Legislative Matter

Miami-Dade Legislative Item
File Number: 092251

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File Number: 092251

File Type: Resolution

Status: Adopted

Version: 0

Reference: R-168-10

Control: Board of County Commissioners

File Name: NAMING FACILITY METROMOVER - JOSEPH BRYANT

Introduced: 8/6/2009

Requester: NONE

Cost:

Final Action: 2/18/2010

Agenda Date: 2/18/2010

Agenda Item Number: 5C

Notes:

NOTE TO CAO: PUBLIC HRG REQUIRED

Title:

RESOLUTION NAMING THE MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT METROMOVER MAINTENANCE FACILITY AFTER JOSEPH BRYANT

Indexes:

METROMOVER

Sponsors:	Bruno A. Barreiro, Prime Sponsor
	Barbara J. Jordan, Co-Sponsor
	Jose "Pepe" Diaz, Co-Sponsor
	Audrey M. Edmonson, Co-Sponsor
	Carlos A. Gimenez, Co-Sponsor
	Sally A. Heyman, Co-Sponsor
	Joe A. Martinez, Co-Sponsor
	Dennis C. Moss, Co-Sponsor
	Dorrin D. Rolle, Co-Sponsor
	Natacha Seijas, Co-Sponsor
	Rebeca Sosa, Co-Sponsor
	Katy Sorenson, Co-Sponsor
	Sen. Javier D. Souto, Co-Sponsor

Sunset Provision: No

Effective Date:

Expiration Date:

Registered Lobbyist:

None Listed

Legislative History
Acting Body	Date	Agenda Item	Action	Sent To	Due Date	Returned	Pass/Fail

Board of County Commissioners	2/18/2010	5C	Adopted				P
REPORT:	First Assistant County Attorney Abigail Price-Williams read the foregoing proposed resolution into the record. Chairman Moss opened the public hearing and called for persons wishing to appear before the Commission in connection with this proposed resolution. After hearing no one, he closed the public hearing. Chairman Moss announced that all commissioners would be added as co-sponsors. Commissioner(s) Barreiro and Jordan noted memories of the late Joseph Bryant, and on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners presented Mr. Bryant’s family with the resolution naming the Miami-Dade Transit Metromover Maintenance Facility in honor of his 30 years of County service and in memory of his giving his life in the line of duty. The family of the late Joseph Bryant expressed their appreciation to the County Commission. Mr. Harpal Kapoor, Transit Director, spoke of Mr. Bryant’s accomplishments and noted he was hopeful that his memory would live forever by naming the Facility after him. County Manager George Burgess noted the entire County family was honored that Mr. Bryant dedicated his career to serving the people of Miami-Dade County. Chairman Moss announced the unveiling of the bronze plaque would begin at 1:00 p.m. today to officially name the Joseph Bryant Metromover Maintenance Facility located across the street from the Stephen P. Clark Government Center. Note: This item is being reprinted to correct a scrivener's error.

County Manager	2/17/2010		Scrivener's Errors		2/18/2010
REPORT:	This item is being reprinted to correct a scrivener's error.

Board of County Commissioners	11/17/2009	5A	Deferred				P
REPORT:	During consideration of the changes to today's (11/17) agenda, the Board deferred the foregoing proposed resolution as requested by the sponsors to no date certain. SPECIAL NOTE: The November 17, 2009, County Manager's Memorandum entitled, "Changes for the November 17, 2009 BCC Meeting" noted the deferral of the foregoing proposed resolution as requested by the sponsors to no date certain.

County Manager	11/13/2009		Deferrals		11/17/2009
REPORT:	The sponsors of this item requested deferral to no date certain.

Commission Auditor	11/9/2009		Legislative notes attached		11/17/2009

Board of County Commissioners	10/6/2009	5A	Deferred		11/17/2009		P
REPORT:	Commissioner Barreiro requested the foregoing proposed resolution be deferred to November 17, 2010 during consideration of changes to today's agenda.

County Manager	10/2/2009		Deferrals		10/6/2009
REPORT:	The sponsors of this item requested deferral to November 17, 2009 BCC meeting.

Transit, Infrastructure & Roads Committee	9/9/2009	1E1	Forwarded to BCC without recommendation by BCC Chairperson due to meeting cancellation		10/6/2009
REPORT:	NOTE: Chairwoman Jordan submitted a memorandum dated September 08, 2009, requesting the Board of County Commissioner (BCC) Chairman Moss waive the Committee rules and procedures and allow the foregoing resolution to be forwarded to the October 06, 2009 BCC meeting for consideration.

County Attorney	8/6/2009		Assigned	Bruce Libhaber	9/2/2009

County Attorney	8/6/2009		Referred	Transit, Infrastructure & Roads Committee	9/9/2009

Legislative Text

TITLE
RESOLUTION NAMING THE MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT METROMOVER MAINTENANCE FACILITY AFTER JOSEPH BRYANT

BODY
WHEREAS, Joseph Bryant was a dedicated Miami-Dade Transit employee for 28 years; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Bryant spent fifteen years in the Metromover Maintenance Division, rising to the rank of Metromover Maintenance Supervisor; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Bryant was an exemplary County employee, as evidenced by his multiple awards, including employee of the month and the coveted Miami-Dade Transit Employee of the Quarter; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Bryant tragically lost his life while on duty on the evening of June 19, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Metromover Maintenance Facility is located at 100 S.W. 1st Avenue, within County Commission District 5,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board hereby approves the naming of the Metromover Maintenance Facility at 100 S.W. 1st Avenue as the �Joseph Bryant Metromover Maintenance Facility.