2007-26644 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2007-26644
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING
HIALEAH PARK RACE TRACK AS A VALUABLE LOCAL
AND NATIONAL HISTORIC RESOURCE OF GREAT
IMPORTANCE AND URGING THE OWNER JOHN
BRUNETTI, AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCIES SUCH AS THE CITY OF HIALEAH AND THE
SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL, TO
TAKE SUCH STEPS AS ARE NECESSARY AND
APPROPRIATE TO PRESERVE HIALEAH PARK TO THE
GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE.
WHEREAS, since 1925, Hialeah Park Race Track ("Hialeah Park") has been recognized
as a gorgeous racetrack, which some call the world's most beautiful race course; and
WHEREAS, its majestic Mediterranean Revival architecture has brought recognition
from many historic organizations, including in 1979, being entered in the National Register of
Historic Places, and in 1988, being declared eligible for National Historic Landmark designation
by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior Donald P. Hodel.
WHEREAS, Hialeah Park was also home to a flock of American Flamingos, which
resulted in its being designated a sanctuary by the Audubon Society; and
WHEREAS, horse racing was held at Hialeah Park until 2001, when the Florida
Legislature deregulated the racing dates for the various horse tracks, and Hialeah could not
compete for viable racing dates; and
WHERAS, the buildings at Hialeah Park have since suffered and deteriorated, with
Hurricane Wilma causing such damage in 2005 that the owner requested the City of Hialeah to
remove its historic certification on the stables, which the owner thereafter demolished; and
WHERAS, Bal Bay Realty, Ltd., has filed an application for development approval with
the South Florida Regional Planning Council, for a development of regional impact to permit the
development of 3,760 residential units, 960,000 sq. ft. of retail space, 200,000 sq. ft. of office
space, and 75,000 sq. ft. of museum space at Hialeah Park; and
WHEREAS, the museum space contemplated is the restoration of the historic Hialeah
Park Clubhouse, on approximately 1.9 acres of the 202 acres of which Hialeah Park is
comprised; and
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2007, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named
Hialeah Park to its 2007 list of American's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, the organization Citizens of South Florida for the Preservation of the
Hialeah Race Track is a group of activists seeking alternatives to the residential and commercial
development of the site; and
WHEREAS, it appears that more desirable alternatives to the development proposal
exist that maximize the restoration of the historic character of the site, including providing more
public space surrounding the historic clubhouse, such as a substantial park area including the
clubhouse, gardens and statues; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach recognizes that this is a decision of the City of
Hialeah, which has jurisdiction, and the concerns expressed in this resolution, with respect, are
merely intended to support the City of Hialeah's efforts in addressing the future of this valuable
historic resource; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Commission of the City of Miami Beach urge those involved
in the process reviewing the proposal for the next phase of this historic site make every effort to
preserve that which Hialeah Park was, and what it brought to the City of Hialeah and South
Florida - a majestic and celebrated center of vibrant activity that was and hopefully will again be
a beauty to behold.
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 recognize Hialeah Park Race Track as a valuable local and national historic
resource of great importance and urge the owner John Brunetti, and responsible governmental
agencies such as the City of Hialeah and the South Florida Regional Planning Council, to take
such steps as are necessary and appropriate to preserve Hialeah Park to the greatest extent
possible.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th da
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Hatfield, Liliam
From: Hatfield, Liliam
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 12:43 PM
To: Carlos Hernandez, Council Vice-President; Cindy Miel, Councilmember; David Concepcion;
Jose Caragol, Councilmember ;Jose Yedra, Councilmember ;Luis Gonzalez,
Councilmember; Mayor Julio Robaina; Vivian Casals-Munoz, Councilmember; Bert Waters;
Carlton Moore; Carlton Moore; Chad Kennedy; Commissioner Dennis Moss; Commissioner
Jose "Pepe" Diaz; Commissioner Sally Heyman; Dennis Moss; Dennis Moss; Dixie Spehar;
Dixie Spehar; Gary Donn; George Neugent; George Neugent; Ilene Lieberman; Jay
Chernoff; Jose "Pepe" Diaz; Jose Riesco; Joseph Scuotto; Lois Wexler; Lois Wexler; Marta
Perez; Marta Perez; Marta Perez; Michael Blynn; Morgan McPherson; Morgan McPherson;
Patricia Asseff; Sally Heyman; Sam Goren; Sam Goren; Sandra Walters; Scott Brook;
Suzanne Gunzburger; Tim Gray
Cc: Sepulveda, Yvonne; Parcher, Robert; Hernandez, Kerry; DConcepcion@hialeahfl.gov
Subject: Resolution 2007-26644 re: Hialeah Park Race Track
Importance: High
Follow Up Flag: Review
Flag Status: Flagged
Attachments: 2007-26644 Reso.pdf
Honorable Mayor Robaina and Council Members:
Attached please find revised Resolution 2007-26644 adopted by the City of Miami Beach City Commission on
September 17, 2007. The revised resolution recognizes Hialeah Park Race Track as a valuable local and
national historic resource of great importance and urges the owner John Brunetti, and responsible governmental
agencies such as the City of Hialeah and the South Florida Regional Planning Council, to take such steps as are
necessary and appropriate to preserve Hialeah Park to the greatest extent possible.
