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2/9/99
RESOLUTION NO. 9 9— 114
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
APPOINTING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF
THE BROWNFIELDS ADVISORY BOARD FOR TERMS AS
DESIGNATED HEREIN.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section
1. The following,
individuals
appointed as
are hereby
members of the: Brownfields
Advisory Board; each.•
member to serve
a term expiring February 9, 2000:
APPOSO
NOMINATED BY:
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CATEGORY
REPRESENTED:
Ernest Martin
Commissioner Teele
Residents within Brownfields
area or reside adjacent to the
Brownfields Redevelopment area
Albena Sumner
Vice Chairman Gort
Residents within
Brownfields
area or reside adjacent to the
Brownfields Redevelopment area
Emilio Lopez
Chairman Plummer
Business owner of
Brownfields Redevelopment area-
Merv.is E. Parker
Commissioner Teele
Representative of banking,
land development, or real
estate or other business
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CATEGORY
APPOINTEES: NOMINATED BY: REPRESENTED:
Tarry Mizrach Commission at -Large Representative of banking,
land development, or real
estate or other business
Passed and adopted this 9`" day of February, 2000.
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM REVISED
TO: Honorable Members of DATE January 19, 1999 FILE
the City ornmissi
// — SUBJECT: Eight Appointments Needed to the
Brownfields Advisory Board
FROM: Walter J. Foem in- REFERENCES : February-9, 1999 Agenda
City Clerk ENCLOSURES:
Resolution, Applications
The Brownfields Advisory Board was created to ensure effective involvement in an advisory role
in the planning, implementation, and annual assessment of the rehabilitation and economic
development activities within the areas designated by the City Commission as the Brownfields
Redevelopment Area, with regard to future land use, local employment opportunities, community
safety and environmental justice. The City of Miami Brownfields Redevelopment area consists of
sites targeted for redevelopment which have been overlooked by investors due to perceived or
actual environmental contamination. The area includes industrial and liberal commercial portions
of Wynwood, Allapattah, and Overtown. Qualifying redevelopment projects initiated within the
area are eligible to receive financial and other incentives from local, state, and/or federal
government.
Our office has advertised for applications to said board pursuant requirements set under Ordinance
11652. Members shall be persons of knowledge, experience, mature judgment and background
having ability and desire to act in the public interest in order to make informed and equitable
decisions concerning the Brownfields Redevelopment Area. There are three categories for the
board members as follows:
• Three members are to be residents within or adjacent to the Brownfields
Redevelopment area. The applicants are: Regina Davis Jackson, Ernest Martin,
Cynthia Quinn, Albena Sumner.
• Two members are to be owners of businesses within the Brownfields Redevelopment
area, who need not be residents of the City. The applicants are: Emilio Lopez, Mervis
E. Parker.
• Two representatives from the private sector with businesses, not necessarily operating
in the Brownfields Redevelopment area, preferably in banking, land development, or
real estate, who need not be residents of the City. The applicants are: Larry Mizrach,
Lorenzo A. Rodriguez.
• One alternate member. The applicants are: Regina Davis Jackson, Ernest Martin,
Cynthia Quinn, Albena Sumner, Emilio Lopez, Larry Mizrach, Mervis E. parker,
Lorenzo A. Rodriguez.
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This is a newly established board and all eight members need to be appointed.
By copy of this memorandum, we are requesting the- Agenda Office to place this issue on the
February 9, 1999 agenda.
