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RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION AND
PLACEMENT OF A MARKER AT NORTHWEST 1ST AVENUE
SOUTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH NORTHWEST LOTH
STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN MEMORY OF
"EUGENE D. MARKS"; WAIVING ALL FEES IN
CONNECTION WITH SAID MARKER DESIGNATION AND
ALLOCATING THE AMOUNT OF $800.00 FROM
"SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS CONTINGENT
FUND, FY' 1990-91" TO PAY FOR THE PURCHASE
AND INSTALLATION OF SAID MARKER; FURTHER,
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO TRANSMIT A COPY
OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED
OFFICES AND AGENCIES.
WHEREAS, Eugene D. Marks was a man who served in many
capacities as a community leader and was a prominent builder in
this City for many years before his recent untimely death; and
WHEREAS, as past Chairperson of the Miami Sports and
Exhibition Authority, he is recognized as being the driving force
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behind the construction of the Miami Arena; and
WHEREAS, Eugene D. Marks dedicated much of his life to the
enhancement of this community and was genuinely concerned about
the quality of life for all its citizens; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Motion No. 91-384, adopted May 23,
1991, the City Commission requested the City Administration to
schedule a hearing in connection with the erection of a proposed
marker bearing the designation in honor of the late Eugene D.
Marks; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 10761, adopted July 12, 1990, created
the Miami Street Codesignation Review Committee and entrusted
said Committee with the responsibility of reviewing street
codesignation and marker and plaza designation requests and
making recommendations to the City Commission in its
determination as to whether or not a street should be
codesignated or a marker or plaza should be designated; and
ClTY COMI-11USSION
.. MUTING OF
SEP 11 1991
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Commission's directive, the
Miami Street Codesignation Review Committee, at its meeting of
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June 11, 1991, reviewed the Administration's proposal for a
marker designation in the right-of-way of Northwest 1st Avenue
south of its intersection with Northwest loth Street, Miami,
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Florida, to honor Eugene D. Marks and has recommended
implementation of said proposal subject to the conditions set
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forth by the Committee at that meeting; and
WHEREAS, the public right-of-way area requested to be
codesignated is located in the vicinity of the Miami Arena and
said codesignation is intended to memorialize Eugene D. Marks in
our community; and
WHEREAS, due to Eugene D. Marks' outstanding community
service record, it is only fitting that all fees and expenses for
the manufacture and installation of said marker be borne by the
City he cherished the most; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the "Special Programs
and Accounts Contingent Fund, FYI 1990-91" to cover the costs of
said fees and expenses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings set forth in the
Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission hereby accepts the
Miami Street Codesignation Committee's recommendation for a
marker designation in the right-of-way of Northwest 1st Avenue
south of its intersection with Northwest 10th Street, Miami,
Florida, in memory of "EUGENE D. MARKS".
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby directed to
instruct the Director of Public Works to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to the Police Department, Fire, Rescue and Inspection
Services Department, Department of General Services
Administration/Solid Waste, Dade County Public Works Department,
and the United States Postal Service.
Section 4. The amount of $800.00 is hereby allocated
from "Special Programs and Accounts Contingent Fund, 1990-91" for
expenditure in the purchase and installation of said marker
designation.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of September 4=,, 1991.
MATTY 14IRAI
CITY CLERK
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SUBMITTED
L A RIE 0-PORTAR, Ph.D., P.E.
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
IRMA M. ABELLA
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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ACTI G CI Y ATTORNEY
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XAVIER L. SPAREZ, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FUNDING:
MANOHAR SU A
DIRECTOR BUDGET
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA CAm23
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of
the City Commission
FROM
Cesar H. Odio
City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
DATE AUG 2 3 1991 FILE
sUBJECTWaiver of fees and
Marker Placement
"Eugene David Marks"
REFERENCES.
ENCLOSURES :R e s o lu t i on
The City of Miami Street Codesignation Committee recommends that
the Miami City Commission adopt the attached Resolution
authorizing the placement of a marker at the intersection of
Northwest 1st Avenue and Northwest loth Street in memory of
"Eugene David Marks". In addition, it is recommended that the
City Commission waive all .fees and expenses for this marker
designation.
BACKGROUND
In compliance with the Motion No. 91-384 made on May: 23, 1991,
the Miami City Commission requested that a marker be placed in
memory of Eugene D. Marks.
Eugene D. Marks was a man who served in many capacities as a
community leader and was a prominent builder in our City for many
years. He was past Chairman of the Miami Sports Authority and
is credited with being the driving force behind the construction
of the Miami Arena. He also dedicated much of his life to the
enhancement of our community and was genuinely concerned about
the quality of life for all citizens.
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