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District Office
8345 NW 12th Street
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 599-1200
Downtown Office
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street
Suite 220
Miami, Florida 33128
(305) 375-4343
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Dear resident,
Thank you for your support. I invite you to read this month's newsletter to be informed of matters that concern you as well as community events in your area. On behalf of my family , I would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and may 2017 be filled with happiness, good health and wealth!
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Seniors celebrate Christmas Luncheon with Commissioner Diaz
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More than 1,200 elderly residents from district 12 enjoyed a festive afternoon with Latin stars at the Commissioner Diaz's annual Christmas celebration luncheon for senior citizens on December 7 at the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Hotel. A host of celebrities included Jencarlos Canela and Eduardo Ibarrola, met and danced with the seniors. The event also featured small gifts for attendees and a raffle of gift cards, televisions and microwaves. Sponsors of the event included Codina (Downtown Doral), Sedano's, Florida East Coast Industries, United Property Management, Safe Wrap, P3Management, Eulen America, Transportation America, Police Benevolent Association Dade County (PBA), Master Concession Air, Related Urban, Cushman Wakefield, Bercow Radell & Fernandez, MCM Communitel, HR Paving and Lennar.
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Veteran's Court
Commissioner Diaz sponsored
legislation
commending the Miami-Dade County Military Affairs Board for its hard work and dedication in creating a Veterans Treatment Court in Miami-Dade's Eleventh Judicial Circuit, and urging the state to provide more funding for the program.
Commissioner Diaz sponsored
legislation requiring that Miami-Dade residents make up at least 20 percent of new employees hired by new target industries to receive tax refunds from
Miami-Dade County to bring jobs to the county under the Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund Program.
Annual Sales Tax Holiday for Veterans
Commissioner Diaz sponsored
legislation urging the state to adopt an annual sales tax holiday for military veterans and their families.
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Santa stops at North Trail Park
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On December 16, Santa Claus AKA Commissioner Diaz made a special stop in a fire truck at North Trail Park. Families were able to take pictures with Santa and they also enjoyed watching the movie ELF. There was free popcorn and snow cones, and bounce houses for the children.
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Commissioner Diaz at the kick-off for the Terminal F Expansion
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As the Chairman of the Transit & Tourism Committee, Commissioner Diaz attended the kick-off ceremony for the PortMiami's Cruise Terminal F Expansion on November 30. The event was also attended by other County officials, MSC Cruise (MSC) and Munilla Constrution Management (MCM), who is in charge of the project. The expansion and renovations to Terminal F will allow for the capability for larger ships and is expected to boost revenue by over $3 million. The project is expected to be completed in December 2017.
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District 12 Mom and Pop grant available on January 5, 2017
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Are you a small business owner in District 12? If so, the District 12's Mom and Pop Small Business Grant program will be available starting Thursday, January 5 until Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Applications will be available on line at
Commissioner Diaz's website or at the district office, located at 8345 NW 12th Street starting January 5. For more information, please call 305-599-1200.
The Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program provides financial and technical assistance to qualified small businesses.
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NW 112th Avenue from NW 103rd St to NW 106th Street and NW 108th Avenue from NW 103rd Street to NW 106th Street
Due to flooding in the area, this project will focus on drainage improvements. The scope of the work consists of the construction of a storm drainage system, exfiltration trenches and a solid pipe along with drainage inlets. It will also include storm manholes as well as roadway restoration. The project is expected to be completed by May 2017.
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Newsworthy Items for the Community
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Enter the 9th Annual Every Drop Counts Poster Contest
The annual
Every Drop Counts Kids Poster Contest
is back
and open to Miami-Dade County elementary school students from ki
ndergarten through fifth grade
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This year's theme is "It starts with Water-Conserve it" and showcases the creative talents of our local students. One winning entry will be selected from each of the 13 County Commission Districts. The top posters will be awarded prizes and be featured in the 2018 Every Drop Counts Water Conservation calendar.
Garbage,Trash, Recycling and Bulky Waste schedule for Christmas Day
- The Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) schedule of services for the upcoming Christmas Day holiday.
Curbside Garbage and Trash Collection Service
- DSWM will not collect garbage or trash on Monday, December 26, 2016. Miami-Dade waste collection customers who are regularly serviced on Mondays are asked NOT to place their green waste carts at the curb that day. Waste collection for these customers will take place on their next regularly scheduled collection day, Thursday, December 29, 2016.
Curbside Recycling Collection Service
- There will be curbside collection of recyclable materials on Monday, December 26, 2016, as ususal. Miami-Dade curbside recycling service customers whose recycling collection day falls on that day are reminded to place their blue recycling carts at the curb by 7 a.m.. on Monday, December 26, 2016.
- There will be no Bulky Waste Pickup on Monday, December 26, 2016.
Disposal Facilities
The following DSWM facilities will be CLOSED on Sunday, December 25, 2016:
- All Neighborhood Trash and Recycling Centers
- North and South Dade Landfills
- Central, West and Northeast Regional Transfer Stations
- Resources Recovery Facility
- All Home Chemical Collection Centers
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Commissioner in the Community
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| Commissioner Diaz discusses Veteran and Transportation issues with Congressman Carlos Curbelo and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart in Washington D.C. on December 1. |
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| On December 6, Commissioner Diaz presents a proclamation to John "Footy" Cross for his community service to our community and for establishing Here's Help, Inc.,an organization that provides treatment for young adults dealing with substance abuse and mental health disorders in our community. |
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| Commissioner Diaz joins the Town of Medley in collecting toys for Toys for Tots program at the Town of Medley Social Network event on December 8. |
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| On December 9 for Public Transportation Day, Commissioner Diaz rides public transportation and chats with a district 12 resident. |
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| On December 14, Commissioner Diaz helps CAMACOL distribute Holiday baskets full of goodies to residents. |
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| Commissioner Diaz participates in the Peterson's Harley-Davidson South's Toys 4 Kids Run on December 18. Over 175 bicycles and toys were provided to children at the West Perrine Park. |
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| On December 20, Commissioner Diaz attends the swearing in ceremony of Mayor-elect Juan Carlos Bermudez, Councilwoman-elect Claudia Mariaca and re-elected Councilwoman Christi Fraga in the City of Doral. |
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Free Zumba classes at North Trail Park
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The Miami-Dade County Parks, as part of their health and fitness initiative, will be offering free "Zumba Gold" classes to residents age 55 and older at North Trail Park Community Center, 780 NW 127th Avenue. "Zumba Gold" mingles fun and energetic music with lower impact movements to improve balance, flexibility, cardiovascular health and muscle conditioning. For more information about Miami-Dade Parks Active Older Adults Program, contact Allan Tavss at 786-372-9701 or visit the website.
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On November 30, 2009, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six in partnership with the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) began a reconstruction project of the State Road (S.R.) 826 (Palmetto Expressway) and S.R. 836 (Dolphin Expressway) Interchange. Now that construction has begun, there will be many upcoming lane and ramp closures on the Dolphin Expressway. For more information about construction-related activities, please contact Oscar Gonzalez at 786-280-0983 or via e-mail at ogonzalez@mrgmiami.com. General information can be found at www.826-836.com. Motorists are encouraged to call 511 before they drive, or log on to www.fl511.com for real-time traffic and lane closure information.
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I hope this newsletter has been helpful and as always, I look forward to your comments and concerns. I am happy to serve the following cities of Doral, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Medley, Sweetwater, Virginia Gardens, and a large portion of unincorporated Miami-Dade County.
Sincerely,
Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 12
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