09-18-2008 Workshop
City Commission
Workshop Meeting
September 18, 2008
9:00 A.M.
Executive Conference Room
19200 West CountrY Cluh Drive Aventura F1, 111 RO
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AGENDA
Proposed Ordinance to Establish Arts & Cultural Center
Advisory Board (City Manager)*
Future Action Required: Ordinance
Road Designation Bill (City Manager)*
Founders Day Program (City Manager)*
Proposal to Update the Role of the Community Services
Advisory Board (City Manager)*
Ives Dairy Road Interchange Project (Commissioner Auerbach) *
Future Action Requested: Resolution to Expedite Project
Proposed Special Election on Uniform Countywide System of
Fire Protection (Commissioner Auerbach) *
Request to Re-schedule Meeting Dates (Mayor Gottlieb &
Commissioner Holzberg)
Proposed Countywide 2008/09 Property Tax Rate
(Commissioner Auerbach)
Request for tlKey To the City" (Commissioner Diamond) *
Future Action Required: Resolution
Adjournment
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
FROM: Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM, City
DATE: September 11, 2008
TO: City Commission
SUBJECT: Proposed Arts and Cultural Center Advisory Board
Attached hereto, for your review is a proposed Ordinance establishing an Arts and
Cultural Center Advisory Board. The document was prepared after an extensive
evaluation of similar Boards in other jurisdictions and is based on best practices after
discussions with representatives of other performing arts facilities. The following is an
overview of the Ordinance:
1. The Board will consist of nine (9) members who shall be appointed by the Mayor,
subject to the approval of the City Commission. Five (5) members of the Board
shall be residents of the City and the four (4) remaining members may be from
within or outside the City limits.
2. Individuals wishing to be a member of the Arts and Cultural Center Advisory
Board shall make application to the City Manager on the forms provided by the
City. The City Manager shall interview all applicants and make recommendation
to the Mayor. The Mayor shall appoint to the Board members from the list of
applicants recommended by the City Manager, subject to the approval of the City
Commission.
3. In recommending members of the Board, the following guidelines shall be
considered: The membership of this Board should be representative of the broad
spectrum of the arts and have specific experience and a strong commitment to
performing arts including music, dance, the dramatic arts, the visual arts and the
cultural arts.
4. The powers and duties of the Board shall be solely of an advisory nature to the
City Manager and Arts & Cultural Center Director. The City Manager shall be
responsible for communicating to the City Commission the actions of the Board.
5. The Mission of the Board is to assist the City in developing a facility that offers a
wide range of quality entertainment year-round and cultivates partnerships with
other local and regional organizations to enhance the quality of life for Aventura
by providing a variety of performing arts and relevant cultural programming for
audiences of all ages.
6. The following matters shall be within the advisory jurisdiction of the Board:
. Promote the mission of the Arts & Cultural Center and broad spectrum of
performing arts.
. Review the various programs to be held at the Arts & Cultural Center as
recommended by the Arts & Cultural Center Director. Final programming
decisions shall rest with the Arts & Cultural Center Director.
. Recommend fund raising and sponsorship opportunities and assist with the
implementation of same to support the Center's operations and
programming. The Board may accept donations on behalf of the Center in
a manner as approved by the City Manager.
. Review polices and regulations that have been recommended by the Arts
& Cultural Center Director as it relates to the Arts & Cultural Center.
. Assist in the promotion of the Arts & Cultural Center programs.
7. The Board shall meet quarterly or more frequently as determined by the City
Manager.
I have placed this matter on the Workshop Agenda for discussion and input from the
City Commission.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, CREATING DIVISION 5 "ARTS AND
CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD" OF ARTICLE
III "ADVISORY BOARDS" OF CHAPTER 2
"ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CITY CODE BY CREATING
SECTION 2-191 "CREATION, COMPOSITION AND
QUALIFICATIONS," SECTION 2-192"APPOINTMENT OF
BOARD MEMBERS PROCESS", SECTION 2-193
"ADVISORY CAPACITY ", SECTION 2-194 "RULES OF
PROCEDURE; QUORUM", SECTION 2-195 "MISSION;
JURISDICTION AND DUTIES"; AND SECTION 2-196
"STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS";
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to create an advisory board, to be
known as the City of Aventura Arts and Cultural Center Advisory Board, to provide
advice, recommendations and otherwise assist in matters pertaining to the Aventura
Arts And Cultural Center (the "Center").
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That the above stated recital is hereby adopted
and confirmed.
Section 2. Code Revised.
That Division 5 " Arts and Cultural Center
Advisory Board" of Article III "Advisory Boards" of Chapter 2 "Administration" of the City
Code is hereby created to read as follows:
Division 5. Arts and Cultural Center Advisory Board.
Sec. 2-191. Creation, composition and qualifications.
A. There is hereby created and established the City of Aventura Arts and
Cultural Center Advisory Board (the "BoardU) consisting of nine (9)
members who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the
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approval of the City Commission. Five (5) members of the Board
shall be residents of the City and the four (4) remaining members
may be from within or outside the City limits. Members of the Board
shall be appointed in accordance with procedures established herein
and shall hold office at the pleasure of the City Commission.
Members of the Board shall serve without compensation and shall
not be reimbursed for travel, mileage, or per diem expenses.
Members shall serve for a two year term and may be reappointed in
accordance with the process outlined herein.
B. (i)
Each one of the five (5) resident members of the Board shall
be a qualified elector of the City of Aventura who has
continuously resided within the City for the six-month period
immediately prior to the appointment, and shall not be an
employee of the City. Any member of the Board who ceases
to reside within the City, and has been selected as a resident
appointment shall be deemed to have resigned as of the
date of his or her change of residence.
