Resolution 2024-33041 RESOLUTION NO_ 2024-33041
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
PREPARE A PLAN AND A COST ESTIMATE FOR TRAPPING, SPAYING OR
NEUTERING, AND RELEASING ALL COMMUNITY CATS IN MIAMI BEACH
WITHIN AN EFFICIENT AND EXPEDITED TIMELINE, WITH THE PLAN TO BE
PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE
("FERC")AT ITS JULY 26, 2024 MEETING_
WHEREAS, the issue of uncontrolled community cat populations poses significant
challenges to public health, safety, and animal welfare in Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, trapping, spaying/neutering, and releasing ("TNR") community cats is a
proven method for managing their populations humanely and effectively; and
WHEREAS, due to the amount of community cats present in the City, a comprehensive
plan and cost estimate are necessary to undertake a successful spaying and neutering initiative;
and
WHEREAS, as such, the Administration is directed to prepare a detailed TNR plan for
spaying and neutering all community cats within Miami Beach over a period of six (6) months,
with the plan to include, but not be limited to: (1) identification and mapping of community cat
colonies within the city, (2) coordination with local animal welfare organizations and
veterinarians to conduct spaying and neutering procedures, and (3) outreach and education
efforts to engage residents to assist with the initiative; and
WHEREAS, the Administration shall also provide a comprehensive cost estimate for
implementing the TNR plan, including expenses for veterinary services, staff, equipment, and
outreach materials; and
WHEREAS, both the TNR plan and the cost estimate shall be presented to the Finance
and Economic Resilience Committee("FERC")at its July 26, 2024 meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 prepare a plan and a cost estimate for trapping, spaying or
neutering, and releasing all community cats in Miami Beach within an efficient and expedited
timeline,- with the plan to be presented to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee
("FERC")at its July 20, 2024 meeting_
PASSED AND ADOPTED this /S clay ofdfr2A4y 2024_
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MLAM BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Ricardo J. 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 PREPARE A PLAN AND A COST
ESTIMATE FOR TRAPPING, AND SPAYING OR NEUTERING ALL COMMUNITY CATS WITHIN
MIAM6I BEACH OVER A PERIOD OF SIX MONTH, WITH THE PLAN TO BE PRESENTED TO
THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ("FERC") AT ITS JULY 26, 2024
MEETING.
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 David Suarez.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Fiscal Impact to be determined at Committee.
Is this a"Residents Right to Does this item utilize G.O.
Know"item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Commissioner David Suarez
ATTACHMENTS:
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❑ Resolution
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