HomeMy Public PortalAbout2007-43 Supporting and Endorsing the South Florida Parks Coalition CharterRESOLUTION NO. 2007-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE SUPPORTING AND
ENDORSING THE SOUTH FLORIDA PARKS COALITION
CHARTER AND THE PRINCIPLES ON WHICH IT STANDS.
WHEREAS, parks, open spaces and preserves are vital to the lives of all residents of Miami
Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Key Biscayne is committed to the fundamental and abiding values
of recreation opportunity and environmental stewardship; and
WHEREAS, The South Florida Parks Coalition is dedicated to building a model park system
that will promote a greener, healthier, and more livable South Florida community; and
WHEREAS, The South Florida Park Coalition is created to foster a seamless, connected, and
sustainable parks system for the South Florida community, and
WHEREAS, The Coalition will meet, collaborate, and share knowledge and professional
expertise regarding park, recreation and conservation open spaces; and
WHEREAS, we know that there is strength in unity and collaboration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne, endorses the Charter
of the South Florida Parks Coalition, attached and included by reference, and fully supports the
principles on which it stands.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of October , 2007.
MAYOR ROBERT L. VERNON
ATTEST:
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CHITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC, VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENC
A COALITION OF CITY, COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL PARKS IN MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY
CHARTER
Preamble:
The South Florida Parks Coalition is created to foster a seamless, connected, and sustainable parks
system for the South Florida community. The Coalition will meet, collaborate, and share knowledge
and professional expertise regarding park, recreation and conservation open spaces.
Our work is rooted in the fundamental values of recreation opportunity and environmental
stewardship. It is dedicated to building a model park system that will promote a greener, healthier,
and more livable South Florida community.
We believe that a model park system consists of parks and public spaces, recreation facilities,
greenways, blue -ways, great streets and conservation lands.
We believe that a sustainable, model Park System must be planned and created with an eye to its
impact on the neighborhood, city, county and region as a whole. It must be effective, efficient, fair
and balanced. It must work with other public and private agencies; and it must enhance the health,
safety, happiness and well-being of all residents and visitors to South Florida, now and in the future.
We believe that a model park system is integral to social, environmental and economic sustainability;
it must become a vital part of everyday human experience; it must be connected spiritually and
physically; and it must provide accessibility for people of all means and abilities. The model Park
System must raise the quality of life for the region and inspire generations of people to care for and
contribute to their communities.
Based on these beliefs, we assert that the Model Park System shall:
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Ensure an accessible, diverse and balanced system of passive and active recreation
opportunities that promote safety, security and healthy lifestyles.
Ensure the preservation, protection and enhancement of ecological resources to sustain and
preserve biodiversity and the environmental health of the region.
Ensure the preservation, protection and enhancement of cultural resources to sustain
landscapes and their historical and heritage features.
Ensure that park, recreation and conservation open spaces guide the shape of urban form.
• Ensure that there is no net loss of park, recreation or conservation lands and mandate
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replacement of land of equal value, context and significance.
Ensure community stewardship of park, recreation, and conservation open spaces by
fostering educational and recreational programming, civic art, volunteerism and support of
philanthropic and grassroots organizations.
• Ensure the continual enhancement of economic development and quality of life in the region
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by partnering and collaborating with the business community.
Ensure the equitable distribution of park, recreation and conservation open spaces for all
communities in the region.
Ensure and support responsible growth to conserve environmental and cultural resources,
promote economic investment, and support neighborhood stability, while reclaiming
marginal and abandoned areas.
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a l t e r n a t i v e s s u c h a s t r a n s i t , p e d e s t r i a n , b i c y c l e a n d w a t e r w a y s y s t e m s t h a t l i n k p a r k s ,
r e c r e a t i o n a n d c o n s e r v a t i o n o p e n s p a c e s t o e a c h o t h e r a n d t o c o m m u n i t i e s .
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E n s u r e h i g h s t a n d a r d s o f d e s i g n e x c e l l e n c e , i n n o v a t i o n a n d b e a u t y t o s u p p o r t e c o n o m i c ,
s o c i a l a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l s u s t a i n a b i l i t y o f t h e r e g i o n .