R-1187-10 RESOLUTION NO. 1187-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
CONDITIONALLY SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING THE SOUTH
FLORIDA PARKS COALITION CHARTER AND THE PRINCIPLES
ON WHICH IT STANDS,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, parks, open spaces and preserves are vital to the quality of life of all
residents of Miami-Dade County; and,
WHEREAS, Miami Shores Village is committed to recreation programming and
environmental stewardship; and,
WHEREAS, the South Florida Parks Coalition is comprised of park and recreational
professionals from various city,county,state and federal jurisdictions,and,
WHEREAS, the South Florida Parks Coalition is dedicated to building a model park
system that will promote a greener, healthier and more livable South Florida community;and,
WHEREAS,the South Florida Parks Coalition will meet, collaborate and share knowledge
and professional expertise regarding park, recreation and conservation open spaces;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Miami Shores Village Council that:
Section 1. Miami Shores Village supports the principles outlined in the South
Florida Parks Coalition Charter as attached hereto.
Section 2. In adopting this Resolution, Miami Shores Village does not waive any
right to enforce the Village's policies, codes and ordinances with respect to its Recreation
program, parks or open spaces.
Section 3. This Resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED THIS 21 Stday of September ,2010.
ATTEST:
I Davis, Mayor
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
PROVED AS TO FORM:
Richard Sarafan
Village Attorney
South Florida Park Coalition
A Coalition of City, County, State and Federal Parks in Miami-Dade
County
CHARTER
Preamble:
The South Florida Park Coalition is created to foster a seamless, connected, and
sustainable parks system for the South Florida community. The Coalition will meet,
collaborate, share knowledge and professional expertise regarding park, recreation and
conservation open spaces.
Our work is rooted in the fundamental values of recreation opportunity and
environmental stewardship. It is dedicated to building a model park system that will
promote a greener, healthier, and more livable South Florida community.
We believe that a model park system consists of parks and public spaces, recreation
facilities, greenways, blueways, great streets and conservation lands.
We believe that a sustainable, model Park System must be planned and created with an
eye to its impact on the neighborhood, city, county and region as a whole. It must be
effective, efficient, fair and balanced. It must work with other public and private
agencies; and it must enhance the health, safety, happiness and well-being of all residents
and visitors to South Florida, now and in the future.
We believe that a model park system is integral to social, environmental and economic
sustainability; it must become a vital part of everyday human experience; it must be
connected spiritually and physically; and it must provide accessibility for people of all
means and abilities. The model Park System must raise the quality of life for the region
and inspire generations.of people to care for and contribute to their communities.
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Based on the beliefs of equity, access, beauty, seamlessness, sustainability and
multiple benefits,
We assert that the Model Park System shall:
■ Ensure an accessible, diverse and balanced system of passive and active recreation
opportunities that promote safety, security and healthy lifestyles.
■ Ensure the preservation, protection and enhancement of ecological resources to
sustain and preserve biodiversity and the environmental health of the region.
■ Ensure the preservation, protection and enhancement of cultural resources to sustain
landscapes and their historical and heritage features.
■ Ensure that park, recreation and conservation open spaces guide the shape of urban
form.
■ Ensure that there is no net loss of park, recreation or conservation lands and mandate
replacement of land of equal value, context and significance.
■ Ensure community stewardship of park, recreation, and conservation open spaces by
fostering educational and recreational programming, civic art, volunteerism and
support of philanthropic and grassroots organizations.
■ Ensure the continual enhancement of economic development and quality of life in the
region by partnering and collaborating with the business community.
■ Ensure the equitable distribution of park, recreation and conservation open spaces for
all communities in the region.
■ Ensure and support responsible growth to conserve environmental and cultural
resources, promote economic investment, and support neighborhood stability, while
reclaiming marginal and abandoned areas.
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■ Ensure the support and development of an interconnected framework of
transportation alternatives such as transit, pedestrian, bicycle and waterway systems
that link parks, recreation and conservation open spaces to each other and to
communities.
■ Ensure high standards of design excellence, innovation and beauty to support
economic, social and environmental sustainability of the region.