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File Number:17336Final Action Date:3/13/2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 54-137 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
-DESIGNATING NORTHWEST 5TH STREET
BETWEEN NORTHWEST SOUTH RIVER DRIVE AND NORTHWEST 10TH
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI AND THE BOATING INDUSTRY;
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Joe Carollo
WHEREAS, Richard Herron has made significant contributions to the City of Miami
WHEREAS, Richard Herron served as the President of Norseman Shipbuilding
Corporation, a key player in the local maritime industry, providing jobs and boosting the
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economy of Miami; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, Norseman Shipbuilding Corporation became
renowned for its high-
as a major hub for the boating industry; and
WHEREAS, Richard Herron has been actively involved in various community initiatives,
supporting local charities and fostering community development; and
WHEREAS, Richard Herron has been recognized with several prestigious awards for his
contributions, including the Maritime Industry Leadership Award and the Miami Business
Excellence Award; and
WHEREAS, Richard Herron has served on several important committees, including the
Miami Maritime Advisory Committee and the Miami Economic Development Council, where he
and maritime industry; and
WHEREAS, Richard Herron has supported numerous community initiatives, including
the Miami River Cleanup Project, which has significantly improved the environmental health of
the Miami River by removing debris, restoring natural habitats, and engaging the community in
conservation efforts; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to honor Richard Herron by naming Northwest
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File ID: 17336Enactment Number:R-25-0109
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 Miami City Commission hereby co-designates Northwest 5th Street
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 Miami-Dade County Commissioner of District 5; the
United States Postal Service; and, if a State of Florida road, to the Florida Department of
Transportation, District Six, 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:
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