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J-92-161
2/13/92
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING "ESTHER MAE
ARMBRISTER PARK" AS THE NEW OFFICIAL NAME OF
THE CITY -OWNED PARK PROPERTY LOCATED AT 236
GRAND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, HERETOFORE
KNOWN AS "GRAND AVENUE PARK".
WHEREAS, Esther Mae Armbrister has long been active in the
Coconut Grove community in the City of Miami and has been a
strong advocate for the betterment of recreation programs and
activities serving said area; and
WHEREAS, the City recently completed improvements to the
recreation building at Grand Avenue Park, located at 236 Grand
Avenue in Coconut Grove; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Armbrister, as a member of the Parks Advisory
Board, was largely responsible for ensuring that funds were made
available for said park's improvements; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Armbrister continues to lead community efforts
to provide further enhancement of the facilities and programs at
Grand Avenue Park; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of her unwavering support, members
of the Coconut Grove Community Action Agency and of the Community
Development Advisory Board have recommended that Grand Avenue
Park be renamed in honor of Mrs. Armbrister; and
CITY COMMSSION
MEETING OF 1,,.
FEB 13 1992
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WHEREAS, the City Manager and the Director of the Department
of Parks and Recreation are pleased to endorse said
recommendation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. "Esther Mae Armbrister Park is hereby
designated as the new official name of the City -owned park
property located a 236 Grand Avenue, Miami, Florida, heretofore
known as "Grand Avenue Park".
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 th day of ,e_Xebl ru_ary , 1992•
ATTEST;
MATTY HIRAI
CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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IRMA M. ABELLA
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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Mrs..Fredericka Brown, Chairperson
Coconut Grove CAA/CED Advisory Board
3645 Franklin Avenue
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
December 23, 1991
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Mr. Cesar H. Odio, City Manager
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
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f Dear Mr. Odio:
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i At the Coconut Grove Community Development/Community Action Agency
jMeeting of;December 18, 1991, it was voted that action be -initiated to.
request the City of Miami to:
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i 1. Re -name Grand Avenue Park, Ms. Esther Mae Armbrister Park.
i Please schedule this item to appear before the City Commission as
soon as possible. Ms. Armbrister is once again, in the hospital and
-! the community would like to expedite this matter.
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I Should you need to contact the community in reference to this
matter, please call Ms. Barbara Johnson at: (305) 446-3311.
Sincerely,
I Mrs. Fredericka Brown
+' CA /CED Chairperso
rs. Frahkie S. Rolle
CD Chairperson
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cc: Mr. Xavier L. Suarez, Mayor
I Dr. Miriam Alonso, Vice -Mayor
Mr. Miller J. Dawkins, Commissioner
i Mr. Victor DeYureej Commissioner
r Mr. J.L. Plummer, Commissioner
Mr. Aurelio Perei-Lugones, Agenda Officer
Ms. Barbara Johnson, Coconut Grove Representative
i Dade County Community Action Agency
3750 South Dixie I I i ghway
Miami, Florida 33133
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