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RESOLUTION NO. G
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION,
SWITH ATTACHMENTS, ACCEPTING THE PLAT ENTITLED
CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR, A'SUBDIVISION IN THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, SUBJECT TO ALL OF T
CONDITIONS OF THE PLAT AND STREET COMMITT ,
AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS SHOWN ON D
PLAT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TH ITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE TH AT
AND PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDATION OF
PLAT IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF I -
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the Department of
acceptance of the plat entitled.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section
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COMMISSION OF THE CITY
PW Th at itled "CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR,"
L 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21,
DK,at Book 13 at Page 68, as recorded in the
-Dade County, Florida, lying in Section
0outh, Range 41 East, City of Miami, Miami -Dade
which plat by reference is made a part hereof as
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if fully incorporated herein, and subject to all of the
conditions required by the Plat and Street Committee as set forth
on Exhibit '"A" attached hereto, is hereby accepted.
dedications shown on the plat together with the dedica s to
-the perpetual use of the public of all existing nd ture
planting, trees and shrubbery on said property, also he
accepted and confirmed by the City of Miami, Flo
Section 2. The City Manager a
authorized and directed to execute t
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be. recorded in the Public Records of
Section 3.
immediately upon its
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the same to
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ure of the Mayor.'/
he Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at
TmwqWhd 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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PASSED AND ADOPTED this _27th day of January 1 2000.
JOE CAROLLO,
M accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36. since the Miypr did not
is legislation by signing it in thw designated rplace prOviCe,,,j
becomes effective with the elapse cf tan (10) day f r, 'th
regarding same, without the Mayor exercisixg
ATTEST:
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK -o%
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ATTORNEY
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JAMES I. KA1, P.E.
Director
November 16, 1998
Church of the Open Door Congregational
Att: Stanley E. Johnson
6001 N.W. 8 Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
Donald H. Warshaw
Cih .�tanaCt•r
Ex,C6� j„
CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR - TENTATIVE PLAT #1530-B
The City of Miami Plat and Street Committee, at its meeting of November 5, 1998,
approved the above tentative plat subject to the following revisions being made
to the tentative plat, additional information being provided and/or variances
being granted. Please be advised that the processing of your tentative plat cannot
proceed until these conditions have been satisfied:
1. A twelve (12) inch water main extension is required along NW 61 Street.
Contact Rafael Ballesteros, Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department, at 305-
665-7477.
2. One fire hydrant required. Contact Lt. George Scott, City of Miami Fire -Rescue
Department, Water supply Officer, at 305-416-1679.
The Plat and Street Committee in reviewing the request to close the 10 -foot
wide utility easement lying along the rear side of Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19, 20 and 21, of Block 2 of BAYAMI PARK, recorded in Plat Book 13 at Page 68,
has considered the public interest requirements as found in Chapter 55 of the
Miami City Code. These requirements having been met, the Plat and Street
Committee recommends approval of the vacation and closure of said
easement.
In addition to the above requirements, you should be aware of the following:
1. State and local laws require the installation of various physical improvements in
the public rights-of-way when property is platted. These subdivision
improvements include paving, drainage, landscaping, sidewalks, etc. In some
cases this could represent a substantial investment on your part.
2. The alteration, relocation or installation of utilities such as storm and sanitary
sewers, electric, telephone, water, etc., caused by this plat will be at the
property owner's expense. Also, utility easements may be required on the
property being platted.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS /444 S.W. 2nd Avenue/Miami, Florida 33130/(305)416-1200/Fax:416-2153
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 330708 Mlami, Florida 33233-0708
861
Church of the Open Door Congregational
Att: Stanley E. Johnson
CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR - TENTATIVE PLAT #1530-13
November 16, 1998
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3. A building permit will not be issued on the property being platted until the
final plat is recorded. Also, the Certificate of Occupancy for any building
construction will be issued only . after all the required subdivision
improvements have been completed.
4. Approval for fire flow requirements must be obtained from the Fire -Rescue
Department prior to the issuance of a building permit.
5. Additional items must be provided to the City of Miami Department of Public
Works before the final plat is submitted to the City Commission for approval.
You will be notified in writing as to what these items are after the amount of
the bond has been determined for the necessary subdivision improvements.
6. Tentative plat approval is only valid for one (1) year from the date of the Plat
and Street Committee meeting at which time it was approved.
If you have any questions concerning these requirements, please refer to the
attached sheet for the appropriate person to contact.
S' erely,
James J. Kay, P.E.
Chairman, Plat and Street Committee
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Enclosure: Contact Sheet
c: Vicente Tome
175 Fontainebleau Blvd.
Miami, FL 33172
Plat and Street Committee Members
bc: Surveys
Civil Engineering
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THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
OCTOBER 13, 1999
REPORT OF PROPOSED RECORD PLAT OF
CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR
LOCATED ALONG NW 8 AVENUE BETWEEN
NW 60 STREET AND NW 61 STREET
• A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
The accompanying Plat entitled CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR was prepared by
Florida International Surveyors, Inc.. It is in correct form for submission to the City
Commission and is forwarded with a recommendation that it be approved.
PERTINENT INFORMATION REGARDING THE PLAT:
1. The property platted is a replat of Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Block 2,
"BAYAMI PARK", Plat Book 13 at Page 68, as recorded in the Public Records of Dade
County, Florida, lying in Section 14, Township 53 South, Range 41 East, City of Miami,
Miami -Dade County, Florida. The area platted consists of two (2) tracts containing
1.60+ acres. It is zoned R-2 and R-3.
