HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2021-3188RESOLUTION NO.2021 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING APRIL AS WATER
CONSERVATION MONTH IN THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, AND SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL "WYLAND MAYOR'S
CHALLENGE FOR WATER CONSERVATION" IN THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT
COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the importance of high -quality drinking
water to the public's health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has designated April as Water Conservation Month; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission further recognizes the importance of conserving this
precious resource; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach ("City") is within Miami -Dade County's
critical "water caution area" as declared by the South Florida Water Management District and our
limited water resources are being shared between our environment, agriculture, and urban areas;
and
WHEREAS, conservation plays an important role in protecting and preserving the delicate
ecosystem; and
WHEREAS, by conserving our water resources we are also saving money -- the more we
preserve the longer our water supply will last; and
WHEREAS, the City continues to explore ways to manage residential consumption of
water, and to inspire its residents to care for our natural resources; and
WHEREAS, annually, the National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation is held,
which is a healthy, non-profit water use and pollution reduction competition between cities with
the aim of promoting cleaner communities; and
WHEREAS, with the encouragement of the City, residents may register their participation
in the City's Challenge online by making simple pledges to decrease their water use and to reduce
pollution for the period of one year, thereby assisting the City to apply State and Federal water
conservation strategies and to target mandated reductions; and
WHEREAS, from April 1 - 30, 2021, the City wishes to inspire its residents and its
neighboring communities to take the "Wyland Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation" by
making a series of online pledges at www.mywaterpledge.com to reduce their impact on the
environment and to see immediate savings in their water bills.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recital paragraphs are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and the same are hereby made part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Declaring_ April as Water Conservation Month in the City of Sunny Isles Beach and
Supporting the National "Wyland Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation." The City of Sunny
Isles Beach declares that the month of April will be henceforth known as "Water Conservation
Month" in the City of Sunny Isles Beach. The City of Sunny Isles Beach supports the "Wyland
Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation" and that the program is to be implemented from April
1- 30, 2021, through a series of communication and outreach strategies.
Section 3. Direction to the City Clerk; Transmittal. The City Clerk is hereby directed to send
a copy of this Resolution to the Florida Legislature, the South Florida Water Management District,
the Board of County Commissioners of Miami -Dade County, and the American Water Works
Association, Florida Section.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall becdmA effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 115t' day of April 2021.
11, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND SUFFICIENCY:
Edward A. Dion, City Attorney
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Mayor Scholl (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Svechm (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Goldman (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra (Yes) (No)
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM:
Dana Goldman, Commissioner
DATE:
4/15/2021
Declaring April as Water Conservation Month and
RE:
Supporting National "Wyland Mayor's Challenge for
Water Conservation"
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration
REASONS:
State of Florida has designated April as Water Conservation Month
recognizing the importance of conserving this precious resource. City
Commission equally recognizes the importance of high -quality drinking
water to the public's health, safety and welfare. By conserving our
water resources we are also saving money -- the more we preserve
the longer our water supply will last. With the encouragement of the
City, residents may register their participation in the City's Challenge
online by making simple pledges to decrease their water use and to
reduce pollution for the period of one year, thereby assisting the City
to apply State and Federal water conservation strategies and to target
mandated reductions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Annually, the National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation is
held, and it is a healthy, non-profit competition for cleaner communities
and a water use and pollution reduction competition between cities.
April 1- 30, 2021, the City wishes to inspire its residents and its
neighboring communities to take the "Wyland Mayor's Challenge for
Water Conservation" by making a series of online pledges at
www.mywaterp[edge.com to reduce their impact on the environment
and to see immediate savings in their water, trash, and electricity bills.
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Item Number: 10.E.