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Home My WebLink AboutM-01-10760 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA • INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM 5A TO: Honorable Mayor and Members DATE:. OCT _ 1FILE of the City Commission SUBJECT Session 2002 — Legislative Priorities FROM: �� REFERENCES: Carlos A. Gimenez City Manager ENc�osuRes: I have included discussion and approval of the City Commission the City's legislative priorities for Session 2002. As you will recall, the substantive bills from Session 2001 were unsuccessful although we have several commitments that should improve the likelihood for success in Session. 2002. To that end, I have already forwarded the language regarding the Orange Bowl Tax Rebate to Rep. Manuel Prieguez for his sponsorship and the Parking Surcharge correction to Rep. Carlos Lacasa for his sponsorship. We are proceeding cautiously with regard to the Disposition of Traffic Fines bill, which the Governor vetoed at the end of Session 2001. We believe that credible arguments exist to warrant an amendment to the statute in the best interest: of the residents of Miami -Dade County, not just the City of Miami. We have asked Rep. Marco Rubio and Sen. Ronald Silver to present these issues to the Governor and assess his reaction prior to resubmitting the bill. You will find several legislative projects contained on the list of legislative priorities although we are not optimistic about the potential for success on these projects. The majority of these projects are rolling over from Session 2001. We must be cognizant of the fact that the State's Estimating Conference of September 13, 2001, projected a $265 Million deficit that is expected to grow deeper as the impact of the recent terrorist activity begins to impact the tourism numbers and, thus, the sales tax proceeds. 1 seek your approval on these projects so that the City can be well -poised to benefit from any opportunities that may develop as the legislature shapes its budget. CAG/ML NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA PLEASE ALL TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing will be held by the Commission of the City of Miami, Florida, on October 11, 2001 at 9:00 a.m., in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida, for the purpose of hearing objections or comments regarding the City's legislative priorities for the 2002 State Legislative Session. All interested persons are invited to appear and may be heard concerning the City's state legislative priorities. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this hearing, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based. (City Seal) Walter J. Foeman (410377) City Clerk 0' • City of Miami State Legislative Priorities Session 2002 LEGISLATIVE PROJECTS 1. Legion Waterfront Enhancement Project: Removal of invasive exotic vegetation and planting of native vegetation along the shoreline, stabilization of approximately 675 linear feet of shoreline, and the construction of bay walk of approximately 615 linear feet with seating areas, trash receptacles, lighting and landscaping. Request amount: $600,000. The Administration has submitted a request to the Department of Community Affairs to request that the item be considered for inclusion in DCA's budget request. 2. After School Enrichment Program: The City seeks $100,000 for a joint venture project between Miami -Dade County Public Schools and the City of Miami's Parks & Recreation Department that utilizes teachers from MDCPS and the facilities of the Parks Department to provide homework assistance for at risk youth at certain parks—Gibson Parks/Frederick Douglass Elementary, RangePark/Edison Park Elementary, Duarte Park/Comstock Elementary, and Clemente Park/Eneida Harmer Elementary. The Administration has submitted a request to the Department of Juvenile Justice to request that this program be included in DJFs budget request. 3. VirtualNET: Seeks $500,000 from the State for the purpose of developing 20 user-friendly kiosks in NET Centers that will bring the municipal functions closer to the residents. The Administration has submitted a request to the Department of Community Affairs to request that this program be included in DCA's budget request. 4. Police Department Multi -Disciplinary Training Center: If the Chief of Police and his staff are able to persuade the Highway Patrol and FDLE to include the project in its budget request, the opportunity may exist to secure state funding for this project that has topped the City's federal list for the past several years. Our legislative posture will be determined by the Police Department's success with the state agencies. 