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Resolution 2025-33753 RESOLUTION NO. Z02533753 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORT AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 71, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. WHEREAS, seawalls and bulkheads are critical infrastructure that protect coastal communities from erosion, flooding, and storm surge impacts; and WHEREAS, as a coastal county, Miami-Dade County faces increasing risks from sea level rise and coastal flooding, as recognized in projections from the Unified Sea Level Projection and the County's Comprehensive Development Master Plan; and WHEREAS, this projected sea level rise is anticipated to increase the frequency and severity of coastal flooding in Miami-Dade County; and WHEREAS, properties with failing seawalls or without seawalls may be increasingly vulnerable to environmental threats, which may jeopardize lives or cause significant infrastructure damage and exorbitant repair costs; and WHEREAS, permitting processes for seawall construction and repair currently face significant delays, with approval times ranging from 18 to 24 months—far exceeding the three to six months observed in other coastal counties in Florida; and WHEREAS, a reduction in seawall and bulkhead permit processing times would better reflect the urgent need for timely action to address the climate crisis; and WHEREAS, the proposed Miami-Dade County Seawall Ordinance, sponsored by County Commissioner Eileen Higgins, aims to expedite permitting, enhance regulatory flexibility, and promote innovative seawall designs while still maintaining environmental protections; and WHEREAS, the proposed county ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners on May 6, 2025; and WHEREAS, the proposed county ordinance was heard before the Miami-Dade Port and Resiliency Committee on June 11, 2025, furthering discussions on the necessity of streamlined permitting and adaptive coastal protection measures; and WHEREAS, allowing alternative materials and streamlined administrative reviews for certain seawall modifications will enable more adaptive and sustainable coastal infrastructure solutions; and WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County must balance environmental considerations with the urgency of climate adaptation and infrastructure resilience; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission recognize the importance of intergovernmental coordination to advance coastal protection measures, reduce permitting inefficiencies, and promote best practices for seawall construction and maintenance; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission endorse and support the enactment of the proposed county ordinance as presented at the Miami-Dade Port and Resiliency Committee on June 11, 2025, and attached here as Exhibit A. 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 express their support for the adoption of the Miami-Dade County Seawall Ordinance, as sponsored by County Commissioner Eileen Higgins and heard before the Miami-Dade Port And Resiliency Committee on June 11, 2025; recognizing Ihe importance of seawall infrastructure for flood mitigation, coastal resilience, and public safety; urging the County to implement efficient permitting processes and regulatory flexibility to expedite seawall and bulkhead projects; and calling for intergovernmental collaboration to strengthen coastal resilience. PASSED AND ADOPTED this aS day of TNnG , 2025. ATTEST: J/j��/in�-4^- G�/� Steven Meiner, Mayor .IUN 3 O 2�� _ '�"g"'^�� APPROVED AS TO F�� y FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR CUTION Ra el . ranado, City Clerk iwmnr�[oa�iF� ; � �i9�d�1S � °f REGIS BARBOU �q� "�� 9- Cit Attorne xR GDate (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernan3�s�!,.'.6= Y Y Co-Sponsored byCommissioner Laura Dominguez Resolutiona •C7 AR MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayo�and Members of the City Commission FROM: City Attomey Ricardo J. Dopico DATE: June 25, 2025 TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNN COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORT AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. RECOMMENDATION BACKGROUNDIHISTORY ANALYSIS The attached resoWtion is presented at the requesl ot lhe sponsor, Commissioner Alex Fernandez. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT NIA Does this Ordinance reauire a Business Imoact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLV) IT applicable, the Business Impacl Estimate (BIE)was puhlished on: See BIE at: https�llwww miamibeachFl qovlciri-halllcitvclerklmeetinq-noticesl FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCLUSION 1093 Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Rioht to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond oursuant to CiN Code Section 2-17? Proieet? No No Was this Aaenda Item initiallv requested bv a lobbvist which as defined in Code Sec. 2-481. includes a orincioal enaaaed in lobbvinn4 No If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s): Deoartment Ciry Attomey Soonsor(sl Commissioner Alex Fernandez Co-soonsorlsl Condensed Title Express Support�or Proposed County Seawall Ordinance (Femandez) CA Previous Action IFor Ciri Clerk Use Onlvl 1094 ' MEMORANDUM PK(' � � . I � A I (' I TO: IlonurahlcChairmnnAmhomRedriuu.i DATE: luncll.'_U?5 vnJ Mcmhe�.13onrd nl'Cuunn Cnmmisaloncrs FRO\L Geri Honeoml:cenan SOI7JECL Urdinancc relntcd to hlm�ironmental Promction: �Cuuni� ALLum�-� amcnding swtions 3J-�8.?!-0A.2.7d1R i.24- 1N9.?!-b%Y.?J-JNJ i und?J-1N.1 N nl thc l odc:rn ising pro�isions rela�d m c�peJi�ed � udminisva�i.c auNnriie�inm m awhnria Ne placement ol hiodi�ersi�.enhencement tiles on an usistinE siv��nll or bulkhcud unJer mnain circumnnnccs anJ Funuam�u cihtain crimria: rc�ixiny pro�isions mlated m clipihilin liir short lurm pemilts.a Ith rc+pen w xawulls anJ ' bulkhivdc n ising rcFulationr rclaicd m sea.�alh nnd riprap hmlders:m ininp procedures � rcWt d w shon f.xm vnd stanclnrd Rmm cl�ss permi��:prm Winp lirt adminlstntiw nppn�.al procc.c+liv M�ih shon li�rm end smn�ard li�rm cles�urmii applicalions..ri�h cennin cnceptiu�s: rc.