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NMA Investments, Inc
1521 Alton Road # 728
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(T) 305 527 7332
(F) 305 402-0311
April 3, 2009
City of Miami CRA
Attn: Jim Villacorta
49 NW 5th Street
Miami, FL 33128
RE: Miami Urban Greenway Outdoor anti -crime Lighting
Mr. Villacorta,
As I mentioned last night, those of us who live in the neighborhood are in need or short
term "facts on the ground" given the economy and rising crime in the area. One of the
things that could be done almost immediately is to address the lighting issue. FPL
charges approx $24.00 per month to install, maintain, and power a 400W Metal Halide
outdoor light and this is the most cost effective and easily implementable solution to
fighting crime.
Thus we would like to formally request that the CRA place the lighting issue as a
reolution at the April 26th 2009 meeting for the highest crime areas along the FEC
Corridor. These are:
- Biscayne Blvd to NW 1st (four blocks)
- NE 8th th to 14th street (not including underneath I-395 to be installed by FDOT - 6
blocks)
- 17th street "pedestrian" crossing (install 4 lights to brighten the area)
It is recommended that we install approx. 5 lights per block so the total number is 54
Eights. The total monthly cost will be approximately $1,296.00, or $15,552 annually. As
this is primarily a life safety and crime issue rather than beautification we are requesting
that this be implemented immediately as Iights can be installed in a matter of weeks.
Please let us know how you wish to proceed
Brad Knoefler
697 N Miami Ave. Loft # 2
Miami, FL 33136
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