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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2026-4037RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - ® ?J rl A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE 2025-2030 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM PROJECTS TO BECOME A PART OF THE LOCAL AND STATEWIDE HAZARD MITIGATION STRATEGY; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency funded a national initiative to help communities develop local mitigation strategies that identify projects to mitigate the effects of natural disasters and to identify sources of funds to address those problems; and WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Commerce administers a contract with Miami -Dade County to provide funding for local governments to jointly develop a Local Mitigation Strategy as a component of the Statewide Mitigation Strategy that is managed by the Florida Division of Emergency Management; and WHEREAS, the County previously entered into agreements with local municipalities to establish a unified process for developing the Local Mitigation Strategy and convey funds for participation in the plan development; and WHEREAS, the 2025-2030 Miami -Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy was introduced to the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners on February 10, 2026, and later adopted on April 21, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Local Mitigation Strategy develops a comprehensive approach to effectively reduce the impact of current and future hazards and risks faced by local communities within Miami -Dade County; and WHEREAS, the Local Mitigation Strategy meets State contract requirements and was accomplished with the participation of local governments, the Miami -Dade School Board, and a broad range of private not -for -profit agencies, businesses and universities coordinated by the Miami -Dade Office of Emergency Management; and WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that the City's participation in the County's Adopted Local Mitigation Strategy, attached hereto, in part, as Exhibit "A," serves a critical public purpose and ultimately benefits residents and businesses affected by flood events and other natural disasters; and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds the adoption of the 2025-2030 Miami -Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy to be in the best interest and welfare of the residents of this City. R2026 Adopt MDC Local Mitigation Strategy 2025-2030.doc Page 1 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Adoption of the 2025-2030 Miami -Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy. The City Commission hereby adopts the Miami -Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy, attached hereto as Exhibit "A." Section 2. Authorization of the City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to identify and prioritize potential mitigation projects to be included within Miami -Dade County's Local Mitigation Strategy Plan, and to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution. Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective upon its execution. c ff Y 0 R, ! ji �. g. C . ATTE$T: k:• =1110111ft!EA PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1811 ay of ne, 2026. Larisa Svechin, Mayor Mauricko Betancj r, CIVIC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: /^ Alain E. Bbileau, City Attorney Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. Moved by: wig Seconded by: V10"19 Vote: Mayor Svechin (Yes) (No) Vice Mayor Viscarra (Yes) (No) Commissioner Joseph es) (No) Commissioner Lama &(Yes) (No) Commissioner Stuyvesant Ll (Yes) (No) R2026 Adopt MDC Local Mitigation Strategy 2025-2030.doc Page 2 of 2 awaxam thw4g@ @sM. I @ 3.9 0 ON a 8 m OWN Q so@ TR an amMim 20 h @ 4 A I R 91 ry 0 RAM@ E 00*000 04*0 0 Lm @Dows 0gig. 00 Ih, beSS @ ERj FS90@9 a O@a MO goes a pw 00*00b ****mq LMS 2025-2030 INTRODUCTION PART 1: THE STRATEGY The Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) is a comprehensive plan designed to reduce the community's long-term vulnerability to disasters. This plan forms the foundation of Miami - Dade County's approach to mitigation initiatives and establishes the county's eligibility for Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) funding. The mitigation objectives and goals deter- mined in this plan are informed by an assessment of the hazards unique to Miami -Dade County. As a living document, the LMS Plan is revised to integrate necessary changes identified by whole community partners under the direction of Miami -Dade County De- partment of. Emergency Management (DEM). This plan was published on the DEM website for public review and. feedback received was integrated prior to submission to the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for approval. The LMS Plan was presented to the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption in 2026. A review of the changes that have been made to the LMS since its last adoption in 2020 is provided in Part 4: Appendix A. Purpose The purpose of the LMS is to develop a comprehensive approach to effectively reduce the impact of current and future hazards and risks faced by local communities within Mi- ami -Dade County. ' The LMS accomplishes this through the following measures: • A planning process that encourages whole community participation and input; • Review and incorporation of community plans, local, state and federal regulations and guidance, studies, reports and technical information; • Overview of past and present occurrences and projected future hazard events; • Linkage of mitigation measures and actions to the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA); • Identification of measures and actions as LMS Projects are accomplished, are planned for implementation, or identified as potential or future initiatives • Identification of potential or actual funding sources; • Integration of GIS to provide maps to illustrate hazard and risk areas, consequence analysis and mitigation measures; • Annual reviews and updates; • Regular meetings, informational messaging, trainings and workshops to engage the mitigation participants; • An identified process for monitoring the overall progress of mitigation strategies and documentation of completed initiatives. 