HomeMy Public PortalAbout2001-74 Urging the Board of County Comissioners of Miami-Dade County to take action to Preserve the Existing Playing Fields and Lights in Crandon ParkRESOLUTION NO. 2001-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, URGING THE
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, Miami -Dade County 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 Board of County
Commissioners take all necessary action to preserve the existing playing fields in Crandon Park
including the approval of a resolution seeking an amendment to the Crandon Park Master Plan which
would allow the existing ballfields and lights to remain.
Section 3. The Village Council hereby authorizes the Village Manager to immediately take
any and all action necessary and expedient to implement the purpose and intent of this Resolution,
including the provision to the County of the specific text of the requested amendment to the Crandon
Park Master Plan. 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.
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Section 4. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately from and
after adoption hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this, 13th day of November , 2001.
A H. ALVAREZ, CMC, VILLAGE
MAYOR JOE I. RASCO
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFI
RICHARD JAY WEISS, VILLAGE ATTORNEY
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