95-21796 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 95-21796
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION OF THE WASHINGTON
AVENUE ASSOCIATION IN THE "FLORIDA MAIN
STREET" PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the "Florida Main Street Program" has been created to
assist Florida communities to develop public/private efforts to
revitalize their "Main Street" areas; and
WHEREAS, up to three cities may be selected to participate in
the Program in the upcoming year and the application must be
submitted no later than October 27, 1995 .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and
City Commission hereby endorse submission by the Washington Avenue
Association of an application to participate in the "Florida Main
Street" Program, with the specific goal of revitalization of the
Washington Avenue Business District within the context of the
preservation and rehabilitation of its historic buildings.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 25th .ay of Octyer 95.
Mayor
ATTEST:
FORM APPROVL
ITY CLERK LE AL DEPT.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. l 1 9 S
TO: Mayor Seymour Gelber and
Members of the City Commission DATE: October 25 , 1995
FROM: Jose Garcia-Pedrosa
City Manager
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION OF THE WASHINGTON AVENUE ASSOCIATION
IN THE "FLORIDA MAIN STREET" PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Mayor and Commission adopt the attached
Resolution authorizing the participation of the Washington Avenue
Association in the"Florida Main Street' Program.
BACKGROUND:
The Florida Main Street Program was created to assist Florida
communities to develop public/private efforts to revitalize their
"Main Street" areas. The Association has become aware of this
program and needs a supportive resolution from the City Commission
to apply for the grant with the State of Florida. The deadline is
October 27, 1995 .
ANALYSIS:
Up to three cities may be selected to participate in the program in
the coming year. The program provides a $10, 000 grant plus
technical assistance, networking and training. The grant will
augment the funding for the Washington Avenue Association and
assist in the effort to make them self sufficient .
CONCLUSION:
The City Commission should endorse the Resolution.
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