1 EMAP 2016 Standard 4.2.1 P1-3 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY This strategy will continuously evolve to address current and future risk and vulnerability. How to Use This Plan The LMS is divided into five (5) parts: Part 1 — The Strategy (LMS-Part 1) — Provides an overview of the LMS and identifies how the plan is implemented, updated, and informed by legal authorities. This part sets forth the goals and objectives for mitigation actions. It also includes the hazards assess- ment along with rationale for inclusion or omission of hazards in our strategy and infor- mation about varying jurisdictional vulnerabilities. Part 2 — The Projects (LMS--Part 2)'_ Contains the methodology for how mitigation pro- jects are submitted, prioritized,2 and tracked. Also includes the list of projects identified by the LMS Working Group members for mitigation actions that are planned, in progress, or completed. This part also highlights case studies of projects completed within the last four years. Part 3 — Funding (LMS-Part 3) — Identifies potential funding sources for mitigation pro- jects. Part 4 — Appendices (LMS-Part 4) — This section contains a number of supportive doc- uments including: • List of Updates made to the plan since the last adoption • List of LMS members including Steering Committee, Working Group and Subcom- mittees • Miami -Dade Resolution Adopting the LMS • State Letter approving the LMS • FEMA Letter approving the LMS • Local Charter information for the Metropolitan form of Government • Integration Document • Municipal Integration of the LMS • Community and Economic Profile Part 5 — Flooding NFIP & CRS (LMS-Part 5) — Contains information specific to flood management plans and identifies activities and information in support of the CRS pro- gram. 2 EMAP 2016 Standard 4.2.3 P1-4 LMS 2025-2030 LMS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE PART 1: THE STRATEGY The LMS is a compilation of initiatives that are identified and supported by the LMS Chair, LMS Co -Chair, the Steering Committee (LMSSC), the Working Group (LMSWG), sub- committees and ultimately adopted by local governing bodies. A complete list of the par- ticipants of the LMS are listed in LMS-Part 4 Appendices B and C. LMS Chair The Miami -Dade County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) Mitigation Plan- ner serves as the LMS Chair. The LMS Chair is responsible for updating and maintaining the LMS Plan, coordinating meetings and trainings, reviewing and archiving LMS projects, and disseminating information pertinent to the mitigation goals and objectives set forth in the LMS. The LMS Chair also serves as the LMSSC Chair. This involves scheduling and presiding over the LMS meetings. The LMS Chair participates in workshops, trainings, and confer- ences throughout the year to benefit the LMS. Additionally, the LMS Chair maintains a distribution list of individuals interested in mitigation and is responsible for the website updates. LMS Co -Chair The LMS Co -Chair is an appointed position by the LMS Chair and assists the LMS Chair with administrative responsibilities, LMS plan updates, and mitigation initiatives as well as providing consultation to the LMS Chair. The LMS Co -Chair is also responsible to stand in for the LMS Chair in case of any unforeseen absences. P1-5 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY LMS Steering Committee The LMSSC acts as a "Board -of -Directors" and is responsible for the development of policy guidance. Members of the LMSSC are representative of the organizations found within the larger Working Group (i.e. municipal, county, educational, not -for -profits, pri- vate sectors and individuals). The LMSSC acts as a review committee for the establish- ment of this LMS and the prioritization of the projects therein when a limited funding source is available. Membership on any committee shall be voluntary and subject to the review and approval of the LMSWG. A committee member who fails to attend a reason- able number of committee meetings may be dropped from participation in the committee by a majority vote of the other members of that committee. Any planning and program development matters are addressed as needed in LMSSC meetings and open forums in the LMS quarterly meetings. LMS Working Group The LMSWG is composed of representatives from eight main groups: • Municipalities • County Departments • Colleges and Universities • Hospitals and Health Care • Private Non -Profits • Private Sector/Businesses • Regional, State and Federal Partners • Other Stakeholders, including private citizens The makeup of the LMSWG is not limited to any organization or jurisdiction. Numerous others have expressed the desire to participate in the LMS and are welcome to do so. Each organization is encouraged to solicit participation and commentary from its citizens, employees, and members.3 To be considered a participant of the LMS and receive the benefits thereof, a municipality, County Department or any other organization must attend at least two (2) of the last four (4) quarterly meetings held. The agencies that are participating in the LMSWG are iden- tified in Part 4 Appendix B. 3 EMAP 2016 Standard 4.4.1(2) P1-6 LMS 2025-2030 Municipal Participation PART 1: THE STRATEGY Within Miami -Dade County the following municipalities are active participants of the LMS Working Group. City of Aventura City of Homestead City of O a-locka Bal Harbour Village Village of Key Biscayne Villa a of Palmetto Bay Town of Bay Harbor Islands Town of Medley Villa - a of Pinecrest Village of Biscayne Park City of Miami. Citv of South Miami City of Coral Gables City of Miami Beach City of Sunny Isles Beach ._ Town of Cutler Bay City of Miami Gardens Town of Surfside City of Doral Town of Miami Lakes City of Sweetwater Village of El Portal Miami Shores Village Village of Virginia Gardens Florida City City of Miami Springs City of West Miami Town of Golden Beach City of North Miami Indian Creek Village City of Hialeah Gardens North Bay Village Miami -Dade County (unin- cor orated areas Cit of Hialeah City of North Miami Beach For the remainder of this document municipalities will be referred to by only the name and not the full title (e.g. City of Coral Gables will be referred to as Coral Gables). LMS Subcommittees To streamline the LMSWG's activities, various subcommittees may be formed as needed to address an area of concern. The formation and disbandment of subcommittees is done in correlation with trending issues that are addressed by the LMSWG members. A list of possible subcommittees can be found in Part 4 Appendix C. Meetings The LMSWG meets once each calendar quarter and the LMSSC and LMS Subcommit- tees meet as needed. Meeting announcements are posted on the LMS webpage, and emails are sent to the LMSDistribution List which is maintained by the LMS Chair and Co -Chair. The representatives are encouraged to notify the public or other interested parties about meeting dates at least 30-days prior to each meeting. Meeting times, dates and locations will be posted on the LMS website: https://www.miamidade.gov/_global/emergency/local- mitigation-strategy.page Meeting notes and attendance records are kept by the LMS Chair and Co -Chair and are available upon request. P1-7 LMS 2025-2030 PLANNING PROCESS4 PART 1: THE STRATEGY The LMS Chair with the assistance of the LMS Steering Committee, and input from the LMSWG, LMS subcommittees, and the public, updates and maintains this plan. Updates are based on factors such as recent disaster events, changes in