Dade County has continued to contribute,substantial
resources.'towards the goals of CERP• and the. BBCW project, including land acquisition,
technical data,and staffing resources to those project delivery teams;and
WHEREAS,in order to expedite Phase 11 of the BBCW project,the South Florida Water
Management District, as the local sponsor for:this,project, would need,to ask the.U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers to include, in its budget for fiscal year 20172018, the.50 portent federal
share of funding for the planning of Phase 11'of the BBCW project, and such•a request by the
South Florida Water Management District may need to be made as early as mid-May 2016 in
order to meet budgetary deadlines;and
• WHEREAS, as such, this. Board wishes to request that the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers include the above-mentioned funding in its budgetfor fiscal year 20.17-2018;and
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WHEREAS, this Board also wishes to request that: (1) the Florida' DepartMent of
Environmental Protection and.the South Florida Water Management District move forward with
planning for Phase II of the BBCW project on an expedited 'schedule, and take all necessary
steps to do so,including the allocation of up to$3 million dollars,or equivalent in-kind services,
as approved and required by.the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers, for such'planning efforts; and
(2) the U.S. Army Corps, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the South
Florida Water Management District take all necessary steps to complete Phase I of the BBCW
project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMITY
COMMISSIONERS OF'.MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,FLORIDA,that this Board hereby:
Section 1. Urges the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and the South Florida Water Management District to take all steps
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Resolution - Exhibit A -Supporting BCC Resolution R-325-16 (Page 4 of 5)
Agenda Item No. 11(A)(10)
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necessary to expedite the planning of Phase II of the BBCW project,so that such planning occurs
as soon as possible,and in any event,sooner than the current schedule of 2021,including but not
invited to:
(a) Urging.the South Florida Water.Management District,as local sponsor of the BBCW
project, to ask the U.S.. Army Corps of Engineers to include, in its budget for fiscal
year 2017-201.8, the 50 percent federal share of funding for the planting of Phase II
of the BBCW project.
(b)'Urging the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers to include such funding for the planning of
Phase II of the BBCW project.in'its budget for fiscal year 2017-2018,and
(c) Urging the.South Florida Water Management District to allocate up to $3 million
dollars,..or equivalent.in-kind services, as approved and required by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers for the planning of Phase 11 of.the BBCW project.
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Section 2. Urges the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and the South Florida Water Management District to take all steps
necessary to complete Phase:I of the BBCW project.
,section 3. Directs the Clerk of the Board to transmit certified copies of this
resolution to the Members of the Florida Congressional.Delegation; the Assistant Secretary of
the Army for Civil Works, the Governor, the Chair and Members of the Miami-Dade State
Legislative Delegation, the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection, and the
Governing Board and Executive Director of the South Florida Water Management District.
Section 4. Directs the County's state and federal lobbyists to advocate for
administrative action that would accomplish the goals set forth herein and as described in°Section
1 above, and authorizes and directs the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs to include this item
Resolution-Exhibit A-Supporting BCC Resolution R-325-16(Page 5 of 5)
Agenda Item No 11(A)(10)
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in the 201.7 State Legislative Package and the 20.16 and 201.7 Federal Legislative Packages when
they are presented to the Board.
The Prime Sponsor of the foregoing resolution is Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava, It
was offered by Commissioner Daniella Levine:Cava ,who moved its adoption. The
motion was seconded by Conimissiohet Barbara J.Jordan and upon being put to a vote,
the vote,was as follows:
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Jean Monestime,Chairman aye
Esteban L.Bev°,Jr.,Vice Chairman aye
•Bruno A.Barreiro aye Danielle Levine Cava aye
Jose"Pepe":Diaz absent • Audrey M..Edmonsen aye
Sally.A.Heyman. absent Barbara J.Jordan aye
Dennis C.Moss. aye Rebeca Sosa aye
Sen.Javier D. Souto. aye Xavier L.Suarez absent
Juan C.Zapata aye
The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 19th day
of April,2016. This resolution.shall become effective upon the earlier of(1) 10 days after the
date of its adoption unless vetoed by the County Mayor, and if vetoed, shall become effective
only upon an override by this Board,or(2)approval by the County Mayor athis Resolution and
• the filing of this approval wiftt the.Clerk of the Board.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,FLORIDA
Cr°M a, . BY ITS BOARD OF
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P. 1. • COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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HARVEY RUVIN,CLERK
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By: Christopher Agrippa
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De.puty.Clerk
Approved by County Attorney•as
to form and legal sufficiency.
Abbie Schwaderer Raurell