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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal - Brett Bibeau - Miami River Commission LetterPolicq Committee Governor of State of Florida Mr. hick Scott Designee: Ms. Patricia Harris Chair of Miami -Dade Delegation Representative Kionne McGhee Chair of Governing Board of South Florida Water Management District Mr. Daniel O'Keefe Miami -Dade State Attorney Ms, Katherine Fernandez -Rundle Designee: Mr. David Maer Mayor of Miami -Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez Designee: Mr. Frank Balzebre City of Miami Mayor Manor Francis Suarez City of Miami Commissioner Commissioner Wifredo Gort Miami -Dade County Commimioner Commissioner Bruno Barreiro Designee: Ms Marlene Avalo Chair of Miami River Marine Group Mr. Bruce Brown Designee: Mr. Richard Dubin Chair of Marine Council Mr. Michael Karcher Designee: Mr. Phil Everingham Executive Director of Downtown Development Authority Ms. Alyce Robertson Designee: Mr. Neal Schafers Chair of Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Mr. Alfred Sanchez Designee: Ms. Sandy O'Neil Neigborhood Representative Appokited by City of Miami Commis" Dr. Ernest Martin Designee: Mr. Tom Kimen Neigborhood Representative Appointed by Mi=l -Dade Cmnmission Mk Sallye Jude Representative from Environmental or Civic Organization Appointed by the Governor Mr. Horacio Stuart Aguirre Member at large Appointed by the Camr M"r. Luis Garcia Designee: Mr. John Michael Cornell Member at Large Appointed by Miami -Dade Commission Ms. Sara Babun Designee: Ms. Roselvic Noguera Member at Large Appointed by City of Miami Commission Mr. Manny Prieguez Managing Director Mr. Brett Bibcau I Miami River Commission City of Miami Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Re: PL30 - Recommendation of Approval Dear Honorable City Commission: c/o Robert King High 1487 NW 7" Street, Suite 2 Miami, Florida 33125 Office: (305) 644-0544 BrettBibeau(a)M amiRiverCot mt mion.org www.miamirivercommissiori.org September 27, 201$ I respectfully recommend approval of agenda item PZ.30, which maintains the zoning code's current requirements for the public Miami River Greenway. The public Miami River Greenway is being implemented consistent with the City of Miami's adopted Comprehensive Plan, Miami River Greenway Action Plan, Parks Master Plan, Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan and the Miami River Corridor Multi -Modal Transportation Plan. Thanks to a strong positive partnership between the public and private sectors, 6.5 miles or 65% of the public Miami River Greenway is complete, with 3.5 miles or 35% remaining to be constructed. The Miami River Greenway is significantly improving the natural environment and economy, with over 8,004 connecting new residential units, additional 7,450 approved residential units, major hotels with an additional 3 approved hotels featuring 1,164 new rooms, 23 operating restaurants with an additional 23 planned restaurants, over 554,404 square feet of retail currently under construction, etc. The Miami River Greenway serves as a safe transportation route for alternate forms of transportation like bicycles and pedestrians, and directly connects with 2 Metro -Rail stations and 2 Metro -Mover stations, therefore reduces vehicular traffic, gas consumption, and carbon emissions. In addition, walking and biking on the Miami River Greenway improves your physical health. Your time and continued strong support for completing the public Miami River Greenway are appreciated. Sincerely, Brett BiL Managing Director, Miami River Commission