C7AR - Support Miami-dade Seawall Ordinance

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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORT AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE. Β 

June 25, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Commission Vote Result

7-0

PASSED

Resolution: 2025-33753
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Detailed Information

Cached: 3 weeks ago

Resolutions - C7 AR

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE:
June 25, 2025
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY SEAWALL ORDINANCE, AS SPONSORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER EILEEN HIGGINS AND HEARD BEFORE THE MIAMI-DADE PORT AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ON JUNE 11, 2025; RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWALL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, COASTAL RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY; URGING THE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT EFFICIENT PERMITTING PROCESSES AND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY TO EXPEDITE SEAWALL AND BULKHEAD PROJECTS; AND CALLING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN COASTAL RESILIENCE.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The attached resolution is presented at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex Fernandez.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

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.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONCLUSION

Applicable Area

Citywide

Is this a β€œResidents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?

Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?

No

No

Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist 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

City Attorney

Sponsor(s)

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Co-sponsor(s)

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Condensed Title

Express Support for Proposed County Seawall Ordinance (Fernandez/Dominguez) CA

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