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Resolution 2020-31411R E S O LU T IO N NO . 2020-314 11 A R E S O L U T IO N O F TH E M A Y O R A N D C IT Y C O M M IS S IO N O F TH E C ITY O F M IA M I B E A C H , FL O R ID A , S U P P O R T IN G H O U S E B IL L H .R . 3872 A N D IT S R E L A T E D B ILL , S E N A T E B IL L S . 218 7 A N D U R G IN G T H E U .S . C O N G R E S S TO R E A U T H O R IZ E T H E NA T IO N A L FLO O D IN S U RA N C E PR O G RA M ; A N D FU R T H E R U R G IN G C O N G R E S S T O PR O V ID E A D D IT IO N A L R E S O U R C E S T O FE M A T O UT ILI Z E T H E B E S T TE C H N O L O G Y A N D M E T H O D S A V A ILA B LE TO IM P R O V E TH E FL O O D M A P P IN G P R O C E S S . W H E R E A S , floods are the most common and destructive natural disaster in the United States and Florida; and WHEREAS, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program ("NFIP") in 1968 to make affordable flood insurance available to homeowners, renters and business owners in exchange for using FEMA generated Flood Insurance Rate Maps for floodplain management by participating communities; and WHEREAS, the Flood Disaster Act of 1973 requires the purchase of flood insurance as a condition of receiving any form of federal or federal-related financial assistance for acquisition or construction purposes with respect to the insurance of buildings; and WHEREAS, the NFIP provides affordable flood insurance to property owners by encouraging local governments to adopt and enforce floodplain and water management regulations, best practices and techniques; and WHEREAS, these mitigation efforts reduce and prevent flooding on new and improved structures, thereby saving lives and reducing injuries, reducing economic losses, maintaining and protecting critical infrastructure, and reducing the liability borne by local governments and their elected officials; and WHEREAS, flooding is a serious risk in Florida due to the state's geography and proximity to water, both coastal and inland; and WHEREAS, this issue is a critical concern for our state as Florida has the largest number of participants in the NFIP with more than 1.7 million policies in force; and WHEREAS, the NFIP is set to expire on September 30, 2020; and WHEREAS, a lack of long-term reauthorization causes uncertainty for beneficiaries and providers; and WHEREAS, there is still no viable private market for homeowners and businesses to acquire sufficient flood insurance coverage; and / W H E R E A S , accurate mapping is fundamental for local governments to assess and communicate risk to their communities and property owners; and WHEREAS, the current mapping process often results in local governments having to fight inaccurate maps that do not take into account locally built flood protection features and communities building off of outdated mapping, which results in artificially inflated risk; and WHEREAS, further, many areas of the country are not mapped or mapped accurately, which results in communities not being aware that they are at risk of flooding; and WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon all of us to have a long-term, sustainable and viable NFIP with rates that are affordable; and WHEREAS, bi-partisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, titled the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019 ("NFIP-RE"), H.R. 3872 and S. 2187, which would reauthorize the NFIP program for five years; and WHEREAS, NFIP-RE includes provisions to cap annual rate increases to 9 percent, fund resiliency and mitigation programs, and modernize mapping; and WHEREAS, FEMA was scheduled to launch a new risk rating system called Risk Rating 2.0 to address deficiencies in the traditional mapping process that was originally scheduled to go into effect October 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, FEMA postponed the launch of Risk Rating 2.0 until October 1, 2021, to allow additional time to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the proposed rating structure to protect policyholders and minimize any unintended negative effects of the transition; and WHEREAS, in order for local governments to help their communities and property owners to adequately prepare for risk, Congress should provide additional resources to FEMA to utilize the best technology and methods available to improve the mapping process, including seeking the input from local government officials prior to approving any flood map that could impact local zoning rules. N O W , T H E R E F O R E , B E IT D U L Y R E S O L V E D B Y T H E M A Y O R A N D C IT Y C O M M IS S IO N O F T H E C IT Y O F M IA M I B E A C H , F L O R ID A , that the Mayor and City Commission hereby support House Bill H.R. 3872 and its related bill, Senate Bill S. 2187 and urge the U.S. Congress to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program; and further urge Congress to provide additional resources to FEMA to utilize the best technology and methods available to improve the flood mapping process. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 202~ / ATTEST: 2--- Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk Dan Gelber, Mayor (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION 1 „S- C ity A ttorney~ Date September 24, 2020 Senator Rick Scott 716 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Scott, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Senator Marco Rubio 317 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Rubio, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi 1236 Longworth H.O.B. Washington, DC 20515 Dear Speaker of the House Pelosi, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Senator Mitch McConnell 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator McConnell, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Senator Charles E. Schumer 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Schumer, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Matt Gaetz 507 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Gaetz, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Neal Dunn 423 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Dunn, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Ted Yoho 511 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Yoho, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman John Rutherford 230 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Rutherford, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congresswoman Al Lawson 1337 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Lawson, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Michael Waltz 216 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Waltz, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Stephanie Murphy 1237 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Murphy, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Bill Posey 120 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Posey, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Darren Soto 1429 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Soto, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congresswoman Val Demings 238 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Demings, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Daniel Webster 1210 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Webster, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Gus Bilirakis 2313 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Bilirakis, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Charlie Crist 427 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Crist, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congresswoman Kathy Castor 205 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Castor, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Ross Spano 204 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Spano, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Vern Buchanan 2104 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Buchanan, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman W. Gregory Steube 521 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Steube, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Brian Mast 2182 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Mast, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Francis Rooney 120 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Rooney, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Alcee L. Hastings 2353 Rayburn Office Bulding Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Hastings, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congresswoman Lois Frankel 1037 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Frankel, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Ted Deutch 1024 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Deutch, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz 118 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congresswoman Frederica Wilson 208 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Wilson, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart 436 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Diaz-Balart, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congressman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell 114 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Mucarsel-Powell, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Congresswoman Donna E. Shalala 1320 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Shalala, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Senator Robert Menendez 528 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Menendez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg September 24, 2020 Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. 2107 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Pallone, Jr., Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2020-31411: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL H.R. 3872 AND ITS RELATED BILL, SENATE BILL S. 2187 AND URGING THE U.S. CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND FURTHER URGING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO FEMA TO UTILIZE THE BEST TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE FLOOD MAPPING PROCESS. (Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 16, 2020. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Micky Steinberg