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Resolution R-17-0271
Legislation
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 2434 Final Action Date: 6/8/2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION OPPOSING THE UNITED
STATES' WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PARIS AGREEMENT OF 2015 ON
CLIMATE CHANGE; REITERATING COMMITMENT TO GREENHOUSE GAS
EMISSIONS REDUCTION GOALS; RECOMMITTING TO THE SOUTHEAST
FLORIDA REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE COMPACT; SUPPORTING
ACCELERATION OF CLEAN ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND
TRANSITION TO A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO EVALUATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE
CITY COMMISSION AS TO AVAILABLE PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE ALLIANCES.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ken Russell
WHEREAS, The City of Miami, Florida ("City"), is on the front lines in the battle against
climate change, and is especially vulnerable to long-lasting climate changes impacting coastal
communities as a result of sea level rise; and
WHEREAS, frequent flooding, more frequent and powerful hurricanes, erosion, extreme
heat, and decreased fresh water availability due to increased evaporation and saltwater intrusion
have caused major shifts in the City's climate change priorities; and
WHEREAS, the City has long acknowledged that global climate change, the sustainability
of our environment and economy, and our overall quality of life are affected by the reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy deployment, and adaptive measures as a part of
national, state, and local strategies; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2017, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 17-0146
formally recommending that the City join the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change
Compact as a municipal partner endorsing the Mayor's Climate Action Pledge; and
WHEREAS, the Paris Agreement of 2015 ("Paris Agreement") was negotiated by
representatives of one hundred ninety-five (195) national parties at the 21st Conference of the United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; and
WHEREAS, the Paris Agreement represents a significant step forward in global climate
action where, for the first time in history, nearly every participating nation committed to taking
actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate
change moving forward; and
WHEREAS, the United States Presidential Administration's recent decision to withdraw
from the Paris Agreement reverses decades of American diplomatic leadership, cedes the
development of a clean energy economy to China, Europe, and other nations, and raises the
potential for harm to the American people and economy by increasing the likelihood of damaging
climate impacts in the United States; and
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WHEREAS, the City recognizes the unique role of forward -thinking local, state, and
national governments in providing leadership on climate and energy issues, the importance of a
dual approach of reducing emissions and adapting to impacts to achieving long-term climate
resilience, and the need for significant and immediate transformation of our energy sector; and
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges the many regional and international efforts
undertaken by local, state, and national governments, private sector entities, and nonprofit
organizations to pursue climate action consistent with the Paris Agreement, despite the recent
withdrawal of the United States government;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Commission opposes the United States' withdrawal from the Paris
Agreement.
Section 2. The City Commission reiterates its previous commitments to combating
climate change and its effects on the residents of the City and other coastal communities.
Section 3. The City Commission hereby recommits to the Southeast Florida Regional
Climate Change Compact
Section 4. The City Commission supports acceleration of local and regional efforts to
advance clean energy resources and the transition to a clean energy economy.
Section 5. The City Commission directs the administration to evaluate regional and
international alliances pursuing climate action consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement,
and to propose recommendations for the City's participation in such alliances to the City
Commission for consideration.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
end" ez, City Httor ey 6/7/2017
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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