HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-20-0350City of Miami
f
Legislation
Resolution: R-20-0350
File Number: 8038
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 10/22/2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO PLAN AND
DEVELOP ANY NECESSARY IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS, POLICIES,
FRAMEWORKS, AND REGULATIONS TO EXPEDITE AND FACILITATE THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A CONNECTED BAYWALK AND RIVERWALK FOR
PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COMMISSION WITHIN NINETY (90)
CALENDAR DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RESOLUTION FOR
CONSIDERATION AND FURTHER ACTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ken Russell, Commissioner Manolo Reyes
WHEREAS, Sections 3(mm)(ii)-(iv) of the Charter of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Charter'), and Section 3.11 of Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("Miami 21 Code"), set standards for and require the
construction of a Baywalk or Riverwalk, open to public access at all times, for new construction
or when fifty percent (50%) or more of the square footage of an existing structure is altered
along the waterfront abutting Biscayne Bay and the Miami River (collectively "Baywalk"); and
WHEREAS, absent an application for a building permit that would require the
construction of a Baywalk, an owner of land located on the specified waterfront has no duty to
hold the land open to others to traverse; and
WHEREAS, certain sites subject to these requirements have not yet engaged in
development activities creating gaps in the Baywalk system in the City of Miami ("City"); and
WHEREAS, development of a Baywalk on these properties will aid in closing the gaps
present in the Baywalk and will allow for the use and enjoyment of the Baywalk by the public;
and
WHEREAS, with the risk of storm surge and sea level rise, the Baywalk can function as
a barrier to mitigate the damaging effects that result; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to create a framework to facilitate and expedite
the construction of a connected Baywalk throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to direct the City Manager to study and
recommend the best framework, timeline, and budget to facilitate and expedite the construction
of a fully connected Baywalk throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is directed to work and cooperate with the Miami
Downtown Development Authority of the City of Miami, Florida to develop the framework to
ensure a consistent, uniform, and cohesive Baywalk; and
City of Miami Page 1 of 2 File ID: 8038 (Revision: A) Printed On: 1112312020
File ID: 8038
Enactment Number: R-20-0350
WHEREAS, in developing a framework, both permanent and temporary, the City
Manager should consider any and all available options including, but not limited to, easements,
restrictive covenants, legislation, public benefits incentives, dedications, deeds, and eminent
domain;
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 directs the City Manager to take any and all actions
necessary to plan and develop any necessary implementation tools, policies, frameworks, and
regulations to expedite and facilitate the construction of a connected Baywalk for presentation to
the City Commission within ninety (90) calendar days of the effective date of this Resolution for
consideration and further action by the City Commission.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
1
i ria i ndez, ity ttor ey 11/23/2020
City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File ID: 8038 (Revision: A) Printed on: 1112312020