(ii) The remaining four (4) members shall be elected without
preference to residence.
(iii) In the event of the resignation or removal of any member of
the Board, the Mayor shall appoint a person to fill the
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vacancy on such Board for the unexpired portion of the term
of the member vacating such office, subject to approval of
the City Commission in accordance with procedures
established herein.
C. In the event that a member of the Board shall be absent and unexcused
from a duly-called meeting of the Board for three consecutive meetings,
then in that event such member shall automatically be removed as a
member of the Board by the City Manager. An excused absence shall be
requested in writing via email, fax or letter prior to the Board meeting.
D. The City Manager or his designee shall serve as an ex-officio (non-voting)
member of the Board and shall provide necessary staff support for the
Board.
Sec. 2-192. Appointment of Board Members Process.
A. Individuals wishing to be a member of the Arts and Cultural
Center Advisory Board shall make application to the City
Manager on the forms provided by the City. The City Manager
shall interview all applicants and make recommendation to the
Mayor. The Mayor shall appoint to the Board members from the
list of applicants recommended by the City Manager, subject to
the approval of the City Commission.
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B. In recommending members of the Board, the following guidelines
shall be considered:
(i) The membership of this Board should be representative of
the broad spectrum of the arts and have specific experience
and a strong commitment to performing arts including
music, dance, the dramatic arts, the visual arts and the
cultural arts.
Sec. 2-193. Advisory capacity.
The powers and duties of the Board shall be solely of an advisory nature
to the City Manager and Arts & Cultural Center Director. The City Manager shall
be responsible for communicating to the City Commission the actions of the
Board.
Sec. 2-194. Rules of procedure; Quorum
A. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure not inconsistent with the
ordinances of the City and the laws of the State of Florida and shall utilize
Robert's Rules of Order recently revised 1990 Edition for the rules of procedure
for the conduct of meetings of the Board. The Board may create additional rules
for the conduct of its internal proceedings.
B. During the first meeting of the Board, the members shall elect one
of their members to act as Chairperson and may elect a Vice-Chairperson, who
shall serve a term of two years and may be re-elected to consecutive terms.
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C. Five members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business of the Board. Official action shall be taken by the Board only upon the
concurring vote of a majority of the members present at an official meeting of the
Board, except that at least five (5) affirmative votes shall be required for official
action.
Sec. 2-195. Mission; Jurisdiction and Duties.
A. The Mission of the Board is to assist the City in developing a facility that
offers a wide range of quality entertainment year-round and cultivates
partnerships with other local and regional organizations to enhance the
quality of life for Aventura by providing a variety of performing arts and
relevant cultural programming for audiences of all ages.
B. The jurisdiction of the Board shall be solely advisory. Action of the Board
shall be in the form of a written recommendation of advice to the City
Manager and/or Arts & Cultural Center Director. The following matters
shall be within the advisory jurisdiction of the Board:
(1) Promote the mission of the Arts & Cultural Center and broad
spectrum of performing arts.
(2) Review the various programs to be held at the Arts & Cultural
Center as recommended by the Arts & Cultural Center Director.
Final programming decisions shall rest with the Arts & Cultural
Center Director.
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(3) Recommend fundraising and sponsorship opportunities and assist
with the implementation of same to support the Center's operations
and programming. The Board may accept donations on behalf of
the Center in a manner as approved by the City Manager.
(4) Review polices and regulations that have been recommended by
the Arts & Cultural Center Director as it relates to the Arts &
Cultural Center.
(5) Assist in the promotion of the Arts & Cultural Center programs.
C. The Board shall meet quarterly or more frequently as determined
by the City Manager.
Sec. 2-196. Standards of Conduct for Members.
All members of the Board shall be subject to the Standards of Conduct for Public
Officers and Employees, as set by federal, state, county, city or other applicable law
pursuant to City Charter Section 7.03 and must file the appropriate financial disclosure
forms.
Section 3. Severability. That the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to
be severable and if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall for
any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance
but they shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall
stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
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Section 4. Inclusion in the Code. That it is the intention of the City
Commission, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall
become and made a part of the Code of the City of Aventura; that the sections of this
Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intentions; and that the
word "Ordinance" shall be changed to "Section" or other appropriate word.
Section 5. Effective Date. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately
upon adoption on second reading.
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner
moved its adoption on first reading. The motion was seconded
and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Michael Stern
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg
Vice Mayor Zev Auerbach
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
, who
by Commissioner
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner , who moved its
adoption on second reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Billy Joel
Commissioner Michael Stern
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg
Vice Mayor Zev Auerbach
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
PASSED on first reading this _ day of September 2008.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this _ day of _' 2008.
SUSAN GOTTLIEB, MAYOR
ATTEST:
TERESA M. SOROKA, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
DATE: September 11, 2008
FROM: Eric M. Soroka, ICMA-CM, City
SUBJECT: Road Designation Bill
It appears that Representative David Rivera, House District 112, filed a bill to rename
that portion of West Country Club Drive between N. E 199th Street and N. E. 192nd
Street "Jacobo Cababie Avenue". The item passed in the State Legislature this past
session. The Representative's Office is requesting action form the County and City to
implement this bill. Commissioner Sally Heyman would like the City's position on this
matter before she takes action based on the fact that this is a city road.
I contacted Representative David Rivera's office to advise that City Resolution No.
2000-39 prohibits the naming of streets after individuals. (see attached). They
requested that the City Commission further consider the matter.
