SARGASSUM HOT SPOTS

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

The document is a resolution adopted by the Miami-Dade County Commission directing the County Mayor to coordinate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to seek modification of Field Permit No. 8042676-DA, related to mechanical beach cleaning, to grant the County discretion to select additional sargassum hot spots within the permit's scope without further FDEP approvals. The resolution was introduced on 7/7/2026 and adopted on 7/21/2026. The permit currently covers specified hot spots at Crandon Park, Miami Beach Government Cut to 3rd Street, Miami Beach 22nd Street to 26th Street, Miami Beach 26th Street to 32nd Street, Bal Harbour Pier, and Haulover Jetty. The resolution does not specify a new project site, size, or zoning change; it is a procedural directive. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.