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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Lotus House-Letters of Support0 Lotus Village Support Letters Official Support State of Florida Senator Dwight Bullard State of Florida District 109 Representative Cynthia Stafford Miami Dade County Deputy Mayor Russell Benford Miami Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho District 2 School Board Member, Dr. Dorothy Bend ross-Mindingall District 6 School Board Member, Raquel A. Regalado 11th Circuit Court Judge Cindy Lederman (Dependency Court), Judge Alan Fine (Family Court), Judge Rosa Figarola (Family Court), Judge Mavel Ruiz (Dependency Court), Judge Stephen Lieberman (Juvenile Court), Judge Sampedro-Iglesia (Dependency Court), Judge Martin Zilber (Dependency Court), General Magistrate Kallman (Dependency Court), Judge Jeri Cohen (Circuit Court) and Judge White Labora (County Court) Florida Department of Children and Families, Southern Region Managing Director Bronwyn Stanford Miami Dade County Homeless Trust, Chairman Ronald Book Miami Dade County Public Defender's Office, Carlos Martinez City of Miami Commission on the Status of Women, Chair Allyson Warren and members Miami Downtown Development Authority, Resolution no. 009/2916, adopted February 19, 2016 Miami Association of Firefighters, IAFF Local 587, President Freddy Delgado Miami Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department, Director Lucia Davis -Raiford Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 27/14/2016. City Clerk Miami Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department, Director Marydell Guevara Supporting and Collaborating Organizations 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Chairman Emeritus Albert Dotson, Jr. 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc., President Stephen Johnson Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Regional V. President Miguel Milanes Aqua Foundation, Exec. Dir. Caitlin Wood Betterway of Miami, Inc., President Michael Festinger Braman Family Charitable Foundation, President Norman Braman Dr. John T. MacDonald Foundation, Exec. Dir. Kim Greene Early Discovery Program of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Ruby Natale Educate Tomorrow, CEO Brett McNaught Flame Outflow Center, CEO Ursula Wright Girl Power Rocks World Literacy Crusade of Florida, Inc., President Thema Campbell Homeless Formerly Homeless Forum, Inc., Chairperson Linda Gaiter -Guzman Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, Director Ellen Salpeter Jesse Trice Community Health Center, Inc., Director of Residential Services Assan Njie Key Biscayne Community Foundation, Executive Director Melissa McCaughan White Key Clubhouse of South Florida and Julian's House, Director Lalita Airan Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust, President Elaine Black Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Margulies Margulies Foundation and Margulies Collection at the Warehouse Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Jerry Libbin, President Miami Coalition for the Homeless, Miami Homes for All, Exec. Dir. Bobbi Ibarra Miami Country Day School, Head of School Dr. John Davies Neighbors and Neighbors, Inc., Executive Director Leroy Jones Overtown Community Oversight Board, Irby McKnight, Board Chairperson Overtown Youth Center, Exec. Dir. Tina Brown Overtown Youth Coalition, Co -Chairs Tina Brown and Salhia Nelson South Florida Community Development Coalition (SFCDC), Executive Director Shekeria Brown Touching Miami With Love, Director Jason Pittman University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Exec. Dean of Education and Policy Dr. Laurence Gardner, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health Professor and Chair Dr. Robert Schwartz, Department of Community Service Clinic Director Ariana Weisz and volunteer medical students staffing Lotus Wellness Center Urgent Inc., Exec. Dir. Sahlia Nelson Women's Fund Miami Dade, Exec. Dir. Marilyn March Wynwood Business Improvement District, Executive Director Tom Curitore Faith Based Organizations Church of the Open Door, United Church of Christ, Rev. Dr. Willis Greater Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Pastor Cook Historic Mt. Zion MB Church, Rev. Ralph Ross Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk New Way Fellowship Praise & Worship Church, Bishops Baskin Plymouth Congregation Church, Chair, Board of Trustees Neal McAliley St. John Baptist Church, Bishop James Adams St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Rev. Wilfred Allen-Faiella Temple Beth Am, Rabbi Rachel Greengrass Temple Beth Shalom, Rabbi Gayle Pomerantz Temple Israel, Rabbi Thomas Heyne The Historic Saint Agnes Episcopal Church, Reverend Derrick Rolle Trinity Cathedral, Rev. Douglas Wm McCaleb Unity on the Bay, Rev. Elizabeth Longo Overtown Property Owners and Neighbors Big League Management Dav Chi Ventures, LLC, owner of property across from Lotus House, Alan Omsky Goldman Properties, Managing Director Joe Furst Lombardi Properties, President David Lombardi Miami Shines, LLC and Vacation Management, owner of building across from Lotus House and 2 other Overtown properties, Ariel Furmanski Nadlan Management, Sidney Kahn Overtown Property Owners: Gwendolyn Johnson, Damar and Lalita Airan, Property Development Holdings, Landmark Properties of South Florida, Cameka Carr, Arthur Nelson, Anitrice Joy McKinnis Jackson ***See the attached map of signed petitions by Overtown Supporters Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 07/14/2016, City Clerk OFFICIAL SUPPOR Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.s on 07 14 2016 City Clerk SENATOR DWIGHT BULLARD 39th District January 14, 2016 THE FLORIDA SENATE Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials COMMITTEES: Transportation- Vice Chair Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee on Education Education Pre K-12 Governmental Oversight and Accountability JOINT COMMITTEE: Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, As a member of the Florida Senate in District 39, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and lifesaving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely Senator Dwight Bullard Florida Senate, District 39 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk REPLY TO: ❑ 10720 Caribbean Boulevard, #435, Cutler Bay, Florida 33189 ❑ 218 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100 (850) 487-5039 Senate's Website: wwwflsenate.gov ANDY GARDINER GARRETT RICHTER President of the Senate President Pro Tempore I i DISTRW 1' OFF It'E: 13300 NAV. 271x' A\enue Suile 45 Oha-loch. Florida 33054 Phone: 305.953.3086 Fax: 305.953.3088 I CAPITOL OFFICE: 1003 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee. FL 32399 Phone: 850.717.5109 CONINIfITELS: 4 PPROPRIA TIONS COMMITTEE oice d Innovation hcommittee Civil Justice Subcommittee Health Quality Subcommittee Joint Legislative Auditing Committee STAFF: Mary L. Cowart Senior Le6slative Assistant Florida House of Representatives Representative Cynthia A. Stafford District 109 January 27. 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, As State Representative of the Florida House of Representatives, 109'1' Legislative District, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and lifesaving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, 60 W The Honorable Cynthia A. Stafford Submitted into the public State Representative. District 109 record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Cvntliia.Stafford((t)tnyfloridahouse.:gov January 12, 2016 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR MIAMI -RADE COUNTY, FLORIDA City of Miami Commissioners Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board Members Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Commissioners and Board Members, Miami -Dade County is pleased to provide this letter of support for Lotus House who has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and lifesaving emergency housing and support services for women, children and youth in our community. Lotus House is more than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, the agency provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. Miami -Dade County fully supports the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed services for Lotus House women, children and youth experiencing homelessness. The project will also expand support services such as a health clinic and children wellness center. We support Lotus House and ask for your support of the Lotus Village application and project. Sincerely, Russell Benford Deputy Mayor Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016. City Clerk STEPHEN P. CLARK • 111 N.W. FIRST STREET • 29TH FLOOR • MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128-1930 • (305) 375-5071 Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho February 22, 2016 Ms. Constance Collins, President Lotus House 1514 N.W. 2 Avenue, Suite #1 Miami, Florida 33136 Dear Ms. Collins: Miami -Dade County School Board Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, Vice Chair Susie '✓. Castillo Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman Dr. Wilbert "Tee" Holloway Dr. Martin Karp Lubby Navarro Raquel A. Regalado Dr. Marta Perez Wurtz On behalf of Miami -Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), I am pleased to write this letter in support of the Lotus Village Redevelopment Project. It is my understanding that this project will redevelop the existing Lotus House site, with additional adjacent plots purchased, extending our current capacity of over 225 women, youth and children per day to over 490. M-DCPS has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years to provide much-needed emergency housing and support services to the many women, youth, and children living in our community who are in need. Our staff at Project UP -START is in constant contact with Lotus House in referring and assisting students, especially unaccompanied homeless youth, to ensure that they receive the assistance necessary to regain their self-sufficiency. Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and rebuild lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness and successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach. Lotus House offers sanctuary, support, education, and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village Redevelopment Project, which will provide much needed additional resources for Lotus House and the women, .youth and children experiencing homelessness, as well as expanded support services, such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Sincerely, Iberto Carvalho Superintendent of Schools AMC:mo L712(R1552) Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 07/14/2016. City Clerk School Board Administration Building • 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue • Miami, Florida 33132 305-995-1000 • www.dadeschools.net Board Member, District 6 Miami -Dade County School Board Raquel A. Regalado April 18, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, Pena Tabares Hantman, Chair Dr Lawrence S. Feldman, Vice Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall Susie V Castillo Dr. Wilbert "Tee" Holloway Dr. Martin Karp Lubby Navarro Dr. Marfa Perez Raquel Regalado Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho As a Board Member of Miami -Dade County Public Schools, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and life-saving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Raquel A. Regalado Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 07 14/1716, City Clerk School Board Administration Building - 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Room 700 • Miami, Florida 33132 305-995-1334 • FAX 305-995-1187 - http:lAvww.dadeschools.netldistrict6 Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho 27 January 2016 City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, Miami -Dade County School Board Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, Vice Chair Susie V. Castillo Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman Dr. Wilbert "Tee" Holloway Dr. Martin Karp Lubby Navarro Raquel A. Regalado Dr. Marta P6rez Wurtz On behalf of District 2 of the Miami -Dade County Public Schools, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. District 2 has benefited greatly from the work of the Lotus House. District 2 has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build. lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for ndividuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. District 2 services some of the