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03-25-2004 Workshop City Commission Workshop Meeting 19200 West CountrvCluh !),;ve Aventuc.FL March 25, 2004 10:00 AM. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. AGENDA Miami-Dade County Proposed 2004 GO Bond Program* Proposed Ethic Pro visions * Cultural Center Grant Application * Ron Book Contract* A ventura Chamber of Commerce (Vice Mayor Beskin) * Dade County Community Relations Board (Mayor Perlow) Adjournment * Back-up Information Exists This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 199O, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 305-466-890 I, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. CITY OF AVENTURA OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER FROM: MEMORANDUM City Commission Aò Eric M. Soroka, City M ~ er March 11, 2004 Proposed Miami-Dade County 2004 GO Bond Program TO: DATE: SUBJECT: March 25, 2004 City Commission Workshop Item Backaround The County plans to place a General Obligation Bond Program before the voters in November to finance government capital improvement projects. Recently, the County Manager met with the City Managers from the various cities to explain the program. The County has been collecting property taxes for the payment of the "Decade of Progress" Bond Program passed in the 1980's. The debt from these bonds is being retired. The County Commission plans to present a new bond program to the voters that would utilize the tax dollars that funded the old debt. Thus, no increase in the County's tax millage rate would take place. It is expected that a new bond program could generate in the $1.6-$2 billion range for capital projects. The County is currently holding a series of town meetings throughout Miami-Dade to hear from residents regarding the types of projects that are most important to them. It is anticipated that the bond program would target a multitude of critical community needs and quality of life issues including: . Keeping the Community Safe - To maintain a low rate of crime and a higher level of personal safety, the need for expanded and new public safety facilities and equipment including police, courts and jails. . Preserving our Resources - Improvements to protect the water supply, beach restoration, better drainage and funding to address other environmental concerns. Memo to City Commission Page 2 . Sustaining a Healthy Community - Public health facilities and affordable housing. . Enjoying Arts, Culture and Recreation - Parks, museums, libraries, Metro Zoo and other community recreational facilities. . Accessing services - Expanded community centers at more convenient locations throughout Miami-Dade and technology investments. . Neighborhood Improvements - Funds for needed neighborhood projects including more traffic signals, sidewalk repairs, and expanded bikeways. . Creating and Retaining Job - Bond proceeds could be used to fund infrastructure improvements to induce new business to locate in Miami-Dade County. The County Manager has indicated that it may be possible to set aside 10% of the revenues from the GO Bond to fund City capital projects. In addition, he has asked each City to present a priority list of major capital projects that would address regional concerns that could be included on the projects list. In this regard, I am recommending that the City Commission establish a priority list to transmit to the County. The following is a list of suggested projects: . Cultural Arts Center . Waterways Park Improvements . Purchase of vacant land for additional parks If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. EMS/ja Attachment CCO1281-04 V') w - J- - ~~ z ~z ~ :::> ~- w I: ~o J- I: :;:= I- 0 "'3":::> w U ~ca ca ~.II ~ ~ -<:' U: ;'¡."'." :: . : "':".' ,f".." '" " ¡; ," ,,~. ~'~ ~-~ Jt, ~J V> w f- ~" - ~z z :;; ::) :0 ffi I: ~....I f- I: ~:J tü 0 :o:ca ca U .. en .. ~ c :;:, CI) 0 Cl)U e Q) ~.c Q) ow .... s.. e \I- :;:, Q..ou 'to.,.c:;:' ouZ "'~ :;:, en -5:E~ ca....\1- (.) = C Q) - Q~ en 1J c 0 m . !I 200.1 BOND PROGRAM ~¿¡fl. BUILDING . BETTER ..COMMUNITIES Unique Opportunity in 2004 . No new property taxes will be required. We can use part of the monies you already pay in property taxes to service the debt on the proposed bond program. ..8 2004 BOND PROGRAM .BUILDING BETTER ..COMMUNITIES MILLAGES AND YIELD 30 year bonds sold over 10 years at flat millage rates Actual Actual Proposed Proposed Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Years Fiscal Years 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2011 2012-2045 Old General 0.390 0.285 0.142 0.026 Obligation Debt Reserves 0.000 0.105 0.105 0.000 New General 0,000 0,000 0,143 0.364 Obligation Debt Debt Service/Contingency 0.390 0,390 0.390 0.390 Reserve Milage MIAMI. . ~I V> w f- ~" - ~z z :;; ::) :offiI: ~....If-I: ~:J tü 0 :o:ca ca U fl. . . E m s- O') 0 s- a. 1J C 0 ..a ~ Q) c m 0 "'C ~ .c 3: en c"'C co Q) ~ Q) +-' C ~"'C 0 Q) E"'C c en :J co'+- ~ C :J Q) C "'C .