We, the residents frequent Margaret Pace Park hereby request that the Parks Department of the City of Miami and all other governing bodies, designate within the neighborhood, a fenced-in area for dogs and dog-owners to safely exercise without the use of leashes. This area which we will refer to as the "Margaret Pace Dog Run" will comply with all of the rules for city dog runs set by the Parks Department of Miami. Furthermore, site selection will be based on recommendation by the community and the parks department. We believe the Margaret Pace Dog Run (MPDR) will benefit all members of the community, not just dog owners. For dog owners, MPDR will provide a ticket free area where their dogs can get much needed daily exercise and interaction. The run will be close enough to their homes to be practical for daily use. For neighbors who do not own dogs and the parents of local children, MPDR will be located at a site which is currently not used by pedestrians or kids. It will be completely fenced in and away from areas where local children play. The existence of a dog run will negate any and all reasons for a dog owner to break the law by taking a dog off leash in our community parks. This will increase the safety of our parks for the community as a whole.