most economically challenged students in the entire school system. The services provided by Lotus House truly makes a positive difference in the lives of our children. Without the Lotus House, many of our children and families would have no shelter or provisions to sustain them. I'Ve filly support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village appliealion and project. Thankyoh! Evil 7 AM . W -s MR Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall School Board Member - District 2 Miami -Dade County Public Schools 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, 7th Floor Miami, FL 33 13 2 (305) 995-2311 (Office) (305) 995-2787 (Fax) 7istricQLwdadeschools. net Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.s on 07114/2016, City Clerk Office of School Board Members - School Board Administration Building - 1450 N.E. 2nd Ave. - Suite 700 - Miami, FL 33132 305-995-1334 • 305-995-1572 (FAX) - www.dadeschoots.net CIRCUIT COURT ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA CINDY S. LEDERMAN CIRCUIT NUDGE February 26, 2016 City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials GELBER AND GLADSTONE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHILDREN'S COURTHOUSE 1 SS N.W. 3fO STREET MIAMI. FLORIDA 33128 Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, As Dependency Court Jurists of the Miami Dade l I"' Judicial Circuit, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and lifesaving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We firlly support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and ,N omen. youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wetlness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Many of our families in dependency court are fortunate to reside in Lotus House. These families receive so many services and live in a dignified environment. Lotus House works closely with these families, giving them every opportunity to retain custody of their children during the court process. Lotus House is the best shelter in our community. E,,panding would give more of our parents an opportunity to benefit from their fine work and would result in keeping more families together. Please approve the Lotus Village application andproject. Thank yore! Submitted into the public record for item(s) N-3 on 07/14/2016. City Clerk CIRCUIT COURT ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA CINDY S. LEDERMAN CIRCUIT JUDGE Sincerely, 1 Judge . my Le erman I l°i Circuit Dependency Court U _ 1 Judge Mavel Ruiz 11'x' Circuit Dependency COLLI -t GELBER AND GLADSTONE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHILDREN'S COURTHOUSE 1 55 N.W. 3fO STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 331 2B J .fudge Rosa Figarola 11"' Circuit Uniiicd Famil}' Court Judge Sa npedro-1�,lesia 1 1 `�' Circuli Dependency Court ✓ j_; ,ill_ __ _ . idge✓1 lartln 7Ji '� General MmNstrate hal_lni_�m Circki � ,pendency Court 1 1 "' Circuit Dependency Court Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14%2016, City Clerk CIRCUIT COURT ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA ALAN FINE CIRCUIT .,JUDGE February 25, 2016 City of Miami Cormnission Members of the Planning & Zoning Appeals Board Miami -Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials GELBER AND GLADSTONE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHILDREN'S COURTHOUSE 1 55 N.W. 3R° STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 331 26 Dear Commissions, Board Members & Government Officials: I write on behalf of the proposed Lotus Village Project. Lotus House has provided to mothers who have children in the Juvenile Dependency Court with much needed emergency housing and support services for many years. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House also provides comprehensive wrap-around services with a unique and holistic approach to heal and rebuild lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness and offers sanctuary, support, education and resources that aid in healing, learning, growing and building the foundation for a better way of life for individuals and families who are among the most fragile and needy in our community. I support the Lotus Village Project because it will provide not only much needed additional capacity to those women, youth and children experiencing homelessness, but also expand support services by adding a children's wellness center and a health clinic to serve its communit3,. I hope that you will also support the Lotus Village Project. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, k*�q Alan S.Fine Circuit Court Judge AF/sar Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MAGISTRATE GELBER AND GLAD5TONE STEVEN LIEBERMAN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHILDREN'S COURTHOUSE GENERAL MAGISTRATE 1 555 N.W. 3" STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 January 22, 2015 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, As GENERAL MAGISTRATE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF THE 1 STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and life saving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Over -town neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Mar, 2, 2016 3:13PM JERI B. CoHEN CIRCUIT JUDGE No. 4398 P. 1 CIRCUIT COURT ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA RICHARD E. QERSTEIN JUSTICE BUILDINO 135 1 NW I P-- $TREEY March 2, 2016 MIAMI, FLORIDA $$ 1 25 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Alam-dng and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, As a Circuit Court Judge in the Illh Judicial Circuit, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and life saving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfiilly addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I have sent many court participants in my drug courts to Lotus mouse and fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus Douse and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus Nouse and its Overtown` neighborhood. Please approve the Lotc►s Village application and project. Frank yowl Very truly yours, ZJe�BV`Co�h�en Circuit Judge Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk COUNTY COURT ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA LAWSON E. THOMAS COURTHOUSE CENTER DEBORAH WHITE-LABORA 1 75 NW FIRST AVENUE COUNTY JLIDGE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, As a long time judge in Miami -Dade County who has previously headed the Drug and Mental courts, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and lifesaving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap- around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness, Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project, Thank you! Sinceye?y, _ ;fleborah White-Labora Associate Administrative Judge, Domestic Violence Division Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk M I AM I•DADE miamidade.gov January 7, 2016 Attn: City of Miami Commissioners Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board Members Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Commissioners and Board Members: Homeless Trust 111 N.W. 1 st Street • 27th Floor Suite 310 Miami, Florida 33128-1930 T305-375-1490 F305-375-2722 On behalf of the Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust, the lead agency for Miami-Dade's Continuum of Care (CoC), we are writing in support of Lotus House's proposed Lotus Village, an expansion of Lotus House's already successful emergency housing program dedicated to improving the lives of homeless women, children and youth. Lotus House has been a trusted provider since 2008, serving high special needs individuals and families. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to repair lives riddled with severe trauma. Through the Homeless Trust's Coordinated Outreach and Assessment Process, it's fair to say that many of our community's most challenged homeless women, children and youth are referred to Lotus House — mothers and children with multiple, complex needs. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues that lead to homelessness by allowing those who reside with them heal, learn, grow and realize their full potential. The Trust is particularly mindful of the important role Lotus House plays in our continuum as we work to meet the goal of ending Family & Youth Homelessness by 2020. To get there, we'll need resources that extend far beyond the Homeless Trust, and partnerships with advocates and funders whose passion and mission complement our own. Only then will we realize meaningful, long-term outcomes. We support Lotus House's expansion request and ask for your support of the Lotus Village application and project. Sincerely, Ronald L. Book Chairman Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07114/2016, City Clerk CARLOS J. MARTINEZ PUBLIC DEFENDER .� WS LAW OFFICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA 1320 NW 141- STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33125 February 24, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials: 305.545.1 900 DEFENDEROPDMIAMI.COM I writing you to express my full support for the proposed "Lotus Village" project. As the Public Defender for Miami -Dade County, I am keenly aware of the significant challenges many women with children face due to lack of safe, adequate housing. I can also attest to the fact that many of my clients suffer the effects of homelessness. It is particularly acute for women with children. The expansion of Lotus House through the Lotus Village Project will provide the needed additional capacity to serve homeless women and children within our community. The additional capacity and related services provided will serve not only the homeless, but also our entire community as well through the reduction in the costs associated with the victimization of homeless women and children. I urge you to approve the Lotus Village application and project. Sincerely, "A61K9� Carlos J. Martinez Public Defender CJM/dvs Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016. City Clerk E SO IE Rick Scott o State of Florida Governor Department of Children and Families s Mike Carroll pfd er`~ Secretary MYFLFAMILIES.COM Bronwyn Stanford Regional Managing Director March 24, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), Southern Region, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. As part of our mission, the Department works in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable and promote strong and economically self-sufficient families. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health' clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Your approval of the Lotus Village project would provide much needed services to our community. Sincerely, Submitted into the public record for item(s) P[.3 on 07/14/2016. City Clerk Bronwyn Stanford, Southern Region Managing Director Florida Department of Children and Families Circuits 11 and 16 401 NW 2"4 Avenue, Suite N-1007, Miami, Florida 33128 Mission: Work in Partnership with Local Communities to Protect the Vulnerable, Promote Strong and Economically Self -Sufficient Families, and Advance Personal and Family Recovery and Resiliency CTSitia LTf ffliami January 19, 2016 City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Dear Commissioners, Board Members: The Commission on the Status of Women is writing to support the proposed Lotus Village project. We have supported and worked, as a board and individually for several years, with Lotus House which provides much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our conununity. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. As we know, the highest population of homeless these days seen to be single mothers (and their children). Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sin ely, A yson Warren, Chair ity of Miami Commission on the Status of Women by unanimous vote Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk MIAMI COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, Room 642 / Miami, Florida 33130 / (305) 416-1990 / Fax: (305) 416-1995 RESOLUTION NO. 009/2016 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ("DDA") MIAMI, SUPPORTING LOTUS HOUSE EXPANSION VILLAGE. OF THE MIAMI OF THE CITY OF PROJECT, LOTUS WHEREAS, the Miami DDA's Homeless Task Force met on January 26, 2016 and voted unanimously to recommend a resolution in support of Lotus Village to the Miami DDA; and WHEREAS, Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and life-saving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community; and WHEREAS, Lotus House provides not only emergency shelter but also offers temporary housing, along with comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness; and WHEREAS, this expansion project will allow Lotus House to double their current capacity to serve 500 clients; and WHEREAS, such expansion will allow Lotus House to service more of the downtown homeless population; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Directors of the Miami Downtown Development Authority of the City of Miami, Florida: Section 1: The Miami Downtown Development Authority Board of supports the Lotus House Expansion Project, Lotus Village. E at, ara la S etary to the Board of Directors PASSED AND ADOPTED this 191h day of February, 2016. j, i' omt iss ner Ken Russell, Chairman Alyce P. Rob son, Executive Director Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Miami Association of Firefighters IAFF Local 587 •Organized October 28`h, 1938 Freddy Delgado, President • Jorge Megias, Secretary -Treasurer Louis Marshall, First Vice President • Alexander Cardenas, Second Vice President International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, CLC January 11, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Miami Association of Fire Fighters, Local 587, 1 am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House who for many years, has been providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children - in -need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community. We fully support the Lotus Village project. With the approval and completion of this project, Lotus House Village will provide much needed additional space and new much-needed services to more women, youth and children experiencing homelessness within our city. in addition to more housing, this project will include a health clinic and children's wellness center that will serve the Overtown neighborhood in addition to Lotus House's residents. We respectfullyrequest that you approve the Lotus Village application and project. Sincer y, Sigfredo "Freddy" Delgado, President Miami Association of Fire Fighters Local 587 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 2980 NW South River Drive, Miami, Florida 33125 - (305) 633-3442 • Fax (305) 633-3935 Community Action and Human Services Department 701 NW 1 Court • Suite 1000 Miami, Florida 33136 M IAM I -DADS% T 786-469-4600 F 786-469-4703 miamidade.gov Carlos A. Gimenez, Mayor April 7, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Commissioners and Board Members, As Director of the Miami Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to our community for nearly a decade, providing life changing and lifesaving emergency housing and support services for women, youth and children who are among the most fragile and needy in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma, medical and/or mental health issues, disabilities, loss of employment, and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness. It will also provide expanded support services in a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village. application and project. Thank yowl Sincerely, c' Davis -Raiford, Director 4 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ -5 on 07114/2016, City Clerk Integrity Professionalism Service Excellence February 26, 2016 City of Miami Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Board Members: Corrections & Rehabilitation Department Office of the Director 2525 NW 62 Steet • Suite 3227 Miami, Florida 33147 T 786-263-6010 F 786-263-6135 miamidade.gov As Director of the Miami -Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (MDCR), it is my pleasure to provide this letter in support of the proposed Lotus Village Project. MDCR is committed to its mission of serving the community by providing safe, secure, and humane detention of individuals in our custody while preparing them for a successful return to the community. Working with underserved and disadvantaged persons detained in our jails, we recognize how important it is to provide a myriad of social and therapeutic services to our community. For many years, Lotus House has provided much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in Miami -Dade County. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re- build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families, who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. The Lotus Village Project will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House, and for women, youth and children experiencing homelessness. It will also provide expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Lotus Village Project mission, not only, complements our mission which is to successfully return individuals to the community but provides intervention services so that individuals avioid jail detention. As such, we encourage you to please approve the Lotus Village application and project. If you have any questions, please contact me at (786) 263-6010. Sincerely, Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ -5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk SUPPORTING AND COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk BLACK MEN OF AMERICA, INC.. What They See Is What They'll Bee EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & BOARD OF DIRECTORS CURLEY M. DOSSMAN, JR. Chairman ojthe Board March 15, 2016 MARVIN R. DICKERSON Vice Chairman MILTON H. JONES, City of Miami Commission Treasurer DR. MARK ALEXANDER Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board secretary Miami -Dade County Commission AcEY BYRD All of Our Local Government Officials Member At Large KEVIN C. HILL, ESQ. Member At Large JEFFREY L. JACKSON Dear Commissioners, Board Members and Other Government Officials: Member At Large FITZGERALD MILLER On behalf of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., we are writing in support of the Member At Large Proposed Lotus Village project. ROBERT B. TAPLEY Member At Large JERRID DOUGLAS Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for Northeastern District Representative many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to AARON A. JACKSON, JR. women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency Southern District Representative MARCELLOUS "MARK' REED shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap - Western District Representative around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and STANLEY L. SAVAGE homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness Southeastern District Representative with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources KOLARELF SONAIKE International Representative Rep needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in JOURDAN SORRELL our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. Midwest District Representative JAMES "MAc" HuN,ER, ESQ. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional General Counsel capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness ALBERT E. DOTSON, JR., ESQ. Chairman Emeritus as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness THOMAS W. DORTCH, JR. center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Chairman Fineritus NATHANIEL R. coLDSToN, III please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank yowl President F-meritus DR. WILLIAM H. HAYLING President Fineritus Sincerely, VERNON DURDEN Chapter Development Committee Chair 100 Black Men of America, Inc. KEVIN L. PATTERSON Conventions & Meetings Committee Chair CLINT WALKER Technology Committee Chair BRIAN L. PAULING President &CEO Albert E. Dotson, Jr. Chairman Emeritus Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 141 Auburn Avenue on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 688-5100 Fax ww.I0 688-1028 Website: www.10061acktllen.org Mentoring the 100 Way Across A Lifetime"" 100 BLACK M E N OF S0U"T 1-1 F L0 R1 ISA, INC Reil \4en (;ruin-, Real Time April 1, 2016 Board of Directors To: City of Miami Commission Williams, Chairman Ronald Ronald Beal emPlanning g anZoning Members of the Plin d Zonin Appeals Board Basil Binns Miami Dade County Commission Keith Tribble Glendon Hall All of our Local Government Officials Gregory Gay Richard Pope Executive Committee Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, Stephen Hunter Johnson, Esq. President On behalf of the 100 Black Men of South Florida, we are writing in support of the Jonathan L. Dotson proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked VP - Operations collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency Damian Thomas, Esq. housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our VP - Programs community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus Bobby Hall House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives VP - Development marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the Steven J. Hendquez, CPA issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, VP - Finance support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are liam Simmons amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build secretary the foundation for a better way of life. Reginald Leon Parliamentarian We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed Ellis A. Adger, Jr. additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing Immediate Past President homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07114/2016, City Clerk Allegany Franciscan Ministries February 29, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board ?Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Allegany Franciscan Ministries. Inc., we are �NTiting in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We are a Catholic grantmaking organization and since 1998 have invested over $76 million in nonprofit organizations located in various communities in Florida. including Miarni-Dade County. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many, years.. providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus blouse provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe traurna and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal. learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. Tie fully support the Lotus Village project, � hich will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Over -town neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Allegany Franciscan Ministries Submitted into the public record for item(s) Pz.s By: hl2a on 07L14/2016 City Clerk Name/Title: Miguel A. Milanes, Regional Vice President Established in the tradition and kision of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany A Member of Catholic Health East 2050 Coral Way, Suite #200 Miami, Florida 33145 Tel 305-860.1441 www.afmfi.org ® Pnnied on Recycled Paper aqua foundation for women C 0 0 0 - January 15, 2016 City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Aqua Foundation for Women we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, supporting their work of providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. We have supported Lotus Foundation with direct grant support and believe in their life-saving and life -changing work. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Caitlin Wood Submitted into the public Executive Director record for item(s) PZ.s on 07 14 2016, City Clerk N"W% 0 C CL 0 aqua foundation for women 4500 biscayne blvd. suite 340 miomi, fl 33137 1 aquafoundation.org tiDING' BETTER WAY OF MIA�V'�I, INC. 800 NW 28th Screen, Miami, Florida 33127 BETTER WAY (305) 634-3409 - Fax: (305) 634-3524 M MIAMI, INC wwvv.bettenvay m1amI.o rg L ! AICHAI'.L FE—STINGER, Esq. Pi, icni / Chief Esceutirc Officer To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members and Other Government Officials: On behalf of Better Way of Miami, Inc., we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Better Way primarily serves indigent and homeless persons with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders in residential and outpatient treatment and provides permanent supportive housing. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Better Way of Miami, Inc. Submitted into the public �\ record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk By: - Mic aek stin r, President & CEO � South Florida i+��•!a t ,, MIAMI•DAIX® FLORIDA f)E�AR7MENT _s ,� •�'�,� ""mac;Behavioral OF CHILDRCN AND fAti11LlE5 �'lf:YltiL� r, rte- 111 � :�10;00090 Health Network, Inc. Better Way of Miami, Inc. complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. it is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices. BRAE, .