Respectfully submitted,
Liti~am
MIAMIBEACH
Liliam Hatfield, Office Associate V
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7411/ Fax: 305-673-7254 / www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
09/18/2007
CITY OF HIALEAH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
TO: MS. LILIAM HATFIELD
FROM: CITY COUNCIL
E-MAIL: LILIAMHATFIELD@MIAMIBEACHFL.GOV
DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2007
SUBJECT: CITY OFFICIAL LISTING
As per your request, below appears an updated list of our current City Officials:
Julio Robaina, Mayor (305) 883-5800 mayorjr@hialeahfl.gov
Esteban Bovo, Council President (305) 883-5959 ebovocoh@bellsouth.net
Jose Caragol, Councilmember (305) 883-8002 jcaragolcoh@bellsouth.net
Vivian Casals-Munoz, Councilmember (305) 883-5954 Vivian@cmtitle.com
Luis Gonzalez, Councilmember (305) 883-5922 Igonzalezcoh@bellsouth.net
Carlos Hernandez, Council Vice-President (305) 883-8035 carlosha@earthlink.net
Cindy Miel, Councilmember (305) 883-8038 cmielcoh@bellsouth.net
Jose Yedra, Councilmember (305) 883-8003 jyedracoh@bellsouth.net
Our City Officials are located at SOI Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010. The fax number for
the City Council is (305) 883-5814. The Mayor's fax number is (305) 883-5992. Should you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the City Clerk's Office at (305) 883-5820.
09/18/2007 11:18 FAX 954 985 4417 SFRPC
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pistribution List Name: COUNCIL MEMBERS
Members:
Bert Waters ewaters@sfwmd.gov
Carlton Moore pwilson@fortlauderdale.gov
Carlton Moore cmoore@fortlauderdale.gov
Chad Kennedy William.c.kennedy@dep.state.fl.us
Dennis Moss dennismoss@miamidade.gov
Dennis Moss dcperez@miamidade.gov
Dennis Moss cjb1 @miamidade.gov
Dixie Spehar Johnson-Jana@monroecounty-fl.gov
Dixie Spehar boccdis1 @monroecounty-fl.gov
Gary Donn gary.donn@dot.state.fl.us
George Neugent neugent-george@monroecounty-fl.gov
George Neugent marble-terri@monroecounty-fl.gov
Iiene Lieberman dbarnes@broward.org-~
Jay Chernoff Jay.Chernoff@FLcomml.com
Jose "Pepe" Diaz (Molina@miamidade.gov
Jose Riesco Jose@jarcpa.net
Joseph Scuotto jscuotto@cityofsunrise.org
Lois Wexler (Wexler@broward.org
Lois Wexler mdecosta@broward.org
Marta Perez MAlvarez4@dadeschools.net
Marta Perez MToledo@dadeschoois.net
Marta Perez marta774@bellsouth.net
Michael 13lynn lawmrb@aol.com
Morgan McPherson mayor@keywestcity.com
Morgan McPherson vperez@keywestcity.com
Patricia Asseff Asseff@msn.com
Sally Heyman MARY4@miamidade.gov
Sam Goren sgoren@cityatty.com
Sam Goren MariaPisz@cityatty.com
Sandra Walters sandy@swcinc.net
Scott Brook scottbrook@scottjbrookpa.com
Suzanne Gunzburger dplatt@broward.org
Tim Gray tim.gray@dep.state.fl.us