Res. No. 151-00-11044RESOLUTION NO.151-00-11044
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO DONATIONS,
REGARDING TREES AND PARKS,AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF A TREE AND
DEDICATION PLAQUE FROM "FRIENDS OF ANISA"TO BE
PLANTED AT FUCHS PARK IN MEMORY OF ANISA J.MATHEWS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,Fuchs Park,withits majestic and tranquil surroundings isone of the
City's most treasured assets;and
WHEREAS,Anisa J.Mathews,an FIU art student loved to visit and conduct peer
counseling sessionsatthisspecialplace,whichshe affectionately termed herprivate
"sanctuary";and
WHEREAS,Anisa J.Mathews wasinall honesty an exemplary individual who
sharedher dynamic loveand personality witheveryoneshecamein contact with;and
WHEREAS,in honor of AnisaJ.Mathews'memory,itisthe Mayor andCity
Commission's desireto accept thedonation of atreefrom "Friends of Anisa"forplanting
at Fuchs Park.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA;
Section 1.In honor of AnisaJ.Mathews'memorytheCity Manager ishereby
authorizedtoacceptthedonationofatreeanddedicationplaquefrom"FriendsofAnisa"
for planting at Fuchs Park.
Section 2.This resolution shalltakeeffect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25tr}ay of Ju1^,2000.
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CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
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CITY ATTORNEY
MAYOR
Commission Vote:
Mayor Robaina:
Vice Mayor Feliu:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Commissioner Bethel:
Commissioner Russell:
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Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor and City Commission
FROM:Charles D.Scurr
City Manager
THE REQUEST
DATE:7/21/00
AGENDA ITEM #/*
Comm.Mtg.7/25/00
Fuchs Park
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO DONATIONS,
REGARDING TREES AND PARKS,AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF A TREE AND
DEDICATION PLAQUE FROM "FRIENDS OF ANISA"TO BE
PLANTED AT FUCHS PARK IN MEMORY OF ANISA J.MATHEWS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND
The attached resolution sponsored by Mayor Robaina authorizes the City
Manager to accept the donation of a tree from "Friends of Anisa"for planting at
Fuchs Park in memory of the late Anisa J.Mathews.
Anisa J.Mathews an art student at FlU often held Peer Counseling sessions at
Fuchs Park,which she had affectionately termed her private "sancutary."
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MATHEWS
ANISAJ.,28 years old,
passed awayonJuly1,
2000.Bornin Charlotte,
NCin 1971,she lived inMi
amifor the past 6 years.
She was an Art student at
FlUandwasto graduate in
December 2000.Anisa
worked atthe Rampage
store at the Falls.She is
survived by her mother
and father,Alison and
Denny Maloney of Char
lotte.NC:her brother Ben
Mathews of Chicago;her
grandmother Marjorie
Joyner of Charlotte,NC.
and her boyfriend Eduardo
Recinos and familyofMi
ami.Although her life was
cut short,she will live on
forever in our hearts and
memories and will always
continue to influence the
lives ofall who were so
honored to share in her dy
namic love and personali
ty.A Memorial Service to
share and honor the joy of
her life will be held at
Aoreu Gonzalez located at
6851SW40 Street (Bird
Rd.)in Miamion Friday.
July 7.from 7:30-930 PM.
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Space foratreeplantingis available closetothe
pavilion withinthe Everglades botanical
education area.
Myrsine isanendemic native found onlyin
southern Florida within the United States.It can
befound naturally growing within"bayhead"tree
islands inthe everglades.Accordingly,thistree
will beplantednexttothe Sweet Bay Magnolia,as
it would be found in the natural environment.
The Magnoliaand Myrsine areverysimilarin
appearance,but the leaves of the Myrsinearedark
greenin color whiletheMagnolia's leaves are
silver-green.This planting arrangement should
therefore be very aesthetic,anda fitting choice for
a dedication to honor this woman.
Call me if youhave any questions.
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Nativi Fi.or-iiia Pi a \i s
MYRSINE,RAPANEA
Myrsine guianensis
HEIGHT:15-20 feet
LIGHT:Sunro part shade
BLOOM:Tiny clustering greenish-white
flowers,blooming in winter andspring
FRUIT:Small,blue-black berries carried in the
leaf axils
LEAVES:Alternate leaves,clustered at the
endsofthe branches,maybeellipticalto
oblong,with smooth marginscurving
downward
TRUNK:Usuallyshrubby,withlightgraybark
NATIVE RANGE:South Florida,the West
Indiesand tropical America;Zones 10-11
HABITAT:Avarietyofhabitats,from dry
woodlands or coastal areastoboggysites
PROPAGATION:Seed
Myrsineisanattractivenativewhose versa
tility is one of its greatest assets.It tolerates dry
ormoist soil,sunor shade ecjualb well.If has
good salt-tolerance but will grow well inland.
Use itfornatural screening orasa specimen
plant;with training,it can be a small columnar
tree suitablefornarrow spaces.Its fruit «'
bring jays,woodpeckers,cardinals,thrasher*.
and other birds tothe garden.