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A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
DESIGNATING THE AREA DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, AS "LITTLE HAITI" IN RECOGNITION OF THE HISTORICAL
AND CULTURAL IMPORTANCE OF THE AREA TO THE CITY OF MIAMI AND
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ASA WHOLE. .
WHEREAS, the area in the Northeast portion of the City of Miami ("City), described in Exhibit "A",
attached and incorporated, is the cultural heart for the Haitian Community; and
WHEREAS, the Haitian Diaspora and its community leaders have been vital to our City's growth
and in effectuating change between the United States and Haiti; and
WHEREAS, the predominantly Haitian community has enriched Miami -Dade County's multi-ethnic
character as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Little Haiti Cultural Complex has brought new dimension to the area introducing
Little Haiti's cultural identity as a fixture in our community; and
WHEREAS, Little Havana has been recognized for its cultural heritage and importance to the
community; and
WHEREAS, other historic areas within the city have been identified for their importance to their
respective communities; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau ("GMCVB") recognizes the Little
Haiti community as a culturally vibrant community that has enriched Miami's multi-ethnic character;
and
WHEREAS, the GMCVB globally markets the Little Haiti community as a historic neighborhood to
visit when in Miami; and
WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission wishes to designate the area described in Exhibit "A",
attached and incorporated, as Little Haiti, in recognition of the historical and cultural importance of the
area;
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 City Commission hereby designates the area described in Exhibit "A", attached and
incorporated, as Little Haiti, in recognition of the historical and cultural importance of the area.
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File Number: 16-00695
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.mlamigov.com
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
DESIGNATING THE AREA DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, AS "LITTLE HAITI" IN RECOGNITION OF THE HISTORICAL
AND CULTURAL IMPORTANCE OF THE AREA TO THE CITY OF MIAMI AND
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ASA WHOLE. .
WHEREAS, the area in the Northeast portion of the City of Miami ("City), described in Exhibit "A",
attached and incorporated, is the cultural heart for the Haitian Community; and
WHEREAS, the Haitian Diaspora and its community leaders have been vital to our City's growth
and in effectuating change between the United States and Haiti; and
WHEREAS, the predominantly Haitian community has enriched Miami -Dade County's multi-ethnic
character as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Little Haiti Cultural Complex has brought new dimension to the area introducing
Little Haiti's cultural identity as a fixture in our community; and
WHEREAS, Little Havana has been recognized for its cultural heritage and importance to the
community; and
WHEREAS, other historic areas within the city have been identified for their importance to their
respective communities; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau ("GMCVB") recognizes the Little
Haiti community as a culturally vibrant community that has enriched Miami's multi-ethnic character;
and
WHEREAS, the GMCVB globally markets the Little Haiti community as a historic neighborhood to
visit when in Miami; and
WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission wishes to designate the area described in Exhibit "A",
attached and incorporated, as Little Haiti, in recognition of the historical and cultural importance of the
area;
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 City Commission hereby designates the area described in Exhibit "A", attached and
incorporated, as Little Haiti, in recognition of the historical and cultural importance of the area.
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Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor. {1}
APP OVER AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VI TORIA ENDEZ
CITY ATTORNEY ----
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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