SoMi INSIDER

Volume 3 | Issue 7 - April 15, 2022

Official newsletter from the

City of South Miami

Exclusive news on South Miami from South Miami

TOP STORY

City moves to restrict panhandling

A new ordinance that restricts panhandling in South Miami passed its first vote by the City Commission.

The city does not have any current ordinances that address panhandling. The ordinance is intended to protect the economic health and productivity of SoMi's commercial areas and regulate conduct to promote public safety for residents and patrons of the restaurants and bars in the City.

Anyone violating the ordinance could face a fine of $200 or up to 30 days in jail. The penalties could be higher for aggressive individuals.

The ordinance needs to be approved a second time by the City Commission before becoming law.

Donation to SoMi education scholarship

Two individuals have made generous donations to SoMi's Marshall Williamson Scholarship Program.

A $10,000 donation by Patrick Robinson and a $1,000 donation by Ravi S. Ramjit will be used towards the 2022-2023 academic school year.

The James T. Bowman Scholarship was established in 2003 to honor the second City of South Miami Afro-American Commissioner.

In March 2021, the Scholarship was renamed the Marshall Williamson Scholarship. The Scholarship was originally intended to encourage disadvantaged students who are residents of the Marshall Williamson area of South Miami who exhibit a strong desire for self-improvement and who wish to further their education beyond high school. The Scholarship now applies to disadvantaged students who are city-wide residents.

Improvements coming to SoMi Dog Park

The city has decided to install artificial turf at the Dog Park.

The new turf will eliminate months of closures during the year for the repair of the grass.

Like other dog parks across the county, dog-friendly, natural looking artificial turf will benefit both the dogs and owners. The change will provide a mud-free playing zone and a low maintenance, beautiful green surface all year long.

Improving our city: New sidewalks being installed

As part of SoMi's 5-year Capital Improvement Program, the city is putting in new sidewalks along Manor Lane from 6396 Manor Lane to the intersection of SW 79th Street and SW 66th Avenue It is is also putting in new sidewalks along SW 66th Avenue from SW 79th Street to SW 80th Street.

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