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Resolution R-24-0102
Legislation
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 15496 Final Action Date: 3/14/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER
MASTER PLAN, DATED MARCH 2021, PREPARED BY CDM SMITH, INC.
FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI'S OFFICE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT NUMBER 40-B30632A, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS
EXHIBIT "A" ("CWSMP"), TO FACILITATE THE EVALUATION OF AREAS
SUBJECT TO EXTREME FLOODING CONCERNS THAT IMPACT PUBLIC
SAFETY, PROPERTY LOSS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE CSWMP;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami's ("City") Stormwater Master Plan, as adopted
pursuant to Resolution Nos. 11-0070, adopted on February 24, 2011, and 12-00394,
adopted on May 10, 2012, was to be updated to address changes in land use,
regulatory requirements, and projected impact from sea level rise ("SLR") and rainfall
models pursuant to Resolution No. 16-01250; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. R-18-0127 adopted on March 22, 2018,
the City contracted with CDM Smith, Inc. to update the Stormwater Master Plan by
preparing a Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan ("CSWMP") as part of the City's
Office of Capital Improvements Project Number 40-B30632A; and
WHEREAS, the CSWMP identifies improvements needed to address flooding
issues impacting public safety based upon a comprehensive assessment of the City's
roads, drainage infrastructure, and water management features taking into
consideration changing climatic patterns, and SLR; and
WHEREAS, the CSWMP complies with Ordinance No. 13114, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("Miami 21 Code"), and the City's
Resiliency Strategy, in addition to complying with Section 380.093, Florida Statute, and
the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System ("NFIP-CRS")
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the revised CSWMP will allow the City to develop a comprehensive
Capital Improvement Plan identifying drainage improvement areas and enhancements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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File ID: 15496 Enactment Number: R-24-0102
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 CSWMP, dated March 2021, prepared by CDM Smith, Inc.,
attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A," is hereby approved and adopted.
Section 3: The City Manager is hereby directed to take any and all actions
necessary to implement the City's CSWMP.
Section 4: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption and signature of the Mayor.'
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, ity Attor
ey 2/12/2024
1 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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