Letter to Alex Penelas
CITY OF
MIAMI
BEACH
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CITY HALL
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
TELEPHONE: 673-7411
March 6. 2000
The Honorable Alex Penelas
& Honorable Members of the Board of the Miami-Dade County Commission
III N.W. First Street
29th Floor and
2nd Floor
Miami, Florida 33128
Dear Honorable MaYQr and Members of the Board:
On February 23, 2000, the City of Miami Beach City Commission passed Resolution Number
2000-23820 (enclosed). This resolution requests the Miami-Dade County Commission to support
Development Alternatives for the Homestead Air Force Base other than a Commercial Airport.
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Robert Parcher
City Clerk
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c: Mayor Neisen Kasdin and Members of the City Commission
Lawrence Levy, City Manager
Commissioner Betty Ferguson
Commissioner Dorrin Rolle
Commissioner Dr. Barbara Carey
Commissioner Gwen Margolis
Commissioner Bruno A. Barreiro
Commissioner Pedro Reboredo
Commissioner Natacha S. Millan
Commissioner Miguel Diaz de la Portilla
Commissioner Jimmy L. Morales
Commissioner Katy Sorenson
Commissioner Dennis Moss
Commissioner Javier Souto
Commissioner Miriam Alonso
Merrit Steirheim. County Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23820
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORI~A 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
Countv can be substantially affected bv land use decisions in southern Miami-Dade County; and
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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
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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
\VHEREAS, 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
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WI.IEREAS, 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.
PASSED and ADOPTED THIS 23rd
day of February
,2000.
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APPROVED AS TO
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