Resolution 2024-33064 RESOLUTION NO. 20 24 - 33064
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
EXPLORE FEASIBLE STRATEGIES FOR CREATING AND EXPANDING
"GREEN ROOFS", AS WELL AS INCORPORATING. GREENERY AND
LANDSCAPING ON CITY BUILDINGS,AND PRESENT ITS FINDINGS TO THE
LAND. USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AND THE FINANCE AND
ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE ADOPTION
OF THIS RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is committed to promoting sustainability, enhancing
resident quality of life, and pioneering innovative ,urban solutions to address environmental
challenges; and
WHEREAS, the utilization of green roofs, also known as living roofs, presents an
opportunity to optimize the use of city space, mitigate urban heat island effects, improve air
quality, reduce stormwater runoff, and promote biodiversity; and
WHEREAS, incorporating greenery and landscaping on City buildings not only enhances
aesthetic'appe al but also contributes to environmental resilience and fosters a healthier urban
ecosystem; and..
WHEREAS, embracing green roof initiatives aligns with Miami Beach's aspiration to
become e.leader in urban sustainability and innovation; and
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to direct the City Administration to
explore feasible strategies for creating and expanding "green roofs", as well as incorporating
greenery and landscaping on City buildings, and present its findings to the Land Use and
Sustainability Committee and the.Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee within 90 days of
the adoption of this Resolution.
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 direct,the City Administration to explore feasible strategies for creating and
expanding "green roofs", as well as incorporating greenery and landscaping on City buildings,
end present its findings to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee and the Finance and
Economic Resiliency Committee within 90 days of the adoption Of this Resolution.
PASSED and ADOPTED THIS is day of 1117 2024.
ATTEST:
f p 2024 even Meiner, Mayor
Rafa E:Granado, City Clerk "
(sponsored by Commissioner Joe Magazine) APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
Co-Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez. &FOR EXECUTION
,,,, Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K.Bhatt
City Attorney Date
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MIAMIBEACH
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Ricardo Dopico, City Attorney
DATE: May 15, 2024
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE FEASIBLE STRATEGIES FOR
CREATING AND EXPANDING "GREEN ROOFS", AS WELL AS
INCORPORATING GREENERY AND LANDSCAPING ON CITY
BUILDINGS, AND PRESENT ITS FINDINGS TO THE LAND USE
AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AND THE FINANCE AND
ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF
THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Joe
Magazine
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A, to be determined at Committee