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Resolution R-25-0464
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 18497 Final Action Date: 11/20/2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING ("MOU"), IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED
AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," BETWEEN THE SOUTH FLORIDA
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING COOPERATIVE GUIDELINES FOR
STORMWATER PUMP OPERATIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE C-4
BASIN OPERATING PLAN BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER MAJOR STORM
EVENTS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
EXTENSIONS, AMENDMENTS, AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THE MOU; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the South Florida Water Management District ("District") has adopted the C-
4 Basin Operating Plan ("Operating Plan") to minimize flooding and adverse water quantity
impacts within the C-4 Basin and downstream communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") operates stormwater pump stations that discharge
into the C-4 Canal pursuant to Environmental Resource Permit Application No. 030311-10; and
WHEREAS, the District, Miami -Dade County, City of Miami, City of West Miami, and City
of Sweetwater desire to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") to coordinate the
operation of stormwater pumps prior to, during, and immediately following major storm events to
reduce potential flooding impacts; and
WHEREAS, the MOU, attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit "A," defines the
responsibilities of the District and the participating local governments, including coordination,
notification, pump operation protocols, data sharing, and recordkeeping; and
WHEREAS, the C-4 Basin Operating Plan, referenced within the MOU and attached and
incorporated hereto as Exhibit "B," provides the framework for stormwater management
operations and establishes conditions for stormwater pump coordination among the participating
jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that entering into this MOU and adopting the
associated Operating Plan is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the
residents of the City;
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.
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Section 2. The City Commission hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding
("MOU") between the South Florida Water Management District, Miami -Dade County, the City of
Miami, the City of West Miami, and the City of Sweetwater, in substantially the form attached
and incorporated as Exhibit "A," and the C-4 Basin Operating Plan, attached and incorporated
as Exhibit "B."
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to execute the MOU, in substantially the
attached form, and to execute any amendments, extensions, renewals, or related documents
necessary to implement the intent of this Resolution, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
g Wy j ng III, C y ttor y 1/10/2025
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
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