-i.ing aod deleiing cenain prncWures o4ich cunen0� provide I'ar shon �i�rm und uandarJ fnrtn clas+pcnnil applicationz w he heaN nnd decidcd upm h� the doard: creating cu-.ption�ur��urA rclatcd m.v'ca��all� - anJ hulkhcaJs(rom IM1e permit epplicatinn � rcyuircmcnuoobiain a mhsumiating Icucror plun uppro.ul Gom the appli zMc inning . authorin: mquirinpthcCuunp �fa�nrtocnswc thni semcall nr hulkhcetl pertni�s mc prncesud c�pcditioush andrequirinnrcM�rtv:dircciinpthe � Cuunn Yln.ur w nutl h �hc rtzpenl�e Ulsvltt Cummissioner ufcenain wcavall or hulkhead pcm�i�applicatinns tha�rcmain pcnding MyonJ >p.cllicJ timclmmcx IM1c nceompdming nrdin'�n.r ��as prapovN unJ pinciYl nn �Mc ueaiJ'a vl tlic re4ue�� ul Prime Spnnsnt l nmmisxianer I�.ilccn I li�glm. _..l�l . ar� t+,��,��.��r�b�, � G�wnc :�nnnmr u�ii:w�� MDC001 EXHIBIT "A" •�� MEMORANDUM (Revised) TO: Honorable Chairman Anthon}� Rodrigu�z DATE: May 6. 2025 and Members, Board ofCoun[yCommissioners FROM: �ineuiti-F:acnaa SUBJECT: Agenda Ilem No. 4(A) Counn Attnmev Please no[e any items checked. "3-Day Rule" for commi[[ees applicable if rxised 6 weeks required between f re[ reading aud public heariug 4 weeks no�ification to municipal omcials required prior to public hearing Decreases revenues or inereases expenditures without balancing budge[ Budge[ required ��/ Statement of fiscal impact required V Statement of social equity required Ordioance erea[iug a new board reyuires detaile�l County Mayor's report for public hearing No committee review Applicable legislafiou requires more than a majority vote(i.e.,2/3's present_,2/3 membership_,3/9s , unanimous majority plus onc ,CDMY 7 vote requirement per 2-1161(3)(h) or (4)(c)� CDMP 2!3 wte requirement per 2-116.1(3) (h) or(4)(c) , CDMP 9 vote requirement per 2-116.1(4)(c) (2)� to approve Current information regarding funding source, index code and available balaoce,and available capacity (if debt is rontemplated) required MDC002 Approved Mavor Agenda 1[em No. 4(A) Veto 5-6-25 Override ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE RF.LATED "I'O ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION;AMF.NDING SECTIONS 24-48,24-48.2,24-483, 24-48.5. 24-48.9, 24-48.13, AND 24-48.18 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REVISINC PROVISIONS RELATED TO EXPEDfPED ADMINISTRATNE AUTHORI7.ATIONS TO AUTHORIZE THE PLACEMENT OF BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT TILES ON AN EXISTING SEAWALL OR BULKHEAD, UNDER CER'fAIN GRCUMSTANCES AND PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CRITF.RIA; REVISWG PROVISIONS RELATED TO ELIGIBILITY FOR SHORT FORM PBRMITS, WITH RESPECT TO SEAWAI.LS AND BULKHEADS; REVISING REGULATIONS RELATED TO SEAWALI.S AND RIPRAP BOULDERS; RF.VISING PROCEDURES RELATEDTO SHORT FORM AND STANDARD FORM CLASS PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR ADMWISTRAl�NE'. APPROVAL PROCESS FOR BOTH SHORT FORM AND STANDARD FORM CLASS PERMIT APPLICATIONS, WITH CGRTAIN EXCEPTIONS; REVISING AND DGLGTING CER'PAIN PROCEDURBS WHICH CURRENTLY PROVIDE FOR SHORT FORM AND STANDARD FORM CI.ASS PERMIT APPLICATIONS TO BE HEARD AND DECIDED UPON BY THE ROARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CREA"PING EXCEP"IION FOR WORK RF.LATED TO SF.AWALLS AND 6ULKHEADS FROM THE PF.RMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENT TO 06TAIN A SUBSTANTIATING LETTER OR PLAN APPROVAL FROM THE APPLICARLE ZONING AU I�HORITY; REQUIRING THR COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE 7'O ENSURE THA'f SEAWALL OR BULKHEAU PERMITS ARE PROCESSED F.XPEDITIOUSLY AND REQUIRING RI:PORTS; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEF, TO NOTIFY 'I�HE RESPGCTIVE DIS7RICT COMMISSIONBR OF CERTAW SEAWALL OR BULKHCAD PERMIT APPLICATIONS THAT REMAIN PENDING BEYOND SPECIFIED TIMEFRAMGS; PROVIDWG SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE. AND AN EFFGCTIVE DATE WHEREAS, seawalls are struetures built abng coastlines or shores whieh may pro[ect land from erosion or tlooding caused by waves and tide5, and as such, scawalls may be of paramount impor[ance[o the resilicnce of Miami-Dade as a coas[al county: and MDC003 Agenda Itcm No. 4(A) Page 2 WHEREAS, furthermore, seawalis may mitigate the risk of Flooding during storms and high tides and may hclp protect coastal infrasVucture such as roads, buildings, and utilities from damage caused by coastal erosion and flooding;and WHEREAS,the[hrea[s poseA by rising sea levels are an[icipated to escala[e over time,as recognized by projec[ions by Unified Sea Level Projection, as referenced in Policy LU-13E of lhe CounTy's Comprehensive Developmcn[Mas[er Plan;and WHF.RF.AS, this projec[ed sea level rise is anticipated to increase the frequency and severity of coas[al flooding in Miami-Dade County; and WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County is committed [o promoting a resilient and environmentally sus[ainable future by iden[ifying vulnerabilities, coordinating stakeholders, and facili[ating innovative solu[ions, and WHEREAS, properties with failing seawalls or lacking seawalls may be increasingly vulnerable to em ironmental threats,which may jeopardize lives or cause significan[ infras[ructure damage and exorbitant repair costs; and WHEREAS, chapter 24 of the Code of Miami-Dade County ([he "Code') has various environmental pertnitting requirements for coas[al eonstmction, ineluding for seawalls and bulkheads; and WHEREAS,lhe County's current permit proces'sing times for seawull pennit applications do no[ reflect their critical importance to our communiTy_and WHEREAS, various wnstituents have reportcd tha[permit approval from the Division o( Environmental Resources Management (DERM) for a new seawall or seawall replacement typically takes 18 to 24 mon[hs; and MDC004 Agenda I[em No. 4(A) Page 3 WHEREAS, Ihis permi[ting time may vary signiticandy based on project loca[ion, such as between rivers and open bays, as well as local site conditions, including [he presence of seagrasses or corals, and thesc facmrs may contribute[o ex[ended pertni[[ing times; and WHEREAS, such cons[i[uents have also rcported that [he typical permi[ting [imc for seawalls in o[her coas[al coun[ies in Fbrida is onl}� three to sis mon[hs;and WHEREAS, this disparity highligh[s [he need for a more efficient permitting process in Miami-Dade County; and WHERF.AS, former Uni[ed Sta[es Secre[ary of the Dcpanmen[ of Energy Jennifer Granholm has stated thay "[w]c need to streamline the permitting process so we can deploy clean energy solutions faster and more efficienNy. Every day we delay is a day we lose in [he fight against climate ehange;"and WHF.REAS, a reduc[ion in seawall and bulkhead permit processing times would bet[er reflect the urgent need for[imely ac[ion [o address the climate erisis; and WHEREAS,as such,this ordinance includes striet direc[ives[o[heCounly adminis[ration [o pul measures in place to reduce such seawall