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RESOLUTION NO. 2015- 244 q <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY <br /> OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT <br /> FOR THE CREATION OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA MAYORS' <br /> BEACH ALLIANCE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO <br /> DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS <br /> RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br /> WHEREAS, as a tourism destination, the beaches and the coastal barrier islands in Miami- <br /> Dade County are the most important economic engine for South Florida; and <br /> WHEREAS, Southeast Florida is considered one of the most vulnerable areas of the <br /> country with respect to the consequences of global climate change, especially sea level rise; and <br /> WHEREAS, Southeast Florida is also vulnerable to hurricanes, and storm surge from other <br /> large storms during the months of June to November; and <br /> WHEREAS, scientific studies indicate that, due to climate change, extreme weather events <br /> such as storms and hurricanes will increase in frequency and intensity; and <br /> WHEREAS, a healthy beach and dune system provide the first line of defense against <br /> hurricanes and storm surge events; and <br /> WHEREAS, coastal barrier islands experience seasonal shoreline erosion during the winter <br /> season when higher wave energy erodes the beach, which beach restoration or renourishment <br /> efforts help to combat; and <br /> WHEREAS, a South Florida Mayors' Beach Alliance would be a coalition of the barrier <br /> island municipalities whose purpose is to urge the county, state and federal government to <br /> develop long-term solutions to restore beaches impacted by erosion. <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE <br /> CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: <br /> Section 1. Expression of Support. The Mayor and City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles <br /> Beach hereby expresses its support for the creation of the South Florida Mayors' Beach Alliance. <br /> Section 2. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all <br /> things necessary to effectuate this Resolution. <br /> Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution becomes effective upon adoption. <br /> R2015- Support Creation of So Fla Mayors' Beach Alliance 1 <br />