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/1i/ // GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU The Official Accredited Destination Marketing Organization for Greater Miami and the Beaches Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 April 23, 2018 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, It is my pleasure to write a letter in support of the Magic City Innovation District, The development is an exciting and innovative proposal that will transform a strategic part of our community. The new neighborhood will contribute to the economic and tourism vitality of the City while preserving and enhancing the local Haitian culture and I ask for your support of this proposal. Preserving the thriving Haitian culture that has existed in the neighborhood along NE 2nd Avenue will future enhance Miami as a global destination. We have met their team and they are committed to become active participants in the local community and the community organizations that have been working within Little Haiti for years. We believe the proposed redevelopment will continue to invest in community and embrace the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti and that is why we are in support of this new and exciting redevelopment. Please join me in support of this new and exciting redevelopment. Thank you, Rolando Aedo, CDME Chief Operating Officer 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2700 • Miami, FL 33131 • USA • 305.539,3000 • MiamlandBeaches.com Enlernahonal offices: kgenlina • Brazil • Canada • Colombia • Ecuador • France • Germany • 'Mexico • Peru • United Kingdom • Venezuela ci Rated on rocyriea payer Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33131 Dear Commissioners, I would like to express my support for the Magic City Innovation District. I am Haitian American, and the owner of several businesses in Little Haiti. 1. Piman Bouk Radio International, 1360am and 102.3fm. 2. Piman Bouk Bakery 3. Piman Bouk Restaurant 4. Che bebe Restaurant 5. Several other properties I am in support because the proposed Magic City development will provide welcome revitalization and activation of what is now, in many ways, a neglected and rundown part of Miami. I am doing my best to keep the dreams and hopes of the people of Little Haiti alive by operating two reasonably priced Haitian restaurants and a Haitian Bakery in the heart of Little Haiti. Also I have recently purchased my own radio stations and moved the studios to 350 NE 71 St. in Little Haiti. My radio station is considered by many as the Haitian CNN and the voice of the Haitian American Diaspora. Magic City, in my opinion, will be an asset to the entire Little Haiti Community and I hope you will support Little Haiti businesses by supporting the rezoning proposal. Thank you, 1 Nelson Voltaire, (aka Piman Bouk) URBAN EXPERIENCE 212 NE 59` Terrace, Miami 33137 1305.890.2121 j info@muce305.org Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, kW /IVAN EXPERIENCE It is my pleasure to write a letter in support of the Magic City Innovation District. The development is an exciting and innovative proposal that will transform the existing properties and surrounding areas into an interactive and revitalized community. The new neighborhood will contribute to the economic vitality of the City while preserving and enhancing the local Haitian culture and I ask for your support of this proposal. Magic City has been collaborating with the Little Haiti community to ensure that the proposal embraces the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti for decades and to identify partnership and enhancement opportunities. As the owners of the Miami Urban Contemporary Experience, LLC (a resident company at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex) we can attest the work being done. In December of 2017, the Magic City Foundation worked with our team, known for providing local artists an opportunity to exhibit and sale their art work at the Miami Art Week exhibition, Route 1804. This provided visibility of our visual artists in from the neighborhood and the surround area. Furthermore, it allowed our emerging arts administrators and producer additional economic opportunity during the busy art season. We work specifically with residents in District 5 to train talent to participate in the arts economy. By contracting MUCE, Magic City put more than $18,000 back into the residential work force in less than three weeks. Twenty-five temporary jobs were created, and a space for 63 artists was provided for showcase. They are standing behind their promise to preserve the thriving Haitian culture that has existed in the neighborhood along NE 2nd Avenue for decades. As business owners and community activators, MUCE is happy to know that it is a priority for Magic City to bring new fresh ideas to Little Haiti while respecting and engaging the current community. Their team has worked to become active participants in the local community and the community organizations like MUCE, that have been working within Little Haiti for years. We look forward to the