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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM-93-0042i--29—S:w T LfE 0 - MA}t G01-D3�E1?G FOUNDATION 100 S.E. 2wr SYREET 32uc FLOOR l stw,n33131.ZIW Pion 303 351y3455 PAr 305 3W4W3 y'IAMKOt Lk)ULCVARD >tikx.t 1005 291 09 13 Fak 7095 M 07 19 December 29, 9 992 Mr. Cesar Odio Oity Manager City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Mr. Odio' Poat-"t brand fax trnnsmmai merno 7671 #ofF ► ' fit /jam VIA, FAX: ONE PAGE This letter is to formally request an appearance before the City of Miami -= Commission at its January 14, 1993 meeting to speak on behalf of a resolution regarding the "New World" statue. The resolution, which seeks conceptual approval of the statue, was recentiy sent to Karen Wilson. The Now World Foundation Is a private, nonprofit company. We seek preliminary approval from the City Commission to locate the statue In Miami on public land. If the resolution is passed, The Foundation would undertake all necessary studies, negotiate a lease arrangement with the city and prove financial viability before requesting final Commission approval. We are not requesting any funding from the City of Miami. if you have any questions or require additional information, I may be reached -at $18-980-5679 until January 4. After that, please call my office In Miami. Best wishes for the Now Year. Sincerely, Max L. Goldberg President .. 93-- 42 J?- if 127397-2 3557P D RAF T RtGObUTION RESOLUT10N OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF 1 MIAMI, FLORIDA R91 ATING TO THE CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION'S PROPOSAL TO LOCATE THE "NEW "ORLD" STATUE AND ASSOCIATED INTERPRETIVE CENTER IN THE CITY OF MIAMr ! WHEREAS, the noted Russian sculptor, xurab Toereteli, hoe " created a magnificent work of art entitled "Novy Svyet" or "New World"; and { ' WHEREAS, the people of the Commonwealth of Independent States are giving "Novy Svyet" to the people of the United States as a symbol of their developing friendship and as a challenge to the world for continued discovery of new horizons as we seek peace and cooperation between the nations and cultures of the world; and WHEREAS, The New World Foundation has been formed to secure the most appropriate Location for "Novy Svyet" and hoe selected three (3) sites in the City of Miami as potential locations; and WHEREAS, The Wew world Foundation proposes to incorporate historical., interpretive and educational programs into the base of the statue, in order to help visitors, Dade County residents and school children to better understand the emerging friendship between the United States and the former Soviet Union, the unique ethnic diversity of Southern Florida, the geographical history of the world and the future challenges of science and technology; and WHEREAS, the creation of this work of art and Interpretive Center can be expected to bring significant tangible and intangible benefits to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, HE IT RESOLVEV BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF Tits CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA assembled In regular session this day of January, 1993 that the City Commission is honored by the consideration of the City of Miami as the home of "Novy Svyet." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Commission gives its conceptual approval of the location of the New world Statue at one of. three (3) potential locations i.e. Virginia Rey, Bicentennial Park or Watson Island subject to the completion of necessary traffic and parking studies, an environmental study, and a financial- feasibility study. Prior to final approval, the Now World Foundation shall select a specific site and, in conjunction with the City Manager, shall present an acceptable program for accommodating each of the or -ass outlined above. PASSED and ADOPTED this day of January, 1993. i (' ATTEST: CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA i CITY CLERK By: Its mayor i APPROVED AS TO LEGAL � 9 al " 42 SUFFICIENCY AND FORM: CITY AT70RNEY