2001-24316 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-24316
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA PETITIONING THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO GRANT
HIALEAH PARK THE OPPORTUNITY TO
CONTINUE ITS SERVICE TO THE
COMMUNITY BY ISSUING RACING DATES
TO HIALEAH PARK THAT DO NOT
CONFLICT WITH THE RACING DATES OF
ANY OTHER RACING FACILITY IN SOUTH
FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the State ofPlorida is among the top in the nation for the breeding, training,
and racing of thoroughbreds; and
WHEREAS, Hialeah Park was the first winter attraction in the State of Florida, dating back
to 1925, and marked the beginning of South Florida's tourist season; and
WHEREAS, Hialeah Park was the first thoroughbred race track in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Hialeah Park was the first sports franchise created in Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, Hialeah Park has an economic impact on the City of Hialeah, as well as Miarni-
Dade County; and
WHEREAS, Hialeah Park's continued service to the community depends upon racing dates
which do not conflict with the racing dates of any other racing facilities in South Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Florida Legislature
is hereby petitioned to issue racing dates to Hialeah Park which do not conflict with the racing dates
of any other racing facility in South Florida so that Hialeah Park may continue its service to the
community.
PASSED and ADOPTED THIS
28th
day of
March
.2001.
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JOHN J. BRUNET11
CHAIFlMAN OF THE BOARD
March 2, 2001
Honorable Nancy Liebman
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Dear Commissioner Liebman:
For over 75 years, Hialeah Park has been the centerpiece of Thoroughbred Racing in the
Miami-Dade County area. Not only was racing begun in Florida, at Hialeah Park in 1925, but the
tradition, prestige and beauty of the "World's Most Beautiful Race Course" reminds the country of
a racing treasure.
Now, Hialeah Park is threatened to be forced to close, and end racing, as a result of
legislation to expire June 30, 2001. The only hope that Hialeah Park bas to continue is the support
of your and other communities in South Florida.
We respectfully request that you consider the passage of a Resolution we can carry to the
State Legislature voicing your support for Hialeah Park to continue its tradition and be given a fair
and equitable opportunity to conduct Thoroughbred racing in the future. The threat from the out-
of-state corporate conglomerates is upon us.
We thank you for your support, in the past. and we hope you will support us now. This is
truly a grave situation.
Hoping we will hear from you.
Yours very truly,
-1-1h
John J. Brunetti
Chairman of the Board
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WHEREAS, the State of Florida is among the tops of the nation in the breeding, training
and lacing of thoroughbreds; and
WHEREAS, Hialeah Park was the first winter attraction to the State of Florida, dating
back to 1925 and marked the beginning of South Florida's tourist season; and
WHEREAS, Hialeah Park was the first thoroughbred race track in the State of Florida;
and
WHEREAS, Hialeah Park was the first sports franchise created in Miami-Dade County;
and
WHEREAS, Hialeah Park has an economic impact on the City of Hialeah, as well as
Miami-Dade County; and
THEREFORE, he It mIOlved that we, the City or . do hereby petition
the Florida Legislature to grant equal opportunity to Hialeah Pari<. with the issuance or Don
conflicting racing dates, with any other racing facility in South Florida, to continue iU
service to the community.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR & COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO:
JORGE M. GONZALEZ :61
CITY MANAGER 7' .
LUIS R. GARCIA JR.(//'
COMMISSIONER r'
MARCH 12,2001
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
ATTACHED RESOLUTION
Please prepare a resolution to be presented at the March 28,2001, Commission Meeting supporting
Hialeah Park's petition to the Florida Legislature to be granted the opportunity to continue its future
services in the community.
As reference, attached is a copy of the resolution provided.
Thank you.
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JORGE M. GONZALEZ
CITY MANAGER ~
NANCY LIEBMAN
COMMISSIONER
FROM:
DATE:
MARCH 15, 2001
RE:
HIALEAH PARK
Please place the attached resolution on the March 28 City Commission Agenda.
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