Res No 096-96-9850e
RESOLUTION NO. _ 96-96-9850
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH 1VIIAAI/B,
FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE INCLUSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI SPECIFIC PROJECT
PROPOSAL WITHIN THE DADE COUNTY PARKS,
RECREATION, BEACHES AND YOUTH FACILITIES
MEASURE OF 1996 (SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
ACT) AND SUPPORTING PLACING THE MEASURE
ON THE 1996 COUNTY BALLOT.
WHEREAS, the Dade County Parks, Recreation, Beaches and Youth
Facilities Measure of 1996 (Safe Neighborhood Parks Act) would provide
approximately $200 million to preserve, improve and restore park, beach, and
open space lands, senior centers and youth facilities, and recreation facilities to
benefit current and future generations of Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of South Miami finds that
neighborhood and community parks, natural and recreational areas, s
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ports facilities
and playing fields are a vital and necessary part of our community and help to
preserve the quality of life in the City of South Miami; and
WHEREAS, the Cit y of South Miami expects to receive approximately $
100,000 for the multi -use
recreation center; and
VVHEREAS, the City of South Miami would receive additional funds in per
capita grants for our most pressing park and county -wide recreation needs; and
WHEREAS, local and regional park and recreation facilities are in great
need of funds to improve park safety and security; and parks in good repair
provide an important and healthy alternative to youth in our community through
sports and other recreation opportunities; and
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W HEREAS, this measure would help address the great need for repair and
improvements of the neighborhood and
Miami; and
community parks of the City of South
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami may apply for grants allocated for
youth and senior facilities, trails and greenways, natural and historical resources,
and youth museums and heritage facilities throughout Dade County; and
WHEREAS, a county -wide and broad -based coalition of park and
recreation, conservation, civic and business group has been formed to seek the
approval of the Dade County Board of County Commissioners and the voters for
the Dade County Parks, Recreation, Beaches and Youth Facilities Measure of
1996 (Safe Neighborhood Parks Act); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of South Miami urges the
Dade County Board of County Commissioners to support the inclusion of the City
of South Miami's specific projects) within the Dade County Parks, Recreation,
Beaches and Youth Facilities Measure of 1996 (Safe Neighborhood Parks Act)
and to place the measure on the 1996 county ballot.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
CITY COR/ITVVIIS SION OF THE CITY SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
COMMISSION VOTE: 3 -1
Mayor Cunningham. Not present
Vice Mayor Robaina: Yea
Commissioner Price: Yea
Commissioner Bethel; Yea
Commissioner Young: Nay
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