WJF:sl
c: Maria J. Chiaro, Assistant City Attorney
Elvi Alonso, Agenda Coordinator
Bob Schwarzieich, Liaison/Planning Department
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City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board
Member Application Form
Resident
Section A
Name ' C
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Address
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Dayti a ttkphcsna rnrm cr
1Itte/fmpl0yer
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In a cover letter (one page maximum), plpacN explain your Oenriwlrv�fgr anti ax
bmwnfielrfs rrdevvlopment and the Brownfields ain you pertica regarding
encouraged to attach a resume. Please also c}tar! Redevelopment Area (see attached map) you air
City of Miami grownfields Advisory Y Stitt, the reasons for your interest in serving on the
associated with, such service. n' Board. Discuss any potential conflicts of interest which might be
Section C
Please read the following and sign below as directed;
The purpose (Jr tine BruwrrfiClcb AdvisoryBoard shall br to ensure cffccrive involvement in an
advisory role in the planning, frnplementation, and annual assrssmrnt of the rehabilitation and
economic developme"7t activities within the areas desfgnared by the City Commission as the
Brownfields Redevelopment Area, with rcgard to future land use, local employment nppnrtunities,
community safety, and environmental iusLice.
1, the undQrsigned, have read and understood the ;,boor and hereby publir. interest as a member of the City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Booard. Furrthermnto my desire 9eerve in the
• I have no inre",1 in the prufits or emoluments of any contract, job, work, or service for the City.
• I hold no elective office.
• I am not employed in a full-time c aci
h' any governmental authority in the county or any city,
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November 12, 1998
Regina, Davis -Jackson 302
1445 N. W. 1 st. Avenue
Miami, FL. 33136
City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board
City Clerk's, City Hall
First Floor Counter, City Hall
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Dear City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board:
Please except this cover letter, indicating my desire to take part and serve along with the City of
Miami's Brownfields Advisory Board.
My knowledge and expertise regarding Brownfields Redevelopment and the Brownfields
Redevelopment area is derived from my many years of experience living in the greater Miami area.
Having, grown up in this area, I have watched how my neighborhood and other neighborhoods have
evolved. The cultural and ethnic diversity that has arisen in my area, has influenced many positive
attitudes and at the same time has brought to my attention the need for certain enhancements to be
brought forward to benefit our neighbors.
As I furthered my education, I've always felt the need to be an advocate for the area in which I live
in. Although, I have no complaints or regrets about where I lived most of my life. I do feel there
are certain areas where there can be improvements made. Being chosen to serve on this board, I am
confident that my input will be beneficial. For sure I intend to be open minded, sensitive, cautious,
and aware of the needs of the area, my fellow neighbors, and what is best for the city of Miami.
My interest in serving on the city of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board, is first of all an honor to
sit in a such an important decision making position. Secondly, this gives me a forum to present to
the board issues that are important to my community which may have been overlooked. The
opportunity to have a voice in certain issues that directly affects the lives of other, is a very special
thing to me. With my extensive back ground as a Health Care professional, I have always looked
out for the interest of others, sometimes putting my own personal feelings and wants aside to assist
those less fortunate. In regards to any conflicts of interest which might be associated with me
serving on this board, I do feel that I can be fully objective and genuine in dealing with the needs
of the community, solely for the basis to receive personal satisfaction and gratification for helping
the community. Therefore. I have no conflicts of interest -that would affect any decision or input that
I present to this board.
In closing, again I would like to reiterate to the board that I will be honored to serve as an advocate
for the people. Thank you very much for the opportunity and look forward to begin this great journey
to rebuild Miami as we approach the new milleiuuum.
City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board
Member Application Form
Business - Brownfields Area
Section A 1
Business name
Address
(.3 0 S;) `i t_ r o c-,:;, x L3 C�� j? �, 00 o�
Telephonelfax numberie-mail
Contact namettitle
Please specify the location of your business within the Brownfields Redevelopment Area (see
attached map): Allapattah Overtown —4 Wynwood
Section 8
In a cover letter (one page maximum), please explain your knowledge and expertise regarding
brownfields redevelopment and the Brownfields Redevelopment Area. You are encouraged to attach
a resume. Please also clearly state the reasons for your interest in serving on the City of Miami
Brownfields .Advisory Board. Discuss any potential conflicts of interest which might be associated
with such service.