growth of Little Haiti with Magic City and believe that with great political stewards of our local funding and needs, responsible decisions for growth and sustainability in Little Haiti will be made with the Magic City Innovation District. The proposed redevelopment will continue to invest in community and embrace the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti. MUCE looks forward to this continued commitment as the vision of Magic City unfolds. Please join me in support of this new and exciting redevelopment. Sincerely, aordatt510W/ Ashlee Thomas & Barthelemy Mervil President & CEO, MUCE Miami Urban Contemporary Experience, LLC Resident Company at Little Haiti Cultural Center 212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami 33137 www.muce305.org f info@muce305.org muce305.org Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American l)ri^r e= Miami. FL 33133 Lear Honorable May or and C'it' C'cmt i .le►tici'. 1 [lye in I .ittic Haiti, and 1 ani I► riling to c,1/43e r e+„ <<< V r ► . n►� community and my family the opportunity to ',how ti,e e ',tr ee Miami what tle can do. If am asking on ite '.upp1`I tlle' Aa .=ee,ttitt" proposal for the Magic City lnnerr ation District l•hc Magic Cite do elopnicnt tir ill, open up public spice. De PronLnadc du Grand Pious Tr ill one, le'tilete„t•i old and new, 2.18 acres of ;t r\alkahlc. laitdscttpe'd CR i. 'space The proposed Train Station, as 'weli as well -placed \top,. within the neighborhood, Mill integrate Little 11.iit a city‘‘ idc Miami community and the refit of the S itishinc tit.11e• Most importantly. the in\estmcut from Magic' t'it. rr:l1 he; an investment in the future for residents of 1 ittle 11:3,t, increased et property taxes will provide much needed funding for neighborhood infrastructure and area schools will enjoy its share of S27 millionn in proiected property tax rcccnuc. The Magic City innovation District is a real chance to make a real difference fbr the future of this community . Support the rceoning proposal and support the future of Little Ilaiti. Yours, Lz 110 ()S Address / f . , 0 f 1 May 05, 2018 Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, I write today to express my full support for the Magic City Innovation District. Today, much of the Little Haiti neighborhood is home to crumbling buildings, unsafe and unused spaces, and old warehouses. The future of the Little Haiti neighborhood rests on the investment from the Magic City development and your decision to approve its forthcoming rezoning proposal. As a small business owner, I need only to look at the numbers: experts are projecting that Magic City will significantly contribute to the Little Haiti neighborhood with over $173 million per year from new residents, hotel visitors, retail patrons, and office users, who will visit the revitalized community. Additionally, the foot traffic generated by the Magic City's green spaces and family -friendly parks will be a breath of fresh air for local entrepreneurs. I ask that you join me in rejuvenating Little Haiti, igniting the potential of the small business community, and restoring one of Miami's most distinct and culturally -rich neighborhoods, Terry Louis 1 March 26, 20111 Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Mayor Suarez and City of Miami Commissioners, On behalf of the Board of Directors and the over 100 children of the Little Haiti FC 1 would like to go on record supporting the proposed Magh City Innovative District. Little Haiti FC is a not -for -profit traveling youth soccer club serving a diverse population of underserved families who live in Little Haiti and surrounding communities. At this time we have competitive soccer teams for boys and girls ranging in age from 5 years old to high school seniors. Little Haiti FC provides opportunities for underserved young people to surpass their own expectations. Little Haiti FC includes academic components to its program and has been sending players (boys and girls) to colleges all over the country on soccer scholarships for the past several years. Children in the program know if they work and study hard, they will be going to college. Magic City understands that the children In the community have a vision, and Magic City has supported the children by providing a provision for their vision. Magic city paid for the ciub's insurance and several miscellaneous expenses for the past two years. We believe Magic City Innovative District Is an asset to the long term development of Little Haiti and we hope you support their rezoning proposal. Coach Gomez Laleau President Little Haiti FC Mian11 Ai:BFB ayside Foundation April 25, 2018 Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, The Miami Bayside Foundation (MBF) is proud to be partnering with Magic City Innovation District (MCID), an organization that is working to positively impact economic development in the Little Haiti community. MBF has partnered with MCID to conduct Small Business Training workshops at the Little Haiti Cultural Center free of cost for minority -owned small businesses in the City of Miami, specifically