- co c: 0 0 I .- .- - E== co.c .- ~ ~{h . 200,1 80 ND PROGRAM .-BUILDING BETTER ..COMMUNITIES Priorities-what wou Id new bond money be used for? . To develop and construct new facilities and infrastructure . To renovate existing facilities MIAMI. ) 004 80 N D PRO GRAM ."itl'. BUILDING . BETTER ..COMMUNITIES Possible Project Areas . Enjoying Arts, Culture and Recreation . Preserving Our Resources . Neighborhood Improvements . Keeping the Community Safe . Sustaining a Healthy Community . Accessing Services . Creating and Retaining Jobs MIAMI. )004 BOND PROGRAM .BUILDING BETTER ..COMMUNITIES Four Phase Process -Public Input -Review by County Commission Committee Structure -Commission Establishes Final Framework for Bond Program as well as the Ballot language -November 2 Referendum _"D ) 004 80 N 0 PROGRAM II BUILDING BETTER ..COMMUNITIES Proposed Criteria for Project Inclusion -Encourages Economic Development -Improves Existing County Facilities -Addresses Growth Management Concerns -Increase Effectiveness of Current Infrastructure -Addresses Community and Business Priorities -Provides Favorable CosUBenefit Return _8 2004 BOND PROGRAM .BUILDING BETTER ..COMMUNITIES BCC MAYOR'S OFFICE CHAIR BCC COUNTY MANAGER'S OFFICE BCC COMMITTEES COMMUNITY TOWN HALL MEETINGS CITIZEN PARTICIPA TION PYRAMID .oID V') w - I- - ~~ z ~z ~ :::> ~o w I: ~...J J- I: ~- J- 0 ~:::> w U :::: ca ca II f1J æ.c C (J .- .... ..., co ~:E :E.c: (J CD = :;:, .c 0 :;:, s- c...c 01- M" c..! 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C .- "'C 0 (.) cu .- CD CD ~ ... ... cu Q. 0 Q. U) > - - - 2004 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND What Is a General Obligation Bond Program? A General Obligation Bond Program is a way to finance government capital improvement projects. With voters' approval, Miami-Dade County would be able to issue long-term bonds to fund new construction, renovations and expand facilities. These quality of life improvements would serve residents for many generations to come much like the 1972 Decade of Progress bond program that funded much of Miami-Dade County's existing infrastructure over the past 30 years including MetroZoo, libraries and road improvements. I Will a General Obligation Bond Program require higher taxes? The new bond program would not require an increase to the tax rate. While future taxes would be used to repay the bonds, the millage rate now budgeted for repayment of the Decade of Progress bonds, other general obligation debt, and a temporary emergency contingency reserve would be sufficient to cover debt service on a new bond program. (The County currently earmarks ,105 mills for an emergency contingency reserve. Once this reserve is fully fund- ed, the .105 mills would be added to the current .285 countywide debt service rate bringing the total debt service rate to .390 mills. This represents no increase in the tax rate.) I t What type of projects would be funded In a bond program? The County"Manager has identified a number of areas that are aimed at building better communities throughout Miami- Dade, It is expected that projects selected for bond funding would fulfill a multitude of needs including: Keeping the Community Safe. To maintain a low rate of crime and a higher level of personal safety, we must consider the need for expanded and new public safety facilities and equipment including police, courts and jails. PreseNing Our Resources. Our natural resources are critical to our quality of life. Improvements to protect our water supply for future generations, beach restoration, better drainage and funding to address other environmental concerns are important to our quality of life. Sustaining a Healthy Community. Public health facilities and affordable housing are critical to the well being of our residents. Accessing SeNices. Expanded community centers in convenient locations would provide better access to County services for all residents. Technology investments could significantly improve the delivery of services and make more services available online 24 hours a day. Enjoying Arts, Culture and Recreation. Parks, museums, libraries, MetroZoo and other community recreational facilities enrich our lifestyle and playa vital role in tourism, the County's number one industry. Neighborhood Improvements. The bond program could provide additional funds for much needed neighborhood projects including more traffic signals, sidewalk repairs, and expanded bikeways. Creating and Retaining Jobs, Adequate