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2 An ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City
3 of South Miami, Florida, related to the Code of Ordinances,
4 amending Section 2.26.12 (a) and (c) entitled "Green Task
5 Force," in order to amend the membership composition of the
6 Task Force; providing for severability, ordinances in conflict;
7 and providing an effective date.
8 WHEREAS, the City Commission created a Green Task Force by
9 Ordinance No. 26 -07 -1927 to allow for: study of and the application of LEED
10 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification to new or
I 1 remodeled city owned buildings; new building construction; development of a tree
12 master plan; evaluation of local incentives to promote LEED certification; and
13 develop language to encourage future commercial and residential developments to
14 be energy and water efficient; and
15 WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to amend Section 2.26.12 (a)
16 providing for the composition of the Task Force; and
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18 WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to amend Section 2.26.12 (c)
19 pursuant to Article II section 8 of the Charter, as amended on February 9, 2010.
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21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND
22 CITY COMMISSION OF THE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,
23 FLORIDA:
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25 Section 1: That the City Commission wishes to amend Sec. 2.26.12 (a) and
26 (c) as follows:
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28 (a) Created. There is hereby created a Green Task Force for the City. The
29 Task Force shall consist of seven (7) members:one (1) ..._m ber fforn the
31 Beard; ,) f*Rm the l4istorip, Presp vation — ;tiara; one (1) local one
32 developer; and two (2) six 6 residents from the City of South Miami. Eaeh
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34 Mayor and GewAnission to beeeme a member of the Green Task Force. The
35 Mayor- hall appoint the Beard's represent tfives, local developep-ead-twa
36 rp,;idents v.,ith the-eensent of th City C-Rmmisqian
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38 (e) Appointment and terms of members Member-,; of the:Pask Fefee shall be
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42 2008 Task Foree, and appr-ffldmately lh—adlf- o-f- the Task Verve will -be-ele-eted
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2 (c) Appointment and terms of members When there are more than five (5)
3 members on a board or committee each City Commissioner shall appoint
4 one person to serve as a representative on the board or committee, and all
5 members of such board or committee in excess of five (5) shall be appointed
6 by three 3) affirmative votes of the City Commission based on
7 recommendations submitted by any City Commissioner. When a board or
8 committee has less than five (5) members then the selection of all members
9 shall be by three (3) affirmative votes of the City Commission from
10 recommendations submitted by any City Commissioner. Reappointments
11 and/or replacements are to be made in the identical manner as the original
12 appointments.
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14 Section 2: This Ordinance shall be effective upon adoption on second reading.
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16 PASSED and ADOPTED this—day of 2010.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
1St Reading —
2nd Reading —
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
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ORDINANCE NO. 26 -07 -1927
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, RELATED TO THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY CODE, CREATING SECTION 2.26.12 ENTITLED "GREEN TASK
FORCE," IN ORDER TO CREATE A GREEN BUILDING COMMITTEE
FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT;AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the available scientific evidence suggest the existence of
serious and escalating threats to our environment as a result of a continuous increase
in the emission of greenhouse gas; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami has a unique opportunity to provide
leadership to develop sustainable communities based on environmental, cultural and
economic policies that protect our natural resources and quality of life through the
Green Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami can demonstrate leadership on
environment issues through the application of land use and zoning district
regulations which encourages efficient use of our natural resources; and
WHEREAS, at the City Commission meeting on May 15, 2007, the City
Administration presented a report on Green design initiatives and activities to protect
the quality of life in South Miami, which report recommended the establishment of a
Green Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a Green Task Force will allow for: study
of and the application of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Certification to new or remodeled city owned buildings; new building construction;
development of a tree master plan; evaluation of local incentives to promote LEED
certification; and develop language to encourage future commercial and residential
developments to be energy and water efficient.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1: The City of South Miami does hereby establish a Green Task Force.
Section 2: Sec. 2.26.12 of the City of South Miami Code is created to read:
Sec. 2.26.12 Green Task Force.
(a) Created. There is hereby created a Green Task Force for the City. The Task
Force shall consist of seven (7) members:
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, one (1) member from the Environmental
Review and Preservation Board; one (1) from the Planning Board; one (1) from the
Historic Preservation Board; one (1) local developer; and two (2) residents from the
City of South Miami. Each of the Boards shall recommend from its membership a
representative to the Mayor and Commission to become a member of the Green Task
Force, The Mayor shall appoint the Board's representatives, local developer and two
residents with the consent of the City Commission.
(b)=Vie€-Chair and staff. The City Commission shall select a member of the
Commission to serve as the - chair'of the Task Force. The City Manager or
designee shall serve as the Executive Secretary to the Task Force.
(c) Appointment and terms of members. Members of the Task Force shall be
appointed by the mayor with advice and consent of the City Commission to two year
terms or until their successor is appointed. The members may serve up to three
consecutive terms. Staggered terms will be implemented with the 2008 Task Force,
and approximately half of the Task Force will be elected annually.
(d) Resignation and Vacancies. If a vacancy occurs on the Task Force for any
reason, the mayor shall nominate a replacement for the unexpired portion of the
term.
(e) Attendance. A member missing three (3) consecutive meetings or five (5) non-
consecutive meetings per calendar year will result in removal from the Task Force.
(f) Quorum. A quorum shall be four (4) members. An affirmative vote of the
majority of the members present shall be required to pass upon any matter the
committee recommends.
(g) Duties. The duties of the Task Force shall include, but are not limited to:
(i) Development of goals, criteria and strategies for maximizing green
building design and energy and water efficient construction in the
City of South Miami for future residential and commercial
development consistent with LEED certification standards;
(ii) Coordination of green building issues and policy development with
City departments;
(iii) Support for the integration of green building and energy and water
efficient practices into City departments;
(iv) Coordination of the technical review of the City Tree Master Plan and
participation of the Planning Department in the preparation of
programs and plans that support green design and energy and water
efficient practices as well as cultural and economic policies that
protect our natural resources and quality of life;
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Develop and oversee a green building and energy and water efficient
training program for City departments;
Develop potential local incentives to promote LEED certification; and
Develop a Green Building Compliance Guide.
(h) Compensation. Task Force shall not receive compensation for their services.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 4. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be codified and included in the Code of Ordinances.
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately at the time of its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this //� day of � > 2007
ATTEST: /
ITY
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CLERK 0
1st Reading: 8/21/07
2nd Reading: 9/4/07
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY A EY
COMMISSION VOTE:
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Mayor Feliu
Yea
Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
Yea
Commissioner Bins:
Yea
Commissioner Beckman:
Yea
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