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Home My WebLink AboutR-88-0641,,M*N 11 \ At,- w. J-88-728 7/13/88 RESOLUTION NO. 11 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN HERITAGE TRUST ACT AND STRONGLY URGING PASSAGE OF S.B. 2199 AND H.R. 4127 BY THE U.S. SENATE AND THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE WITHIN NAMED OFFICIALS. WHEREAS, the City of Miami recognizes the need to rehabilitate its inner City parks; and WHEREAS, there currently is no funding source for grants for such badly needed rehabilitations; and WHEREAS, the President's Commission on Americans Outdoors (PCAO) recognized the need to provide funding for inner City park rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, the PCAO recommended that a self-sustaining, dedicated trust be established, providing $1 billion a year to help pay for federal, state and local park land acquisition, and state and local park facility development and rehabilitation; and WHEREAS, Representative Morris Udall (D-Arizona) has introduced H.R. 4127, the American Heritage Trust Act; and WHEREAS, Senator John Chafee (R-Rhode Island) has introduced the companion bill, S.B. 2199; and WHEREAS, said bills propose to implement the herein stated recommendation of the President's Commission on Americans Outdoors; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The Miami City Commission hereby expresses its support of the American Heritage Trust Act and strongly urges passage of S.B. 2199 and H.R. 4127 by the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to President Ronald Reagan; Vice - CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JUL 14 1988 IUW.UTION No. A8-64 1 � President George Bush; U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Senator Robert Byrd; Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Representative James Wright; Senator Lawton Chiles, Senator Bob Graham, Representative Dante Fascell, Representative William Lehman, Representative Claude Pepper and City of Miami Lobbyists Mark Israel and Sylvester Lukis. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of —.TulY ATT MATTY HIRAI CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: /1?ywa� z2r-. &A&e= ROBERT F. CLARK CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: r /)/'v JORGIE L.2 FER ANDEZ CITY ATTORN RFC:SM:BSS:M756 -2- VIER L. SUARF A, MA SS-641. A*b- AW OILY OF' MIAMI. IrLOkIbA INTEF1,0PPICE MEM01VAN6WM tc HONORABLE MEMBERS bAtt October 3, 1988 I•lLE Ofi. HE CITY COMMISSION s URA �T Response to City of Miami • Resolution 88-641 TTY HIRAI `Ra N. City Clerk REFERENCES ENCLOSURES Attached hereto please find a copy of a letter from William Penn Mott, Jr., Director of the National Park Service, in answer to the City Commission Resolution 88-641, passed and adopted on July 14, 1988, which the City Clerk was instructed to forward. This information is being forwarded to you merely for informational purposes. MH:vg Enc. a/s (�<g - 64 1 ■ WNW, United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK SLRWL: P.O. BOX 37127 r WASHINGTON, D.C. 20013.7127 IN RFPI Y IWI R 70 L34(775) JtF I 1y88 Ms, Matty Hirai City Clerk City of Miami Post Office Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33233-0708 Dear Ms. Hirai: The Office of the President has asked that we provide a further response to your letter of August 26, transmitting to the White House a resolution of the Miami City Commission urging passage of the American Heritage Trust Oct. The National Park Service administers Land and Water Conservation Fund and Urban Park grants to States and localities. Therefore, we are well aware of the many benefits which these assistance programs have brought to city residents over the last two decades. However, with the current Federal budget, the additional spending called for by the American Heritage Trust proposal would either add to the Federal deficit or require tax increases which are opposed by the Administration. For this reason, the Department of the Interior has expressed its opposition to enactment of H.R. 4127 or S. 2199. We appreciate the city of Miami's continuing interest in National Park Service programs. Sincerely, William Director t, Jr. "IN Wnifea z6fes Zenafe WASHINGTON. D C .