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File ID: #19069
Resolution
Sponsored by: Commissioner Miguel Gabela, Commissioner Damian Pardo,
Commissioner Rolando Escalona, Commissioner Ralph Rosado
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 ANY
RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO CO -DESIGNATING NORTHWEST 14TH AVENUE
BETWEEN NORTHWEST 28TH STREET AND NORTHWEST 26TH STREET AS
"WIFREDO `WILLY' GORT WAY" IN HONOR OF HIS HISTORIC AND LASTING
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE CO -DESIGNATION; AND
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-26-0168
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 19069 Final Action Date:4/9/2026
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 ANY
RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO CO -DESIGNATING NORTHWEST 14TH AVENUE
BETWEEN NORTHWEST 28TH STREET AND NORTHWEST 26TH STREET AS
"WIFREDO WILLY' GORT WAY" IN HONOR OF HIS HISTORIC AND LASTING
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE CO -DESIGNATION; AND
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS.
WHEREAS, Wifredo Gort de los Llanos, affectionately known as Willy Gort
("Commissioner Gort"), was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1940, immigrated to the City of Miami
("City") as a child, and devoted his life to public service and civic engagement within the City he
called home; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Gort attended Miami Senior High School and went on to
Miami -Dade Community College and Florida International University, earning a Bachelor of Arts
in Business Administration; and
WHEREAS, before moving into the public sector, Commissioner Gort served his
community as an investment banker for over 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Gort served the residents of the City with distinction over
multiple decades, having been elected City Commissioner beginning in 1993, including service
as Vice Mayor and Acting Mayor, and representing District 1 for multiple terms through
November 2019; and
WHEREAS, throughout his tenure, Commissioner Gort was widely recognized for his
unwavering advocacy on behalf of seniors, working families, small businesses, and
neighborhood preservation, particularly within District 1 and surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Gort also provided extensive service through leadership and
volunteer work with numerous civic and nonprofit organizations, including the Little Havana
Nutrition and Activity Center, the Youth Co -Op, the Latin Chamber of Commerce (CAMACOL),
and the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Gort continues to actively serve the community with his
appointment to the Miami -Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust; and
WHEREAS, Northwest 14th Avenue between Northwest 28th Street and Northwest 26th
Street lies within an area closely associated with Commissioner Gort's long-standing service,
advocacy, and community involvement; 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, as amended ("City Code"), may be waived by a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative
vote of the City Commissioners, or by a unanimous vote of the quorum that exists because of
abstentions or vacancies; and
WHEREAS, co -designating this portion of Northwest 14th Avenue as "Wifredo `illy'
Gort Way" will serve as a lasting tribute to his legacy and enduring contributions to the City of
Miami and its residents;
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
hereby adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission, by a four -fifths affirmative (4/5ths) vote, pursuant
to Section 54-137 of the City Code, hereby waives any restrictions related to the co -designation
of Northwest 14th Avenue between Northwest 28th Street and Northwest 26th Street as
"Wifredo `illy' Gort Way."
Section 3. The City Manager is directed to take all necessary steps to effectuate this
co -designation, including the fabrication and installation of appropriate roadway 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 representing the area;
the United States Postal Service; and, if applicable, the Florida Department of Transportation,
District Six.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
rge Wys•ng IItl, C y ttor -y 3/31/2026