5. Flood Mitigation: Seek any support available to fast-track the flood mitigation projects that the City has in the administrative pipeline. As of September 14, 2001 6. Empowerment Zone: Seek $ l OMM to support the federally -awarded Empowerment Zone Trust. This $10 Million contemplates the funding requests that were unsuccessful last year and the year before. 7. Miami River Dredging: Support Miami -Dade County's request for State funding request in the amount of $2.25 Million for the Miami River Dredging project. 8. Preservation 2000 Florida Forever: Support request of state appropriated funding for the initial development of the Miami River Greenway and other land acquisitions to maintain/increase open green space in the City. Detailed funding request is being developed by the Trust for Public Land and Greenways, Inc. 9. Miami Love Youth At Risk: The City has submitted legislative funding requests in the past two sessions that have cleared the legislature though both requests met with gubernatorial veto. The City lobbyists have advised that the project will have a much greater opportunity for success if submitted initially under the Department of Juvenile Justice's grant programs. Request Amount: $400,000. 10.Little Haiti Park: Seek $10 Million for the land acquisition costs associated with the establishment of a park in the Little Haiti. 11.Learn-to-Swim Initiative: The City is developing a project for submission to the Department of Juvenile Justice that will focus on Miller Dawkins Swimming Complex, Gibson Pool, Jose Marti Pool, Shenadoah Pool, Virrick Pool, and Williams Pool. Request Amount: $125,000. 12.Park Ranger Pilot Program: The City is developing a pilot project for submission to the Department of Juvenile Justice that will focus on Morningside Park, Moore Park, Shenandoah Park and Gibson Parks with the purpose of assisting in the supervision of parks and enforcement of park rules and regulations. As envisioned, the program will provide additional security in the City's major facilities, resulting in increased use. Request Amount: $250,000. UEMS Education Program: Secure funding for a pilot project that would educate individuals, particularly in economically depressed areas where As of September 14, 2001 2 • Ll emergency medical services are often requested as the primary medical provider. The program would educate people by mass media and other venues on the importance of using emergency service only for emergency situations. Proper education would reduce the demand on the City and State resources. Request Amount: $500,000. 14.Storm Sewer: Pinehurst, Flagami, Fairlawn, and Fairway are the storm sewer systems that the City has targeted for any funding opportunities that may develop. 15.Storm Sewer Mapping Program: The City's storm sewer records are currently stored on hand drawn plan sheets and contained in survey book ledgers. A GIS mapping would allow for improved enforcement of environmental compliance and would allow the City to utilize current modeling program in critical shed areas. Request amount: $700,000. 16.Material Handling and Debris Transfer Facility: The City is poised to Utilize any environmental funding that may come available for the cleanup and restoration of the Fern Isle site, which has accumulated an excessive amount of debris, including broken concrete, sidewalk and storm water drainage waste. SUBSTANTIVE BILLS 17.Parking Surcharge Amendment: Secure legislation that corrects the "as of date" that the 3d District Court of Appeal decided the unconstitutionality of the parking surcharge, Also, our current lobbyist has advised that the City may be able to establish sufficient buy -in among the Miami -Dade Delegation to extend the parking surcharge for forty years with a public referendum. That "shopping around process has begun. 