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Resolution
File Number: 09-00579
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
APPROVING IN PRINCIPLE, THE VIRGINIA KEY MASTER PLAN, HEREIN
REFERRED TO AS THE "VIRGINIA KEY MASTER PLAN", AS THE GUIDING
TOOL, FOR THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF VIRGINIA KEY; CREATING A
VIABLE WATERFRONT WITH RECREATIONAL AND PUBLIC SPACES; AND
PROTECTING AND ENHANCING THE NATURAL RESOURCES LOCATED ON
THE ISLAND.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") recognizes the key role of parks in providing educational,
cultural, recreational, and other well-being programs to our citizens and visitors and in enhancing the
quality of life of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 05-0606, adopted January 13, 2005, the City Commission
authorized the City Manager to execute a negotiated Professional Services Agreement with the firm of
Edward D. Stone, Jr. and Associates, Inc. d/b/a EDSA to provide a Master Plan for Virginia Key,
pursuant to the Request for Qualifications No. 03-04-028 (the "RFQ"); and
WHEREAS, the Miami Waterfront Advisory Board, at its meeting on June 9, 2009, adopted Motion
No. WAB 2009-08 by a vote of zero to nine (0-9), of a motion to approve, which failed, constituting a
denial of the recommendation of approval of the Virginia Key Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, upon City Commission directive, a comprehensive and collaborative public planning
process took place, concluding with a presentation of the final draft of the Virginia Key Master Plan by
EDSA to the Planning Advisory Board on June 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the herein Resolution has been the subject of a properly advertised public hearing
before the City Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby
adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Virginia Key Master Plan, as prepared by EDSA, and attached hereto, is hereby
approved as a guiding tool for the future development of Virginia Key, creating a viable waterfront with
recreational and public spaces, and for the protection and enhancement of natural resources located
on the island.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature
of the Mayor. {1 }
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File Number: 09-00579
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
Footnotes:
{1} Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted
and unchanged material.
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