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May 27, 1981
14oriorable Maurice A. Ferre
ftor, City of Miami
3500 Pan American Five
Pdiat,i , I'lorida 33133
Re., Cuban tiuseum, of Arts and Culture
Dear Mr, Ferre:
NON-PPOPIt bRGAN12ATION
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tight years ago the �seo Cubano de Arte y Cultura conimnced its
existence. This nonprofit organization was founded to promote and
preserve the Cuban artistic heritage rich in its blend of hispanic,
Indian and Afro cultures.
Since, it has evolved into a dynamic center for the dissemination
and exposition of works of art and historic treasures of not only Cuban
roots and achievements, but also of other Latin American countries.
To date, obstacles have n,iltiplied due to the lack of a building
wherein to house the presentations and exhibits heretofore organized
by the Museum.
On Thursday, May 28, 1981, we will appear before the City Com-nission,
to request that the building located at Southwest 12th Avenue and 13th
Street, formerly used as a fire station, -be made available to the Museum
as a center wherein the art exhibits, lectures and cultural events, in
general, can be held and a permanent exhibit can be displayed. It is
impossible to enumerate in this brief letter the past activities and
future projections of the Museum. They will be outlined at the
Calrmission meeting.
The community at large and the Cuban community wish to thank you in
advance for your gracious favorable consideration of this request.
Sincerely yours,
IVSEO CUFANO DE ARTS Y CULTURA, INC.
By:
Tlignon Perez de Medrano, President
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Honorable Ntayor and
City Commissioners
of the City of Miami
Dear Sirs:
We have received with pleasure, the news of the request of the
Cuban Museum of Art and Culture to obtain a lease at the former
fire station located on Southwest 12th Avenue and 13 Street.
Such a move is welcome by us, as it will serve to enhance our
neighborhood, and we are sure our school will certainly benefit
from the museum's proximity to it.
In addition, we want to inform you that the parish is makino its
parkin facili able to the special events sponsored by
ne museum.
Respectfully yours,
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Reg. Gi erto ez
Pastor
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27 May 1981
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119 EAST FLAGLER STAEET
SUITE 241
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
(305) 5?9-4634
Honorable Mayor and Commissioners �
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive '
tli ami , Florida 33133
bear Mayor Ferro and Commissioners:
As Chairman of the Dade County Council of Arts and Sciences, I call
to your attention the request of the Cuban Museum of Art and Culture
for the use of the existing facility =_ formerly a City of Miami fire
station located at S.W. 12th Avenue and S.W. 13th Street, to house
the Museum's exhibits and its administrative offices.
I understand that the President and Board of Directors of the Museum
plan to appear before the Commission to propose that the City lease
the above -mentioned facility to -the Museum for three years, at a cost
` of $1 per year, the lease to be renewable at the discretion of the
City Commission at the end of the said three-year period,
As you know, the Cuban Museum of Art and Culture was founded in
January, 1974, and has sponsored and presented activities of an artistic
and educational nature throughout Dade County since 1976. Heretofore,
the Museum has been a "museum without walls." The availability of the
vacant facility presents an excellent opportunity for the City of Miami
to showcase a worthy community cultural resource and to increase public
awareness of the quality and variety of Cuban arts and crafts.
I look forward to your favorable consideration and support of the proposal
of the Cuban Museum of Art and Culture.
Srely,
David A. Wollard
Chairman
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City Manager
Cuban 'Museum of .art and Culture
Agenda/Corrrmission ,Meeting 9428-81
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Please place on the agenda for the \fay 28 Coimtission meeting the request by the
Cuban Museum of Art and Culture for the use of the vacant Fire Station located at
the corner of S.W. 12 Avenue and 13 Street.
The Cuban ,lhlseum is a Federal and State tax exempt organiz*ation, founded in 1973.
Ever since, the City of Miami has been trying to find a place to house the 1\1uSeUm
but a suitable location has not been found (their exhibits and related activities
have always been held in private and/or public institutions who have lent their
facilities). At the present time, they only have a small storage space at the
Little Havana Community Center.
The vacant Fire Station building on S.W. 14" Avenue, because of its sire and location,
seems to be the ideal locale for the Museum: It is a pedestrian -traffic area, several
bus routes pass right in front of it, it is easily accessible from I-95, is in a.
residential area and yet very close to S.ti. S Strcct and Coral Way, and for special
occasions could count on the use of the parking facilities and auditorium space of
Sts. Peter and Paul Church and school.
