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Resolution R-24-0478
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 16999 Final Action Date: 11/21/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, UPON
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CLIMATE RESILIENCE COMMITTEE, URGING
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO POSTPONE THE DECISION ON THE LOCATION
OF THE NEW WASTE -TO -ENERGY INCINERATOR TO ALLOW MORE TIME
FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND SOLUTIONS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THE OFFICIALS NAMED HEREIN.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner Christine King,
Commissioner Damian Pardo, Commissioner Joe Carollo, Commissioner Manolo
Reyes
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County ("County") has yet to pass an updated Solid Waste
Master Plan since 2010 to guide waste management practices; and
WHEREAS, a "State of the Waste" report conducted by Arcadis in 2023 found that
current waste -to -energy technology lacks the ability to sequester carbon or reduce greenhouse
gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, according to the "State of the Waste," "the current practices in Florida are
not expected to significantly increase the statewide recycling rate. However, through partnership
with Florida recycling stakeholders there is an opportunity to transform Florida recycling from an
aspirational goal into a program that incorporates source reduction, diversion of waste, and
recycling and consideration of the full environmental impact of materials used from cradle to
grave"; and
WHEREAS, County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has recommended relocating the
waste -to -energy incinerator to a location called Airport West, which is abutting the Everglades;
and
WHEREAS, an expedited decision on a location for the new waste -to -energy incinerator
requires further study, including possible compost solutions, as well as the additional costs for
transporting waste by municipalities to new locations;
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 thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission, upon the recommendation of the Climate Resilience
Committee, hereby urges the County pause the decision on the new waste -to -energy incinerator
location to allow for a comprehensive evaluation of alternative waste management methods,
including reduction, diversion, and municipal composting; and
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Section 3. The City Commission urges the County to conduct a detailed cost analysis
for all 34 municipalities affected by the potential relocation of the incinerator to ensure informed
decision -making; and
Section 4. The City Commission urges the County to update its Waste Management
Master Plan, including an emphasis on objective SW-4 from the County's Comprehensive
Development Master Plan ("CDMP") Adopted Components which states "a high priority on the
maintenance of environmental quality and community quality of life, with emphasis on recycling
and waste reduction," prior to making any decisions regarding the location of a new waste -to -
energy incinerator.
Section 5. The City Commission urges the County to engage an expert in waste
reduction strategies, waste diversion strategies, and alternative forms of waste management to
incineration, and to follow the advice of that expert before making a decision.
Section 6. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to
Miami -Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, the Board of County Commissioners, and all
of the Mayors of the municipalities within the County.
Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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