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File ID: #2025
Date: 03/21/2017
Commission Meeting Date: 04/27/2017
Requesting Department: Office of
Resilience and Sustainability
Sponsored By:
District Impacted: All
Type: Discussion Item
Subject: Quarterly Update by Mr. Wayne Pathman
Purpose of Item:
A discussion by Chairman Wayne Pathman and members of the Sea Level Rise
Committee regarding recommendations for advancing the City of Miami's resilience to
increased flooding risks associated with sea level rise
Background of Item:
Rising sea levels may result in many impacts and issues for the City of Miami to
consider for its future growth and continued economic prosperity. Research continues
around understanding and predicting the impacts of sea level rise on Miami's economy
including in the areas taxation, finance and insurance. Understanding the timing of
these expected impacts and the changes the City may need to consider to proactively
address them, especially in the near -term, is critical. The Sea Level Rise Committee
wishes to open dialogue with the City, framed around these issues.
Budget Impact Analysis
Item has NO budget impact
Total Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Reviewed B
Office of Resilience and Sustainability Jane Gilbert Department Head
Review Completed 04/06/2017 10:30 AM
City Manager's Office Nzeribe Ihekwaba Assistant City Manager Review Completed 04/10/2017 4:04 PM
City Manager's Office Daniel J. Alfonso City Manager Review Completed 04/10/2017 8:23 PM
City Commission Maricarmen Lopez Meeting Completed 04/27/2017 9:00 AM