Local, State, and Federal policies, emerging issues such as aging infrastructure, and new development projects that impact Miami -Dade County communities. The LMS Chair includes a listing of the revisions made to this plan in relation to these factors, which is documented in the Part 4 Appendix A: List of LMS Changes. Annual Updates The LMS is updated on an annual basis. These updates are based on reviews from the LMS Chair and input from partners regarding the effectiveness of the plan in reducing the County's vulnerability to hazards and in achieving LMS goals. Any proposed changes are reviewed for integration with the LMS and Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) crosswalks provided by FDEM, the Emergency Management Accreditation Pro- gram (EMAP) Standards, the Community Rating System (CRS) Coordinator's Manual, and the Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA). An annual update to the LMS is provided to the State by the last working day of January and the documents are subsequently posted on the Miami -Dade County website. Five -Year Update A complete State and Federal review and approval of this plan is conducted on a five- year cycle. The plan has undergone review and approval from FDEM with delegated authority from FEMA every five (5) years since 2000. This current plan is in effect from 2025-2030. The five-year review process incorporates the annual updates and a review of the FDEM LMS Crosswalk. FDEM notifies the LMS Chair 12-months in advance of the plan expiration date. The LMS Plan is updated and prepared at least eight (8) months prior to its expiration for public review and comments on the plan. Once all comments are reviewed and incorporated, the updated LMS is submitted to FDEM by the LMS Chair for review no later than six (6) months prior to its expiration date. FDEM will review the LMS Plan and provide comments, and if needed, the LMS Chair will make revisions to satisfy any State LMS Crosswalk deficiencies. Once the plan has been approved by the State and FEMA, individual jurisdictions and agencies must adopt the plan and provide the resolutions adopting the plan to the LMS Chair so that they may be forwarded to the State and FEMA to receive approved status. 4 EMAP 2016 Standard 4.2.1.(2) im 06000• LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY 2025 LMS Update Management Plan (LMS-PUMP) The planning process for the 5-year update for the LMS began at the December 14, 2023 Quarterly Meeting. At this meeting the LMS Chair presented and dis- cussed the LMS Planning Update Management Plan (LMS-PUMP). This plan in- cluded the schedule for updating the LMS, the information that would be re- quested, the schedule for meetings and workshops that would discuss various el- ements of the plan and the expected roles and responsibilities of the entities in- volved in the update process. In the LMS-PUMP, the following major milestones of the update process were pre- sented: Gam: =25, AR --FEE. =& 2xp vole AH® 5 . 425 L,e7E3.., .:.1'f :- ij '-i The roles and responsibilities of the entities involved in the update process are as follows: LMS Chair Responsible for the overall update process. This includes: • Ensures that the new plan meets all the policy requirements for a FEMA approved plan • Provides the LMSWG with a process to update the plan and organizes all the required meetings and, discussions • Documents the meetings, discussions and updates of the plan • Directs the meetings and discussions • Implements the approval process LMSSC • Participate in all PUC meetings and quarterly LMS meetings • Reviews plan and provides recommendations for plan updates • Review draft edits to plan volumes, and approve changes P1-9 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY Plan Update Committee (PUC) • Participates in the PUC meetings and drafts initial edits to the plan elements • PUC members may attend all or a selection of the PUC meetings based on expertise and areas of interest LMSWG • Participate in all PUC meetings and quarterly LMS meetings • Reviews plan and provides recommendations for plan updates • Review draft edits to plan volumes, and approve changes Jurisdictions, Special Taxing Districts and Agencies with Boards • Must provide updates regarding how they implement the mitigation plan in their own planning efforts • Must submit the approved plan for adoption by their boards and councils Florida Division of Emergency Management • Provides support regarding policy, guidance and procedures regarding the development of hazard mitigation plans and their updates • Reviews and approves hazard mitigation plans through their 5-year cycle updates • Provides training regarding policy, guidance and procedures regarding the development of hazard mitigation plans and the approval process • Coordinates the review and approval process between FEMA and local gov- ernments The LMS-PUMP describes the major elements of the LMS Plan that require dis- cussion, collaboration, and input from the community to be updated. These ele- ments require discussion within the Plan Update Committee (PUC) meetings. The PUC is composed of the LMS Steering Committee (LMSSC) and any LMSWG committee members that volunteer to join each individual PUC meeting. For a complete list of all the LMS Working Group members that were invited to these planning meetings, refer to Appendix B. The LMS-PUMP also states that FEMA policy requires participating jurisdictions to be part of the development of the haz- ard mitigation plan to receive FEMA approval and the benefits of that approval. The following table describes the plan elements and the parties involved in their update: (Part 1 — The Strategy) Policies, Ordinances and Programs Affecting Mitiga- tion Agencies need to pro- vide updates regard- ing how the plan is im- plemented locally in their own planning processes Jurisdictions, Special Taxing Dis- tricts and Agencies with Boards USK LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY Plan.E1ement... Collaboration, neetled: Res _onsible :Parties (Part 1 — The Strategy) Hazards from the PUC will review section in ad - Analysis of all Hazards most recently updated vance of working meetings, and from THIRA THIRA need to be re- provide written edits to LMS viewed to determine Chair consideration in the LMS LMSWG will provide input and consensus of Hazards during quarterly meetings (Part 1 — The Strategy) Mit- Mitigation goals and PUC will review section in ad- igation Goals and Objec- objectives. will be eval- vance of working meetings, and tives uated to ensure align- provide written edits to LMS ment with community Chair needs as well as up- dated Hazard analysis LMSWG will provide input and consensus on goals and objec- tives during quarterly meetings (Part 2 — The Projects) Pri- This element focuses PUC will review section in ad- oritizing Mitigation Initia- on the criteria for prior- vance of working meetings, and tives itizing mitigation ac- provide written