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A RESOLUTION bEStGNATING AN AREA ON VIRGINIA KEY AS A
LEAST TERN SANCTUARY FOR THE CURRENT NESTING PERIOb
AM) CONDITIONAtt ALLOWING StTE WORK tN CONNECTION
THEREWITH TO BE TONE BY THE 841ST ENGINEERING BATTALION;
U.S. ARMY RESERVE.
WHEREAS, the Least Tarn:; gar' considered as an
endangered species: and
WHEREAS, Least Terns for the part several years have
been nesting on Virginia Frey; and
WHEREAS, there are projects scheduled which would
interrupt their nesting period; and
WHEREAS, an area on Virginia Key could be designated
and set aside for this nesting period; and
WHEREAS, some improvements will he made to this area
by the 841st Engineering Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve.
WHEREAS, the Least Tern Committee of Virginia Key
will be responsible for any permits necessary for this work;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the area on the northeastern portion
of the Marine Stadium site will be considered as a Least Tern
Sanctuary for the nesting period in 1978.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to allow
the 841st Engineering Battalion to do the site work, subject to
all proper permits being obtained by the Least Tern Committee.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23day of February
"SUPPORTIVE
DOCUMENTS
FOLLOW"
CLERK
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PRfPItf:i) AND APPROVED BY:
Maurice A. Ferre
1978.
RoRL::R.T P. CLARK, ASST. CITY ATTORNEY
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ITEM NO.
CITY COMMISSION
MEETING OF
F E 2 3 1978
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Jbseph R. Grassie
City Manacer
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Least Tern Sanctuary
The City has been requested to establish a Least Tern
Sanctuary on Virginia Key. The Least Terns are considered
an endangered species. Virginia Key is a nesting area in
South Florida. Generally, the birds arrive in the Miami
area in April and remain until August.
An area of City property on Virginia Key almost immediately
across from the grandstand at the Marine Stadium has been
requested by the Virginia Key Tern Committee as a sanctuary
area, and we have been requested to allow the 841st Engin-
eering Battalion to prepare the site for the birds arrival
in April.
It is my recommendation that the City Commission grant the
Manager authority to allow the 841st Engineering Battalion
to improve the nesting area and further, that this area be
designated as a sanctuary without any restrictions, which
would limit any use by the City. This will also enable us
to proceed with the dredging project for the Port of Miami
and will remove any question about depositing this material
on the north end of the Key. It will be the burden of the
Virginia Key Tern Committee to acquire any Department of
Environmental Regulations or other agency permits.
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PLANET CM
International Oeeanographio Foundation
Mr, Joseph R, Grassie
City Manager
City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive
Dinner Key
Miami, Florida 33133
Dear Mr. Grassiet
The 841st Engineering Battalion has expressed its ability and
willingness to help the Virginia Key Tern Committee prepare the
sanctuary area on Virginia Key, pending approval of the sanctuary
by your office, The work request must come through your office
and be directed to the commander of the battalion.
I have taken the liberty of drafting a letter (copy enclosed) for
you to send as soon as approval is granted. This is to save'time
because the engineering unit has a rather tight schedule and we
hope to have the site prepared before the birds begin to arrive.
Please feel free to make whatever changes you think are necessary.
Your time and continue assistance and support are much appreciated,
Sincerely,
(Ms.) Milanne Rehor
Assistant to the Director of Exhibits
Planet Ocean
Member: Virgina Key Tern Committee
3979 Rickenbacker Causeway. Virginia Key. Miami, Florida 33149 • (305) 361-5786
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