Resolution 2025-33631 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33631
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
PRIORITIZE THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY TEMPORARY
STORMWATER PUMPS AND VACUUM TRUCKS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR
2026 BUDGET PROCESS TO ENHANCE CITYWIDE FLOOD RESPONSE
CAPABILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach continues to experience intense rain events and
rising groundwater levels that contribute to frequent and disruptive urban flooding; and
WHEREAS, such flooding events pose significant challenges to public safety, traffc flow,
property preservation, and the overall quality of life for residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS,emergency stormwater response equipment, including temporary stormwater
pumps and vacuum hucks, are critical tools for mitigating flooding during heavy rainfall and
protecting infrastructure in real time; and
WHEREAS, the City's current inventory of such equipment may be insufficient to meet the
increasing frequency and severity of flooding events citywide; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission recognize the importance of ensuring that
the City Administration is adequately equipped to respond promptly and effectivety to emergency
stormwater conditions; and
WHEREAS, prioritizing the acquisition of additional stormwater pumps and vacuum trucks
during the FY 2026 budget process aligns with the Cirys commitment to proactive resiliency
measures, stormwater management, and emergency preparedness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 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 prioritize ihe purchase of additional emergency temporary stormwater
pumps and vacuum trucks during the Fiscal Year 2026 budget process, in order to enhance the
City's capacity to respond to flooding events and safeguard public infrastructure and safety.
PASSED and ADOPTED this .�3 day of Q n'/ , 2025.
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(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez
and Mayor Steven Meiner) CoSponsored by Commissioner Tarrya K Bhatt
CoSponsoredbyCommissionerDavidSuarez CoSponsoredbyCommissionerJosephMagazine
Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Krisien Rosen Gonzalez
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
T0: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Ciry Attomey Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: April 23, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTR4TION TO
PRIORITIZE THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY TEMPORARY
STORMWATER PUMPS AND VACUUM TRUCKS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR
2026 BUDGET PROCESS TO ENHANCE CITYWIDE FLOOD RESPONSE
CAPABILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsors, Commissioner Alex
Fernandez and Mayor Steven Meiner.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The cost of any needed additional temporary emergency stormwater pumps and vacuum trucks
is currenHy unknown, but will be ascertained through the budget process.
Does this Ordinance reauire a Business Imoact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at; httqs://www.miamibeachfl.00vlcitv-hall/citv-clerk(meetina-noticesl
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Anolicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a "Residents Riaht to Know" item Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to CiN Code Section 2-17T Proiect?
No No
Was this Aoenda Item initiallv requested bv a lobbvist which as definetl in Code Sec 2d81
includes a orincioalenoaoedinlobbvina� No
If sq speclfy the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s)�.
Deoartment
City Attorney
Soonsor(sl
Commissioner Alex Femandez
Mayor Steven Meiner
Co-soonsor(s1
Condensed Title
Prioritize Pumps and Vacuum Trucks for FY 26 BudgeL (Femandez/Meiner) CA
Previous Action fFor CiN Clerk Use Onlv)
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