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Resolution R-22-0396
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 12252 Final Action Date: 10/13/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
DESIGNATING PLAYGROUND AREAS WITHIN CERTAIN CITY PARKS, AS
FURTHER DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED,
AS CHILDREN PLAY AREAS PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-77 OF THE CODE
OF CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT
THIS RESOLUTION.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Joe Carollo
WHEREAS, play activity is vital to the beneficial development of children and research
has indicated that outdoor play provides physical, emotional, social, and cognitive enrichment
and advancement for children; and
WHEREAS, many public parks provide play space for children and minors enhancing
child development, social interaction skills, and the ability to engage in physical exercise; and
WHEREAS, certain play areas are not intended for use by adults, excepting adults
accompanying children, and are intended to furnish age appropriate recreational play equipment
and open space to accommodate child's play when children are supervised by parents,
guardians, caretakers, or other appropriate adults; and
WHEREAS, Section 38-77 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City
Code") provides the City Commission may designate certain areas within City of Miami ("City")
parks as Designated Children Play Areas, which are exclusive playgrounds for children,
prohibiting adults from said areas unless accompanying a child; and
WHEREAS, the City's Parks and Recreation Department has identified certain areas
within City parks, as further described in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, as exclusive
playgrounds for children ("Play Areas"); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it necessary and proper to designate the Play
Areas as Designated Children Play Areas pursuant to Section 38-77 of the City Code for the
beneficial development of children in the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby designates the Play Areas, as further described
in Exhibit "A," as Designated Children Play Areas pursuant to Section 38-77 of the City Code.
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Section 3. The City Commission directs the City Manager to take any and all necessary
actions to implement this Resolution, including the postage of signs informing the public of the
designation.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, ity Attor
ey 8/26/2022
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