targeting Little Haiti. MBF draws from a pool of more than 40 professionals, recognized in the community as experts in their field, to educate small-business owners. Some of the subjects covered during the 25-hours are: • General marketing, social media, and branding; • Human Resource management, contracts, insurance, and leases; • Recordkeeping; • Setting up hardware, software and internet security systems; • Cash flow, budgeting, and financial projections (strong focus); • Balance sheets, profit and loss statements; • Development of an executive summary; and, • Presenting to funders. In partnership with MCID, we graduated 22 minority -owned small-business owners from the first series of workshops in the winter of 2018 and will be conducting a second series this summer, for which there is a waiting list of more than 50 small-business owners. One important aspect of the training is ongoing mentoring and networking. Participants develop support networks that include the presenters/teachers and the other small business owners. We enable and strongly suggest the use of these networks to help with their continued business development. We value our partnership with MCID and look forward to fulfilling our mutual long-term goals of job creation and stabilization of minority -owned local businesses in the Little Haiti area. Sincerely, L- , Kathleen Murphy Executive Director 25 SE 2" Avenue, Suite 240 I Miami, Florida 33131 1 305-379-7070 I www.MiarniBaysideFoundation.org Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, I write today to express my full support for the. Magic City Innovation District. Today, much of the Little Haiti neighborhood is home to crumbling buildings, unsafe and unused spaces, and old warehouses. The future of the Little Haiti neighborhood rests on the investment from the Magic City development and your decision to approve its forthcoming rezoning proposal. As a small business owner, 1 need only to look at the numbers: experts are projecting that Magic City will significantly contribute to the Little Haiti neighborhood with over $173 million per year from new residents, hotel visitors, retail patrons, and office users, who will visit the revitalized community. Additionally, the foot traffic generated by the Magic City's green spaces and family -friendly parks will be a breath of fresh air for local entrepreneurs. 1 ask that you join me in rejuvenating Little Haiti, igniting the potential of the small business community, and restoring one of Miami's most distinct and culturally -rich neighborhoods. Yours, Enrique Jose"a Bousa Brewing Company, 7235 NE 4tn ave, Miami, Fl, 33138 `� Providence C_"onlrn iutity Center, L LC March 26, 2018 Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Commissioners, This letter is to show support for the Magic City Innovative District. I am the owner of Providence Community Medical Center, LLC located at 5932 NE 2 Ave in the Little Haiti neighborhood in the City of Miami. We are a Haitian -American family owned business serving residents of Little Haiti and the surrounding communities. We employ over 40 people at the medical clinic and are neighbors to the proposed Magic City innovative District. I am also a radio talk show host and currently have radio shows on WLQY Radio and Piment Bouk Radio. I believe Magic City Innovative District is a dream come true for the Little Haiti Neighborhood. Currently, Little Haiti is in danger of losing the few businesses and Haitian residents it has. The developers of this project have included the local community in every step of the planning process and I believe this development will be what is needed to activate Little Haiti and insure Little Haiti remains Little Haiti. Chief Executive Officer Providence Community Medical Center, LLC 5932 NE Ind Avenue - Miami, FL 33137 - Phone: 305-754-5131 - Fax: 305-397-1117 providence02@yahoo.com Board at Directors Rick Sawyer. Chair Gary rtartfleld Morris Copeland Joseph Marlin June 28, 2018 Magic City Innovation District Foundation 1 SE 3rd Avenue, Suite 2110 Miami, FL 33131 Dear Magic City Innovation District Foundation: Michae Nicole Sr„ MPA President & CEO We sincerely thank you and your organization for your generous donation of $12,400.00 for the purchase of forty (40) laptop computers for participants at our Gang Alternative Technology Enrichment Summer Camp (GATE). Gang Alternative, Inc., is an organization dedicated to providing safe and positive environments for young men and women to learn new skills and enhance their competence socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. As a tax-exempt organization, your gift will further our mission to build character that lasts in children and families through faith -based positive alternatives to youth violence and delinquency by offering a holistic approach to their academic, physical, social and spiritual development. I hope this will be the beginning of great relationship, and that you will be able to take time out of your busy schedule to visit with us and see some of our programs or events in action. Again, thank you for your support. Sincerely, Michael J. Nozile CEO & President Your charitable donation was received by Gang Alternative, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization TAX ID #20- 2630595. