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FILE ID: Q 6 - C(Zc4
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Date: 3/7/2008 Requesting Department: Public Works
Commission Meeting Date: 4/1W2008 District Impacted: •• I
Type: ® Resolution n Ordinance n Emergency Ordinance n Discussion Item
❑ Other
Subject: A Resolution authorizing the street codesignation of NW 14 Street from NW 27 Avenue to
NW 32 Avenue as "Eloy Rodriguez Way".
Purpose of Item:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing
the street codesignation of NW 14 Street from NW 27 Avenue to NW 32 Avenue as "Eloy Rodriguez
Way".
Background Information:
Since he moved to this wonderful city he became very much involved in its day to day activities as
well as its politics. After arriving in this country, he enjoyed his freedom and exercised every right
the constitution of this country stated. He began a neighborhood watch program in Grapeland
Heights, He always made sure our streets were kept clean. He was a political activist and was very
well-known by his neighbors. He had the opportunity of working with Commissioner Gonzalez . For
him, this was a dream come true and he loved every minute of it. During his time with the City of
Miami he put forth his most dedicated effort for the betterment of his community. This request was
made by Commissioner Angel Gonzalez and all costs related to this designation will be assumed by
District 1.
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Budget Impact Analysis
NO Is this item related to revenue?
�h18 Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
YES General Account No �, (; r', l �� C-- C" �; �c t>
Special Revenue Account No:
CIP Project No:
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact:
$400.00
Final Approvals
(SIGN AND DATE)
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On December 1, 1938 a boy was born in La Habana, Cuba and was given the name of
Eloy Rodriguez. One of two boys and four girls. He loved playing and running around
and getting into trouble like every other child growing up. Little did he know, like many
other Cubans back then that his life would completely change and he would be torn from
his country in the worst way possible in the years to come.
At the age of 21 he embarked with his best friend and his best friend's family and
40 others for the USA. Before reaching land, a terrible storm caught up with them and all
perished but nine. Luckily and much to his dismay he was one of the survivors. An
experience he never forgot. From then, he lived in Mexico and finally in various cities of
the US until he met a woman for whom he stayed in Miami until his last breath.
Since he moved to this wonderful city he became very much involved in its day to
day activities as well as its politics. After going through his saga because of the new
regime in his country he enjoyed his freedom and exercised every right the constitution of
this country stated.
He began a neighborhood watch program in Grapeland Heights. He always made
sure our streets were kept clean from both trash and gangs. He was a political activist
and was very well-known by his neighbors. Most, it is safe to say loved him dearly and
others didn't as much, but being the person he was he still looked after them. Finally,
God gave him the opportunity of working with the Commissioner of his district for the
City of Miami. For him, this was a dream come true. He did not need the job in reality,
but since he had been looking after his neighborhood for so many years he figured why
not get paid for it. He loved every minute of it. During his time with the City of Miami
he put forth many ideas for the betterment of his community.