HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-103-3814_-_Smart_City_Development_Plan_-_Adopted_-_PdfRESOLUTION NO. 2022-103-3814
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR TRANSITING THE CITY TO A
“SMART CITY”; PROVIDING A REPORTING REQUIREMENT;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, throughout the world, people are increasingly migrating to cities,
creating unprecedented demands on energy and infrastructure, and
WHEREAS across the City of Miami and the City of Coral Gables, smart city
solutions are proving to elevate South Florida's status in becoming a tech capital, and
WHEREAS the City of Miami has seen a number of tech firms relocate their
headquarters to the city due to the desire of the city to be tech friendly and tech aware,
and
WHEREAS numerous cities have announced a myriad of smart city investments,
transforming neighborhoods into high tech municipalities.
WHEREAS, creating an equitable digital environment is extremely important to
cultivating communities that are prepared for the digital growth of the future, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Linda Julien desires that the City of Miami Gardens
develop a plan for transiting towards becoming a “Smart City”, and
WHEREAS, andinformationusesthatmunicipality City” is “Smart a a
communication technologies (ICT) to increase operational efficiency, share information
with the public and improve both the quality of government services and citizen welfare.
“Smart Citys” usually have the following elements: Connectivity, Data and Government
involvement, and
WHEREAS, upon becoming a “Smart City”, the City will be able to connect, protect,
and enhance the lives of residents, visitors, and small businesses throughout the City,
and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Linda Julien recommends that the City Council direct
the City Manager to develop a plan for transiting the City to a “Smart City” and further,
recommends the City Council to require the City Manager to provide quarterly reports on
the status of this request,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Resolution No. 2022-103-3814
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Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby directs City Manager to develop a plan for transiting the City of Miami Gardens to
a “Smart City”.
Section 3: REPORTING REQUIREMENT: The City Council of the City of Miami
Gardens hereby directs the City Manager to provide a quarterly report on the status of
this “Smart City” development plan.
Section 4: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 27, 2022.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN
Moved by: Mayor Harris
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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Councilman Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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