18 -Sales Tax/Orange Bowl Stadium: This bill allows a City that has been declared in a State of Financial Emergency and owns an athletic stadium or arena that accommodates over 60,000 people and houses a collegiate team the opportunity to retain sales tax revenue generated by the facility for the purpose of renovating the facility. The City has forwarded draft legislation to the Honorable Manny Prieguez 19. Windstorm Insurance: Support efforts to restructure the panel that makes has approved the exorbitant rate hikes that adversely affect property owners, and thus, residents, of the City of Miami. As of September 14, 2001 3 r l "` .x.10 NOTE: 20.Disposition of Traffic Fines/911 Revenues: Currently, Florida Statutes allow counties that maintain radio communications equipment systems to utilize $12.50 from each moving violation citation for the purpose of improving the radio communications equipment. The City seeks a change in the law such that the City can retain the $12.50 for those citations written within its jurisdiction for improvements to radio communications equipment. Additionally, the City seeks to utilize revenues generated for the upgrade and improvement of the radio system that handles those calls. As you recall, the Governor vetoed this legislation last year. We have asked the sponsoring legislators to discuss the issue to determine whether the Governor will allow the legislation to proceed if the legislature approves next year. If the sponsoring legislators are able persuade the Governor to support the legislation next year,.the City will resubmit. As of September 14, 2001 4 :x.11 'J 1i ' 10-10-1001 04:27pm From -HAGGARD G� or oro State of Florida Mr. Jeb Bush Designee. Mr, James F. Marley Chair of Mloml-Dade Delegation Rep. Gustavo Barreiro Deaignec: San. Rodolfo Lucia Chair of GoverNol Hoard of South Florida Water Managerntm District Mr. Michael Collins Designee; Mr. Gerardo Fernandez Miami-Dadr Stale Altorney Ms. Katherine Femendez-Rundle Designee: Mr. Cary Winawn Mayor of Miami -Dade County Mayor Ales, Nriclas Designee: Mo. Sandy O'Neil Mayor of MlAmi Muyor Joe Cardlo Dcsignm Ms. Olga Zamora City of Miami Commiluioner Commissioner Joe Sancho Designee: Ms. Eileen Damaso 1Mlami-Dade County Commissioner Commissioner Bruno Barroiro Designee: Mr. Alfredo Gonzalez Chair of Miami Rivtr Marine Group Mr. Lm Brnwe Dosignee: Mc Richard Bunnell Chair of Marine Counea Mr. Phil EvHtkitham Designee. Mt. John Wellington Executive DiruMr of Downtowv Development Authority Ms, Pard Allem Designee: Mr. Alnnco Mcnondm Chair or Greater Mlami Charnbrr of Commerce Mr. William O. Cullom Designee: Ivts. Mogan Kelly Neighborhood Repmentative Appointed by City of Miami Corandetion Dr, Pnsost Martin Designee: Ms. Virginia Newell Neighborhuod Representative Appointed by Miami -Dade Coraraishion Ms. Sollye ladc Doeignee: Ms. lane Caporeili Representative from Environmental or Civic Organiaallon Appointed by the Governor Mt. Janet McAuley Designee: Mc. Theo Long Member at !large Appointed by the Governor Mr. Roben Parts Member at Large Appointed by Miami -Dade Commission Ms, Sara Babun Dcsigncc: Mr, Tom Parker Member at Large Appointed ny City of Miami mmmtsrion Mr. Cleve Jones, Jr. Designee: Capsain Beau Payne Managing Director Captain Nvid Millcr HAGGARD 80LOGRA 3054461154 • T-941 P. 008/013 F -ST? Miami River Commission c/o Rosea+liel School 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway -Miami, Florida 33149 Office: (3115) 3614850 Fax: (305) 361-4755 email: MM0rSMW.tniami.edu October 10, 2001 Honorable Commissioner Tomas Regalado City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Commissioner Regalado, This letter serves as the Miami River Commission's "official statement" to the City Commission, requested in City Resolution 00- 320, regarding October 11, 2001 City Commission agenda item 5A, which pertains to the Miami River. Agenda item SA, "Discussion Concerning Legislative Priorities for Session 2002" The Miami River Commission encourages the City of Miami to include the following three items as 2002 legislative priorities: Dredging - The Miami River hasn't been dredged since 1933. Removing the contaminated sedinients will improve the environment of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay, and restore the Federal Navigable channel to its proper depth and width, The City's economy will improve by increasing the cargo capacity of the trading vessels, which .for the first time in decades will be able to traverse at low tide. The Miami River is the fourth largest port in the state doing $4 billion of international trade per year, Dredging funding is SD% Federal, 10% State, 5% Florida Inland Navigation District, 2.5% Miami -Dade County, and 2.5% City of Miami. The Miami River Commission encourages the City to align with Miaini-Dade County in requesting $1.5 million for the Miami River Dredging project in the 2002 legislative session, Greenways - On May 1.0, 2001 the City Commission unanimously approved the Miami River Greenway Action Plan. The Greenway is an alternate form