HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-20 Urging the United States Congress and the Florida Legislature to (1) appropriate funds, (2) study the origins and causes of the increased, (3) research alternative methods of disposing Sargassum SeaweedRE S O L U T IO N N O . 2 0 2 3 -2 0
A RE S O L U T I O N O F T H E V IL L A G E C O UN C IL O F T H E
V IL L A G E O F KE Y B IS C A Y N E , F L O RI D A , U R G IN G T H E
U N I T E D S T A T E S C O N G RE S S A N D T H E F L O RI D A
L E G I S L A T U RE T O (1 ) A P P R O P RI A T E F U N D S F O R
S A R G A S S U M S E A W E E D RE M O V A L O N B E A C H E S
L O C A T E D IN T H E V IL L A G E , (2 ) S T U D Y T H E O RI G IN S
A N D C A U S E S O F T H E IN C R E A S E D S A R G A S S U M
S E A W E E D B L O O M S , A N D (3 ) RE S E A R C H A L T E RN A T IV E
M E T H O D S O F D IS P O S IN G S A R G A S S U M S E A W E E D ;
P R O V I D I N G F O R T RA N S M IT T A L ; A N D P R O V ID IN G F O R
A N E F F E C T I V E D A T E .
W H E RE A S , in recent years, the Village of Key Biscayne (the "Village") has experienced
an increase in sargassum seaweed blooms on its beach; and
WHEREAS, the Village's beach is an essential part of the community and economy of
the Village; and
WHEREAS, a mass of sargassum seaweed, spanning more than 5,000 miles, is currently
floating toward the shores of Florida and other coastlines throughout the Gulf of Mexico; and
WHEREAS, when sargassum seaweed accumulates on beaches, it emits a hazardous gas
that may cause respiratory problems, unpleasant odors, and damage to marine life; and
WHEREAS, the presence of sargassum seaweed can have a deleterious effect on the
tourism industry and impede visitors' and residents' enjoyment of the natural beauty of the
beach;and
WHEREAS, it is extremely costly to remove sargassum seaweed blooms from the
Village's beach; and
WHEREAS, additional research is needed to determine the exact cause of the increased
sargassum seaweed blooms affecting the Village and the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council urges the United States Congress and the Florida
L e g is la tur e to (1) appropriate funds for sargassum seaweed removal from the Village's beach, (2)
study the origin and causes of the increased sargassum seaweed blooms, and (3) research
alternative methods of disposing sargassum seaweed; and
W HERE AS, the Village Council finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and
welfare of the residents of the Village.
NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RE SOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
herein by reference.
Section 2.
Recitals. That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated
Urging. That the Village Council hereby urges the U.S. Congress and
Florida Legislature to (1) appropriate funds for sargassum seaweed removal from the Village's
beach, (2) study the origin and causes of the increased sargassum seaweed blooms, and (3) research
alternative methods of disposing sargassum seaweed.
Section 3. Transmittal. That the Village Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, the
Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation, and the Miami-Dade County League of Cities.
Section 4.
adoption.
Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of April 2023.
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