MIAMI BEACH, Fla. \u2014 Debate continued over a proposal to build a waterpark at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach.<\/p>\n
A bill is on Gov. Ron DeSantis\u2019 desk that would allow the project to move forward without public input. <\/p>\n
During a meeting Wednesday, Miami Beach city leaders discussed taking possible legal action against the state of Florida over the legislation of House Bill 399.<\/p>\n
Legal experts say it\u2019s a sweeping land-use preemption bill that city leaders say strips local control from development decisions and doesn\u2019t allow residents to be a part of the approval process. <\/p>\n
The governor has not signed the bill. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis governor has a reputation for retaliatory political engagements,\u201d said Miami Beach Commissioner David Suarez. \u201cI think we\u2019re going down a dangerous rabbit hole here on challenging this.\u201d<\/p>\n
Commissioners discussed allowing the city attorney to explore possible legal action, and officials also want to bring the Fontainebleau to the table. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf the direction of this body authorizes litigation, I would feel comfortable taking action,\u201d said Miami Beach City Attorney Ricardo Dopico. \u201cIf the direction is come back and get further direction, then I would need further direction.\u201d<\/p>\n
The commission voted to have the mayor, city attorney, city manager and residents from the Mid Beach Neighborhood Association negotiate with the Fontainebleau over the proposed water park project.<\/p>\n
Details of the project feature as many as 11 water slides, including one that is 120-feet tall. <\/p>\n
Residents are concerned about environmental impacts, noise and traffic.<\/p>\n
After the meeting, a staff member for the mayor of Miami Beach said this is very preliminary and that they\u2019re trying to get all parties involved to get compromise.<\/p>\n
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