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APPLICATION No. 9 CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSERVATION ELEMENT AMENDMENTS 1. Add a new Objective 6 and policies 6A — 6 as follows: Objective 6. Protect and enhance local ecosystems, optimizing the co-benefits of coastal buffers, mangrove areas, urban reforestation and expanded green infrastructure in creating a healthy, enjoyable and climate change resilient environment. Policy 6A. The City shall support local, County and regional environmental restoration, mitigation and adaptation management initiatives, and efforts to improve the resiliency of natural lands and systems to potential climate change. Policy 6B. The City, in coordination with other agencies, shall consider and seek to accommodate the climate adaptation needs of native plant and animal species. Policy 6C. The City, in coordination with other agencies, shall promote species diversity, the planting of native landscapes, and sustainable urban forest landscape practices to protect the health and resiliency of natural systems to potential climate change. Policy 6D. The City, in coordination with other agencies, should seek to protect coastal ecosystems from contamination resulting from inundation, structural failure, or abandonment resulting from sea level rise, storm events, or other climate related impacts. Policy 6E. The City will protect and enhance its coastal resources and shoreline through implementation of stabilization projects in accordance with the recommendations of the 2009 Shoreline Stabilization Study. 2. Add a new Conservation Element Monitoring Measures Section as follows: The following Monitoring Measures will be utilized by the City in its ongoing planning programs and Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal process to measure progress in achieving the objectives of the Conservation Element: Monitoring Measure(s): 1. Achievement of resource quality standards. 2. Achievement of resource conservation goals. 3. Policy Implementation Status. A-37