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City of Miami
Resolution R-24-015R
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami FI 33111
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 15902
Final Action Date: 4/25/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DECLARING NO
OBJECTION AND SUPPORTING THE PLACEMENT OF A FLORIDA
HISTORICAL MARKER DESIGNATING THE PORTION OF THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1788 DELAWARE
PARKWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS "FLEISCHER STUDIOS IN MIAMI";
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY
OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
WHEREAS, a request has been made by some City of Miami ("City") residents to place
a Florida Historical Marker designating the portion of the public right-of-way located at
approximately 1788 Delaware Parkway, Miami, Florida ("Marker Location"), as "Fleischer
Studios in Miami"; and
WHEREAS, created in the early 20th century by brothers Max and Dave Fleischer,
Fleischer Studios was a pioneer in the art and craft of animation and were responsible for
creating and animating some of the most beloved characters in American animation including
Betty Boop and Koko the Clown; and
WHEREAS, Miami's state-of-the-art studio, Fleischer Studios, was built to accommodate
an increased demand for their films and to attract the film industry to Miami; and
WHEREAS, the Fleischer's employed 760 artists producing one -reel Popeye short films,
as well as two feature-length films: Gulliver's Travels (1939) and Mr. Bug Goes to Town (1941);
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission declares no objection and supports the placement of
this Florida Historical Marker located at the Marker Location designating the same as "Fleischer
Studios in Miami";
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
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission declares no objection and supports placement of a
Florida Historical Marker at the Marker Location designating the same as "Fleischer Studios in
Miami," subject to such language on the Florida Historical Marker being approved by the City's
Administration.
City of Miami
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Enactment Number: R-24-0158
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all
necessary documents, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, to effectuate the purpose of
this Resolution.
Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the
Florida Department of Historical Resources.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
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City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
File Number: 15902
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City Hall
3500 Pan American Driv
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.co
Final Actio ' ate:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DECLARING NO OBJ TION
AND SUPPORTING THE PLACEMENT OF A FLORIDA HISTORICAL MA R
DESIGNATING THE PORTION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCA ' D AT
APPROXIMATELY 1788 DELAWARE PARKWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA, A "THE
FLEISCHER STUDIOS IN MIAMI"; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY LERK TO
TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE REIN
DESIGNATED OFFICIALS.
WHEREAS, a request has been made by some City of Mia "City") residents to place.
a Florida Historical Marker designating the portion of the public ri• -of-way located at
approximately 1788 Delaware Parkway, Miami, Florida, as "The leischer Studios in Miami";
and
WHEREAS, created in the early 20th century by b • hers Max and Dave Fleischer,
Fleischer Studios was a pioneer in the art and craft of a ' ation and were responsible for
creating and animating some of the most beloved ch.:cters in American animation including
Betty Boop and Koko the Clown; and
WHEREAS, Miami's state-of-the-art stu• •, Fleischer Studios, was built to accommodate
an increased demand for their films and to a ct the film industry to Miami; and
WHEREAS, the Fleischer's emplo -d 760 artists producing one -reel Popeye short films,
as well as two feature-length films: Gull' er's Travels (1939) and Mr. Bug Goes to Town (1941);
and
WHEREAS, the City Com' lssion declares no objection and supports the placement of
this Florida Historical Marker lo' :ted at the Marker Location designating the same as "The
Fleischer Studios in Miami";
NOW, THEREFO' , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. e recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by refer- ce and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Secti • 2. The City Commission declares no objection and supports placement of a
Florida His ical Marker at the Marker Location designating the same as "The Fleischer Studios
in Miami" ubject to such language on the Florida Historical Marker being approved by the
City's - ministration.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all
essary documents, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, to effectuate the purpose of
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
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this Resolution.
Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the
Florida Department of Historical Resources.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
George K. Wysohg III, Acting City Attorney 4/16/2024
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