edits to LMS tions and projects. Chair The process will be re- viewed to ensure ac- Updated criteria will be presented tions and projects are at quarterly meeting for LMSWG prioritized according review and discussion to need and benefit. This section also in- LMS Chair will provide survey for cludes the mitigation input project list for the county since the last LMSWG members will provide plan update. responses and updates regard- ing their respective completed projects since the last plan up- date. (Part 3 — Funding) The Section will be re- PUC will review section in ad - Funding viewed to ensure ac- vance of working meetings, and curate and up to date provide written edits to LMS information on all Chair funding sources and programs, identify any potential new sources of funding, and P1-11 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY PI_an Element;.; Collaboration needed: Res onsi:ble,Pa;rfiaes_. , provide additional guidance on how to - navigate these sources to maximize funding opportunities (Part 4: The Appendices) Relevant plans will be PUC members will be assigned a The Appendices — Appen- listed, plan elements plan/plans in advance. PUC dix H: Integration Docu- will be identified for members will review their respec- ment each plan, and re- tive assignment ahead of working views will occur to en- meetings, and provide written ed- sure significant ele- its to LMS Chair ments and . priorities from other plans align LMS Chair will consult with origi- with LMS Plan. Addi- nal plan authors for final consen- tionally, any actions sus prior to adoption of this sec - needed to bring plans tion. into alignment will be noted. (Part 4: The Appendices) Existing maps will be LMS Chair will meet with County The Appendices updated to current GIS department to make needed data. Additional map- updates. ping needs will be identified based on available research, current hazard analy- sis, state hazard miti- gation plan, and oth- ers sources as appro- priate. For meetings and discussions scheduled with topics from the LMS-PUMP, relevant materials were forwarded to PUC members ahead of the meetings to provide a better understanding of the elements that were being discussed. PUC members were given an opportunity to provide input during the meetings or in writing via email. P1-12 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY The following table details when the LMS Quarterly and PUC meetings were held to host discussions about the elements of LMS Plan broken down by topic: Date Meetin December 14, LMS Q4 • Presentation of LMS PUMP North Dade Regional Li- 2023 brary February 29, PUC • (Part 1 — The Strategy) Analy- Remote: 2024 sis of all Hazards from THIRA Microsoft Teams March 14, 2024 PUC • (Part 1 — The Strategy) Mitiga- Remote: tion Goals and Objectives Microsoft Teams March 28, 2024 LMS - • Presentation and Discussion of In person Q1 Hazards, Goals and Objectives April 23, 2024 PUC • (Part 2 — The Projects) Prioritiz- Remote: ing Mitigation Initiatives Microsoft Teams June 27, 2024 LMS — • Presentation and discussion of In person Q2 Prioritization of Projects • Deadline to provide agency up- dates (self -reported elements not requiring discussion), Policies, Ordinances and _ Programs Af- fecting Mitigation (See Part 1: The Strategy of the LMS Plan) • Deadline to provide survey re- sponses for completed projects See Part 2: The Projects July 30, 2024 PUC • (Part 4: The Appendices) The Remote: Appendices — Appendix H: Inte- Microsoft Teams ration Document August 28, 2024 PUC • (Part 3 — Funding) The Funding Remote: Microsoft Teams Review and Revision Criteria The LMS will be updated by the LMS Chair with the assistance of the LMSSC and input from the LMSWG. Most revisions made to each section of this document were based upon the LMS-PUMP explained earlier in this document and LMSWG meetings that gen- erally discussed the following questions: 1. Have there been any new mandates from Federal, State or Local agencies that require changes to the LMS? Any new or changing laws, policies or regulations? P1-13 LM S 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY 2. Are there any societal developments or significant changes in the community that must be added to the current LMS? Does the LMS still reflect the concerns of the community? Are the demographics the same? Has there been any growth or devel- opment in hazard areas? 3. Have there been any changes in funding sources or requirements? 4. Should the LMS be updated to include any new forms of hazards or areas of vulnera- bility within Miami -Dade County communities? 5. Have there been any changes in the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP), THIRA, or any other planning documents? 6. Have any of the mitigation opportunities been implemented? Are the priorities for implementation the same? 7. What are the recommendations or lessons learned from any major incidents that have occurred during the past five-year update period? Public Review and Comment The latest published version of the LMS Plan is posted on the Miami -Dade County web - site: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/emergency/local-mitigation-strategy.page for public review and commentary. Any comments received through this medium will be in- corporated through the revision process identified above. Comments can be sent to the following email address mdlms(cD-miamidade.gov. DEM will post messages via the different social media platforms and the Miami -Dade County website to encourage Miami -Dade community members to review and comment on the Plan. Incorporation of Existing Plans and Strategies As part of the planning process, the LMSWG performed a review of local policies and plans to create an Integration Document (Part 4 Appendix H). The LMS Chair, as part of the LMS-PUMP, coordinated a planning meeting facilitated by FEMA contractors through their BRIC Direct Technical Assistance grant program. Opportunities for plan integration of policies, ordinances and programs were discussed so that they could be memorialized in the LMS Plan. Areas for opportunity where mitigation may be better aligned are also notated. The Integration Document in Part 4 Appendix H includes evaluations of the following: Miami -Dade County Resilient305 Strategy • Miami -Dade County Sea Level Rise Strategy • Miami -Dade County Thrive305 Action Plan • Miami -Dade County DEM Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan (PDRP) • 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) • Miami -Dade County Extreme Heat Action Plan 2022 • Miami -Dade County DEM Recovery Support Function (RSF) Mitigation Annex P1-14 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY • Miami -Dade County DEM Flood Response Plan • Miami -Dade County DEM Recovery Plan (July 2022) • Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) 3.0 • Municipal Watershed Master Plans and Stormwater Master Plans Plan Adoption Once the plan has been approved by FDEM