infrastructure is critical for economic development. Expansion of our water and sewer system, for example, would provide new opportunities for business development in older urban neighborhoods as well as newer areas. Also, bond proceeds could be used to fund infrastructure improvements to induce new business to locate in Miami-Dade County. I How much would It cost taxpayers? As Decade of Progress bonds and other general obligation bonds are retired over the next 40 years, new debt will be issued, The cost of the new bond program would be an average of less than 50-cents a week on the average home (valued at $127,000 in 2004). I How will the County decide what proJects to Include In a new bond program? A series of fawn meetings are being held throughout Miami-Dade County to hear from residents on their priorities. All residents are being encouraged to voice their opinion by attending the town meetings and communicating with County officials. Meeting schedules are being published in local newspapers and can be found on the County's website. Those with computer access can provide input at www,miamidade,aav/bond2004 by answering the online questionnaire, Following the town meetings, the County Manager will compile a list of recommended projects to be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners. The Commission has the final authority in deciding what projects will be included in the bond program to be presented to voters as referendum question(s) on the November 2, 2004 General Election ballot. tHaw can voters be sure bond dollars will be spent on the proJects they approved In the bond referendum? Bond funds can only be used on projects included in the bond program approved by voters. The project list will be finalized in July 2004 prior to the November election. I What will happen If Miami-Dade residents vote NO for a new bond rogram? ~any of the improvement projects that affect residents' quality of life will not happen. Further postponement of critical projects could lead to higher costs in the future. Much of the infrastructure in the County today-from MetroZoo and parks to our water and sewer systems and traffic improvements- was built with bond funds from the 1972 Decade of Progress bond program, It's hard to imagine the County without these projects. CI) .c -"0 - c:::c::: - 0 ca ~ c:::E'sCI) 0 ca fI)~.c .- L. gj ca ~ CI) 1U C).- CI) ~ ~ Ee~ã.~L. L. o..::s ~ i ::s .2"Ot:=S~, 0 c::: c::: 0 ca ,~, .- 0 0..9- ~ ~m 0.(,) 0 0'- E ,"1:1' 1::: 0 ca L.° a. ON LL Who can vote on the bond luue? All Miami-Dade County voters registered in time who cast a ballot in the November 2, 2004 General Election. t If the bond program Is approved by voters In November, when would the community see the Improvements? Work on the projects would begin immediately while the bonds would be repaid over a 40-year time- period. The community improvements would be seen over the next few years and would continue for approximately 10-15 years. I .D Alex Penelas Mayor Board of County Commissioners Barbara Carey-Shuler, Ed,D, Chairperson Katy Sorenson, Vice Chairperson Betty T. Ferguson Katy Sorenson District 1 District 8 Dorrin D, Rolle Dennis C, Moss District 2 District 9 Barbara Carey-Shuler, Ed,D, Sen, Javier D, Souto District 3 District 10 Sally A, Heyman Joe A. Martinez District 4 District 11 Bruno A. Barreiro José "Pepe" Diaz District 5 District 12 Rebeca Sosa Natacha Seijas District 6 District 13 Jimmy L. Morales District! Harvey Ruvin Clerk of Courts George M, Burgess County Manager Robert A, Ginsburg County Attorney Miami-Dade County provides equai access and equal opportunity in employment and services and does not discriminate on the basis of disability Proposed Bond Program To Build Better Communities Thirty years ago, the voters of Miami Dade County moved ou, community forward with approval of the Decade of Progress bond program. Even If you do not remember the $553 million bond project, all you have to do Is look around our community to see what ;t accomplished: MetroZoo and many of our regional parks; libraries and community centers; water and sewer systems; traffic systems and pubHc safety facilities. The 1972 referendum hes had powertul and fer-reaching effect on the quality of life in our community. It is now time to go back to the drawing board and look ahead to the future. What are our community's priorities for the next decade and beyond? If Miami- Dade residents can arrive at a consensus, the County will have the makings for a new bond program, Because the Decade of Progress bonds are now nearly retired, the County has a unique opporlunity Ihis year to pul a new program in place without an increase to the tax ~~~ject~~~ob~ i~C~~~i~~fh:~~~~ is reaching out to