and bulkhead permitting times for County environmen[al pertnits; and WHEREAS,[he construc[ion. repair,and replacement of seawalls and bulkheads may also require approvals from multiplc olher jurisdictions, including munieipal building permits, statc approvals, and U.S. Army Corps of Gngineers approvals, and these o[her en[ities may wish to conduct a similar review of their timeGames and criteria rela[ed to seawalls and bulkheads; and WHEREAS, in addition[o faster permi[processing, [his Board wishes[o crca[e additional Flexibiliry in certain County regula[ions applicable to seawalls and bulkheads; and MDC005 Agenda ttem No. 4(A) Page 4 WHEREAS, specifically,under the current provisions of chapter 24 of the Code, if a new or recons[mcted seawall or bulkhead is proposed [o be bcated more than I S inches wa[erward of [he existing seawall, [hen such seawall or bulkhead penni[ application would be required [o be processcd as a"s[andard form" application and would nccd to be heard a[ a public hearing bcfore the Board of County Commissioncrs; and WHERF,AS, [his Board wishes ro allow more seawall and bulkhead permits to be processed administratively, wi[hou[ [he nccd for a public hearing, and [his ordinance [herefore provides [hat, "�i�n additioq sueh eonstruction, repair, or replaecment shall also be eligible for a short form permi[whcrc[here are seawall/bulkhead primary support piles (such as king piles,T- piles, or other strucWral piles) that extend a total of no more than 14 inches waterward, provided tha[ [he rcconstructed, repaired, or replaced seawall or bulkhead, including any primary support piles, is in to[al no more than 18 inches wa[erward of[he exis[ing primary support piles;" and WHEREAS, this additional tlexibility may allow more typcs of permit proposals relatcd to seawalls and bulkheads to be processed administratively, including certain circumstances where king piles may be proposed to remain in place; and WHEREAS, [his regula[ory flexibiliTy may be particularly helpful to applican[s where there may be engineering reasons for having older king piles remain in place; and WHEREAS, County seawall and bulkhead permits typically require Ihe placement of na[ural limerock boulder riprap ('riprap boulders"), and such riprap boulders may serve various emironmental purposes, depending on the location and the scope of[he projec[, for exampie, related to the absorption of wavc cnergy,the reduction in turbidity,and the creation of habitat;and MDC006 Agenda Item No. 4(A) Page 5 WHEREAS, Ihis ordinance would revise Ihe evaluation factors in chapter 24 tha[ are applicable to CounTy seawall and bulkhead permit applications, to expressly allow for greater flexibility in considering altematives [o riprap bouldcrs, [o [he ex[ent[hat the permitting proposal would provide viable habita[ for marine life crca[ioq absorb wave energy and reduce [urbidity, provide su�cien[ surfaec mgosiTy.and have a minimum 2:1 surface-area-lo-linear-foot ra[io;and WdEREAS,this will provide greater flexibility for [he permitting of innovative seawall and bulkhead designs or proposals m usc substim[e materials ra[her [han riprap, provided that cri[eria specified in this ordinance are satisfied, and in accordance wi[h Policy CM-3M of the Miami-Dade County Comprchensive Developmen[ Mas[er Plan, as there may be scicntis[s and companies developing innovations for seawall and bulkhead designs tha[may be environmentally sustainable, may better support natural coastal ecosystems, and may ultimately improve coastal resilience and wa[er quality;and WHEREAS, i[ is anticipa[ed that at least some riprap boulders may be needed for such coas[al construc[ion, regardless of any proposed changes in this ordinance, because of provisions in the Miami-Dade County Comprehensivc Developmen[ Mas[er Plaq as well as various requirements &om the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, depending on [he location, the State of Florida, whe[her through its regularory processes or ils proprietary authority as the owner of extensive submerged lands in Miami-Dade County, has required eertain amoun[s oCriprap boulders in connection wi[h coas[al cons[mction, such as Ihe construction of scawalls, and this ordinance would no[ alter or interfere wi[h any such state requirements; and MDC007 Agenda Item No. 4(A) Page 6 WHEREAS, in addi[ion, [he Policy CM-3M of the Miami-0ade County Comprehensive Developmen[ Master Plan provides [hut, "[b]ulkhead repair or construc[ion shall include the placement of riprap except where placement would be a hazard ro navigation or public safety, or would preclude continued public recreational uses.Altematives to ripraq such as an area of wave- absorbing material built in[o a seawall, shall be evaluated for use in places where riprap is not practical or saCe, and where boat wakes create hazards to navigation"; and WHEREAS, as such, this Board wishes to adopt this ordinance related to emironmental permitting of seawalls and bulkheads, with [he goal of reducing permi[[ing times and providing additional permit[ing flexibility rclatcd to seawalls and bulkheads in particular, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,FLORIDA: Section l. Section 24-48 of the Code of Miami-Dade Counry, Florida, is hereby amended [o read as follows:� Sec. 24-48 - Permit required; expedited administrative authorizatioos; excep�ions; work s[audards; wmpliance with work standards,suspension uf permit. + » x (4) The following ac[ivitics shall not require a permit and shall be cligible [o receive a written expedi[cd administrative authorizalion, provided (i) [he Depunmenl dclermines tha[ the work meets one of lhe eriteria set forth hereinbelow in subsections (a)�g) and will no[ result in advcrsc environmental impacts,and(ii)unencapsulated polystyrene shall not be used or installed in connection with [he work. The following i[ems shall be required for departmental review: Site loca[ion and skctch ofproposed work, full description of the work to be performed, all relevant information necessary [o determine potenlial environmen[al impacts, as well as an administrative review fee. The Department will respond to the reques[wi[h � Words stticken through and/or [[double bracke[ed]J shall be dcle[ed. Words underscored and/or»double arrowed« constitu[c the amendmen[proposed. Remaining provisions are now in effec[and remain unchanged. MDC008 ngenda Item No. 4(A) Page 7 an approval,approval with conditions or denial within[en(10)business days from receip[ of [he required information. If the project is found to bc ineligible for the expedi[ed administrative authoriza[ion, [he applican[ may revise the request based on comments from the Department or the applicant may apply for a permit pursuan[to Sec[ion 24-48.1.Expedi[ed adm inis[ra[ive authoriza[ions are valid for a period of Iwo(2)years unless otherwise noted. (a) Scientific, water quality, or geotechnical sampling or testing in tidal waters or wedands. a + s »�The installa[ion of marine enhancemen[ [iles onto an existinc seawall or bulkhead, orovided [ha[: QQ such tiles are not in[ended [o serve anv s[ruc[ural or load-bearine function ii the contractor includes shoo drawines and soecifications in the application, iii such installation does not impede the function of the existing seawall or bulkhead, and iv such installa[ion does no[cause the seawall or bulkhead [o exceed Ihe maximum wa[erward distanw set forth in scction 24- 482(I)(A)(11.