Res No 049-23-15983RESOLUTION NO. 049-23-15983
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
NAMING OF SW 71sT STREET BETWEEN 59TH PLACE
AND SW 61ST AVENUE IN HONOR OF TOM
CUNNINGHAM TO BE KNOWN AS "TOM CUNNINGHAM
WAY"; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION,
TRANSMITTAL, CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami (the "City") Commission desires to recognize and
honor former Mayor Tom Cunningham for his service and contributions to the City; and
WHEREAS, Tom Cunningham was elected to the office of City Commissioner in 1995
and elected to the office of Mayor in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Tom Cunningham, a florist by trade and Vietnam veteran, made national
news in 1996 when he was elected as both the first black and openly gay Mayor of the City; and
WHEREAS, at the time, he was one of only about 100 openly gay elected officials in the
country, according to press reports; and
WHEREAS, Tom Cunningham passed away in 1997; and
WHEREAS, Section 17-10.1 "Guidelines for Naming City Property and Roadways"
allows for the naming of a public street or piece of public property when the person being honored
is done so posthumously; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his service and contributions to the City, the City
Commission desires to name SW 71 st Street between 59 th Place and 61 st A venue (the "City Street")
in honor of Tom Cunningham to be known as "Tom Cunningham Way"; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and
welfare of the citizens of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. The above-stated recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Approving the Naming of the City Street in Honor of Tom
Cunningham. The City Commission hereby approves the naming of the City Street in honor of
Tom Cunningham as "Tom Cunningham Way." The City Street shall retain its numerical
designation. This designation shall be subject to any necessary coordination with or approval from
Miami-Dade County.
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Section 3 Implementation . The City Manager is hereby authorized to take any and
all action necessary to implement the purposes of this Resolution. The appropriate City
departments are hereby authorized to erect the necessary stree t signs subject to any neces sary
coordination with or approval from Miami-Dade County or any other agency with jurisdiction.
Section 4.
for approval.
Transmittal. This Resolution shall be transmitted to Miami-Dade County
Section 5. Corrections . Conforming language or technica l scrivener-type corrections
may be made by the City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into the
final resolution for signature.
Section 6 . Severabilitv . If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this Resolution
is for any reason he ld invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution.
Section 7.
adoption.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of May 2023.
ATTEST:
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND
EXECUTIO THEREOF:
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WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE
& BIERMAN, P.L.
CITY ATTORNEY
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MA OR
COMMISSION VOTE: 4-1
Mayor Fernandez: Yea
Vice Mayor Bonich: Nay
Commissioner Calle: Yea
Commissioner Liebman: Yea
Cammi sioner Corey: Yea
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Agenda Item No:4.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: May 2, 2023
Submitted by: Daniela Cimo
Submitting Department: City Attorney
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
NAMING OF SW 71ST STREET BETWEEN 59TH PLACE AND SW 61ST AVENUE IN HONOR OF TOM
CUNNINGHAM TO BE KNOWN AS “TOM CUNNINGHAM WAY”; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION,
TRANSMITTAL, CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5 (COMMISSIONER
LIEBMAN)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
46E6906-CA_Memo_Re_Street_Naming_-_Tom_Cunningham (1).docx
Resolution_Approving_Naming_of_City_Street_-_Tom_Cunningham_CAv2 - rev.docx
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:The Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Lillian Arango and Tony Recio, City Attorneys
CC:Genaro “Chip” Iglesias
DATE: May 2, 2023 City Commission Meeting
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE NAMING OF SW 71ST STREET BETWEEN 59TH
PLACE AND SW 61ST AVENUE IN HONOR OF TOM CUNNINGHAM TO BE
KNOWN AS “TOM CUNNINGHAM WAY”; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION,
TRANSMITTAL, CORRECTIONS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The accompanying resolution was prepared and placed on the agenda at the request of
Commissioner Liebman.
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THE CITY OF PLEASANT LIVING