C7BC - Phase Out Gas Floodlights in Lummus Park
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO ESTIMATE THE COST TO PHASE OUT THE USE OF PORTABLE, GAS-POWERED FLOODLIGHTS IN LUMMUS PARK, PARTICULARLY DURING SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON EACH YEAR (APRIL 1 – OCTOBER 31), AND TO SUBSTITUTE WITH MORE SUITABLE LIGHTING ALTERNATIVES, SUCH AS SHIELDED, LOW-MOUNTED AMBER, OR RED LED LIGHTS, IN ORDER TO PROTECT SEA TURTLES, ENHANCE OCEAN DRIVE AESTHETICS, AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO INCLUDE THE COST FOR THIS PROJECT AS A POSSIBLE BUDGET ENHANCEMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET PROCESS.
Sponsors
Commission Vote Result
7-0
PASSED
Detailed Information
Cached: 3 weeks agoResolutions - C7 BC
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Vice-Mayor David Suarez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The sponsor of this item requests that the Administration be prepared to address the fiscal impact of this proposed measure and to identify funding in the FY 2026 budget process.
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
South Beach
Is this a “Residents 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)
Vice-Mayor David Suarez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Remove Lummus Park Flood Lights to Protect Sea Turtles and Improve Ocean Drive Aesthetics. (Suarez) CA
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