Res No 146-23-16079RESOLUTION NO. 146-23-16079
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, URGING THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE AND DEDICATE
FUNDING FOR THE BISCAYNE BAY WATER QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR
TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR CORRECTIONS AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami (the "City") is committed to environmental
conscientiousness, and declares that it is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of its
residents to reduce litter and pollutants that may enter the waters of Biscayne Bay; and
WHEREAS, Biscayne Bay is a critical and irreplaceable component of the environment, culture,
and economy of the City, Miami-Dade County, and the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Biscayne Bay has experienced negative environmental events in recent years,
including, but not limited to, seagrass die-offs, fish kills, and coral bleaching, which indicate Biscayne
Bay's health is in a precarious state and urgently needs to be protected; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature appropriated $20,000,000.00 to fund the Biscayne Bay
Water Quality Improvement Program (the "Program") to protect and improve the water quality of
Biscayne Bay in Fiscal Year 2023-24; and
WHEREAS, increased and continued funding is urgently needed to increase the rate of water
quality improvement projects and improve Biscayne Bay's health in Fiscal Year 2024-25 and future
fiscal years; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission urges the Florida Legislature to provide increased funding
and a dedicated funding source for the Program in Fiscal Year 2024-25 and in future fiscal years; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and welfare
of the City
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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Res. No. 146-23-16079
Section 1. Recitals. The above-stated recitals arc t111e and correct and are incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 2. Urging. That the City Commission hereby urges the Florida Legislature to
provide increased funding and a dedicated funding source for the Program in Fiscal Year 2024-25 and
in future fiscal years.
Section 3. Transmittal. That the City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution
to Governor Ron DcSantis, the Miami-Dade County State Legislative Delegation, and the Miami-Dade
County League of Cities.
Section 4. Corrections. Conforming language or technical scrivener-type corrections may
be made by the City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into the final resolution
for signature.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7•h day of November, 2023.
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY, AND
EXECUTION THEREOF:
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE
& BIERMAN, P.L.
CITY ATTORNEY
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Mayor Fernandez:
Vice Mayor Bonich:
Commissioner Calle:
Commissioner Corey:
Commissioner Liebman:
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Agenda Item No:5.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: November 7, 2023
Submitted by: Roger Pou
Submitting Department: City Manager
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA,
URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE AND DEDICATE FUNDING FOR THE BISCAYNE BAY
WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING
FOR CORRECTIONS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5 (MAYOR FERNÁNDEZ)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Memo - Resolution Urging Fl. Legislature to Increase and Dedicate Funding for Biscayne Bay Water Quality
Grants.DOCX
Resolution Urging Florida Legislature to Fund Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Grant Program.DOC
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:The Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Members of the City Commission
FROM:Lillian Arango and Tony Recio, City Attorneys
CC:Genaro “Chip” Iglesias
DATE:November 7, 2023 City Commission Meeting
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE AND
DEDICATE FUNDING FOR THE BISCAYNE BAY WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR
CORRECTIONSANDANEFFECTIVEDATE.
The accompanying Resolution was prepared and placed on the agenda at the request of
Mayor Javier Fernández to urge the Florida Legislature to increase and dedicate funding for the
Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Grant Program.
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