Resolution 2024-33332 •
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33332
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SEA
LEVEL RISE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND ADAPTATION PLAN,AND
SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADAPTATION PLAN
FOCUSED ON CHANGING CONDITIONS, WHICH IS A MORE FLEXIBLE AND
INNOVATIVE APPROACH THAN TRADITIONAL PLANNING.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach ("City") has long been a leader in recognizing
the threat posed by sea level rise and taking proactive actions to establish a resilient city
prepared for future changes; and
WHEREAS, due to its relatively low elevation and porous geology, the City is at
the forefront of experiencing the impacts of sea level rise, particularly in Southeast
Florida; and
WHEREAS,the City has already begun to experience the impacts of sea level rise,
including more frequent flooding of coastal roadways and low-lying areas during king tide
events and more widespread ponding during heavy rainfall events; and
WHEREAS, these flooding events cause travel disruptions, damage to City
infrastructure and private property, and during extreme events, can pose significant
threats to life and safety; and
WHEREAS, future sea level rise is projected to increase the scale and severity of
flooding, as coastal floodwaters become more likely to overtop existing shoreline
infrastructure, and elevated water levels further reduce the effectiveness of the City's
stormwater drainage systems; and
WHEREAS, to better understand the risks posed by future sea level rise, the City
has conducted the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment ("Assessment"), identifying
City-owned and regionally significant assets most vulnerable to various flood sources
across a range of current and future conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Assessment provides critical insights to help the City prioritize
assets most vulnerable to sea level rise, supporting ongoing adaptation planning efforts;
and
WHEREAS, the objectives of the Assessment include identifying and prioritizing
critical City assets at risk from future flood events, ensuring protection of critical assets
serving the City's most socially vulnerable communities, and engaging the public and
stakeholders in the process; and
WHEREAS, the Assessment is compliant with Section 380.093, Florida Statutes,
which defines a coordinated statewide effort through the Resilient Florida Program to
adapt communities to increased risks from sea level rise, extreme weather, and
precipitation; and
WHEREAS, completion of the Assessment ensures that the City remains eligible
for funding assistance for projects addressing specific flood vulnerabilities identified in the
Assessment; and
WHEREAS, the City is heavily urbanized, with buildings, roadways, and
impervious surfaces contributing to stormwater drainage issues, a problem projected to
worsen as future sea level rise challenges the capacity of the City's stormwater
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City, in partnership with regional efforts such as the Southeast
Florida Regional Climate Change Compact and its own Blue Ribbon Panel on Flooding
and Sea Level Rise, has already implemented actions such as elevating roadways,
installing stormwater pumps, and increasing seawall minimum heights to respond to sea
level rise; and
WHEREAS, the findings of the Assessment informed the development of the City's
Adaptation Plan that includes strategies to integrate sea level rise adaptation into City
planning, design, and operations; and
WHEREAS, future adaptation strategies, guided by the findings of this
Assessment, will further enhance the City's resilience and safeguard its cultural and
historical significance as a coastal city; and
WHEREAS, the full report of the City of Miami Beach Sea Level Rise Vulnerability
Assessment and Adaptation Plan is available at www.mbrisingabove.com/va; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Resilience Projects Advisory Committee met on
September 18, 2024 and passed a motion supporting the existing work on sea level rise
vulnerability and continued development of the City's Adaptation Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,that the City hereby accepts
the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan and supports the
continued development of an Adaptation Plan that focuses on evolving conditions,
providing a flexible and innovative approach to planning for the future.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: October 30, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SEA LEVEL
RISE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND ADAPTATION PLAN, AND
SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADAPTATION PLAN
FOCUSED ON CHANGING CONDITIONS, WHICH IS A MORE FLEXIBLE AND
INNOVATIVE APPROACH THAN TRADITIONAL PLANNING.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Laura
Dominguez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://w .miamibeachfi.govlcity-hall/city-clerk/me�etinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
No 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
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Accept Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan. (Dominguez) CA
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