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File ID: #12037
Resolution
Sponsored by: Commissioner Ken Russell, Commissioner Joe Carollo,
Commissioner Manolo Reyes, Commissioner Christine Kinq
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
DESIGNATING THE AREA DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, AS "LITTLE BAHAMAS OF COCONUT GROVE" IN RECOGNITION
OF THE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL IMPORTANCE OF THE AREA TO THE CITY
OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS A WHOLE.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-22-0256
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 12037 Final Action Date:7/19/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
DESIGNATING THE AREA DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, AS "LITTLE BAHAMAS OF COCONUT GROVE" IN RECOGNITION
OF THE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL IMPORTANCE OF THE AREA TO THE CITY
OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS A WHOLE.
WHEREAS, the area in the South East portion of the City of Miami ("City), described in
Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, is the cultural heart for the Bahamian Community; and
WHEREAS, the Bahamian Diaspora and its community leaders were instrumental in the
founding of Coconut Grove and the City; and
WHEREAS, the historically Bahamian community has enriched Miami -Dade County's multi-
ethnic character as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Little Havana and Little Haiti have been recognized for their cultural heritage
and importance to the community; and
WHEREAS, other historic areas within the City have been identified for their importance to
their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission wishes to designate the area described in Exhibit
"A," attached and incorporated, as "Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove", in recognition of the historical
and cultural importance of the area;
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 hereby designates the area described in Exhibit "A,"
attached and incorporated, as "Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove," in recognition of the historical and
cultural importance of the area.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: