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Resolution R-23-0251
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Legislation
File Number: 14071
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 5/25/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO IDENTIFY FUNDING SOURCES NECESSARY TO MAKE
CERTAIN DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PORTION OF PAVED TRAIL
LEADING TO THE BASEBALL FIELD IN MORNINGSIDE PARK; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO REPORT HIS FINDINGS TO THE CITY
COMMISSION WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Sabina Covo
WHEREAS, Morningside Park is a beloved public park in the City of Miami, Florida
("City"), frequented by residents and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, the portion of paved trail leading to the baseball field in Morningside Park is
prone to flooding during heavy rainfalls, leading to safety concerns and limited access for park
users; and
WHEREAS, addressing the drainage issues in this area will significantly improve the
park's infrastructure, enhance safety, and ensure continued enjoyment of the park for the
community; and
WHEREAS, City has identified the need for drainage improvements to allow rainwater
runoff to pass underneath the pavement, which will effectively mitigate the flooding issue; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2-33(f) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida,
as amended, the City Commission, by a majority vote, hereby deems this Resolution to be of an
emergency nature;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby directed to identify funding sources necessary to
make certain drainage improvements to the portion of paved trail leading to the baseball field in
Morningside Park.
Section 3. The City Manager shall report to the City Commission within ninety (90) days
of the adoption of this Resolution his findings.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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File ID: 14071
Enactment Number: R-23-0251
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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Vft6ria-Vrdel, City Attor iey 6/15/2023
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