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Home My WebLink AboutSubmittal-Lotus House-Letters of Support• • Lotus Village Support Letters Official Support State of Florida Senator Dwight Bullard State of Florida District 109 Representative Cynthia Stafford Miami Dade County Deputy Mayor Russell Benford Miami Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho District 2 School Board Member, Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall District 6 School Board Member, Raquel A. Regalado 11th Circuit Court Judge Cindy Lederman (Dependency Court), Judge Alan Fine (Family Court), Judge Rosa Figarola (Family Court), Judge Mavel Ruiz (Dependency Court), Judge Stephen Lieberman (Juvenile Court), Judge Sampedro-Iglesia (Dependency Court), Judge Martin Zilber (Dependency Court), General Magistrate Kaltman (Dependency Court), Judge Jeri Cohen (Circuit Court) and Judge White Labora (County Court) Florida Department of Children and Families, Southern Region Managing Director Bronwyn Stanford Miami Dade County Homeless Trust, Chairman Ronald Book Miami Dade County Public Defender's Office, Carlos Martinez City of Miami Commission on the Status of Women, Chair Allyson Warren and members Miami Downtown Development Authority, Resolution no. 009/2916, adopted February 19, 2016 Miami Association of Firefighters, IAFF Local 587, President Freddy Delgado Miami Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department, Director Lucia Davis -Raiford Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 1L-OH5-1(-5\1\yAN\0\- lAvs)\)vst - tAefs �?,70,tk Miami Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department, Director Marydell Guevara Supporting and Collaborating Organizations 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Chairman Emeritus Albert Dotson, Jr. 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc., President Stephen Johnson Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Regional V. President Miguel Milanes Aqua Foundation, Exec. Dir. Caitlin Wood Betterway of Miami, Inc., President Michael Festinger Braman Family Charitable Foundation, President Norman Braman Dr. John T. MacDonald Foundation, Exec. Dir. Kim Greene Early Discovery Program of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Ruby Natale Educate Tomorrow, CEO Brett McNaught Flame Outflow Center, CEO Ursula Wright Girl Power Rocks World Literacy Crusade of Florida, Inc., President Thema Campbell Homeless Formerly Homeless Forum, Inc., Chairperson Linda Gaiter -Guzman Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, Director Ellen Salpeter Jesse Trice Community Health Center, Inc., Director of Residential Services Assan Njie Key Biscayne Community Foundation, Executive Director Melissa McCaughan White Key Clubhouse of South Florida and Julian's House, Director Lalita Airan Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust, President Elaine Black Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Margulies Margulies Foundation and Margulies Collection at the Warehouse Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Jerry Libbin, President Miami Coalition for the Homeless, Miami Homes for All, Exec. Dir. Bobbi Ibarra Miami Country Day School, Head of School Dr. John Davies Neighbors and Neighbors, Inc., Executive Director Leroy Jones Overtown Community Oversight Board, Irby McKnight, Board Chairperson Overtown Youth Center, Exec. Dir. Tina Brown Overtown Youth Coalition, Co -Chairs Tina Brown and Salhia Nelson South Florida Community Development Coalition (SFCDC), Executive Director Shekeria Brown Touching Miami With Love, Director Jason Pittman University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Exec. Dean of Education and Policy Dr. Laurence Gardner, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health Professor and Chair Dr. Robert Schwartz, Department of Community Service Clinic Director Ariana Weisz and volunteer medical students staffing Lotus Wellness Center Urgent Inc., Exec. Dir. Sahlia Nelson Women's Fund Miami Dade, Exec. Dir. Marilyn March Wynwood Business Improvement District, Executive Director Tom Curitore Faith Based Organizations Church of the Open Door, United Church of Christ, Rev. Dr. Willis Greater Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Pastor Cook Historic Mt. Zion MB Church, Rev. Ralph Ross Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk New Way Fellowship Praise & Worship Church, Bishops Baskin Plymouth Congregation Church, Chair, Board of Trustees Neal McAliley St. John Baptist Church, Bishop James Adams St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Rev. Wilfred Allen-Faiella Temple Beth Am, Rabbi Rachel Greengrass Temple Beth Shalom, Rabbi Gayle Pomerantz Temple Israel, Rabbi Thomas Heyne The Historic Saint Agnes Episcopal Church, Reverend Derrick Rolle Trinity Cathedral, Rev. Douglas Wm McCaleb Unity on the Bay, Rev. Elizabeth Longo Overtown Property Owners and Neighbors Big League Management Dav Chi Ventures, LLC, owner of property across from Lotus House, Alan Omsky Goldman Properties, Managing Director Joe Furst Lombardi Properties, President David Lombardi Miami Shines, LLC and Vacation Management, owner of building across from Lotus House and 2 other Overtown properties, Ariel Furmanski Nadlan Management, Sidney Kahn Overtown Property Owners: Gwendolyn Johnson, Damar and Lalita Airan, Property Development Holdings, Landmark Properties of South Florida, Cameka Carr, Arthur Nelson, Anitrice Joy McKinnis Jackson ***See the attached map of signed petitions by Overtown Supporters Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk OFFICIAL SUPPORT Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk THE FLORIDA SENATE Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100 SENATOR DWIGHT BULLARD 39th District January 14, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Govemment Officials COMMITTEES: Transportation- Vice Chair Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee on Education Education Pre K-12 Governmental Oversight and Accountability JOINT COMMITTEE: Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, As a member of the Florida Senate in District 39, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and lifesaving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, leam, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you/ Senator Dwight Bullard Florida Senate, District 39 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk REPLY TO: ❑ 10720 Caribbean Boulevard, #435, Cutler Bay, Florida 33189 ❑ 218 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100 (850) 487-5039 Senate's Website: www flsenate.gov ANDY GARDINER GARRETT RICHTER President of the Senate President Pro Tempore I I DISTRIC 1' OFFICE: 13300 N.W. 27'1' Avenue Suile 45 t)pa-locla. Florida 33054 Phone: 305.953.308E Fax: 305.953.3088 I CAPITOL OFFICE: 1003 The C'apilol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee. FL 32399 Phone: 850.717.5109 ('O‘1RI ITTEES: APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE oice d Innovation hcommittce Civil Justice Subcommittee Ilealth Quality Subcommittee .loins Legislative Auditing Committee STAFF: Mary 1.. Cowan Senior Leuislative Assistant Florida House of Representatives Representative Cynthia A. Stafford District 109 January 27. 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, As State Representative of the Florida House of Representatives, 109th Legislative District, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and lifesaving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities. loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, Learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, The Honorable Cynthia A. Stafford State Representative. District 109 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Cvnthia.Stafford(ibmyfloridahouse.°ov OFFICE OF THE MAYOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA CARLOS A. GIMENEZ MAYOR January 12, 2016 City of Miami Commissioners Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board Members Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Commissioners and Board Members, Miami -Dade County is pleased to provide this letter of support for Lotus House who has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and lifesaving emergency housing and support services for women, children and youth in our community. Lotus House is more than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, the agency provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, Toss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. Miami -Dade County fully supports the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed services for Lotus House women, children and youth experiencing homelessness. The project will also expand support services such as a health clinic and children wellness center. We support Lotus House and ask for your support of the Lotus Village application and project. Russell Benford Deputy Mayor Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk STEPHEN P. CLARK • 111 N.W. FIRST STREET • 29TH FLOOR • MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128-1930 • (305) 375-5071 grv,g ur VudenG i^e wane. BkicS�,�� giving our students the world Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho February 22, 2016 Ms. Constance Collins, President Lotus House 1514 N.W. 2 Avenue, Suite #1 Miami, Florida 33136 Dear Ms. Collins: Miami -Dade County School Board Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, Vice Chair Susie V Castillo Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman Dr. Wilbert "Tee' Holloway Dr. Martin Karp Lubby Navarro Raquel A. Regalado Dr. Marta Perez Wurtz On behalf of Miami -Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), I am pleased to write this letter in support of the Lotus Village Redevelopment Project. It is my understanding that this project will redevelop the existing Lotus House site, with additional adjacent plots purchased, extending our current capacity of over 225 women, youth and children per day to over 490. M-DCPS has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years to provide much -needed emergency housing and support services to the many women, youth, and children living in our community who are in need. Our staff at Project UP -START is in constant contact with Lotus House in referring and assisting students, especially unaccompanied homeless youth, to ensure that they receive the assistance necessary to regain their self-sufficiency. Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and rebuild lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness and successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach. Lotus House offers sanctuary, support, education, and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village Redevelopment Project, which will provide much needed additional resources for Lotus House and the women, .youth and children experiencing homelessness, as well as expanded support services, such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Sincerely, Iberto Carvalho Superintendent of Schools AMC:mo L712(R1552) Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk School Board Administration Building • 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue • Miami, Florida 33132 305-995-1000 • www.dadeschools.net vvinq our s(udeNs the world e<rc scHu- Miami-Dade County Public Sch9ols Board Member, District 6 Raquel A. Regalado April 18, 2016 giving our students the world To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, Miami -Dade County School Board Pena Tabares Hantman, Chair Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman, Vice Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Susie V Castillo Dr. Wilbert "Tee" Holloway Dr. Martin Karp Lubby Navarro Dr. Marta Perez Raquel Regalado Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvaiho As a Board Member of Miami -Dade County Public Schools, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and life-saving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Raquel A. Regalado Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk School Board Administration Building • 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Room 700 • Miami, Florida 33132 305-995-1334 • FAX 305-995-1187 • http://www.dadeschools.net/district6 Miami -Dade Count Public Schools Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho 27 January 2016 City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials giving our students the world Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, Miami -Dade County School Board Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingalt, Vice Chair Susie V. Castillo Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman Dr. Wilbert "Tee" Holloway Dr. Martin Karp Lubby Navarro Raquel A. Regalado Dr. Marta Perez Wurtz On behalf of District 2 of the Miami -Dade County Public Schools, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. District 2 has benefited greatly from the work of the Lotus House. District 2 has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build. lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for .ndividuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. District 2 services some of the most economically challenged students in the entire school system. The services provided by Lotus House truly makes a positive difference in the lives of our children. Without the Lotus House, many of our children and families would have no shelter or provisions to sustain them. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thankyoh! Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingalt School Board Member - District 2 Miami -Dade County Public Schools 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, 7th Floor Miami, FL 33132 (305) 995-2311 (Office) (305) 995-2787 (Fax) District2(.dadeschools.net Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Office of School Board Members • School Board Administration Building • 1450 N.E. 2nd Ave. • Suite 700 • Miami, FL 33132 305-995-1334 • 305-995-1572 (FAX) • www.dadeschools.net CIRCUIT COURT ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA CINDY S. LEDERMAN CIRCUIT JUDGE February 26, 2016 City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials GELBER AND GLADSTONE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHILDREN'S COURTHOUSE SS N.W. 3A° STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33 1 2B Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, As Dependency Court Jurists of the Miami Dade 1Judicial Circuit, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and lifesaving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. Wefully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Many of our families in dependency court are fortunate to reside in Lotus House. These families receive so many services and live in a dignified environment. Lotus House works closely with these families, giving them every opportunity to retain custody of their children during the court process. Lotus House is the best shelter in our community. Expanding would give more of our parents an opportunity to benefit from their fine work and would result in keeping more families together. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk CIRCUIT COURT ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA CINDY S. LEDERMAN CIRCUIT JUDGE Sincerely, ridge C idy Le5erman 11th Circuit Dependency Court Judge Mavel Ruiz GELBER AND GLADSTONE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHILDREN'S COURTHOUSE 155 N.W. 3A° STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 331 28 1 Judge Rosa Figarola J 1 1 `" Circuit Unified Family Court ' Judge S npedro-lg1esia 11t Circuit Dependency Court 1 1`1' Circuit Dependency Court idgeIVfiartin 7Ji 1 1'1' Circuependency Court General Magistrate Kal11n_an 11`I' Circuit Dependency Court Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk CIRCUIT COURT ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA ALAN FINE CIRCUIT .,JUDGE February 25, 2016 City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning & Zoning Appeals Board Miami -Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials GELBER AND GLADSTONE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHILDREN'S COURTHOUSE 155 N.W. 3^° STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 Dear Commissions, Board Members & Government Officials: I write on behalf of the proposed Lotus Village Project. Lotus House has provided to mothers who have children in the Juvenile Dependency Court with much needed emergency housing and support services for many years. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House also provides comprehensive wrap -around services with a unique and holistic approach to heal and rebuild lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness and offers sanctuary, support, education and resources that aid in healing, learning, growing and building the foundation for a better way of life for individuals and families who are among the most fragile and needy in our community. I support the Lotus Village Project because it will provide not only much needed additional capacity to those women, youth and children experiencing homelessness, but also expand support services by adding a children's wellness center and a health clinic to serve its community. I hope that you will also support the Lotus Village Project. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Alan S. Fine Circuit Court Judge AF/sar Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MAGISTRATE STEVEN LIEB ERMAN GENERAL MAGISTRATE January 22, 2015 GELBER AND GLADSTONE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHILDREN'S COURTHOUSE 155 N.W. 3"O STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 331 26 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, As GENERAL MAGISTRATE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF THE 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and life saving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Mar. 2, 2016 3:13PM No.4398 P. 1 JERI B. COHEN CIRCIIT JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA March 2, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Plarming and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials RICHARD E. OERSTEIN JUSTICE BUILDING 1 35 1 NW 12"' STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA SS 125 Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, As a Circuit Court nudge in the 1IIh Judicial Circuit, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and life saving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfiilly addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I have sent many court participants in my drug courts to Lotus mouse and fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtowtrneighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village applications and project. Thank youl Very truly yours, t + n \.1 Jeri B. Cohen Circuit Judge Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk DEBORAH WHITE-LABORA COUNTY JUDGE COUNTY COURT ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA LAWSON E. THOMAS COURTHOUSE CENTER 1755 NW FIRST AVENUE MIAMI, FLORIDA 331 28 Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, As a long time judge in Miami -Dade County who has previously headed the Drug and Mental courts, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and lifesaving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap- around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. 1 fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincepely, �9C%�`c f ti✓ifr ;Deborah White-Labora Associate Administrative Judge, Domestic Violence Division Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk M I A M I•DADE COUNTY miamidade.gov January 7, 2016 Attn: City of Miami Commissioners Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board Members Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Commissioners and Board Members: Homeless Trust 111 N.W. 1st Street • 27th Floor Suite 310 Miami, Florida 33128-1930 T 305-375-1490 F 305-375-2722 On behalf of the Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust, the lead agency for Miami-Dade's Continuum of Care (CoC), we are writing in support of Lotus House's proposed Lotus Village, an expansion of Lotus House's already successful emergency housing program dedicated to improving the lives of homeless women, children and youth. Lotus House has been a trusted provider since 2008, serving high special needs individuals and families. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to repair lives riddled with severe trauma. Through the Homeless Trust's Coordinated Outreach and Assessment Process, it's fair to say that many of our community's most challenged homeless women, children and youth are referred to Lotus House — mothers and children with multiple, complex needs. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues that lead to homelessness by allowing those who reside with them heal, learn, grow and realize their full potential. The Trust is particularly mindful of the important role Lotus House plays in our continuum as we work to meet the goal of ending Family & Youth Homelessness by 2020. To get there, we'll need resources that extend far beyond the Homeless Trust, and partnerships with advocates and funders whose passion and mission complement our own. Only then will we realize meaningful, long-term outcomes. We support Lotus House's expansion request and ask for your support of the Lotus Village application and project. Sincerely, Ronald L. Book Chairman Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk LAW OFFICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA 1320 NW W.. STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33125 CARLOS J. MARTINEZ 305.545. 1 900 PUBLIC DEFENDER DEFENDER@PDMIAMI.COM February 24, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials: I writing you to express my full support for the proposed "Lotus Village" project. As the Public Defender for Miami -Dade County, I am keenly aware of the significant challenges many women with children face due to lack of safe, adequate housing. I can also attest to the fact that many of my clients suffer the effects of homelessness. It is particularly acute for women with children. The expansion of Lotus House through the Lotus Village Project will provide the needed additional capacity to serve homeless women and children within our community. The additional capacity and related services provided will serve not only the homeless, but also our entire community as well through the reduction in the costs associated with the victimization of homeless women and children. I urge you to approve the Lotus Village application and project. Sincerely, Carlos J. Martinez Public Defender CJM/dvs Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk DE PAR7- Rick Scott o State of Florida Governor t, Department of Children and Families s Mike Carroll �fd er`. Secretary 4&nr4-13`t.