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous financial donation. Corporate Office 12000 Biscayne Bauievard Suite 402 North Miami, FL 33181 Office (7861 391-2375 Fox (786) 391-2379 www.MyGA.org "Building Character That Lasts." Central Office 6620 North Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33150 Office (7861 391-2375 Fax (7861391-2379 Miami t_ t, 4_ummissitrn 3500 Pan American f i-i 4 r ti$rrr i, l 33113 Dear f filr'r4N; hl ; Mayor and Cit Commissioners, I wrilc fod;a3 trs)sxptess m) litll support Lot the .Iajic C:rty inni atir n f?isrrici. Toda), :much of the little llaiti neighborhood is home 'hi 4:rumblin; InuiIdtngc, rancatc and unused space.. and old warehouses t'hc future of the I iltlt Irfcaitt ttc iefthtarhirttci rests on the investment ttr rr, the Magic Mitt dt elirpr ent and tour dcLision to approve its forthcoming rezoning proposal. Asa small hustns ti :!.F. •:er. I nw d only to look IA the numhcrs. c+iperts arc pt'oiecti,rg that N. ,. L. City will ±ilgni'icantl% . iity.bi e rt the f 'life Hair] neighborhood :,rlood , i:l OFVer SL73 million per *car from new residcnt5. hotel % isila1rs. retait patrons. and office users. u I u ill 1, istt the revrtaiind cnmetlunity. Add itirntall�, the tint traffic_ venerated h} the ?v1a it L'i! •'s grccn SpACCa and family-friendl parks will he a hrettth of f'rwQh air fol. 'oval yr trvpri:rteurb. f ask that you join me its rc,i naring l.iltle the tr,aecn11BI of the srratall business coommuni.L , and resti rinj one of Miami's ntnsr d:xti net and cu lturall . -riw It iie 1 t rh :rd . •1a e i Address C!: [j 41, oa. 1 �i1 E:Wes Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, I write today to express my full support for the Magic City Innovation District. Today, much of the Little Haiti neighborhood is home to crumbling buildings, unsafe and unused spaces, and old warehouses. The future of the Little Haiti neighborhood rests on the investment from the Magic City development and your decision to approve its forthcoming rezoning proposal. As a small business owner, I need only to look at the numbers: experts are projecting that Magic City will significantly contribute to the Little Haiti neighborhood with over $ 173 million per year from new residents, hotel visitors, retail patrons, and office users, who will visit the revitalized community. Additionally, the foot traffic generated by the Magic City's green spaces and family -friendly parks will be a breath of fresh air for local entrepreneurs. I ask that you join me in rejuvenating Little Haiti, igniting the potential of the small business community, and restoring one of Miami's most distinct and culturally -rich neighborhoods. Yours, Address 74 3. Nt. ,70 Ei 33 ] s ` PURFORC E.�i GR1)UP Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, It is my pleasure to write a letter in support of the Magic City Innovation District. The development is an exciting and innovative proposal that will transform the existing properties and surrounding areas into an interactive and revitalized community. The new neighborhood will contribute to the economic vitality of the City while preserving and enhancing the local Haitian culture and I ask for your support of this proposal. Magic City has been collaborating with the Little Haiti community to ensure that the proposal embraces the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti for decades and to identify partnership and enhancement opportunities. Preserving the thriving Haitian culture that has existed in the neighborhood along NE 2nd Avenue for decades is a priority for Magic City. Their team has worked to become active participants in the local community and the community organizations that have been working within Little Haiti for years. This includes support for several local programs. The proposed redevelopment will continue to invest in community and embrace the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti. Please join me in support of this new and exciting redevelopment. Sincerely, Terry Louis P.O. Box 651654 Miami FL 33168 May 05, 2018 Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, It is my pleasure to write a letter in support of the Magic City Innovation District. The development is an exciting and innovative proposal that will transform the existing properties and surrounding areas into an interactive and revitalized community. The new neighborhood will contribute to the economic vitality of the City while preserving and enhancing the local Haitian culture and I ask for your support of this proposal. Magic City has been collaborating with the Little Haiti community to ensure that the proposal embraces the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti for decades and to identify partnership and enhancement opportunities. Preserving the thriving Haitian culture that has existed in the neighborhood along NE 2nd Avenue for decades is a priority for Magic