R-1573-16 RESOLUTION NO. 1573-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE MAYORS'CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Miami Shores Village is committed to working with Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward
and Palm Beach Counties,along with numerous municipalities that have expressed their desire to
promote a sustainable environment for Southeast Florida; and,
WHEREAS, Miami Shores Village supports the platform outlined in the Mayors' Climate Action
Pledge;
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL,that:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the attached Mayor's Climate Action Pledge.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage by the Village Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June , 2016.
ATTEST:
AI' e Burch, Mayor
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Richard Sarafan
Village Attorney
MAYORS'CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE
A PLEDGE OF THE MUNICIPALITIES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
ENDORSING THE MAYORS'CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE,AFFIRMING
SUPPORT FOR THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE
COMPACT,AGREEING TO CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING THE REGIONAL
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IN WHOLE OR IN PART,AS APPROPRIATE FOR
EACH MUNICIPALITY,AND URGING ALL MAYORS OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY TO SUPPORT THE MAYORS'CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE.
WHEREAS, Florida is considered one of the most vulnerable areas of the country to the
consequences of global climate change with Southeast Florida being at the frontline to experience the
impacts of a changing climate, especially sea level rise; and,
WHEREAS, in recognition of the need for immediate, coordinated and visionary action to
address the impacts of a changing climate and provide for economic and environmental resilience in
Southeast Florida, in 2010 the counties of Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe (Compact
Partners) entered into the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact(Compact); and,
WHEREAS, further recognizing the role of State water managers and local governments in this
regional initiative, the South Florida Water Management District and one municipal representative from
each participating county were invited to participate in this early phase; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Compact commitment and through a two year collaborative
process involving nearly 100 subject matter experts representing public and private sectors, universities,
and not-for-profit organizations, the Compact Partners developed the Regional Climate Action Plan
(RCAP); and,
WHEREAS, the RCAP offers recommendations that provide the common integrated framework
for a stronger and more resilient Southeast Florida, including:
• Providing the common framework for sustainable communities and transportation planning to be
aligned across the region;
• Recognizing the need to protect and address vulnerable water supply, management and
infrastructure,and preserve fragile natural systems and agricultural resources;
• Providing steps to move towards resilience and reducing emissions through exploring alternatives and
decreasing the use of energy and fuel;
• Building upon strength as effective emergency responders and integrating climate change hazards in
risk reduction and emergency management planning;
• Providing for effective public outreach initiatives to educate the public on the consequences of climate
change and providing guidance for developing and influencing public policies related to climate change;
and;
WHEREAS, recognizing that there are more than 100 municipalities within the region that will
play an important role in the implementation of the RCAP, the Compact Partners included municipalities
in the development of the RCAP; and,
WHEREAS, municipalities individually have been working to achieve sustainability, and the RCAP
presents an opportunity to align these individual local efforts with the regional framework and vision;
and,
WHEREAS, municipalities play a key role in the annual Regional Climate Leadership Summits,
participated in RCAP working groups and now is the time to solidify local government support to
advance the RCAP; and,
WHEREAS, the RCAP now serves as the foundation document of climate resilience planning as
part of the seven county prosperity plan in support for economic development; and,
WHEREAS, the RCAP does not provide a mandate but rather serves as a living guidance
document with options that each regional and local government may align to their own plans and adopt
and utilize based on their interests and vision for the future; and,
WHEREAS, the willingness of counties and municipalities to jointly develop and advocate for
mutually beneficial agreements, policies and strategies intended to influence regional, state and
national resilience efforts advances"Good Neighbor" relationships; and,
WHEREAS, in 2005 the U.S. Conference of Mayors adopted the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection
Agreement (Mayors' Agreement) that became a national model for effective collaboration and the
framework for more than 1,000 municipalities throughout the nation to take actions to reduce global
warming and address the impacts of a changing climate (climate disruption); and,
WHEREAS, utilizing the U.S. Mayors' Agreement as a model for influencing regional climate
policies and effective public outreach, all municipalities throughout the Southeast Florida region are
invited to sign the 2012 South Florida Mayors' Climate Action Pledge and to collaborate on
implementation of the RCAP starting today and for tomorrow.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT PLEDGED that:
Section 1. Miami Shores Village endorses the Mayors' Climate Action Pledge.
Section 2. Miami Shores Village affirms support for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change
Compact.
Section 3. Miami Shores Village agrees to consider integrating the Regional Climate Action Plan
framework in whole or in part as appropriate for each municipality into existing and future municipal
sustainability action plans, comprehensive plans and/or climate action plans where and when
appropriate and financially feasible.
Section 4. Miami Shores Village urges all Mayors within Miami-Dade County to join the Mayors'
Climate Action Pledge.
Section 5. This Pledge shall become effective upon adoption as evidenced by the Mayor's
signature affixed below.
Adopted this 7`h day of June ,2016.
Alice Burch, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk