HISTORY
			The BID of Coral Gables was incorporated in July 1997. It encompasses property within a designated geographic area — Douglas Road to LeJeune Road (east–west) and Aragon Avenue to Andalusia Avenue (north-south).

	CHARACTERISTICS
	The BID allows for provisions of an equitable and reliable means of financial support, management and long term funding. It includes a five-year “sunset” provision, whereby the district would require another vote after five years but would report annually on goals and objectives accomplished. The City of Coral Gables agrees to maintain the baseline level of services.

	VISION STATEMENT
	• To restore vitality to Miracle Mile and the Downtown Business District and to act as a catalyst for the overall improvement of the area. • To establish the downtown as a sought after shopping destination for tourists, Coral Gables and Dade County residents and to increase customer traffic and promote commerce. • To improve the area to match the City’s other superior amenities, i.e., fine dining, historic preservation and quality of life. Furthermore, to develop a consensus and identify funding sources for physical improvements in the area and enhanced visual ambiance.

	IMPLEMENTATION
	• As an advocate of downtown issues and businesses, the BID empowers district members with a single-unified voice, speaking collectively to governmental and civic organizations as well as the general public in order to bring prosperity to the District. • Through advertising, promotional events and other activities, the BID will position the District as a desirable place to shop, eat, stay, stroll, do business and be entertained.

	PARTICIPATION
	As district merchants and property owners, your involvement in the BID is crucial to its success. Your participation-not only in the events planned-but in all other aspects of the organization, is essential. You may serve on a committee (Marketing, Streetscape Project, etc.) or on the board. The board meetings are held once a month at 6:30 pm. Please call our office for the date and location.

	GOVERNANCE
	The BID's Board of Directors is made up of 5 property owners 5 business owners 1 property/business owner 1 Coral Gables Chamber representative 1 City of Coral Gables representative 1 resident advisor The following individuals currently serve on the 2005-2006 Board of Directors: President: Jose Bolado, J. Bolado Clothiers Vice-President: Judy Weissel, Property Owner Secretary/Treasurer: Brad Rosenblatt, Rene Ruiz Couture Member at Large: Abe Ng, Sushi Maki Commission Liaison: Maria Anderson, Vice-Mayor, Coral Gables Commission Chamber Liaison: John O'Rourke, Montica Jewelry Resident Advisor: Lizet Fullerton, Fullerton Perez Realty Gus Fonte, Daisy Tarsi Burton Hersh, Hersh, Vitalini & Corazzini Randy Hill, 55 Merrick Bruce Hornik, Jae’s Jewelers Jill Mark, The Gilded Hand Tom Roth, Hines Micheal Sanders, Omni Colonnade Hotel The BID office, responsible for day-to-day operations concerning marketing & advocacy, is staffed by the following individuals:

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