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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal - Brett Bibeau - Miami River Commission LetterPolicy Committee: Governor of State of Florida Mr. Rick Scott Designee: Ms. Patricia Harris Chair of Miami -Dade Delegation Representative Kionne McGhee Chair of Governing Board of South Florida Water Management District Mr. Daniel O'Keefe Miami -Dade State Attorney Ms. Katherine Fernandez -Rundle Designee: Mr. David Maer Mayor of Miami -Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez Designee: Mr. Frank Balzebre City of Miami Mayor Mayor Francis Suarez City of Miami Commissioner Commissioner Wifredo Gort Miami -Dade County Commissioner Commissioner Bruno Barreiro Designee: Ms. Marlene Ayala Chair of Miami River Marine Group Mr. Bruce Brown Designee: Mr. Richard Dubin Chair of Marine Council Mr. Michael Karcher Designee: Mr. Phil Everingham Executive Director of Downtown Development Authority Ms. Alyce Robertson Designee: Mr. Neal Schafers Chair of Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Mr. Alfred Sanchez Designee: Ms. Sandy O'Neil Neigborhood Representative Appointed by City of Miami Commission Dr. Ernest Martin Designee: Mr. Tom Kimen Neigborhood Representative Appointed by Miarni-Dade Commission Ms. Sallye Jude Representative from Environmental or Civic Organization Appointed by the Governor Mr. Floracio Stuart Aguirre Member at Large Appointed by the Mr.overnor CLuis Garcia Designee: Mr. John Michael Cornell Member at Large Appointed by Miami -Dade Ctxnmission Ms. Sara Babun Designee: Ms. Roselvic Nogucra Member at Large Appointed by City of Miami Commission Mr. Manny Prieguez Managing Director Mr. Brett Bibcau :-1-`3 ] - hint 14,A Miami River Commission do Robert King High 1407 NW 7' Street, Suite 2 Miami, Florida 33125 Office: (305) 644-0544 BrettBibeau@MiamiRiverComtniss on.org www.miamirivetrommission.org September 27, 2018 City of Miami Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Re: PZ.30 - Recommendation of Approval Dear Honorable City Commission: I respectfully recommend approval of agenda item PZ.30, which maintains the zoning code's current requirements for the public Miami River Greenway. The public Miami River Greenway is being implemented consistent with the City of Miami's adopted Comprehensive Plan, Miami River Greenway Action Plan, Parks Master Plan, Miami River Corridor Urban Infrll Plan and the Miami River Corridor Multi -Modal Transportation Plan. Thanks to a strong positive partnership between the public and private sectors, 6.5 miles or 65% of the public Miami River Greenway is complete, with 3.5 miles or 35% remaining to be constructed. The Miami River Greenway is significantly improving the natural environment and economy, with over 8,000 connecting new residential units, additional 7,450 approved residential units, major hotels with an additional 3 approved hotels featuring 1,160 new rooms, 23 operating restaurants with an additional 23 planned restaurants, over 550,000 square feet of retail currently under construction, etc. The Miami River Greenway serves as a safe transportation route for alternate forms of transportation like bicycles and pedestrians, and directly connects with 2 Metro -Rail stations and 2 Metro -Mover stations, therefore reduces vehicular traffic, gas consumption, and carbon emissions. In addition, walking and biking on the Miami River Greenway improves your physical health. Your time and continued strong support for completing the public Miami River Greenway are appreciated, Sincerely, Brett Bij Z,VieaA4 beau Managing Director, Miami River Commission ,rs ,(. -1-L- 12z kt?..4, — + Am, 17A i ,,' rY of Cc in/1 �Tt ai'-