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MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION NO. 406-2021
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS URGING THE MIAMI-DADE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSION AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY TO DENY THE PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN (CDMP) AMENDMENT
APPLICATION CDMP20210003, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Southern Florida is home to the Everglades National Park,the Biscayne National
Park and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary,each a national and statewide environmental
treasure with uniquely important and diverse natural resources; and
WHEREAS, these unique resources contribute to an unparalleled ecosystem that is critical to
South Florida's regional environment and regional economy; and
WHEREAS,the Federal and state governments have authorized and appropriated significant
public investment in the restoration and preservation of the Everglades and South Florida
ecosystem; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County (the Florida Keys) shares in the stewardship responsibilities of
this unique ecosystem; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County continues to invest in and to work in partnership with state and
federal agencies to protect its existing public and private investments from sea level rise and to
restore and protect the health and economic value of its marine environment; and
WHEREAS, the environment, economy, public safety, and community character of the
Florida Keys can be substantially affected by land use decisions in southern Miami-Dade County;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed expansion of the Urban Development Boundary in South Miami-
Dade in Miami-Dade County's Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) Amendment
Application CDMP20210003, and its accompanying 800-acre industrial project is a significant
land use decision with potentially detrimental regional environmental,economic,and public safety
impacts, including impacts for the Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS,it is yet unclear as to the environmental impacts of this land use decision,Monroe
County is concerned that the proposed expansion of the Urban Development Boundary could
negatively impact the sensitive Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, and Florida
Keys National Marine Sanctuary; and
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WHEREAS,the continued environmental and economic viability of Florida Keys depends on
the preservation of those environmental resources and on the continued protection of the quality,
tranquility and peace of our surrounding waters and airspace over those waters; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment within the Urban Development Boundary in South
Miami-Date may allow for future large-scale urban growth outside the current UDB, irrevocably
altering future urban development,particularly for the adjacent Homestead Air Reserve Base; and
WHEREAS,the Homestead Air Reserve Base and its neighboring territory is subject the same
threats and potential evacuation orders as the Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS, the proposed expansion will add traffic congestion and could adversely impact
the Florida Turnpike(a Strategic Intermodal System facility),other local roads,including reducing
the operation of the transportation corridor and hurricane evacuation; and
WHEREAS, due to these concerns Monroe County appreciates the opportunity to review the
proposed comprehensive plan amendments and continues to encourage intergovernmental
coordination and collaboration between the adjacent counties; and
WHEREAS,Monroe County encourages Miami-Dade County to continue to review and
regulate land use in a manner that provides for adequate public infrastructure, does not result in a
reduction of the level-of-service requirements, protects key assets, and maximizes safety,
economic benefit, environmental compatibility within the County and with the adjacent and
regional local governments, State, and federal governments; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County continues to support coordination mechanisms to ensure that
full consideration is given to the impacts of development allowed by the adjacent municipalities,
adjacent counties of Miami-Dade, the region,the State and the federal governments, as well as the
potential impacts of development allowed by Monroe County on those entities; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County staff noted major inconsistencies between this proposed
project and have recommended that the County deny the CDMP Amendment application and
Monroe County urges the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners to consider and uphold
the determination of its planning staff;;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners expresses strong concerns
about the impacts of development and expansion of the Urban Development Boundary in Miami-
Dade County on the Florida Keys and urges the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners and
the State of Florida to deny the proposed Development Master Plan (CDMP) Amendment
Application CDMP20210003; and
Section 2.. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit certified copies of the
Resolution to the Mayor and Commissioners of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners
and to Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Secretary Dane Eagle.
Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of October, 2021.
Mayor Michelle Coldiron Yes
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice Yes
Commissioner Craig Cates Yes
Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein Yes
Commissioner Eddie Martinez Yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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t 'st BY
c Mayor Michelle Coldiron
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AS DEPUTY CLERK
Approved for form and legal sufficiency by
Robert B. Shillinger, Monroe County Attorney
Digitally signed by Robert B.Shillinger
Robert B.
DIN:cn=Robert B.Shillinger,o=Monroe
County BOCC,ou=Monroe County
Shillinger Attorney,email=shillinger-
bob@ monroecounty-Fl.gov,c=US
Date:2021.10.21 15.54:06-04'00'
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CKevin Madok, CPA
Clerk of the Circuit Court& Com troller— Monroe Count Florida
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October 26, 2021
Honorable Chairman Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Commission District 12
8345 NW 12t' Street
Miami FL 33126
Honorable Chairman Diaz,
Enclosed is a certified copy of Resolution No. 406-2021 urging the Miami-Dade Board of
County Commission and Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to deny the proposed
Development Master Plan (CDMP) amendment application CDMP20210003, and providing an
effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on October 20, 2021. Should you have any questions
please feel free to contact me at (305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of
the Circuit Court& Comptroller&
ex-officio to the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
by: Pamela G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: Vice Chairman Oliver G.Gilbert,III Commissioner Kionne L.McGhee
Commissioner Jean Monestime Commissioner Javier D. Souto
Commissioner Keon Hardemon Commissioner Joe A.Martinez
Commissioner Sally A.Heyman Commissioner Rene Garcia
Commissioner Eileen Higgins Secretary Dane Eagle,FDEO
Commissioner Rebeca Sosa Monroe County Planning&Environmental
Commissioner Raquel A.Regalado File
Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins
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