R-1159-09 RESOLUTION NO. 1159-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL,REQUESTING THAT
THE MIAMI SHORES HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD RESEARCH AND PROVIDE A
RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO CO-DESIGNATING THAT
PORTION OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD WHICH LIES WITHIN THE VILLAGE BOUNDARIES
AFTER AN HISTORIC FIGURE WHO PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE FORMATION
OF THE VILLAGE.
WHEREAS,The Historic Preservation Board has the authority to recommend to the Village
Council designation of a Village roadway or a portion of a roadway which traverses the Village to honor
a worthy individual; and,
WHEREAS, Inasmuch as Biscayne Boulevard is a major thoroughfare within Miami Shores and
that roadway, also known as US 1, is a continuous roadway beginning in the most northern region of
Maine and ending in Key West, Florida, plays an important part in the nation's history; and,
WHEREAS,The Miami Shores Village Council believes that the portion of Biscayne Boulevard
which lies within the Village should be co-named to celebrate the historical significance of an individual
who played a role in the formation of the Village;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL:
Section 1. That the Village Council requests the Historic Preservation Board research and
recommend to the Council the name of an historically significant individual in whose honor Biscayne
Boulevard may be co-designated.
Section 2. That the Village Clerk, as soon as practical,convene a meeting of the Historic
Preservation Board in order to begin this process.
Section 3. That this Resolution will become effective immediately upon it adoption.
ADOPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2009.
ATTEST:
Herta Holly, Mayor
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Richard Sarafan
Village Attorney