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Miami, Fla. 33133
Oct. 19, 1998
Elvie Alanso Agenda Coordinator
City of Miami
444 S.W. 2 Ave. — 7a' floor
Miami, Fla. 33130
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Dear Elvi,
This is to request that I permitted to make a Personal Appearance at the early November
City Commission meeting.
My address to the Commission will be to request that they insure the protection of
the buildings in what is now called the "Dinner Key Boat Yard" before they force present
tenants to leave. Whether we feel that present tenants are "good guys" or "bad guys" their
presence has protected the buildings from total destruction.
Should there be any question in the mind of a Commissioner, he should visit the
Marine Stadium to observe the damage done by our fellow man. From a distance one can
see the graffiti, up close the water fountains have been all destroyed, windows broken and
doors torn off. The copper wire has been pulled out. All this while the structure was
under the protection of the City's administration.
The Bobby Maduro Stadium has met a similar fate under the same conditions.
Enclosed is an article from the Herald describing it's fate.
The Boat Yard belongs to the taxpayers of this City, and posting one minimum
wage security guard there from midnight; to eight, as is presently proposed doesn't even
come close to protection.
Elvi, please call me at 305-856-6373 with an expected time, and of course to
answer any questions.
Sincer
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John A. Brennan
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Raul Martinez DATE: November 2, 1998 FILE:
Asst. City Manager
SUBJECT:
Personal Appearance
City Commission Meeting
John Brennan
FROM: G/ G REFERENCES:
Christina P. Abrams, Director ENCLOSURES: #324
Conferences, Conventions & Public Facilities
The following is in response to Mr. Brennan's request for a personal appearance at the
City Commission meeting in early November.
There is a court ordered stipulated settlement agreement between the City of Miami and
several tenants in Dinner Key Boatyard to vacate the property by November 1, 1998.
The City cannot violate this agreement without risking further litigation. You may recall
that this settlement is a result of a lawsuit filed by several of the tenants over one year ago
to avoid eviction.
Further, there are four tenants who will remain on the property until February 28, 1999.
These tenants did not participate in the lawsuit and instead signed an agreement with the
City to vacate upon the City's request.
In response to Mr. Brennan's concerns regarding security, the property has a security
guard assigned from 6:00 pm to 7:00 am, seven days a week.
Please advise if you require additional information.
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