LTC 299-2016 City of Coral Gables Resolution MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
No. 299-2016 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of he City Commission
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FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager —�
DATE: July 8, 2016
SUBJECT: CITY OF CORAL GABLES R OLUTION
Attached for your information is Resolution No. 2016-152, adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Coral Gables on June 14, 2016.
A Resolution Supporting The State Legislature's Efforts To Amend Section
403.7033, Florida Statutes, To Provide For Local Regulation Of Plastic Bags Or,
Alternatively, For The Repeal Of Said Statutory Section So That Local
Governments Are No Longer Preempted From Enacting Legislation Regulating
Plastic Bags; Providing For An Effective Date; And For Other Purposes.
The City of Coral Gables 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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Angela Budde,CMC
Deputy City Clerk
P. 0. Box 1409
Key West,FL 33401-1409
June 28, 2016
Dear Ms. Budde:
On June 14, 2016 the Coral Gables City Commission passed and adopted the attached Resolution
No. 2016-152, regarding local government regulation of disposable plastic bags. This resolution,
sponsored by Commissioner Lago, is being sent to you for your support and consideration.
Please disseminate it to your elected officials appropriately.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Commission at 305-569-
1817.
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Walter J. TrAIIIIP
City Clerk
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P.O. Box 141549 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33114-1549 PHONE(305)460-5208 FAX (305)460-5309
CITY OF CORAL GABLES,FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-152
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE STATE LEGISLATURE'S EFFORTS
TO AMEND SECTION 403.7033, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO PROVIDE FOR
LOCAL REGULATION OF PLASTIC BAGS OR, ALTERNATIVELY, FOR
THE REPEAL OF SAID STATUTORY SECTION SO THAT LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS ARE NO LONGER PREEMPTED FROM ENACTING
LEGISLATION REGULATING PLASTIC BAGS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS,the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables is diligent in its efforts to
preserve the beautiful environment that supports the tourism industry which is so vital to the
economy of the City of Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County, and the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS,plastic bags are detrimental because they do not fully degrade in our oceans
or land environment and they introduce unsafe chemicals into our environment; and
WHEREAS, plastic bags create the potential for death of land and marine animals
through entanglement and ingestion; and
WHEREAS, the expansive usage of single-use shopping bags and their typical disposal
rates creates an impediment to the City's waste reduction and recycling goals while creating
unsightly litter; and
WHEREAS, single-use plastic bags are difficult to recycle and frequently contaminate
material that is processed through the City's recycling programs; and
WHEREAS, replacing single use bags with reusable bags 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 public interest for the Florida Legislature to provide for the
local regulation of single-use shopping bags;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CORAL GABLES,THAT:
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SECTION 1. That the City Commission does hereby declare its support of an
amendment to Section 403.7033,Florida Statutes, which amendment would provide for local
regulation of plastic bags under the State's proposed guidelines.
SECTION 2. Alternatively, the City Commission requests that the Florida Legislature
repeal Section 403.7033,Florida Statutes, so that local governments may enacting and enforce
legislation regarding the use and disposal of plastic bags.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and
adoption hereof
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS FOURTEENTH DAY OF JUNE, A.D., 2016.
(Moved: Lago/ Seconded: Slesnick)
(Yeas: Lago, Quesada, Slesnick, Keon, Cason)
(Unanimous: 5-0 Vote)
(Agenda Item: F-1)
APPROVED:
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