Res No 005-25-16297RESOLUTION NO. 005-25-16297
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
NAMING OF 63 RD COURT FROM SW 64TH STREET TO SW
66TH STREET, IN HONOR OF AND AFTER GAIL
COACHMAN ALEXANDER; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; CORRECTIONS; SEVERABILITY;
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE .
WHEREAS, Gail Coachman Alexander, a City resident, living at 6401 SW 63,d Court,
South Miami, Florida, was an artist, educator, and creative spirit known throughout the South
Miami comminity; and
WHEREAS, a four time teacher of the year for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, she
served 36 years as an art education teacher culminating with her role as lead instructior and
recuitement liaison for Allapattah Middle School's magent program; and
WHEREAS, as a dedicated committee member of the United Survivors, a group of South
Miami women who, through friendship and collaboration, worked to bridge the City's racial
divides-both seen and unseen-Ms. Alexander further exemplified her commitment to unity and
progress; and, as lead artist, she designed the layout for the murals painted on the Unity Wall; and
WHEREAS, although her preferred medium was in glass and she certainly left a legacy
of impressive works in that medium, her leadership and painting reflected in the recently
reimagined Unity Wall left an indelible contribution to the City; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Alexander enriched the South Miami community through her artistry
and mentorship, contributing to the Sensory Lab wall mural, the vibrant wall murals at Murray
Park, and leading engaging art classes at the Senior Center, while also actively participating as a
dedicated member of the water aerobics group classes held at Murray Park Aqautic Center; and
WHEREAS, Ms . Alexander passed away in January of 2025, at her home in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to name 63,d Court from SW 64 th Steet to SW
66 th Street in honor of and after Gail Coachman Alexander and host an event in the near future to
honor her; and
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 Street in Honor of Gail Coachman
Alexander. The City Commission hereby approves the naming of 63,d Court from SW 64th Steet
to SW 66 th Street in honor of and after Gail Coachman Alexander.
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Section 3 Implementation. The C it y Manager is he reb y auth ori zed to take an y and
all actio n necessa r y to implem e nt th e purp oscs of this Resolution.
Section 4. Corrections. Conform in g language or tec hni cal sc ri ve ner-type corrections
ma y be m ade by thc C ity Attorncy fo r an y conform in g amendments to be in co rp o rated inr o thc
fin a l reso luti o n for s ig na ture.
Section 5. Severabilitv. If any sec rion , clause, sen te nce, or phrase of t hi s R eso luti o n
is for an y rea so n held in va lid or un co ns titutional by a co un of co mp ete nt juri s dic t io n, th e ho ldin g
shall not affect rhe v alidity of th e remainin g porti o ns of thi s Resolution.
Section 6. Effective Date. Thi s Resolution s hall be c ome effective imm ed iate ly upon
adoption.
PA SSE D AND ADOPTED thi s 2 1 so d ay of January, 2025.
READ AND APPROVED AS T O FORM ,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND
EXECUTION THEREOF :
APPRO~'9 ~
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CO MMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Ja v ie r Fernandez:
V ic e Mayor Brian Corey:
Co mmi ss io nc r Li sa Bonich:
Co mmi ss io ne r Steve Call c :
5-0
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Co mmi ss io ne r Da nn y Rodrigucz: Yca
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Agenda Item No:F1.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: January 21, 2025
Submitted by: Nkenga Payne
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
NAMING OF 63RD COURT FROM SW 64TH STREET TO SW 66TH STREET, IN HONOR OF AND AFTER
GAIL COACHMAN ALEXANDER; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; CORRECTIONS; SEVERABILITY;
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5 (COMMISSIONER BONICH)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Memo- Gail Alexander Street Naming.docx
Reso_Naming City Property After Gail Alexander - CAv2.docx
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:The Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Members of the City Commission
FROM:Genaro “Chip” Iglesias,City Manager
DATE:January 21, 2025
SUBJECT:Street Naming-Gail Alexander
RECOMMENDATION:
This item was added to the agenda at the request of Commissioner Bonich.
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