R-1163-09 RESOLUTION NO. 1163-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
AFFIRMING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION BOARD TO CO-DESIGNATE BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD WITHIN THE VILLAGE AS"HUGH ANDERSON
BOULEVARD"AND URGING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
COMMISSION MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT THE VILLAGE'S
REQUEST TO HONOR ONE OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD'S
INITIATORS AND MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE'S FOUNDING FATHERS
WHEREAS, prominent land developer and businessman Hugh
Anderson came to Miami in 1910 with a vision and a grand plan.
Reports indicate that Mr.Anderson sought to provide a wide corridor
from downtown Miami north,surging a path through the undeveloped
areas that were prevalent in the early 1920's; and
WHEREAS,during this time period in the early 1920's, Hugh
Anderson formed the Shoreland Company,which purchased large tracts
of land with the hopes of drawing new residents to the area he called
America's Mediterranean,and planned for the construction of a 100
foot wide thoroughfare to facilitate travel;and,
WHEREAS,work began on what is now known as Biscayne
Boulevard in November, 1925,and required the destruction and
relocation of many buildings,with construction on the 42 block roadway
reaching its peak in the summer of 1926,just prior to the great
hurricane and subsequent real estate bust;and,
WHEREAS, co-designation of this historic thoroughfare would
serve as a continual reminder,to both residents and visitors alike,of the
importance of Hugh Anderson's contribution to Miami Shores and the
construction of Biscayne Boulevard.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Council of
Miami Shores Village;
Section 1. That the Village Administration is hereby
authorized to take all steps necessary to solicit support for the co-
designation of Biscayne Boulevard within the boundaries of Miami
Shores Village.
Section 2. That once applicable support is garnered,the
Village Administration is directed to complete any paperwork necessary
to accomplish co-designation of the roadway,including appropriate
signage.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of April, 2009.
ATTEST: —aL (�)'
Herta Holly, Mayor
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
V21 & S�:
Richard Sarafan
Village Attorney