Section C
Please read the following and sign below as directed:
The purpose of the Brownfields Advisory Board shall be to ensure effective involvement in an
advisory role in the planning, implementation, and annual assessment of the rehabilitation and
economic development activities within the areas designated by the City Commission as the
Brownfields Redevelopment Area, with regard to future land use, local employment opportunities,
community safety, and environmental justice.
I, the undersigned, a representative of V�' . `'-� ' C- ' r-- , have read and
understood the above and hereby attest to my desire to serve in the public interest as a member of
the City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board. Furthermore:
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CITY OF MIAMI- 3053244426;=
Resident
Section A
Name -F_P_;, t [V�ADrt—L.. i
Address t o oo KVi 90-12V4 t_ t� iv l� �3�
Daytime telephone number
Titie/frrpdoyer
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Section B
In a cover letter (one page maximum), please explain your knowledge and expertise regarding
Brownfields redevelopment and the Brownfields Redevelopment Area (see attached map). You are
encouraged to attach a resume. Please also clearly state the reasons for your interest in serving on the
City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board. Discuss any potential conflicts of interest which might be
associated with such service.
Section C
Please read the following and sign below as directed:
The purpose of the Brownfields Advisory Board shall be to ensure effective involvement in an
advisory role in the planning, implementation, and annual assessment of the rehabilitation and
economic development activities within the areas designated by the City Commission as the
Brownfields Redevelopment Area, with regard to future land use, local employment opportunities,
community safety, and environmental justice.
I, the undersigned, have read and understood the above and hereby attest to my desire to serve in the
public interest as a member of the City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board. Furthermore:
• I have no interest in the profits or emoluments of any contract, job, work, or service for the City.
• I hold no elective office.
• I am not employed in a full-time capacity by any governmental authority in the county or any city.
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Signature Date
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Past Board Member, National Council for Urban Economic Development.
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Washington D.C.
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Past President, Florida Community Development Association, Tallahassee,
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Past President, Florida Council for Urban Economic Development, Miami, Floridah
Past President, Miami Design Preservation League, Miami Beach, Florida
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Presidential appointee to the Thrift Depositor Protection Board, Washington D.C.
HONORS FROM:
The Beacon Council, Miami, Florida
Miami -Dade County, Florida
Cities of Miami, Opa-locka, Homestead, North Miami, and Miami Beach
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Community organizations: Miami Beach Development Corporation; Opa-locka
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Community Development Corporation; the Local Initiatives Support Corporation;
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Miami -Dade Neighborhood Housing Services, Tacolcy Economic Development
Corporation; Centro Campesino Farmworkers Association and the West Perrine
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Recipient of the Roy Hoover Lifetime Achievement Award from the National
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Association of Counties and the Barbara Capitman/Leonard Horowitz Founders
Award from the Miami Design Preservation League
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Address .{
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Telephone/fax numberle-mail
Contact name/title
Please indicate your field of expertise:
banking land development real estate .1 other
Section B
In a cover letter (one page maximum), please explain your knowledge and expertise regarding
brownfields redevelopment and the Brownfields Redevelopment Area (see attached map). You are
encouraged to attach a resume. Please also clearly state the reasons for your interest in serving on the
City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board. Discuss any potential conflicts of interest which might be
associated with such service.
Section C -
Please read the following and sign below as directed:
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The purpose of the Brownfields Advisory Board shall be to ensure effective involvement in ana
advisory role in the planning, implementation, and annual assessment of the rehab+iitation anc,-:
economic development activities within the areas designated by the City Commission as the
Brownfields Redevelopment Area, with regard to future land use, local employment opportunities,
community safety, and environmental justice. n
I, the undersigned, a representative of ri, �o� 1-e �i }-� , have read and
understood the above and hereby attest to my desire to serve in the6public interest as a member of
the City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board. Furthermore:
• I have no interest in the profits or emoluments of any contract, job, work, or service for the City.
• I hold no elective office.
