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File ID: #14321
Date: 07/14/2023
Commission Meeting Date: 07/13/2023
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Requesting Department: City Commission
Sponsored By: Sabina Covo
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Morningside Park Nesting Colony Educational Signage Legion Picnic Islands
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City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-23-0312
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 14321 Final Action Date:7/13/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO INSTALL EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE NEAR AND AROUND THE
SOUTHERNMOST ISLAND OF THE "LEGION PICNIC ISLANDS" IN
COLLABORATION WITH THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION TO
PROTECT THE RECENTLY IDENTIFIED BIRD NESTING ROOKERY.
WHEREAS, the southernmost island of the Legion Picnic Islands, Folio No. 01-3217-
000-0040 ("Property"), owned by the City of Miami ("City"), has been identified as a critical bird
nesting rookery; and
WHEREAS, the rookery provides nesting and roosting grounds for a variety of bird
species, including those that are state threatened, offering protection from mainland predators;
and
WHEREAS, the rookery faces disturbances from boating, jet skiing, trespassing, and
other activities that threaten the nesting ground and its vulnerable bird population; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission ("FWC") has requested
permission to install educational signage near and around the Property to raise awareness and
reduce disturbance to the rookery; and
WHEREAS, the preservation of and protection of our natural environment and wildlife is
of the utmost importance; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to take immediate action and work collaboratively
with the FWC to ensure the installation of appropriate signage that will educate the public about
the sensitivity and importance of the rookery; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2-33(f) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida,
as amended ("City Code"), the City Commission, by a majority vote, hereby deems this
Resolution to be of an emergency nature;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby directed to install educational signage near and
around the Property in collaboration with the FWC.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: