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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
URGING THE FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATURE TO GRANT
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO HIALEAH PARK BY
AUTHORIZING AND ISSUING RACING DATES FOR
HIALEAH PARK THAT DO NOT CONFLICT WITH THE
DATES AUTHORIZED AND ISSUED FOR OTHER RACING
FACILITIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY
OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED
OFFICIALS.
WHEREAS, Hialeah Park, one of Miami's oldest and most
treasured tourist attractions, was built in 1924, and opened its
historic gates for racing on January 25, 1925; and
WHEREAS, Hialeah Park has provided an awe inspiring showcase
of 16th century French Mediterranean architecture, glamour, and
top quality thoroughbred racing, attracting hundreds of thousands
of visitors from all over the world and is referred to as "The
Track That Made Miami Famous"; and
WHEREAS, Hialeah Park holds the dual distinction of being
listed in the National Register of Historic Places and being
designated by the Audubon Society as a sanctuary for the American
Flamingo; and
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WHEREAS, due to changing times, Hialeah Park faces the
possibility of closing its gates if the Florida Legislature does
not authorize and issue racing dates for Hialeah Park that do not
conflict with dates authorized and issued for any other racing
facility in South Florida;
WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission wishes to support Hialeah
Park by urging the Florida Legislature to calendar racing dates
so all racing facilities located in South Florida are afforded
equal opportunity to host tourists and residents at their
scheduled events;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and
incorporated as'if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Florida State Legislature is urged to
grant equal opportunity to Hialeah Park by authorizing and
issuing racing dates for Hialeah Park that do not conflict with
dates authorized and issued for other racing facilities in South
Florida.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy
of this Resolution to Governor Jeb Bush, Lieutenant Governor
Frank T. Brogan, President of the Florida Senate John M. McKay,
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Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Tom Feeney, and
all members of the Miami -Dade County Legislative Delegation.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.11
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th
day of April
JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR
2001.
In accordance with Miami Code See. 2-36, sine the Mayor did net hdiw tee eppr ' cif
'his legislation by signing it in the designated pl a provided, said legisla!'
becomes effective with the elapse of ten (10) day, m the date Comm ss'.
ATTEST: regarding same, without the Mayor rcis' o.
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK
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1� If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at
the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted.
If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM COMMISSIONER REGALADO
TO: Carlos GlmeneZ DATE : March 13, 2001 FILE:
City Manager
SUBJECT:
Discussion Item
FROM: REFERENCES:
Tomas Regalado
Commissioner ENCLOSURES:
Please place the following item on the agenda of the City Commission meeting to be held
on April 12, 2001.
• Discussion about legislation expressing support for Hialeah Park.
Cc: Agenda Office
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