of transportation, linking multi -cultural neighborhoods (including Little Havana, Overtown, Downtown,- Allapattah, Melrose, Grapeland Neighis, Grove Park and Spring Garden) to mass transit, eight public parks, and the river itself. Upon its completion the Miami River Greenway will improve the gdality of life, and become an economic Senc-rator, connecting to new businesses, offices, restaurants, frusta-lish markets, etc. The.Miami !giver Commission encourages the City to include Greenway' development funding as a 2002 legislative priority. Submitted into the public record In cunne tlon with Itom r - -- on JQ..4t1JOL, I -- 1.O T 6 Walter Focin in City 1: lata( ID -10-2001 04;28Pm from -HAGGARD 1W HAGGARD 9QLUNA 3054461154 • T-041 P 000/013 F-672 Transportation -- In order to stimulate redevelopment, ensure the success of planned projects along the Miami River, and maintain the fourth largest port in the State, the Miami River Commission supports requesting the State Legislature to appropriate funds for transportation improvements within the "MWni River corridor. Major cities have tunnels. Tunnels are the best transportation alternative to cross -navigable waterways, as they provide a continuous flow for bot;t vehicular and marine traffic. Bridges are 70 -yeas decisions that create delays, traffic congestion, and lost business revenue. Improved transportation, via street improvements and tunnels, will significantly stimulate redevelopment. Thank you for considering the aforementioned leg:,:'n6ve priorities. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Yours Very'Iruly, <*W Robert L. Parks, Esq. Chair, Miami River Commission Cc City Commission City Mar►ager Gimenez Submitted Into the public record in connection with item Q4 on �o • / o� Y. Walter Foeman k) Oily Clerk 10-10-2001 04:29pm From-HAGGARDHAGGARD BOLOGNA 1054461154 • T-041 P.010/00 F-672 I * G•vesor of Stat. of Flail" Mr. Jeb Rush Designee: Mr. James R Mulley Chair or Miaml-Dade Dologstivit Rep. Gustavo Barreiro Designee: sen. Rodolro Lucia Chair of Governittg Board of South Flottda Water Mana`ontat District Mr. Michael Collins Dc►ignee: Mr. Gerardo Fcrnandcz Miami -Dade State Attotnty Ms. Kathainc Pamandez•Rundlc Designee: Mr. Gary Winston Mayor of Miami -Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas Designee: Ms. Sandy O'Neil Mayor of htiaml Mayor Joe coullo Dosleneo: Ms. Olga Zamora City of Miami Commissioner Commissioner ;as Sanche4 Designee: Ms. Eileen Damaso Miami -Dade County Cotnntis,:loner Commissioner Bruno Barreiro Dcsignea: Mr. Alrrodo Oonzalcz Chair of llilaml River Marine Groujp Mr, Jim Brown Dtsignoe: Mr. Richard Bunnell Chair of Marie Council Mr. Phil Ewiingham Designee: Mr. John Wellington Enesviive Director of Downtown Development Authority Ms. Patti Allen Dceigvec: Mr. Alonso Mernendea Chair of Greater Mtomi Chamber of Cotamerce Mr. William O. Cullom Designee: Ms. Megan Kelly Neighborhood Represesttative Appolntad by City of Mbml Commission Dr. Emcit Martin Designee: Ms, Virginia Newell Naipborbood Rcpresontative Appointed by Mi&W-Dodo Commisslon Ms, Sallyc Judi Designoo: Ms, Jane Caporetli Repnuonlallve from Fevlrottmental or Civic Organization Appointed by the Governor Ma, Janet McAliley Designee: Ms. Theo Long Mwobvr at Large Appointed by the Govtmor Mr. Robert Parks Member at targeAppointed by Miami -Dada Commission Ms. Sara Babun Designee: Mr. Tom Parker Member or mi" Comnticinon Ilr Mr. CJcve Jones. Jr. Ocsignce: Capuln beau Payne Monsiong Director Captain David Mlllcr Honorable Commissioner Arthur E Tcele, Jr. City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Commissioner Teele, Commission c/o Rosenstiel School 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, Florida 33149 0mce: (305) 361.4850 Fax: (30S) 361.4755 email: mmMrsmas.miemi.edu October 9, 2001 This letter serves as the Miami Rivt-r Commission's "official statement" to the City Commission, , :quested in City Resolution 00- 320, regarding October 11, 2001 City Commission agenda item 5A, which pertains to the Miami River. Agenda item SA, `,Discussion Concerning Legislative Priorities for Session 2002" The Miami River Commission encourages the City of Miami to include the following til kems as 2002 legislative priorities: Dredging - The Miami River hasii'i been dredged since 1933. Removing the contaminated scdhr,:nts will improve the environment of the Miarni River and Biscayne I' ay, and restore the Federal Navigable channel to its proper depth and width. The City's economy will improve by increasing the care capacity of the trading vessels, which for the first time in decades -ill be able to traverse at low tide. The Miami River is the fourth port in the state doing $4 billion of international trade per year. Dr-: ' ;ing funding is 80% Federal, 10% State, 5% Florida Inland Navigaii, District, 2.5% Miami -Dade County, and 2.5% City of Miami. iae Miami River Commission encourages the City to align with •imi-Dade County in requesting S15 million for the Miami River T lr�-dging project in the 2002 legislative session. Greenways -On May 10, 2001 fl) - approved the Miami River Greew.'