and FEMA, it will be submitted to the Miami - Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption. Miami -Dade County has. a metropolitan form of government with its own Home Rule Charter (Part 4 — Appen- dix G). Once the BCC passes a resolution, that action automatically includes all the Mu- nicipalities within the County. In the event a Municipality does not wish to participate in the action, that Municipality must, through their own resolution, opt out. However, FEMA requires that each jurisdiction, special tax district, institution or agency governed by a board or council adopt the LMS Plan through their own resolution to receive approval and the benefits of approval. Miami -Dade County communities that wish to utilize the LMS as their Floodplain Man- agement Plan for credit under the CRS Program, must also adopt the LMS. Copies of the local adoption must be sent to the LMS Chair to be incorporated into LMS-Part 4. A copy of the official plan adoption document can be found in Part 4 Appendix D. P1-15 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY POLICIES, ORDINANCES AND PROGRAMS AFFECTING MITIGATION 5 There are many federal, state and county laws and policies that affect hazard mitigation and all the members of the LMSWG. Some of those are: Federal - 1 . The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, P.L. 93-288 as amended (The Stafford Act) is interpreted by Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regula- tion (44 CFR) and governs FEMA and emergency management and sets forth the federal concepts for hazard mitigation. It also defines the Coastal Barriers Resources Act (44 CFR 206 subpart J) and describes floodplain and environmental management (Parts 9 and 10). 2. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA-2K) has also redefined parts of The Stafford Act and those changes have been incorporated into this document. Much of FEMA has been further redefined by the "Post -Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006," which was enacted by Congress and signed into law by the President in the fall of 2006. 3. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Community Rating System (CRS) FLA-15, July 1996, sets up a community rating system for flood insurance of- fering incentives for communities and credits for identified floodplain management ac- tivities. 4. National Fire Code, 1993 and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code define uniform fire safety standards adopted by rule by the State Fire Marshal. 5. Title 15 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which defines the Coastal Zone Manage- ment Act (15 CFR Parts 923 and 930). 6. Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulation which defines the National Environmental Policy Act including such mitigation measures as included in the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (Part 61), Toxic Substances Control Act (Part 763), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and CERCLA (the Super - fund). 7. Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations that defines the Occupational Safety and Health Act containing many hazard mitigation measures. 8. Presidential Decision Directives 39 and 62 are the authorities directing the develop- ment of terrorism response. 5 EMAP 2016 Standard 4.2.4 (1) P1-16 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY 9. Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 8: National Preparedness was released in March 2011. The goal of PPD 8 is to strengthen the security and resilience of the U.S. through five (5) preparedness mission areas — Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Re- sponse and Recovery. a. National Protection Framework follows the guiding principles of resilience and scalability, a risk informed culture and shared responsibility. b. National Mitigation Framework establishes a common platform for coordinating and addressing how the Nation manages risk through mitigation capabilities. c. National Response Framework includes establishing a safe and secure environ- ment moving towards recovery. d. National Disaster Recovery Framework focuses on how to best restore, rede- velop and revitalize the community and build a more resilient Nation. 10. National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP): provides a framework for programs and initiatives for the protection of Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (Cl/KR) and ensures that resources are applied where they offer the most benefit for mitigating risk. 11. PPD — 21 Critical Infrastructure and Resilience establishes a national policy on critical infrastructure security and resilience State 1. State of Florida Statutes which are pertinent to hazard mitigation include: a. Chapter 161 — Beach and Shore Preservation b. Chapter 163 — Conservation, Aquifer Recharge and Drainage Element c. Chapter 255 — Public Property and Public Buildings d. Chapter 373 — Water Resources e. Chapter 380 — FDEP Resilient Florida Program f. Chapter 403 — Environment Controls 2. The South Florida Water Management District is a regional government agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state through managing and protecting water resources including balancing and improving water quality, flood con- trol, natural systems and water supply. P1-17 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY 3. South Florida Fire Prevention Code 1992-93 (adopted by the County Commission) defines standards for fire prevention and allows controlled burns as mitigation. County 1. Board of County Commission Resolutions a. R-572-00, which establishes the Miami -Dade Local Mitigation Strategy as official county policy. b. R-710-05, which authorizes the County Manager to apply for, receive, expend and amend applications for projects listed in the Miami -Dade Local Mitigation Strategy. c. R-451-14, which requires all County infrastructure projects to consider potential impacts of sea level rise during all project phases. 2. Pertinent Miami -Dade County laws include codes and ordinances that govern the un- incorporated and municipal activities, as follows: a. Chapter 8(b) of the county code, which deals with emergency management. b. Chapter 11(c), covering Development within Flood Hazard Districts. c. Chapter 17, i.e. the Housing Code, focused on maintaining the housing stock in decent safe and sanitary conditions. d. Chapter 18b covering right-of-way landscaping. e. Chapter 24 covering the activities of the Miami -Dade Division Environmental Re- sources Management (DERM) for permitting hazardous materials. f. Chapter 28 of the county code which deals with subdivision regulations. g. Chapter 33, covering zoning activities for approval of a development of regional impact. h. Floodplain Management Program sets the criteria for elevations and assesses the risks for flooding for different areas of the County. i. Miami -Dade County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) man- dates that municipalities have emergency management plans, as well as recom- mends the performance of hazard mitigation activities. j. Miami -Dade County Comprehensive Land Use Plan dictates current land use and controls future land use and growth throughout the county. P1-18 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY k. The Public Works Manual, especially Section D5, concerning coastal construction. I. Miami -Dade County Environmental Protection Ordinance, Coastal and Freshwater Wetlands Regulations. 