I have placed this matter on the Workshop Agenda for discussion and direction from the
City Commission.
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Amendments 40ntained In Message:
House AlI1endrn~nt 1- 422051 (body with title)
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Summary of Aiendments Contained in Message:
House Alnelldm~nt 1 deletes and re-introduces wo road designations, and adds additional roads
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A section by sectifn analysis tollows.
Section 8 claritiesl the name of the proposed Father Emilio ValJina A venue, changing it to
"Monsignor Emilip Yallina Avenue,"
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Section 10. Richaird D. Ward Way, at that portion ofS.W. 6th Avenue between S.W. 56th
Street and S.W. 64~h Street in Miami-Dade County. Ward was the assistant principal for the
regular day school !at South Miami Jr. High. Ward has remained active in w01"king with school
personnel since hi~ retirement, and is active as a youth counselor, served on the city parks and
recreation board, apd received the South Miami Key to the City in 2007.
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Section 11. MarylEllen Miller Way, at that portion of Hialeah Drive between Ok~t::chobee
Road and Lejeune ~oad in Miami-Dade County. Miller was a Chairman of the Republican Party
for over] 5 yearsJ~d has Over 35 years of community involvement and activism. She has been
t~~ President of",ome~ for Responsible Legislation" for over 7 years, and an a~tive me~ber of
f-alth Lutheran Chyrch tor over 50 years, located on the street proposed to be de~i1gnated In her
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":'::,;::;}f99th Street and N,E. 192nd Street in Miami-Dade County. Cababie is originally from ~exi.c.o
,"/ City and his familY(OUnded GICSA, Mexico's largest development firm. He came to Miami m
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S'"'tion 13. RJ.ndo Ros.U Road, at that portion of State Road 93417lst Street between Bay
Drive and State ~toad A 1 A/Co I1Jns Avenue in the City of Miami Beach in Miami-Dade County.
~osendo Roselll.S a well-k.nown and Cuban-American artist who has entertained the public with
hIS many talents Itor generations. He starred in motion pictures in Cuba and Mexico, recorded
more than 20 corredy albums, and has been popular for generations.
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Section 14. Avehue of the Americas, at that portion of S.E. 2nd A venue from the Miami River
south to S.E. 2ndl Street in Miami-Dade County. Many institutions considering relocating to
South Florida wart to have an address/street name that is recognized throughout the world. In
New York City, rpany international institutions are located on their Avenue of the Americas in
Manhattan. This ~esignation may help attract companies to Miami.
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Section 15. MS~t. Benjamin S~rick"an~ Highway, at that portion of Stat~ Road 836 betwe~n
97th Ave~ue and 1137th~venue In MlaInI-I?ade County. StrIckland served In the U.S. Army for
27 years, In Koref and VIetnam, and left wlth the rank of Master Sergeant and a Bronze Star.
Known for his IO'fe of cooking, he shared recipes in the army's Stars and Stripes newspaper, and
later with the conimunity in Miami. He worked in election polls and was known as the watch dog
of his communityl and is remembered fondly by his family.
Section 16. Rafabl Diaz-Balart Way, at that portion of LeJune Road between East 65th Street
and Okeechobee ~oad in the City of Hialeah in Miarni~Dade County. Diaz-BaJart was a Cuban
politician who seryed as Majority Leader of the Cuban House of Representatives during the
Batista dictatorship. He founded La Rosa Blanca, the first anti-Castro organi::t:atlon, in January
1959. He is the fatjher of U.S. Congressmen Lincoln Diaz-Balart and Mario Diaz-Balart.
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Section 17. Jose ~ Marques Boulevard, at that portion of 8th Street between S. W. l07th
Avenue and S. W. )17th Avenue In Miami-Dade County. Marques was a professor <li1ld tounding
member of the critPinal justice program at Florida International University and mentor to
countless police offficers. He was remembered as responsible for helping Illany Miami-Dade
Police Department!officers get bachelor's and master's degrees. forging partnerships with police
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Section 18. WillylChirin~ Bo~Jev~rd, at that portion. ~f w.. Okeechobee Road be.tween '!V. 4th
Avenue and Palm .f'.venue In MIami-Dade County. Chmno 1S a Grammy Award wumer SInger
and song-writer, repognized throughout the world as the creator of the "Miami Soundl', unique
for its fusion of Cll~an music, rock, and Brazilian Caribbean rhythms. He has released over 20
?riginal albums an~ is a. worJd-reno~ned musical icon. Born in ? ~mal1 town in western Cuba, he
IS also known also ror hiS long-standmg fight for the freedom of hIS people.
Section 19. Const~ble Arthur Fleece Crenshaw Memorial Highway, at.tha~ portion of U.S.
Highway 98 betwe~n U.S. Highway 301 and the Pasco-Hernando County hne In Pasco C?unty.
Constable Crenshat, working with Agent Waters, was ambushed on October 4, 1922 whllt:
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1966 and was ol1,e of a handful of other self-employed Afncan Amencan business owners dUring
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Eric M. Soroka
To:
Subject:
Garcia, Alina
RE:
The City has a policy of not naming streets after individuals. However, I will discuss with the City Commission at a
workshop meeting, Is it possible to advice how this matter~ be and who requested same? Thanks for your assistance,
l: o.tttt-J.o
Eric M. Soroka
City Manager
City of Aventura
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
sorokae@citvofaventura.com
305-466-8910
Fax 305-466-8919
From: Garcia, Alina [mailto:Alina.Garcia@myfloridahouse.gov]
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 1:33 PM
To: Eric M. Soroka
Cc: Michaels, Bonnie (DIST4)
Subject:
Hello Mr. Soroka
I just spoke with Bonnie from Commissioner Heyman's office in re to the Street naming resolution for Mr. Cabbie. Thank
you for taking the time to review our request for a resolution. We need to pass the street naming resolution with the
county and the city before the State can erect the signage. Should you need further information please contact me.