• I am not p oyed in a full-time capacity by any governmental authority in the county or any city,
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City of Miami Brownfiekfs Advisory Hnard
Member Application Form
Business- - Brownfields Ama
Suction A --
REPUBLIC NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI (OVER11OWN)
Buciness name-
1490 NW 3rd AVENUE, MIAML, FL 33136
Address — —
(305) 573-4191
Te1rphonw1fcx nurrrberle-mad
(305) 573-5100
Conran namMide
MS. MERVIS E. PARKER, ASSIT= VICE PRESIDENT & MANAGER
Please specify the Location of your business within the Brownfields Redevelopment Area (see.
attached map): — Allap.mih X Overttywn Wynwood
Seetiort B
In a Cover letter (one page maximum), please explain your knowledge and expertise regarding
brownfields redevelopment and the Brownfields Redevelopment Area. You are encouraged to dttach
a rvsumv. PIPaw also dearly stah, the re•aetne for your inhirml in a rving on the City of Miarni
Brownfields Advisory Board. Discuss any potential conflicts of interest which might be dsstx;idted
with such service.
Section C
Please read the fulluwing arxi sign glow a, directed:
The purpose of the Brownfields AdvixHy 13va?d shall be to ensure effective mvolvCM nt in an
advisory role ire the-Fdennirag, irrrplerreertia(iun, and annual dssessneent of the rrhibilita(itxe and
economic development activities within the areas designated by the City Commission as the
Brownfields Redevelops -writ Area, with regard (u future lartd ust; !decal employment opportunities,
community safety, and environmental justice.
1, the undersigned, a representative of REPUBLIC NATIONAL BANK heve read and
understood the above and hereby atttKt to my dEPserp to cptvp if the public interest as a member of
the City of Miami Srownfie•Idt Advisory Board. Furthermore:
• I ha inure Mt in the p Pmolumenis of any contracr, lob, worts, or svrvlrtr for theCity.
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I am pl a ull- ' capacity by any governmental authority in th county or any city.
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City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board
Member Application Four
Resident
Gy Pntca'�►�
Name I
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Address
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Daytime telephone number
L n k c, c, f y pCr� li �� i' / — /L� Pc. i �' !��7.5 �i "`t' %� v►� <rri. 1�/
Title/Empioyer
Section B
In a cover letter (one page maximum), please explain your knowledge and expertise regarding
brownfields redevelopment and the Brownfields Redevelopment Area (see attached map). You are
encouraged to attach a resume. Please also clearly state the reasons for your interest in serving on the
City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board. Discuss any potential conflicts of interest which might be
associated with such service.
Section C
Please read the following and sign below as directed:
The purpose of the Brownfields Advisory Board shall be to ensure effective involvement in an
advisory role in the planning, implementation, and annual assessment of the rehabilitation and
economic development activities within the areas designated by the City Commission as the
Brownfields Redevelopment Area, with regard to future land use, focal employment opportunities,
community safety, and environmental justice.
I, the undersigned, have read and understood the above and hereby attest to my desire to serve in the
public interest as a member of the City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board. Furthermore:
• 1 have no interest in the profits or emoluments of any contract, job, work, or service for the City.
• I hold no elective office.
• I am not employed in a full-time capacity by any governmental authority in the county or any city.
Sig ure
Date
CYNTHIA QUINN
301 NW 22 Street #305 'Miami, FL 33127 '305-573-9727 (work) •305-438-1247 (home,
November 13, 1998
City Clerk's Office, First Floor Counter NO
City Hall, City of Miami U.
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Dear Friends:
Brownfields are abandoned or underutilized properties which are unsightly, neglecter
environmentally unsafe which negatively affect entire neighborhoods. Thes
approximately 16,500 sites are most often found in poor communities in 126 citie
representing an alarming 47,000 acres of wasted opportunity to create jobs, increase loca
tax bases and revitalize neighborhoods.