3. Miami -Dade County Special Assessment Districts can provide tree -trimming pro- grams that prevent more severe damage during windstorms. 4. On March 1, 2002, the Florida Building Code (FBC), was adopted by Miami -Dade County and all the Municipalities, consequently replacing the South Florida Building Code. The High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) portions of the code are applicable to Miami -Dade and Broward Counties only, the HVHZ sections of the FBC in addition to the most current ASCE- 7 standard contains stricter design and construction measures, especially to protect windows, walls, and roof from wind-bom debris. In 2012, the FBC was amended to include flood protection measures and, use of ASCE- 24. 5. The Local Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement with Miami -Dade County designed to coordinate and supplement local resources. 6. The Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement for Catastrophic Disaster Response and Recov- ery establishes a local resource for all Working Group members that are presently signatories. 7. The Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact set forth an agreement be- tween Miami -Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties to work in collabora- tion to address the impacts of climate change on Southeast Florida. The Climate Change Action Plan was subsequently developed to identify and pursue reduction and resiliency measures in the region. County Programs Stormwater Management Masterplan This program has the responsibility of the evaluation of flood protection levels of service. The Stormwater Management (Drainage) Level of Service (LOS) Standards for Miami - Dade County contain both a Flood Protection (FPLOS) and Water Quality (WQLOS) com- ponent. The minimum acceptable Flood Protection Level of.Service (FPLOS) standard for Miami -Dade County is protection from the degree of flooding that would result for a duration of one day from a ten-year storm, with exceptions in previously developed canal basins, where additional development to this base standard would pose a risk to existing development. All structures shall be constructed at, or above, the minimum floor'elevation following the latest version of the Florida Building Code or as specified in Chapter 11-C of the Miami -Dade County Code, whichever is higher. The incorporated areas of the county (municipalities) may have adopted stricter elevation standards. P1-19 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY Subdivision and Other Regulations Miami -Dade County Code imposes certain developmental requirements before land is platted. These relate to the provision of water and sewer facilities, local streets, side- walks, drainage, and open space. Before use permits or certificates of occupancy can be issued, Section 33-275 of the Miami -Dade County Code requires that adequate water, sewage and waste disposal facilities be provided. County Flood Criteria The County Flood Criteria sets the minimum Flood Protection Level of Service forfinished grade elevation of developed sites, secondary canal banks and crown/grade of roads except as subject to higher localized standards. The County Flood Criteria are based on analysis of the flood conditions created by a 25-year/3-day and a 10-year/24-hour storm event, respectively, and a sea level rise forecast of 2 feet and above (expected to occur in year 2060). Shoreline Review The Shoreline Development Review Ordinance was adopted in 1985 and prescribes min- imum standards for setbacks, visual corridors and, with its' accompanying resolutions, sets out a flexible review process through which architectural interest, building orientation, landscaping, shoreline use compatibility, access, and other design related elements can be negotiated with the developers and enforced by the local governing jurisdiction. Area Plan Report Since 1998, Area Plan Reports have emerged as a preferred planning technique for com- munity visioning and helping to find answers to fundamental planning questions. An Area Plan Report is a practical planning technique, which blends public participation, detailed planning, and the development of implementation tools. Its principal focus is the creation of planning products (instead of processes.) Public participation is indispensable for a successful Area Plan Report. The overriding objective is the creation of a detailed plan, which resolves areas of concern identified in the Area Plan Report study area; often these concerns involve capital improvements such as roads, sewers, sidewalks, parks and other community improvements. The Planning and Zoning Divisions of the, Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources implements the Area Plan Report process as a collective planning effort that develops a small area plan which incorporates the priorities of a community. Adaptation Action Area Planning Adaptation Action Areas (AAAs) are one of Miami -Dade County's localized responses to sea level rise, related risks of flooding and other community resilience challenges. The goal of the AAA program is to accelerate community -led, neighborhood -scale adaptation approaches in the County's most vulnerable communities. In 2011, the Florida Legislature created Adaptation Action Areas (S.163.3177 Florida Statutes). AAAs are a statutory pol- icy tool which is an optional designation in the County's Comprehensive Development Master Plan. The Miami -Dade AAA program collaborates across Unincorporated and mu- nicipal jurisdictions to study concentrated flood, water quality, and other risks. The core of the AAA program is its community engagement process aimed at amplifying the voices P 1-20 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY of residents and organizing the many stakeholder groups and agencies who steward our urban environment while prioritizing capital projects and funding opportunities for imple- mentation. Coastal Management The Beach Restoration and Management Program is Miami -Dade County's mechanism for initiating and coordinating federal and/or State projects essential to the protection and recreational viability of Miami-Dade's ocean shoreline. Local participation in the determi- nation of activities pertaining to beach restoration and preservation is included in the pro- gram. The County has benefited from large federal and State funding contributions and the expertise obtained because of the program. Most notably, the Miami -Dade County Beach Restoration Project now provides hurricane and erosion control protection for up- land property and a vast recreational resource for public use. This project replaced a significantly eroded shoreline sustained.only by bulkheads and seawalls, which offered little protective or recreational value. Implementation of erosion control projects is based on the following criteria: 1. Need for protection of public safety and property in areas threatened by coastal erosion. 