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File ID: #17830
Resolution
Sponsored by: Commissioner Miguel Gabela
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -FIFTHS
AFFIRMATIVE (4/5THS) VOTE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-137 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), WAIVING THE
RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO STREET RENAMING CONTAINED THEREIN,
CODESIGNATING NORTHWEST 28 AVENUE BETWEEN NORTHWEST 17 STREET
AND NORTHWEST 15 STREET AS "MARIANELA AMADOR WAY" IN HONOR OF
MARIANELA AMADOR'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-25-0254
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 17830 Final Action Date:7/10/2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -FIFTHS
AFFIRMATIVE (4/5THS) VOTE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-137 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), WAIVING THE
RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO STREET RENAMING CONTAINED THEREIN,
CODESIGNATING NORTHWEST 28 AVENUE BETWEEN NORTHWEST 17 STREET
AND NORTHWEST 15 STREET AS "MARIANELA AMADOR WAY" IN HONOR OF
MARIANELA AMADOR'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS.
WHEREAS, Marianela Amador was born in Cuba and, like many others, left Cuba as a
child with her parents to seek a better life in Miami, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Marianela Amador attended school in Miami -Dade County from elementary
through Miami -Dade Community College and Florida International University, receiving a
bachelor's degree in social work administration; and
WHEREAS, in 1982, Marianela Amador started her career with the State of Florida in
what is now known as the Department of Children and Families and continues to this day as
Program Administrator; and
WHEREAS, as Program Administrator she has made a difference in countless lives
advocating for the refugee population, former Cuban political prisoners, domestic violence
victims, those with addiction/mental illness, and the homeless and always doing so with
compassion and empathy; and
WHEREAS, Marianela Amador has garnered the recognition of her peers, government
leaders, and the community at large for her accomplishments and the selfless services she has
rendered to those in need; and
WHEREAS, Marianela Amador has also hosted a radio program which provides crucial
information to the Hispanic community for more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 14317, adopted on September 26, 2024, provides that the
restrictions related to street co -designations, including the restriction on renaming named
streets, contained in Section 54-137 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida ("City Code"),
may be waived by a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote of the City Commissioners, or by an
unanimous vote of the quorum that exists because of either abstentions or vacancies
resulting from resignation, death, suspension, or physical incapacitation;
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. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, the Miami City Commission hereby
codesignates Northwest 28th Avenue between Northwest 17th Street and Northwest 15th Street
as "Marianela Amador Way" in honor of her dedicated service and lasting impact on the
community.
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 6; 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:
ge Wy ng III, C y ttor y 6/30/2025