« . + + Section 2. Section 24-482 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, I'lorida, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24-48.2 - Permit applicatiou forms; procedures. k # # (I) .Short Form Permil.9pplication: (A) When permissib[e: A short Corm permit applica[ion may be accepred by[he Departmen[for the fol lowing typcs of work: (1) The construction, repair, or replaeement of seawalls or bulkhcads, including Ihe minimum filling or dredging nuessary for installatioq at [he mean high water line or no more [han IR inches wa[erward of their existing location. »In addition. such construc[ion, rcoair, or MDC009 Agcnda Item No. 4(A) Page 8 reolacemen[ shall also be eliRible for a short form permit where [here are seawall/bulkhead orimary support piles (such as kine piles T- piles,or other stmcmral niles)that extend a[otal of no more than 14 inches wa[erward. nrovided that the reconshucted. repaired. or reolaced seawall or bulkhead. includine any primary support piles. is in [otal no more[han I S inches waterward of the existine orimary suoaort io Ies.« . r + (B) dppliention procedure (class I, class II, class !O, clas.c !V, class V, and class VI permits): (I) The applicant or thc applicanYs agen[ shall submit to the Department an application in such form as prescribed by the Director, in aceordance wi[h[he following[[.-]] »« (i) Written wnsent of an upland property owner who possesses riparian rights to the area of the proposeA work shall be submitted wi[h the application for a class I permi[. . x x p��) fl. _..�.�:.. , _.._:_.. �.. .� .. o._.._, ._�,,.. .... �..,m �� ...e.� ��,� �.e�.e , ...� �,.... ..�_ ` � � .�.e.e..�, se, :w .�.e ��.._ .�.. n... ,�'.�.,. .. �r�.,. ..^l '.. 6....'«.YL..f�.... �L.. 0�.. ��F /�. .. (�..«.«'....'�...�«.. 6.. A.. ' r6.. . �6a .. ..'4 .. fl .. ...A'.... e flM�F.^ MDC010 Apenda Itcm No. 4(A) Page 9 E� �� _ _w e e � � �a .�._�� »The« Departmcnt shall approve and issue, deny or approve and issue subject to conditions, limitations, or restrictions, the work proposed under [he pennit application bascd upon [he applicable evaluation fac[ors se[forth in Section 24-483. �v. � a .. .�..... . .... ... �,, c _a .�.e o,.....a ..r �� ti� �iLT .....1�� • ....de.. � 'rG�6,.....�..,�,.vA �mv ^..Gr,... .. «J . ''d � L ',. 6,...�.... '.. ..«d..«... 'r6 �L,� .. ,.eJ � ♦ F...r6 ' �� e a (�ij�] » iv « A short form permi[ applica[ion shall include but not be limited to the fol lowing: . . + (d) A substan[iating letter or plan approval shall bc submitted, as part of the permit application, from [he applicable zoning authori[}. I. Said substantiating le[ter shall state that the proposed usage of the property upon which the proposed work would occur does not violate any zoning law applicable [o the area of rhe proposed work. 2. A substan[iating letter or plan approval tcom the applicablc zoning au[horiTy shall no[ be required for the fol lowing: Applica[ions by the �ederal Govemment, [he Florida Department of Transponatioq the Florida Depanment of Environmental Pro[ec[ion, the South Florida Water Managemen[ DisVict, or a municipality or the County within i[s MDC011 A�enda Item No. 4(A) Pagc 10 own jurisdic[ion; applications by an clectric or gas u[ility for work tha[ consists of or substantiully relates to the consVuctioq repair, or inspec[ion of cicctrical or gas transmission or dislribution infras[ructure, including cables, power lines, rowers, pipes, poles, mains, pipes.utiliTy tunnels, or [he like; Class V projec[s; »work limi[ed exclusivelv to seawalls and bulkheads« and work limited exclusively [o the [rimming, cu[ting or al[eration of mangrove Vice(sy>_« It is provided, however, that this exception shall not be cons[rued [o excuse compliance with applicable zoning regula[ions. + . . (II) Standard Forni PernrilApplication: (A) A standard form permit applica[ion shall be required for [he following typcs of work [[^ �'�-a�,..,,-a �-�- ««16...�'.n rMnll ..I.... H.� ... ..�A f.�_ ..II ..6,..y 8...... .. .. 6... ..6'..L .. .. 1. '.. 6e...:.... L.... L..�« • ♦,.A^ C...� 9A A O 9/I�TI l^ ll f # # (B) Applicationprocedure:TheapplicantortheapplicanPs agent shall submi[to the Departmen[an application in such form as prescribed by[he Direc[or, in accordance with subparagreph (1)(B)Q)(i) and (ii) above. A s[andard form permit application shall include, but not bc limi[ed ro_[he fallowing: + a . (7) A substantia[ing letter or plan approval shall be submitteA. as part of the permit application, from the applicable zoning au[hority, as required for a short form application, excep[as follows. (a) Applicants for class I permits shall have the MDC012 � Aaenda Ilem No. 4(A) Page I I op[ion of submi[[ing the above described subs[antia[ing let[er or plan approval from the applicable zoning au[hority after obtaining approval from the Board of County Commissioners bu[ prior[o permit issuance; (b) A subs[antia[ing letter or plan approval from the applicable mning authority shall no[ be reyuired foc applications for class 1 or class IV permits by the State of Plorida Department of Transportatioq the Federal Government,the State of Fbrida Department of Environmen[al Protec[ion. Ihe Sou[h Florida Wa[er Management Distric[, or a municipality or [he County within i[s own jurisdiction;applica[ions by an electric or gas utility for work that consis�s of or substantially relates [o Ihe cons[ruction, repair, or inspution of electrical or gas transmission or distribution infrastructure, including cables, power lines, towers, pipes, polcs, mains, pipes, utility tunnels, or the like; »work limited esclusivelv to seawalls and bulkhcads« or work limi[ed cxclusively to the trimming, cutting or alteration of mangrove tree(s). It is provided, however, that this exception shall not be construed to excuse compliance with applicable zoning regula[ions. . r « (10) In addition, the following supplemental inCormation �nay, at Ihc discretion of thc Department, bc required ro be submitted with a s[andard form permi[ applica[ion: + . . (c) A covenant running with the land in favor of Miami-Dade Coun[y exew[ed by the owner(s) of the property. [[Saib ♦..L..I I L,. ....L:....