. an alternate form of transportation. neighborhoods (including Little J!, Allapattah, Melrose, Grapeland P Garden) to mass transit, eight pub!! its completion the Miami River Gr,. - life, and become an economic gen' businesses, offices, restaurants, fr.- River Commission encourages th development funding as a 2002 1 ' ty Commission unanimously .,\ction Plan. The Greenway is ,king multi -cultural na, Overtown, Downtown, !FIs, Grove Park and Spring :irks, and the river itself. Upon way will improve the quality of fir, connecting to new I?4t markets, etc. The Miami to include Greenway -live prio%binitted into the public record In connection with item .,,:. On _(LJ LI i1 a i Walter F'oeman • 10-10-2001 04:28pm From -HAGGARD * HAGGARD BOLOGNA X1194 0 7-941 ?.011/013 F -6T2 Transportation —In order to stimulate redevelop:: •nt, ensure the success of planned projects along the Miami River, and maintain the l ••::h largest port in the State, the Miami River Commission supports requesting the ' .t :c Legislature to appropriate Rinds for transportation improvements within fie 111 ni River corridor. Major cities have tunnels. Tunnels are the best transportation.,' :iative to cross -navigable waterways, as they provide a continuous flow for, vehicular and marine traffic. Bridges are 10 -year decisions that create delays, t. congestion, and lost business revenue. Improved transportation, via street imp. gents and tunnels, will significantly stimulate redevelopment. Thank you for considering the aforementioned leg: •.•c priorities. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Yours Very Tntiy, (SW Robert L. Parks, Esq, Chair, Miami River Commission Cc City Corranission City Manager Gimene2 Submitted Into the public record in connection with Item -T A on1-1 �- e Walter Foeman :f :ii. -' �. EI 'l Iii r;itu r't:•.�.+, 10-10-2001 04:27pm From-NAGARD IIolkY SOtJtf0itltf. 4overmor of State of Florida Mi. Jeb Bush DaIgnee: Mr. Janna F. Murloy Chair or Miami -Dads peldgetion Rep, Gustavo Barreiro Designee: Sen. Rodolro Garcia Chair of Gsverniall Hoard of South Florida Weser Managermini Dlenlct Mr, Michael Collins Dtsignee: Mr, Gaudo Fernaude2 Miami -Dade Stub Attorney Mi. Katherine Fernandez -Rundle Designer: Mr, Gary Winston Mayor of Miami -Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas Designee: Ms. sandy O'Neil Mayor of Miarol Mayor Joc Carollo Designee: Ms. Olga 7.amora ata of %Gami Commissioner Commission" Joe sanchez Designee: Ms. Eileen Dunuo Miami -Dade County Comrnisrioner Comrniapioner amino Aarreiro Designee: Mr. Alftcdo Gonzalez Chair of Miami River Acarine Group Mr, Jim Bmwn Designee: Mr. Rich" Bunnell Chair of Marine Cowell Mr. Phil Evcrin barn Designee: Mc John Wellington Executtve nirrctor of Downtown Development Authority Ms. Piaui Allen Designee: Me. Alonzo Mcnendoz Chair of Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Mr. William O. Cullom Designee: Ms. Megan Kelly Neighborhood Representative Appointed by City of Miami Commission Dr. Emcet Martin Dcyignee: Ms. Virginia Newell Nelgbberhood Representative Appointed by Miami -Dade Comnrishlon Ms. 5allye Jude Designee: Mc, )ant Caporollt Representadve hem Environmental or Civic Orgarsizatlon Appointed by the Governor Ms. Janei McAlilay Designee: Ms. Theo Long Member at Large Appoiotal by the Governor Mr. Robert Parks Member at Largo Appointed by Miami -Dada Commission Ms. Sara Babun Designee: Mr. Tom Parka Member at Lame Appointed by City or Miami Commiwion Mr. Cleve Jorics, Jr, Designee: Captain Dcuu Payne Managing Director Captain Duvid Miller 3054461154 0 T-041 P.0041013 c-672 Miami River Commission Honorable Commissioner Joe Sanchez city Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Commissioner Sanchez, do Rosenstiel School 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, Florida 33149 Office: (305) 3614850 Fault (305) 361-4955 email: mincO smac.miami.edu October 10, 2001 This letter serves as