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File ID: #18112
Resolution
Sponsored by: Mayor Francis Suarez, Commissioner Damian Pardo
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS)
AFFIRMATIVE 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, CO -
DESIGNATING OAK AVENUE BETWEEN SOUTHWEST 37 AVENUE AND PLAZA
STREET AS "FRANK GORE, SR. WAY" IN HONOR OF HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO
THE GAME OF FOOTBALL, ACHIEVEMENTS IN ATHLETICS, AND HIS IMPACT ON
THE CITY OF MIAMI; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE CODESIGNATION; FURTHER DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN
NAMED OFFICIALS.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-25-0358
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 18112 Final Action Date:9/11/2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS)
AFFIRMATIVE 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, CO -
DESIGNATING OAK AVENUE BETWEEN SOUTHWEST 37 AVENUE AND PLAZA
STREET AS "FRANK GORE, SR. WAY" IN HONOR OF HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO
THE GAME OF FOOTBALL, ACHIEVEMENTS IN ATHLETICS, AND HIS IMPACT ON
THE CITY OF MIAMI; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE CODESIGNATION; FURTHER DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN
NAMED OFFICIALS.
WHEREAS, Franklin Gore Sr., ("Gore") born May 14, 1983, in Miami, Florida, is a
celebrated former professional football player who played as a running back for 16 seasons in
the National Football League ("NFL"); and
WHEREAS, Gore grew up in Coconut Grove and attended Coral Gables Senior High
School, where he broke multiple Miami -Dade County records, including rushing for 2,997 yards
and 39 touchdowns in a single season; and
WHEREAS, Gore played college football for the University of Miami Hurricanes and was
selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft, where he became
the franchise's all-time rushing leader and earned five Pro Bowl selections; and
WHEREAS, Gore ranks third in NFL career rushing yards and holds the league record
for games played by a running back, exemplifying exceptional longevity and resilience at his
position; and
WHEREAS, Gore also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills,
and New York Jets, and was named to the NFL 2010s All -Decade Team; and
WHEREAS, Gore's dedication to his family, academics, and community, including
supporting his mother through health challenges, exemplifies the values of perseverance and
service; and
WHEREAS, Gore has remained a visible and inspirational figure in the Miami
community, frequently engaging with youth programs, mentoring aspiring athletes, and serving
as a role model for perseverance, humility, and excellence; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 14317, adopted on September 26, 2024, provides that the
restrictions related to street co -designations 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 an unanimous vote of the quorum that exists because of either
abstentions or vacancies resulting from resignation, death, suspension, or physical
incapacitation; and
WHEREAS, the codesignation of Oak Avenue from Southwest 37th Avenue to Plaza
Street as "Frank Gore, Sr. Way" will serve as a lasting tribute to his legacy and a source of pride
and inspiration for residents of Coconut Grove and the broader Miami 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 herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote of the City Commissioners, or an
unanimous vote of the quorum that exists because of either abstentions or vacancies resulting
from resignation, death, suspension, or physical incapacitation, the Miami City Commission
hereby co -designates Oak Avenue between Southwest 37 Avenue and Plaza Street as "Frank
Gore, Sr. Way."
Section 3. The City Manager is directed to take all necessary steps to effectuate this
codesignation, including the installation of appropriate signage.
Section 4. 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 7; 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 5. If any section, clause, or provision of this resolution is declared invalid, the
remainder shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 6. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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