2. The location of the streets and their widths conform with the standards of the
Department of Public Works of the City of Miami, Florida.
3. As certified to by Vicente Tome, Registered Surveyor and Mapper, this Plat complies
with the plat filing laws of the State of Florida.
4. The City Zoning Board of Miami, Florida, after Public Hearing, has recommended the
closing of the 5 -foot wide easement of each of Lots 12 through 21, Block 2, "BAYAMI
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PARK", Plat- Book 13 at Page 69. This action was confirmed by City Commission
Resolution No. 99-880.
5. The Certificate of Title Examination, dated November 17, 1999, signed by Stanley E.
Johnson, Jr., Attorney, indicates that the fee simple title to the property platted is
correctly vested in the Church of the Open Door (Congregational) United Church of
Christ, Inc., a non-profit Florida Corporation, and the Plat has been correctly executed.
6. The area platted is not encumbered by mortgages.
7. As a result of a field investigation by this Department, it has been determined that no
improvements will be required at this time. Therefore, this Plat is forwarded to the City
Commission of Miami, Florida, without the usual formality of a Contract and a Bond being
provided.
8. The attached Resolution has been prepared for the acceptance of the Plat by the City
Commission of Miami, Florida.
Frank R. McMahon, Jr., P .M.
City Surveyor
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Opinion of Title
To: CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal corporation
. With the understanding that this Opinion of Title is
furnished to CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA in compliance with Section
55-8 of the Miami City Code and as an inducement for acceptance
of a proposed final subdivision plat covering the real property
herein described. It is hereby certified that we have examined
the complete Abstract of the Title completely covering the period
from the beginning to November 17, 1999, inclusive of the
following described real property.
Lots 12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20, and 21, in Block 2 of _BAYAMI
PARK_ according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book
131 Page 68 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
Basing our opinion on said complete abstract covering said
period we are of the opinion that on the last mentioned date the
fee simple title to the above described real property was vested
in:
The Church of the Open Door (Congregational)
United Church of Christ, Inc' a non-profit Florida
corporation.
Subject to the following encumbrances, liens, and other
exceptions:
GENERAL EXCEPTIONS:
1. The Church is tax exempt'
2. Rights of parties in possession other than the above
owner. None
3' Facts that would be disclosed by an accurate survey.
4. There are no labor, mechanics or materialmen's liens.
5. Zoning and other restrictions imposed by governmental
authority.
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SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS:
6. Holder of Mortgage: None
7. Restrictions: None '
G. Notice of Lis Pendens: None
9^ Life Estate: None
10. Other: There are no reversionary rights
Therefore, it is our opinion that the following parties must
join in the platting of the above described real property in
order to grant the CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA and the public, a good
and proper title to the dedicated areas shown on the final plat
of the aforementioned property, the subdivision thereof to be
known as CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR
Name Interest Special Exception
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CHURCH OF THE OPEN FEE SIMPLE
DOOR (CON6RGATIONAL)
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC.
I, the undersigned, further certify that I am an at
Law duly admitted to practice in the State of Florida, and am a
member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
Respectfully submitted this 18th day of November 1999.
NAME OF FIRM STANLEY E. JOHNSON,JR.
Attorney At Law
By.
1444 Biscayne BLVD Suite 220
Miami, Florida 33132
Address
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CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE
RESOLUTIONS, CORPORATE STATUS AND INCUMBENCY, INC.
The undersigned, the Church Clerk of the Church of the Open Door (Congregational) United Church of Christ, Inc.
hereby certifies that:
1. The church is a duly formed, validly existing corporation in good standing under the laws of the State of Florida
(and is authorized to transact business in the State of Florida.)
2. Atiached hereto as Exbibits "A", "B", and "C" respectively, are true, complete and correct copies of the
following as in effect on the date thereof: (i) Certificate of Good Standing for the church; (ii) the certified Articles
of Incorporation of the church; and (iii) the Bylaws of the church.
3. On November 24, 1999, in accordance with the church's Bylaws, the following resolutions were
tinanuriously adopted by the congxegation of the Church of the Open Door and the same have not been revoked.
canceled, annulled or amended in any manner and are in full force and effect on the date hereof:
RESOLVED, that the Church of the Open Door (Congregational) United Church of Christ, Inc
approves and designates HOSEA BUTLER, JR, a member and leader, to represent the church
in anv and all matters as they pertain to constriction of a Family Life Center, and renovation of the
existing sanctuary, including but not limited to obtaining zoning variances, replatting of existing
real property, obtaining permits, issuance of necessary contracts, etc.for such real property owned
by the church and located at 790 Northwest Street, in the City of,'yliami and Miami -Dade Countv
Florida.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the church approves conformity to the forms presented to this meeting;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Hosea Butler, Jr. or any other. officer of the church, acting alone in
either case, be and hereby is authorized to execute and deliver, and the Church Clerk of the church is
hereby authorized to (but is not required to) affix the seal of the church to and attest the same upon
the plat and additional provisions as the designated individual of the church executing the same may
deem advisable, and any and all other documents and instruments required in connection with the
building project.
4. The following are duly elected or appointed to the offices of the church set forth opposite their respective
names and are incumbent in such offices as of the date thereof, and the signatures appearing opposite their
respective names are the genuine signatures of such persons:
NAN IE
Astrid K Mack
Lorraine S Vaught
Hosea Butler, Jr
TITLE SIGNATURE
Moderator K_ l,a' +y� ,`/ r.,
Church Clerk � c {:';,; •,-,_ ;.
