Resolution 2025-33922 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33922
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE
A LETTER TO COMMISSION (LTC) AND ENGAGE IN ADDITIONAL
OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS TO ADDRESS
WATER QUALITY CONCERNS IN BISCAYNE BAY AND THE ATLANTIC
OCEAN WATERS OFF MIAMI BEACH, WHICH LTC SHALL INCLUDE AN
OVERVIEW OF CURRENT SAMPLING PROGRAMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
EFFORTS.
WHEREAS, Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean waters off Miami Beach are vital
ecological, recreational, and economic resources for the residents and visitors of the City of Miami
Beach; and
WHEREAS, recent concerns regarding water quality in Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic
Ocean have prompted increased public interest and demand for transparency, accountability, and
action; and
WHEREAS, multiple entities, including Miami-Dade County, the City of Miami Beach in
coordination with the Florida Department of Health, and the Surfrider Foundation, are actively
engaged in water sampling and monitoring programs to assess the health of these coastal waters;
and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to improving water quality through infrastructure
planning, capital improvements, and collaborative efforts with regional partners; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to provide a high-level overview of the current water
quality status, sampling efforts, and the City's initiatives to address these concerns, and to engage
the community in meaningful dialogue and outreach.
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 direct the City Administration to issue a Letter to Commission (LTC) and
engage in additional outreach to the community within sixty (60) days from the adoption of this
Resolution to address water quality concerns in Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean waters off
Miami Beach, which LTC shall include an overview of current sampling programs and
infrastructure efforts.
PASSED and ADOPTED this �7 day of ����{mvC�"" , 2025.
ATTEST:
Steven Meiner, Mayor
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: September 17, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE A
LETTER TO COMMISSION (L TC)AND ENGAGE IN ADDITIONAL OUTREACH TO
THE COMMUNITY WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS TO ADDRESS WATER QUALITY
CONCERNS IN BISCAYNE BAY AND THE ATLANTIC OCEAN WATERS OFF
MIAMI BEACH, WHICH L TC SHALL INCLUDE AN OVERVIEW OF CURRENT
SAMPLING PROGRAMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE EFFORTS.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Tanya K.
Bhatt.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance reauire a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https:l/www.miamibeachfl.qovlcitv-hall/citv-clerk/meetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Aaalicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a "Residents Riqht to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to Citv Code Section 2-17? Proiect?
No No
Was this Aqenda Item initiallv reQuested bv a lobbvist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal enqaqed in lobbyinq? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Issue LTC - Overview of Water Quality Sampling Programs and Infrastructure Efforts. (Bhatt)
CA
Previous Action (For Citv Clerk Use Onlv)
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