residents to ask how we should spend the money. Under consideration are the following project areas: . Keeping the Community Safe, There is a need for expanded and new pub;;c safety facilities ;nciuding po;;ce, court and jails. . Preserving our Resources, Water and sewer improvements are critical in protecting our waler supply. bond funds could also support beach restoration and the purchase of environmentally sensitive lands. . A Healthy Community, Pub;;c health facilities and affordable housing are critical to the well- being of all our residents, . ~~1~~~ro~~'U;~~:'I¡:'~rieS, MetroZoo, parks and other recreational faci;;ties enrich our lifestyle and piay a vitai role in tourism, the County's number one industry, . Accessing Services. Expanded community centers would provide better access to county services al more convenient neighborhood locations throughout Miami- Dade, . Neighborhood Improvements. The bond program could provide additional funds for neighborhood public works projects including improvements to our traffic s;gnal system, s;dewalk repa;rs, and expanded b;keways, . Creating and Retaining jobs, Adequate infrastructura is cr~ical for economic development. Expansion of water and sewer systems, for example, would provide new opportun~ies for business development. The County Commission is considering piacing a new bond program on the November 2 ballot. IIIW - l1li10811' I" --=eil Should we build new museums downtown? How about park renovations? Do we need water and sewer improvements? What about sidewalks, bikeways and community centers in your neighborhood? Miami-Dade residents will have a unique opportunity this year to consider improvements to their community in a proposed General Obligation Bond referendum, Voice your opinion. The County wants to hear from you in order to determine the most important needs of our community. Attend a town meeting In your area this month: West Miami-Dade 7 p.m" Wednesday, March 3 W,R. Thomas Middle School 13001 SW 26 Street The Hammocks 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 17 Hammocks Club House 9020 Hammocks Boulevard Northwest Miami-Dade 7 p.m" Thursday, March 4 Lawton Chiles Middle School 8190 NW 197 Street Miami 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 23 Legion Memorial Park 8447 N,E. 7 Avenue Little Havana 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 9 Cultural Center 1501 SW 8 Street Country Walk 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 24 Jack D. Gordon Elementary School 14800 Country Walk Drive The RedlandiHomestead 7 p.m., Thursday, March 11 Miam;-Dade County Cooperat;ve Extens;on 18710 SW 288 Street West Kendall 7 p.m., Thursday, March 25 Winston Park Clubhouse 8100 SW 132 Avenue For a complete list of town hall meetings visit www,miamidade,gov/bond2004 or call 305-375-2756 .2004 BONO PROGRAM 18BUILDING BETTER . .COMMUNITIES It """~'.1,"r'~',".j...,." ~'..,...""."""".'.' ' ::;-:;"';,":'1 ,,'. ..~" J ", 1i, t '" ¡ . "'"'I'" ,- "- .... "'........ ",,"ce m'~,"-~UU~ U~~.U~ W""~H PWJ""" 111"l1l Suppon Page 1 of2 ",,'!It. j¡"&I! HeraIdcom °osted on Mon, Feb, 09, 2004 "!ìWG: ti~elp Miami-Dade decide whic:h projects merit support I' ",:.u",', ~, ,aB,,:¡>miamidad.,!,ov htrty years ago, Miami-Dade County voters moved our community forward with approval of the Decade of Progress bond referendum, Even if you do not remember the $553 million bond program, ali you have to do is iook at-ound our community to see what it accomplished. That program continues to have a powerfui and far-reaching effect on the quality of life in our community. T': paid for many regionai pat-ks, including Tropical Park, with its vast network of recreational facilities, and 3iack Point Marina, which provides bay access and am"nities for boaters, It heiped fund the restoration of ,¡,zcaya, built one of the finest library systems in the nation and supported beach restoration, And, one of ts most visible projects, Miami MetroZoo, is now ranked as one of the top 10 zoos in the country. It is hard ~(, imagine our community without these projects. That bond program also paid for many services and things that improve our lives in many ways, Among ,hem, water and sewer systems, computerized traffic signals, new solid-waste facilities and public health :llnics~ Because the 1972 Decade of Progress bonds are nearly paid off, we now have a unique opportunity to again invest in our future without increasing the county's tax rate for debt service, But, to do that, we need help from the people who live and work in Miami-Dade to determine what projects should be included in a "ew, comprehensive, countywide bond program. ,=urrentlY, the county has more than $4,5 billion in "unmet" capital construction needs, These