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File Number: 07-00545 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO "PRESERVE
AMERICA," REQUESTING THAT THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") BE DESIGNATED
AS A "PRESERVE AMERICA COMMUNITY" TO IMPROVE THE CITY'S ABILITY
TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE ITS HISTORICAL RESOURCES.
WHEREAS, "Preserve America" is a White House initiative developed in cooperation with the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the U.S.
Department of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, the goals of this initiative include a greater shared knowledge about our Nation's past,
strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the
country's irreplaceable cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of
communities; and
WHEREAS, this initiative is compatible with our community's interests and goals related to historic
preservation; and
WHEREAS, adoption of this Resolution is a pre -requisite of "Preserve America;" and
WHEREAS, designation as a "Preserve America Community" will improve our community's ability
to protect and promote its historical resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Manager or his designee is authorized{1} to submit an application to "Preserve
America," so that the City of Miami can be designated as a "Preserve America Community."
Section 2. The Miami City Commission further declares that the City of Miami will protect and,
celebrate our heritage, use our historic assets for economic development and community revitalization,
and encourage people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through education and
heritage tourism programs.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor {1}.
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Fife Number: 07-00545
APPROVE AS TO ORM AND CORRECT ESS:
. ORGE ERN NDEZ
CITY ATT NY
Footnotes:
{1} 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 Commission.
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