Chairman
Facilities Planning Co ittee
IN WITNESS WHERE0k. the undersigned has hereunto set her hand and fired the church's corporate
seal this today of i 1999. _
�—" orraine S. Vaught, CIrtirch Clerk
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The undersiened. the Moderator of the church. hereby certifies that LORRAINE S. VAUG14T is the
Church Clerk of the church.
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Astrid K. Mack. Moderator
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF DADE )
he foreeoing Certificate was sworn to and subscribed and acknowledaed before me this .
day of V 99, by Lorraine S. Vaught, as Church Clerk and Moderator respectiyel}
of the Church of the Open Door (Congregational) United Ch h of Christ. Inc, a corporation. on behalf of the
corporation. /
My commission Expires:
,-- Gotary Public
Stage of Florida at Large
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Bp,partmpnt of #tatr
I certify from the records of this office that CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR
(CONGREGATIONAL) UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC., is a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of Florida, filed on October 11, 1999.
The document number of this corporation is N99000006103.
I further certify that said corporation has paid all fees due this office through
December 31, 1999, and its status is active.
I further certify that said corporation has not filed Articles of Dissolution.
CR2EO22 (1-99)
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State of Florida
at Tallahassee, the Capitol, this the
Seventeenth day of December, 1999
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�atljrrinr Harris
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02 CONSTITUTION/BY-LAWS
03 CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR, (CONGREGATIONAL)
04 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
05 6001 N.W. 8th Avenue
06 Miami, Florida 33127
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08 ARTICLE I - NAME**
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10 The name of the this Church shall be the Church of the Open
11 Door (Congregational), United Church of Christ, and it shall be
12 located at Miami, Florida.
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14 ARTICLE II - OBJECT**.
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16 The object of this Church shall be to bind together followers
17 of Jesus Christ for the purpose of sharing in the worship of God
18 and in making His will dominant in the lives of people,
19 individually and collectively, especially as that will is set forth
20 in the life, teachings, death, resurrection, and living presence of
21 Jesus Christ.
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23 ARTICLE III - POLITY
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25 This Church acknowledges Jesus Christ as its head and finds
26 its guidance in matters of faith and discipline in the Holy
27 Scriptures as interpreted by the Holy Spirit through reason, faith,
28 and conscience. The government of this Church is vested in its
29 members who exercise the right of control in all its affairs. It
30 accepts the obligation of mutual consent, comity, and co-operation
31 involved in the free fellowship of the United Church of Christ and
32 pledges itself to share its common Faith and Mission.
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34 ARTICLE IV - DOCTRINE
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36 This Church recognizes the Bible as the rule of faith and
37 practice, and holds that living in accordance with the teachings of
38 Jesus. Christ is the true test of fellowship. Each member shall
39 have the right to follow the Word of God according to the dictates
40 ..of his own conscience, under the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit.
41 The following statement of faith, therefore, is not a test but an
42 expression of the spirit in which the Church interprets the Word of
43 God.
44 STATEMENT OF FAITH
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46 We believe in God, the Eternal Spirit, Father of our Lord
47 Jesus Christ and our Father, and to His deeds we testify:
48 He calls the world into being, creates man in His own image
49 and sets before him the ways of life and death.
50 He seeks in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and
51 sin.
52 He judges men and nations by His righteous will declared
53 through prophets and apostles.
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In Jesuseist, the man of Nazareth,* crucified and risen
.Lord, He has come to us and shared our common lot,
conquering sin and death and reconciling the world tc
Himself.
He bestows upon us His Holy Spirit, creating and renewing
the Church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful
people of all ages, tongues, and races.
He calls us into His Church to accept the cost and joy of
discipleship, to be His servants in the service of men,
to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the
powers of evil, to share in Christ's baptism and eat at
His table, to join Him in His passion and victory.
He promises to all who trust Him forgiveness of sins and
fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice
and peace, His presence in trial and rejoicing, and
eternal life in His kingdom which has no end.
Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto Him.
ARTICLE V - MEMBERSHIP**
Section 1: Oualifications
This Church shall welcome into its membership any person who
loves and accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and who promises to live
according to His law of love, recognizing all people as brothers
and sisters for whom He gave His life.
Section 2: Conditions**
The membership of this Church shall consist of those who
present letters of transfer from other churches; or confess or
reaffirm their Christian Faith; and have been accepted by the
Diaconate in behalf of the Congregation. Memh whip may include
both regular and associate members.
1. A Regular Member is one who has qualified for membership in
the Church and recognizes this Church as his/her primary church
affiliation.
..2. An Associate Member is one with church membership in good
standing elsewhere who desires to become a member of this Church
without withdrawing from the church to which he/she already
belongs. An Associate Member may not hold elective office.
Section 3: Reception
All persons desiring to become members of this Church shall
attend orientation sessions conducted by the Pastor and/or
representatives from the Diaconate prior to presenting themselves
for reception by the membership.
Section 4: Responsibilities
Members are expected to be faithful to all responsibilities
essential to the Christian life; to attend regularly the services
of the Church; to give systematically for its support and its
benevolence; to share in its organized work; and to seek diligently
the spiritual welfare of the Church and the winning of others to
Christ.
