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Home My WebLink AboutCC 07-14-16 SR Letters of SupportLETTERS OF SUPPORT AMENDING MIAMI 21, ARTICLES 1 & 3 CREATING A NEW ARTICLE 11 ENTITLED "ART IN PUBLIC PLACES" 16-00315ZT NA, lAnnIRFACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel. 305-673-7010 Fax: 305-673-7782 Jimmy Morales, City Manager Tel. 305-673-7010, Fax: 305-673-7782 January 28, 2016 City of Miami Department of Planning and Zoning Land Development Division 444 SW 2" Avenue Miami, FL 33130 Dear Honorable Members Planning and Zoning Appeals Board, am writing to express my support for the City of Miami Planning and Zoning Appeals Board adopting a Public Art Ordinance which is scheduled to go before the Board on February 17, 2016. Public art has been proven to provide an educational experience that is accessible and welcoming to all residents and visitors and consistently impacts the community in a positive way. The City of Miami Beach Art in Public Places program has been an important part of the cultural landscape in Miami Beach for more than 20 years. Currently, the program is in the process of commissioning six (6) internationally recognized artists for the Miami Beach Convention Center Renovation and Expansion project, with an estimated public art contribution of $7,000,000. The proposed works by these artists exemplify Miami Beach's prestigious quality commitment to commission world class works of public art. The commissioning of these public art works elevates any public art program to a whole new level, bringing artists to the community. In closing, South Florida's cultural scene is growing at an accelerated pace — a pace driven by public art programs throughout Miami -Dade County and the addition of a similar program in the City of Miami will undoubtedly enhance the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County. S cerely, ••—rales C ty Manager MIAMI VF-R ART FAIR 2016 DECEMBER 1- 4 FAIR LOCATION JAMES L KNIGHT CENTER MIAMI CONVENTION CENTER SmBSE 2ND AVE. MIAMI, FL OFFICES: 1800 N BAYSHORE DR, CP1, MIAMI, FL 33132 T 305.395.3599 T 212.537.6807 M 973.270.7774 INFO®MIAMIRIV ERARTFAIR.COM MIAMIRI V ERARTFAIR.COM INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR DECEMBER 1 - 4, 2016 January 26, 2016 Department of Planning and Zoning Land Development Division 444 SW 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33130 Re: Art in Public Places Ordinance Honorable members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board: It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter of support on behalf of the Miami River Art Fair, herein after referred to as Nina Torres. Nina Torres commends the City of Miami for taking the initiative in estab- lishing a Public Art Program and crafting legislation that contributes to the aesthetic character of the built environment and to the cultural en- richment of the City of Miami and the surrounding communities. Nina Torres commends city staff, in particular the Planning and Zon- ing Departments Land Development Division which has been working diligently for the past several months to craft such thorough legislation in support of the of arts. With this said, we kindly request that the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board approve the Public Art Ordi- nance as presented by staff. Sincerely, Nina Torres Founder and Executive Director Miami River Art Fair NINA TORRES I FINE ART irii ??nina orresti heart.corn 1).3 3 1 a t2 ' 3(.E3307 I c. (3.2 O_71 January 25, 2016 Department of Planning and Zoning Land Development Division 444 SW 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33130 Re: Art in Public Places Ordinance Honorable members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board: It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter of support on behalf of Nina Torres Fine Art gallery, herein after referred to as Nina Torres. Nina Torres commends the City of Miami for taking the initiative in establishing a Public Art Program and crafting legislation that contributes to the aesthetic character of the built environment and to the cultural enrichment of the City of Miami and the surrounding communities. Nina Torres commends city staff, in particular the Planning and Zoning Departments Land Development Division which has been working diligently for the past several months to craft such thorough legislation in support of the of arts. With this said, we kindly request that the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board approve the Public Art Ordinance as presented by staff. Sincerely, Nina Torres Director and Chief Curator Nina Torres Fine Art Arts and Entertainment District 11800 N Bayshore Dr. CP1, Miami FI. 33132 I www.ninatorresfineart.com THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER The City Beautiful April 6, 2016 Daniel J. Alfonso, City Manager City of Miami 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 10th Floor Miami, FL 33130 Re: Article 11 entitled "Art in Public Places" 16-00315ZT Dear Mr. nso: CITY HALL 405 BILTMORE WAY CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 Congratulations on the City of Miami's proposed Ordinance amendment and the inclusion of Article 11 dedicated to Art in Public Places! As a neighboring City, we are thrilled to express our support for the Ordinance and your vision to enrich Miami with the welcoming and engaging experience public art offers. Following a proud history of incorporating public art into the fabric of our community, the City of Coral Gables formally adopted our Art in Public Places Ordinance in 2007 and later began collecting fees toward the program. As a result, the City commissioned, and is in the final stages of installing, an outstanding monumental artwork consisting of two sculptures by world-renowned artist Alice Aycock. Soon, we will be commissioning our next iconic artworks as part of the eagerly anticipated Miracle Mile Streetscape development project. In addition to the spectacular presence of quality artworks, Coral Gables is conscious of the broad scope and reflection of our community that such artworks have for visitors and residents working and shopping during the day or relaxing at night. With the growing number of public art programs established in neighboring cities and through the excellence of Miami-Dade's Art in Public Places program, every person can have a free and fluid cultural experience as they travel between our Cities and throughout the County. We can all be proud to share in such a legacy. We wish you continued success and prosperity. Since Cathy Swaison-Rivenbark, ICMA-CM, AICP, CEcD City Mana er cc: Francisco Garcia, Department Director of Planning & Zoning ✓ P.O. BOX 141549 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 331 14-1549 (305) 460-5201