2. To provide enhanced beach -related recreational opportunities for both visitors and Miami -Dade County residents. 3. To provide more effective and efficient long-term management of our natural and restored beach systems. The Biscayne Bay Restoration and Enhancement Program objectives are to maintain or improve ecological, recreational, and aesthetic values of Biscayne Bay, its shoreline, and coastal wetlands. Projects .include shoreline stabilization, mangrove and wetland habitat restoration, and bay bottom community enhancement at parks and other public lands. These contribute to erosion control, water quality, fisheries, and wildlife resources. Future capital expenditures will be directed primarily towards maintaining and enhancing durability of restored beaches and to environmental improvement of the Biscayne Bay ecosystem. All these projects are developed and carried out based on the best scientific and technical information available to the agencies involved. P 1-21 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY Municipalities Each of the municipal partners has integrated mitigation into their planning processes, policies, and structures in some capacity. Part 4 Appendix / is a review of each munici- palities' mitigation policies, ordinances, or plans that integrate Miami -Dade County's LMS. Additionally, each municipality has a designated point of contact which is updated annually utilizing LMS Working Group Contact Update Form. These individuals have the responsibility to coordinate mitigation activities with the relevant municipal agencies. The municipal partners either through their designated point of contact or agencies have the responsibility for integrating mitigation into their respective plans and procedures. Common examples of these plans and procedures are: • Municipal Flood Warning and Response Plans and Procedures • Municipal Comprehensive Development Master Plans • Protective Actions Plans and Procedures Municipal Agencies and their Mitigation Functions The municipalities of Miami -Dade County each have within their structure certain depart- ments and agencies which affect and promote mitigation. While these agencies may have slightly different names from city to city, the role they perform in the mitigation func- tion remains the same (e.g. public works or public services or community services, etc.). These departments and their functions as it relates to mitigation are listed below. Municipal Floodplain Manager: Some of the municipalities have a designated floodplain manager. They are responsible for coordinating and directing compli- ance with the Community Rating System (CRS) and maintaining their municipal- ity's flood warning and response plan. Municipal Police and Fire Rescue Departments: Each of the municipalities ex- cept Miami Lakes, Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay maintains its own Police Depart- ment. The cities of Coral Gables, Hialeah, Key Biscayne, Miami, and Miami Beach maintain their own fire departments, with the rest of the cities using Miami -Dade County Fire Rescue for this service. Emergency responders are essential for alert and notification, lifesaving response, prevention, and protection activities that all contribute to lessening the impact of disasters. Municipal Code Officials/Departments: the building officials in each municipal- ity, except for some that depend on the county's services, are responsible for in- terpreting and enforcing all laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and municipal policies related to the construction, improvement, expansion, or repair of buildings within the municipality. The County Department of Regulatory and Economic Re- sources (RER) ensures that all new construction complies with the Florida Building Code which is a major factor to hazard mitigation. The department usually is re- sponsible for the management of development in Special Hazard Areas; preser- vation of open space; general control of land use intensities; and coordination P 1-22 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY between the capacity of public infrastructure in relation to proposals of private de- velopment. RER also ensures all proposed development in the municipality con- forms to the comprehensive plans as it relates to urban design of public areas, and buildings, infrastructure planning and maintenance of flood data and other statisti- cal information. Municipal Planning and Development Department: This is often a part of the building department and at times, a part of public works. However, several of our municipalities maintain planning and development as a separate entity which in- teracts with the mitigation strategy in many ways and must be involved in the LMS especially in urban land use. Public Works Department: In most of our cities this department is responsible for construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, waterways, and storm water man- agement including drainage system development, inspection, and maintenance. All these functions relate in various ways to hazard mitigation. Public works activ- ities are a major component of any mitigation strategy. P 1-23 LMS 2025-2030 PART 9: THE STRATEGY MITIGATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES6 Mitigation initiatives undertaken in Miami -Dade County should be consistent with the goals and objectives set forth in this plan and the individual municipalities' mitigation plans and policies, as well as public safety regulations and citizen welfare. Since the previous version of the plan, more data, changing priorities and innovative approaches to mitigation have been brought to the forefront of the mitigation efforts of the County and its partici- pating jurisdictions and partners. Therefore, changes to goals and objectives were made to address the following: • Recognition of all different sources of flooding • The importance of prioritizing vulnerable populations and awareness of potential negative cascading effects disproportionately impacting them • The importance of ensuring sustainability of proposed mitigation actions • Recognizing the benefits of nature -based solutions and its co -benefits when de- signing mitigation projects • Emphasizing the importance of regulation • Prioritizing projects that feature whole community collaboration • Addressing identified barriers to mitigation Goals 1. Reduce Miami -Dade County's vulnerability to natural and man-made hazards Objectives: 1.1. Incorporate new and more accurate data, studies and maps that demonstrate the evolution of risk in the county 1.2. Utilize a data driven process to measure efficacy of mitigation investments, methods, & techniques 1.3. Identify new and emerging mitigation methods and products for new and retro- fitting construction 1.4. Identify projects that mitigate expected impacts from hazards identified in the TH I RA 1.5. Promote mitigation measures to the Whole. Community through outreach and education 1.6. Harden building envelope protection — including all openings — and inclusion of a continuous load path from roof to foundation on all structures within the county 1.7. Reduce compound flood risk hazards driven by rainfall, tidal flooding, sea level rise or any combination thereof 1.8. Reduce storm surge hazards and effects by encouraging greater setbacks from shorelines for new developments of waterfront properties, encouraging 6 EMAP 2016 Standard 4.2.1.