City. Their team has worked to become active participants in the local community and the community organizations that have been working within Little Haiti for years. This includes support for several local programs. The proposed redevelopment will continue to invest in community and embrace the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti. Please join me in support of this new and exciting redevelopment. SOLUTIONS CAPITAL GROUP, INC dba All. Florida Construction & Roofing 801 NE 167th Street, #314 North Miami Beach, Florida 33162 CGC 1509941, CCC 1327330 March 15, 2018 Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, I am the owner of a small construction company with office in North Miami Beach. I moved to Florida in 1986 from Haiti and Little Haiti was the first town 1 lived with my family for a while before moving to Broward County. I write today to express my full support for the Magic City Innovation District. Today, much of the Little Haiti neighborhood is home to crumbling buildings, unsafe and unused spaces, and old warehouses. The future of the Little Haiti neighborhood rests on the investment from the Magic City development and your decision to approve its forthcoming rezoning proposal. As a small business owner, I need only to look at the numbers: experts are projecting that Magic City will significantly contribute to the Little Haiti neighborhood with over $173 million per year from new residents, hotel visitors, retail patrons, and office users, who will visit the revitalized community. Additionally, the foot traffic generated by the Magic City's green spaces and family - friendly parks will be a breath of fresh air for local entrepreneurs. Most importantly, the investment from Magic City will be an investment in the future for residents of Little Haiti. Increased property taxes will provide much needed funding for neighborhood infrastructure and area schools will enjoy its share of $27 million in projected property tax revenue. The Magic City Innovation District is a real chance to make a real difference for the future of this community. Support the rezoning proposal and support the future of Little Haiti. Sincerely, Viler CHERISOL President, General Contractor 1 Tel.: 954-673-0949, 786-449-9005, 305-300-4026 - Email: info@allflaconstruction.com W W W.ALLFLACO NSTRU CTION.COM MS Cerrbhean hrldlwork SuppPy International Group, Corp. 3333 NW 168th Street Miami Gardens. Florida 33056 • Tel 305-628-3421 • Fnx 305-628-34225 April 3, 2018 Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, I write today to express my full support for the Magic City Innovation District. Today, much of the Little Haiti neighborhood is home to outdated and unsafe buildings. The future of the Little Haiti neighborhood rests on the investment from the Magic City development and your decision to approve its forthcoming rezoning proposal, Not only will small business owners and local residents reap the rewards of over $173 million worth of economic growth from Magic City, but the City of Miami can expect to earn approximately $40 million in permit and impact fees and over $27 million in annual property and sales tax revenue. The Magic City Innovation District will also benefit job -seekers: economists project that the development in Little Haiti will create more than 9,000 direct and indirect full- time jobs, generating over $536 million in annual wages. During the construction phase, Magic City will spawn approximately 870 annual short-term construction jobs, and over $500 million in wages and expenditures. Additionally, the foot traffic generated by the Magic City's green spaces and family -friendly parks will be a breath of fresh air for local entrepreneurs and create a better quality of life for Little Haiti's residents. I ask that you join me in rejuvenating Little Haiti, igniting the potential of the small business cornrnunity, and restoring one of Miami's most distinct and culturally -rich neighborhoods. Yours, Jeff Lozama 3333 NW 168th Street Miami Gardens, Fl 33056 Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, I write today to express my full support for the Magic City Innovation District. Today, much of the Little Haiti neighborhood is home to crumbling buildings, unsafe and unused spaces, and old warehouses. The future of the Little Haiti neighborhood rests on the investment from the Magic City development and your decision to approve its forthcoming rezoning proposal. At the Miami Vr Expo headquarters, we realize that a space such as Magic City Innovation District will lend itself to entities such as ours to provide opportunities for young entrepreneurs in the technology space a chance to break ground in the industry and better their future careers. I need only to look at the numbers: experts are projecting that Magic City will significantly contribute to the Little Haiti neighborhood with over $173 million per year from new residents, hotel visitors, retail patrons, and office users, who will visit the revitalized community. Additionally, the foot traffic generated by the Magic City's green spaces and family -friendly parks will be a breath of fresh air for local entrepreneurs. I ask that you join me in rejuvenating Little Haiti, igniting the potential of the small business community, and restoring one of Miami's most distinct and culturally -rich neighborhoods. Adrian Alien / co-founder Miami Vr Expo miamivrexpo.com 1951 nw 7th ave suite 600, miami, fl 33136 Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, This letter expresses my wholehearted support for the Magic City Innovation District. The Magic City Innovation District will benefit the City of Miami and help the Little Haiti flourish. Not only will small business owners and local residents reap the rewards of over $173 million worth of economic growth from Magic City, but the City of Miami can expect to earn approximately $40 million in permit and impact fees and over $27 million in annual property and sales tax revenue. The Magic City Innovation District will also benefit job -seekers: economists project that the development in Little Haiti will create more than 9,000 direct and indirect full-time jobs, generating over $536 million in annual wages. During the construction phase, Magic City will spawn approximately 870 annual short-term construction jobs, and over $500 million in wages and expenditures. Not only will Magic City provide jobs, but they are also offering job training and job placement services, hiring local residents, and offering micro -loan financing. Magic City is an investment in the future of Little Haiti, and I hope that you will join me in building that future. Yours, Name Eci c Pajye A less a 9 (P1 AI j l 73 r vgce Otia14.1 3317 Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, It is my pleasure to write a letter in support of the Magic City Innovation District. The development is an exciting and innovative proposal that will transform the existing properties and surrounding areas into an interactive and revitalized community. The new neighborhood will contribute to the economic vitality of the City while preserving and enhancing the local Haitian culture and I ask for your support of this proposal. Magic City has been collaborating with the Little Haiti community to ensure that the proposal embraces the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti for decades and to identify partnership and enhancement opportunities. Preserving the thriving Haitian culture that has existed in the neighborhood along NE 2nd Avenue for decades is a priority for Magic City. Their team has worked to becorne active participants in the local community and the community organizations that have been working within Little Haiti for years. This includes support for several local programs. The proposed redevelopment will continue to invest in community and embrace the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti. Please join me in support of this new and exciting redevelopment. Sincerely, Francis Dorcius 999 NE I67`h ST, APT 301 Miami, FL 33162 April 2, 2018 Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners, This letter is to express my full support for the Magic City Innovation District. We can all see that responsible development is desperately needed in the Little Haiti neighborhood. After recently seeing and hearing what the future plans entail, I am very enthusiastic about the opportunities that will be made available for our residents. It is vital that you approve the forthcoming rezoning proposal so we can move forward with higher paying job opportunities as well as creating future entrepreneurs, which I personally believe is the best way to grow the economy. As a small business owner specializing in the tourism & hospitality industry, I am encouraged that experts are projecting Magic City will significantly contribute to the Little Haiti neighborhood with over $173 million per year from new residents, hotel visitors, retail patrons, and office users who will visit the revitalized community. Additionally, the foot traffic generated by Magic City's green spaces and family - friendly parks will be a breath of fresh air for local entrepreneurs. I ask that you join me in supporting the rejuvenation of Little Haiti, igniting the potential of the small business community, and restoring one of Miami's most distinct and culturally -rich neighborhoods. Thank you for your consideration. D. onnolly Graham President RDI Media Consu Miami City Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners. It is my pleasure to write a letter in support of the Magic City Innovation District. The development is an exciting and innovative proposal that will transform the existing properties and surrounding areas into an interactive and revitalized community. The new neighborhood will contribute to the economic vitality of the City while preserving and enhancing the local Haitian culture and I ask for your support of this proposal. Magic City has been collaborating with the Little Haiti community to ensure that the proposal embraces the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti for decades and to identify partnership and enhancement opportunities. Preserving