R-0961-97 RESOLUTION NO. 961-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
COUNCIL AFFIRMING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD TO CO-DESIGNATE
103" STREET AS "BISCAYNE ROAD, " ITS ORIGINAL
AND HISTORIC NAME.
WHEREAS, in the mid to late Nineteenth Century, the area
which now comprises Miami Shores Village, Biscayne Park and E1
Portal, was then known as Biscayne; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the then name of the general
area, the street now known as 103rd Street was, even as late as
1925, known as "Biscayne Road; " and
WHEREAS, 103rd Street significantly contributed to the
development of Miami Shores Village, and even with the relatively
recent construction of Interstate 95, 103rd Street continues to
occupy a place of prominence as �a ,major artery into and out of
the Village; and
WHEREAS, co-designation of this historic thoroughfare would
serve as a continual reminder, to both residents and visitors
alike, of the importance of 103rd Street in the history and
development of Miami Shores Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA:
RPnr_;on 1_ The recitals and -findings contained in the
preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
SPctinn 2 _ The recommendation of the Historic
Preservation Board to co-designate 103rd Street as "Biscayne
Road" , as it was known in the early history and development of
the Village, is hereby approved and declared to be the best;
interest of the entire community.
section 3 _ The Department of Public Works of
Metropolitan Dade County, Florida, is respectfully requested to
do all things necessary, through the erection of appropriate
signs and otherwise, to co-designate 103rd Street as "Biscayne
Road" , within the boundaries of Miami Shores Village.
SPr- ion a _ This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this1st day of ,� , 1997.
Michael H. Boyle, Vice Mayor oV
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BARBARA FUGMI VILLAGE ATTORNEY
VILLAGE CLERK
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