The Museum would, of course, cover their own utilities and other expenscs. T11e City
would rent the building to them for a nominal annual fee for three Fears and if at
the end of that period t11ey can prove they have been --as a non-profit organiration-
sel f supporting, then the City trould turn the building over to the \iusciu:i with t11e
proviso that if at any given time the Muscuun is wlcuble to fulfill t11e agreement, t11e
building will be turned over to the City.
Needless to say, the 1*h1sc1u:l (could he an asset to
munity at larg; and to tourists as 1ce11 but, most
wide rstandin, for stronger community tics.
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May 27, 1951
honorable Maurice A. perre
Mayor, City of Mutt
3500 pan American brive-
Miami, Florida 53133
Pe. Cuban museum of Arts and Culture
Dear th:. Terre:
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Eight years ago the Leo Cubano de Arte y Cultura cammnced its
existence. This non-profit organization was founded to promote and
preserve the Cuban artistic heritage rich in its blend of hispanic,
Indian and Afro cultures,
Since, it has evolved into a dynamic center for the dissemination
and exposition of corks of art and historic treasures of not only Cuban
roots and achievements, but -also of other Latin American countries.
To date, obstacles have multiplied due to the lack of a building
wherein to house the presentations and exhibits heretofore organized
by the Museum.
On Thursday, May 28, 1981, we will appear before the City Conmission
to request that the building located at Southwest 12th Avenue and 13th
Street, formerly used as a fire station,_be made available to the Museum
as a center wherein the art exhibits, lectures and cultural events, in
general, can be held and a permanent exhibit can be displayed. It is
impossible to enumerate in this brief letter the past activities and
future projections of the Museum. They will be outlined at the
Commission meeting.
The com unity at large and the Cuban community wish to thank you in
advance for your gracious favorable consideration of this request.
Sincerely yours,
MSE0 CLTIANO DE AM Y CULTURA, INC.
By:
Mignon Perez de Medrano, President
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Honorable Mayor and
City Commissioners
of the City of Miami
bear Sirs t
We have received with pleasure, the news of the request of the
Cuban Museum of Art and culture to obtain a lease at the former
fire station located on Southwest 12th Avenue and 13 Street.
Such a move is welcome by us, as it will serve to enhance our
neighborhood, and we are sure our school will certainly benefit
from the museum's proximity to it.
In addition, we want to inform you that the parish ismakin� its
parkin facili able to the special events sponsored y
tie museum.
Respectfully yours,
Re�e-. Gi erto ea
Pastor
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27 May 1981
Honorable Mayor and Commissioners
City of Miami
8500 pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
bear Mayor Ferre and Commistionerst
COUNt-IL OF ANTS ANO t=NCES
119 EAST FLAGLEfl STREET
SUITE 241
MIAMI, FLOPIDA 33131
(305) 5 i 9•4634
As Chairman of the Dade County Council of Arts and Sciences, I call
to your attention the request of the Cuban Museum of Art and Culture
for the use of the existing facility =- formerly a City of Miami fire
station -- located at S.W. 12th Avenue and S,W. 13th Street, to house
the Museum's exhibits and its administrative offices,
I understand that the president and Board of Directors of the Museum
plan to appear before the Commission to propose that the City lease
the above -mentioned facility to the Museum for three years, at a cost
of $1 per year, the lease to be renewable at the discretion of the
City Commission at the end of the said three-year period,
As you know, the Cuban Museum of Art and Culture was founded in
January, 1974, and has sponsored and presented activities of an artistic
and educational nature throughout Dade County since 1976, Heretofore,
the Museum has been a "museum without walls." The availability of the
vacant facility presents an excellent opportunity for the City of Miami
to showcase a worthy community cultural resource and to increase public
awareness of the quality and variety of Cuban arts and crafts.
I look forward to your favorable consideration and support of the proposal
of the Cuban Museum of Art and Culture.
Srely,
David A. Wollard
Chairman
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Mayor
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A; Cuban Museum of Art and Culture
Agenda/Coimission Meeting 5-28-81
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Please place on the agenda for the Nhy 28 Cotmftission meeting the request by the
Cuban Miseum of Art and Culture rot the use of the vacant Fire Station located at
the corner of S.W, 12 Avenue and 13-Streot.
Tlic Cuban Niusetm is a Federal and State tax exempt organization, founded in 1973,
Ever since, the City of Miami has been trying to find a place to house the MUSeUM
but a suitable location has not been found (their e�iibits and related activities
have aNays been held in private and/or public institutions ►+ho have lent their
facilities). At the present time, they only have a small storage space at the
Little Havana Community Center.
