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Resolution: R-15-0258
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3500 Pan American
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 15-00632 Final Action Date: 6/11/2015
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT A "KEEP MIAMI BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM"; DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE
PROGRAM IN ORDER TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN A CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL
COMMUNITY WHERE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS CAN LIVE, WORK AND PLAY.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the quality of life
of its residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that creating and sustaining clean and beautiful
neighborhoods with well -maintained infrastructure, enhances resident quality of life and can also
promote growth in economic development; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission encourages the establishment locally of the Keep Miami
Beautiful Program, to assist in making the City a cleaner, healthier, and safer place in which to live,
work and play; and
WHEREAS, an affiliation with Keep America Beautiful, Inc. affords the City additional
environmental preservation benefits because of the State and National network of Keep America
Beautiful Programs; and
WHEREAS, Keep America Beautiful, Inc., through its nationwide grassroots network with over
500 affiliates, assists communities to empower individuals to take greater responsibility for enhancing
their community environment; and
WHEREAS, Keep Florida Beautiful, Inc., the state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., is
established by the State of Florida Legislature to assist the grassroots community -based groups
statewide and is dedicated to coordinating the State of Florida's litter reduction efforts; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that education and public enlightenment is the foundation for
fostering responsible individual action toward the environment; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the most effective community partnerships include representation
from the public (government), private (businesses and homeowner associations) and civic sectors;
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 hereby
adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is directed to implement a "Keep Miami Beautiful Program" and take
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all necessary actions for said purpose.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
Mayor.{1}
Footnotes:
{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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