Rep Gonzalez Vows To Kill Move For Marlins Referendum
Written by Risa Polansky on March 19th, 2009
A proposed Florida House bill calling for referendums on publicly funded deals with sports teams will not stand in the way of a new Marlins stadium, its sponsor vows.…
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Bill Aims To Force Voter Ok On Publiclybuilt Stadiums
Written by Risa Polansky on March 12th, 2009
Even if local elected officials OK a deal for a new Florida Marlins ballpark this month, state law could require voter approval should a push by a local lawmaker gain…
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Moving Along Transit Stimulus To Get Miami Trolleys Rolling Other Street Repairs Going
Written by Yudislaidy Fernandez on March 12th, 2009
Miami officials are moving forward with plans to run four trolley routes along Miami streets and make bridge repairs and street and sidewalk improvements thanks to the millions in federal…
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More Cities Could Soon Split Transportation Surtax Cash
Written by Risa Polansky on March 12th, 2009
Three Miami-Dade municipalities that don't receive a dedicated portion of the county's half-cent transportation surtax proceeds could soon see a share — and the money they've missed out on over…
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Giving Newer Incorporated Municipalities Share Of Transportation Surtax A Fairness Principle Rep Braynon Says
Written by Risa Polansky on March 12th, 2009
Miami-Dade's half-percent transportation surtax, which now backs new county projects, systems maintenance and transportation initiatives in most municipalities, could soon be spread thinner.…
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Community Redevelopment Agency Bonding Outlook Worse Than Expected
Written by Yudislaidy Fernandez on March 12th, 2009
Revenue projections now show Overtown's redevelopment agency may only be capable of bonding $50 million to upgrade the area, a tenth of what the agency's chair demanded two weeks ago…
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Dade Looking For Expert Advisers In Preparation For More Privatesector Partnerships
Written by Risa Polansky on March 12th, 2009
Anticipating teaming with the private sector to complete county projects as budgets grow tighter, Miami-Dade County is corralling expert advisers now.…
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Florida Marlins Remain Committed To Orange Bowl Site Call Private Ballpark Proposal Publicity Stunt
Written by Miami Today on March 12th, 2009
The Florida Marlins remain locked in on the former Orange Bowl site in Little Havana for a new baseball stadium, despite having other options.…
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Repitching Downtown Owner Of Miami Arena Land Says He Can Build Privately Funded Stadium
Written by Miami Today on March 5th, 2009
As city and county officials struggle over a heavily publicly financed Florida Marlins stadium in Little Havana, Miami Arena-site owner Glenn Straub says his offer to build a privately funded…
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