- MYFLFAMILIES.COM Bronwyn Stanford Regional Managing Director March 24, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Southern Region, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. As part of our mission, the Department works in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable and promote strong and economically self-sufficient families. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health' clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Your approval of the Lotus Village project would provide much needed services to our community. Sincerely, Asti t~ltn Bronwyn Stanford, Southern Region Managing Director Florida Department of Children and Families Circuits 11 and 16 401 NW 2nd Avenue, Suite N-1007, Miami, Florida 33128 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Mission: Work in Partnership with Local Communities to Protect the Vulnerable, Promote Strong and Economically Self -Sufficient Families, and Advance Personal and Family Recovery and Resiliency January 19, 2016 City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Dear Commissioners, Board Members: The Commission on the Status of Women is writing to support the proposed Lotus Village project. We have supported and worked, as a board and individually for several years, with Lotus House which provides much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our conununity. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. As we know, the highest population of homeless these days seem to be single mothers (and their children). Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Singe;tely, f\c A1lyson Warren, Chair ity of Miami Commission on the Status of Women by unanimous vote Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk MIAMI COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, Room 642 / Miami, Florida 33130 / (305) 416-1990 / Fax: (305) 416-1995 RESOLUTION NO. 009/2016 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIAMI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ("DDA") OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, SUPPORTING LOTUS HOUSE EXPANSION PROJECT, LOTUS VILLAGE. WHEREAS, the Miami DDA's Homeless Task Force met on January 26, 2016 and voted unanimously to recommend a resolution in support of Lotus Village to the Miami DDA; and WHEREAS, Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and life-saving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community; and WHEREAS, Lotus House provides not only emergency shelter but also offers temporary housing, along with comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness; and WHEREAS, this expansion project will allow Lotus House to double their current capacity to serve 500 clients; and WHEREAS, such expansion will allow Lotus House to service more of the downtown homeless population; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Directors of the Miami Downtown Development Authority of the City of Miami, Florida: Section 1: The Miami Downtown Development Authority Board of supports the Lotus House Expansion Project, Lotus Village. etary to the Board of Directors PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19`h day of February, 2016. ; ;omrpissroner Ken Russell, Chairman Alyce . Robe�itso yn Executive Director � Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Miami Association of Firefighters IAFF Local 587 •Organized October 28`h, 1938 Freddy Delgado, President • Jorge Megias, Secretary -Treasurer Louis Marshall, First Vice President • Alexander Cardenas, Second Vice President International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, CLC January 11, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Miami Association of Fire Fighters, Local 587, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House who for many years, has been providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children - in -need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. We fully support the Lotus Village project. With the approval and completion of this project, Lotus House Village will provide much needed additional space and new much -needed services to more women, youth and children experiencing homelessness within our city. in addition to more housing, this project will include a health clinic and children's wellness center that will serve the Overtown neighborhood in addition to Lotus House's residents. We respectfully request that you approve the Lotus Village application and project. Sigfredo "Freddy" Delgado, President Miami Association of Fire Fighters Local 587 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 2980 NW South River Drive, Miami, Florida 33125 • (305) 633-3442 • Fax (305) 633-3935 i�\\iaif587. n� ,ajAtEi., day.,0.n.5 Community Action and Human Services Department 701 NW 1 Court • Suite 1000 Miami, Florida 33136 T 786-469-4600 F 786-469-4703 miamidade.gov Carlos A. Gimenez, Mayor April 7, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Commissioners and Board Members, As Director of the Miami Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and lifesaving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are among the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness. It will also provide expanded support services in a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Davis -Raiford, Director Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07 14 2016, City Clerk Integrity Professionalism Service Excellence February 26, 2016 City of Miami Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Board Members: Corrections & Rehabilitation Department Office of the Director 2525 NW 62 Steet • Suite 3227 Miami, Florida 33147 T 786-263-6010 F 786-263-6135 miamidade.gov As Director of the Miami -Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), it is my pleasure to provide this letter in support of the proposed Lotus Village Project. MDCR is committed to its mission of serving the community by providing safe, secure, and humane detention of individuals in our custody while preparing them for a successful return to the community. Working with underserved and disadvantaged persons detained in our jails, we recognize how important it is to provide a myriad of social and therapeutic services to our community. For many years, Lotus House has provided much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in Miami -Dade County. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re- build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families, who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. The Lotus Village Project will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House, and for women, youth and children experiencing homelessness. It will also provide expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Lotus Village Project mission, not only, complements our mission which is to successfully return individuals to the community but provides intervention services so that individuals avoid jail detention. As such, we encourage you to please approve the Lotus Village application and project. If you have any questions, please contact me at (786) 263-6010. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk SUPPORTING AND COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 100 BLACK MEN OF AMERICA, INC.. What They See Is What They'll Be® EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & BOARD OF DIRECTORS CURLEY M. DOSSMAN, JR. Chairman of the Board MARVIN R. DICKERSON Vice Chairman MILTON H. JONES, JR. Treasurer DR. MARK ALEXANDER Secretary ACEY BYRD Member At Large KEVIN C. HILL, ESQ. Member At Large JEFFREY L. JACKSON Member At Large FITZGERALD MILLER Member At Large ROBERT B. TAPLEY Member At Large JERRID DOUGLAS Northeastern District Representative AARON A. JACKSON, JR. Southern District Representative MARCELLOUS "MARK" REED Western District Representative STANLEY L. SAVAGE Southeastern District Representative KOLARELE SONAIKE International Representative JOURDAN SORRELL Midwest District Representative JAMES "MAC" HUNTER, ESQ. General Counsel ALBERT E. DOTSON, JR., ESQ. Chairman Emeritus THOMAS W. DORTCH, JR. Chairman Emeritus NATHANIEL R. COLDSTON. III President Emeritus DR. WILLIAM H. HAYLING President Emeritus VERNON DURDEN Chapter Development Committee Chair KEVIN L. PATTERSON Conventions & Meetings Comminee Chair CUNT WALKER Technology Committee Chair BRIAN L. PAULING President & CEO 141 Auburn Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 688-5100 Fax (404) 688-1028 Website: www.100blackmen.org March 15, 2016 City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami -Dade County Commission All of Our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members and Other Government Officials: On behalf of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap- around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank youl Sincerely, 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Albert E. Dotson, Jr. Chairman Emeritus Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Mentoring the 100 Way Across A Lifetimes" Board of Directors VT Williams, Chairman Ronald Beal Basil Binns Keith Tribble Glendon Hall Gregory Gay Richard Pope Executive Committee Stephen Hunter Johnson, Esq. President Jonathan L. Dotson VP — Operations Damian Thomas, Esq. VP - Programs Bobby Hall VP - Development StevenJ. Henriquez, CPA VP - Finance liam Simmons secretary Reginald Leon Parliamentarian Ellis A. Adger, Jr. Immediate Past President 100 BLACK M E N OF SOUTH F LO RI DA, IN(' RL,11 Ntcn (riving Real Time April 1, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of the 100 Black Men of South Florida, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07 14/2016, City Clerk Allegany Franciscan Ministries February 29, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Allegany Franciscan Ministries. Inc., we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. \Ve are a Catholic grantmaking organization and since 1998 have invested over $76 million in nonprofit organizations located in various communities in Florida. including Miarni-Dade County. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus blouse provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely. Allegany Franciscan Ministries--Th By: Name/Title: Miguel A. 111ilanes, Regional Vice President Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on O7 14 2016 City Clerk Established in the tradition and vision of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany A Member of Catholic Health East 2050 Coral Way, Suite #200 Miami, Florida 33143 Tel 305-860.1441 www.afmfl.org ® PHnted on Re:ycled Paper aqua foundation for women c E 0 0 0 -73 0 0 0- 0 January 15, 2016 City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Aqua Foundation for Women we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, supporting their work of providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. We have supported Lotus Foundation with direct grant support and believe in their life-saving and life -changing work. