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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLegislation-SUBCity of Miami Legislation Resolution: City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 9271 Final Action Date: A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CO -DESIGNATING THAT PORTION WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI'S LIMITS OF SOUTHWEST 3 STREET FROM SOUTHWEST 2 AVENUE TO SOUTHWEST NORTH RIVER DRIVE AS "LEONARD J. HELMERS, JR. WAY" PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-137 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS. SPONSOR(S): Mayor Francis X. Suarez WHEREAS, Leonard J. Helmers, Jr. ("Helmers") was born and raised in Miami Springs, Florida on October 30, 1950; and WHEREAS, Helmers received his professional engineering degree from the $iveity of Miami, where he studied Civil Engineering; and WHEREAS, Helmers began his career with the City of Miami ("City") in 1973 as a part- time Engineering Technician II for the Department of Public Works; and -' sn WHEREAS, Helmers worked on many projects during his tenure with the Cy -incrding the original design of David Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove; and •• r cn WHEREAS, in December 2006, after 33 years of dedicated service to the City, Helmers retired as a Professional Engineer IV with the Department of Public Works; and WHEREAS, in January 2007, the City re -hired Helmers as a temporary Professional Engineer IV and he continued working in that capacity for an additional nine (9) years; and WHEREAS, Helmers was widely known and respected for his knowledge, expertise, and, most importantly, his integrity in the performance of his professional duties; and WHEREAS, the City would like to honor Helmers by co -designating that portion of Southwest 3 Street from Southwest 2 Avenue to Southwest North River Drive Avenue as "Leonard J. Helmers, Jr. Way"; 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 co -designates that portion within the City's limits of Southwest 3 Street from Southwest 2 Avenue to Southwest North River Drive as "Leonard J. Helmers, Jr. Way". City of Miami Page 1 of 2 File ID: 9271 (Revision:) Printed On: 7/6/2021 '1271 Leg lsletfion -Sub File ID: 9271 Enactment Number: Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the Departments of Police, Fire -Rescue, and Solid Waste; the Miami -Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works; the United States Postal Service; and, if a State of Florida road, to the Florida Department of Transportation, District One, for sign installation within the newly designated roadway. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: r� r" rn City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File ID: 9271 (Revision:) Printed on: 7/6/2021 the original design of David Kenne City of Miami Legislation Resolution: City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 9271 Final A on Date: A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CO-DESIG PORTION WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI'S LIMITS OF SOUTHW FROM NORTH SOUTH RIVER DRIVE TO SOUTHWEST 2 AV "LEONARD J. HELMERS, JR. WAY" PURSUANT TO SECT CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDE DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFI SPONSOR(S): Mayor Francis X. Suarez ALS. ING THAT T 3 STREET NUE AS N 54-137 OF THE FURTHER THIS WHEREAS, Leonard J. Helmers, Jr. ("Helmers") :s born and raised in Miami Springs, Florida on October 30, 1950; and WHEREAS, Helmers received his professi of Miami, where he studied Civil Engineering; a al engineering degree from the University WHEREAS, Helmers began his car r with the City of Miami ("City") in 1973 as a part- time Engineering Technician II for the Dertment of Public Works; and WHEREAS, Helmers worked :n many projects during his tenure with the City, inplpding Park in Coconut Grove; and WHEREAS, in Decem. -r 2006, after 33 years of dedicated service to the City, t elmers retired as a Professional En: neer IV with the Department of Public Works; and co WHEREAS, in :nuary 2007, the City re -hired Helmers as a temporary Professional „ Engineer IV and he '. tinued working in that capacity for an additional nine (9) years; -and WHERE , Helmers was widely known and respected for his knowledge, expeirfisec.n and, most imp : antly, his integrity in the performance of his professional duties; and c" South Jr. W REAS, the City would like to honor Helmers by co -designating that portion of st 3 Street from North South River Drive to Southwest 2 Avenue as "Leonard J. Helmers, 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 co -designates that portion within the City's limits of Southwest 3 Street from North South River Drive to Southwest 2 Avenue as "Leonard J. Helmers, Jr. Way". City of Miami Page 1 of 2 File ID: 9271 (Revision:) Printed On: 7/8/2021 SUBSTITUTED File ID: 9271 Enactment Number: Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this Reso . ion to the Departments of Police, Fire -Rescue, and Solid Waste; the Miami -Dade County D-.artment of Transportation and Public Works; the United States Postal Service; and, if a Ste of Florida road, to the Florida Department of Transportation, District One, for sign instal ion within the newly designated roadway. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately u APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: n its adoption. 0 Cr-) r- rn City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File ID: 9271 (Revision:) Printed on: 7/8/2021 SUBSTITUTED