(3) P 1-24 LMS 2025-2030 PART 1: THE STRATEGY retrofitting and elevation of structures with high priority consideration for those built on waterfront properties, seeking opportunities to acquire, exchange or otherwise secure limited control of waterfront real estate 2. Minimize future losses from all hazard impacts by reducing the risk to people and property Objectives: 2.1. Adopt land use policies that limit, prohibit or mandate development and con- struction standards to promote resilience and reduce risk 2.2. Adopt building codes leading to building design criteria based on site -specific evolving and future risk . 2.3. Identify mitigation projects that reduce risk to vulnerable populations that are at greater risk from hazards 2.4. Integrate mitigation into existing structures during regular maintenance and re- placement cycles 2.5. Consider potential unintended cascading effects of mitigation activities on. vul- nerable communities 3. Implement mitigation projects that meet or exceed current codes Objectives: 3.1. Design and develop projects that address both current and future risk 3.2. Identify projects that address cascading hazards from climate change 3.3. Mitigation projects should be sustainable and evidence -based 3.4. Where possible, mitigation projects should utilize nature -based solutions and provide resilience co -benefits 3.5. Identify code amendment opportunities to increase the resilience of the built environment 4. Prevent flood related repetitive losses from natural disasters Objectives: 4.1. Map repetitive and severe repetitive loss (RL & SRL) areas 4.2. Identify and support projects that will mitigate flood risk in these RL and SRL areas and use social vulnerability data to prioritize 4.3. Track mitigation projects by flood basin to see past, current and future pro- jects and compare to flooding data 4.4. Provide RL and SRL education and provide training opportunities 4.5. Support regulations aimed at reducing RL and SRL 5. Promote and support the Community Rating System (CRS) for all communities in Miami -Dade P 1-25 LMS 2025-2030 Objectives: PART 1: THE STRATEGY 5.1. Incorporate measures into the LMS to help obtain uniform credit for all CRS communities 5.2. Identify and track projects in the LMS to demonstrate the role of mitigation measures in reducing flood risk 5.3. Provide outreach and educational opportunities that are innovative and coordi- nated through all levels of government 5.4. Develop and implement a Program for Public Information (PPI) that includes vulnerable populations 6. Promote mitigation measures for critical facilities Objectives: 6.1. Continue to invite and work with critical facility stakeholders 6.2. Identify and track mitigation measures for existing critical facilities 6.3. Assess alternate facilities as identified in continuity of operations plans to deter- mine if the sites are appropriately mitigated 6.4. Identify additional sites for emergency sheltering 6.5. Integrate sea level rise modeling to project and characterize expected impacts during the expected service -life of critical facilities. Protect expressways, major highways and other thoroughfares and, bridges and causeways to provide for continuous, free flowing traffic and circulation as needed for the effective and unencumbered provision of emergency services and evacuation operations 7. Provide whole community planning Objectives: 7.1. Engage the whole community in mitigation efforts to maximize coordination and collaboration 7.2. Host mitigation workshops to educate stakeholders and community members 7.3. Initiate organizational, managerial and administrative goals to make mitigation a mainstream function of government affairs; spread the responsibilities throughout many departments and agencies to ensure continuity and a full in- tegration of mitigation management functions in the operations of government 7.4. Enhance public information and engagement to increase awareness of hazards and problems and to educate through a widespread program of general infor- mation, media coverage and participatory involvement 7.5. Identify mitigation projects that address gaps in planning, such as technical de- sign, engineering and long-term planning 7.6. Provide support to mitigation partners in pursuing mitigation grant funding by keeping them informed about funding opportunities, connecting them to re- sources and providing guidance P 1-26 City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 (305) 947-0606 City Hall (305) 949-3113 Fax MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: Stan Morris, City Manager DATE: June 18, 2026 RE: Adoption of the 2025-2030 Miami -Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy RECOMMENDATION: This item is presented forthe City Commission's consideration. REASONS: The attached Resolution adopts the 2025-2030 Miami -Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS), which was adopted by the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026. The LMS provides a coordinated, countywide framework for identifying hazards, reducing risks, and prioritizing mitigation projects that may be eligible for state and federal funding assistance. The City's participation in the LMS is important to maintaining eligibility for certain hazard mitigation grant opportunities and supports ongoing efforts to protect residents, businesses, public infrastructure, and Cityfacilities from the impacts of flooding, severe weather events, and other natural disasters. Approval .of this Resolution authorizes the City Manager to identify and prioritize eligible Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects for inclusion in the local and statewide mitigation strategy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A complete copy of the LMS is on file with the Office of the City Clerk and is available upon request. FUNDING SOURCE: No funding is required for approval of this item. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Item Number: 9.K 426