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RESOLUTION NO. ___ _
A Resolution endorsing the GreenLink proposal for creating a 10-
mile linear park along the MetroRail corridor.
WHEREAS, the Friends of the GreenLink have proposed an initiative to transform the
land underneath MetroRail into a contiguous 10-mile walking / biking / exercise path and linear
park, from Brickell Station to Dadeland South Station; and
WHEREAS, the GreenLink will provides a worldclass mobility corridor with widened,
straightened paths and crosswalks that protect the users; and
WHEREAS, In similar cases, i.e. the High Line in NYC, property values adjacent to the
once abandoned trail skyrocketed to double and triple their values; and
WHEREAS, land contiguous to the MetroRail is of lesser value than properties just two
blocks off the rail line, and introduction of a linear park greatly improves contiguous and
adjacent properties; and
WHEREAS, MetroRail has a capacity deficiency of 40% and the GreenLink will attract
and boost ridership along the entire GreenLink tract and attract more riders to the South Miami
station; and
WHEREAS, South Miami has a deficit of green space needed for parks concurrency,
and the GreenLink plan proposes to transform the existing M-Path into actual park space within
the city limits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City recognizes that numerous economic, social, health, and
environmental benefits would ensue from realization of the GreenLink as a lineal park and
enthusiastically endorses the GreenLink proposal.
Section 2. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Passed and adopted this __ day of ____ , 2014.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Harris:
Commissioner Edmond:
Commissioner Liebman:
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