Section 5: Rights
Members in good standing
may act in all transactions of
who have reached age eighteen (18)
the Church.
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01 Section 6: Termination of Membership**
02 Upon the recommendation of the Diaconate, membership may be
03 terminated:
04 1. By letter of withdrawal
05 A member in good standing may on request:
06 a. Be granted a letter of transfer to any Christian Church, but the
07 particular local church shall be named in the letter of transfer,
08 and a general letter without such specifications shall not be
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10 b. Be given a certificate of church membership and his/her name
11 removed from the roll if he/she wishes to join a body not in
12 fellowship with this Church; or
13 c. Be released from membership if, after due conference and
14 deliberation, he/she is insistent in his/her request for such
15 release.
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17 2. By Retirement**
18 Members whose addresses have long been unknown or who for
19 a period of two years, in spite of kindly reminders such as
20 telephone calls, home visits, letters, counseling, or any other
21 documented communicative techniques or efforts, have not
22 demonstrated their intention to remain in active membership status,
23 may by vote of the Church be transferred to the Inactive or Retired
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26 From the date of such transfer, such persons shall cease to
27 be reported on the active membership roll. If after the expiration
28 of a year, their addresses are still unknown or they are unwilling
29 to renew their active connection with the Church, their names shall
30 be dropped from the roll by a further vote of the Church.
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33 Should a member become an offense to the Church and
34 continuously disregard his/her covenant responsibilities, the
35 Church may terminate his/her membership. However, no member shall
36 be terminated by exclusion at the meeting at which the motion for
37 exclusion is made. Only after due notice and hearing and after
38 faithful efforts have been made to bring such member to repentance
39 and amendment shall a membership be terminated.
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42 sufficient reasons, be restored to membership by vote of the Church
43 upon recommendation of the Diaconate. (Matthew 18: 15-17)
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47 Section 1: Worship
48 The forms and rituals used in connection with the worship
49 services of this Church shall be in keeping with those in general
50 use by the churches of our faith and order.
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53 The Annual Meeting shall be held on the third Wednesday of
54 January to transact the business of the Church and to adopt plans
55 for the new year. The call for the meeting must be published two
56 weeks prior to said meeting. Quarterly business meetings may also
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Section 3: S e Meetin s
Special m Ings may be called: a. B e Pastor; b. By the
Clerk on request of the Council; c. By any ten members in good
standing on written request to the Council, pending the Council's
approval of the validity of the issue. Notice of special meetings
shall be announced at least two weeks prior to such meeting.
Section 4: Quorum
Twenty percent of the resident membership shall constitute a
quorum at any business meeting of the Church.
Section 5: Maiority Vote
A majority vote of the members present at any meeting shall be
decisive of all questions except the calling or retiring of a
Pastor, which shall require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of
the membership of the Church.
ARTICLE VII - OFFICES**
The officers of the Church shall be the following:
Section 1: Pastor**
The Pastor, unless specifically stated and otherwise mutually
agreed, shall be called for an indefinite time by a two-thirds vote
of the membership of the Church.
When a vacancy occurs in the pastorate, the Church Council
shall appoint a pastoral search committee which, after seeking the
guidance of the Divine Spirit, shall, with the cooperation of the
executive head of the State Conference and the Constitution and By-
laws of the United Church of Christ, make a canvass of'available
ministers, settle on the one who. in its judgment shall be called to
the pastorate, introduce him/her to the Church, and at a duly
called meeting propose his/her election.
The Pastor shall be responsible for the spiritual welfare and
development of the Church with the assistance of the Diaconate
Board. He/She shall seek to enlist people as followers of Christ,
preach the gospel, administer the activities of the Church in
cooperation with the various boards and committees. He/She shall
be an advisory member ex officio of all boards and committees.
The relationship may be terminated by either party at any time
by a two-thirds vote of the membership of the Church at a meeting
called for this purpose. Whether termination is requested by the
Church or by the Pastor, sixty days notice must be given.
Section 2: Associate Pastor**
At its discretion, the Church may employ an ordained associate
pastor. As soon as an associate pastoral vacancy occurs, the
Senior Pastor, in close consultation with the Diaconate, shall
recommend and present to the Church, with the endorsement of the
Church Council, the name of a candidate to fill the vacancy.
The associate pastor will be a full-time member of the
pastoral staff. He/She will work cooperatively with the Pastor in
providing Christian leadership in the mission and life of the
Church. The associate pastor will be responsible for planning,
organizing and implementing comprehensive programs for youth and
young adult ministries, Christian social action and Evangelism and
Christian education.
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Section 3: Church -Moderator
The Church Moderator shall preside at all official meetings of
the Church and serve as.chairperson of the Church Council. He/She
shall be elected at the Annual Meeting for a term of three years.
He/She may succeed himself/herself for another term. However,
after serving two consecutive full terms, he/she shall for one year
be ineligible for re-election to this office.
Section 4: Superintendent of the Church School
The Superintendent of the Church School shall be nominated by
the Board of Christian Education and elected at the Annual Meeting
to serve for one year. His/Her duties shall be prescribed by the
Board of Christian Education. He/She shall be a member of the
Church Council.
Section 5: Clerk
The Clerk shall keep a faithful record of the proceedings of
the Church Council. With the assistance of the Pastor's secretary,
he/she shall keep a register with the addresses of the members of
the Church, with dates and modes of their reception and removal.