I currently reside in the heart of the Wynwood/Overtown Brownfields Redevelopmen
Area which includes NW 28 Street to NW 15 Street and NW 27 .Avenue to Biscayne Bay
It is very discouraging and frightening to walk past these neglected, abandoned area
where drug addicts and drug dealers are found, as well as other criminal activities takin
place. It's equally discouraging to see young people hanging out with nothing to di
because there are no job opportunities, often resorting to crime and truancy.
If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. In my opinion, apathy i
greatest impediment to community revitalization and redevelopment. As a resident of th
Overtown/Wynwood community, I consider it my responsibility to contribute to makin
my community environmentally safe. Serving on the City of Miami Brownfield
Advisory Board will be an excellent way for me to meet my individual responsibility as
citizen, as well as educate and encourage my neighbors to become a part of the solution.
Thank your for your kind consideration and invitation to be a part of the Brownfield
Advisory Board.
Sincerely,
02�
Cynthia Quinn
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Corporate Office
10990 Roe Avenue
Overland Park. KS 66211
Phone:(913) 345.3000
(000) 458 3328
Far (9131344-4703
Charleston Office:
Fort City Center
701 East Bay Street, Suite 512
Charleston, SC 29403
Phone:(843) 805-7778
(11N) 750-9"1
Fax: (843)805-7776
Chicago Office:
Hartford Centre
765 Route 83, Suite 111
Bensenville. IL 60106
Phone: (630) 595-M
Fax: (630)595.8659
hnustun, Ottice
440 Benmar Building, Suite 1090
Houston, TX 77060
Phone: (281) "7-=
Far (281) 447.3654
Los Angeles Office:
cio Sankyu Warehouse
24700 South Main Street. 2nd Floor
Carson. CA 90745
Phone: (310) 512-BM
Fix: 1310)513.6631
Miami Office:
8400 NW 52nd Street, Suite 201
Miami, FL 33166
Phone: (305) 406.2810
(888)556.5040
Fax: (305) 406.1049
New York Office:
1000 Route 9, Suite 301
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Phone: QV) 726-3110
Fax: (732) 7ffi-3295
January 15, 1999
City Clerk's Office
First Floor Office, City Hall
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Dear City Clerk:
I am enclosing the Member Application Form for the City of Miami Brownfields
Advisory Board.
In support of my application to be appointed a member of the Advisory Board, I
would like to offer the following:
I am a graduate of Manhattan College of Riverdale, NY, with a Bachelor's
and a Master's in Chemical Engineering. I have worked as a Soils and
Water Quality Engineer for a period of six years for Con Edison of New
York. In addition, I was the Executive Director of the Edgewater
Economic Development Corporation for a period of more than five years,
working under contract with the City of Miami to perform Economic
Development Activities in the Target Area of Wynwood. I was a member
of the Advisory Board to the City of Miami for. the Wynwood Brownfields
Project.
I;:^11 be honored to serve on the Browfields Advisory Board.
Sincerely_
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Lorenzo A. Rodriguez { ,1
Operations Manager
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Member Apphcatiun Form
Business - Relevant Field of Expertise
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Address
Telephornc.'fax nurnherle-mail
Contact narnchRlc
Please indicate your field of expertise:
banking land development real estate other /r--'
Section B
Ina cover letter (one page maximum), please explain your knowledge and expertise regarding
brownfields redevelopment and the Brownfields Redevelopment Area (see attached map). You are
encouraged to attach a resume. Please also clearly state the reasons for your interest in serving on the
City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Hoard. Discus, any potential conflicts of interest which might be
associated with such service.
Section C
Please read the following and sign below as directed:
The purpose of the Brownfields Advisory Board shall be to ensure cfiective involvement in an
advisory role in the planning, implementation, and annual assessment of the rehabilitation and
economic development activities within the areas designated by the City Commission as the
Brownfields Redevelopment Area, with regard to future land use, local employment opportunities,
community safety, and environmental justice. )
1, the undersigned, a representative of �, I ° ((1 ,have read and
iindorstood the above and hereby attest to my desire to serve in the public interest as a member of
the City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board. t•urthermorc:
• I have no interesi in the profits or emoluments of any contract, job, work, or service for the City.
