Pursuant to the request of Vice-Mayor Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, a discussion item is requested for the April 26, 2017 City Commission meeting to consider initiating discussions with the Town of Surfside, Indian Creek Village, Bal Harbour Village, the Town of Bay Harbor Islands, and North Bay Village for the creation of a six-municipality council (“Council”). The proposed Council would provide a collective and cohesive voice to study and recommend actions regarding such public health, safety, and welfare issues of mutual concern as transit, resiliency, the environment, and waterways.

The purpose and authority of the proposed Council is more fully set forth in the attached Memorandum.