He/She shall -also keep a record of baptisms and marriages. He/She
shall issue letters of transfer; preserve on file all
communications and written reports; notify all persons elected to
offices and committees, give legal notices of all meetings when
such notices are necessary; conduct all correspondence so far as
this is not otherwise provided for, and perform such other duties
as are prescribed by law.or as usually pertain to the office of a
clerk or secretary of an assembly.
Section 6: Treasurer
The Treasurer shall be the chief fiscal and banking officer of
the Church. He/She shall receive all monies of the Church and
deposit same as the Trustee Board shall order and shall make all
disbursements authorized by the Board. He/She shall keep an
accurate account of all funds (regular and special) and report the
same to the Trustee Board monthly and to the congregation annually.
He/She shall have the books audited annually and perform such other
duties as may be authorized by the Board. A copy of the audit
shall be made available to the Congregation at the annual meeting.
He/She shall be -a member of the Church Council and of any fund-
raising activity and a member ex officio of the Trustee Board.
Section 7: Assistant Treasurer
The Assistant Treasurer shall perform such duties as are
designated for him/her by the Treasurer and shall assume all
responsibilities of the Treasurer in the Treasurer's absence.
He/She shall be a member of the Trustee Board.
Section 8: Historian
At the Annual Meeting a Historian shall be elected for one
year, who shall keep a journal of all significant occurrences in
the life of the Church.
Section 9: Other Officers
Other officers may be elected as need shall dictate.
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Section 10: Te0
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All officers, other than pastors, and the moderator, shall .be
elected from the Church membership for terms of one year. It shall
be the duty of each officer to participate fully and regularly in
the services of public worship.
Section 11: Vacancies
Should a vacancy occur in any elected office, the Church
Council shall select an eligible church member to serve until the
succeeding Annual Meeting, except in the case of the financial
officers, where the responsibility of replacement shall rest with
the Trustee Board.
ARTICLE VIII - THE OFFICIAL BOARDS"
There shall be a Diaconate Board,'a Trustee Board, a Board of
Christian Education, and a Stewardship Board.. They shall be
composed of Church members elected at the Annual Meeting, for a
term of three years. They shall be elected in such manner that
approximately an equal number of terms expire each year. After
serving two consecutive terms, a board member shall for one year be
ineligible for re-election to the same board. Increase in the
active membership of the boards shall be on the basis of an
additional board member for every fifty new members added to the
church roll.
Within one week following the Annual Meeting, each board shall
meetand choose such officers and committees as it deems necessary.
Each board shall at this time appoint one representative to serve
with its chairperson on the Church Council, with the exception of
the Board of Christian Education, which shall be represented by
its chairperson and the Church School Superintendent. Each board
shall elect an alternate who will represent the board in the
absence of the chairperson or the designated representative. A
majority of the voting members of any board shall be required to
constitute a quorum.
Each board shall meet regularly at times of its own choosing,
or on the call of the chairperson. Special meetings shall be held
at the request of at least one-third of the membership of any
board. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the call,
which shall be presented in writing over their signatures to all
other members not less than five days in advance of the proposed
meeting date.
In case a vacancy occurs in any board, the remaining members
of the board may appoint to his/her place any church member,
subject to the approval of the Church Council. Such replacements
shall be only until the succeeding Annual Meeting of the Church.
Each Board and committee shall include in its membership young
adults under age forty (40). It shall be the duty of each board
member to participate faithfully and regularly in the activities of
the board and in services of public worship.
01 1. The Diaconate Board
02 The Diaconate Board shall consist of Twenty-four (24)
03 active members (twelve men and twelve women) who shall serve for at
04 least. one term of three years. They may serve two consecutive
05 terms, after which they must stand down for at least one year
06 before being eligible for re-election. Retiring members of the
07 Board assume honorary status, whereby they may have voice but no
08 vote in decisions made by the Board. It shall be the duty of this
09 Board to cooperate with the Pastor in ministering to the spiritual
10 interests of the Church and the Community. The Board shall assist
11 in the preparation and the administration of the sacraments, in
12 caring for the poor, the sick, the bereaved, the indifferent and
13 the stranger. The Board shall receive applications for church
14 membership on confession of faith, reaffirmation of faith or by
15 letter of transfer. Members of the Board shall introduce new
16 families into the life of the Church and visit resident members.
17 They shall make an annual survey of the Church roll and at the
18 Annual Meeting submit recommendations to the Church regarding
19 necessary revision. They shall provide for the supply of the
20 pulpit in case of vacancy or absence of the Pastor.
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23 The Board of Christian Education shall consist of the
24 Pastor, Superintendent of the Church School, Church School Staff
25 and a minimum of three elected members. The Board shall have
26 supervision and direction of the educational work of the Church.
27 It is authorized to nominate a superintendent of the Church School
28 and have charge of the Church School, with full power to appoint
29 teachers and officers not otherwise provided for; also to
30 inaugurate and maintain other religious, social and educational
31 activities. The Board shall determine the appropriation of funds
32 contributed by the Church School.
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35 The Trustee Board shall consist of twelve (12) active
36 members. The twelve members shall include the Assistant Treasurer.
37 The Treasurer shall serve as a member ex officio without vote
38 during his/her one-year term of office. The Assistant Treasurer
39 shall a one year term during his/her term of office. All other
40 members shall serve at least one term of three years. They may
41 serve two consecutive terms, after which they must stand down for
42 at least one year before being eligible for re-election. Retiring
43 members of the Board shall assume honorary status whereby they may
44 voice but no vote in decisions made by the Board. The Board shall
45 meet monthly at a time of its own choosing, or on the call of the
46 chairperson. The Trustee Board shall have the care and custody of
47 the property of the Church and have charge of its financial
48 affairs, always subject to the regulations prescribed by laws of
49 the State. The Board shall have no power to buy, sell, mortgage,
50 lease or transfer property without specific authority by vote of
51 the Church. The Board shall present a budget for the Church's
52 consideration and shall submit a report to the congregation at the
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4. The Stewardship Board
There shall be a Stewardship Board consisting of nine or
more members, to serve on a rotating basis, one-third of whom shall
be elected at each Annual Meeting. This Board shall have these
responsibilities: a. To conduct a continuous program of
stewardship education; b. To initiate and conduct the Christian
Enlistment Campaign; and c. To review and recommend contributions
over which the Trustee Board exercises control.
ARTICLE IX - THE CHURCH COUNCIL**
The Church Council shall consist of the following: . the
Moderator, acting as Chairperson; the Pastor; the Assistant Pastor;
officers elected by the Church including the Clerk; the
Superintendent of the Church School; the Treasurer; the Assistant
Treasurer; the Historian (as well as any other officers elected as
needed); the chairperson and a designated representative of each
official Board, (Diaconate Board, Board of Christian Education,
Trustee Board, and Stewardship Board); two representatives of each
standing committee and all other organized bodies of the Church;
and two members from the Church at large, elected at the Annual
meeting. Each organized body shall elect an alternate who will
represent that body..in the absence of the chairperson or designated
representative.
The Council shall meet monthly. It shall elect a vice -
moderator and appoint such other officers and committees as it
deems necessary. Special meetings may be called by the Moderator
or as follows: Upon written request, signed by any five members of
the Church, and subject to review by the executive committee of the
Council, the Clerk shall call a meeting, notifying all Council
members at least five days in advance of the proposed meeting,
stating its purpose and the names of its callers. The executive
committee shall consist of the Moderator, the Vice Moderator, the
Pastor, the Assistant Pastor, and those officers elected by the
Church. A quorum for any regular or special meeting of the Council
shall consist of one-third of its members.
It shall be the function of the Church Council to coordinate
the calendar and general program of the Church. To this end the
Council shall conduct annually a leadership workshop involving
newly elected chairpersons of boards and organizations for the
primary purpose of acquainting them with their duties and
responsibilities as stipulated in these By -Laws.
The Council may act for the Church in minor matters, always
assuming that unless such action is taken with practical unanimity,
it must have the confirmation of the Church. The Council shall
submit to the Annual Meeting a comprehensive program involving the
chief objectives of the Church for the coming year. All officers,
boards, committees and other organized bodies shall present their
plans and programs to the Church Council for its information. At
the end of each calendar year, the Council shall conduct a Church
program review and evaluation.
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ARTICLE X - COMMITTEES
Section 1: Nominating Committee**
At least three months prior to the Annual Meeting, the Church
Council shall appoint a Nominating Committee to prepare nominations
for all officers and boards, as well as delegates to the Florida
Conference and the Dade -Monroe Mission Council, visitors and
alternates to the General Synod, and any committees not otherwise
provided for. The Nominating Committee shall prepare a ballot,
nominating one person, who has given his/her written consent, for
each office to be filled at the Annual Meeting. Such ballots shall
be available at the Church not later than two Sundays prior to the
Annual Meeting. The ballot thus prepared shall be the official
ballot at the Annual Meeting. The right of a member to make..a
nomination from the floor shall always be recognized.
Section 2: Standing Committees**
The Church Council shall appoint a music committee, a
personnel committee, an usher's committee, a publicity committee,
and a Pastoral Relations committee to operate in the fields
indicated.
Section 3: Other Committees
Other committees may be appointed by the Church or the Church
Council as needed.
ARTICLE XI - FINANCES**
Section 1: Offerings
The Church shall seek support by contributions of individuals
and organizations. Opportunity shall be offered to all members of
the Church to underwrite the budget. Major fund-raising projects
shall be under plans approved by vote of the Church. Auxiliary
organizations are invited to contribute under plans of their own
choosing.
Section 2: Permanent Funds
All legacies not specifically designated by the donors shall
be set aside in a special fund. To this fund shall be added any
special contributions and gifts. The corpus of the fund shall
generally be used for objects other than the routine expenses of
the Church. The Trustee Board shall have authority to draw on the
corpus of this special fund to stabilize the treasury.
ARTICLE XII**
The Corporation shall have perpetual existence. In the event
of dissolution, the assets of the corporation shall be disposed of
in accordance with the Florida Statute governing non-profit
corporations.
ARTICLE XIII**
The total indebtedness which this Corporation may incur is
$500,000.00.
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,KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
That CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR (CONGREGATIONAL) UNITED CHURCH OF
CHRIST, IN -C -7 -al Florida corporation, has caused to be made the
�- attached plot entitled "CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR", the same being
a replat of the following described property:
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, in Block 2, of "BAYAMI
PARK", according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 13,
Page 68 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
An express purpose of this plat is to close, vacate, abandon and
dicontinue the 5 foot utility easement on Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, in Block 2, of "BAYAMI PARK", Plot Book 13,
Page 68 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
MIAMI--DADE COUNTY PLAT RESTRICTIONS
That the streets and avenue, as shown on the attached plat,
together with all existing and future planting, trees, shrubbery
and fire hydrants thereon are hereby dedicated to the perpetual
use of the public for proper purposes, reserving to the
dedicators their Successors or assigns, the reversion or
reversions thereof whenever discontinued by law.