=ILY y9R ABLE FO Jia To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of the Braman Family 2011 Charitable Foundation, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House. successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique,. holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life.. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank youl Sincerely, Braman Family By: 1 Charitable Foundation NamelTitlel Norman Braman, President 2060 Biscayne Boulevard, Second Floor I Miami Florida 33137-5024 Telephone 305/576-1889 1 Facsimile 305/576-9898 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 07/14/2016, City Clerk January 5, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation has been a longtime funder of the Lotus House and the Sundari Foundation, and we are extremely excited about the creation of the Lotus Village. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown. neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, . ci� Kim Greene, Executive Director Submitted into the publicrecord for item(s) PZ.5 on 07 14 X2016. City Clerk 1550 Madruga Avenue, Suite 215 — Coral Gables, Florida 33146 Telephone: (305) 667-6017 — Fax: (305) 667-9135 www.jtmacdonaldfdn.org — info@jtmacdonaldfdn.org CJHealth UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HEALTH SYSTEM UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL of -MEDICINE In affiliation with c9l.. , Holtz Children's Hospital UNLIXCKSON .MEMOMI f EOl CAL CENI'tl1 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Early Discovery Program at the University of Miami we are honored to write a letter of support for the proposed Lotus Village project. The Early Discovery Program is a community based partnership that was developed by the Young Children with Special Needs and Disability Council along with The Children's Trust to ensure that young children, ages birth to five, in need of services, who do not meet eligibility requirements under Part C and Part B, are able to receive appropriate interventions in Speech and Language, Occupational, Behavioral or Developmental services. We fully support the lotus Village .project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Your contribution to provide an innovative and comprehensive program to the community as well as this most vulnerable group is recognized. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, A fia;,� Ruby Natale, PhD, PsyD Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Mailman Center for Child Development Submitted into the public record for item(s) PL.5 on 07/14/2016. City Clerk EDUCATE• TOMORR W Independence Through Education p: 305.374.3751 f: 866.897.1564 e: mcnaught@educatetomorrow.org City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Educate Tomorrow, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. For many years Educate Tomorrow has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House. Lotus House has provided young women in the Educate Tomorrow program with much needed emergency housing and support services in their time of need. Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, G - Brett McNaught Chief Executive Officer Educate Tomorrow Submitted into the public record for item(s) NZ.5 on 07 14 2016, City Clerk 1717 North Bayshore Drive Suite 203 Miami, FL 33132 w w w. e d u c a t e t o m o r r o w. o r g February 3`d, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials f L y �j5\:\ � ` \ FLAME OUTFLOW CENTER Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of the Flame Outflow Center, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. The Flame Outflow Center is an organization of "extended hands" to our city and communities. We seek to provide innovative resources and deploy educational initiatives that are catalysts for revolutionizing people's personal, spiritual, economic, professional, and civic lives. Our organization has received support from Lotus House in recent years by assisting some of our women membership with housing. We have found that Lotus House is more than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing; they provide comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Flame Outflo Center Z� By: Name/Title: Ursula T..yrl4ht, Chief Executive Officer Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 07/14/2016. City Clerk 16400 N.W. 15`h Avenue Miami, Florida 33169 / 305-830-3473(Office) 305-830-3474(Fax) GIRL POWER ROCKS %VORLD LITERACY CRUSADE OF R, INC Anita McGruder February 25, 2016 Thema Campbell Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, President/CEO and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering Board of Directors temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal Michaele Rachlin To: City of Miami Commission Chair Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Kareem Brantley Miami Dade County Commission T Labrousse Co--ChairChair Local Government Officials Anita McGruder Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many Secretary Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, Rolinda McCarthy and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering Treasurer temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal Dalayna Tillman On behalf of Girl Power, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Deirdre Anderson Girl Power is an organization of positive social change just for girls ages 11 — 17. Girl Kareem Brantley Power offers several empowerment programs to young girls and their families throughout Victoria worship Miami -Dade County including Girls Rock After -School; Summer Camp; Sister Circle Misty Brown Mentoring; Girls' Choir of Miami and Post Arrest Diversion programs. Our goal is to Alexandra Figueredo promote positive behavior, enhance social skills and improve academic performance in 3136 Miami, 75 -5502 (305) 756-5502 (Phone) adolescent girls. Jada Hunter clinic and children's wellness center that will serve Lotus House clients,as well as the Daphne Jean-Pierre Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth Angela Lucas Mumford and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering Andrea Thompson temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal Dalayna Tillman and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering LaBronya C. Williams sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families, who are Victoria worship amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. 1600 t`IW 3rd Avenue Suite 100 We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide a much needed increase in 3136 Miami, 75 -5502 (305) 756-5502 (Phone) capacity for Lotus House women youth and children that are also in support of the health p tY � Y - PP � (wos) 76oawra (Far) www.gvlpowe rroc ks.o rg clinic and children's wellness center that will serve Lotus House clients,as well as the Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Since IV Thema Campbell President/CEO Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on t)7'i4 2016, City Clerk Page 1 of 1 C'ddlkAth) 15 ge,,A ,� it-nim,,ag Cub w,kU, cit , qa. c¢ A. `7ulne,! HOMELESS/FORMERLY HOMELESS FORUM s INC. N'oic(- for the Homeless r, ,.cF home] css.foru m(itya hoo.corn 7861291-0370 "" t i1 wv�Av.horuelcss-forurn.org February 23`d. 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of The Homeless/Formerly Homeless Forum, Inc. (HFHF, Inc.), we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families, who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to head, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Ms. Linda Gaiter -Guzman, Chairperson *4* Aelne___ LGGlpmct ' TOGETHER, WE CACI AND DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE'. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ -5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami 4040 NE 2nd Avenue Miami FL 33137 icamiami.org I C A I\/I M I A To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus House Village development project. ICA Miami is proud to have worked collaboratively with the Lotus House for many years, as it is one of the most progressive rehabilitation centers in our region. The Lotus House not only offers critical housing to women in need, but also works relentlessly to the increase the self-esteem, critical thinking skills, and economic opportunities available to its residents. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami offers the South Florida community a place to understand and learn about contemporary visual art, while promoting the exchange of art and ideas throughout our region. Lotus House has long been a core participant in the museum's ongoing outreach initiatives — and this past summer we worked with residents at Lotus House to put on a special exhibition at the museum that aimed to empower the social, cultural, and gender -specific identities of its participants. We fully support the proposed re -zoning plan for the Lotus House Village project, which will allow the organization to expand its current facilities and provide increased capacity for Lotus House to offer housing for women, youth and children experiencing homelessness. The project will also provide a dedicated and dynamic space to expand the organizations programmatic offerings - allowing participants to continue to explore their own creativity, further develop their sense of self and continue to be active and vital members of our community. The Lotus Village project will be extremely beneficial to those in need, and the community as a whole. Sincerely, Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami Ellen Salpeter Director Submitted into the public record for item(s) Pz.5 on 07114/2016, City Clerk A HEALTH vCL1TER,INC JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. Behavioral Health Services Division Department of Addictions and Preventive Health Services RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT 2985 N.W. 54"' Street Miami, Florida 33142 (305) 637-6498 February 29th, 2016 Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and other Government Officials. On behalf of Jessie Trice Community Health Center, Reaves House Women Substance Abuse Residential Treatment Program , we are writing in support of Lotus Village project. Reaves House is a residential treatment program for women 18 years old and over, pregnant women, women with children, 2 children 4 years and under. Lotus House has been supporting the women at Reaves House, providing housing for the women and children completing the Residential program. Our Agency fully support the Lotus House Village project to allow them to provide more services to the women and children in our community. Jessie Trice Community Health center Reaves House Women Residential Program Mr. Assan Njie, Director of Residential Services � Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ -5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk JULIAN'S HOUSE 9310 SW 71 Ave Miami, FL 33156 Tel No. 305-609-6660 lalitaairan@gmail.com To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Key Clubhouse of South Florida, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We help people with Mental illness find a safe Haven and transitional or permanent employment. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank youl Sincerely, JULIAN's House By: Name/Tiffe: LALITA D. AIRAN, president Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk KEY CLUBHOUSE OF SOUTH FLORIDA To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Key Clubhouse of South Florida, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We help people with Mental illness find a safe Haven and transitional or permanent employment. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank. youl Sincerely, KEY CLUBHOUSE OF SOUTH FLORIDA By: Name/Title: LALITA D. AIRAN, Director 9310 SW 71 Ave., Miami, FL 331561305-609-6660 Submitted into the public record for items) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk March 28, 2016 CITY T mmu nity Roviialization Trust TO: City of Miami Commission. Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members and Other Government Officials: On behalf of the Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and building foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you. Sincerely 6; a�_­ _111el� Elaine H. Black President/CDO Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ -5 on 07/14/016, City Clerk the margulies collection at the $ T >4 X *31JU _ To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of the Margulies Collection at the Warehouse, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse is a nonprofit institution located in a 45,000 square foot retro -fitted warehouse in the Wynwood Arts District of Miami. The Warehouse presents seasonal exhibitions from the collection of renowned collector Martin Z. Margulies as well as educational programs, special exhibitions and an international loan program. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, [Martin Z. Margulies Foundation By: Name/,'Fit1b: Katherine Hinds, Curator/Officer of the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation] Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 _ on 07/14/2016, City Clerk MARTIN Z. MARGULIES To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, By way of introduction, eleven or so years ago I built the Overtown Youth Center, a $2.5 million cost to me, to provide afterschool activities for children in the Overtown community. It is now run by the Alonzo Mourning Foundation. It gives me great pleasure to support the Lotus Village Project on behalf of the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation. We have supported them for the last eight years and this is a tremendous step in eliminating homelessness in our community by a tireless woman, Constance Collins, who is smart and energetic. After seeing the results of what she has done firsthand, this will be a great addition to the Overtown community giving the resident's a health clinic and a children's wellness center. We expect that this will be a national model for homelessness throughout the country. We ask for your approval for this application so we can move forward and start construction within the next few months. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Martin Margulies Foundation By: Name/Title: r Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07 14 2016 City Clerk 445 GRAND BAY DRIVE, KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 TEL: 305.365.3885 FAX: 305.365.3887 mzm445@aol.com To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and other Government Officials, On behalf of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and our Women's Business Council, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Thanks to our Women's Business Council, Lotus House has been a member of our chamber for the past 5 years. We have seen firsthand the tremendous positive impact they have'in changing the lives of women and children in our community. We have also seen the plans they have for Lotus Village and are extremely impressed with the beautiful design and scope. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Jerry Libbin, President Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 140 West Flagler Street A&&h Suite 105 Miami, FL 33130 Telephone: 786-469-2060 Fax: 305-372-6337 ry I 1 iabCa miamihomeless.org Miami Coaltlen for the Homeless, Inc. www.miamihomeless.org January 5, 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS City of Miami Commission Jason Pittman Members of the Plaiming and Zoning Appeals Board President Miami Dade County Commission Touching Miami with Love All of our Local Government Officials Dr. Luther Brewster Vice President FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, Medicine Vance Aloupls On behalf of Miami Homes for All, formerly known as the Miami Coalition for Secretary the Homeless, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. The Children's Movement of Florida Anthony Brunson As you are aware, Miami Homes for All's mission is to prevent and end Treasurer homelessness through community collaboration. Anthony Brunson P.A. Monica Vigues-Pitan Our organization, which is both an advocacy organization and a philanthropic Immediate Past President nonprofit, has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many Legal Services of Greater Miami years. We have firnded them and have also referred clients, especially youth and Maria Crlstina Barros young women, with or without children, to ensure that they receive the Telemundo emergency and transitional housing and support services necessary to regain their self-sufficiency. Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to Ana Castilla heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House TD Bank successfirlly addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic Barbara L. Romani approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for Citibank individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. Curtis Taylor Carrtour Supportive Housing We frilly support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed Benji Power additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing McKenzie Construction homelessness as well as expanded support services, such as a health clinic and Rev. Grey Magglano children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Trinity Cathedral Please approve the Lotus Village application, Donnovan Maginley, CPA McGladrey, LLP Sincerely, Tim Coffey 111+JudldalCourt � LE1 Alison Austin, PA. .6v-- Barbara `Bobbie" Ibarra Executive Director Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk \/V O 1.:1, K I N { a F0 C_ N [) 91 r.) Ail E ID S ! IN I , s • Mianu COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL January 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, My name is Dr. John Davies, and I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. For the last two years students in the Upper School at Miami Country day school have been serving as volunteers at Lotus House. Their work includes reading to small children and tutoring and helping some of the older students with homework. Working with their faculty advisor our student volunteers help organize special celebrations for the families at Lotus House during Christmas, Thanksgiving and other holidays. Miami Country Day is very proud to be able to work collaboratively with Lotus House. For nearly a decade this very special organization has done amazing work with women and children in transition. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. The growth over this time to include multiple facilities attests to the success of the Lotus House mission. As further evidence of the success of this program, in 2013 the Miami Dade County Homeless Trust selected the foundation that oversees Lotus House to renovate and operate an additional residential facility in the area to provide housing for up to 14 women and children. I fully support the Lotus Village project. When completed it will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Thank you for your consideration in support of the Lotus Village application and project. Sincerely, - 1 C Dr. John Davies Head of School Miami Country Day School Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk 501 Northeast 107 Street I Miami, Florida 33161 1305,759.2843 1 Fax 305.759.4871 1 www.miamicountryday.org Every Student. Every Day. NANA, Nei0bors And Nei0bors Associafion Inc. To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Neighbors And Neighbors Association, Inc., we are writing this letter in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Neighbors And Neighbors Association, Inc. has supported the work of the Lotus House for many years. The Lotus House is a well-known place of hope within the community, providing emergency housing to women and children in need. The Lotus House is more than a shelter, offering on going wrap around services to enhance every life that comes through their doors. Lotus House has made an enormous impact on the community with their endless effects to address the needs of the homeless and low income residents of Miami Dade County. We fully support the Lotus Village Project, which would provide much needed space for the residences of Lotus House, so they can continue to expand their services provided to needy women and children. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Sincerely, Executive Director Submitted into the public Neighbors And Neighbors Association, Inc. record for item(s) PZ.S on 07/314/2016 City Clerk 180 NW 62' Street Miami, Florida 33150 Phone (305) 756-0605 Fax (305) 756-6008 May 18, 2016 To Whom It May Concern, Several members of the Overtown Advisory Board have known Constance Collins and the Lotus House in a variety of capacities for many years. Constance has an excellent rapport with people of all ages supporting both young women, children and the elderly, and every age in between. In summary, the Overtown Advisory Board is recommending the Lotus House's position to expand the project she seek to pursue. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Si ere y i Irby M ight, Board Ch ' erson Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 _ on 07% City Clerk Board Members: Irby McKnight, Chairperson Ultrina Harris, Vice Chairperson, Val Jean Baptiste Reginald Munnings, Edduard Prince, Cecilia Stewart, Mae Christian Overtown Net Office 1490 NW and Ave., Ste. 1120 Phone (305)960-5133 fax 30S-372-4550 OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER 450 NW 14th Street Miami, FL 33136 P. 305.349.1204 F. 305.349.1214 www.overtownyouth.org To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of the Overtown Youth Center, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families, who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank youl Submitted into the public record for item(s) PY.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk OVERTOWI clWdieil & youth coalition Mission To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Create collective impact to Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials empower Overtown children and youth to reach their full potential Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, Vision On behalf of the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Overtown, a community well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center where all children and youth Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many thrive years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth Committees and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering Purpose temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal Committee Chair and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully Convene, Network, addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering Leverage, Scale, Impact sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families, who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the Board of Directors foundation for a better way of life. Saliha Nelson, Chairwoman We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as Tina Brown, Co -Chair well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center Anna Fruscionte, Secretary serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Sonia Jacobson, Treasurer Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you? Committees Jason Pittman, Health Sincerely, Committee Chair Overtown Children and Youth Coalition Agnes Morton, Co -Chair Stephanie vanVark, Co- Chair By: Tina Brown, Education Name/Title: ,r� (� [JrIJ"" ► ��,Cc��1� �Ir�lJ�u Committee Chair Sonia Jacobson, Youth Economic Development Chair Martha Whisby-Wells, Resident Engagement Chair Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07 14 2016 City Clerk Sr,1r11r/rq1k SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COALITION March 2, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of South Florida Community Development Coalition, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. SFCDC, established in 2007, is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to expanding affordable housing and economic opportunities for Miami -Dade County's low to moderate income individuals, families and neighborhoods. Our organization supports Lotus House as they work to develop the Lotus Village project. In 2015, it was our honor to recognize Ms. Constance Collins and the organization for the tremendous service provided to the community. Lotus House provides much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Shekeria Brown, AICP Executive Director cc: SFCDC Board of Directors 300 NW 12TH AVENUE ♦ MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 VVM.SOUTHFLORIDACDC.ORG 786-237-2125 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Arden Shank, Chairman Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida J.S. Rashid, Vice -Chairman Collaborative Development Corporation Oliver Gross, Treasurer New Urban Development, LLC Maria Coto, Secretary Partners for Self -Employment, Inc Gretchen Beesing Catalyst Miami Stephanie Berman -Eisenberg Carrfour Supportive Housing Elaine Black Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust Ana Castilla TD Bank Mary Ann Cruz Mercantil Commercebank Kymberlee Curry Smith Kymberlee Curry Smith, PA Sam Diller Haitian American Community Development Corporation Barbara Ibarra Miami Homes for All Doug Mayer Stone Soup Development Juan Rojas Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust Barbara Romani Citi Community Development Sandra Seals National Equity Fund Myrna Sonora Hispanic Business Initiative Fund Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Touching Miami with Love, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Touching Miami with Love has been offering hope, opportunities, and resources to families and individuals of Overtown and West Homestead since 1995. We offer a year-round high school and an accredited grade school age enrichment child care program with in -school coordination and case management services in parallel to our parent support programs. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years. Lotus House provides much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, 'Touching Miami with Love By: J Submitted into the public Name/Ti: Jason, Pittman, Director record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 01-3279, Miami, FL 33101 OVERTOWN SITE: 711 NW 6th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 T: 305-416-0435 WEST HOMESTEAD SITE: 1350 SW 4th Street, Homestead, FL 33030 T: 305-242-1418 WWW.TOUCHINGMIAMIWITHLOVE.ORG JHeth UNIVERSITY of MIAMI HEALTH SYSTEM Laurkce B. Gardner, AZ.D. k,,;!, r r f.l l i rlrYi;;r Draij fiirEd Date: February 16, 2016 UNIVERSFTY OF ATTAW <LTi �( `14( )O1� To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials 8e: Lotus Village: a project of the Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., benefiting Lotus House Vornen's Shelter Ikar Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, I am writing to support the proposed Lotus Village Project. In my role as Executive Dean for Education and Health Policy at the Miller School of Medicine I have been both impressed by the Fork the Lotus House performs and extremely supportive of the efforts of our students and faculty, Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and the community for the past decade. I support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth, and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive NxTap-around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness in a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resolisces needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in the cor inunity-to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life:=. I fully support the Lotus Village Project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. I look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Submitted into the public record for item(s) -PZ-5 on 07/14120 City Clerk P.D. Ba•: 016%60 (R -:SI I .Wiaai, FL 33101 1600.111" 10;6: Inwee, R113'13 1110 1 _lliaxi, 171. 33136 11b:305-'-13.1+53 1 Fav 305-4- -9060 Date: February 15`x', 2016 Lotus Village: a project of the Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., benefiting Lotus House Women's Shelter To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, I am writing to support the proposed Lotus Village Project. I have been a faculty volunteer with our DOCS program for many years and I have personally seen the benefits of our support to this underserved community. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and the community for the past decade. I support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth, and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness in a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in the community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village Project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. I look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Respectfully, E. Robert Schwartz M.D. Professor and Chair Department of Family Medicine and Community Health University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Chief of Service, Family Medicine, Jackson Health System Submitted into the public record for items) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Date: Lotus Village: a project of the Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., benefiting Lotus House Women's Shelter To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, I, lay a Ni am writing to support the proposed Lotus Village Project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and the community for the past decade. I support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth, and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness in a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in the community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village Project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. I look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Best regards, Ariana Weisz Department of Community Service (DOCS) Clinics Director University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Date: ? rt li 1 lx _ Lotus Village: a project of the Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., benefiting Lotus House Women's Shelter To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Oflieials Dear Commissioners, Ricard Members, and Other Government Officials, y,-� y 7 ani writing to support the proposed Lotus Village Project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and the community for the past decade. I support the important Nvork of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth, and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus IIouse successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness in a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in the community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of li lb. I fully support the Lotus Village Project, which will provide much needed additional capacity, for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. I look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you'. Best regards, Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Date: Lotus Village, a project of the Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., benefiting lotus House Women's Shelter To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, I. ? fit^ U �, ani writing to support the proposed Lotus Village Project. J Lotus ouse has been a valued contributor to the Gvertown neighborhood and the community for the past decade. I support the important %work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to ,,women, youth, and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wn, p -around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness in a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most Fragile and needy in the community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village Project. tivhieh tiNi11 provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and v, -omen, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's w6hiess center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. F look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion til' their faeiiities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thant; you! Best Te9ar 5, - Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07 14 2016, City Clerk Date: �� Lotus Village: a project of the Lotus Endow-ment Favid, Inc., benefiting Lotus House Women's Shelter To: City of Miami Conurdssion Appeals Board N4embers of the Planning and Zoning App Miami Dade County Conurtission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, am writing to support the proposed LOWS Village Project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and the connniunity for the past decade. I support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency )lousing and support services to women, youth, and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wap -around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness in a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in the community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. I fully support the Lotus Village Project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. I look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services, Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you,$ Best regards, Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ_ -5 on 07 1_ 20161 City Clerk January 11, 2016 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Urgent, Inc. we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Urgent, Inc. is a youth and community development organization dedicated to empowering young minds to transform their communities. Urgent is an anchoring community based organization headquartered in Overtown for over 20 years. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years. They have provided much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, �tiC a. wv�-�prrncor� uS am a't JI r it S' J7 (Al Saliha Nelson Submitted into the public Vice President record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07114/2016, City Clerk Center for Empowerment & Education 1000 NW 111 Ave. Ste 100 Miami, FL 33136 786-581-7821(0) 1866-811-7778 (F) I URL: www.urgentinc.org I E -Mail: office@urgentinc.org THE WOMEN'S FUND MIAMI -DADE Board of Directors January 21, 2015 Janet Altman Chair To: City of Miami Commission Johnette L. Hardiman Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Vice Chair Miami Dade County Commission Joy McKenna All of our Local Government Officials Treasurer women and girls. Brigette Lumpkins Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, Secretary Joann Soman On behalf of The Women's Fund Miami -Dade, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Immediate Past Chair Village project. The Women's Fund is the recognized leading grant maker, advocate, and convener of Ellen Shishko community members for women's and girls' issues in South Florida and the only organization in Alumnae Council Emeritus Member Miami -Dade that directs all of its energy toward creating equal opportunity, access and influence for women and girls. Gloria Barbier Marjorie Baron Gabrielle Barragan Leticia Carrazana April Boyer Duff Beverly Greenberg Cynthia Barnett Hibnick Shelley Jacoby Rebecca Laracuente Grace C. Lopez Diane Sugimoto Jennifer Williams Marilynn Gladstone Founder Marilyn March Executive Director 7412 Sunset Drive Miami, FL 33143 (305) 441-0506 (phone) (305) 441-0406 (fax) :.rmersf.,ram am As one of the very first funders of Lotus House, our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We are very excited about and fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. We are well acquainted with the excellent standards that they hold themselves to and have every reason to believe that this project will be as outstanding as every other program that Lotus House has done thus far. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! ,-,,Sincerely, 1 Marilyn March Executive Director Submitted into the public record for item(s) Pz.S on 07114/2016, City Clerk WYNWOOD July 13, 2016 Dear City of Miami Commissioners: BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT I am writing this letter on behalf of the Wynwood Business Improvement District's Board of Directors which represents over 400 Properties in the Wynwood Area. At the Board's, regularly -scheduled meeting on July 13, 2016 a motion was unanimously approved to support the Lotus Village Project. For nearly a decade, Constance Collins and Lotus House have provided shelter with comprehensive services to women, youth and children experiencing homelessness, while providing a safe home on a daily basis. The redevelopment of Lotus House facilities will provide increased shelter capacity and will enable the expansion of support services desperately needed for homeless women, youth and children throughout Miami. For all of these reasons, the Board fully supports this project. Thank you for your consideration, Tom C u ritore Executive Director of the Wynwood Business Improvement District Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 07/14/2016, City Clerk miss i *�MLAIM 4 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Rev. Dr. R. Joaquin Willis, Pastor Telephone: 305-759-0373 Fax: 305-759 759-93I i E-mail: secretory( churchoftheopendoormiami.ore Webs ite:churchoftheopendoorm iarn i.org February 19, 2016 Mr. Francisco Garcia Planning & Zoning Director 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Mr. Garcia: Ourrb of tbit ftrn Zoor (CONGREGATIONAL) UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 6001 N.W.8TH AVENUE (REV. DR. HENRY CURTIS MCDOWELL'�VAY) MIAMI. FLORIDA 33127 On behalf of Church of the Open Door, located in Miami, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our church has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addressed an issue which helped one of our homelessness church members, Miss Rai Johnson, and they did so with a unique, holistic approach offering her sanctuary, support, education and the resources needed for her healing. We know of many individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community and they help all they could accommodate to heal, learn, grow and build foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide are of the needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank youl In Christ, t�'J � �-�.