��.��1.. ......�,�. ..1 et}] »Covenan[s aooroved bv« [he Board of County Commissioners �[aHA]] MDC013 Agenda Item Na 4(A) Page 12 shall not be released or modifled withou[ [he consent of [he Board of County Commissioners. Said covenant shall res[rict development or alteration of the property to a designated portion of the property and may include condi[ions for [he emironmental protection and environmental management of designated portions of the property. + + + (C) Obtaining npproval frmn !he Board of County C�ommissioners: (I) »Thefollowinestandardformcermi[aoolica[ionsshall require aooroval bv the Board of Countv Commissioners, after public hearin¢, pursuan[ to [his section: � Modifica[ion of standard form aermits which were oreviouslv aooroved bv the Board of Coun[v Cammissioners it; in the ooinion ofthe Director [he or000sed modification or modifications will result in a substantial chanee to the oroiect. f�b Moditica[ion of eovenan[s which were oreviouslv aooroved bv the Doard of Coun[v Commissioners� and fc� Standardformoermitaoolicationsthatareassociated with a reames[ for a variance oursuan[ [o section 24- 4825 whcre said reques[ for variance requires a public hearine before [he Board of Countv Commissioners. f�All other s[andard form oertni[ aoolications shall be aooroved aooroved wi[h conditions limitation. or restrictiona or denied bv the Direc[oc« (2) »When approval by the Board of Countv Commissioners is required, the« [[}he]] Director shall review [he permit application for the proposeA work and shall makc a rccommcndation to the Board of CounTy Commissioners of approval, denial, or approval subject [o condi[ions, limitations or resVicfions for [he proposed work The Director's ruommendation shall be based upon the applicabie evalua[ion fac[ors set forth in Sectiun 24-483 oClhis MDC014 � A�cnda Item No. 4(A) Page 13 Coda The Board of CounTy Commissioners or Community 'l,oning Appeals Board pursuan[ [o Section 33-13 shall hold a public hearing concerning the proposed work. A notice oCthe time and place of said public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general cirwlation in Miami-Uade County a minimum of seven (7) days prior m [he public hearing. Said notice shall include a brief descrip[ion of Ihe proposed work and the location of the proposed work. A courtesy notice containing substantially [he same information se[ forth in said published notice shall be mailed m [hose parties whose namcs appear on che application as the owners of all riparian or wetland property wi[hin [hrec hundred (300) feet of the proposed work. Failure to mail or receive said courtesy notice shall not affect any action or proceeding taken thereunder. The Board of County Commissioners or Community Loning Appeals Roard pursuant to Section 33-13 shall,after holding the public hearing,approve,deny, or approve subjec[ [o condi[ions, limita[ions or res[rictions, thc work proposcd undcr thc permit application based upon the applicable evaluation factors sc[ for[h in Section 24-483 ofthis Codc. »f�«[[(�jJ] If [he Board of County Commissioners or Community Zoning Appeals Roard pursuant to Section 33-13 approves a permit application,the Department of Environmental Resources Management shall issue the permit subject [o the condi[ions, limi[a[ions or res[ric[ions required by[he Community Zoning Appeals Boards or Board of CounTy Commissioners. The Department of Environmcntal Rcsourocs Management, in i[s discre[ion, may require addi[ional conditions, limitations and restrictions' us part oC the permit only if said additional conditions, limi[ations or restric[ions are consis[ent wi[h the ac[ion of the Board of County Commissioncrs or Community Zoning Appeals Board with respect to the permi[. »j4�«[[(3j]] At the request of a pertnit applicant, a conclusive list of permit conditions, limitations, and reshictions, which may not be amended or modified by the Department of Environmental Resources Managemen[ escep[ as provided in Seclion 24- 482QI)(C)(3)(b), below, shall be prepared prior to the MDC015 � Agenda Item Nu. 4(A) Page 14 public hearing and shall be submi[teA to [he Board of County Commissioncrs or Community Zoning Appeals Board pursuantro Sec[ion 33-13 as partofthe Director's recommendation of approval, provided [hat [he permit applica[ion includes[he following: . . r Section 3. Section 24-483 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, is hereby amended to read as follows: Scc. 24-48.3 -Factors for evalua[ion of permit applications; iocomplete permit applicafions. (I) »Decisions bv the Director and where aoolicable. [he Board of Coun[v Commissioners, includine recommendations to[he Board of Countv Commissioners by [he Director.« [[T�� ^�--••---• ��- �--�� _.._.. ' ��.,, . ,,..,.�,.�,._ll for approval, denial, ormapprovalmsubject [o conditions, lim itations or restrictions, Cor any of the permits provided for under this article, »shall be based« upon [he following evalua[ion fac[ors, when applicablr. • + + »� For new seawalls or bulkheads, or reolacemen[s or reoairs to a seawall or bulkhead_where olacemen[of natural limerock boulder riorap would o[herwisc bc reauired pursuant to this chapter substitute materials shall be aooroved where all of the followine are satisfied: (i)the oroaosed seawall or bulkhead would provide viable habi[a[ for marine life [o sunnort producers. primary consumers, and secondary consumers on and within the seawal I or bulkhead,(ii) such substitute materials absorb wave encrev and reduce IurbidiN. (iii) such substimte materials provide surface rueosity across 100 oercent of submereed surfaees below mean hieh water line,and (ivl the or000sed seawall or bulkhead woidd have a minimum 2:1 surface-area-to-linearfoo[ ratio d ublinP total surface area). Notwithstandine MDC016 Agendaltcm No. 4(A) Page I S a�thin¢ [o the contrary in [his oaraeraoh, the placement of na[ural limerock boulder rivrao shall still be required for seawall and bulkhead COnSlfuChOn and [e0al[ Ll[I�ess exemDtP,d Pu�su&n[[0 the Comorehensive Develonmen[ Master Nlan. In addi[ion, to the