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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-1Policy Committee: Governor of State of Florida Mr. Jeb Bush Designee: Dr. Pamella Dana Chair of Miami -Dade Delegation Representative Rene Garcia Designee: Ms. Debra Owens Chair of Governing Board of South Florida Water Management District Mr. Nicolas J. Gutierrez, Jr. Designee: Ms. lrela Bague Miami -Dade State Attorney Ms. Katherine Fernandez -Rundle Designee: Mr. Gary Winston Mayor of Miami -Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas Designee: Mr. Henry F. Sori Mayor of Miami Mayor Manuel A. Diaz Designee: Mr. Otto Boudet-Murfas City of Miami Commissioner Commissioner Joe Sanchez Designee: Mr. Steve Wright Miami -Dade County Commissioner Commissioner Bruno Barreiro Designee: Mr. Alfredo Gonzalez Chair of Miami River Marine Group Mr. Charles "Bud" Morton Designee: Mr. Richard Bunnell Chair of Marine Council Mr. Michael Karcher Designee: Mr. Phil Everingham Executive Director of Downtown Development Authority Mr. Dana A. Nottingham Designee: Mr. Adam Lukin Chair of Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Mr. lsilio Arriaga Designee: Ms. Megan Kelly Neighborhood Representative Appointed by City of Miami Commission Dr. Ernest Martin Designee: Mr. Michael Cox Neighborhood Representative Appointed by Miami -Dade Commission Ms. Sallye Jude Designee: Ms. Jane Caporelli Representative from Environmental or Civic Organization Appointed by the Governor Ms. Janet McAliley Designee: Ms. Theo Long Member at Large Appointed by the Governor Mr. Robert Parks Member at Large Appointed by Miami -Dade Commission Ms. Sara Babun Designee: Mr. Eddie Rodriguez Member at Large Appointed by City of Miami Commission Mr. Cleve Jones, Jr. Designee: Captain Beau Payne fiver Commission c/o Rosenstiel School 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, Florida 33149 Office: (305) 361-4850 Fax: (305) 361-4755 email: mrc c rsmas.miami.edu March 24, 2005 Honorable Chairman Joe Sanchez City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33145 Re: Recommendation for Denial of Appeal on the Issued Class II Special Permit for Point Park Dear Chairman Sanchez: This letter serves as the Miami River Commission's (MRC) "official statement" to all City Commissioners, requested in City Resolution 00- 320, regarding March 24, 2005 City Commission agenda item PZ-13, which impacts the Miami River. The Miami River Commission (MRC) respectfully recommends denial of the appeal on the issued Class II Special Permit for Point Park, located on the Miami River's north shore. Point Park has been discussed at numerous public hearings over the past 6 years, and is widely supported by the community. The new riverfront park is recommended in the MRC's strategic plan, The Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan. On July 25, 2002, the City Commission unanimously rezoned the site to Parks and Recreation. On June 24, 2004 the City Commission unanimously approved Point Park's submerged land lease with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. It is my understanding that all necessary permits for the park have been issued, and the shoreline restoration is scheduled to break ground this spring. The MRC commends the City of Miami for moving forward with the creation of this new riverfront greenspace. Sincerely, Irela Bague Chairperson, Miami River Commission SUBMjrrj iNTO THE "&"PUBLIC RECORD FOR ITEM Pzi3 ON3-� Managing Director Mr. Brest Bibeau 1