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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT EXPRESSING APPROVAL
OF THE SCHEMATIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR VIRGINIA
KEY PARK AS PRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
E PARKS.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended that the sum
of $250,000 be allocated through the City of Miami's Capital
Improvement Program for the development of Virginia Key Park;
and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks has prepared a Schematic
Development Plan for said Park which includes an Environmental
Preservation Area, Nature Study Center, Campgrounds and Beach
Redevelopment Project with enhancement of the shoreline, pedes-
trian access via boardwalks, site amenities, and parking
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the planned development of Virignia Key Park
will serve to protect the ecology of valuable and endangered
flora and fauna, tidal flats, mangrove forests and breeding
and feeding grounds for local and migratory birds; and
WHEREAS, said development of Virignia Key Park will also
provide the citizens of Miami with significant recreational
opportunities and benefits; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 81-865 passed on October 7, 1981,
authorized and directed the City Manager to submit a grant
application to the State of Florida, Department of Natural
Resources, requesting financial assistance for the herein
program from the Florida Recreation Development Assistance
Program in an amount of $250,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. It is the intent of the City Commission to
hereby express its approval of the Schematic Development Plan
for the City of Miami's Virginia Key Park as presented by the
Department of Parks.
CITY COMMISSION
MEETING OF
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N�1OV 1 2 1981
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12 day of November
MAURICE A. FERRE
M A Y 0 R
ATTEST:
ALP . ONGIE
TY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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ROBERT F. CLARK
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
APPR D AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
GEORG F. KNOX, JR.
CITY TORNEY
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1981.
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° Howard V. Gary November 5, 1981 F"``
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City Manager
Resolution approving Schematic
Development Plan for Virginia Key Park.
6ar1 Kern Director For November 12, 1981 City
De t nt of Parks Commission Meeting
"It is recommended that the Schematic
o Development Plan for Virginia Key
Park be approved as presented by
ao the Department of Parks. "
One of the major goals of the Department of Parks during the upcoming
fiscal year is to commence development of Virginia Key as an environ-
mental preserve and recreational resource facility. Pursuant to this
goal, the Parks Department has prepared a Schematic Development
Plan which includes an Environmental Preservation Area; Nature
Study Center; Campground; Beach; shoreline restoration and enhance-
ment; a pedestrian access via boardwalks; site amenities, and parking
facilities.
Upon receipt of approval it is our intention to proceed with further
development and implementation of appropriate portions as funding
becomes available.
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