the thriving Haitian culture that has existed in the neighborhood along NE 2nd Avenue for decades is a priority for Magic City. Their team has worked to become active participants in the local community and the community organizations that have been working within Little Haiti for years. This includes support for several local programs. The proposed redevelopment will continue to invest in community and embrace the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti. Please join me in support of this new and exciting redevelopment. Sincerely, Stephanie Gresseau 1256 NE 150th ST, Miami, FL 33161 From: mark slavini ‹dvcooperl 1 i hotmaii.com> Subject Message Body: Dear City Commissioners and Mayor; write today to express my full support of the Magic City Innovation District. The proposal is exciting, innovative, and will transform the existing properties and surrounding areas into an interactive community that will contribute to the economic vitality of the City while preserving and enhancing the local Haitian culture. Magic City will uplift the Little Haiti neighborhood with $173 million per year from new residents, hotel visitors, retail patrons, and office users, who wvill flock to the revitalized community_ • Economists project that the development in Little Haiti will create more than 9,000 direct and indirect full-time jobs. • The Magic City development will open up four acres of fresh public space. The Promenade du Grand Bois will offer 2.18 acres of a walkable. landscaped Civic Space. - The proposed Lemon City Train Station, as well as well -placed trolley stops wRth n the neighborhood. will integrate Little Haiti with the citywide Miami community. The investment from Magic City will be an investment in the future for residents of Little Haiti. surrounding schools will enjoy $27 million in projected property tax revenue. The proposed redevelopment will continue to invest in community and embrace the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti. Support the rezoning proposal and support the future of Little Halt. This e-mail was sent from a contact form on Magic City District - Miamr':s Innovation and Entertainment District (https:{tmagrccitydistnct.corn) From: Ericka Arango-Rojas <ericka_arango hotmail.com> Subject: Message Body: Dear City Commissioners and Mayor, 1 write today to express my full support of the Magic City Innovation District_ The proposal is exciting, innovative, and will transform the existing properties and surrounding areas into an interactive community that will contribute to the economic vitality of the City while preserving and enhancing the local Haitian culture. • Magic City will uplift the Little Haiti neighborhood with $1 73 million per year from new residents. hotel visitors. retail patrons, and office users, who will flock to the revitalized community - Economists project that the development in Little Haiti will create more than 9,000 direct and indirect full-time jobs. • The Magic City development wilt open up four acres of fresh public space. The Promenade du Grand Bois wall offer 2.18 acres of a walkable, landscaped Civic Space. The proposed Lennon City Train Station, as well as well -placed trolley stops within the neighborhood, will! integrate Little Haiti with the citywide Miami community. - The investment from Magic City will be an investment in the future for residents of Little Haiti surrounding schools will enjoy $27 million in projected property tax revenue The proposed redevelopment will continue to invest an community and embrace the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti. Support the rezoning proposal and support the future of Little Hart!. This e-mail was sent from a contact form on Magic City District - Miami':s Innovation and Entertainment District {https://magrccitydistnct.com) From: william nelson <eecwf©hotmail-cor > Subject: Message Body: Dear City Commissioners and Mayor, l write today to express my full support of the Magic City Innovation District. Theproposal is exciting, innovative, and will transform the existing properties and surrounding areas into an interactive community that wilt contribute to the economic vitality of the City while preserving and enhancing the local Haitian culture. • Magic City will uplift the Little Haiti neighborhood with Si 73 million per year from new residents hotel visitors. retail patrons, and office users, who will flock to the revitalized community. • Economists project that the development in Little Haiti will create more than 9,000 direct and indirect full-time jobs. - The Magic City development will open up four acres of fresh public space. The Promenade du Grand Bois will offer 2.18 acres of a walkable, landscaped Civic Space. • The proposed Lemon City Train Station, as well as well -placed trolley stops within the neighborhood. will integrate Little Haiti with the citywide Miami cornmunity- • The investment from Magic City will be an investment in the future for residents of Little Haiti: surrounding schools will enjoy S27 million in projected property tax revenue. The proposed redevelopment will