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Caitlin Wood Executive Director Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 0 _o c 0 0 C 0 0 O 0 0 3 aqua foundation for women 4500 biscayne blvd. suite 340 miami, fl 33137 aquafoundation.org \\,DING, BETTER WAY Dt MI AMI. INC. BETTER WAY OF MIAlvil, III C. 800 NW 28ch Street, Miami, Florida 33127 (305) 634-3409 - Fax: (305) 634-3524 www.bettenvaymiami.org 4iCHAl'.L ITSTINGER, Esq. President / Chief Executive Officer To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members and Other Government Officials: On behalf of Better Way of Miami, Inc., we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Better Way primarily serves indigent and homeless persons with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders in residential and outpatient treatment and provides permanent supportive housing. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Better Way of Miami, Inc. By Mice stin • - r, President & CEO MIAMI•E COUNTY South Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk ®4 FLORIDA f)ErARTMENT OF CIIILDRCN ANf) FAMILIES M\'lLinmIllS«Thi Better Way of Miami, Inc. complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. it is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices. To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and. Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of the Braman Family 2011 Charitable Foundation, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life.. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Braman Family 2041.Charitable Foundation 2 / / //f,/ By: Name!Title. Norman Braman, President 2060 Biscayne Boulevard, Second Floor 1 Miami Florida 33137-5024 Telephone 305/576-1889 1 Facsimile 305/576-9898 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk January 5, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation has been a longtime funder of the Lotus House and the Sundari Foundation, and we are extremely excited about the creation of the Lotus Village. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown. neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Kim Greene, Executive Director Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016. City Clerk 1550 Madruga Avenue, Suite 215 - Coral Gables, Florida 33146 Telephone: (305) 667-6017 — Fax: (305) 667-9135 www.jtmacdonaldfdn.org info@jtmacdonaldfdn.org tJHea1th UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HEALTH SYSTEM In affiliation with 4)720* Holtz Children's Hospital UM/JACKSON MEMOAIA. MEDICAL CENTER UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL of MEDICINE To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Early Discovery Program at the University of Miami we are honored to write a letter of support for the proposed Lotus Village project. The Early Discovery Program is a community based partnership that was developed by the Young Children with Special Needs and Disability Council along with The Children's Trust to ensure that young children, ages birth to five, in need of services, who do not meet eligibility requirements under Part C and Part B, are able to receive appropriate interventions in Speech and Language, Occupational, Behavioral or Developmental services. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Your contribution to provide an innovative and comprehensive program to the community as well as this most vulnerable group is recognized. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, ogl Ruby Natale, PhD, PsyD Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Mailman Center for Child Development Submitted into the public record for item(s) P2.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk EDUCATE TOMORROW Independence Through Education p: 305.374.3751 f: 866.897.1564 e: mcnaught@educatetomorrow.org City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Educate Tomorrow, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. For many years Educate Tomorrow has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House. Lotus House has provided young women in the Educate Tomorrow program with much needed emergency housing and support services in their time of need. Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Brett McNaught Chief Executive Officer Educate Tomorrow Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 1717 North Bayshore Drive Suite 203 Miami, FL 33132 www.educatetomorrow.org February 3`d, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials FLAME OUTFLOW CENTER Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of the Flame Outflow Center, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. The Flame Outflow Center is an organization of "extended hands" to our city and communities. We seek to provide innovative resources and deploy educational initiatives that are catalysts for revolutionizing people's personal, spiritual, economic, professional, and civic lives. Our organization has received support from Lotus House in recent years by assisting some of our women membership with housing. We have found that Lotus House is more than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing; they provide comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Flame Outflo Center By: Name/Title: Ursula T.Wright, Chief Executive Officer Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 16400 N.W. 15`h Avenue Miami, Florida 33169 / 305-830-3473(Office) 305-830-3474(Fax) T" GIRL POWER ROCKS ,A,ORLD LITERACY CRUSADE OF FL NC February 25, 2016 Thema Campbell President/CEO Board of Directors Michaele Rachlin Chair Thamara Labrousse Co -Chair Anita McGruder Secretary Rolinda McCarthy Treasurer Deirdre Anderson Kareem Brantley Misty Brown Alexandra Figueredo Jada Hunter Daphne Jean-Pierre Angela Lucas-Mumford Andrea Thompson Dalayna Tillman LaBronya C. Williams Victoria Worship 1600 NW 3rd Avenue Suite 100 Miami, FL 33136 (305) 756-5502 (Phone)_:, (305) 757-7374 (Fax) www.gulpowerrocks.org To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Girl Power, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Girl Power is an organization of positive social change just for girls ages 11 — 17. Girl Power offers several empowerment programs to young girls and their families throughout Miami -Dade County including Girls Rock After -School; Summer Camp; Sister Circle Mentoring; Girls' Choir of Miami and Post Arrest Diversion programs. Our goal is to promote positive behavior, enhance social skills and improve academic performance in adolescent girls. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families, who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide a much needed increase in capacity for Lotus House women, youth and children that are also in support of the health clinic and children's wellness center that will serve Lotus House clientsas well as the Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Since i Thema Campbell President/CEO Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07j14/2016, City Clerk Page 1 of 1 C e elrhttti .) 15 h1u){4..Ceht ea r�j �rr11V xivilu� Cub MAU, Ofle, qa.a¢ a.7une1 HOMELESS/FORMERLY HOMELESS FORUM, INC. Voice for the Homeless r ,.z homelcss.forum(ayahoo.corn 7861291-0370 ti1m' www.homeless-forunt.ori February 23`d. 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of The Homeless/Formerly Homeless Forum, Inc. (HFHF, Inc.), we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project, Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families, who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to head, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you/ Sincerely, Ms. Linda Gaiter -Guzman, Chairperson LGGlpmct TOGETHER, WE CAN AND DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE'. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk I C A I\/I M I A Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami 4040 NE 2nd Avenue Miami FL 33137 icamiami.org To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus House Village development project. ICA Miami is proud to have worked collaboratively with the Lotus House for many years, as it is one of the most progressive rehabilitation centers in our region. The Lotus House not only offers critical housing to women in need, but also works relentlessly to the increase the self-esteem, critical thinking skills, and economic opportunities available to its residents. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami offers the South Florida community a place to understand and learn about contemporary visual art, while promoting the exchange of art and ideas throughout our region. Lotus House has long been a core participant in the museum's ongoing outreach initiatives — and this past summer we worked with residents at Lotus House to put on a special exhibition at the museum that aimed to empower the social, cultural, and gender -specific identities of its participants. We fully support the proposed re -zoning plan for the Lotus House Village project, which will allow the organization to expand its current facilities and provide increased capacity for Lotus House to offer housing for women, youth and children experiencing homelessness. The project will also provide a dedicated and dynamic space to expand the organizations programmatic offerings - allowing participants to continue to explore their own creativity, further develop their sense of self and continue to be active and vital members of our community. The Lotus Village project will be extremely beneficial to those in need, and the community as a whole. Sincerely, Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami C-N Ellen Salpeter Director Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Annaa HEALTH B c TEu c JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. Behavioral Health Services Division Department of Addictions and Preventive Health Services RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT 2985 N.W. 54th Street Miami, Florida 33142 (305) 637-6498 February 29th, 2016 Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and other Government Officials. On behalf of Jessie Trice Community Health Center, Reaves House Women Substance Abuse Residential Treatment Program , we are writing in support of Lotus Village project. Reaves House is a residential treatment program for women 18 years old and over, pregnant women, women with children, 2 children 4 years and under. Lotus House has been supporting the women at Reaves House, providing housing for the women and children completing the Residential program. Our Agency fully support the Lotus House Village project to allow them to provide more services to the women and children in our community. Jessie Trice Community Health center Reaves House Women Residential Program Mr. Assan Njie, Director of Residential Services Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk JULIAN'S HOUSE 9310 SW 71 Ave Miami, FL 33156 Tel No. 305-609-6660 lalitaairan@gmail.com To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Key Clubhouse of South Florida, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We help people with Mental illness find a safe Haven and transitional or permanent employment. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, JULIAN's House By: Name/Tiffe: LALITA D. AIRAN, president Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk KEY CLUBHOUSE OF SOUTH FLORIDA To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board , Miami Dade County Commission AU of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Key Clubhouse of South Florida, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We help people with Mental illness find a safe Haven and transitional or permanent employment. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Qvertown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, KEY CLUBHOUSE OF SOUTH FLORIDA By: Name/Title: LALITA D. AIRAN, Director 9310 SW 71 Ave., Miami, FL 33156/ 305-609-6660 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk LIBERT" SI' CITV Liberty City Community Roviinlisatian Trust March 28, 2016 TO: City of Miami Commission. Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members and Other Government Officials: On behalf of the Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and building foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you. Sincerely Elaine H. Black President/CDO Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 07/14/2016, City Clerk the margulies collection at the To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of the Margulies Collection at the Warehouse, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse is a nonprofit institution located in a 45,000 square foot retro-fitted warehouse in the Wynwood Arts District of Miami. The Warehouse presents seasonal exhibitions from the collection of renowned collector Martin Z. Margulies as well as educational programs, special exhibitions and an international loan program. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, [Martin Z. M-rgulies Foundation By: ,friaO Name/ 'itl-: Katherine Hinds, Curator/Officer of the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation] Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk MARTIN Z. MARGULIES To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, By way of introduction, eleven or so years ago l built the Overtown Youth Center, a $2.5 million cost to me, to provide afterschool activities for children in the Overtown community. It is now run by the Alonzo Mourning Foundation. It gives me great pleasure to support the Lotus Village Project on behalf of the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation. We have supported them for the last eight years and this is a tremendous step in eliminating homelessness in our community by a tireless woman, Constance Collins, who is smart and energetic. After seeing the results of what she has done firsthand, this will be a great addition to the Overtown community giving the resident's a health clinic and a children's wellness center. We expect that this will be a national model for homelessness throughout the country. We ask for your approval for this application so we can move forward and start construction within the next few months. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Martin Margulies Foundation Name/Title: 1"Gr+i fl Mari Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 445 GRAND BAY DRIVE, KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 TEL: 305.365.3885 FAX: 305.365.3887 mzm445@aol.com To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and other Government Officials, On behalf of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and our Women's Business Council, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Thanks to our Women's Business Council, Lotus House has been a member of our chamber for the past 5 years. We have seen firsthand the tremendous positive impact they have -in changing the lives of women and children in our community. We have also seen the plans they have for Lotus Village and are extremely impressed with the beautiful design and scope. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Jerry Libbin, President Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk IPA® Miami Coalition for the Homeless, no. 140 West Flagler Street Suite 105 Miami, FL 33130 Telephone: 786-469-2060 Fax: 305-372-6337 info@miamihomeless.org warn .miamihomeless.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jason Pittman President Touching Miami with Love Dr. Luther Brewster Vice President FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Vance Aloupis Secretary The Children's Movement of Florida Anthony Brunson Treasurer Anthony Brunson P.A. Monica Vigues-Pitan Immediate Past President Legal Services of Greater Miami Maria Crlstlna Barros Telemundo Ana Castilla TD Bank Barbara L. Romani Citibank Curtis Taylor Carrfour Supportive Housing Benji Power McKenzie Construction Rev. Grey Maggiano Trinity Cathedral Donnovan Maginley, CPA McGladrey, LLP Tim Coffey lid, Judicial Court Alison Austin, P.A. January 5, 2016 City of Miatni Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Conunission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Miatni Homes for All, formerly known as the Miami Coalition for the Homeless, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. As you are aware, Miami Homes for All's mission is to prevent and end homelessness through community collaboration. Our organization, which is both an advocacy organization and a philanthropic nonprofit, has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years. We have funded them and have also referred clients, especially youth and young women, with or without children, to ensure that they receive the emergency and transitional housing and support services necessary to regain their self-sufficiency. Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services, such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application, Sincerely, / Barbara `Bobbie" lbarra Executive Director WORKING [C.) C_NI_) 0 hil t Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Miami COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL January 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission An of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, My name is Dr. John Davies, and I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. For the last two years students in the Upper School at Miami Country day school have been serving as volunteers at Lotus House. Their work includes reading to small children and tutoring and helping some of the older students with homework. Working with their faculty advisor our student volunteers help organize special celebrations for the families at Lotus House during Christmas, Thanksgiving and other holidays. Miami Country Day is very proud to be able to work collaboratively with Lotus House. For nearly a decade this very special organization has done amazing work with women and children in transition. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. The growth over this time to include multiple facilities attests to the success of the Lotus House mission. As further evidence of the success of this program, in 2013 the Miami Dade County Homeless Trust selected the foundation that oversees Lotus House to renovate and operate an additional residential facility in the area to provide housing for up to 14 women and children. I fully support the Lotus Village project. When completed it will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Thank you for your consideration in support of the Lotus Village application and project. Sincerely, Dr. John Davies Head of School Miami Country Day School Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 501 Northeast 107 Street I Miami, Florida 33161 1305.759.2843 I Fax 305.759.4871 I www.miamicountryday.org Every Student. Every Day. NIA.\.A Neighbors And Neighbors Associafion Inc. N'ghbom r To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Neighbors And Neighbors Association, Inc., we are writing this letter in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Neighbors And Neighbors Association, Inc. has supported the work of the Lotus House for many years. The Lotus House is a well-known place of hope within the community, providing emergency housing to women and children in need. The Lotus House is more than a shelter, offering on going wrap around services to enhance every life that comes through their doors. Lotus House has made an enormous impact on the community with their endless effects to address the needs of the homeless and low income residents of Miami Dade County. We fully support the Lotus Village Project, which would provide much needed space for the residences of Lotus House, so they can continue to expand their services provided to needy women and children. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Sincerely, Executive Director Neighbors And Neighbors Association, Inc. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on p7;1 +/2016, City Clerk 180 NW 62nd Street Miami, Florida 33150 Phone (305) 756-0605 Fax (305) 756-6008 May 18, 2016 To Whom It May Concern, Several members of the Overtown Advisory Board have known Constance Collins and the Lotus House in a variety of capacities for many years. Constance has an excellent rapport with people of all ages supporting both young women, children and the elderly, and every age in between. In summary, the Overtown Advisory Board is recommending the Lotus House's position to expand the project she seek to pursue. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Si ere3', 44C Irby Mqnight, Board Ch erson Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 _ on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Board Members: Irby McKnight, Chairperson Ultrina Harris, Vlce Chairperson, Val Jean Baptiste Reginald Munnings, Edduard Prince, Cecilia Stewart, Mae Christian Overtown Net Office 1490 NW and Ave., Ste. 1128 Phone (305)960-5133 fax 305-372-4550 6VERTOWN YOUTH CENTER To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials 450 NW 14th Street Miami, FL 33136 P. 305.349.1204 F. 305.349.1214 www.overtownyouth.org Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of the Overtown Youth Center, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families, who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, team, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Since,=ly, i �1. Tin rown Ex utive Director Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Mission Create collective impact to empower Overtown children and youth to reach their full potential OVERTOW chi lien & youth coalition To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, Vision On behalf of the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Overtown, a community where all children and youth thrive Purpose Convene, Network, Leverage, Scale, Impact Board of Directors Sa/iha Nelson, Chairwoman Tina Brown, Co -Chair Anna Frusciante, Secretary Sonia Jacobson, Treasurer Committees Jason Pittman, Health Committee Chair Agnes Morton, Co -Chair Stephanie vanVark, Co - Chair Tina Brown, Education Committee Chair Sonia Jacobson, Youth Economic Development Chair Martha Whisby-Wells, Resident Engagement Chair Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families, who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please opprove the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Overtown Children and Youth Coalition By: Name/Title: a bra Eke,CL'hve Der et r Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COALITION March 2, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of South Florida Community Development Coalition, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. SFCDC, established in 2007, is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to expanding affordable housing and economic opportunities for Miami -Dade County's low to moderate income individuals, families and neighborhoods. Our organization supports Lotus House as they work to develop the Lotus Village project. In 2015, it was our honor to recognize Ms. Constance Collins and the