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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPre-publication Submission Letters of SupportHabitat for Humanity' of Greater Miami October 3. 2018 Hon. Keon Hardemon Chairman. City of Miami Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Fl Dear Chairman Hardemon: I am writing in support of SWIRE's Brickell City Centre SAP application. As the CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, I have had the distinct pleasure of working with some of Miami's most influential companies and organizations as they partner with us to help tackle the issues of affordable home ownership in our community. Few are as committed to our cause as SWIRE. In my 8 years at Habitat, we have had a wonderful relationship with SWIRE and its employees. Not only have they contributed significant dollars towards the construction of homes, but the entire organization, top to bottom, takes a hands on approach to the issue as well, frequently volunteering on our work sites and building side by side with the families who purchase our homes. Community engagement at SWIRE is not a mandatory task that gets passed down from management, but rather it is woven in the DNA of the organization. Our staff and Board of Directors wholeheartedly support SWIRE's application. Thank you or your time and consideration. Mario Artecona Chief Executive Officer 3800 NW 22nd Avenue Miami, FL 33142.1 Tel: 305.634.36281 Fax: 305.638.49171 wN%%%,miamihabitat.org BRICKELL AREA ASSOCIATION October 16, 2018 BRICKELL AREA ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BRICKELL CITYCENTRE SAP BE IT RESOLVED THAT, WHEREAS FOR 35 years the Brickell Area Association has been in the forefront of efforts to improve the quality of the public domain and encourage responsible development in the Brickell area; WHEREAS, the Brickell Area Association has for 35 years represented businesses and residents in efforts to enhance the quality of life and work in the Brickell area; WHEREAS, the Brickell Area Association has reviewed in a public forum the Special Area Planned for the former site of Associated Photo at 19 SW 6`h Street and former Tabacco Road at 650 South Miami Avenue and its connectivity with the Brickell CityCentre project and understands it to be a significant addition to the Brickell Area and Brickell CityCentre; WHEREAS, the extension of the Brickell CityCentre Special Area Plan designation will continue the project's enhancements to civic space, streetscape, under and above Miami Avenue elevated roadway, and pedestrian connection to the Miami River; BE IT RESOLVED THEREFORE that the Brickell Area Association, by vote of its Board of Directors, supports the development of 19 SW 61h Street and 650 South Miami Avenue as part of Brickell CityCentre and its inclusion in the project's Special Area Plan. Dated this 16 day of October 2018. BY: Daniel Po+, Secretary Brickell Arei Association BRICKELL MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. November 15, 2018 Honorable Mayor and Commissioners City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 RE: Letter of Support — Brickell City Centre SAP Amendment Dear Honorable Mayor and Commissioners, On behalf of the Brickell Key Master Association, Inc. (BKMA), I am writing to express our support of the Brickell City Centre SAP Amendment, which is scheduled to be heard for first reading at the December 13`h City Commission meeting. BKMA believes that this project will have significant benefits for the residents of Brickell Key and the greater Brickell community. The first phase of Brickell City Centre has had a transformative impact on Brickell. The project has brought many new residents, a successful new hotel, and a true amenity/public gathering space to the neighborhood. For the residents of Brickell Key in particular, Brickell City Centre now provides a true commercial hub with many dining and shopping options that is easily accessible and within walking distance from the island. In general, Brickell City Centre is an incredible asset to all Brickell residents, and the proposed SAP amendment will allow the developer to further expand these benefits to additional properties in the neighborhood. For these reasons, BKMA wholeheartedly supports the proposed Brickell City Centre SAP Amendment. Sincerely, BRI KELL KEY MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. Daniel General Manager DP/cg 601 Brickell Key Drive Suite 505 Miami, Florida 33131 T.305.358.9892 F.305.358.4339 www.bkma.info RESOLUTION NO. 032/2018 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIAMI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF THE BRICKELL CITY CENTRE SPECIAL AREA PLAN ("SAP") AMENDMENT IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI'S BRICKELL DISTRICT; SPECIFICALLY SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED NEW CONNECTIONS THAT WILL BE CREATED ALONG THE RIVERWALK AS A RESULT OF THE SAP AMENDMENT; URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI AND ALL OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES TO APPROVE THE SAP AMENDMENT AND FACILITATE ITS DEVELOPMENT; DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS STATED HEREIN. WHEREAS, on May 20, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Miami, Florida ("Miami DDA") adopted Resolution No. 1912011 supporting the Brickell City Centre Special Area Plan ("Project"), a 9 -acre, 4.6 million square foot mixed -used project developed by Swire Properties and designed by Arquitectonica in the Downtown Brickell District; and WHEREAS, the first phase of the Project included high-rise offices, residential, retail, hotels, shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, all interconnected via wide sidewalks, pedestrian bridges, and an innovative "climate ribbon" green roof, has been developed and generated thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in property taxes and Development of Regional Impact ("DRP') funds; and WHEREAS, this Project and similar projects are critically important to the economic revitalization and enhancement of Downtown Miami; and WHEREAS, Swire Properties is now pursuing an amendment to the Project to include two (2) more high rises along S. Miami Avenue that will contain approximately 1,000 residential units and additional retail space; and WHEREAS, as a public benefit for the proposed amendment to the Project, Swire Properties has agreed to improve the open space underneath the Miami Avenue Bridge, creating a critical connection for the Riverwalk, which will ultimately connect to the Baywalk; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIAMI DDA: Section 1. The recitals in the Preamble are true and correct and are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Board of Directors of the Miami DDA supports the proposed amendment to the Project in Downtown Miami's Brickell District. Section 3. The Board of Directors of the Miami DDA supports the critical pedestrian connections that will be created by the proposed amendment to the Project. Section 4. The Board of Directors of the Miami DDA urges the City of Miami and all other regulatory agencies to approve the proposed amendment to the Project and to facilitate its development. Section 5. The Executive Director is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Mayor and members of the City Commission, the City Manager, and the Planning Director. Section 6. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of October, 2018. cc rl � da -- Alyce . Robertson, Executive Director Ivonne de la Vega Secretary to the Board of