. I hold no elective office
.tam no employed rn a fulktimo capacity by any governmental authority in the county or any city.
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Resident
Section A
Albena L. Sumner
Name
n N-.W,3.7 Stre_e_�Amj*PT. '1314 -55E4
Address
43n5i6;4-7700 Specialty riedical Care Centers of So. Fla.
Daytime telephone number
Tlirentnr of Social S rvices/Community Liaison
iitle/Employer
Section B
In a cover letter (one page maximum), please explain your knowledge and expertise regarding
brownfields redevelopment and the Brownfields Redevelopment Area (see attached map). You are
encouraged to ,attach a resume. Please also clearly state the reasons for your interest in serving on the
City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board. Discuss any potential conflicts of interest which might be
associated with such service.
Section C
Please read the following and sign below as directed:
The purpose of the Brownfields Advisory Board shall be to ensure effective involvement in an
advisory role in the planning, implementation, and annual assessment of the rehabilitation and
ecoeomic development activities within the areas designated by the City Commission as the
Brownfields Redevelopment Area, with regard to future land use, local employment opportunities,
community safety, and environmental justice.
' ' -''"' --t to my desire to serve in the
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ALLAPAIT) C How ONVNERS SSOCIATION
December 16, 1998
Ms.Sarah Ingle
City of Miami
Department of Real Estate
& Economic Development
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33130
Re: City of Miami Brownfields Advisory Board
Dear Ms. Ingle:
Since 1994, I have served as Founder/President of the Allapattah
Homeowners Assosciation, an organization with approximately 300
members in the Allapattah section of Miami. The overall general
decline of my immediate neighborhood stirred me into action. It
was a daunting task. There were overgrown lots, cracked sidewalk
frequent illegal dumpimg, 'livestock, abandoned cares, drug sales
and usage, consumption of alcohol, abandoned houses, crack houses
flooding and no police presence.
In 1995, we went before the City Commission to ask for help in _
taking back our neighborhood: new sidewalks, curbing, storm -drain
age system and consistent police presence in our community.
TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT: To date, we
1. Received $300,000 worth--f-new sidewalks
2. Planted 50 live oaks on swale areas, some of which the City
sodded.
3. Received 10 trees donated by theCity's Cmte. on Beautification
and Environment, used the Solid Waste and Public Works Depts.
to clean a 3 block mini -landfill and implemeny a program where
by,Miami Jackson Sr. High's varsity football tram planted and
maintained the 10 trees on that space through 2000 and earn
their community service credit hours for graduation.
4. Turned sanitationholes (25) into Sunchine Spots by planting,
mulching and maintaining those trees.
5. Gave away over 400 yard plants and trees donated by Trees for
Dade.
6. Got the managing partner of a major company to build a police
command center for the Lieutenant and 6 Sargeants who oversee
the Allapattah area.
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7. hold monthly community clean-ups with the help of the
Allapattah NET and Solid Waste Dept.
8. Closed, renovated and sold 2 crack houses.
9, with the help of theAllapattah NET:
a. undercover surveillance of illegal -dumping;
b. collection and removal of abandoned cars;
C. regular maintenance of overgrown lots;
d. effective community policing.
10. With the help of the City of Miami Police Department:
a. Citizens enrolled in and completed the Citizen's
Police Academy and Citizen's on Patrol Crimewatch
group.
b. Police rollcalls held quarterly to dissuade drug
sales and open warfare for turf.
AND SO MUCH MORE.
There are many areas in the Allapattah community where
the goals of the Brownsfields Advisory Board would be most
welcome. I will be most happy to help in any area.
Very truly yours,
Albena Sumner
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