organization for the tremendous service provided to the community. Lotus House provides much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build fives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Shekeria Brown, AICP Executive Director cc: SFCDC Board of Directors 300 NW 12TH AVENUE ♦ MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 WMN.SOUTHFLORIDACDC.ORG 786-237-2125 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Arden Shank, Chairman Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida J.S. Rashid, Vice -Chairman Collaborative Development Corporation Oliver Gross, Treasurer New Urban Development, LLC Maria Coto, Secretary Partners for Self -Employment, Inc Gretchen Beesing Catalyst Miami Stephanie Berman -Eisenberg Carrfour Supportive Housing Elaine Black Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust Ana Castilla TD Bank Mary Ann Cruz Mercantil Commercebank Kymberlee Curry Smith Kymberlee Curry Smith, PA Sam Diller Haitian American Community Development Corporation Barbara lbarra Miami Homes for All Doug Mayer Stone Soup Development Juan Rojas Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust Barbara Romani Citi Community Development Sandra Seals National Equity Fund Myrna Sonora Hispanic Business Initiative Fund Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk To: City A Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Touching Miami with Love, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Touching Miami with Love has been offering hope, opportunities, and resources to families and individuals of Overtown and West Homestead since 1995. We offer a year-round high school and an accredited grade school age enrichment child care program with in -school coordination and case management services in parallel to our parent support programs. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years. Lotus House provides much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Touching Miami with Love By: �� J Name/TitI: Jason, Pittman, Director Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 01-3279, Miami, FL 33101 OVERTOWN SITE: 711 NW 6th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 T: 305-416-0435 WEST HOMESTEAD SITE: 1350 SW 4th Street, Homestead, FL 33030 T: 305-242-1418 WWW.TOUCHINGMIAMIWITHLOVE.ORG Jllealth UNIVERSITY OF MIAM1 HEALTH SYSTEM Laurice B. Gardner, M.D. :AII/4 r uw:ranrr f .1lirlrYi;;r Devi)* elrr a;1,,n r,r,,11)9Iir7 Date: February 16, 2016 UNIVERSITY OF AMTAMT `l.-IO(it, of ,tEl)I(1NE To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Govemment Officials ge: Lotus Village: a project of the Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., benefiting Lotus House -omen's Shelter Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, I am writing to support the proposed Lotus Village Project. In my role as Executive Dean for Education and Health Policy at the Miller School of Medicine I have been both impressed by the work the Lotus House performs and extremely supportive of the efforts of our students and faculty. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and the community for the past decade. I support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth, and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness in a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resotnces needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in the community -to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of iife:r I fully support the Lotus Village Project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. I look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on O7 14 2016 City Clerk P.D. Bo: 016760 (R-:81 I .11msd, FL.33101 1600 .N11- 10th ..- 1rr;rra, 10151.3 1140 I .tIianrr, PI- 33136 Ph: 305- 43.1253 I Fay: 305-243-9060 Date: February 15th, 2016 Lotus Village: a project of the Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., benefiting Lotus House Women's Shelter To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, I am writing to support the proposed Lotus Village Project. I have been a faculty volunteer with our DOCS program for many years and I have personally seen the benefits of our support to this underserved community. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and the community for the past decade. I support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth, and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness in a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in the community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village Project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. I look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Respectfully, E. Robert Schwartz M.D. Professor and Chair Department of Family Medicine and Community Health University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Chief of Service, Family Medicine, Jackson Health System Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Date: 2-1 Lotus Village: a project of the Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., benefiting Lotus House Women's Shelter To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, (a' 1 Cr \\ ct. V J .' 1 S , am writing to support the proposed Lotus Village Project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and the community for the past decade. I support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth, and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness in a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in the community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village Project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. I look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Best regards, 2J__.. Ariana Weisz Department of Community Service (DOCS) Clinics Director University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Date: Z�U�1lx Lotus Village: a project of the Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., benefiting Lotus House Women Shelter To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, t/- ✓l , am writing to support the proposed Lotus Village Project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and the comrnunity for the past decade. I support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth, and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus IIouse successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness in a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in the community to heal, learn. grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village Project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. I look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Best regards, Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Date:11/- l'w Lotus Village: a project of the Lotus Endowment Fund, lnc., benefiting Lotus House Women's Shelter To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, I. I�ti fit^ `,(4 , am writing to support the proposed Lotus Village Project, n � Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and the community for the past decade. I support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth, and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness in a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in the community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. f fully support the Lotus Village Project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. I look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! C2-/ 517c t2 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Date: 2 G- % Lotus Village: a project of the Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., benefiting Lotus House Women's Shelter To: City of Miami Commission Board Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Miami Dade County Conurdssion All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Mernbeis, and Other Government Officials, , am writing to support the proposed Lotus Village Project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and the community for the past decade. I support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth, and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive map -around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness in a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in the community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village Project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. I look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services, Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you; Best regards, "9J J /L1 Cigar_--r_ cC} y_ .+^.tu,v^f - f C (.6 Submitted into the public record for items) PZ_ on 07 14 2016, City Clerk January 11, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Urgent, Inc. we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Urgent, Inc. is a youth and community development organization dedicated to empowering young minds to transform their communities. Urgent is an anchoring community based organization headquartered in Overtown for over 20 years. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years. They have provided much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Saliha Nelson Vice President o irw IS-indtla s...Kri.,, rr.sIN041^ t..Kt1', .r.; wvo-,prrncmg r ut D.0 h't JI e• fl t' J? tSt! Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Center for Empowerment & Education 1000 NW 1't Ave. Ste 100 Miami, FL 33136 786-581-7821(0) 1866-811-7778 (F) I URL: www.urgentinc.org ! E-Mail: office@urgentinc.org Board of Directors Janet Altman Chair Johnette L. Hardiman Vice Chair Joy McKenna Treasurer Brigette Lumpkins Secretary Joann Soman Immediate Past Chair Ellen Shishko Alumnae Council Emeritus Member Gloria Barbier Marjorie Baron Gabrielle Barragan Leticia Carrazana April Boyer Duff Beverly Greenberg Cynthia Barnett Hibnick Shelley Jacoby Rebecca Laracuente Grace C. Lopez Diane Sugimoto Jennifer Williams Marilynn Gladstone Founder Marilyn March Executive Director 7412 Sunset Drive Miami, FL 33143 (305) 441-0506 (phone) (305) 441-0406 (fax) rmersf,Irom am THE WOMEN'S FUND MIAMI-DADE January 21, 2015 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of The Women's Fund Miami -Dade, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. The Women's Fund is the recognized leading grant maker, advocate, and convener of community members for women's and girls' issues in South Florida and the only organization in Miami -Dade that directs all of its energy toward creating equal opportunity, access and influence for women and girls. As one of the very first funders of Lotus House, our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We are very excited about and fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. We are well acquainted with the excellent standards that they hold themselves to and have every reason to believe that this project will be as outstanding as every other program that Lotus House has done thus far. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! \Sincerely, Marilyn March Executive Director Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WYNWOOD July 13, 2016 Dear City of Miami Commissioners: I am writing this letter on behalf of the Wynwood Business Improvement District's Board of Directors which represents over 400 Properties in the Wynwood Area. At the Board's, regularly -scheduled meeting on July 13, 2016 a motion was unanimously approved to support the Lotus Village Project. For nearly a decade, Constance Collins and Lotus House have provided shelter with comprehensive services to women, youth and children experiencing homelessness, while providing a safe home on a daily basis. The redevelopment of Lotus House facilities will provide increased shelter capacity and will enable the expansion of support services desperately needed for homeless women, youth and children throughout Miami. For all of these reasons, the Board fully supports this project. Thank you for your consideration, Tom C u ritore Executive Director of the Wynwood Business Improvement District Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Qiurti of the 'J: prn Ivor (CONGREGATIONAL) UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 6001 N.W. 81N AVENIJF. (REV. DR. HENRY CURTIS MCDOWELLWAY) MIAMI. FLORIDA 33127 Rev. Dr. R. Joaquin Willis, Pastor Telephone: 305-759-0373 Fax: 305-759 759-931 1 E-mail: secretary@churchoftheopendoormiami.org Webs ite:churchoftheopendoorm iarni.org February 19, 2016 Mr. Francisco Garcia Planning & Zoning Director 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Mr. Garcia: On behalf of Church of the Open Door, located in Miami, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our church has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addressed an issue which helped one of our homelessness church members, Miss Rai Johnson, and they did so with a unique, holistic approach offering her sanctuary, support, education and the resources needed for her healing. We know of many individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community and they help all they could accommodate to heal, learn, grow and build foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide ore of the needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! In Christ, 0- emu. i ► �- - Rev. Dr. R. Joaquin Willis, Pastor cc: Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 07 14 2016, City Clerk Rev. Wiiie Cook, M_D1V Senior Pastor January 27°1. 2016 ,Thg.Aftj4R AKE CHURCH Bethel Afrrarm Methodist Episcopal Churrh 245 N.W. 6T" Street 305-371-9102 Office Miami, Ffor dicta 33136 305-379-2603 Fax To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Greater Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness_ Lotus House sutssfuly addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, Team, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional opacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotu liage appli Lion and project. Thank youl Sincerely, Submitted into the public Greater Bethel African Meth ist Episcopal Church record for item(s) PZ.S on 07/14 2016 City Clerk "We are building the Kingdom of God here on earth through the Word, Worship and Fellowship" To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission AU of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, We, the undersigned, are faith -based organizations in Overtown, and are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village Project. We are also property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed updated and additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Name of Organization: H� 5 is it c A4,H C hurc,) Print Name (Individual, Corporation or Organization) Address of Overtown Property: 301 NW 61 fh 51-reef (dad 1;1.m; - 33 3 Signature: . / ' b� Optional: Email: 17;51af i-t Obeli Phone: 305 -3 7,- Please if you own more than one property, complete additional letters or list all properties. Thank you! Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 2 �w.oag Wal,, F f d'OO ._/�ta Ata.JJIZ5 Bishop Billy Baskin Senior Pastor Bishop Catherine P. Baskin Co -Pastor OFFICE (305) 625-7246 (800)741-1889 FAX (305) 620-7125 DATE: TO: January 21, 2016 City of Miami Commission Members of The Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami -Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and other Govemment Officials: On behalf of the Lotus Village, this communication is in support of the pro- posed Lotus Village Project. Our church are supporters of the vision of Lotus House, which provides much needed emergency housing and other resources for the women, youth and chil- dren in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering tempo- rary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around service to heal and rebuild lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique holistic approach offering sanctuary support, education and resources needed for individuals; and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and rebuild the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus house and women, youth and children experienc- ing homelessness, as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus house and its Overtown neighbor- hoods. It would be unfortunate for those whom the Lotus House serves, not to receive approval; please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thanking you in advance. Sincerely, Senior Pastor o-Pastor/ Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016 City Clerk PASTORAL STAFF Alvin W. Bunis, Jr. Senior Pastor Moira M. McGuinn Associate Pastor Abel Cotelo Associate Pastor CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Cindy Smith Director for Sunday School, Christian Education and Fellowship MUSIC STAFF Mary Adelyn Kauffman Organist and Director of Music PLYMOUTH PRESCHOOL Annie Booker Director Chrissy Rabi Assistant Director UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3400 DEVON ROAD COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA 33133 305-444-6521 W W W . PLYM OUTHMIAMLO RG April 15, 2016 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to express the strong support of Plymouth Congregational Church for the work of Lotus House. Lotus House provides vital services to some of the most vulnerable members of our society, and deserves the support of our entire community. Since 2004, Lotus House has provided sanctuary and support for homeless women and children. From its base in Overtown, it has helped literally thousands of women and children who usually have nowhere else to turn in times of personal crisis. It is more than a homeless shelter: it provides wrap -around services that include medical care, daycare for children, dining, and other support to help these most vulnerable people get back on their feet. Although it is best known for offering emergency housing for homeless women and children, Lotus House also serves members of the Overtown community with free "well women exams" and family holiday parties. Lotus House is seeking to increase its ability to serve those in need, and build a full-time health clinic and daycare. This will make it an even greater contributor to our community. Lotus House makes extraordinary contributions to the civic life of our community. We admire its work, and invite others to join us in supporting its mission. Sincerely, cAliley Chair, Board of Trustees Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, We, the undersigned, are property owners of Overtown, and are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village Project. We are property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed updated and additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! 11.--a", �v9--t.44._S Optional: Email: Name: -A 5 , u- S /'- e (Individual orp ratio or/yOrganization Print Nam---f Address of Overtawn Property: / -3 2-a- A) Lc) 3 (2 d . i4 Pam. Phone: 3-06=3gz'315 9/1A.ibet IAA l 3/" .'s' Signature:AA-.-1--Zi2- iLic--74--7 _.- Please if Thank y own more than one property, complete'Idlfional letters or list all properties. Cd Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 2 ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 1910 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. St. Stephen's (2750 McFarlane Road, Miami FL 33133) is one of the oldest churches in Miami and throughout our history we have been committed to working for social justice and to help our surrounding community. We have been especially pleased to help Lotus House for many year. Lotus House provides much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Unlike many homeless facilities which limit the stay of their guests and can only provide simple shelter and food, Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering not only sanctuary, but support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! rely, Wilifred Allen-Faiella, Rector St. Stephen's Episcopal Church The Heart of the Grove, and Reaching Beyond 2750 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 - T.305.448.2601 F.305.448.21 www.ststephenscg.org Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk t'II I TEMPLE BETH AM Embracing Jewish Life To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, As a Jewish person and a religious leader, 1 understand protecting women and children is a priority placed upon us by our Higher Power. Weather you believe in God or not, we serve our higher selves when take care of those who need our help. So, today I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our congregation has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Rabbi Rachel Greengrass Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07114/2016, City Clerk The Janet l and Richard Ydnian Campus 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest, Florida 33156 t 305 667 6667 1 f 305 662 8619 1 wccw.tbaui.org Jeremy Barras, Senior Rabbi Rachelle F. Nelson, D.M., Cantor Rachel G. Greengrass, M.A.R.E., Rabbi Judith R. Kempler, Rabbi Herbert M. Baumgard, D.H.L., D.D., Founding Rabbi Emeritus Terry A. Bookman, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus OFFICERS William Grossman, President Dantela Zanzuri•Beiner, Executive Vice President Richard Siegel, Treasurer VICE PRESIDENTS Dan Kottsky, Administration Steven Solomon, Communications Lauren Amron, Day School Judy Gilbert -Gould, Development Adrienne Messing, Events & Engagement Michelle Sarason, Membership Debra Frank, Programming Tracey Spiegelman, Religious Lile Lisa Heller Green, likkun Olam Dan Levine, Youth & Education Lisse Kravetz, Recording Secretary Stuart Ratzan, Corresponding Secretary Adrian Dubow, Immediate Past President Susan L. Henkin, Immediately Preceding Past President Gary Davis, Esq., Temple Counsel BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rachel Bailine Robert Behar Jason Davis Norman Efnspruch Dan Farkas Hon. Alan S. Fine Larry Forman Teri Golden Hanoi Hettinger Amy Hottub Susan Lampen Chad Lang Jeremy Leathe John Lederman Jennifer Levin Abbe Liebling Jeffrey Marcus Donald McClaskey Alex Moskovitz Darin Schatzman Ed Schmidt Ed Schwartz Karen Zinn AUXILIARY BOARD MEMBERS Steven Foldes & Howard Wolofsky, Board of Trustees Melissa Buckner, Day School Board Dan Weinbach, Youth Engagement/Religious School Board Nathalie Cartetta & Leonor Kluger, PATIO Jeanne Kushner, PSTARS Pamela Lear, Sisterhood Remy Farkas, BAFTY MEMBER PAST PRESIDENTS Herman Feldman Samuel Steen William Silver Al Leibert Evelyn Goodman Michael Weisberg Gary Cohen Robert Berrin Mel Rappaport Lily Servlansky Joe Jacoby Bea Citron Jodi Hessel Robert Schatzman Howard Wolofsky Richard W. Hoffman ADMINISTRATION Robert Hersh, Executive Director Deborah R. Starr, Ed.D., Head of Day School Tamara Donnenfeld, M.A.R.E., R.J.E., Lifelong Learning Director Lenore Kipper, D.N.L., R.J.E., Judaic Studies Director Emerita John