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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
BOARD, RESOLUTION NO. 92--11, ADOPTED
APRIL 21, 1992, FAVORING RESTORATION OF THE _
VENETIAN CAUSEWAY; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF MIAMI'S
HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD
IN ITS EFFORTS RELATED TO ENSURING THE
REHABILITATION AND RESTORATION OF THE -
VENETIAN CAUSEWAY AND TO COORDINATE EFFORTS —
WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW RESTORATION
PLANS; AND FURTHER REQUESTING THE ASSISTANCE
OF THE DADE COUNTY DELEGATION TO ENSURE THAT
THE COMMITMENT OF BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL
FUNDS FOR THE REHABILITATION AND RESTORATION
OF SAID CAUSEWAY IS SECURED. —
WHEREAS, the Venetian Causeway is an important and historic
link between the City of Miami and the City of Miami Beach; and
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WHEREAS, the historic and arohiteotural importance of this
Causeway has been recognized by the inclusion of the Venetian
Causeway in the National Register of Historia Landmarks; and =
WHEREAS, the character of the venetian Islands with their
narrow and low bridges are aesthetically charming and desirable
and enhance the quality of residential life; and
WHEREAS, the aesthetics and aquatic environment of the
Venetian Islands are an asset to the City of Miami and all of
Dade County; and
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WHEREAS, the preservation of the Venetian Causeway as an
historic site will be highly beneficial to the residents of the
Venetian Islands, the citizens of the City of Miami, Dade County,
and the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the residents of the Venetian Islands have obtained
a commitment from the State Department of Transportation to fund
a study of the possible rehabilitation of the Causeway; and
WHEREAS, the age and deteriorating conditions of Venetian
Causeway bridges necessitates repair and/or restoration work; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Authority and the State
Department of Transportation have committed funding for the
repair, restoration and/or replacement of the bridges and
repaving of the roads of the Venetian Causeway;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference
thereto and incorporation herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The recommendations of the Historic and
Environmental Preservation Board, as set forth in Resolution No.
92-11 adopted April 21, 1992 are hereby adopted.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby directed to
support the City of Miami's Historic and Environmental
Preservation Board in its efforts relating to ensuring the
rehabilitation and restoration of the Venetian Causeway and to
coordinate efforts with the State Department of Transportation
towards the development of new restoration plans.
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Seotion 4. The City Manager is hereby directed to
request the assistance of the Dade County Delegation to ensure
that the commitment of both state and federal funds, for the
rehabilitation and restoration of said causeway is seoured.
Seotion 8. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of
XAVIER
MATTY HIRAI, CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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