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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Vice-Mayor Ricky Arriola 
DATE:April  28, 2023
 



SUBJECT:REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS PENDING STATE LEGISLATION RELATING TO MAXIMUM FREEBOARD FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION. 

ANALYSIS

Please refer an item to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee to discuss pending legislation in the Florida Legislature involving freeboard.  The legislation gives local governments the authority to adopt a greater maximum freeboard.  Based upon the challenges with sea level rise  that the City of Miami Beach faces, this is a worthy topic of discussion.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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Applicable Area

Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes No 

Strategic Connection

Environment & Infrastructure - Reduce risk from storms, high tides, groundwater, and sea level rise.
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Vice-Mayor Ricky Arriola