Thank you for your consideration of our request
rlfuta tjMda
Legislative Assistant to Representative
David Rivera House District 112
Ph. (305) 227 7630 Fax. (305) 227 7632
2450 SW 137 A venue, Suite 205
Miami, Florida 33175
Ph. (850) 488 7897
422 The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING
GUIDELINES FOR NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES;
PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING GUIDELINES
FOR ACCEPTANCE OF MONETARY DONATIONS IN
CONSIDERATION FOR THE NAMING OF PUBLIC
FACILITIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Aventura has received requests
for the acceptance of monetary donations for memorial purposes and naming of public
facilities within the City of Aventura; and
WHEREAS, this Commission desires to set forth guidelines for naming of public
facilities and for the acceptance of monetary donations in consideration for said naming
of public facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. No public facility located in or owned by the City shall be named
except in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Resolution. No monument or
memorial shall be established within the City except in accordance with the procedures
setforth in this Resolution.
Section 2. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in
this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the
context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Commission means the City Commission of the City of Aventura.
Memorial means a site, art work, tree or structure created to preserve the memory of a
significant event(s) or person(s).
Resolution No. 2000-39
Page 2
Monument means a bust, sculpture, or similar structure, erected in honor of a
significant event(s) or person(s).
Plaza means an open public square.
Public facility means any public building, plaza or park owned by the City.
Section 3. Review and Recommendation. Whenever a name is needed for a
new public facility or whenever there is a proposal to rename an existing public facility
within or owned by the City, the naming or renaming shall first be considered and
reviewed by the Commission according to the following procedures:
(1 )
Any person, organization, association, corporation or other entity,
including a member of the City Commission or the administration of
the City, may propose a name for a new public facility or street, or
may propose renaming an existing public facility, at any time, by
submitting a proposed name to the Commission.
(2)
At the next available meeting, the Commission shall consider and
review proposals for the naming or renaming of the public facility,
Notice of the meeting shall be given to all persons who have
proposed names for the public facility.
(3)
Public streets shall not be renamed after individuals and public
facilities shall not be named or renamed after living individuals.
Section 4. Monuments or memorials. Whenever there is a proposal to
establish a monument or memorial on public property in the City, the establishment
shall first be considered and reviewed by the Commission according to the following
procedures:
Resolution No. 2000-39
Page 3
(1 )
Any person, organization, association, corporation or other entity,
including a member of the City Commission or the administration of
the City, may propose the establishment of a monument or
memorial at any time by submitting a proposal to the office of the
City Manager.
(2)
At the next available meeting, the Commission shall conduct a
public hearing to consider and review proposals for the
establishment of the monument or memorial. Notice of the meeting
shall be given to all persons who have proposed the establishment
of the monument or memorial.
(3)
The City Manager shall recommend park and/or facility
improvements that may be funded from monetary donations In
consideration of recognizing individuals to be memorialized.
(4)
At the close of the public hearing the City Commission may select a
name for or rename the subject public facility, plaza, monument or
memorial.
(5)
Any proposal must be approved by a five-sevenths vote of the City
Commission,
Section 5. Acceptance of monetary donations in consideration for the
naming or construction of public facilities. Whenever there is a proposal to
rename an existing public facility owned by the City in consideration for monetary
donations, or construction of a new facility by utilizing monetary donations, the item
Resolution No. 2000-39
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shall first be considered and reviewed by the Commission according to the following
procedures:
(1) Any person, organization, association, corporation or other entity
may offer a monetary donation in excess of $25,000, in
consideration for renaming an existing public facility or for
constructing park improvements or facilities, at any time, by
submitting a proposal to the office of the City Manager
(2) At the next available meeting, the Commission shall hold a public
hearing to consider and review proposals, Notice of the meeting
shall be given to all persons who have submitted proposals.
(3) The City Manager shall recommend park facility improvements that
may be funded from monetary donations in consideration of
recognizing individuals to be memorialized.
(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, public facilities
shall not be named after a living individual. A public facility can be
named in honor of a family.
(5) A public facility will not be named after an individual who has
committed an illegal act which became known to the City before or
after the donation.
(6) Where a public facility is to be named, or the acceptance of money
for public improvements, the City Commission shall only approve
the request by a five-sevenths vote of the City Commission.
Resolution No. 2000-39
Page 5
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner
who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Arthur Berger
Commissioner Jay R. Beskin
Commissioner Ken Cohen
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Commissioner Patricia Rogers-Libert
Vice Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow
Mayor Arthur I. Snyder
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 2000.
ARTHUR I. SNYDER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
TERESA M. SOROKA, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
City of Aventura
Founders Day
November 9, 2008
Tentative Schedule of Events
Founders Day Family Activities
Founders Park Bayside 12 noon - 5:00 PM
../ Mobile Video Arcade
../ Team Mascots: Florida Panthers, Florida Marlins, Miami Heat
../ Theater and Games Tent
../ Rock Climbing Wall
../ DJ, music, dance contests, lawn games
../ Giant Slides and new inflatablelinteractive activity centers
../ Toddler Town play area and games
../ Puppet Shows
../ Face painters
../ Interactive entertainment centers
../ Recyclable arts and crafts activities
../ ACES GO GREEN Mural
../ Food vendors
../ Activity and dining tents
Main Stage
./ 6th Annual Aventura Star Talent Competition Finals
./ "What's the Deal" Audience Participation game show with prizes
./ Mad Science interactive GO GREEN demonstrations
./ High Voltage Dancers, audience participation
./ Elsten Torres concert ( Aventura resident Latin Grammy nominee)
All times are tentative and subject to change.
