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Resolution R-23-0516
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 14976 Final Action Date: 11/16/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DEVELOP A "LEAVE NO TRACE" POLICY FOR CITY OF
MIAMI OWNED ISLANDS, LANDS, AND OTHER FACILITIES ALONG
BISCAYNE BAY; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT
THE PROPOSED "LEAVE NO TRACE" POLICY TO THE CITY COMMISSION
FOR APPROVAL WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE
OF THIS RESOLUTION.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Sabina Covo, Commissioner Manolo Reyes,
Commissioner Christine King
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") recognizes the importance of preserving the
natural beauty and environmental integrity of its city -owned islands, lands, and facilities along
Biscayne Bay; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to promoting responsible and sustainable use of these
natural resources; and
WHEREAS, implementing a "Leave No Trace" policy for these areas is essential to
achieve the goals of preservation and responsible stewardship; and
WHEREAS, the "Leave No Trace" policy shall include guidelines, regulations, and
educational programs to promote responsible use, conservation, and minimal impact on the
environment for visitors and users of these areas;
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 Manager is hereby directed to develop a comprehensive "Leave No
Trace" policy for all City -owned islands, lands, and facilities along Biscayne Bay.
Section 3. The City Manager shall submit the proposed "Leave No Trace" policy to the
City Commission for approval within ninety (90) days from the effective date of this resolution.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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File ID: 14976 Enactment Number: R-23-0516
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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