The use of septic tanks will not be permitted within this
subdivision, unless approved for temporary use in accordance with
county and / or state regulations.
That individual wells shall not be permitted within this
subdivision except for swimming pools, sprinkler systems and/or
air conditioners.
That all new electric and communication lines, except
transmission lines, within this subdivision shall be installed
underground.
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATION
1 hereby certify that the attached plot entitled, "CHURCH OF THE
OPEN DOOR", is a true and correct representation of the lands
as recently surveyed and plotted under my direction; also that
the permanent reference monuments were in place on
1999, and that the survey data shown hereon complies with the
requirements of Chapter 177, Part 1, Laws of the State of Florida.
By
Vicente Tome, P. S. M.
Professional Surveyor & Mapper No. 3103
State of Florida
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL SURVEYORS, INC.
175 Fontainebleau Blvd. Suite 2L --I
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33172
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SURVEYOR'S SEAL;
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF
That the said CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR (CONGREGATIONAL) UNITED
CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC. , al Florida Corporation, has caused these
presents to be signed for on i is behol f by i is Chairman, Facilities
o Planning Committee and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed
a and attested to this 'M day of ,*r�w A. 0. 1999.
c CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR (CONGREGATIONAL
UNITED CHURCH OF CHR I��rNC: ANON -PROFIT FLORIDA
® CORPORATION
Witness: )1 C/j&L < e By,
Print Name: NC1,5014 JeNK )-js HOSEA BUTLER
Charman, Facilities Planning Committee
Witness: -
Print Name:ACKNOWLEDGEM'ENT
STATE OF FLORIDA] S. S.
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE ]
1 HEREBY CERTIFY: That on this day personally appeared before me
an officer duly authorized to administer oaths and take
acknowledgements, Hosea Butler, Chairman, Facilities Planning Committee of
CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR (CONGREGATIONAL) UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST,
INC., oiFlorida corporation, personally known to me to be the
person herein described and who executed the foregoing
o instrument and acknowledged the execution thereof to be his free
act and deed for the purposes therein described and who did not
o take on oath.
Witness my hand and official seal thisday of
< Q1-N-41JV A. D. , 1999.
My commission expires: I�Za.i-Q-,
Serial Number: Cc q`1
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Nota P bli tate of Fl9rido, AT LARGE
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SEAL: NOTARY SEAL:
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"CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR (CONGREGATIONAL) UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC."
DENOTES CENTERLINE
DENOTES CITY OF MIAMI MONUMENT LINE
BEARINGS SHOWN ARE BASED ON AN ASSUMED VALUE OF
N 00'00'00" E FOR THE CENTER LINE OF N.W. 8th AVENUE
NOTICE:
THIS • - o FA T AS RECORDED IN ITS GRAF '- FORM IS THE OFFICIAL
DEPIlL ON OF THE SUBDIVIDED LANDS DLJCRIBED HEREIN AND WILL
IN NO CIRCUMSTANCES BE SUPPLANTED IN AUTHORITY BY ANY OTHER
GRAPHIC OR DIGITAL FORM OF THE PLAT. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL
RESTRICTIONS THAT ARE NOT RECORDED ON THIS PLAT THAT MAY BE
FOUND IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF THIS COUNTY
CITY OF MIAMI- APPROVALS:
This Plot will not result in a reduction in the level of services
for the affected public facilities below the level of services
provided in the Municipality's Comprehensive Plan; therefore, it
was approved and the foregoing dedications were accepted and
approved by Resolution No. passed and adopted by the
City Commission of the City of Miami, Florida, this day of.
A. D. , 2000.
Signed: City Manager
Attest: City Clerk
This is to certify that this Plat appears to conform to all the
requirements of Chapter 55 of the City of Miami Code and Chapter
28 of the Mi ami -Dade County Code. Certified this - 23 - day of
CCi/-0 c2 A. D. , 2000•
Acting
By �*--� Director
Ci of Miami Pub is Works Department
I have reviewed this plat for conformity to Chapter 177, Florida
Statutes, as amended.
City of Miami eper tment of Publ 'c rks
By:
Print
Professional Surveyor and Mapper No. QD9
State of Florida
MIAMI--DADE COUNTY APPROVALS:
This is to certify that this Plot appears to conform to all the
requirements of Chapter 28 of the Miami -Dade County Code;
certified this day of A. D.,
2000.
BY Director
Department of Planning and Zoning
RECORDING STATEMENT
Filed for record this day of A, D. , 2000.
at m., In Book of Plats at Page of
public records of Miami -Dade County, Florida. This plat complies
wi th the laws of the State of Florida and Miami -Dade County,
F1 or i do.
Harvey Ruvin, the Clerk of the Circuit Court
By - Deputy Clerk
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N. -W. " "60th NSTREET
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF
That the said CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR (CONGREGATIONAL) UNITED
CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC. , al Florida Corporation, has caused these
presents to be signed for on i is behol f by i is Chairman, Facilities
o Planning Committee and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed
a and attested to this 'M day of ,*r�w A. 0. 1999.
c CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR (CONGREGATIONAL
UNITED CHURCH OF CHR I��rNC: ANON -PROFIT FLORIDA
® CORPORATION
Witness: )1 C/j&L < e By,
Print Name: NC1,5014 JeNK )-js HOSEA BUTLER
Charman, Facilities Planning Committee
Witness: -
Print Name:ACKNOWLEDGEM'ENT
STATE OF FLORIDA] S. S.
