2000-23820 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23820
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA SUPPORTING
DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES FOR THE
HOMESTEAD AIR FORCE BASE OTHER
THAN A COMMERCIAL AIRPORT.
WHEREAS, the citizens of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties enjoy a unique community
character and are stewards of a unique and fragile environment which includes Biscayne National
Park and Everglades National Park; and
WHEREAS, the unique character of southern Miami-Dade County and neighboring Monroe
County can be substantially affected by land use decisions in southern Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the use and enjoyment of southern Miami-Dade County, Biscayne Bay, and
the Everglades depends in large measure on the tranquility and peace of those waters and airspace
over those waters; and
WHEREAS, the quality of natural resources in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties has made
South Florida a destination for ecotourism; and
WHEREAS, in particular the economy of the City of Miami Beach depends in significant
part upon tourism generated both by its nightlife and by the scenic beauty and tranquility of its
waterways and beaches; and
WHEREAS, the fishing industry in the Keys, including guided flats-fishing, requires
tranquil and peaceful waters to maintain its economic viability; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the former Homestead Air Force Base as a commercial
airport would cause a significant increase in the frequency of jet flights, and thus incidents of noise
intrusions, over the Upper Keys and Biscayne Bay; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the former Homestead Air Force Base as a commercial
airport would change land use patterns in southern Miami-Dade County, thereby creating adverse
pressures on land use and the comprehensive plan in the Upper Keys and in the neighboring
communities in South Florida; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the former Homestead Air Force Base as a commercial
airport has the great potential to increase pollution in Biscayne Bay; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County depends upon the federal government to protect the
interests of southern Miami-Dade County and the Keys in the redevelopment of the former
Homestead Air Force Base.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA supports the conveyance of
the former Homestead Air Force Base for development alternatives other than a commercial airport.
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Please place on the February 9, 2000 agenda a resolution supporting development alternatives of
the Homestead Airforce Base other than a commercial airport.
Resolution to be submitted.
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MURRAY H. DUBBIN
City Attorney
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 11 C} -00
TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Commission
DATE: February 23, 2000
FROM: Murray H. Dubbin \>>1f~
City Attorney
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT
AL TERNA TIVES FOR THE HOMESTEAD AIR FORCE BASE OTHER
THAN A COMMERCIAL AIRPORT
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Dermer, the above referenced Resolution is
submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission.
cc: Lawrence A. Levy
City Manager
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