HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2025-33975RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33975
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE 2025 MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY (LMS).
WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (44 CFR 201.6 — Local Mitigation
Plans) mandates that local governments maintain and update hazard mitigation strategies,
which serve as the basis for the State to provide technical assistance and prioritize funding;
and
WHEREAS, Chapter 163 of the Florida Statues requires Florida counties to plan for
hazards and emergencies and to adopt a local mitigation strategy and have programs to
improve disaster preparedness and the ability to protect lives and property, especially in
coastal high -hazard areas; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County is the designated local coordinator of the Local
Mitigation Strategy (LMS) for Miami -Dade County, its local jurisdictions and institutions in
Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the LMS is to establish a continuing process
whereby entities within the County identify risks and assess vulnerabilities to all types of
hazards, and maintains a comprehensive list of goals, objectives, plans and programs to
decrease or eliminate the effects of the vulnerabilities, and prioritize implementation of
these plans and programs; and
WHEREAS, the LMS must be updated every five (5) years to remain compliant with
the above -mentioned legislation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has participated in the Miami -Dade County
LMS since 2000, and last adopted the Miami -Dade County LMS on September8,2020, via
Resolution No. 2020-31378; and
WHEREAS, the City's participation in and adoption of the Miami -Dade County LMS
will enable eligibility for federal mitigation grant programs; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the LMS is encouraged by the State of Florida for the
Florida Recovery Obligation Calculator (F-ROC) Program, enabling accelerated
reimbursements after disasters; and
WHEREAS, an additional benefit of participation in the LMS is an improvement in
standing and classification in the Community Rating System (CRS), a voluntary program
that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed
the minimum National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements, resulting in more
affordable flood insurance rates; and
WHEREAS, Miami Beach continues to exceed minimum NFIP requirements, and
maintains a CRS score of 5, resulting in premium savings 20%- 25%for property owners;
and
WHEREAS, City staff from Emergency Management, Grants and Floodplain
Management participates in LMS activities throughout the year, including workshops to
update the current plan, and provided input on development and maintenance of the LMS.
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 adopt the 2025 Miami -Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS).
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17 day of DtU'4"' , 2025.
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Steven Meiner, Mayor
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter, Executive Director
DATE: December 17, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE 2025 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LOCAL
MITIGATION STRATEGY (LMS).
Adopt the 2025 Miami -Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy.
Every five years, Miami -Dade County is required to submit an update of the Local Mitigation
Strategy (LMS) to the Stale of Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for review. You may view the 2025 Miami -
Dade County LMS at this link: hftos://www.miamidade.gov/global/emergency/local-mitigation-
strateov.oaoe. The LMS includes a list of proposed, active and completed projects that address
risks and vulnerabilities and that track mitigation measures that were/are identified to lessen the
impacts of and to reduce long-term risks to communities from the effects of natural disasters.
The LMS complies with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (44 CFR 201.6) which mandates that
local governments maintain and update hazard mitigation strategies and FI. Stat. Chapter 163,
§3246, directing counties to plan for hazards and emergencies and to adopt an LMS. The primary
purpose of the LMS is to maintain a process whereby the County and jurisdictions within the
County assess hazards and vulnerabilities and identifies a strategy to address them, creating an
ongoing list of goals, plans, objectives and projects that decrease or eliminate the effects of the
hazards and, importantly, prioritizes implementation of the initiatives.
The City of Miami Beach has participated in the LMS since 2000 and has been in compliance
since. City staff from Emergency Management, Grants, Environment 8 Sustainability and the
Building Department Floodplain Manager attend quarterly meetings and workshops, share
information and were part of the planning process for the 2025 updates. Projects listed in the
County LMS include G.O. Bond and Capital Improvement Projects.
The current plan expired September 15, 2025, but there is a grace period in which participating
agencies and jurisdictions will remain eligible to participate in FEMA HMA programs. The State
has asked that Florida counties collect the municipal adoption resolutions by December 31, 2025.
The packet of municipal adoptions will then be sent to the State by Miami -Dade County.
ANALYSIS
Participation in the LMS maintains the City's eligibility for state and federal mitigation grant
programs. Additionally, LMS adoption increases the City's percentage points under the Florida
Recovery Obligation Calculator (F-ROC) Program, resulting in a streamlined reimbursement
process following a storm or other natural or human -caused disaster.
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LMS participation also contributes to the Community Rating System (CRS) score, which results
in a reduction in Flood insurance premiums for Miami Beach property owners. By continuing to
adopt the LMS updates every five years, the City and our residents enjoy the benefits of additional
financial security and a more resilient community.
While there is no direct fiscal impact to the City budget, the current CRS rating for the City of
Miami Beach is a 5, which results in 20% — 25% savings in National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) premiums for property owners.
Points are given for LMS adoption in the Florida Recovery Obligation Calculator (F-ROC)
program, and the City currently has a guarantee of expedited reimbursement of nearly 56% of
eligible expenses after a hurricane or other natural disaster.
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://www.miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/citytlerkimeeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
The Local Mitigation Strategy is an important activity that is part of the City's commitment to
resilience. Staff from several departments provide input and ensure that the County includes and
prioritizes City mitigation projects in the LMS. Continued adoption of the LMS helps ensure that
the City's approach to mitigation complies with County, State and Federal guidance and
requirements, enabling access to all grants and other available funding for mitigation projects and
support.
Applicable Area
Citywide
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?
IR7
No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbvist 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
Emergency Management
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Sponsor(s)
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Adopt 2025 Miami -Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS). EM
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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