the Miami River Commission's "official statement" to the City Commission, requested in City Resolution 00- 320, regarding October 11, 2001 City Commission agenda item 5A, which pertains to the Miami River. Agenda item 5A, "Discussion Coacerning Legislative Priorities for Session 2002" The Miami River Commission encourages the City of Miami to include the following three items as 2002 legislative priorities: Dredging - ?lie Miami River hasn't been dredged since 1933. Removing the conttuninated sediments will improve the environment of the Miami sliver and Biscayne Bay, and restore the Federal Navigable channel to its proper depth and width. The City's economy will improve by increasing the cargo capacity of the trading vessels, which for the first time in decades will be able to traverse at low tide. The Miami River is she fourth largest port in the state doing $4 billion of international trade per year,. Dredging funding is 80% Federal, 10% State, 50% Florida Inland Navigation District, 2,5% Miami -Dade County, and 2.5% City of Miami, The Miami River Commission encourages the City to align with Miami -Dade County in requesting $1.5 million for the Miami River Dredging project in the 2002 legislative session, Greenways - On May 10, 2001 the City Commission unanimously approved the Miami River Greenway Action Plan. The Greenway is run uttcmate form of transportation, linking multi -cultural neighborhoods ('including Tittle Havana, Overtown, Downtown, Allapattah, Melrose, Grapeland Heights, Grove Park and Spring Garden) to mass transit, eight public parks, and the river itself. Upon its completion the Miarni River Greenway will improve the quality of life, and become an economic gencrutor, connecting; to new businesses, offices, restaurants, fresh -fish markets, etc. The Miami River Commission encourages the City to include Greenway development funding as a 2002 legislative priority. :;t>ibfrliltt:tl into lilt public record in connection with itern „ Z on liNafiier Foeman ICiht Cled< 10-10-2001 04:21am From -HAGGARD S HAGGARD BOLOGNA 3054461154 . 7-941 P 005/013 F-671 Transportation — In order to stimulate redevelopment, ensure the success of planned projects along the Miami River, and maintain the fourth largest port in the State, the Miami River Commission supports requesting the State Legislature to appropriate funds for transportation improvements within the Mimi River corridor. Major cities have tunnel:;. Tunnels are the best transportation alternative to cross -navigable waterways, as they provide a continuous flow for both vehicular and marine traffic. Bridges are 70 -year decisions that create delays, traffic congestion, and lost business revenue. Improved transportation, via street improvements and tunnels, will significantly stimulate redevelopment. Thank you lbr considering the aforementioned 1elislative priorities. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact rrse. Yours Very Truly, Robert L, Parks, Esq. Chair, Miami Riven- Commission Cc City C'onunission City Manager Gimenez Submitted Into the public record in connection with item S A on .1411112% livniter Foeman 10-10-2001 04:244 From -HAGGARD ea'Co roitf&C4 Goternot of slate of Florida Mr. Jeb Hush Designee: Mr. James F. Muriey Chair of Mlmsi•Bode Delegation Rg Gustavo Barreiro Designee: Sen. Rodolfo Garcia Chair of Governing Board of South Florida Water Managensem District Mt. Michael Collins Designoc. Mr. Gerardo Fernandez Mlerni-Dade state Attorney Ms. Kathcrinc Fernandez-Rundic Designee: Mr. Gary Winston Mayor of Mluni-Bade County Mayor Alex PenelaR Dedignec: Ms. Sandy O'Neil Mayor of Miurd Mayor Joe Carollo Designee: h1s, Olga 7amoru afy or Miami Commissioner Cornntissioner lac Sanchez Designee: Ms. Eikcn Demaso Miami -Dade Canary Carrmmissioner Commissioner Bruno Ramiro Designee: Mr. Alfredo Gonzalez Chair of Mlmd River Marine Group Mr, Jipm Brown Deeignee: Mc Mchard Bunnell Chair of Marine Council Mr. Phil Everin ham Detlgnee: Mr. John Wellington Executive Director of Downtown Development Authority Ms. Pard Allen Designee: Mr. Alonso Menendez Chair or Greater Miami Chamber of Conmerce Mr. Vtrelliam O. Cullom Designee: Ma. Megan Kelly Neighborhood Repme native Appointed by City of %, orni Commission Dr. Ernest Martin Deslgnoc: Ms. Virginia Newell Neighborhood Reprssta ive Appointed by NNeaami-Dade Commistron Ms. Saliye Judc .Designee: Ms. lent Caporelli Repnsaalative from Epvimnmentol or Civic Organisation Appointed by the GAVemor Ms. Janet MoAhlcy Designee: Mt. Theo Long Member at