C7BC - Prioritize Stormwater Infrastructure

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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE, AS PART OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 CAPITAL BUDGET, THE INSTALLATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE TO CAPTURE AND TREAT “FIRST FLUSH” STORMWATER RUNOFF—INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INJECTION WELLS, INFILTRATION SYSTEMS, AND OTHER GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS—AT ALL STORMWATER OUTFALL LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, IN ORDER TO REDUCE STORMWATER POLLUTION BY DIVERTING AND FILTERING THE MOST POLLUTED PORTION OF RUNOFF BEFORE IT REACHES SURFACE OR GROUNDWATER SYSTEMS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY OPERATING EXPENDITURES THAT CAN BE REDUCED WITHOUT IMPACTING CURRENT LEVELS OF SERVICE TO FUND THIS CAPITAL PROJECT.  

December 17, 2025
Sponsors
City Attorney
Commissioner David Suarez
Commissioner David Suarez

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Resolutions - C7 BC

C7 BC A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE, AS PART OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 CAPITAL BUDGET, THE INSTALLATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE TO CAPTURE AND TREAT “FIRST FLUSH” STORMWATER RUNOFF—INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INJECTION WELLS, INFILTRATION SYSTEMS, AND OTHER GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS—AT ALL STORMWATER OUTFALL LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, IN ORDER TO REDUCE STORMWATER POLLUTION BY DIVERTING AND FILTERING THE MOST POLLUTED PORTION OF RUNOFF BEFORE IT REACHES SURFACE OR GROUNDWATER SYSTEMS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY OPERATING EXPENDITURES THAT CAN BE REDUCED WITHOUT IMPACTING CURRENT LEVELS OF SERVICE TO FUND THIS CAPITAL PROJECT. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE:
December 17, 2025
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE, AS PART OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 CAPITAL BUDGET, THE INSTALLATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE TO CAPTURE AND TREAT “FIRST FLUSH” STORMWATER RUNOFF—INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INJECTION WELLS, INFILTRATION SYSTEMS, AND OTHER GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS—AT ALL STORMWATER OUTFALL LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, IN ORDER TO REDUCE STORMWATER POLLUTION BY DIVERTING AND FILTERING THE MOST POLLUTED PORTION OF RUNOFF BEFORE IT REACHES SURFACE OR GROUNDWATER SYSTEMS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY OPERATING EXPENDITURES THAT CAN BE REDUCED WITHOUT IMPACTING CURRENT LEVELS OF SERVICE TO FUND THIS CAPITAL PROJECT.

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BACKGROUND/HISTORY

ANALYSIS

The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner 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 as part of the FY2027 annual 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

Citywide

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)

Commissioner David Suarez

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Prioritize Capture and Treatment of First Flush Stormwater Runoff in FY2027. (Suarez) CA

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