Sec. 2-125. Jurisdiction.
The jurisdiction of the Board shall be solely advisory. Action of the Board shall be in the
form of a written recommendation of advice to the City Manager and City Commission or a
recommendation by motion of the Board . The following matters shall be within the advisory
jurisdiction of the Board:
(1) Stimulate greater public awareness and 3pprecbtion of the importance of
be3utific3tion, recre3tion 3nd cultur31 arts in the City, encouraoe participation by
the community in beautification and 00 oreen initiatives by establishino
recoonition proorams.
(2) Assist in the formulation of sped31 events, recreation 3ctivities, senior, youth
and cultur31 progr3ms, Review and provide input on special events. recreation
activates, senior and youth proorams, 00 oreen initiatives and the shuttle bus
services,
(3) Provide recommendations on landsc3ping 3nd beautific3tion projects,
(4) Promote the sponsorship of cultural 3rtS and sped31 events by community
3nd civic organiz3tions.
(5) Encour3ge 3nd f3dlit3te opportunities for City residents to p3rticip3te in
various cultur31 events and 3ctivities.
(3) Act as the City's tree board for the Tree City USA requirements.
(4) Other matters assigned by the City Commission and City Manager.
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
September 11,2008 - 2 p.m.
Government Center
Executive Conference Room
Aventura, Florida 33180
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gary Pyott at 3: 15
p.m.
Members present: Jonathan Evans
Julie Israel
Gary Pyott
Melvin Taks
Members absent: Amit Bloom
Ruthe Cohen
Michael Yavner
II. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2008
meeting was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Mr. Evans and unanimously passed.
III. Chairperson's Report: None.
III. Staff Reports: Review of Board Role: Mr. Soroka distributed recommended
changes to the ordinance creating this Advisory Board to more accurately reflect the
current role of the Board, which would include stimulating public awareness and
participation in beautification and go green initiatives by establishing recognition
programs, reviewing and providing input on special events, recreation activities,
senior/youth programs, go green initiatives and shuttle bus services and serving as the
city's Tree Board for Tree City USA. A motion to approve and recommend to the City
Commission was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Mr. Evans and unanimously
approved. A motion to recommend that the City Commission change the meeting
schedule to provide for meetings at least four times annually and special meetings to be
called, if necessary, was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Mr, Evans and
unanimously approved. The Board then discussed absences by Board members and
the lack of quorum at past meetings and requested that Mr. Soroka discuss this matter
with the Commission and encourage them to appoint residents who are willing and able
to serve. Founders Day: Mr. Sherman distributed and discussed the tentative
program. A motion to approve was offered by Ms. Israel, seconded by Mr. Evans and
unanimously passed.
Mr. Sherman provided an update on summer camp and current activities and
distributed the fall/winter activities brochure.
V. Old Business: None.
VI. New Business: None.
The next meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2008 at 3 p.m.
VII. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, after
motion made, seconded and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned at 2:37
p.m.
Teresa M. Soroka, MMC, City Clerk
Approved by the Board on
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August 28th 2008
Eric,
I attended the Florida Department of Transportation public information meeting
for the Ives Dairy Road Interchange Project at Highland Oaks Park on Tuesday
August 26th.
I believe there are two actionable items The City of A ventura should champion.
What is FDOT doing?
In order to alleviate the bottle neck of cars that are backing up on 1-95 at the Ives
Dairy Road exit, FDOT has been approved to provide ramp improvements to the
exits and entrance at 195 and Ives Dairy road as well as road improvements to Ives
Dairy Road and Highland Lakes Boulevard. (See the FDOT letter of August 8th)
The affect on A ventura
The positive affect will be alleviating the back up on 1-95 at Ives Dairy Road. The
possible counter affect could be enhancing flow onto Ives Dairy road during peak
periods which could create additional congestion approaching the overpass to US 1
and A ventura Mall. Not more cars, but more cars at the same time.
How A ventura can help
Eugenio L. Ochoa, a principle from New Millennium Design Consultants
(Mobile # 305-525-6345/ eochoa@nmdceng.net) suggested that Aventura could
help facilitate the success of this project in two ways:
1. Make a formal request to FDOT to expedite the start date of this project.
That request could move up the re-engineering of the 1-95 ramps by one
year. It's now scheduled to start in two years. We can contact Eugenio for
the specific name and number of the FDOT associate we should be writing.
2. Encourage the enhancement of the Eastern part oflves Dairy Road to
accommodate the enhanced flow. Suggestions at the meeting for
enhancement of the overpass area included new signage to encourage
traffic to use the middle lane to Aventura mall, the adjustment of traffic
lights on the overpass and the consideration of a second south on US 1
turning lane at the overpass.
The second initiative cannot begin until the first initiative is completed.
However, we should start the process now so that all parties can work
together and create significantly better traffic flow on Ives Dairy Road and into
our City. Members of the homeowners association including Ron Silver seemed
to be in favor of A ventura taking a lead role.
New Millennium is not contracted to improve the Eastern part of Ives Dairy Rd.
This conversation came up after the audience realized the affects enhanced flow
will have on the roadway.