Large Appointed by the Guvernor Mr. Roben Pocks Member at Large Apppointed by Miami -Dade Comm stop Ms. Sara Babun Designee: Mr. Tom Parke Member r1 Lor�a Appointed by City of Miami Cornnuasion Mr. Cleve Jones, Jr. Designee: Caplain Beau Paync Managing Director Cuptaln David Miller HAGGARD BOLOGNA 3054461154 Miami River Honorable Commissioner Wilftedo Gort City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Commissioner Gort, • T-041 P. 002/013 F-672 Commission do Rosetutiel School 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, Florida 33149 UHico: (30S) 3614850 Fax: (305) 361.4755 email: mrc®ramas.miami.edu October 10, 2001 This letter serves as the Miami River Commission's `official statement" to the City Commission, requested in City Resolution 00- 320, regarding October 11, 2001 City Cominission agenda item 5A, which pertains to the Miami River. Agenda item 5A, "Discussion Concerning Legislative Priorities for Session 2002" The Miami River Commission encourages the City of Miami to include the following three items as 2002 legislative priorities: Dredging - The Miami River hasn't been dredged since 1933. Removing the contaminated sediments will improve the environment of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay, and restore the Federal Navigable channel to its proper depth and width. 'Me City's economy will improve by increasing the cargo capacity of the trading vessels, which for the first time in decades will be able to traverse at low tide. The Miami River is the fowth largest port in the state doing S4 billion of international trade per year. Dredging funding is 80% Federal, 10% State, 5% Florida Inland Navigation District, 2.51/o Miami -Dade County, and 2.5% City of Miami. The Miami River Commission encourages the City to align with Miami -Dade County in requesting $1.5 million for the Miami River Dredging project in the 2002 legislative session. Greenways - On May 10, 2001 the City Commission unanimously approved the Miami River Greenway Action Plan. The Greenway is an alternate form of transportation, linking multi -cultural neighborhoods (including Little Havana, Overtown, Downtown, Allapattah, Melrose, Grapeland Heights, Grove Park and Spring Garden) to mass transit, eight public parks, and the river itself. Upon its completion the Miami River Greenway will improve the quality of life, and become an economic generator, connecting to new businesses, offices, restaurants, fresh -fish markets, etc. The Miami River Commission encourages the City to include Cmeaway development funding as a 2002 legislative priority, into the public rocor'd in cnectla with on item "r on l Walter Foeman fi �" 1 11 'i ki city Clew 10-10-2001 04,27pe From HAGGARD IS HAGGARD BOLOGNA 3054461154 • T-941 P.003/013 F-612 Transportation — In order to stimulate redevelopment, ensure the success of planned projects along the .Yliami River, and maintain the fourth largest port in the State, the Miami Rivcr Commission supports requesting the State Legislature to appropriate funds for transportation improvements within the Miami River corridor. Major cities have tunnel;;. Tunnels are the best transportation alternative to cross -navigable waterways, as they provide a continuous now for both vehicular and marine traffic. Bridges are 70 -year decisions that create delays, traffic congestion, and lost business revenue. Improved transportation, via street improvements and tunnels, will significantly stimulate redevelopment. Thank you fbr considering the aforementioned legislative priorities. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Robert L. Parks, Esq, Chair, Miami River Commission Cc City Commission City Manager Gimenez Submittod into the public record in connectl n with item .5* of) 16/11 o Walter Foeman Ui —iU'i 6 I in 10-10-1001 04:17pm Fron-HAGGARD Pf HAGGARD BOLOGNA 3054461154 0 T-941 P-006/013 F-672 Governor of Sate of Florida �� ° m` �'IllMiami Mr. Job Bush River Commission Designee: Mr. James F Murloy Chair or Mlud•Dade Delegation 1hi ! ! c% Rosenstiel School Rep. Oustavo Btureiro d 4600 Riekenbaeker Causeway Veslgtroe: Sen. Rodolto Garcia Miami, Florida 33149 Cbsir of Governing aonrd of.,,• _: Office: (305) 361.4850 r South Florida Water Manasetnrat 01swiMichuel r IFax: (305) 361-4755 _T; email: mr Onnisminiami.edu Collins - - Designae: Mr. Gerardo Fernando: _.. _. �.0 Mianl-Dade state Attorney Ms. Katherine Fernandez•Rundle October 10 2001 Designee: Mr. Gary Winston Mayor of know -Dade County Honorable Commissioner Johnny Winton Mayor Alex