are projects Jeemeo necessary to maintain, upgrade and in some cases expand our community's infrastructure. however, no funding source has yet been identified. A 2004 bond program -- estimated in the range of $1.6 billion to $2 billion -- can address many of the most critical needs, But, which ones? ThiS IS where you can make a difference, ever the past month, we have held more than a dozen town meetings throughout Miami-Dade to hear from residents on what their priol-ities are for the next decade and beyond. These public meetings will continue through the spring -" more than 30 are now scheduled -- to garner public input. When this process is compiete, the resuits wiii be compiied and incorporated into a proposed general-obiigation bond program, Our recommendations wili be submitted to the County Commission, which has the final say on what items wili appear on the Nov, 2 election ballot, The following are some of the project areas under consideration. Keeping our comb'll'iunity safe. One way to maintain a iow rate of crime and ensure a higher ievei of safety is to fund adequate public safety facilities and equipment for police, courts and jails, It also makes dollar sense to repiace some facilities h including outdated jaiis n that in some instances cost more to I~epair than replace, bttp: I /www,miami,com/mld/miamiheraldJnews/opinionI7909178,httn?template=contentMol", 2/26/2004 "<""-e H..~HH ~UUV U~~"'~ YVnll.o11 }JWJ<"'" ll1t:fU ~LlppOl1 Page 2 of2 ~reserving our resources. Improvements to protect our water supply for future generations, beach cestorat!on, better drainage and funding to address other environmental concerns are important to our quaiity ,of life, " Sustaining ill healtliy community. More healthcare facilities and affordable housing are critical to the ,Neii-being of all our residents, iEnjo1l'ing arts, culture and recreation. Museums, libraries, parks, the zoo and other recreational facilities enrich our lives and piay a vital roie in attracting tourism, the county's No, 1 industry, , Accessing services. Expanded community centers i1 convenient locations wouid provide better access tc county services for all residents. Technoiogy investments could significantly improve service delivery and make more services available online 24-hours a day, Neighborhood improvements. Money set aside for neighborhood projects could be used to install more traffic signals, repair sidewalks, expand bikeways and address other local needs. ,ope that all Miami-Dade residents will consider participating in a town meeting over the next two months l"ieeting times and ,ocations are listed weekly in the Neighbors section and on the county's website h '", ,3rT1ldade.gm!, 'Iou can call 305-375-2756 for additional information If you cannot make a meeting but have Internet access, send your views in an e-mail message to "nd/ !.J4@miamidi3cle,çic)" We look forward to hearing from you. George /<1, Burgess is manager of Miami-Dade County, httpflwww,miami,com/mldimiamiherald/news/opinion/79091 78 ,htm ?template=contentMo"" 2/26/2004 ORDINANCE NO. 2004- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE VII "CODE OF ETillCS" OF CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION", BY AMENDING SECTION 2-394 "PENALTY", TO ENUMERATE ADDITIONAL SECTIONS OF TillS ARTICLE VII AS BEING UNDER THE PRIMARY JURISDICTION OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ETillCS COMMISSION FOR ENFORCEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 2-395 "DISCLOSURE OF BUSINESS RELATIONSillPS AND GIFTS" BY CLARIFYING THE METHOD OF DISCLOSURE AND EXTENDING THE TIME PERIOD FOR WIllCH NEW BUSINESS RELATIONSillPS MUST BE DISCLOSED BY CITY COMMISSIONERS AND CITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS; CREATING SECTION 2-396 "FURTHER ETHICS STANDARDS; PROillBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS", TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENACTMENT OF ADDITIONAL PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND ETillCS STANDARDS BEYOND THOSE CURRENTLY PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE STATE, COUNTY AND CITY ETillCS PROVISIONS, INCLUDING PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN APPEARANCES, WORK OR PAYMENT, CONTINUED RESTRICTIONS AFTER COMPLETION OF CITY SERVICE, FURTHER RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SUCH PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS TO ALSO BE APPLICABLE TO FIRMS, BUSINESS ENTITIES AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATES OF CITY COMMISSION MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE STRICTER ETillCS PROVISIONS TO PREVAIL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of A ventura desires to further strengthen