C7X - Establish No-wake Zones Priority

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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CITY’S UNIQUE COASTAL AND MARINE RESOURCES, INCLUDING MANY ISLAND COMMUNITIES SUCH AS HIBISCUS ISLAND, PALM ISLAND, STAR ISLAND, AND THE VENETIAN ISLANDS; ACKNOWLEDGING THE PRESENCE OF THE MIAMI BEACH MARINA, OTHER MARINAS, KAYAK LAUNCHES, AND WATER RECREATION FACILITIES; AND DIRECTING THAT THE CREATION OF A NO-WAKE ZONE AROUND SUCH ISLANDS, MARINAS, KAYAK LAUNCHES, AND WATER RECREATION AREAS BE ESTABLISHED AS A LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY FOR THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. Β 

September 3, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner David Suarez

Detailed Information

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Resolutions - C7 X

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE:
September 3, 2025
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CITY’S UNIQUE COASTAL AND MARINE RESOURCES, INCLUDING MANY ISLAND COMMUNITIES SUCH AS HIBISCUS ISLAND, PALM ISLAND, STAR ISLAND, AND THE VENETIAN ISLANDS; ACKNOWLEDGING THE PRESENCE OF THE MIAMI BEACH MARINA, OTHER MARINAS, KAYAK LAUNCHES, AND WATER RECREATION FACILITIES; AND DIRECTING THAT THE CREATION OF A NO-WAKE ZONE AROUND SUCH ISLANDS, MARINAS, KAYAK LAUNCHES, AND WATER RECREATION AREAS BE ESTABLISHED AS A LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY FOR THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

RECOMMENDATION

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner David Suarez.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

None.

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 David Suarez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Establish No Wake Zones as 2026 Legislative Priority. (Suarez) CA

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