ANALYSIS:
Originally from the former nation of Czechoslovakia, Marian Del Vecchio migrated to England in 1938, only later to flee the London Blitz to Brazil and then settle in New York.
Her cartoons were regularly featured under the section “A Different View” for the Miami Herald, from 2000 to 2005. Her drawings were also featured at a recent exhibit by the Miami Design Preservation League at the Art Deco Museum.
The proposed location for the plaque is the beachwalk extension between 3rd and 5th street, adjacent to Marjory Stoneman Douglas Ocean Beach Park. The proposed verbiage for the plaque will read, “In memory of Marian Del Vecchio (1935-2019)” and the estimated cost of design, fabrication, and installation of the 6x12 inch stainless steel plaque is $1000.00.
Pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City Code concerning monuments and memorials, the City Commission is required to hold a public hearing prior to final approval of the commemorative plaque. The proposal for the commemorative plaque must be transmitted to the City Commission with an accompanying written analysis prepared by the City Administration.
At the close of the City Commission public hearing, the approval of the proposal requires a 5/7ths vote. Unless expressly provided otherwise in the City Commission Resolution approving the commemorative plaque, the approval shall establish the presumption that the City shall assume the costs associated with the ongoing maintenance of the approved plaque.