ex[ent [hat naNral limerock boulder riprap is requircd pursuam to s[ale or federal regulations or aoorovals as mav be applicablc, such natural limerock boulder riorao shall also be required as oart of a oermit issued relatcd [o such seawall oursuant to this chaoter. Anv substitute materials selecred must meet the structural soecifications ofthe desiens and olans submitted as oart of the ocrmi[ �olication. The installer shall provide an as-built drawine afYer installation. and no formal modification shall be reauired for a Class 1 oermit where such as-buil[drawingis provided« . r . Section 4. Section 24-48.5 of[he Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, is hereby amended [o read as follows: Sec 24-48.5-Permi[issuance; waiver of bouding requirements. (I) IssuanceofaDeparnnentpennitdoesnotrelievetheapplicant from ob[aining all requireA federal, State and local pennits. (2) Following approval of a standard form permit application by [hc I3oard ofCounty Commissioners or after submi[[ing a short form application »or a standard fonn anolica[ion tha[ docs not rcguirc approval b�� [he Board of Coun[v Commissioners«,a construc[ion pennit may be is'sued to the permi[ applicant and a contracior holding an applicable certificate oCcompetency, provided: • + « MDC017 Agenda I[em No. 4(A) Page 16 Section 5. Section 24-48.9 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Fbrida, is hereby amended m read as Follows: Sec. 24-48.9 -Time of completion of work; extension of completion time and new permits for inwmplete work. (I) All work au[horized by a permi[ issued pursuant to [his articic shall be coinpleted within the time periods se[ forth in [hc permit in accordance with the following schedule, unless another period of[ime is pennit[ed as se[ forth in thc resolution gran[ing approval of [he permit by [he Board of County Commissioners: Class 1 short form pertnits ....2 years II!`I...... I �L,.w C..... ....�...:�.. C.� .. lL.l .. �..I�C,. L,�..�:.... L.... L...... requc�e�,..,. .,,,�,z,.�cesHan�C-^�.iW�E�ic>>��971 Class 1 s[andard form permits ....3 ��cars Class IV short form and s[andard form permi[s, including I I�*'�a� v... .. u:..0 .. _..�.r., u,..._:.,.. �..... �....._ _.............i _.._.....,_. .., c,.,..:__ �-0-�°...^"o,^• a � '..a:-.. where Class III ertnit �*n�n*sll P reyuiremen[s are imposed as part of a Class IV permi[ in [he Rockmining Oveday Zoning Area .....5 years Class I short form pennits for Irimming cutting or any other alteration of mangrove tree(s) ....3 years ��i...... � ..�..... c.,__ __._:... v__ . :__:_.. ...»:_.. .._ .._. _.�._. ..Ir,.�..�:.... ..C.........�... ..��..,.6.\ C.��..l:..L .. ....LI:.. L....�:.... L.... L..,... e /�� j �� 11 �.. � ♦�.. 6...: _..'lA T'ICeTT�'T23i�JJ .•",�dd+.a�vvcmbn-crio°i. Class I standard fonn permiLs for vimming, cutting or any othcr alteration of mangrove tree(s) ....3 years Class IV short form permits for rockmining, including where Class III permit requirements are imposed as part of a Class N permit .....10 years ��r� .. ,. iv ,.�...... c...... .. . c... . ,, v,... ,u,.�. .. .. �. �.. rt2..�,. �. �.,.�.. .,.a ,, ce,..',.., o� ee onvo i i '6'..6:'om.za�.c�aa-=pv: -��1T1cDicTT A'.... . 6,.«,. /� .. ..vA .. eL-�C'�SS+Y�^o.:;. .�F9�eaFe]]_� � � MDC018 Agenda Itcm No. 4(A) Page 17 Class N standard fortn permits for rockmining, including wherc Class III permit requirements are imposed as part of a Class IV permit.....10 years Class II permi[s ....2 years �I� .. .. II .. .. G.. L'.L � L '.. L,�..�.... L.... 6,�,... �e r,.d �W'SN311F [E�SOr.ii6+ ��c iv.�EHE��"JI Class III permits ....2 years r�l�� .. ,. r,... ..�.�,.�. .. _ �. �, u.....�_,. w.... �....... . .,.a ��.�» . � p.,:�anF Ee BeeEien �4 48.?�Iri@�jf Ij—�yeR=��J . . + (2) Ex[ensions of time for comple[ion of work being performed pursuant to a permi[ issued pursuant [o this article may be granted by thc Director or the Director's designee provided that: . + + (c) Thc Director or[he Dirutor's designee has detennined[hat the applicant for the estension of time has affirma[ively es[ablished by competen[ facmal da[a and information in the applica[ion[hat . . . (iv) Theapplicantfortheexrensionoftimehasagreedioany addi[ional conditions, limita[ions or restric[ions [o the issued permit required by the Director or the Direcror's designee which are consisten[ with [he approval of[he Roard of County Commissioners», if approved by [he Roard of Countv Commissioners.« [[�' '��'��r]] »and« consistent wi[h the original approval of[he issued [[s'-�-'.,�.,,.--]] permi[ by the Director or the Director's designee. In the case of rock mining, such wndi[ions, limita[ions, or restric[ions shall not rcduce the decp mining area and volumc previously permitted. + . . MDC019 Agenda Item No. 4(A) Page 18 Sectlon 6. Sw[ion 24-48.13 of[he Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, is hereby amended [o read as follows: Sec. 24-48.13 -Suepension, revoc•rtion, moJification, change of permit; notiee. p) If the Direcror or the Direcror's designee determines that the permittee or contrac[or is not performing [he work in accordance with the provisions of the permit or the approved plans upon which the permi[ was issued, the Director or Direc[or's designee may order suspcnsion of[he permi[or the stopping of work until such time as the permittee or contractor has complied wi[h [he pennit or plans. In such cases, the permittee or wnhac[or shall takc all ncccssary precautions [o leave[he work area in a safe and recure condi[ion. (2) Moditication(s)to a permi[issued for work hereunder and any associated covenant running with the land shall be approved by the Department. »For modification to a permit anproved bv Ihe Board of Countv Commissioners. iK< (�}#�], in [he opinion of the Director, the proposed modification(s) will resul[ in a subs[an[ial change [o the project, said modification(s) shall be subject to a public hearing before[he Board of CounTy Commissioners. + . . Sectiou 7. Scetion 24-48.18 of[hc Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24-48.18-Transfer of permits. (I) The Direcror, or[hc Director's designee, is hereby au[horized and empowered to transfer, in whole or in part,short form and s[andard fonn class I, class II, class III, class IV, class V or class VI permi[s issued pursuant [o [his Article &om [he person (transferor) who has obtained the issued permit to another person (transferee)and shall transfer same,provided: MDCO20 Agenda Itein No.4(A) Nage 19 r + * (2) The Director, or the Director's designee, is hereby authorized and cmpowered[o[ransfer,in whole or in part,shon form and »standard« class 1, class II, class III, class IV, class V or class VI permit approvals», includine, but not limited [o ncrmits apDroved« by [he Board of County Commissioners from the person (hansferor) who obtaincd the permit approval �[�.._ .