Wenzel, Finance Director Rita Diaz, Membership Director Shari Debowsky, Campus Logistics Director Sharon Levi, Securely Director Michelle Cohen, Campus Activities Director Jacki Altman, Youth Engagement Director ®a ,.q°Temple f 1�ey Beth Sholom O i5V) ri>2 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Temple Beth Sholom, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Rabbi Gayle Pomerantz Temple Beth Sholom Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 4144 Chase Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140 T 305.538.7231 F 305.531 .4248 tbsmb.org RABBI M. THOMAS HEYN Spiritual Leader JOEL A. BERGER Executive Director DR. ALAN MASON Director of Music BOARD OF TRUSTEES DOUGLAS M. JACOBS President LANCE HARKE Vice President -Administration JULIA ZAIAS, D.V.M., Ph D. Vice President -Education HOWARD D. GOLDSTEIN Vice President -Fundraising BRIAN HIRSCH Vice President -Membership DIANE KING Vice President -Religious Affairs ROBERT GLAZIER' Secretary MARK WALKER, M.D. Treasurer LINDA DATKO BEN KUEHNE` MACADAM GLINN JONATHAN NEUMAN JOAN L. SCHAEFFER' TERRY TASKER ROBERT WAXMAN HENRY E. WOLFF, JR' PAST PRESIDENTS PETER BERMONT DR JOAN BORNSTEIN MARSHA B. ELSER ROBERT GLAZER JANE KAHN JACOBS BEN KUEHNE MICHAEL D. OROVITZ NORMA A. OROVITZ CANDACE RUSKIN JOAN L. SCHAEFFER JACK SCHILLINGER GERALD K. SCHWARTZ MICHAEL A. SILVER STANLEY G. TATE HENRY E. WOLFF, JR. SISTERHOOD CO -PRESIDENTS SUSANN GOLDBERG WENDY SALTZBURG BROTHERHOOD PRESIDENT AV1 FLASHENBURG A6VISORY COUNCIL JOAN L. SCHAEFFER' Chair LEONARD L. ABESS JOE FARCUS MICHAEL GRAUBERT, M.D. SEYMOUR HECKER JOHN KANTER BETSY KAPLAN EDYTHE KERNESS ELTON J.KERNESS LAVVRENCE LEITNER MARLIN LEWiS MERRIMANN BUDD MAYER RICHARD MILSTEIN S. RONALD PALLOT NEIL ROLLNICK KENNETH D. ROSEN NEIL SCHAFFEL BRENDA SHAPIRO SANDRA SIMON MARK TEITELBAUM `PAST PRESIDENT Eempie 1 s ra et of Greater Miomi Celebrating Jewish Life in Downtown Miami To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Temple Israel of Greater Miami, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to he& and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Rabbi MosiYe Th as Heyn Spiritual Leader, Temple Israel of Greater Miami Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk TEMPLE ISRAEL OF GREATER MIAMI 137 N.E. 19`^ STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132.1010 TEL: 305-573-5900 FAX 305-573-5904 WEBSJTE: vtirn.templeisraeLnet EMAIL: info(rdtempleisreer net To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, We, the undersigned, are faith based organizations in Overtown, and are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village Project. We are also property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, leam, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed updated and additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Name of Organization: rLC.- S0k Aqr1.9"-'' •=1 ( Print Name (individual, Corporation or Organization) Address of Overtown Property: ,50 10 Lt...) ALie., yt_ 3316 -- Signature: Optional: Email: Phone: 3.06 3(o2- 5i051 2 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk TRINITY CATHEDRAL 464 N.E. 16th Street, Miami, FL 33132 (786) 888-6691 dean®trinitymiarni.org The Very Reverend Douglas Wm McCaleb, Dean To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, located at the corner of N. Bayshore Dr., and the Venetian Causeway, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Historic Trinity Cathedral, since its founding in 1896, has sought to be a beacon of hope in downtown Miami. By supporting like-minded organizations, such as Lotus House, we hope to extend our spiritual community of healing, inclusion, challenge and compassion. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness, as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! The Very Rev. Douglas Wm McCaleb Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk unit on the Bay February 2, 2016 A positive path for spiritual living. Dear Commissioners,��JJBoard Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of (/4vi� Cm./12 E'c? f , we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village pfoject. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, [NAME OF ORGANIZATION By: 4-SS 0 fe /f' /‘-)/s7`t' Namelrtle: 8T-W 411 NE 215` Street, Miami, FL 33137 1 info@unityonthebay.org www.unityonthebay.org 1 305-573-9191 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Property Owners and Neighbors Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk BIG LEAGUE MANAGEMENT REAL ESTATE PO Box 403353 Miami Beach, FL 33140 Phone: (305) 767-7899 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Big League Management, LLC, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We are property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House and work collaboratively with Lotus House in their efforts to provide much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and the Overtown neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Big League Management By: gan - Manager Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, We, the undersigned, are property owners of Overtown, and are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village Project. We are property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and -our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed updated and additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Name: DPrV CA-6 1%'rr.[ i 5 U-c- Print Name (individual, Corporation or Organization) Address of Overtown Property: 63 "; NIL) 2 a1 A-V-6 / I`1 fA-1 t / �2 � 31.36 Signature: a‘e(9 Please if you own more than ne property, complete additional letters or list all properties. Optional: Email: Phone: Thank you! 2 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk sium t T HE GOL DM AN PR OPER TIES COMP A N Y . To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Goldman Properties, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We are property owners in the Wynwood neighborhood just north of the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. In addition to its work in Overtown, the Lotus House also provided employment to women through our Wynwood Business Improvement District. We support the important work of Lotus House and work collaboratively with Lotus House in their efforts to provide much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and the Overtown neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please appr ve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Submitted into the public Sincerely record for item(s) PZ.5 Josep urst on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Man gi g Director • New York 110 Greene Street, Suite 500 New York. NY 10012 Phone: (212) 226-3100 • Miami 804 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139 Phone: (305) 531-4411 ♦ Philadelphia • Wynwood 1315 Walnut Street. Suite 1401 2750 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 20A Philadelphia, PA 19107 M,ami, FL 33127 Phone: (215i735-2955 Phone: (305) 576-3334 www.go:dmanproperties.corn Lombardi PROPERTIES To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Lombardi Properties, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We are property owners in the Wynwood neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House and work collaboratively with Lotus House in their efforts to provide much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and the Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, [NAME OF ORGANIZATIO By: Name/Title: j't i1O LOIYIANUE / PLEs1O Jr Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Lombardi PROPERTIES 167 N.W. 25 St. Miami, FL 33127 OFFICE 305.695.1600 FAX 305.695.1601 www.lomherdiproperties.com MIAMI SHINES LLC To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of MIAMI SHINES LLC, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We are property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Actually, we own a multifamily building, just across the street from Lotus House, at 1540 NW 9 PL, Miami, Florida (33136) Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the ,important work of Lotus House, and work collaboratively with Lotus House in their efforts to provide much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellnes$,penter serving Lotus House and the Overtown neighborhood. We look forwardto working with them in the redevelopment and expansa.on}of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, MIAMI SHINES LLC � / By: Name/Title: Cdu ' Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk VACATION MANAGEMENT LLC To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of VACATION MANAGEMENT LLC, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We are property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Actually, we own 2 properties in the area, 161 NW 15 ST, Miami, Florida (33136) and 461 NW 9 ST, Miami, Florida (33136) Both properties are multifamily buildings. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House and work collaboratively with Lotus House in their efforts to provide much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community •to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and the Overtown neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank youl. Sincerely, VACATION MANAGEMENT LL i . By: Name/Title: keo 6L-, i i - C7uVL Sulbmitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk HAD LAN MANAGEMENT I ' ' MI, INVESTMENTS 1545 NW 8th AVE SUITE #115, MIAMI FL 33136 786-506-3067 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Nadlan Management we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We are property owners / Managers in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Some of our properties are: 1535-1541 NW 1 Place 1533 NW 2 Ave 190 NW 16 Street 1540-50-60 NW 1 Court 123 NW 15 Street 225 NW 16 Street Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House and work collaboratively with Lotus House in their efforts to provide much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, leam, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and the vertown neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment - expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lot , s Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Nadlan Manage By: /Title: Sidney Kahn, Nadlan Management Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk J To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, We, the undersigned, are property owners of Overtown, and are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village Project. We are property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap -around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, team, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed updated and additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank youl Name: JJtJu_g.h. tP :°_n do 1 y• sJ L• 1 -3a hn3oh Print Name (Individual, Corporation or Organization) Address of Overtown Property: ryv-t 1,1. 1. I•3j Signature: Alt-V4-h-C42-1)-7---- 11-401-/A-A-at Optional: Email: Phone: 3 0.3'37aJa?Y Please if you own more than one property, complete additional letters or list all properties. Thank you! Gwendolyn Johnson Apt 1437 NW 1st Place, Miami, FL 33136-1977 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 2 -- -�, N j J . iti.6t _,rn & p -. tal ry i, will' Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk