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MIAMI FASHION DIsTIIICT ASSOCIATION
July 10, 1980
REQUEST BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION
The Fashion Industry is one of the most important economic forces
in this country. It is the largest industrial employer in both
the City and the County, providing over 2500 jobs and generating
over $160 million in revenues. The largest concentration of manufac-
turing plants and wholesale/retail establishments are located in
the Fashion District in the City of Miami, specifically 175 businesses
of which 30 new businesses opened in the last year alone.
The Fashion District Redevelopment Plan is the first redevelopment
plan the City of Miami has adopted. It was approved by the City
Planning Advisory Board, HUD Advisory Board, the Dade ,County Commission,
and the Miami City Commission. $1.8 million has already been allocated
for the implementation of this project as well as $400,000 in federal
funds for the training of minority workers for jobs in the industry.
The Redevelopment Plan specifies the acquisition of land' -for public
parking, beautification of the District, and vocational training for
minority jobs. We request the City Commission expedite the.-
implementa-tion of these plans.
Since the area lies at the fringe of a low-income neighborhood and
since the May riots did significant damage to the'area's economy, we
emphasize a need for greater visible police protection to secure the
safety of the District and to reassure the visitors and residents who
patronize the area. We further recommend the initiation of a special
tax district through which property owners will be assessed to pfovide
extra security details and other public improvements in the Fashion
District.
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2601 N.W. 5th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127 / 305/ 573-4440
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REQUEST BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION PAGE 2
The Fashion District Association has undertaken several steps to
stimulate its growth. We are currently putting together a cooperative
advertising campaign, planning a Fashion Festival kick-off for the
winter season, and bringing in a tram for the convenience of shoppers
and to alleviate our troublesome parking situation. We have committed
$50,000 in Association dues and projected tram revenues for promotional
purposes, but we need from the City matching funds in order to carry
out the kind of promotion necessary. Specifically this means
advertising targeted toward the tourists, resident population and
South Americans (who comprise 50% of our market), and production of
a brochure which will include a District map and Directory.
The Miami Fashion Industry is one of the most important economic
forces in Miami's economic stability, and the City has made a commitment
to help protect and expand its viability. We need a specific date upon
which we can expect the provisions of the Redevelopment Plan to be
implemented as well as an answer to our requests for additional police'
protection and matching funds of $50,000 for promotion of the area. j
Though we are the largest industrial employer in the City, with the
kind of development and promotion both the Planning Department and
our Association have described, we feel we can become a major South
Florida attraction. i
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June 13, 1980
Members of the City Commission
City of Miami
City Hail
Miami, Florida
Dear Commissioners,
As the Merchants' Association for the Miami Design District, we represent the third
largest design center in the Nation. The City of Miami has been most supportive of
this area's development and we wish to request a hearing on June 26th to discuss the
following problems in capital District.
1. Additional police protection.
2. Business development assistance.
3. Expediting development of additional parking areas.
4. Expediting street improvements and beautification.
We would greatly appreciate being able to appeur before the City Commission a,t
June 26th after business hours.
Sincerely,
Shirley Goff, PFesident"
MIAMI DESIGIs4 PLAZA ERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION
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Shirley Guff
President
Murray Schwaru r
Vice Pre.ntrw
Uoyd Smith
Treasurer
Jerry Cody
Secretary
MIAMI FASHION DISTRICT ASSOCIATION
/ERNARD REIN
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PHIL GOODMAN t •,
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RICHARD KEATS
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MIKE OREENDERO
MARK KLINGER
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•ARRV RICHMAN
MORIs TALK
Members of the City Commission
City of Miami
Office of the City Manager
Miami, Florida
Dear Commissioners,
As the Merchants Association of the Miami Fashion District,
we represent the major employment center in the City and
are the largest industrial employer in Dade County (over
28,000 people). Our businesses generate over $700 million
in revenue and over $100 million in local salaries. The
Fashion District is one of the most important retail areas
in South Florida and 500 of our trade is Latin American.
Since the riots in Miami last month, there has been a major
reduction in business, both local and international. We wo;-Ld
like to request a hearing on June 26th to discuss the follcv icj
problems in the Miami Fashion District.
-- Additional police protection
-- Help in promoting the area as a major attraction in Miami
-- Expediting development of additional parxinm areas
-- Expediting street improvements and beautification
We would greatly appreciate being able to appear before the
City Commission on June 26th between the hours of 5:30 and 6PM.
Sii�cerely,
/ J
'Bruce ipontner
Current President
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