HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013-11 Urging the County Commissioners to preserve the existing playing fields and lights in Crandon ParkRESOLUTION NO. 2013 -11
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, URGING THE
COUNTY MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
TO TAKE ACTION TO PRESERVE THE EXISTING
PLAYING FIELDS AND LIGHTS IN CRANDON PARK;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village of Key Biscayne is a growing community with residents in need
of active recreational fields, including baseball and other multi -purpose playing fields; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County residents have enjoyed the playing fields on Crandon Park
for many years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. The recitals stated above are hereby confirmed and
adopted.
Section 2. Request. The Village Council hereby requests that the County Mayor and
Board of County Commissioners take all necessary action to preserve the existing playing fields in
Crandon Park including the approval of a resolution by the County Commission seeking an
amendment to the Crandon Park Master Plan which would allow the existing ballfields and lights
to remain.
Section 3. Authorization. The Village Council hereby authorizes the Village Manager
to immediately take any and all action necessary to implement the purpose and intent of this
Resolution. The Village Manager is also authorized to continue to utilize the services of the Village
Attorney and any other professionals who may be able to assist in accomplishing the purposes of this
Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately from and
after adoption hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of April , 2013
MA O ' FRANKLIN . CAPLAN
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HITA H. ALVAREZ, MMC, VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
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