As the County controls initiative #2 and FDOT controls initiative # 1, we may
want to ask County Commissioner Sally Heyman for assistance.
This appears to be a great opportunity to improve congestion on one of our
main arteries and highway exits. I would happy to be the point person from the
commission on this project.
Awaiting your next step,
Zev
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Miami-Dade Legislative Item
File Number: 082591
File Number: 082591 File Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Version: 0 Reference: R-959-08 Control:
File Name: RCSE-CREATE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT Introduced: 9/5/2008
Requester: NONE Cost: Final Action: 9/4/2008
Agenda Date: 9/4/2008 Agenda Item Number:
Notes: THIS IS Title: RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL
FINAL ELECTION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN
VERSION AS CONJUNCTION WITH A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ADOPTED. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4,2008, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
(also see SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
082539) THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO AMEND THE HOME
Special Item RULE CHARTER TO REQUIRE THAT THE BOARD OF
No.1 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROVIDE A UNIFORM,
COUNTYWIDE SYSTEM OF FIRE PROTECTION AND
RESCUE SERVICES FOR ALL INCORPORATED AND
UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF THE CITIES OF MIAMI, MIAMI BEACH,
HIALEAH, CORAL GABLES, AND KEY BISCAYNE WHICH
MAY PROVIDE FOR THEIR OWN FIRE AND RESCUE
PROTECTION SERVICES [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE
NO. 082539]
Indexes: FIRE RESCUE SERVICES Sponsors: Dennis C. Moss
SPECIAL ELECTION Natacha Seijas
CHARTER AMENDMENT
Sunset Provision: No Effective Date:
Registered Lobbyist: None Listed
Expiration Date:
Legislative History
Acting Body Date
Agenda Item Action
Sent To
Due Returned Pass/Fail
Date
County Attorney 9/5/2008
Assigned
Oren
Rosenthal
9/5/2008
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Board of County 9/4/2008 SPECIAL ITEM Adopted as P
Commissioners NO, 1 amended
REPORT: Assistant County Attorney Oren Rosenthal recommended the foregoing proposed resolution be
amended to include the language "Notwithstanding any other provision of Article 6" in the
beginning of the Charter amendment provision and after the language "Section 6,03, Uniform
Fire and Rescue Protection Services." This provision would now read as follows:
"Notwithstanding any other provision of Article 6, the Board of County Commissioners shall
provide for a uniform, countywide system of fire protection services..." Commissioner Seijas
asked to be listed as a co-sponsor to the foregoing proposed resolution,
Legislative Text
TITLE
RESOLUTION CALLING A COUNTYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 4,2008, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORS OF MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO AMEND THE HOME RULE CHARTER
TO REQUIRE THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROVIDE A UNIFORM,
COUNTYWIDE SYSTEM OF FIRE PROTECTION AND RESCUE SERVICES FOR ALL
INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF THE CITIES OF MIAMI, MIAMI BEACH, HIALEAH, CORAL GABLES, AND
KEY BISCA YNE WHICH MAY PROVIDE FOR THEIR OWN FIRE AND RESCUE
PROTECTION SERVICES
BODY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. A countywide special election, to be held in conjunction with a general election, is hereby
called and shall be held in Miami-Dade County, Florida on Tuesday, November 4,2008, for the
purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of Miami-Dade County the proposal for amendment to
the Home Rule Charter in the form attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 2. Notice of such election shall be published in accordance with Section 100.342, Florida
Statutes.
Section 3. The result of such election shall be determined by a majority of the qualified electors of
Miami-Dade County voting upon the proposal. The polls at such election shall be open from 7:00 a.m.
until 7:00 p.m. on the day of such election. All qualified electors of Miami-Dade County, Florida shall
be entitled to vote at said election. The County registration books shall remain open at the Office of the
Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections until twenty-nine (29) days prior to the date of such
election, at which time the registration books will close in accordance with the provisions of general
election laws. The question shall appear on the ballot in substantially the following form:
COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENT
CREATING UNIFORM COUNTYWIDE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE AND PRESERVING
EXISTING CITY SERVICE
SHALL THE CHARTER BE AMENDED TO REQUIRE THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS PROVIDE A UNIFORM, COUNTYWIDE SYSTEM OF FIRE PROTECTION
AND RESCUE SERVICES FOR ALL INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
THE COUNTY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CITIES OF MIAMI, MIAMI BEACH,
HIALEAH, CORAL GABLES, AND KEY BISCA YNE WHICH MA Y PROVIDE FOR FIRE AND
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RESCUE PROTECTION SERVICES IN THOSE CITIES?
YES
NO
Section 4. The form ofthe ballot shall be in accordance with the requirements of general election laws.
Section 5. Early voting shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of general election
laws.
Section 6. Absentee paper ballots may be used by qualified electors of Miami-Dade County for voting
on this question. The form of such absentee ballot shall be in accordance with the requirements
prescribed by general election laws.
Section 7. A sample ballot showing the manner in which the question or proposal aforesaid will appear
at this election shall be published and provided in accordance with the applicable provisions of general
election laws.
Section 8. This special election on the proposal aforesaid shall be held and conducted in accordance
with applicable provisions ofthe general laws relating to elections and the provisions of the Miami-
Dade County Home Rule Charter. The County Mayor or his or her designee, the Finance Director, and
the Clerk of the County Commission are hereby authorized and directed to take all appropriate actions
necessary to carry into effect and accomplish the provisions of this resolution. This election shall be a
nonpartisan election. Election officials in connection with this election shall be appointed in
accordance with the provisions of general election laws.
