LTC 553-2016 City of South Miami Resolution MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
No. 553-2016 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City Co mission
FROM: Rafael E. Granado, City Cleo iif--11"91r
DATE: December 22, 2016
SUBJECT: CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI RESOLUTION
Attached for your information is Resolution No. 231-16-14786, adopted by the Mayor and
Commission of the City of South Miami on December 6, 2016.
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida, supporting legislative efforts to repeal, or in the alternative, amend
section 403.7033, Florida Statutes, so that local governments are no longer
preempted from enacting legislation regulating non-degradable containers.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411.
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RESOLUTION 231 -16-14786
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida, supporting legislative efforts to repeal, or in the alternative, amend
section 403.7033, Florida Statutes, so that local governments are no longer
preempted from enacting legislation regulating non-degradable containers.
WHEREAS, the City Commission diligently strives to preserve the environment and
which is important to the economy of the City of South Miami; and
WHEREAS, plastic bags and Styrofoam containers are detrimental because they do
not fully degrade and they introduce unsafe chemicals into our environment; and
WHEREAS, plastic bags and Styrofoam containers create the potential for the
death of land and marine animals through entanglement and/or ingestion; and
WHEREAS, the expansive usage of single-use bags and their typical disposal rates
creates ap\impediment to the City's waste reduction and recycling goals, while creating unsightly
litter; and
WHEREAS, single-use plastic bags and containers are difficult to recycle and frequently
contaminate material that is processed through the City's recycling programs; and
WHEREAS, replacing single use bags and containers with reusable bags and containers
is considered a quick and easy way to reduce waste and litter, protect wildlife and conserve
resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission acknowledges that some businesses have taken
affirmative steps to accomplish this goal and recognizes their proactive efforts; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the public for the Florida Legislature to
allow local regulation of single-use bags and containers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above Recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by
this reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of South Miami supports the repeal of,or,in
the alternative,an amendment to,Section 403.7033,Florida Statutes, which would allow for local
regulation of non-degradable bags and containers,such as those made of plastic and Styrofoam.
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Section 3. A copy of this resolution shall be sent to all members of the Florida Legislature
and all elected officials throughout Florida
Section 4. Severability.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.
Section 5. Effective Date.This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of December ,2016.
AA ST: APPROVED:
ERK � MAYOR
READ AND • ' . O VED • : ORM, COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
j: 1'GAL ' D Mayor Stoddard: Yea
�''� 1� ; • I Vice Mayor Welsh: Yea
�� Commissioner Harris: Yea
�r/�AALI a; �� Commissioner Edmond: Yea
CITY A '0 1: V / Commissioner Liebman: Yea
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