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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT
FOR THE CREATION OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA MAYORS'
BEACH ALLIANCE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, as a tourism destination, the beaches and the coastal barrier islands in Miami-
Dade County are the most important economic engine for South Florida; and
WHEREAS, Southeast Florida is considered one of the most vulnerable areas of the
country with respect to the consequences of global climate change, especially sea level rise; and
WHEREAS, Southeast Florida is also vulnerable to hurricanes, and storm surge from other
large storms during the months of June to November; and
WHEREAS, scientific studies indicate that, due to climate change, extreme weather events
such as storms and hurricanes will increase in frequency and intensity; and
WHEREAS, a healthy beach and dune system provide the first line of defense against
hurricanes and storm surge events; and
WHEREAS, coastal barrier islands experience seasonal shoreline erosion during the winter
season when higher wave energy erodes the beach, which beach restoration or renourishment
efforts help to combat; and
WHEREAS, a South Florida Mayors' Beach Alliance would be a coalition of the barrier
island municipalities whose purpose is to urge the county, state and federal government to
develop long-term solutions to restore beaches impacted by erosion.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Expression of Support. The Mayor and City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles
Beach hereby expresses its support for the creation of the South Florida Mayors' Beach Alliance.
Section 2. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all
things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution becomes effective upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July 2015.
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George Scholl, Mayor
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Vice Mayor Jeanette Gatto V(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Isaac Aelion Yes) (No)
Commissioner Dana Goldman V Yes) (No)
Commissioner Jennifer Levin V(Yes) (No)
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The Honorable Carlos Gimenez
Office of the Miami-Dade Mayor&County Commission
Stephen P.Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street
Miami,FL 33128
To The Honorable Mayor Gimenez:
Miami-Dade County boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the entire world. The county attracts
approximately 14.6 million tourists from both a national and international scale, over 50% of which
chose to stay within oceanfront municipalities.The most notable feature of their stay is the chance to
experience our beaches.
Aside from being a major economic asset, our beaches also provide much needed protection against
storm surge and the impacts of climate change.They are the first line of defense in protecting over$52
billion in property in our six coastal cities alone.As we enter another hurricane season and as we face
the growing threat of sea level rise,it is imperative that we use all the resources possible to protect our
coastlines and our communities.
On July 9,2015,the South Florida Mayor's Beach Alliance was formed to unite Miami-Dade County's
coastal cities in ensuring that our region's most valuable asset thrives under our environment's
changing conditions.The maintenance and management of our beaches requires a concerted effort by
all of us.As such,we urge the County to implement a beach program with dedicated funding for beach
restoration projects and to look for long-term solutions to keep sand on our beaches.
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Our cities are committed to ensuring that our tourism-based economies continue to thrive and that
our communities continue to provide a high quality of life for our residents.Your commitment to
preserve our beaches is imperative to helping us make that happen.
Kindest Regards,
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Mayor Philip Levine
City of Miami Beach
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Mayra Pena Lindsay
Village of Key Biscayne
Mayor Daniel Dietch
Town of Surfside
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Mayor Martin Packer
Bal Harbour Village
Mayor George"Bud"Scholl
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Mayor Glenn Singer
Town of Golden Beach
CC:Chairman Jean Monestime
Vice Chair Esteban Bovo
Commissioner Barbara Jordan
Commissioner Audrey Edmonson
Commissioner Sally Heyman
Commissioner Bruno Barreiro
Commissioner Rebeca Sosa
Commissioner Xavier Suarez
Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava
Commissioner Dennis Moss
Commissioner Javier Souto
Commissioner Juan Zapata
Commissioner Jose"Pepe"Diaz
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,� 18070 Collins Avenue Jeanette Gatto, Vice Mayor
u' =I Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 Isaac Aelion, Commissioner
- Dana Goldman, Commissioner
,9 1,:--:: P* (305) 947-0606 City Hall Jennifer Levin, Commissioner
5, 91 \'""FLOC" SAP (305) 949-3113 Fax
0,, e4 OF 5�N ,�° (305) 947-2150 Building Department Christopher J. Russo, City Manager
(305) 947-5107 Fax Hans Ottinot, City Attorney
Jane A. Hines, MMC, City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Mayor George "Bud" Scholl
DATE: July 16, 2015
RE: Resolution Expressing Support for the Creation of the South Florida
Mayors' Beach Alliance
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Resolution supporting the creation of the South Florida Mayors' Beach Alliance is
attached for your consideration.
REASONS:
Beaches are the most important economic engine for South Florida's coastal cities. The
City of Sunny Isles Beach along with several other coastal municipalities are joining forces
to urge the county, state and federal government to develop long-term solutions to restore
our beach impacted by erosion. Beach restoration/renourishment efforts combat eroding
shorelines and protect the value of our beachfront properties.
Regional resiliency will require a coordinated effort to protect, preserve and enhance our
natural systems, including our beaches and the communities' assets.
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