Section 9. This election shall be canvassed by the County Canvassing Board, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 3.07 of the Home Rule Charter.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER
ARTICLE-61
MUNICIPALITIES
* * *
>>SECTION 6.03. UNIFORM FIRE AND RESCUE PROTECTION SERVICES.
Notwithstanding any other provision of Article 6, the Board of County Commissioners shall provide
for a uniform, countywide system of fire protection services for all incorporated and unincorporated
areas of the county with the exception of the Cities of Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Coral Gables,
and Key Biscayne which may provide for fire and rescue protection services in those cities. The fire
and rescue protection services of those cities may be transferred to the county as provided for in
Section 1.01(a)(18).<<
SECTION 6.0[[3]] >>4<<. MUNICIPAL CHARTERS.
A. Except as provided in Section 5.04, any municipality in the county may adopt, amend, or revoke a
charter for its own government or abolish its existence in the following manner. Its governing body
shall, within 120 days after adopting a resolution or after the certification of a petition of ten percent of
the qualified electors of the municipality, draft or have drafted by a method determined by municipal
ordinance a proposed charter amendment, revocation, or abolition which shall be submitted to the
electors of the municipalities. Unless an election occurs not less than 60 nor more than 120 days after
the draft is submitted, the proposal shall be submitted at a special election within that time. The
governing body shall make copies of the proposal available to the electors not less than 30 days before
the election. Alternative proposals may be submitted. Each proposal approved by a majority of the
electors voting on such proposal shall become effective at the time fixed in the proposal.
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B. All municipal charters, amendments thereto, and repeals thereof shall be filed with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court.
SECTION 6.0[[4]] >>5<<. CHANGES IN MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES.
A. The planning director shall study municipal boundaries with a view to recommending their orderly
adjustment, improvement, and establishment. Proposed boundary changes may be initiated by the
Planning Advisory Board, the Board of County Commissioners, the governing body of a municipality,
or by a petition of any person or group concerned.
B. The Board of County Commissioners, after obtaining the approval of the municipal governing
bodies concerned, after hearing the recommendations of the Planning Advisory Board, and after a
public hearing, may by ordinance effect boundary changes, unless the change involves the annexation
or separation of an area of which more than 250 residents are electors, in which case an affirmative
vote of a majority of those electors voting shall also be required. Upon any such boundary change any
conflicting boundaries set forth in the charter of such municipality shall be considered amended.
C. No municipal boundary shall be altered except as provided by this Section.
SECTION 6.0[[5]] >>6<<. CREATION OF NEW MUNICIPALITIES.
The Board of County Commissioners and only the Board may authorize the creation of new
municipalities in the unincorporated areas of the county after hearing the recommendations of the
Planning Advisory Board, after a public hearing, and after an affirmative vote of a majority of the
electors voting and residing within the proposed boundaries. The Board of County Commissioners
shall appoint a charter commission, consisting of five electors residing within the proposed boundaries,
who shall propose a charter to be submitted to the electors in the manner provided in Section 5.03. The
new municipality shall have all the powers and rights granted to or not withheld from municipalities by
this Charter and the Constitution and general laws of the State of Florida. Notwithstanding any
provision of this Charter to the contrary, with regard to any municipality created after September 1,
2000, the pre-agreed conditions between the County and the prospective municipality which are
included in the municipal charter can only be changed if approved by an affirmative vote of two-thirds
(2/3) of the members of the Board of County Commissioners then in office, prior to a vote of qualified
municipal electors.
SECTION 6.0[[6]] >>7<<. CONTRACTS WITH OTHER UNITS OF GOVERNMENT.
Every municipality in this county shall have the power to enter into contracts with other governmental
units within or outside the boundaries of the municipality or the county for the joint performance or
performance by one unit in behalf of the other of any municipal function.
SECTION 6.0[[7]] >>8<<. FRANCHISE AND UTILITY TAXES.
Revenues realized from franchise and utility taxes imposed by municipalities shall belong to
municipalities.
1 Words stricken through and/or [[double bracketed]] shall be deleted. Words underscored and/or
>>double arrowed<< constitute the amendment proposed. Remaining provisions are now in effect and
remain unchanged.
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Miami Dade League [mdclc@bellsouth.net]
Wednesday, September 03,200810:23 AM
mdclc@bellsouth,net
Fire Services
Dear Mayors:
For clarification, the County Charter Amendment the Board of County Commissioners is
considering placing on the ballot will do two things:
1. The County will provide a uniform, countywide system of fire protection services, but
grandfather in the existing 5 municipal fire services (Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah,
Coral Gables and Key Biscayne).
2. Reaffirms the County's ability to set standards for fire protection services in
municipalities and takeover those services if the municipalities fail to meet those
standards. (This power actually already exists for all governmental services.)
In essence, this maintains status quo, but prohibits additional municipalities from providing or
obtaining alternate fire services (some newly incorporated cities are already prohibited by
county code).