�-amu.. � ► �-�-. Rev. Dr. R. Joaquin Willis, Pastor cc: Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ -5 _ on 071141201 , City Clerk Rev. Wif ie Cook, M_DN Senior Pastor January 27°1.2016 B.A.M.E. CHURCH BONN Vric= Methodist Episwpol Clwrrh 245 N.W. e" Street Miami, Florida 33136 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials 305-371-9102 Office 305-379-2603 Fax Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Greater Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project_ Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lines marked by severe trauma and homelessness_ Lotus House suoGessfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, team, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotu a appll tion and project: Sincerely, - Greater Bethel African Meth 'st Episcopal Church Thank yowl Submitted into the public record for items) Pz.5 on 07 14 2016 City Clerk "We are building the Kingdom of God here on earth through the Word, Worship and Fellowship" To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, We, the undersigned, are faith -based organizations in Overtown, and are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village Project. We are also property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed updated and additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Name of Organization: Optional. ` 5 HM-� Z/ / C i � rc �� Email: Print Name (Individual, Corporation or Organization) Address of Overtown Property: 30/ N W *J7 S�-reef �t�l;i/ fe--.5 (/Ua 56 U -�ti , vi 2-�- Phone: 365.37,-�� �7 33/36 Signature -- �� Please if you own more than one property, complete additional letters or list all properties. Thank you! Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Bishop Billy Baskin Senior Pastor Bishop Catherine P. Baskin Co -Pastor OFFICE (305)625-72.46 (800)741-1889 FAX (305) 620-7125 76400 (,_4( f7'eG� �Q,uiJt�eyau�i , �'blrua� 3056 DATE: January 21, 2016 TO: City of Miami Commission Members of The Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami -Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and other Government Officials: On behalf of the Lotus Village, this communication is in support of the pro- posed Lotus Village Project. Our church are supporters of the vision of Lotus House, which provides much needed emergency housing and other resources for the women, youth and chil- dren in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering tempo- rary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around service to heal and rebuild lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique holistic approach offering sanctuary support, education and resources needed for individuals; and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and rebuild the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus house and women, youth and children experienc- ing homelessness, as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus house and its Overtown neighbor- hoods. It would be unfortunate for those whom the Lotus House` serves, not to receive approval; please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thanking you in advance. Sincerely, Senior Paf for o -Pastor/ t/ Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 0714 2016, City Clerk 3400 DEVON ROAD COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA 33133 305-444-6521 WWW . PLYM0UTH1\ i1AM1.0RG April 15, 2o16 PASTORAL STAFF Alvin W. Bunis, Jr. Senior Pastor Moira M. McGuinn Associate Pastor To Whom It May Concern: Abel Cotelo Associate Pastor I am writing to express the strong support of Plymouth CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Congregational Church for the work of Lotus House. Lotus House provides Cindy Smith vital services to some of the most vulnerable members of our society, and Director for Sunday School, deserves the support of our entire community. Christian Education and Fellowship Since 2004, Lotus House has provided sanctuary and support for MUSIC STAFF homeless women and children. From its base in Overtown, it has helped Mary Adelyn Kauffman literally thousands of women and children who usually have nowhere else to Organist and turn in times of personal crisis. It is more than a homeless shelter: it Director of Music provides wrap-around services that include medical care, daycare for children, dining, and other support to help these most vulnerable people get PLYMOUTH PRESCHOOL back on their feet. Although it is best known for offering emergency housing Annie Booker Director for homeless women and children, Lotus House also serves members of the Chrissy Rabi Overtown community with free "well women exams" and family holiday Assistant Director parties. Lotus House is seeking to increase its ability to serve those in need, and build a full-time health clinic and daycare. This will make it an even UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST greater contributor to our community. Lotus House makes extraordinary contributions to the civic life of our community. We admire its work, and invite others to join us in supporting its mission. Sincerely, I N cAliley Chair, Board of Trustees Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.s on 07114/2016 City Clerk To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, We, the undersigned, are property owners of Overtown, and are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village Project. We are property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed updated and additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank youl Name: 0�/ S � _ 1i�� S /'� v9--r,u�S_ Optional. Print Name (Ind ividual�orp ratio or Organization Address of Overtown. Property. Email: Zbo /'? 2-� l U 2 3 I&- (4. l4 Pte• Phone: 3�s=3 z'3 4.I 3 j_ Signature: - - Please if o own more than one property, complete `&idlfional letters or list all properties. Thank y u! C d-ztj 1^4 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 07/14/2016, City Clerk ST. STEPHEN' S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 1910 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. St. Stephen's (2750 McFarlane Road, Miami FL 33133) is one of the oldest churches in Miami and throughout our history we have been committed to working for social justice and to help our surrounding community. We have been especially pleased to help Lotus House for many year. Lotus House provides much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Unlike many homeless facilities which limit the stay of their guests and can only provide simple shelter and food, Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering not only sanctuary, but support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! K ly,V Wilifred Allen-Faiella, Rector St. Stephen's Episcopal Church The Heart of the Grove, and Reaching Beyond 2750 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 - T.305.448.2601 F.305.448.21 "' www.ststephenscg.org Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Jeremy Barras, Senior Rabbi Rachelle F. Nelson, D.M., Cantor VICE PRESIDENTS Dan Koffsky, Administration To: City of Miami Commission Rachel G. Greengrass, M.A.R.E., Rabbi Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Judith R. Kempler, Rabbi Miami Dade County Commission Herbert M. Baumgard, D.H.L., D.D., All of our Local Government Officials Founding RabbiEmertus ' ( Terry A. Bookman, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus / OFFICERS Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, William TEMPLE BETH AM telaZaauri-Beident Daniela Zanzuri•Beiner, Embracin Jewish Life 8 f Executive Vice President Richard Siegel, Treasurer VICE PRESIDENTS Dan Koffsky, Administration To: City of Miami Commission Steven Solomon, Communications Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Lauren Amron, Day School Judy Gilbert•Gould,Development Miami Dade County Commission Adrienne Messing, Events & Engagement Michelle Sarason, Membership All of our Local Government Officials Debra ng lmart,Proigious Tracey Spiegelman, Religious Lite Lisa Heller Green, Tikkun Clam Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, Dan Levine, Youth & Education Lisse Kravetz, Recording Secretary Stuart Ratzan, Corresponding Secretary As a Jewish person and a religious leader, l understand protecting women Adrian Dubow, Immediate Past President Susan L.Henkin, and children is a priority placed upon us by our Higher Power. Weather Immediately Preceding Past President Gary Davis, Esq., Temple Counsel you believe in God or not, we serve our higher selves when take care of BOARD OF DIRECTORS those who need our het So, today I am writing in support of the help. Y 9 pp Rachel obrtBe Behar Robert Behar proposed Lotus Village project. NormanElospuch Dan Farkas Our congregation has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus HonLarry House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and Forman Teri Golden support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. Nanci Hettinger Amy Hollub More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus Susan Lampen Chad Lang House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build p p JhnLederemy athe Lederman Jahn Lederman lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House Jennifer Levin successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, Abbe Liebling Jeffrey Marcus holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources Donald McClaskey Alex Moskovitz. needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and 9 9 � Darin Ed Ed Schmidt needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a Ed Schwartz better way of life. Karen Zinn AUXILIARY BOARD MEMBERS We fully support the Lotus Village which will much needed Steven Foldes &Howard Woofs' Board .1 Trustees project, provide additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children Melissa Buckner; Day School Board Dan Weinbach, experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as Youth Engagement/Rel ;ions School Board NathalieCarletta&LeonorKluger,PATIO a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Jeanne Kushner, PSTARS Pamela Lear, Sisterhood Overtown neighborhood. Remy Farkas, BAFTY MEMBER PAST PRESIDENTS Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! = Herman elSeen William Silver Al Leibert Evelyn Goodman Michael Weisberg Sincerely, Gary Cohen Robert Berrin Mel Rappaport Lily Serviansky Joe Jacoby Bea Citron Jodi Hassel Robert Schatzman Howard Wolofsky Richard W. Hoffman ADMINISTRATION Submitted into the UbIIC Robert Hersh, Executive Director Rabbi Rachel Greengrass P Deborah R. Starr, Ed.D., Head of Day School record for items PZ.S TamaraDonnenfeld,M.A.R.E.,R.J.E., Lifelong Learning Director on 07/14/2016, Cit Clerk LenoreKipper,D.H.L, merit, Y Judaic Studies Director Emerda John Wenzel, Finance Director Rita Diaz, Membership Director Shari Debowsky, Campus Logistics Director The Janet-` and Richard Yrlmart Campus Sharon Levl, Security Director Michelle Cohen, Campus Activities Director 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinec rest, Florida 33156 1 t 305 667 6667 1 f 305 662 8619 I n'v%-%v.tbaut.org Jacki Altman, Youth Engagement Director Temple,` f Aw Beth Sholom To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Temple Beth Sholom, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, r Rabbi Gayle Pomerantz Temple Beth Sholom Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07114/2016, City Clerk 4144 Chase Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140 T 305.538.7331 F 305.531 .4248 tbsmb.org RABBI M. THOMAS HEYN Spintual Leader _ JOEL A. BERGER E e m of e Executive Diredor / Isra Ff of Grea!er M.iomi ji DR..ALAALAN MASON Director of Music Celebrating Jewish Life HOARD OF TRUSTEES in Downtown Miami DOUGLAS M. JACOBS President LANCE HARKE Vice President -Administration JULIA ZAIAS, D.V.M., Ph. O. Vice President -Education HOWARD D. GOLDSTEIN VicePresident-Fundraising To: City of Miami Commission BRIAN HIRSCH Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Vice President-Membership Miami Dade County Commission DIANE KING Vice President-ReligioUSAffairs All of our Local Government Officials ROBERT GLAZIER' Secretary Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, MARK VVALKER, M.D. Treasurer On behalf of Temple Israel of Greater Miami, I am writing in support of the proposed Lotus LINDA DATKO BEN KUEHNE` e Villaproject. g MACADAM GLINN JONATHAN NEUMAN JOAN L. SCHAEFFER' TERRY TASKER Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many ROBERT WAXMAN HENRY E. WOLFF, JR' years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering PAST PRESIDENTS PETER BERMONT temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and DR JOAN BORNSTEIN MARSHA B. ELSER re-build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully ROBERT GLAZIER JANE KAHN JACOBS addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering BEN KUEHNE MICHAEL D.OROVITZ sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are NORMA A. OROVITZ CANDACERUSKIN amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the JOAN L. SCHAEFFER JACK SCHILLINGER foundation for a better way of life. GERALD K SCHWARTZ MICHAEL A. SILVER STANLEY G. TATE HENRY WO FF, JR. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional SISTERHOOD capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well CO-PRESIDENTS SUSANN GOLDBERG as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving WENDY SALTZBURG Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. BROTHERHOOD PRESIDENT AVI FLASHENBURG AOVISORY COUNCIL Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! JOAN L. SCHAEFFER' Chair LEONARD L. ABESS JOE FARCUS Sincerely, MICHAEL GRAUBERT, M.D. SEYMOUR HECKER JOHN KANTER BETSY KAPLAN - EKERNESS Rabbi Mos a Th as Hey n ELTONTON J.J.KERNESS LAWRENCE ITNER MARLINN LEWIS EVJiS Spiritual Leader, p Tem le Israel of Greater Miami Submitted into the public p MERRIMANN BUDDMAYER record for item(s) PZ.5 RICHARD MILSTEIN on 07114/2016, City Clerk S. RONALD PALLOT NEIL ROLLNICK KENNETH D. ROSEN NEIL SCHAFFEL BRENDA SHAPIRO SANDRA SIMON MARK TEITELBAUM TEMPLE ISRAEL OF GREATER MIAMI 137 N.E. 19`^ STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132-1010 TEL: 305-5735500 FAX 305-5/3-5904 `PAST PRESIDENT WEBSITE: vtiwri.templaierael.net EMAIL: info@templeisrae, net To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, We, the undersigned, are faith based organizations in Overtown, and are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village Project. We are also property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, leam, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed updated and additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Name of Organization: Optional. Email: Print Name (individual, Corporation or Organization) Address of Overtown Property: 1, 5 O 1.� J a'd 0c,. Phone: 3fl5 3G2_ Signature: Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk TRINITY CATHEDRAL 464 N.E. 16th Street, Miami, FL 33132 (786) 888-6691 dean@trinitymiamLorg The �ety reverend Douglas Ism McCaleb, Dean To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, located at the corner of N. Bayshore Dr., and the Venetian Causeway, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. Historic Trinity Cathedral, since its founding in 1896, has sought to be a beacon of hope in downtown Miami. By supporting like-minded organizations, such as Lotus House, we hope to extend our spiritual community of healing, inclusion, challenge and compassion. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness, as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center_serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project Thank you! Sincerely, � Q d The Very Rev. Douglas Wm McCaleb Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 07 14 2016 City Clerk unITYA positive path for spiritual livbtg. on the Bay February 2, 2016 Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of !(/%� or,/7� e gr_ we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village p oject. Our organization has supported and worked collaboratively with Lotus House for many years, providing much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need in our community. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and its Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank yowl Sincerely, [NAME OF ORGANIZATION By: Name[Title: Cr,�/ k O IU670 1 SS��icrfe 411 NE 21A Street, Miami, FL 33137 y info@ unityonthebay.org www.unityonthebay.org , 305-573-9191 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Property Owners and Neighbors Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016 City Clerk P 1 f t y � BIG LEAGUE MANAGEMENT REAL ESTATE PO Box 403353 Miami Beach, FL 33140 Phone: (305) 767-7899 To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Big League Management, LLC, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We are property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House and work collaboratively with Lotus House in their efforts to provide much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and the Overtown neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, Big League Manageme - Manager Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.s on 07 14 2016 City Clerk To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, We, the undersigned, are property owners of Overtown, and are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village Project. We are property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and -our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed updated and additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Name: , My WI i%0p7'U tE5 UC_ Print Name (individual, Corporation or Organization) Address of Overtown Property: AV � ff1%1 �l / X12 .�3I36 Optional: Email: Phone: S Ig natu re: Please if you own more than otrn e property, complete additional letters or list all properties. Thank you! Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 2 on 07/14/2016. City Clerk 4 It- T H E G 0 L D M A N P R 0 P E R T I E S C 0 M P A N Y To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Goldman Properties, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We are property owners in the Wynwood neighborhood just north of the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. In addition to its work in Overtown, the Lotus House also provided employment to women through our Wynwood Business Improvement District. We support the important work of Lotus House and work collaboratively with Lotus House in their efforts to provide much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and the Overtown neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please app ve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! /�/ Submitted into the public Sincer��y record for items) PZ.S Jos p '' urst on 0 _14/2016, City Clerk Man gi g Director IN New York 0 Miami ♦ Philadelphia o Wynwood 110 Greene Street, Suite 500 804 Ocean Drive 1315 Walnut Street, Su+te 1401 2750 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 20A New York. NY 10012 Miami Beach, FL 33139 Philadelphia, PA 19107 M,ami, FL 33127 Phone: (212) 226-3100 Phone: (305) 531-4411 Phone: (21 51 735-2955 Phone: (305) 576-3334 wv:w.go:dmanproperties.com To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Lombardi Properties, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We are property owners in the Wynwood neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House and work collaboratively with Lotus House in their efforts to provide much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and the Overtown neighborhood. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank you! Sincerely, [NAME OF ORGANIZATIO By: Name/Title: Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk Lombardi PROPERTIES 167 N.W. 25 St. Miami, FL 33127 OFFICE 305.695.1600 FAx 305.695.1601 www.lombardiproperties.com MIAMI SHINES LLC To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County'Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of MIAMI SHINES LLC, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We are property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Actually, we own a multifamily building, just across the street from Lotus House, at 1540 NW 9 PL, Miami, Florida (33136) Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the ,important work of Lotus House, and work collaboratively with Lotus House in their efforts to provide much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellnes$,penter serving Lotus House and the Overtown neighborhood. We look forward, to working with them in the redevelopment and expansa.on}of their facilities and support services. Please approve the. Lotus Village application and project Thank you! s Sincerely, MIAMI SHINES LLC By: Name/Title: &4U. �1R�';NPS�\I Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 07/14/2016, City Clerk VACATION MANAGEMENT LLC To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of VACATION MANAGEMENT LLC, we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We are property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Actually, we own 2 properties in the area, 161 NW 15 ST, Miami, Florida (33136) and 461 NW 9 ST, Miami, Florida (33136) Both properties are. multifamily buildings. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House and work collaboratively with Lotus House in their efforts to provide much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and the Overtown neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank youl. Sincerely, VACATION MANAGEMENT By: Name/Title: Submitted into the public record for items) PZ.5 on 07114/2016, City Clerk NABLAN MI 8'" AVE SUITE #115, MIAMI FL 33136 MANAGEMENT 786-506-3067 i i INVESTMENTS To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, On behalf of Nadlan Management we are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village project. We are property owners / Managers in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Some of our properties are: 1535-1541 NW 1 Place 1533 NW 2 Ave 190 NW 16 Street 1540-50-60 NW 1 Court 123 NW 15 Street 225 NW 16 Street Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House and work collaboratively with Lotus House in their efforts to provide much needed emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter offering temporary housing, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and thvertown neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment aK0 expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Logs Village application and project. Thank youl Sincerely, Nadlan M By: Sidney Kahn, Nadlan Management Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 0711412016, City Clerk To: City of Miami Commission Members of the Planning and Zoning Appeals Board Miami Dade County Commission All of our Local Government Officials Dear Commissioners, Board Members, and Other Government Officials, We, the undersigned, are property owners of Overtown, and are writing in support of the proposed Lotus Village Project. We are property owners in the Overtown neighborhood with close proximity to the Lotus Village project. Lotus House has been a valued contributor to the Overtown neighborhood and our community for the past decade. We support the important work of Lotus House to provide emergency housing and support services to women, youth and children in need. More than just an emergency shelter, Lotus House provides comprehensive wrap-around services to help heal and re -build lives marked by severe trauma and homelessness. Lotus House successfully addresses the issues leading to homelessness with a unique, holistic approach offering sanctuary, support, education and resources needed for individuals and families who are amongst the most fragile and needy in our community to heal, learn, grow and build the foundation for a better way of life. We fully support the Lotus Village project, which will provide much needed updated and additional capacity for Lotus House and women, youth and children experiencing homelessness as well as expanded support services such as a health clinic and children's wellness center serving Lotus House and our neighborhood. We look forward to working with them in the redevelopment and expansion of their facilities and support services. Please approve the Lotus Village application and project. Thank youl Name: 0 tP e_n do I cv L• 3ahnsof) Print Name (Individual, orporation or Organization) Address of Overtown Property: Optional: Email: Phone: Signature: Please if you own more than one property, complete additional letters or list all properties. Thank you! Jptendolyn Johnson Apt 2 143714W 1st Place, Miami, FL 33136-1977 2 Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 0711412016, City Clerk