�... o,..,.,, ,..� �,. .. . �,......�..��.._......�� to another person(transferee)and shall Vansfer same, provided: • + + Seetion S. This Board direc[s [he County Mayor or County Mayor s dcsignec to [akc immediate action [o ensurc [ha� County Class I seawall or bulkhead permi[ applications arc processed more expeditiously,consis[enl wi[h [he following goals (a) providing an initial review, which includes providing an Online Payment I.ink, issuing a Comple[eness Summary of Class I seawall and bulkhead permi[applica[ions,and reques[ing additional information, up to a maximum of three times, within 10 calendar days of application submission; and (b)atier the Completeness Summary for a Class I seawall or bulkhead permit applica[ion is issued, providing a final decision wi[hin 90 calendar days for short form applications, and within 30 calendar days for applications for permi[ modifications Any applicant inay, in wri[ing, volun[arily waive the foregoing time limits for processing its applicalion. Sec[ion 9. The County Mayor of County Mayor's designee shall provide regular updates[o this Board as to compliance with these direclives and [imelines, as well as the number of seawall and bulkhead Class I permits that may be pending and of such pending permi[s, how mairy of sueh pending permits have been deemed complete. Such upda[es shall be provided ro the Board in the form of a brief written report every 90 days, beginning from the ettec[ivc date of[his resolution, and such report shall be placed on an agenda of the full Buard without committee review pursuant to rule 5.06(j)of the Board's Rules of Procedure. If the County Mayor or Counry MDCO21 Agenda Item No. 4(A) Page 20 Mayor s designee finds Iha[the processing of[hese types oCpermits is in wmpliancc wi[h the time limits requireA by this ordinance, then the reporting requirement shall sunset two years after the effec[ive date ofthis ordinance. Sectiou 10. This Roard direc[s[he County Mayor or County Mayor's designee to no[ify the respective Distric[ Commissioner of any CounTy Class I seawall or bulkhead permit applica[ion, which has been deemed comple[e and remains pending for more[han I S calendar days past[he [imeframes outlined above in section 8. Section ll. If any sec[ion, subsection, sentence, clause or provision of this ordinance is hcld invalid, the remainder of this ordinance shall no[ be affected by such invalidiTy. Section 12. I[ is [he in[en[ion of[he Doard of County Commissioners, and i[ is hereby ordained [ha[ the provisions of this ordinance, including any sunse[ provision, shall become and be made a par[ of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The sec[ions of[his ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to aceomplish sueh intentioq and [he word "ordinance" may be changed [o "sec[ion," "article," or other appropriate word. Seetion 13. This ordinance shall become efl�ective [en QO) days after the date of enactment unless vetoed by the Mayoy and if ve[oed,shall become effective only upon an overridc by [his Board. PASSED AND ADOPTED: Approved by County A[[omcy as � lo Corm and legal sufficiency: Prepared by: r///(p( LZ"-�- Abbie Schwaderer-Raurell Cristina M. Rabionet Prime Sponsor. Commissioner Eileen Higgins MDCO22 MIAMI BEACH CNy of Mioml Beach, 1]00 Convention Center Drive,Miomi Beoch,Floritla 33139,ww.v.miomibeachfl.gov Office of ihe City Clerk TeI:305-6]3-]al I July 1, 2025 Honorable Mayor Daniella levine Cava Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Sheet, 29th Flaor Miami, FL 33128 Dear Honorable Mayor Levine Cava, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 202533753: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORT AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Co- sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on June 25, 2025. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez MIAMI BEACH Ciry ol Miami Beach, I]00 Comention Center Drive,Miami Beach.Floritla 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Qerk iel:305-6I3-]41 I July 1, 2025 Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Gilbert, I I I, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33753: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORT AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Co- sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on June 25, 2025. Respeclfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: CommissionerAlexJ. Fernandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez MIAMI BEACH C'Ry of Miami Beach, 1]00 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,ww.v.miomibeachfl.gov Office of ihe City Clerk Tel:305-6]3-]411 July t, 2025 Chairman Anthony Rodriguez Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Chairman Rodriguez, Attached please fnd a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 202533753: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORT AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXI8ILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Femandez and Co- sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on June 25, 2025. Respecttully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez MIAMI BEACH CHy ol Miomi Beac�, I]00 Convenfion CeMer Drive. Miami BeacR Florida 33139.��.miomibeachFl.gov Office oF fhe Clty Clerk ie1:305-6I3-]EI I July 1, 2025 Commissioner Marleine Bastien Stephen P. Clark Center 1 N N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Bastien, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33753: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORTAND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Co- sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on June 25, 2025. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Alex J. Femandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez MIAMI BEACH CHy of Miami Beoch, I700 Convention Cenfer Drive,Miami Beach.Flontla 33139,w.v.v.miamibeoch�l.gov Office of fhe City Qerk Te1:30S67&7411 July 1, 2025 Commissioner Keon Hardemon Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. ist Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Hardemon, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33753: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORTAND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Co- sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by lhe Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on June 25, 2025. