Parrot Jungle plans to move to Watson Island in downtown Miamiat the end of 2002. The village plans to turn the land, whichcontains more than 1,000 varieties of tropical plants, into a parknamed "Pinecrest Commons."
According to village manager Peter Lombardi, it is likely that a$4-million Safe Neighborhood Parks grant will be awarded for partof the acquisition cost. The $8-million balance will be funded witha new bond issue. Lombardi tells GlobeSt.com that the bond issuedoesn't require voter approval because funds will not come fromproperty taxes. "We haven't decided where the funds will comefrom," says Lombardi.
Lombardi also says a proposal for management that has manyhomeowners up in arms has been effectively "torn up and thrownaway." But the homeowners aren't totally convinced.
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