^OS10 September 15, 1988 Matty Hirai City Clerk Post Office Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33233-0708 Dear Matty: Thank you for contacting me to share your thoughts. I appreciate hearing from you and having the benefit of your views. The United States has built a federal land conservation system that is the envy of the world. We were first in the world to create a nation- al park system, first to establish a wildlife refuge system, and first to set aside pristine wilderness areas for permanent protection and preservation in their natural state. Now, if we aren't careful, the demands of our increasing population could jeopardize even those valuable resources we have taken measures to protect. This is especially a problem in South Florida where the growing population is putting the sensitive environment at risk. Un- fortunately, the current Administration has continually delayed Con- gressional efforts to use funds appropriated to the Land and Water Con- servation fund for land acquisition. I am very interested in Senator Chafee's legislation which would take the current unappropriated balance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, estimated to be $6 billion, and invest this money in Government securities that generate interest. This bill would then allow for in- terest from the fund to be automatically appropriated for land acquisi- tion projects. However, this sort of automatic appropriation may be in conflict with the Budget Act, so I need to take a closer look at the proposed financing mechanism. I appreciate knowing of your sup- port and will work with Senator Chafee on this issue. With kind regards, I am Most sincerely, "I " 0- - - "61 e�, &0" bow0owlp— &44/04`1 LAWTON CHILES LC/ahb 6 Y/ DANTE B. FASCELL 19TN DISTRICT FLOPIDA FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN ARMS CONTROL INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND SCIENCE SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN SELECT COMMITTEE ON NARCOTICS ABUSE AND CONTROL MEMBER OON Congrea,s of the united Mates roust of Zitpustntatiuts Washington, Be Nm September 2, 1988 Ms. Matty Hirai City Clerk City of Miami P.O. Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33233-0708 Dear Ms. Hirai: CHARLES R OVGAN ADMINiSTAATwE ASS,STANT COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE MEMBER NORTH ATLANTIC ASSEMBLY CHAIRMAN HOUSE DELEGATION CANADA-UNITED STATES INTEAPAALIAMENTARY GROUP MEMBER U S DELEGATION Many thanks for your letter and for sending me a copy of the reso- lution recently adopted by the Miami City Commission. I appreciate knowing of the City's support for H.R. 4127, the American Heritage Trust Act. As one who has joined in sponsoring this mea- sure in the House of Representatives, I am pleased to know of your position. Please be assured that H.R. 4127 will continue to have my attention and support. Again, many thanks for keeping me advised. Sincerely, lk- alde DANTE B. FASCELL Member of Congress DBF/MS TMr. WMITC house WASH INGTON September 6, 1988 Dear Miss Hirai: On behalf of the President, I would like to thank you for your recent correspondence regarding the American Heritage Trust Act and the President's Commission on Americans Outdoors. A copy of your letter has been forwarded to the appropriate officials at the Department of the Interior for their benefit and consideration. I sincerely appreciate your sharing your views with the Administration. Sincerely, Cristena L. Bach Special Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs Miss Matty Hirai City Clerk 3500 Pan American Drive P.O. Box 330708 Miami, FL 33233-0708 0 t orf "(11taint ; MA"V HIRAI '�, h�T.r tBAR H. ONO City Ciptk I~ " i t ,� Pity 1Vltifidgpt n �04Of`U F�Oa�. August 28► 1988 President Ronald Reagan The White House Office 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington D.C. 20500 RE: AMERICAN HERITAGE TRUST ACT Dear President Reagan: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 88-641, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 14, 1988, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. Viftry truly yours, f& do-& � Matty Hirai City Clerk MH:vg Enc: a/s 99 - �4 1 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Box 330708.'Miami, Florida 33233-0708i(305) 579.6065 `1. /1,,- C►�it� of C4Ttiaitti tr of , MA"Y MIRAI /�`•"1'.l��4 City Clerk August 26t 1986 The Honorable George Bush Vice President of the United States 202 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 CESAR H. ODIC) City Manilger RE: AMERICAN HERITAGE TRUST ACT Dear Vice President Bush: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 88-641, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 14, 1988, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. ?-.0i= S, Matty Hirai City Clerk MH:vg Enc: a/s q5�--G OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Box 330'08'Miami, Florida 33233-0708/(305) 579-6065 (4tttj ttf r411talttt t of . MA"V MIRA1 City Clerk �►� August 26► 1988 The Honorable Jim Wright Speaker of the House of Representatives 1236 Longworth House Office Building Washington D.C. 20515 CE5AR N. 0010 City Manager RE: AMERICAN HERITAGE TRUST ACT Dear Congressman Wright: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 88-641, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 14, 1988, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. y truly yours, Matty Hirai City Clerk MH:vg Enc: a/s �9-(�4-I OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Box 330708/Miami, Florida 33233.070B!