2019-30717 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2019-30717
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR'AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES TO CREATE A COMMITTEE
DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF THE
BISCAYNE BAY ECOSYSTEM, WHICH WOULD ADDRESS AND
FORMULATE COMPREHENSIVE POLICIES ON REGIONAL ISSUES
IMPACTING BISCAYNE BAY.
WHEREAS, issues concerning the water quality of Biscayne Bay and the
protection of its natural habitats, sea grasses, corals, and mangroves are of the utmost
importance to all of the Bayfront communities in Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, although the Miami-Dade County League of Cities has five
committees that address various matters of Countywide concern, such as
transportation, legislation, the County budget, energy, the environment, and natural
resources, a Committee should be formed comprised of elected officials representing
each of the Bayfront municipalities in the County (i.e., Aventura, Coral Gables,
Homestead, Key Biscayne, Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest,
Sunny Isles Beach, and Surfside) to consider and address measures to ensure that
Biscayne Bay waters remain clean and a viable habitat for local wildlife and sealife; and
WHEREAS, although Miami-Dade County is creating a Biscayne Bay Task
Force, such entity is primarily a technical and administration-based working group to
consider strategies to address issues impacting Biscayne Bay; and
WHEREAS, a committee comprised of local officials would be advantageous in
formulating comprehensive and countywide policies relative to Biscayne Bay.
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 the Miami-Dade County League of Cities to create a
committee dedicated to the protection and conservation of the Biscayne Bay
ecosystem, which would address and formulate comprehensive policies on regional
issues impacting Biscayne Bay.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of February, 2019.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora
DATE: February 13,2019
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION ON CREATING A ROUNDTABLE FOR THE REGIONAL PROTECTION OF
BISCAYNE BAY INCLUDING THE GREATER MIAMI AND THE BEACHES 100 RESILIENT
CITIES PARTNERSHIP TO COLLABORATE AND ELEVATE THE ATTENTION ON THE
CONSERVATION OF THIS REGIONAL ASSET.
ANALYSIS
Please place on the February 13th Commission Agenda,a discussion about advocating and creating a roundtable for the regional
protection of Biscayne Bay including the Greater Miami and the Beaches 100 Resilient Cities partnership to collaborate and elevate
the attention on the conservation of this regional asset. Biscayne Bay is a regional resource and Miami Beach has the opportunity to
• continue to lead by example in its protection. It is becoming too frequent that we learn of contamination of waters and closure of
beaches. The roundtable should focus on a discussion on opportunities that exist for Miami Beach to spearhead coordinated regional
action in collaboration with Miami-Dade County and other coastal communities. Please feel free to contact Diana Fontani should you
need any additional information.
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Vice-Mayor Michael Gongora