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Resolution R-17-0421
Legislation
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 2748 Final Action Date: 9/19/2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
RENAMING "SPOIL ISLAND A," LOCATED IN BISCAYNE BAY
APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER (1/4) MILE SOUTHEAST OF THE
TERMINUS OF KIRK STREET AND SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS DEPICTED IN "EXHIBIT A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED,
TO "CAPTAIN STUART SORG ISLAND," IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN STUART
SORG, UNITED STATES NAVY, RETIRED, FOR HIS DEDICATION AND
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF MIAMI WATERFRONT AND THE WATERFRONT
ADVISORY BOARD; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTION
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE RENAMING OF SAID ISLAND.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Wifredo (Willy) Gort
WHEREAS, the City of Miami owns the property located in Biscayne Bay approximately
one quarter (1/4) mile southeast of the terminus of Kirk Street and South Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida, commonly known as "Spoil Island A" as evidenced by "Exhibit A", attached and
incorporated; and
WHEREAS, Captain Stuart Sorg dedicated his life to public service, including service in
the United States Navy for a combined twenty-six (26) years with tours in the Korean and
Vietnam Wars and rising to the rank of a distinguished Navy SEAL; and
WHEREAS, Captain Stuart Sorg was a long-time devoted member of the City of Miami
("City") Waterfront Advisory Board and the predecessor Miami Waterfront Board ("Board"); and
WHEREAS, Captain Stuart Sorg served with distinction on the Board since its formation
in the 1980s, including multiple terms as Chairperson of the Board, until his passing on May 18,
2017; and
WHEREAS, as Chairperson of the Board, Captain Stuart Sorg participated significantly
in the process of the City's adoption of the Coconut Grove Waterfront Master Plan and was an
important advocate for waterfront preservation; and
WHEREAS, Captain Stuart Sorg was a devoted and passionate advocate of Biscayne
Bay and the Coconut Grove waterfront, was involved in many maritime and sailing activities and
organizations in the community, and exhibited great compassion and care for the Spoil Islands
in Biscayne Bay; and
WHEREAS, Captain Stuart Sorg contributed to the community through his avid
participation and membership in both the Coconut Grove Sailing Club and the Coral Reef Yacht
Club; and
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File ID: 2748 Enactment Number: R-17-0421
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2017, Mayor Tomas Regalado recommended that the City
Commission rename "Spoil Island A" to "Captain Stuart Sorg Island" with a proclamation and
memorial tribute from the City; and
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2017, the Board recognized Captain Stuart Sorg with
recognition and a certificate of appreciation; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Board wish to express their gratitude to Captain Stuart
Sorg for his steadfast commitment to the City's waterfront for the benefit of current and future
residents of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission renames "Spoil Island A", located in Biscayne Bay
approximately one quarter (1/4) mile southeast of the terminus of Kirk Street and South
Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida, as depicted in "Exhibit A", attached and incorporated, to
"Captain Stuart Sorg Island."
Section 3. The City Manager is directed to take all administrative actions necessary
to effectuate the renaming of said island.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.'
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
1 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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