_add-on e)Add-on e)
Sponsored by: Vice Mayor Welsh
City Commission Meeting: 03-07-17
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RESOLUTION NO. _________________ 1
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A Resolution of the City of South Miami requesting that most of the parks 3
impact fees generated by development in Downtown Dadeland, that is 4
dedicated to purchase park space, be spent purchasing the Ludlam Trail. 5
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WHEREAS, a number of new apartment buildings are being developed around 7
Downtown Dadeland; and 8
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WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County collects impact fees which are paid as pre-10
development costs to help fund the additional expenses required for services, such as parks, for 11
new development; and 12
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WHEREAS, when the development is complete, there will be approximately 15,000 14
units that will be expected to generate $25,560,000 in park impact fees; and 15
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WHEREAS, the quiet Ludlam Trail will be the only linear park directly adjacent to the 17
housing units of Downtown Dadeland and will provide a safe dedicated and direct route for 18
cyclists and pedestrians to schools, parks, work and shopping; and 19
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WHEREAS, the Ludlam Trail will contain restored native habitats and, unlike the 21
Underline, the Ludlam Trail will not be directly adjacent to noise-making elements which makes 22
for a safer and more pleasant park environment. 23
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY 25
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT: 26
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. The City of South Miami requests that most of the parks impact fee generated 28
by development in Downtown Dadeland, that is dedicated to purchase park space, be spent 29
purchasing the Ludlam Trail. 30
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. Severability. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for 32
any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall 33
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution. 34
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. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon 36
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _____________, 2017. 39
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ATTEST: APPROVED: 41
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CITY CLERK MAYOR 45
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Add-on e)
Sponsored by: Vice Mayor Welsh
City Commission Meeting: 03-07-17
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM, COMMISSION VOTE: 1
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND Mayor Stoddard: 2
EXECUTION THEREOF Vice Mayor Welsh: 3
Commissioner Harris: 4
_____________________________ Commissioner Edmond: 5
CITY ATTORNEY Commissioner Liebman: 6