HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2023-138 Authorizing the SEFL Climate Action PledgeRESOLUTION NO.2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, PLEDGING ITS SUPPORT AS A MEMBER OF THE
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS,
ENDORSING THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE;
AGREEING TO ADVANCE, WITH ITS CO -MEMBERS, THE STRATEGIC
CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION PLANNING, PROGRAMS,
POLICIES AND PROJECTS; AND ADVANCING THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE REGIONAL CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE
FOR THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Southeast Florida is considered one of the most vulnerable areas of the
country to the consequences of global climate change, with impacts including sea level rise,
elevated groundwater levels, rainfall intensification, extreme heat, and ocean acidification
presenting extreme risk to Southeast Florida's communities, economy, and natural systems; 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 Broward, Miami -Dade, Monroe, and Palm
Beach (Compact Partners) entered into the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact
(Compact); and
WHEREAS, the Compact has been an international model for regional collaboration on
climate action, with development of key tools, resources, and a Regional Climate Action Plan to
expedite and harmonize efforts in support of I I I local and tribal governments across the four -
county region; and
WHEREAS, to continue these efforts, the third iteration of the Regional Climate Action
Plan (RCAP 3.0) was undertaken in 2022, through a collaborative process involving more than
150 subject matter experts representing public and private sectors, academic institutions, and not -
for -profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, the RCAP 3.0 is voluntary framework designed to align, guide, and support
the acceleration of local and regional climate action in Southeast Florida toward a shared vision of
a low -carbon, healthy, prosperous, more equitable, and more resilient region; and
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WHEREAS, local and tribal governments have individually demonstrated significant
climate leadership, and the RCAP supports the alignment of these individual local efforts with the
regional framework and vision; and
WHEREAS, the RCAP does not provide a mandate, but rather serves as a voluntary
guidance document that local and tribal governments can adopt and utilize in a manner that reflects
their unique context, priorities, and vision for the future of their community; and
WHEREAS, our response to the climate crisis represents an opportunity to build more
resilient, livable, equitable communities; bolster regional economic security and advance vibrant,
low -carbon innovation economies; and deliver resilient infrastructure that meets community needs
now and into the future; and
WHEREAS, there is power in the collective action of counties, municipalities, and tribal
governments in jointly developing, advancing, and advocating for mutually beneficial regional,
state, and national climate and energy strategies, policies, regulations, and agreements that are
consequential to Southeast Florida's shared resilience and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach, along with all local and tribal governments
throughout Broward, Miami -Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties, are invited to sign on to the
Southeast Florida Climate Action Pledge; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach desires to sign onto the Southeast Florida Climate
Action Pledge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Recitals. That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated
by this reference.
Section 2. Pledge. The City adopts the Southeast Florida Climate Action Pledge,
which is attached and incorporated by reference as Exhibit A to this resolution.
Section 3. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall become effective 10 days after
adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED ony 04�IiYI i� 'Lk , 2023.
Motion byki( m—t —<6ca6w � , second by Ccmm1 c 1 Lw -( � S
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION:
Commissioner Joyce L. Davis
Commissioner Tamara James
Commissioner Marco Salvino
Vice Mayor Lori Lewellen
Mayor Archibald J. Ryan IV
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
OAOUTSIS
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ARCHIBALD J�` RYAN IV
MAYOR I
RESOLUTION #2023- 1.
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF DANIA BEACH'S ADOPTION OF THE
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CLIMATE ACTION PLEDGE
Section 1. The City of Dania Beach pledges to jointly advance strategic climate adaptation
and mitigation planning, programs, policies, and projects.
Section 2. The City of Dania Beach pledges to support the implementation of the RCAP
3.0 through integrating its recommendations and strategies into existing and future relevant
planning, program, policy, and project development as appropriate.
Section 3. The City of Dania Beach pledges to utilize and integrate tools and resources
developed by the Compact, as appropriate, in climate action planning and implementation,
including application of the Regionally Unified Sea Level Rise Projection, participation in the
Compact Climate Assessment Tool (C-CAT), and engagement in Compact events including RCAP
Implementation Workshops and attendance at the Annual Climate Leadership Summit.
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