Penelas Designee,, Ms. Sandy O'Neil City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Myer of Mlsud Mayor foe Camilo Miami, )FL 33133 Designee: M:. Olga Zamora City of Misnitl Carnmiysioner Dear Honorable Commissioner Winton, Comrrtissiorw Joe Sanchez Designer:: Ms. Eileen Domuso Mlaroi•Dade County This letter serves as the Miami River Commission's "official Cotnrdtsianer statement" to the City Commission, requested in City Resolution 00 - Commissioner Bruno Barreiro Designee: W. Alfredo Gunzaiez 320, regarding October 11, 2001 City Commission agenda item 5A, Clair of Miand River Marine which pertains to the Miami River. Group Mr. Jim Brown Designee; Mr, Richard Bunnell Agenda item SA, "Discussion Concerning Legislative priorities for Chair or Marino Council Session 2002" The Miami River Commission encourages the City of Mr, Phil Everingharn Designee: Mr. John Wcl)inswn Miami to include the following three items as 2002 legislative priorities: DleedAwAuth of Downtown fteDevelopment DevelapmeatAutherity Dredging - The Miami River hasn't been dredged since 1933, g� g g Me. Pae Allen Designee: Mc Alonso Menendez Removin the contaminated sediments will improve the environment � p of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay, and restore the Federal Chair of Greater Miami Chamber or Cora,nome Navigable channel to its proper depth and width, The City's economy Mr. WilliamCullom Desioneo: Ms. Megan Kelly will improve by increasing the cargo capacity of the trading vessels, Neighborhood lispresentotivu which for the first time in decades will be able to traverse at low tide. Appobrttd by City of Nanl The Miami River is the fourth largest port in the state doing $4 billion Dr. Ernest Mart)n of international trade per year, Dredging funding is 80% Federal, 10% Design6c: Ms, Virginia Newell State, 511/o Florida Inland Navigation District, 2.5% Miami -Dade Neaiaborhood Hapnsenauve County, and 2,5% City of Miami. The Mimi River Commission Appointed by Mlouni-Dads Conunhalon encourages the City to align with Miami -Dade County in requesting Me. Sauye ludo, Designee., Ma. lane Caporehi mon or e ami River Dredging $15illifthe MiDd t> g project in the 2002 legislative session, Representative frota Environmental or Civic OrganizationAppointedby the Grnor GreellwayS - On May 10, 2001 the City Commission unanimously Ms, Janet McAliley approved the Miami, River Greenway Action Plan. The Greenway is Designee: Ms. Theo Lnng an alternate; form of transportation, linking multi -cultural Member at Lame Appointed by Governor neighborhoods (including Little Havana, Overtown, Downtown, Mr, Robon Parks Allapatiah, Melrose, Grapeland Heights, Grove Park and Spring Mernberat Large Appointed by Garden) to mass transit, eight public parks, and the river itself. Upon Miand-Dade Ctnnntusion Ms. Sar, Babun its completion the Miami River Greenway will improve the quality of Designee: Sir. Tom Ntku life, and become an economic generator, connecting to new Aternbur of La enp ulnad by City of Mlww CA scion businesses, offices, restaurants, fresh -fish markets, etc. The Miami Mr. Cleve Jones, Jr. River Commission encourages the City to include Greenway Designee: Captain Beau Payne development funding as a 2002 legislative priority. Submitted Into the public MarYgingDinctor Captain David Miller recovd in (:i)ilitoc iotl with item ortH� �! - fti ter Fuel o ian I f A -1. W k "ity rh!>.dt 10-10-1C0� 04:17pn From -HAGGARD P HAGGARD BOLOGNA 3054461154 • T-941 P 007/013 F-571 Transportation — bi order to stimulate redevelopment, ensure the success of planned projects along the Miami River, and maintain the fourth largest port in the State, the Miarni River Commission supports requesting the State Legislature to appropriate funds for transportation improvements within the Miami River corridor. Major cities have tunnels. Tunnels are the best transportation alternative to cross -navigable waterways, as they provide a continuous flow for both vehicular and marine traffic, Bridges are 70 -year decisions that create delays, traffic congestion, and lost business revenue. Improved transportation, via street improvements and tunnels, will significwttly stimulate redevelopment. Thank you for considering the aforementioned legislative priorities. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact tne. Yours Very Truly, Robert L. Parks, Esq. Chair, Miami kiver Commission Cc City Commission City Manager Gimenez Submitted into the public record In connection with item ont n._ , Walter Foeman City Clerk