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9/7/93
RES0=CN NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY
AND ALL ACTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO REQUEST AND
OBTAIN FUNDING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000,000, FROM
METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
IMPIMEMATION OF A PROGRAM TO FIGHT CRIME IN THE CITY
OF MLAMI.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORMA:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take any and
all aotions as may be necessary to request and obtain funding, in the amount
of $5,000,000, from Metropolitan Dade County for the establishment and
implementation of a program to fight crime in the City of Miami.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of September 1993.
ER L. 'UAREZ )MAYOR
ATTEST:
MATTY HIRAI, CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
IRMA M. ABELLA
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
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CHAMBER OEC?IVIME��� 8101 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 501, Miani, Florida 33138
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Mayor Xavier Suarez
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Re: Crime in Miami's Upper Eastside
Dear Mayor Suarez;
As you probably read in last weeks newspaper, once again Biscayne
Boulevard has been the location of a senseless shooting resulting
in another death of an innocent victim. Today, the lead story
in the Herald's local section focused on the dangers of Biscayne
Boulevard. Last week CBS nationally televised a story on Biscayne
Boulevard "one of the most dangerous streets.11 Sadly, due to the
City's neglect this negative coverage is deserved.
The Biscayne Boulevard Chamber of Commerce, the Northeast Sub -
Council for Crime Prevention, Civic Association leaders and
business owners have written to and met with Chief Ross and his
staff numerous times in an effort to work with them. We have
requested additional police in specific areas we have pinpointed as
extremely dangerous and life threatening. Though we respect the
Police in its efforts, they are failing to keep the streets safe.
Police presence is minimal. We believe a task force assigned to
these streets for an extended period of time devoted to eradicating
the gun and crack problems that'even the neighbors can pinpoint is
the only logical and responsible action by the City of Miami.
We know our area and have studied the police reports. The
Northeast area, particularly the streets between 61st. and 64th
between NE 4th avenue and the Boulevard are predominately the
source for much of the serious crimes committed with guns. We have
requested over and over again intense police activity for that
area. Since two elementary schools are just one block from the
fringes of this six block area, we are incredulous that the
requested focus has not occurred.
A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION WORKING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Greater Biscayne Boulevard Chamber of Commerce
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We are aware that lack of funding is a recurrent problem and the
stated reason for the City's failure to address and effect change
in this blatantly dangerous area. However, this problem must be
addressed now, should have been addressed a long time ago and is
costing the City a fortune in taxes and reputation. Police walks
through the area with residents and community leaders are not the
answer though this effort may briefly appear as a good public
relations effort by the Police Department.
One of the most important businesses on the Boulevard will be
moving out because of the serious crime not only she confronts
daily but because of her fear her customers will be the next
victims of the Boulevard. Also enclosed is a letter from a real
estate agent whose contract fell through when his clients were
mugged and robbed in front of the building they were planning to
purchase and renovate.
The commission needs to hear from the community leaders on this
issue. We respectfully request to be placed on the September
agenda to address the City Commission with the facts and figures we
have obtained regarding service to our area and the needs that are
pertinent and must be addressed by the City of Miami.
Sincerely,
Melanie Ink Broeker
Executive Director
cc: Rusty Atlas, President GBBCC
Dr. Joan Lutton, Principal Cushman School
Dr. Evelyn Stevens, Principal Morningside Elementary
School
Don Hinson, Shorecrest Homeowners
Joann Batcheller, Bay Point Property Owners
Mrs. J. Kislak, Palm Bay Condominium Association
Brenda Merrill, Morningside Homeowners Assoc.
Ernestine Stevens, Bayside Residents
Joe Agri, Belle Meade Homeowners
Margaurite Shearin, Belle Meade Island
Liz Kristin, Magnolia Homeowners
Stanley Prevost, Biscayne West Homeowners
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Ms. Melanie Eroeker
Biscayne Boulevard Chamber of Commerce
8101 Biscayne Blvd. #501
Miami, Florida 33138
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Suite 119
Miami, Florida 33126
(305) 590.1100
Fax(305) 590.1510
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Dear Melanie:
Thank you for taking the time to discuss the above property and the different possibilities
avai:able for redevelopment and beatification of the improvements.
We have had :i good activity from prospective purchasers and have had an offer that had
been prepared by an out of state attorney for his oriental clients who planned to revitalize
the property for a compatible use for the area. Unfortunately, while they were inspecting
the property o.1 their own, they were robbed at gun point at 11am one morning. Needless
to say they did not want to pursue the purchase any further.
However, as we are all aware, crime is a problem everywhere. In our opinion, in order for
the area to ke,;p improving, more polio protection is needed.
We look forward to working with you further and hope to continue our efforts to find a
suitable purch;iser for the property.
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Re elHa E. Wardell, ASA
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AGENDA FOR
PERMANENT ADDITIONAL POLICE FOR SECTOR 20
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 '
I. OPENING STATEMENTS -Maureen Joseph, Bay Point
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II. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -Melanie Broeker, Executive Director.
Greater Biscayne Boulevard Chamber of Commerce
III. STRATEGY -STATISTICS -Ernestine ;Stevens, President Baysid
Residents Association, V.President NE Subcouncit for ime
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IV. HAITIAN SUB -COUNCIL FOR CRIME PREVENTION- Fred �mo i
V. SHORECREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION- Don Hinson-Presilderit
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VI. CLOSING REMARKS -Bob Grill- Immediate Past President GBBCC
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