HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-038-2495_-_Adoption_of_Miami-Dade_Local_Mitigation_Strategy_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2026-038-2495
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ADOPT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S LOCAL
MITIGATION STRATEGY (LMS) TO SUPPORT REGIONAL
HAZARD MITIGATION, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS,
FUNDING ELIGIBILITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens coordinates the City’s Emergency
Response Plan with Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida to address hazard
mitigation and disaster-preparedness for the safety of residents and property in Miami
Gardens, and
WHEREAS, in accordance, the City is required to adopt, by resolution, Miami-
Dade County’s Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) to ensure alignment with the County’s
overall emergency management plan, strategy, and response to ensure long-term
resilience, and
WHEREAS, by aligning with the countywide strategy, the City becomes part of a
coordinated, regional approach to identifying risks, reducing vulnerabilities, and preparing
for natural and man-made hazards, and
WHEREAS, adopting the LMS demonstrates a proactive commitment to public
safety, fiscal responsibility, and sustainable community planning, and
WHEREAS, participation in the LMS is often a requirement for eligibility for state
and federal mitigation funding, including grants that support infrastructure hardening,
flood prevention and disaster recovery projects, and
WHEREAS, in addition to adopting the LMS, the City has scheduled its annual
emergency management simulated tabletop exercises for April 14 – 15, 2026, to ensure
staff are prepared for upcoming large-scale events and hurricane season, and
WHEREAS, it helps the City not only respond to emergencies more effectively but
also reduce their impact before they occur, creating a safer and more resilient community
for all residents, and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Adoption of the
Miami-Dade Local Mitigation Strategy,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
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Resolution No. 2026-038-2495
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 authorizes the City Manager to adopt Miami-Dade County’s Local Mitigation
Strategy (LMS) to support regional hazard mitigation, emergency preparedness, funding
eligibility, and community resilience.
Section 3: 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 APRIL 22, 2026.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, MMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Vice Mayor Stephens
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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