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File ID: #17628
Resolution
Sponsored by: Commissioner Christine King
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO CONDUCT A CITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT OF TREE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND THE SUBSEQUENT ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCESSES TO ENSURE BEST PRACTICES AS DIRECTED HEREIN; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COMMISSION
WITHIN ONE HUNDRED (180) DAYS TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE CURRENT
PRACTICES REGARDING TREES AND THE ENVIRONMENT ALIGN WITH BEST
PRACTICES AND IF THEY DO NOT, TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW
TO IMPROVE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PROCESSES.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 17628 Final Action Date:6/17/2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO CONDUCT A CITY-WIDE ASSESSMENT OF TREE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND THE SUBSEQUENT ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCESSES TO ENSURE BEST PRACTICES AS DIRECTED HEREIN; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COMMISSION
WITHIN ONE HUNDRED (180) DAYS TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE CURRENT
PRACTICES REGARDING TREES AND THE ENVIRONMENT ALIGN WITH BEST
PRACTICES AND IF THEY DO NOT, TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW
TO IMPROVE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PROCESSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") is committed to promoting environmental
sustainability and enhancing the quality of life for its residents; and
WHEREAS, trees and green spaces play a critical role in improving air quality, reducing
urban heat islands, and providing aesthetic and recreational benefits; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to ensure that the City's tree and environmental regulations
are aligned with best practices to effectively protect and manage these valuable resources; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive assessment of the current regulations and administrative
processes will help identify areas for improvement and ensure that the City is utilizing the most
effective strategies for environmental stewardship;
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
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby directed to conduct a city-wide assessment of
the City's tree and environmental regulations, including the subsequent administrative
processes, to ensure that they reflect best practices in environmental management.
Section 3. The assessment shall include, but not be limited to, a review of current
regulations, comparison with best practices from other municipalities, identification of gaps or
areas for improvement, and recommendations for updates or changes to the regulations and
processes.
Section 4. The City Manager shall report back to the City Commission within one
hundred eighty (180) days but no later than the City Commission on November 20, 2025 to
state whether the current practices regarding trees and the environment are aligned with best
practices. If they are not, the City Manager shall provide recommendations on how to improve
both internal and external processes, including possible amendment to the City Code.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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