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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Summary FormG,Z'' ti N� II * IXAOPP OAALfA H� AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM File ID: #7637 Date: 07/09/2020 Requesting Department: City Commission Commission Meeting Date: 07/09/2020 Sponsored By: Ken Russell District Impacted: Type: Resolution Subject: Urge FAA - South -Central Florida Metro Plex Project Budget Impact Analysis Total Fiscal Impact: Reviewed By City Commission Nicole Ewan Meeting Completed 07/09/2020 9:00 AM Legislative Division Valentin J Alvarez Legislative Division Review Completed 07/10/2020 10:09 AM Office of Management and Budget Christopher M Rose Budget Review Completed 07/10/2020 6:01 PM Office of the City Attorney Domini J. Gibbs ACA Review Completed 07/17/2020 1:43 PM Office of the City Attorney Barnaby L. Min Deputy Attorney Review Completed 07/17/2020 3:46 PM Office of the City Attorney Victoria Mendez Approved Form and Correctness Completed 07/20/2020 1:42 PM Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office Rendered Completed 07/20/2020 2:09 PM A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO CONSIDER THE CONCERNS OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE SOUTH-CENTRAL FLORIDA METRO PLEX PROJECT REGARDING THE AREA'S NEW FLIGHT PLAN AND ITS POTENTIAL IMPACT ON RESIDENTS' QUALITY OF LIFE AS IT RELATES TO FLIGHT PATHS TO AND FROM THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS NAMED HEREIN. WHEREAS, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ("NEPA") requires federal agencies to disclose to decision makers and the interested public a clear, accurate description of potential environmental impacts of proposed federal action, reasonable alternatives to the proposed action, and a no action alternative (i.e. analyzing the potential environmental effects of not undertaking the proposed action); and WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") has established a process to ensure compliance with the provisions of NEPA through FAA Order 1050.1 F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures; and WHEREAS, on May 11, 2020, in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1 F, the FAA issued a draft Environmental Assessment for the South -Central Florida Metroplex Project ("Project"); and WHEREAS, the Project involves changes in aircraft flight paths and altitudes in certain areas, specifically those paths for flights arriving into and departing from Miami International Airport ("MIA"); and WHEREAS, these altitude changes in aircraft routing are proposed to occur below 10,000 feet above ground level ("AGL"); and WHEREAS, the AGL distance may pose environmental impacts potentially affecting the quality of life of City of Miami ("City") residents due to increased noise and other factors; and WHEREAS, numerous residents have already submitted individual comments regarding the Project and its potential impact on their quality of life; and WHEREAS, the City Commission urges the FAA to consider the concerns voiced by City residents regarding this Project and its potential impact on the residents' quality of life; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2-33(f) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, the City Commission, by a majority vote, hereby deems this Resolution to be of an emergency nature; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: OF .�f City of Miami ' �, City Hall t '"01' "°"° * ° °A Legislation g 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 _ Resolution www.miamigov.com Enactment Number: R-20-0200 File Number: 7637 Final Action Date:7/9/2020 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO CONSIDER THE CONCERNS OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE SOUTH-CENTRAL FLORIDA METRO PLEX PROJECT REGARDING THE AREA'S NEW FLIGHT PLAN AND ITS POTENTIAL IMPACT ON RESIDENTS' QUALITY OF LIFE AS IT RELATES TO FLIGHT PATHS TO AND FROM THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS NAMED HEREIN. WHEREAS, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ("NEPA") requires federal agencies to disclose to decision makers and the interested public a clear, accurate description of potential environmental impacts of proposed federal action, reasonable alternatives to the proposed action, and a no action alternative (i.e. analyzing the potential environmental effects of not undertaking the proposed action); and WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") has established a process to ensure compliance with the provisions of NEPA through FAA Order 1050.1 F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures; and WHEREAS, on May 11, 2020, in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1 F, the FAA issued a draft Environmental Assessment for the South -Central Florida Metroplex Project ("Project"); and WHEREAS, the Project involves changes in aircraft flight paths and altitudes in certain areas, specifically those paths for flights arriving into and departing from Miami International Airport ("MIA"); and WHEREAS, these altitude changes in aircraft routing are proposed to occur below 10,000 feet above ground level ("AGL"); and WHEREAS, the AGL distance may pose environmental impacts potentially affecting the quality of life of City of Miami ("City") residents due to increased noise and other factors; and WHEREAS, numerous residents have already submitted individual comments regarding the Project and its potential impact on their quality of life; and WHEREAS, the City Commission urges the FAA to consider the concerns voiced by City residents regarding this Project and its potential impact on the residents' quality of life; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2-33(f) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, the City Commission, by a majority vote, hereby deems this Resolution to be of an emergency nature; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Commission urges the FAA to consider the concerns of City residents regarding the environmental assessment for the South -Central Florida Metro Plex Project and its potential impact on the residents' quality of life as it relates to flights arriving into and departing from MIA. Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the FAA and Lester Sola, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Miami -Dade County Aviation Department. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: I ria i ndty ttor ey 7/20/2020 NOTE #1: Pursuant to the resolution, this item became effective immediately upon adoption by the Commission. NOTE #2: Per Directive, City Clerk's Office transmitted on 7/21/2020.