The vacant Fire Station building on S.W. 12 Avenue, because of its size and location,
seems to be the ideal locale for the MuseLM: It is a pedestrian -traffic area, several
bus routes pass right in front of it, it is easily accessible rrom I-95, is in a
residential area and N`et very close to S.W. 8 Street and Coral Way, and for special
occasions could count on the use of the parking Cacilities and auditoriLun space of
Sts. Peter and Paul Church and school. 1-7
The MUSS un Would, of course, cover their oval. utilities and other exI)enses. The City
%gould rent the building to them for a nominal annual fee for three years and if at
the end of that period they call prove they have been --as a non-profit organization,,
self supporting, then tale City % oul.d turn the building over to the niscurn 1eith the
proviso that if at any given time tlic MISCU11 is Lnic2l)lc to ftrl!'i11 the agreement, the
building ivill be turned over to the City.
NeedleSs to sa}•, the `•tLrseUM Mould be an asset to
munity at large and to tourists as ixll but, mo`t
wide rstandin,, for stronger connunity ties.
NRF. amn
cc: Mon. Cormnissioners
the cultural enriclunont of the cont-
of all, it mould be a bridge -of
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City Manager
Cuban i•[itscuni of Art and Culture,
/ Agenda/Commission Meeting
a�o•�: Maurice A, Petro
Mayor
Please place on the agenda For the t1iy lS Conu:iission meeting the request by the
Cuban ii\htseum of Art and Culture Cor the use of the Vacant Fire Station located at
the coiner of S.W. 12 Avenue and 13) Street.
The Cubali \htSeuun is a Federal. and State tax exempt organization, founded in 1.973.
Ever since, the City of Miami has been trying to find a place to house the Musetun
but a suitable location has not been round (their exhibits and related activities
have always been held in private and/or public institutions who have lent their
facilities). At the present time, they only have a small storage space at the
Little Havana Community Center,
The vacant Fire Station building on S.W. 12 Avenuie, because of its size and location,
seems to be the ideal locale for the Muscuun: It is a pedestrian -traffic area, several
bus routes pass right in front of it, it is easily accessible from 1-95, is in a
residential area and yet very close to S.W. S Street turd Coral Way, and for special
occasions could count on the use of the parking facilities and auditorium space of
Sts. peter and Paul Church and school.
The Museum Mould, of course, cover their Oren utilities and other expenses. The City
would rent the building to them for a nominal annual fee for three years and if at
the end of that period they can prove they have been --as a non-profit organization-=
self supporting, then the City would turn the building over to the Museu ni with the
proviso that if at any given tiric the Musetun i.s iutahlc to fulfill the agreement, the
building will be turned over to the City.
Needless to say, the "lllselUm would be an asset
munity at larg; and to tourists as well but,
understanding for stronger community ties.
l`11F. anal
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most of all, it Would be a bridge=of*
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Mrs; Humberto riedrano, President
Cuban Museum of Arts and Culture,. Inc.
p.0, Box 340787
Coral Cables, Florida 33134
Dear Mrs. Medrano:
s My apologies for the delay in answering your letter of April 1$th,.-
However, I was out of the country most of the month of April, and
it is taking a little time to catch up on my correspondence.
As you know, the Bayfront Park Library Building will not be availa=
ble to the City, until the new Metro Library is inaugurated. Before
that time, I'm sure the use of the library building will be tho-
roughly discussed before the City of Miami Commission. At the mo-
ment, I personally cannot think of a better use for the library
building than to make it available to the Cuban Museum of Arts and
Culture.
Mowever, prior to putting this on the Commission agenda for discus-
sion, we need answers from your organization as to the following:
A) Would your organization utilize the entire building or a portion
thereof; and, if so, which portion. B) We need your organization's
estimate for the operation and maintenance of the building or that
portion to be utilized by the Museum. Once I have this information,
I will request the City Manager to study your proposal and come up
with specific recommendations. At that time, we will schedule it
for a public hearing and Commission action.
I,.of course, would be happy to see you and your associates at a
mutually -convenient time. However; I'm afraid May is another travel
month for me and I will be in Miami for a few days only during this
month. When it is convenient to you, please contact my Assistant,
Airs. Petit, at 579-6010. I know she will be happy to arrange'an
appropriate time for both of us which I hope will be in the very
early part of June, based on my present schedule.
With warm personal regards to you and your associates,
n eaely, ,
M.AF:pas
Maurice A. Ferre
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