Resolution 2024-32339 RESOLUTION NO.' 2024-33239
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AT ITS JULY
26, 2024 MEETING, TO PROCEED WITH THE FERAL CAT POPULATION
SURVEY AT A COST NOT EXCEED 30,000 AS FIRST PHASE OF THE
PROJECT TO TRAP, SPAY OR NEUTER, AND RELEASE OF ALL
COMMUNITY CATS WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WITHIN AN
EFFICIENT AND EXPEDITED TIMELINE.
WHEREAS, at its May 15, 2024 meeting, the Mayor and City Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2024-33041, directing the Administration to prepare a plan and a cost estimate for
trapping, spaying or neutering, and releasing all community cats within Miami Beach withing an
efficient and expedited timeline, with the plan to be presented at the Finance and Economic
Resiliency Committee ("FERC") at its July 26, 2024 meeting; and
WHEREAS, during the public discussion of the item at the May 15, 2024 City Commission
discussion, Ms. Linda Diamond, a member of the Animal Welfare Committee, proposed several
recommendations that should be included in the plan, including a team dedicated to conduct a
feral cat population head count per area, during the night hours, in order to quantify the amount
of the feral cat population in the City; and
WHEREAS, at the July 26, 2024 FERC meeting, the Administration presented an update
and recommendation to hire a 6-person team (a two-person team in North Beach, Mid Beach,
and South Beach)to work 40 hours a week, for a one-month period, responsible for counting the
feral cat population in the City; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost for this effort is approximately $21,000, with a cap of
$30,000, previously approved at the July 12, 2014 FERC Budget Workshop; and
WHEREAS, following the Administration's presentation on July 26, 2024, the Committee
made a favorable recommendation to move to the full Commission for final approval.
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 accept the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee at its July
26, 2024 meeting, to proceed with the feral cat population survey at a cost not exceed 30,000 as
first phase of the project to trap, spay or neuter, and release of all community cats within Miami
Beach within an efficient and expedited timeline.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this // day of r 2024.
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Steven Meiner, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, Secretary ��,
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager •
DATE: September 11, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AT ITS JULY 26, 2024
MEETING, TO PROCEED WITH THE FERAL CAT POPULATION SURVEY AT A
COST NOT EXCEED $30,000 AS FIRST PHASE OF THE PROJECT TO TRAP,
SPAY OR NEUTER, AND RELEASE OF ALL COMMUNITY CATS WITHIN THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WITHIN AN EFFICIENT AND EXPEDITED TIMELINE.
RECOMMENDATION •
The Administration recommends approving the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
At its May 15, 2024 meeting, the Mayor and City Commission (City Commission) approved a
Resolution (2024-33041), directing the Administration to prepare a plan and a cost estimate for
trapping, spaying or neutering, and releasing (TNVR) all community cats within Miami Beach
within an efficient and expedited timeline, with the plan to be presented at the.Finance and
Economic Resiliency Committee ("FERC")at its July 26, 2024 meeting.
ANALYSIS
During the May 15, 2024, City Commission discussion, Ms. Linda Diamond, a member of the
Animal Welfare Committee who appeared via Zoom, suggested the list below be taken into
consideration for the plan. Public Works has included pertinent responses:
(a) Quantification of the feral cat population in North Beach, Mid-Beach, and South Beach
Yet to be determined. There needs to be a team dedicated to conduct a feral cat population head
count per area, during the night hours, which is when cats come out. A pre-pandemic study
estimated there are approximately 1 stray cat per every 6 residents. A 2020 census indicated
there were 82,890 City of Miami Beach residents, equating to approximately 13,850 stray cats.
This study was conducted four years ago, and cat population could have increased. It is important
to note that during those four years, SoBe Cats trappers have been actively trapping and TNVR
cats.
(b) Classifying how many cats are*ear-tipped (*the removal of about one centimeter of the
tip of an adult cat's ear)
Yet to be determined. There needs to be a team that can accurately assess the number of ear-
tipped cats.
(c)Assessing how many cats can be fixed per month
Yet to be determined. There needs to be a head count of how many unfixed cats there are. From
there on, it can be determined how many veterinarians can be hired to conduct spay/neuter
surgeries per month.
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(d) Determining the number of trappers required
Yet to be determined. There needs to be a head count of how many unfixed cats there are. From
there on, it can be determined how many cat trappers will need to be hired for trapping.
(e) Locating surgery outlets available per volume needed
Undetermined. First there needs to be a count of how many unfixed cats there are. From there
on, it can be determined how many surgery outlets can be used to conduct spay/neuter surgeries
per month.
(f)Identifying the availability of no-kill outlets that could take in adoptable kittens and cats,
abandoned cats, Kitty Campus overflow, and assist with care and recovery of sick and
injured cats that will inevitably be found on the trapping excursions.
The Kitty Campus is currently full. Other rescues will need to be contacted once a cat team
(preferably 3-6 people, 1 person or 2 people per area) is identified to conduct a stray cat head
count, and proceed with the above mentioned.
At the July 26, 2024 FERC meeting, Public Works presented an update of the proposed cat
program, and recommended to hire a 6-person team (a two-person team in North, Mid and South
Beach), to work 40 hours a week, for a one-month period, responsible for counting the feral cat
population in the City in the estimated amount of $21,000 (a budget amount of $30,000 had
already been approved at the July 12, 2024 Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee -
Budget Workshop for this purpose). In conclusion, FERC members agreed with the proposed
and made a favorable recommendation to move to the full City Commission for approval.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
No fiscal impact. The estimated cost to hire a 6-person team is $21,000 (a $30,000 budget cap
was already approved at the July 12, 2024 Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee-Budget
Workshop).
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approving the recommendation of the Finance and Economic
Resiliency Committee at its July 26, 2024 meeting to proceed with the hiring of a 6-person team
to count feral cat population, as part of the plan for trapping, spaying or neutering, and releasing
of all community cats within Miami Beach, with an efficient and expedited timeline.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" items Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
Yes No
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 the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Public Works
Sponsor(s)
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Commissioner David Suarez
Condensed Title
Accept Rec, Proceed with Feral Cat Population Survey-Trap/Spay/Neuter/Release. (Suarez)
PW
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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 tho 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("FERO')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
('FE RC)at Its July 26,2024 meeting.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this /r day of PAX 2024.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO Horocabte Mayor and Mambos er the City Cornrow-woo
FROM Ricardo J Dmoon.City Attorney
DATE May '5 2074
SUBJECT A RESOLUTION OF -HE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA. DtRECf tNG THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A PLAN AND A COST
ESTIMATE FOR TRAPPING,AND SPAYING OR NEUTERING ALL COMMUNITY CATS WITHIN
MIAMEI BEACH OVER A PERIOD OF SIX MONTH,WITH THE PLAN TO BE PRESENTED TO
THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RES&LIFNCY COMMITTEE (-FEW-)AT ITS JULY 26, 2024
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