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Resolution: R-10-0033
File Number: 10-00066
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 1/28/2010
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $327,775, FROM THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS BOND PROGRAM FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF LAND LOCATED AT 1814 BRICKELL AVENUE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS
FROM NON -GENERAL FUND MONIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$2,260,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF 1814 BRICKELL AVENUE; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE ACCEPTANCE OF SAID GRANT AWARD, IN A
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to improve the quality of life, to benefit property values, to promote
prevention of juvenile crime by providing positive recreation opportunities, and to improve the
recreation facilities for youth, adults, and senior citizens in this community through the improvement
of our parks and natural areas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") has been awarded a grant, in the amount of $327,775
("Grant"), from the Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Program, for the funding of the acquisition of
needed park space at 1814 Brickell Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the lack of green space in a high-density residential area and
desires to better provide residents access to open space; and
WHEREAS, this project is congruent with the Miami 21 Parks and Public Space Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, match funding will be provided through non -general fund monies; and
WHEREAS, the City must execute a contract with Miami -Dade County to accept the Grant;
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 if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized{1} to accept a Grant, in the amount of $327,775, from
the Miami -Dade County Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Program, to purchase the land located at
1814 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida for our residents.
Section 3. The allocation of required matching funds non -general fund monies in an amount not to
exceed $2,260,000 for the park land purchase at 1814 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida, is authorized.
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File Number: 10-00066
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Section 4. The City Manager is further authorized{1} to execute all necessary documents to
implement the acceptance of the Grant, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{2}
Footnotes:
{1} The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be
imposed by the City Attorney, including, but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter
and Code provisions.
{2} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City.
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