“PUTTING THE PEOPLE’S BUSINESS FIRST”
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
I am sponsoring an Ordinance at the September 7, 2017 BCC. This ordinance will amend Section 20-29 of the Miami-Dade County Code. The purpose of this ordinance is to prevent the Board of County Commissioners from waiving the 20% consent required from the resident electors of a certain area to create a Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC). This ordinance is very important for our County and our residents as it will ensure a minimum 20% consent of the resident electors have an interest to incorporate.
BE PREPARED FOR HURRICANES
Hurricane season 2017 begins June 1 and ends November 30. We must be prepared in the event Miami-Dade County is threatened by a major storm. Starting in August, we enter the peak of Hurricane Season. Click on the image to download the Hurricane guide which provides useful information such as emergency & evacuation assistance program, pet safety, what to do before, during, & after the storm, trash pickup, and much more.
For additional information please visit the Miami-Dade County’s Office of Emergency Management.
Think BIG MUTTS About Pet Adoption
When it comes to saving pet’s lives, Miami-Dade County Animal Services Pet Adoption and Protection Center (Animal Services) is working to persuade the community to think big when adopting a pet, big dogs that is.
Large dogs spend more time at Animal Services and make up the majority of the pet population. The large dog population is especially higher during the summer months.
To help motivate big dog adoptions, fees for large dogs, over 35 lbs., are waived untilSeptember 30. The waived fees represent a savings of $65 over the usual adoption fee and the adopted dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and ready to go to a forever home.
For more information click here.
Registration underway for Miami-Dade Parks “Fit2Play” after-school programs
As part of its ongoing efforts to improve the lives of Miami-Dade’s youth, the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department invites parents to enroll their kids in one of two specialized programs. The “Fit2Play™: Health, Wellness, and Physical Activity” after-school program, for ages 6-14, is nationally-acclaimed and designed to help children discover the “fun” in fitness and develop healthy habits for a lifetime. Kids will stay fit with fully-supervised activities focused on fitness, nutrition, and wellness, and developing their appreciation of nature, science, and the cultural arts.
Fit2Play™ will be held Monday – Friday, 2 – 6 p.m., August 21, 2017 through June 8, 2018, throughout the school year and school vacation breaks, at 25 Miami-Dade park locations.
Program fees range from $25-$35 per week. Financial assistance may be available to qualifying families based on the availability of funds. Miami-Dade County Parks also offers transportation from select schools to park sites, for an additional charge, making the program all the more convenient for parents.
For more information about Miami-Dade Parks’ Fit2Play™ after-school program, including a listing of participating parks, visit the web page.
Register for DMV services at Stephen P. Clark Center
You can obtain the following services on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
- Renew your driver’s license and get a replacement
- Apply for a Florida Identification and get a replacement
- Check the status of your driver’s license
- Change your address
- Register as an organ donor
The following payment types are accepted: Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover, Cash and Checks.
For more information and to register click here.
Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management Labor Day 2017 holiday waste collection, recycling, and disposal facility schedule
The Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) has released the schedule of services for the upcoming Labor Day holiday.
All DSWM waste and recycling collection services will occur on a normal schedule, and all DSWM disposal facilities will observe normal operating hours on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2017.
The DSWM Administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017.
Public Workshops
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Six, has scheduled three Alternatives Public Workshops to discuss the PD&E Study along SR 968/Flagler Street from SR 821/HEFT to SR 5/US 1/Biscayne Boulevard in Miami-Dade County. The study will focus on implementation of a Premium Transit service and infrastructure along SR 968/Flagler Street, as well as providing multimodal street improvements.
The Alternatives Public Workshops will be held on the following dates at the locations shown:
* East Project Corridor Workshop (SW 42 Avenue to SR 5/US 1/Biscayne Boulevard) –Thursday, September 14, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Manuel Artime Theater, located at 900 SW 1 Street, Miami, FL 33130
* West Project Corridor Workshop (SR 90/SW 8 Street from SW 147 Avenue to SW 107 Avenue; SR 968/Flagler Street from SR 821/HEFT to SW 87 Avenue) – Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Central Church Miami, located at 1300 SW 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33174
* Central Project Corridor Workshop (SR 968/Flagler Street from SW 87 Avenue to SW 42 Avenue) -Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at West End Park, located at 250 SW 60 Avenue, Miami, FL 33144
Meeting invitations for each workshop will be sent to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed improvements. These workshops will be an opportunity for the public to learn about the project and offer initial feedback on several proposed alternatives. The workshops will be held in an informal, open house format. Attendees are encouraged to come between the times above to review the proposed improvements. Department representatives will be available during the workshops to discuss the project and answer questions.
SCHOOLS ARE BACK IN SESSION
A new school year is upon us. Be mindful of school zones, buses picking up students and students walking to school. To download the school calendar click here. For the Miami-Dade County Public Schools website click here.
The Miami Football Club
Miami’s sole professional soccer club
Schedule for September home games:
Puerto Rico FC
Saturday, September 2, 2017 7:30 PM
Indy Eleven
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 8:00 PM
San Fransisco Deltas
Saturday, September 16, 2017 7:30 PM
Games played at:
FIU Riccardo Silva Stadium
11200 SW 8 Street
Miami, FL 33199
For more information on away games and to purchase tickets click here.
WELLNESS CORNER
School has started and we will soon be celebrating holidays with our loved ones. Let’s take a moment to always be aware of our health and wellness:
Stress Less
3 Overlooked Causes of Stress and How to Eliminate Them
Work it out
5 Easy Exercises to Get Your Kids Excited About Fitness
Welcome to Herb Central
Top 5 Herbal Formulas for Health and Wellness
Your Heart Will Thank You For It
The Power of Berries for Blood Pressure
Office of Commissioner Joe A. Martinez
District 11 Office
4081 SW 152 Avenue, Unit 21, Miami, FL 33185
305-552-1155 or 305-375-5511
email: district11@miamidade.gov