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE ]
1 HEREBY CERTIFY: That on this day personally appeared before me
an officer duly authorized to administer oaths and take
acknowledgements, Hosea Butler, Chairman, Facilities Planning Committee of
CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR (CONGREGATIONAL) UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST,
INC., oiFlorida corporation, personally known to me to be the
person herein described and who executed the foregoing
o instrument and acknowledged the execution thereof to be his free
act and deed for the purposes therein described and who did not
o take on oath.
Witness my hand and official seal thisday of
< Q1-N-41JV A. D. , 1999.
My commission expires: I�Za.i-Q-,
Serial Number: Cc q`1
t_ �1 u1�fA
Nota P bli tate of Fl9rido, AT LARGE
Print N e: _ N cy L
SEAL: NOTARY SEAL:
1 J{�,.. 4 . Frral ^�G ,1 •Sf.
"CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR (CONGREGATIONAL) UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC."
DENOTES CENTERLINE
DENOTES CITY OF MIAMI MONUMENT LINE
BEARINGS SHOWN ARE BASED ON AN ASSUMED VALUE OF
N 00'00'00" E FOR THE CENTER LINE OF N.W. 8th AVENUE
NOTICE:
THIS • - o FA T AS RECORDED IN ITS GRAF '- FORM IS THE OFFICIAL
DEPIlL ON OF THE SUBDIVIDED LANDS DLJCRIBED HEREIN AND WILL
IN NO CIRCUMSTANCES BE SUPPLANTED IN AUTHORITY BY ANY OTHER
GRAPHIC OR DIGITAL FORM OF THE PLAT. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL
RESTRICTIONS THAT ARE NOT RECORDED ON THIS PLAT THAT MAY BE
FOUND IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF THIS COUNTY
CITY OF MIAMI- APPROVALS:
This Plot will not result in a reduction in the level of services
for the affected public facilities below the level of services
provided in the Municipality's Comprehensive Plan; therefore, it
was approved and the foregoing dedications were accepted and
approved by Resolution No. passed and adopted by the
City Commission of the City of Miami, Florida, this day of.
A. D. , 2000.
Signed: City Manager
Attest: City Clerk
This is to certify that this Plat appears to conform to all the
requirements of Chapter 55 of the City of Miami Code and Chapter
28 of the Mi ami -Dade County Code. Certified this - 23 - day of
CCi/-0 c2 A. D. , 2000•
Acting
By �*--� Director
Ci of Miami Pub is Works Department
I have reviewed this plat for conformity to Chapter 177, Florida
Statutes, as amended.
City of Miami eper tment of Publ 'c rks
By:
Print
Professional Surveyor and Mapper No. QD9
State of Florida
MIAMI--DADE COUNTY APPROVALS:
This is to certify that this Plot appears to conform to all the
requirements of Chapter 28 of the Miami -Dade County Code;
certified this day of A. D.,
2000.
BY Director
Department of Planning and Zoning
RECORDING STATEMENT
Filed for record this day of A, D. , 2000.
at m., In Book of Plats at Page of
public records of Miami -Dade County, Florida. This plat complies
wi th the laws of the State of Florida and Miami -Dade County,
F1 or i do.
Harvey Ruvin, the Clerk of the Circuit Court
By - Deputy Clerk
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ARTICLE XIV - AMENDMEN
The above Constitution and By -Laws may be amended by a two thirds
vote of a simple majority of the resident members at a special
meeting called for this purpose, the proposed amendment having been
laid before the Church in writing not less than one month prior to
the meeting.
ARTICLE XV**
The official accounting year of the Church shall be October 1
through September 30th of the following year. All boards and other
organized bodies shall operate on a calendar year, except where
otherwise stipulated.
ARTICLE XVI**
All proceedings not provided for in these by-laws shall be
governed by Roberts Rules of Order.
November 16, 1994
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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To: The Honorable Mayor and DATE: J,�s�C 1 4 20,00 FILE:
Members f the City Commission
SUBJECT: CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR:
Resolution Accepting
Proposed Record Plat
REFERENCES:
Located along NW 8 Ave.
FROM. ona Warshaw Between NW 60 Street
City Manager ENCLOSURES: and NW 61 Street
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt a
resolution accepting the plat CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR and
approving recording the same in the Public Records of Miami -Dade
County, Florida.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Public Works has reviewed this plat, and has
determined that it is now in order for acceptance by the City
Commission.
The proposed record plat entitled CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR is a
replat of Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Block
2, "BAYAMI PARK", Plat Book 13 at Page 68, as recorded in the
Public Records of Dade County, Florida, lying in Section 14,
Township 53 South, Range 41 East, City of Miami, Miami -Dade
County, Florida. The area platted consists of two (2) tracts
containing 1.60± acres. It is zoned R-2 and R-3.
Also attached are the following documents necessary for the City
Commission to consider in making their decision:
1) Resolution accepting the Plat
2) Engineering Report
3) Plat and Street Letter
49_ Print of Proposed Record Plat
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DHW/&NI/JHJ
C: Raul Martinez, Assistant City Manager
John H. Jackson, Acting Director, Public Works Department
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