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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT
FOR THE ALLOCATION OF SEVENTY-FIVE MILLION
DOLLARS ($75,000,000.00) IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE
DREDGING OF THE PORT OF MIAMI UP TO -50 FEET;
PROVIDING DIRECTIVE TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING
THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Port of Miami is the largest container port in Florida and is a vital
contributor to the local, state and national economy accounting for 176,000 jobs and $17 Billion
economic impact to the economy of South Florida; and
WHEREAS, in the anticipation of expanding trade and commerce, the Port of Miami has
been authorized by Congress to dredge to a depth of -50 feet; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the dredging of the Miami federal shipping channel to -50
feet an additional 33,000 jobs over ten (10) years will be created; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Miami Deep Dredge will allow cargo to double within ten (10)
years, providing billions of dollars in wealth, allowing South Florida to grow international trade and
commerce exponentially; and
WHEREAS, the completion of the expansion of the Panama Canal in 2014 will require
deepening of the Miami federal ship channel to -50 feet to accommodate the larger vessels from the
Pacific; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Miami Deep Dredge is necessary to make the Port of Miami
competitive with nearby foreign ports; and
WHEREAS, the dredging cost is estimated at $150 Million, with $75 Million already
committed by local sources; and
WHEREAS, the Port of Miami Deep Dredge IS considered a project of national
significance; and
WHEREAS, the Sunny Isles Beach City Commission hereby expresses its support for the
allocation of $75 Million in federal funds for the dredging of the Port of Miami to -50 feet.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Support for the Port of Miami Deep Dredge Proiect. The City Commission
hereby supports the allocation of $75 Million in federal funds for the dredging of the Port of Miami
to -50 feet.
Section 2. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do
all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
Section 3. Directive to the City Clerk. The City Commission hereby directs the City
Clerk to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to President Barack Obama.
Section 4.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of November 2010.
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/Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor ~
ATTEST:
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Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk
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Vice Mayor Thaler
Commissioner Brezin
Commissioner Goodman
Commissioner Scholl
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MIAMI BUSINESS COMMUNITY LETTER OF SUPPORT TO FUND
THE PORT OF MIAMI DEEP DREDGE PROJECT
President Obama:
On behalf of the undersigned, broad-based business coalition, we write this letter to voice our
strong support for the Port of Miami Deep Dredge Project and to urge your support of that
Project as a high priority for job creation and economic growth: $75 million in federal funds is
immediately needed for the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the Port of Miami to 50 feet.
Florida ports will not be able to maintain or enhance their roles as creators of jobs and economic
vitality unless Florida ports are able to service the dramatic changes in international trade
patterns when the Panama Canal Expansion project is completed in August, 2014. The new
generation of large container vessels will be a game changer for freight and containerized trade,
increasing the volume of Asian trade moving through East Coast US ports. Trade will move to
the ports which can accommodate the largest vessels, including international ports such as
Freeport, The Bahamas, as no port south of Norfolk can currently accommodate those vessels.
Miami is positioned to fulfill that need to accommodate larger ships in 2014 if funding is obtained
now. Miami is the port closest to the Panama Canal and will be able to commence the dredging
needed to accommodate the largest Post-Panamax vessels as early as 2011. The Port of
Miami is one of only three ports on the East Coast that is currently authorized and ready to
dredge to 50 feet, and we must be ready to accommodate the larger class vessels that will
begin transversing the expanded canal in 2014.
The dredging cost will generate a significant return on investment, and avoid the loss of our role
as the key international gateway for containerized cargo. Currently, the Port of Miami is the 11 th
largest container port in the nation, supporting 176,000 jobs and $17 billion annually.
Investment by the federal government will allow the Port to grow those jobs by an estimated
33,000 and double exports within five years. Thus, this important, job creating project is ready
for action now, and will assist the Administration's efforts to increase double exports, as well as
provide for permanent, well paying jobs in a state facing a 12% unemployment rate.
We urge your support for this project of national significance, and look forward to working with
you to ensure that the State remains a leading player in the global economy.
Sincerely,
YOUR ORGANIZATION HERE
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Jane Hines
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Rick Conner
Tuesday, November 09,20102:02 PM
Jane Hines
Hans Ottinot; Jasmine Barnes; Debra Lima
Subject: FW:
Attachments: DRAFT PORT OF MIAMI DEEP DREDGE RESOL.July.2010.docx; Letter of Support to fund the
Port of Miami Deep Dredge Project_FINAL Nov.(2010).docx
Jane:
Could you please put this on the agenda?
Thanks,
((itA,
Rick Conner
From: Gonzalez, Alina M. COlA) [mailto:ALINAG@miamidade.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, November 09,2010 1:54 PM
Subject:
Dear Cities:
Attached please find a draft resolution and a letter of support for federal funding of the Port of Miami Deep Dredge
project. On behalf of the Port of Miami, we kindly ask that your respective city give its support to this economically
vital initiative.
Thank you,
Alina Gonzalez
Local Affairs Coordinator
Intergovernmental Affairs
Miami-Dade County
111 NW 1 st Street
Miami, FI. 33128
Tel: (305)375-2889
Fax: (305) 375-5639
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM:
Rick Conner, City Manager
DATE:
11/18/2010
RE:
Expressing Support for the Port of Miami Dredging Project
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
The Port of Miami is the largest container port in Florida and is a vital contributor to the
local, state and national economy accounting for 176,000 jobs and $17 Billion economic
impact to the economy of South Florida. In anticipation of expanding trade and
commerce, the Port of Miami has been authorized by Congress to dredge to a depth of -
50 feet, and upon completion of the dredging of the Miami federal shipping channel to -
50 feet, an additional 33,000 jobs over ten years will be created. The completion of
the Panama Canal expansion in 2014 will require the deepening of the Channel to
accommodate the larger vessels from the Pacific, and will allow the Port of Miami to be
competitive with nearby foreign ports. The dredging cost is estimated at $150 Million,
with $75 Million already committed by local sources. Miami-Dade County is seeking
support for the Port of Miami Deep Dredge Project as it is considered a project of
national significance.
This Resolution expresses the City's support for the allocation of $75 Million in federal
funds for the dredging of the Port of Miami.
ATTACHMENTS:
. Resolution
http://sibagenda.sibfl.net/agendalPreview.aspx?ItemID=393&MeetingID=O&MeetingDat... 11/12/2010