Res No 085-16-14640RESOLUTION NO.085-16-14640
A Resolution asking Miami-Dade County to require any
establishment that sells any kind of fishing tackle to display
warnings signs about proper use and disposal of fishing line,
hooks,and sinkers to prevent needless deaths of seabirds in a very
prominent place
WHEREAS,there presently exists no requirement to require any
establishment that sells any kind of fishing tackle to display,ina very prominent
place,warnings signs of at least 16"x 16"about proper use and disposal of fishing
line,hooks,and sinkers to prevent needless deaths of seabirds;and
WHEREAS,because fishing lineis thin and often clear,itis very difficult
for birds and animals toseeand they can easily brush up against itand become
entangled init;and
WHEREAS,once entangled,they may become injured,may drown,may
become strangled,or may starve to death;and
WHEREAS,seabirds naturally trytoeat seafood;and
WHEREAS,bait to catch fish is manufactured to resemble seafood;and
WHEREAS,many animals ingest fishing line,hooks,or sinkers,when itis
disposed of with unused bait attached toitor around it;and
WHEREAS,improper disposal of fishinglures causes needless agonizing
deaths of seabirds;and
WHEREAS,Pelican Harbor Seabird Station (PHSS)isa qualified facility
that treats injured seabirds and other wildlife;and
WHEREAS,PHSShasawealth of knowledge concerning howtoproperly
dispose of fishingline,hooks,andsinkerstoreduceharmtoanimalsandcanhelp
create the warning signs.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA
THAT:
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Res.No.085-16-14640
Section 1.The Mayor and Commission of the City of South Miami ask the
Commission of Miami-Dade County to require every establishment that sells
fishing tackle to display warning signs of at least 256 square inches (16"x16")
about proper use and disposal of fishing tackle and the reasons why,and what
happens when guidelines approved bythe Board of the Pelican Harbor Seabird
Station are not complied with.
Section 2.If any section clause,sentence,or phrase of this resolution isfor
any reason held invalid or unconstitutional bya court of competent jurisdiction,the
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section 3.This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption
by vote of the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of May 2016.
ATTEST:APPROVED:
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COMMISSION VOTE:5-0
Mayor Stoddard:Yea
Vice Mayor Welsh:Yea
Commissioner Edmond:Yea
Commissioner Harris:Yea
Commissioner Liebman:Yea
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