(3051 579.6065 (4i#u of Attaint v�Apt 0o MAt". NIRAI /�W •1 �►'r*' City Cletk { 4dl'co F`o�'. August 26, 1988 The Honorable Robert Byrd U.S. Senate Majority Leader SH-311 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 RE: AMERICAN HERITAGE TRUST ACT Dear Senator Byrd: tWk H. ODIO City Mahaget Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 88-641, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 14, 1988, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. V y truly yours, Matty Hirai City Clerk MH:vg Enc: a/s cis' S - C It I OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Halll3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Box 330708/Miami, Florida 33233-0708/i305) 579-6065 (7LtU of M tain i City August 26i 1988 The Honorable Bob Graham Room 313 Hart Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 RE: AMERICAN HERITAGE TRUST ACT tltSAR H. ONO City mahAger Dear Senator Graham: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 88-641, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 14, 1988, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. v y truly yours, 46- City Clerk MH:vg Enc: a/s � 4 1 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Box 330708.'Miami, Florida 33233-0708i(305) 579-6065 .- �ttu of Aimni MA"V MIRA1 City tiptk August 26, 1988 The Honorable Lawton Chiles Federal Bldg., Room 931 51 S.W. 1 Avenue Miami, Florida 33130 RE: AMERICAN HERITAGE TRUST ACT Dear Senator Chiles: ttsAlt H. ODIO tity Mahiget Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 88-641, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 14, 1988, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. Vor2 truly yours, &4, Matty Hirai City Clerk MH:vg Enc: a/s FR,- L4I OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Box 330708'Miami. Florida 33233-0708/(305) 579-6065 MA1"V HIRAI City tie -tit � ja vrf �' ialut 4�E�J FtOP�: August 26 f 1988 The Honorable Dante B. Fascell District 19 7855 S.W. 104 Street Suite 220 Miami, Florida 33156 City MahBgt-t RE: AMERICAN HERITAGE TRUST ACT Dear Congressman Fascell: Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 88-641, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 14, 1968, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. V truly yours, atty Hirai City Clerk MH:vg Enc: a/s OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Boa 330708!Miami. Florida 33233-0708/(3051579-6065 1 Lr,,t.te i'rf C4T-jtalttt MAt1Y HIRAI tits tlerk August 26 # 1988 The Honorable William Lehman 2020 N.E. 163rd Street, Ste. 107 North Miami Beach, Florida 33162 RE: AMERICAN HERITAGE TRUST ACT Dear Congressman Lehman: tESAR H. 001 City M8rt8get Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 88-641, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 14, 1988, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. truly yours, i Matty Hirai City Clerk MH:vg Enc: a/s Im OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Sox 330708/Miami, Florida 33233.0708/(305) 579-6065 MALTTY Ctty Clerk �►; s August 26, 1988 The Honorable Claude D. pepper District 18 904 Federal Building 51 S.W. 1st Avenue Miami, Florida 33130 RE: AMERICAN HERITAGE TRUST ACT Dear Congressman pepper: CESAR H. ODIO City MahSget Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 68-641, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 14, 1988, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. ,Yqy truly yours, ea4tty Hirai City Clerk MH:vg Enc: a/s �9-C.L4-� OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Sox 330708'Miami, Florida 33233-0708i(305) 579-6065 CRitLt jorf C+TItaini MATtV HIRAI City clerk August 26, 1988 Mr. Sylvester A. Lukis 510 Madison Office Building 1155 15th Street, N.W. Washington D.C. 20005 RE: AMERICAN HERITAGE TRUST ACT Dear Mr. Lukis: CESAR H. 00io City Mah6get Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 88-641, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 14, 1988, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. V truly yours, Matty Hirai City Clerk MH:vg Enc: a/s 1�t--(1./ OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Box 330708/Miami, Florida 33:33-0708/(305) 579.6065 of 4Rtnjn1 M.r1fifiY MIRi1I �.%r� l►�'� `, CNv Clerk \d .1 Sr 4af�- paa,.• August 26, 1988 Mr. Mark Israel National Center for Municipal Development 1620 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 300 Washington U.C. 20006 RE: AMERICAN HERITAGE TRUST ACT Dear Mr. Israel: CESAR H. 0010 City mah8get Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 88-641, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 14, 1988, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. ry truly yours, Matty Hirai City Clerk MH:vg Enc: a/s ?� - �L4-1 I OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Box 330708/Miami, Florida 33233.0708/(305) 579-6065