2004-25670 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25670
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF A
COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE IN THE CITY'S VICTORY GARDEN,
LOCATED AT 226 COLLINS AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
HONORING THE LATE JOSEPH J. VILLARI; AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF THE PLACEMENT OF
SAID PLAQUE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 82-504 OF THE
CITY CODE
WHEREAS, Joseph Villari, a long-time Miami Beach resident and community
activist, passed away on May 4, 2004; and
WHEREAS, on account of his extensive involvement in addressing quality-of-life
issues affecting the South Pointe neighborhood, for his years of service on the South
Pointe Advisory Board, and recent appointment to the Marine Authority, the
Administration recommends placing a commemorative plaque in his honor; and
WHEREAS, since Joseph Villari was a World War II veteran, the Administration
recommends placing the plaque in the Victory Garden, located at 226 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has been working with community residents to
draft appropriate dedication language for the plaque, which was modified and approved
by the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee at its regular meeting on July 26,
2004; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City Code, upon approval and
recommendation by the Neighborhood and Community Affairs Committee, the City
Commission shall call for a public hearing regarding final approval of the placement of
the memorial.
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 accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community
Affairs Committee regarding the placement of a commemorative plaque in the City's
Victory Garden, located at 226 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, honoring the late
Joseph J. Villari; and set a public hearing for final approval of the placement of said
plaque, in accordance with Section 82-504 of the City Code.
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 8th day of September; 200
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee regarding
the placement of a commemorative plaque in the Victory Garden, honoring the late Joseph J. Villari and
setting a Public Hearing on October 13, 2004, to consider placement of said plaque, in accordance with
Section 82-504 of the City Code.
Issue:
Should the Mayor and City Commission adopt the attached Resolution which authorizes and sets the public
hearing to consider placement of a plaque in honor of Joseph J. Villari?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Joseph Villari, a long-time Miami Beach resident and community activist, passed away on May 4, 2004, due
to complications resulting from a traffic accident. On account of his extensive involvement in addressing
quality-of-Iife issues affecting the South Pointe neighborhood, for his years of service on the South Pointe
Advisory Board and recent appointment to the Marine Authority, the Administration recommends placing a
commemorative plaque in his honor. Since Joseph Villari was a World War II veteran, the Administration
recommends placing the plaque in the Victory Garden.
Pursuant to established City guidelines for the location and design of plaques and historic markers, the
proposed plaque shall be of bronze construction, measuring 10" X 14" with raised ribbon or engraved
letters. The Administration has been working with Morris Sunshine to draft appropriate dedication
language for the plaque, which was modified and approved by the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee on Monday, July 26, 2004
As envisioned, the plaque will be affixed to a waist-high block pedestal, to be placed in a conspicuous
location in the park. Pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City's Code, upon approval and recommendation by
the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, the City Commission shall call for a public hearing
regarding the placement of the memorial. At the close of the hearing, the City Commission may approve
the proposed memorial and refer it to the Art in Public Places Committee to recommend a suitable location
in the park. A public hearing should be called before the Mayor and Commission on Wednesday, October
13, 2004, and the City Clerk should publish appropriate Public Notice at least 10 days prior to said Public
Hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Miami Beach, at which time and place all
interested parties will be heard.
Affairs Committee - Jul 26, 2004 - A roval
Financial Information:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
From:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
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City Manager U 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF A
COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE IN THE VICTORY GARDEN,
HONORING THE LATE JOSEPH J. VILLARI; AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PLACEMENT OF SAID
PLAQUE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 82-504 OF THE CITY
CODE
Date: September 8. 2004
To:
Subject:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
Joseph Villari, a long-time Miami Beach resident and community activist, passed away on May
4, 2004, due to complications resulting from a traffic accident. On account of his extensive
involvement in addressing quality-of-life issues affecting the South Pointe neighborhood, for
his years of service on the South Pointe Advisory Board and recent appointment to the Marine
Authority, the Administration recommends placing a commemorative plaque in his honor.
Since Joseph Villari was a World War II veteran, the Administration recommends placing the
plaque in the Victory Garden.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to established City guidelines for the location and design of plaques and historic
markers, the proposed plaque shall be of bronze construction, measuring 10" X 14"with raised
ribbon or engraved letters. The Administration has been working with Morris Sunshine to draft
appropriate dedication language for the plaque, which was modified and approved by the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee on Monday, July 26, 2004. The proposed
language reads:
"The Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, hereby
remember Joseph J. Villari (1923 - 2004), a World War II veteran, who
dedicated himself to making South Pointe a safer and better place and who
worked hard to establish a Victory Garden here."
As envisioned, the plaque will be affixed to a waist-high block pedestal, to be placed in a
conspicuous location in the park.
Pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City's Code, upon approval and recommendation by the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, the City Commission shall call for a public
hearing regarding the placement of the memorial. At the close of the hearing, the City
Commission may approve the proposed memorial and refer it to the Art in Public Places
Committee to recommend a suitable location in the park.
Conclusion
A public hearing should be called before the Mayor and Commission on Wednesday, October
13, 2004, and the City Clerk should publish appropriate Public Notice at least 10 days prior to
said Public Hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Miami Beach, at which
time and place all interested parties will be heard.
JMG/CMC/kob
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