Miami-Dade Legislative Item
File Number: 210559
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File Number: 210559 File Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Version: 0 Reference: R-225-21 Control: Board of County Commissioners
File Name: DECLARING APRIL 5-12 DARK SKY WEEK EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY Introduced: 3/8/2021
Requester: NONE Cost: Final Action: 3/16/2021
Agenda Date: 3/16/2021 Agenda Item Number: 11A12
Notes: Title: RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 5TH THROUGH APRIL 12TH, 2021 AS DARK SKY WEEK; APPROVING EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS IN RECOGNITION OF DARK SKY WEEK IN THE STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER SECURED LOBBY AREA PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-240-16, AND OTHER COUNTY OWNED OR OPERATED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
Indexes: DECLARING
  DISPLAY
  STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER
Sponsors: Sally A. Heyman, Prime Sponsor
Sunset Provision: No Effective Date: Expiration Date:
Registered Lobbyist: None Listed


Legislative History

Acting Body Date Agenda Item Action Sent To Due Date Returned Pass/Fail

Board of County Commissioners 3/16/2021 11A12 Adopted P

County Attorney 3/8/2021 Assigned Nicole Ramos-Barreau 3/8/2021

Legislative Text


TITLE
RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 5TH THROUGH APRIL 12TH, 2021 AS DARK SKY WEEK; APPROVING EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS IN RECOGNITION OF DARK SKY WEEK IN THE STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER SECURED LOBBY AREA PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-240-16, AND OTHER COUNTY OWNED OR OPERATED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES

BODY
WHEREAS, the aesthetic beauty and wonder of a natural night sky is a shared heritage of all humankind; and
WHEREAS, the experience of standing beneath a starry night sky inspires feelings of wonder and awe, and encourages a growing interest in science and nature, especially among young people within the Miami-Dade County community; and
WHEREAS, the opportunity to view star-filled skies attracts tourists to this region and therefore, economic benefit to Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, as such, this board acknowledges the importance of preserving Miami-Dade County�s historic heritage and starry night skies; and
WHEREAS, excessive �artificial lighting� at night, including light directed upward into the sky, causes �light pollution� of the nighttime environment; and
WHEREAS, �artificial lighting� is defined as light ranging in wavelength from the ultraviolet to the near-infrared, that is caused, directed, or used by humans for any purpose; and
WHEREAS, �light pollution� is defined as any adverse effect or impact attributable to artificial light at night, and represents a waste of natural resources amounting to at least $2 billion per year and contributes to diminished energy security; and
WHEREAS, light pollution has scientifically-established economic and environmental consequences, which result in significant impacts to the ecology and human health of all communities, including Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, light pollution within the United States and Miami-Dade County continues to grow at an average annual rate of 3 to 5 percent per year; and
WHEREAS, protecting the night sky helps the Miami-Dade County community improve and maintain its unique sense of place, neighborhood livability, safety, and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, solving the problem of light pollution requires educating governments, communities, and citizens on neighbor and ecological friendly lighting practices, as well as responsible decision-making regarding outdoor lighting that directs light down to where it is needed instead of upward into the sky; and
WHEREAS, the International Dark Sky Association is the recognized authority on light pollution and the leading organization combating light pollution worldwide, with a mission to protect the night from light pollution; and
WHEREAS, the International Dark Sky Association has designated April 5 through April 12, 2021 as �International Dark Sky Week 2021� to help draw awareness to light pollution and its far-reaching effects on all communities by promoting simple solutions to mitigate it,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board:
Section 1. Incorporates and approves the foregoing recitals as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. Declares April 5th through April 12th, 2021 as Dark Sky Week.
Section 3. As part of the educational Dark Sky Week activities, approves, in accordance with Resolution No. R-240-16, exhibits for display in the secured area of the Stephen P. Clark Center lobby, and authorizes the use of cultural, historic and/or artistic exhibits, demonstrations or displays located in or at County owned or operated buildings and facilities in observance of Dark Sky Week.



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