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Resolution: R-11-0256
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 11-00480a Final Action Date: 6/9/2011
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ADOPTING THE AGENCY
REPORT PREPARED BY THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI AND
THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, TO BE FILED BY THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY IN THE MATTER OF FLORIDA POWER AND
LIGHT COMPANY, TURKEY POINT UNITS 6 AND 7 POWER PLANT SITING
APPLICATION, CASE NO. 09-003575EPP.
WHEREAS, Florida Power and Light ("FPL") desires to place overhead high voltage
transmission lines through the City of Miami, ("City") specifically on US 1 between Turkey Point and
Downtown Miami, Florida; and
WHEREAS, many experts say transmission lines can be safely placed underground; and
WHEREAS, the proposed FPL corridor and alternate corridor for the overhead transmission lines
will negatively impact the densely populated City, including residents, businesses, quality of life, and
public health, along the routes; and
WHEREAS, many experts claim overhead transmission lines may be dangerous to the public
due to the electromagnetic fields surrounding the lines; and
WHEREAS, members of the public and citizen groups in the City of Miami oppose the
transmission lines;
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 adopts the agency report, to be filed by the City Manager and
City Attorney, prepared by the Administration of the City of Miami and the recommendations
contained therein, in the matter of Florida Power and Light Company Turkey Point Units 6 and 7
Power Plant Siting Application, CASE NO. 09-003575EPP.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature by
the Mayor.{1 }
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Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten 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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