continue to invest in community and embrace the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti. Support the rezoning proposal and support the future of Little Haiti, This e-mail was sent from a contact form on Magic City District - Miainr':s innovation and Entertainnill District (https://magrccitydistrict.com) From: maria termer <mtp33@,aol.com> Subject: Message Body: Dear City Commissioners and Mayor, I write today to express my full support of the Magic City Innovation District The proposal is exciting, innovative, and will transform the existing properties and surrounding areas into an interactive community that will contribute to the econornic vitality of the City Mile preserving and enhancing the local Haitian culture. • Magic City will uplift the Little Haiti neighborhood with $173 million per year from new residents, hotel visitors. retail patrons, and office users, who will flock to the revitalized community. Economists project that the development in Little Haiti will create more than 9,000 direct and indirect full-time jobs. The Magic City development will open up four acres of fresh public space. The Promenade du Grand Bois will offer 2.18 acres of a walkable, landscaped Civic Space. • The proposed Lemon City Train Station, as well as well -placed trolley stops within the neighborhood. will integrate Little Haiti with the crtyN,vide Miami community. • The investment from Magic City will be an investment in the future for residents of Little Haiti: surrounding schools will enjoy S27 million in projected property tax revenue The proposed redevelopment will continue to invest in community and embrace the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti. Support the rezoning proposal and support the future of Little Haiti. This e-mail was sent from a contact form on Magic City District - Miami's Innovation and Entertainment District (https:t?magiccitydistrrct.com) From: igor vin <falseprophet76@hotrnail.com> Subject: Message Body: Dear City Commissioners and Mayor, l write today to express my full support of the Magic City Innovation District The proposal is exciting, innovative, and will transform the existing properties and surrounding areas into an interactive community that will contribute to the economic vitality of the City while preserving and enhancing the local Haitian culture. Magic City will uplift the Little Haiti neighborhood with $173 million per year from new residents, hotel visitors_ retail patrons, and office users, who will flock to the revitalized comniunity- • Economists project that the development in Little Haiti will create more than 9,000 direct and indirect full-time jobs. - The Magic City development will open up four acres of fresh public space- The Promenade du Grand Bois will offer 2.18 acres of a walkable, landscaped Civic Space- • The proposed Lemon City Train Station, as well as well -placed trolley stops within the neighborhood, will integrate Little Haiti with the citywide Miami community. - The investment from Magic City wlll be an investment in the future for residents of Little Haiti: surrounding schools will enjoy 827 million in projected property tax revenue. Theproposed redevelopment will continue to invest in community and embrace the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti. Support the rezoning proposal and support the future of Little Haiti. This e-mail was sent from a contact form on Magic City District - Miami':s Innovation and Entertainment District (https:?imagiccitydistrict.com) From: Maxine Pierre <maxpierre44- ginail.com> Subject: Message Body: Dear City Commissioners and Mayor, I write today to express my full support of the Magic City Innovation District. Theproposal is exciting, innovative, and will transform the existing properties and surrounding areas into an interactive community that will contribute to the economic vitality of the City while preserving and enhancing the local Haitian culture. Magic City will uplift the Little Haiti neighborhood with $173 million per year from new residents. hotel visitors, retail patrons, and office users, who will flock to the revitalized community Economists project that the development in Little Haiti will create more than 9:000 direct and indirect full-time jobs. - The Magic City development wvrll open up four acres of fresh public space. The Promenade du Grand Bogs ww�ll offer 2,18 acres of a walkable, landscaped Civic Space. The proposed Lemon City Train Station, as well as well -placed trolley stops within the neighborhood. will integrate Little Haiti with the citywide Miami community. The investment from Magic City will be an investment in the future for residents of Little Haiti_ surrounding schools WI enjoy $27 million in projected property tax revenue. The proposed redevelopment will continue to invest in community and embrace the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti. Support the rezoning proposal and support the future of Little Halts. This e-mail was sent from a contact form on Magic City District - Miami's Innovation and Entertainment District (https:r/maguccitydistrict-corn)