HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999-17 Supporting all entities involved in their efforts to preserve the prehistoric archaeological site known as "The Miami Circle"RESOLUTION NO. 99-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; SUPPORTING
ALL ENTITIES INVOLVED IN THEIR EFFORTS TO
PRESERVE THE PREHISTORIC ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
KNOWN AS "THE MIAMI CIRCLE" FOR ITS HISTORIC
SIGNIFICANCE AND TO TAKE ALL STEPS POSSIBLE IN
THE PRESERVATION OF SAID SITE AS IS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the recent discovery of a momentous two thousand year old, thirty-eight foot
in diameter piece of carved Miami oolite located at the mouth of the Miami River has been found
to be of profound historical significance as an archaeological site; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne recognizes that the Tequesta
Indians being indigenous to the South Florida area ranging from Deerfield Beach to the north, Key
West to the south and into the Everglades inhabited this particular site; and
WHEREAS, many native American leaders claim "The Miami Circle" to be the most unique
pre-Columbian discovery created by the ancient Tequesta's to date, which is forever embedded in
the bedrock of what was once The Brickell Trading Post and is now known as Brickell Point; and
WHEREAS, the site known as "The Miami Circle" has heightened community appreciation
and awareness of the legacy of the Tequesta Indians as evidenced by artifacts; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne understands that this is
critical to Miami -Dade County's sense of place and identity and should be preserved for posterity
to serve as an important educational and cultural resource to the world; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne supports the Florida statute;
the two Executive Orders; nineteen laws, regulations, standards and conventions; two US Senate
mandates and four United Nations mandates related to cultural resources; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne hopes that in good faith the
developer and the government entities involved reach a reasonable financial settlement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne supports all entities involved
in their efforts to preserve the prehistoric archaeological site known as "The Miami Circle" for its
historic significance and take all steps possible in the preservation of said site as is.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of March , 1999.
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JOE I. RASC
CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC
VILLAGE CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
JAY WEISS, VI LAGE ATTORNEY
JEB BUSH
GOVERNOR
STATE OF FLORIDA
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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0001
June 4, 1999
Conchita H. Alvarez, Village Clerk
Village of Key Biscayne
85 West McIntyre Street
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
Dear Ms. Alvarez:
Thank you for your recent correspondence and resolution regarding the archeological
site found in Miami, known as the "Miami Circle."
I wanted to let you know that we are working closely together with the local
governments, the developer, Senator Bob Graham and Senator Connie Mack on the
best way to preserve the "Circle." We are hopeful that an agreement between all parties
will be reached as soon as possible and preserve the "Miami Circle" at its current site.
The State of Florida has agreed to partner financially with Miami -Dade County, the
Native American communities, and other private donors to purchase and preserve this
unique archeological discovery.
Again, thank you for taking the time to write to me concerning this important issue and
your support for preserving Florida's riches. Please do not hesitate to continue to bring
to my attention those matters of concern or interest to you.
S. cerely,
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