Commissioner Sorenson seeks renewable energy legislation
On February 5th,
the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a
series of resolutions sponsored by Commissioner Katy Sorenson
calling on the Florida Legislature and the Public Service Commission
to advance renewable energy in our state. “Alternative energy
technology presents many fantastic opportunities for Miami-Dade
County,” explained Commissioner Sorenson. “We can become national
leaders in the field of clean energy technology with the right set
of incentives from the State of Florida.”Commissioner
Sorenson and the Board of County Commissioners are encouraging the
Public Service Commission (PSC) to adopt the draft rules for “net
metering” proposed by the PSC. Additionally, the County will ask the
Legislature to pass an alternative energy property tax exemption
called for in the Florida Constitution, enhance the County's
low-income solar program, and include renewable energy in the
venture capital "Florida Opportunity Fund."
|
|
Pictured from Left to Right:
Juanita Smith, Florida City Commissioner; Mayor Carlos Alvarez, Miami-Dade
County; Mayor Lynda Bell, City of Homestead; Commissioner Katy Sorenson,
Miami-Dade County; Commissioner Dennis C. Moss, Miami-Dade County; Mayor
Otis T. Wallace, Florida City; Harpal S. Kapoor, Miami-Dade County Transit
Director
|
|
Commissioner Sorenson, Mayor Alvarez, Commissioner Moss, and Miami-Dade
Transit participate in the South Miami-Dade Busway Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony
Commissioner Katy
Sorenson participated in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Segment II of the
South Miami-Dade Busway Extension this past December. The
completed busway is the longest of it's kind in the United States.
"Rapid transit service from Florida City to Dadeland will provide
the residents of our communities a convenient alternative to the
automobile," said Sorenson. "Miami-Dade Transit is adding new
park-and-ride lots to serve transit riders, and at my request, is
researching circulator routes to better serve the South Dade community
too."
|
| |
Baynanza Biscayne Bay
Cleanup Day
The Baynanza Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day is a great opportunity to give
back to the environment. Commissioner Sorenson will join
hundreds of volunteers at Black Point Marina for the event. "The
Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day is an opportunity to help clean up the
debris from careless littering and from trash washed through stormwater into the bay." offered Sorenson. "The event helps connect our actions to our environment."
Registration
deadline for the Countywide event, which typically draws 6000 to
7000 volunteers, is April 4th. Register now at:
www.miamidade.gov/derm/baynanza.asp |
| |
Final Vote to hold the Urban Development Boundary in April
A majority of County Commissioners voted to override objections from
the County's Planning staff and preliminarily adopt changes in the
County's master plan that would move the urban development boundary
(UDB) further west for a big-box hardware chain, office buildings,
and more residential suburban sprawl. Those applications will
be reviewed by the State of Florida and returned to Miami-Dade
County for a final vote April 24th.
Commissioner Sorenson continues to fight
for good urban planning, which means holding the urban development
boundary in place, directing infrastructure investments into the
urban core, pushing for pedestrian friendly, mass transit centered
infill development instead of perpetuating gridlock-inducing
suburban sprawl. "The developers said last time that we needed
to expand the UDB because there was no land left, and that it was
the only way to build affordable housing," said Sorenson.
"They don't have that excuse this time, so why push for more
development in farmland and wetlands?"
Commissioner Sorenson urges
residents to make their voices heard, by calling or emailing their
County Commissioner, or in person at the upcoming Comprehensive
Development Master Plan hearing (CDMP) this April 24th. |
| |
New Water
Restrictions Take Effect
Stricter Modified Phase III water
restrictions for Miami-Dade County went into effect January 15,
2008. In addition to the restrictions, residents are encouraged to
save water both inside and outside the home.
Additional water restriction info
available from the South Florida Water Management District:
|
| |
Commissioner Sorenson participates in Miami Killian Senior High
School’s “Cougar Way” co-designation ceremony
Commissioner Katy Sorenson participated in
“Cougar Way” co-designation ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January
9, 2008, at Miami Killian Senior High School (10655 Cougar Way, Miami,
Florida 33176).
“Miami Killian Senior High School’s mascot is the Cougar and this
co-designation of SW 97th Avenue to Cougar Avenue is in honor of a
school which bears countless state championships, awards, and honorable
recognition,” explained Commissioner Sorenson.
For pictures of the
event,
click here.
|
| |
Commissioner Katy Sorenson, Miami-Dade Park and Recreation, and
local residents dedicate the newly developed Rock Ridge Park
Commissioner Katy Sorenson and representatives of Miami-Dade Park
and Recreation and local residents celebrated the completion of Rock
Ridge Park (10810 S.W. 117 Avenue, Miami, FL) with a dedication
ceremony on Friday, December 7, 2007.
Rock Ridge Park is a 4.5-acre facility with lots of open space for
families to enjoy and an ADA-accessible playground. A shade/rain
shelter will be built in the coming months. The park, located on
land that was originally a rock quarrying site, cost $1.278 million:
$1.1 million from Impact Fees and $275,000 from Commissioner
Sorenson's Quality Neighborhoods Improvement Program (QNIP) funds. |
|
|
|
|
Commissioner Katy Sorenson sponsors mortgage foreclosure prevention
workshop
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson
gathered a group of finance and mortgage professionals to help the
residents in her community battle threats of foreclosure. While the
number of foreclosures in Florida increased 50 percent in the last
fiscal quarter, homeowners are often unaware of their options if
they have difficulty paying their mortgage. Commissioner Sorenson
held a Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Workshop on January 31, 2008
to assist residents facing foreclosure or who are having financial
difficulties.
The workshop was presented in conjunction with Neighborhood Housing
Services, an organization committed to educating homebuyers and
homeowners |
|
|
ON DEMAND
highlights |
| |
|
South Dade Cultural Center Virtual
Tour
2/25/2008 |
|
Hi Res
Lo Res |
Take a virtual tour of the construction activities at the South
Miami-Dade Cultural Center in Cutler Bay. The County is
nearing completion of the 900+ seat theater complex.
|
|
|
CONTACT US |
|
E-mail
district8@miamidade.gov
Downtown Office
305-375-5218
Fax
305-372-6073
District Office
305-378-6677
Fax
305-253-7495
|
|
|
|