Richard L. Steinberg
President, MDCLC
Vice Mayor, City of Miami Beach
226 East Flagler Street Ste. 200
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 416-4155
(305) 416-4157
mdclc@bellsouth.net
www.mdclc.org
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Bob Diamond
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MEMO - WORKSHOP AGENDA SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
FROM: Aventura Commissioner Bob Diamond
TO: Aventura City Commission
DATED: September 10, 2008
RE: Request for Commission approval for presentation of "Key to the City of Aventura" to
Aventura resident Michael Putnev
CRITERIA
On October 11,2005, the Aventura Commission adopted a Resolution (No. 2005-62) establishing
criteria for the award of Keys to the City of Aventura. The Key shall be awarded to those persons
who have distinguished themselves for public recognition and appreciation for their achievements
or accomplishments, by activities, which include but are not limited to "rendering of service to the
public. "
PROPOSED HONOREE
Michael Putney is truly a most deserving recipient of the honor. He is the senior political reporter
and host of Sunday morning's TV program "This Week in South Flori~" as well as ",Tiring a
semimonthly column on politics for The Miami Herald. Michael, by his dedication and integrity,
has become the media voice and conscience for all matters of local and national interest to all
people in South Florida. He has achieved the "most valuable reporter" status in the South Florida
broadcast community. People who are on the "firing line" of highly contested issues do not hesitate
to appear on his program because they know that they will be treated \\lith dignity and respect. He
has raised the communication media to the very highest level of integrity. Michael has received two
Emmys for his reporting skills.
RECENT EXAMPLES
The week of July 28, 2008 was typical of the significance of Michael Putney. Two major local
issues facing us were the pending court action involving the possible construction of the proposed
baseball stadium for the Florida Marlins and the possible firing of Miami -Dade School
Superintendent Rudy Crew.
In his Herald article, Michael addressed the entire baseball issue in a clear and concise manner,
with fair reporting to both sides, including an analysis of the court testimony, the financial details,
as well his personal conclusions, based upon what he believed to be the best interest of the
community.
Rudy Crew, who had refused almost all prior media interviews, appeared on Michael's Sunday
morning program in connection with the pending firing threat. It was obvious that he gave the rare
public interview for one reason - he knew he would be treated with fairness and respect. Crew
made his position crystal clear to Putney; "r have not done anything that in any way shape or form
rises to the level of being terminated from this job." That statement to Putney was the issue for
resolution by the School Board.
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In a recent Herald article. Michael took on the "Nasty Congressional Race" between Rep. Lincoln
Diaz-Balart and former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez. He urged both candidates to reduce their
personal hostilities and discuss the issues of importance to the voters. Michael will serve as co-
moderator of one debate and as solo moderator of a second debate. That is a clear indication by both
candidates that they believe they will be treated in a fair and honorable manner. That is the well-
deserved reputation of Michael Putney in his .'rendering of service to the public" as provided in our
Resolution criteria.
Michael has volunteered his services as speaker to nwnerous organizations with meetings
throughout Aventura, including the anti-Defamation League at Northern Trus~ numerous
condominimns on issues oflocal concern. including candidate' s night~ principal speaker for the
Aventura Marketing Council. etc.
Resume of Michael Putney is attached.
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Date: 7130/2008 5:30:18 P,M. Eastem Daylight Time
From: mputney@wplg.com
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Michael Putney came to Local10 in 1989 to become senior political reporter and host of "This Week In South
Florida with Michael Putney." He is Local 10's lead reporter on politics and government, and writes a semimonthly
colu mn on politics for The Miami Herald.
Michael was bom in New York City, spent his early years in St. Louis, and when he was 14-years-old, he moved
with his family to Berkeley, Calif. FOllowing graduation from Berkeley High School, he attended Deep Springs
College in California, After two years, he entered 1he University of Missouri and received a SA in English
Literature. He later completed course work toward a master"s degree at the University of Missouri.
Michael began his career in broadcast journalism in 1966 while a graduate student, first as a radio reporter and
then as a news director at KCGM in Columbia, Missouri, He transferred across town to KFRU radio and was
quickly promoted from assistant news director to news director. Between newscasts, he worked for The Columbia
Daily Tribune as city editor.
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In 1970, Michael moved from the Midwest to Washington, D.C. There he worked for The National Observef- the
fn-st two years as general arts writer, then five years as general assignment reporter and national feature writer. A
promotion to West Coast bureau chief in 1976 took Michael to Los Angeles. When the Observer closed in 1977
he worked in New York for Time Inc., then The Miami Herald lured him to Florfda to write for its Sunday
magazine, Tropic. He later wrote a column for the paper.
In 1981, Michael returned to broadcasting, this time in television. At WTVJ in Miami, he reported on a wide variety
of stories but with a heavy emphasis on government and politics. In 1986, he became weekend co-anchor. By the
late '80s, Michael Putney had achieved "most valuable reporter" status in the South Florida broadcast community.
Michael has been to Cuba dozens of times. His knowledge of, and experience with Cuban political issues is
virtually unmatched among South Florida news professionals. The myriad of stories he has covered includes the
Mariel boatlifts; Immigration Accord talks in Havana, Washington D.C, and New York; and an in-depth interview
with Cuban National Assembly President, Ricardo Alarcon. Michael reported from Havana when the remains of
Che Guevara were returned to the island from Bolivia. He was part of the Local 10 team that covered the visit to
Cuba of Pope John Paulll.
Michael's superior reporting skills have won him two Emmys. The State Supreme Court also appointed him to tI1e
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F~orida's Judicial Management Council. He said his favorite part of being a reporter is talking to newsmakers and
trying to pu!l out the facts. some of which, he said, is occasionally the truth. He's has tried to forget any
embarrassments he may have had during his illustrious career, He has a lot of respect for the broadcasting
profession and said he is most prolJd just to have made slot the night before.
Michael enjoys spending tfme with his wife Marta and his daughter Mia. and a quirky cocker spaniel named 20e.
When he is out on the town and looking for a place to dine, he often chooses Cafe Ragazzi. He also enjoys
cooking, reading, tennis, and traveling.
You can e-mail Michael here.
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