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: CommissionerAlexJ. Fernandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez MIAMI BEACH CMy of Miami Beac�, I]00 Convenfion Cenfer Drive.Miami Beach.Floritla 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFice of ihe City Qerk iel:305-6I3-]411 July 1, 2025 Commissioner Micky Steinberg Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Steinberg, Attached please fnd a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33753: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORTAND RESILIENCYCOMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alez Fernandez and Co- sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on June 25, 2025. Respecttully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: CommissionerAlexJ. Fernandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez MIAMI BEACH City ol Mlami BeacR 1]00 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,wvn�.miomibeachB.gov Office of fhe City Clerk iel:305�673-]411 July 1, 2025 Commissioner Eileen Higgins Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Higgins, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 202533753: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORT AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Co- sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on June 25, 2025. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez MIAMI BEACH Clty of Mioml Beach, I]00 Comention Center Drive,Miami eeach. Fbrida 33139,w�v.v.miomibeachfl.qov Office of ihe City Clerk iel:305-6]3-7411 July 1, 2025 Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Milian Orbis, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 202533753: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORT AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Co- sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on June 25, 2025. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: CommissionerAlexJ. Fernandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez MIAMI BEACH Clfy of Miami Beach, I]00 Convenfion Center prive.Miami Beach,Flo�itla 33139,w.wtmiomibeach�l.gov Office of ihe City Qerk iel'.305-6I3-]al I July 1, 2025 Commissioner Raquel A. Regalado Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Regalado, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 202533753: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FORTHEADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORT AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Co- sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on June 25, 2025. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: CommissionerAlexJ. Fernandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez MIAMI BEACH Cily oi Miaml Beach, I I00 Comen�lon Cenfer Dnve,Miomi BeacR Flaritla 33139,vxnv.miomibeachfl.gov Office of ihe City Clerk Tel:305-6]3-]41 I July 1, 2025 Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Cohen Higgins, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 202533753: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORTAND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTV TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Femandez and Co- sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on June 25, 2025. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado Ciry Clerk c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez MIAMI BEACH Cky of Miami Beach, V00 Convenfion Center Drive,Miami Beach, Floritla 33139,www.miamibeochfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Te1:305-6]3-]al I July 1, 2025 Vice Chairman Kionne L. McGhee Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. ist Street, Suite 320 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Vice Chairman McGhee, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33753: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAM I- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORTAND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Co- sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on June 25, 2025. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: CommissionerAlexJ. Fernandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez MIAMI BEACH City oi Mioml Beach, 1]00 ConveNion CeNer Drive,Miami Beach,Flo�ido 33I39,wrw�.miamibeachfl.gov Office of ihe City Clerk iel:305-6J3-]411 July 1, 2025 Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1stStreet, Suite 320 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Gonzalez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 202533753: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORTAND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 1 i, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Co- sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on June 25, 2025. Respecffully, � Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez MIAMI BEACH City ol Mlomi Beach, V00 Comenfion Center D�ive,Miami Beach,Floritla 33139,wrnv.miamibeachfl.gov Office of ihe Ciry Clerk iel'.305-6I3-]41 I July 1, 2025 Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez Stephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Bermudez, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33753: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FORTHEADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORT AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alez Femandez and Co- sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez) This Resolution was passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on June 25, 2025. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez MIAMI BEACH Cily of Miomi Beach. 1]00 Convenfion Center Drive.Miami Beach,Flontla 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of ihe City Clerk iel:305-6I3-]411 July 1, 2025 Commissioner Rene Garcia Slephen P. Clark Center 111 N.W. 1st Sheet, Suite 320 Miami, FL 33128 Dear Commissioner Garcia, Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2025-33753: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORT AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez and Co- sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez) This ResoWtion was passed and adopted by the Mayor and Ciry Commission of the City of Miami Beach on June 25, 2025. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez Commissioner Laura Dominguez