and enhance the ethics standards which are applicable to all elected officers of the City of Aventura, beyond those standards currently provided by existing City Code provisions, Miami- Dade County ethics code provisions, State of Florida ethics code provisions, and applicable provisions of federal law; and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the enactment of the additional ethics standards which are provided for in this ordinance shall further the continued integrity and excellence of government provided by the City of A ventura; and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the enactment of this ordinance will further promote the establishment and adherence to the highest ethics standards and will thereby facilitate continued confidence ofthe citizenry in the government of the City, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:! Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That each of the above stated recitals is hereby adopted and confirmed. Section 2. City Code Amended. That Article VII "Code of Ethics" of Chapter 2 "Administration" of the City Code of the City of Aventura is hereby amended by amending Section 2-394 "Penalty," and by amending Section 2-395 "Disclosure of Business Relationships and Gifts" at paragraph (c) "Restrictions" by amending subparagraph (3) of said paragraph, and by creating a new section, Section 2-396 "Further Ethics Standards; Prohibitions and Restrictions," to read as follows: Section 2-391. Lelrlslative intent. (a) It is essential to the proper conduct and operation of government that public officials be independent and impartial and that public office not be used for private gain other than the remuneration provided by law, The public interest, therefore, requires that the law protect against any conflict of interest and establish standards for the conduct of elected officials and '/ Proposed additions to existing City Code text are indicated by underline; proposed deletions from existing City Code text are indicated by strikothreugH; presently existing text is indicated by the absence of any underlining or striko!hreugHs, 2 (b) government employees in situations where conflicts may exist, It is the policy ofthe City that no officer or employee of the City, shall have any interest, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect; engage in any business transaction or professional activity; or incur any obligation of any nature which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of his or her duties in the public interest. To implement this policy and strengthen the faith and confidence of the City's residents in their government, the City will enact a Code of Ethics setting forth standards of conduct required ofthe City's public officers and employees, in the performance of their official duties, It is the intent of the City that this code shall serve as a guide for the official conduct of the public officers and employees ofthe City, Section 2-392. Code of Ethics I!enerallv. The conduct of the public officers and employees of the City shall be governed by the Code of Ethics ofthe City which shall include: (I) (2) (3) The state "Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees", codified in F,S, Chapter 112, as may be amended from time to time, and The "Miami-Dade County Conflict ofInterest and Code of Ethics Ordinance," codified at Section 2-11.1 et, seq" Miami-Dade County Code, as may be amended from time to time, and Any provisions that the City Commission may adopt from time to time in addition to those set forth in subsections (I) and (2) above, Section 2-393. Additional conflict of interest restriction concerninl! advisory board members (a) No member of any City Advisory Board shall vote on or participate in any way in any matter presented to the Board if said person is an officer, board member, or director of an organization which would be or might be indirectly or directly affected by any action of the Board or, if in any instance, the matter would affect the member in a manner distinct from the manner in which it would affect the public generally, (b) Any Board Member who has any of the above relationships or who would or might, directly or indirectly, profit or be enhanced by the action of the Board shall absent himself or herself from the Board meeting during the discussion of the subject item and shall not vote on or participate in any way in said matter. (c) Whenever any Board Member is in doubt as to the interpretation or application of this section to his/her particular situation. the Board member may submit to 3 the City Attorney a written request for an opinion, The City Attorney shall review the facts of the particular matter and shall provide an opinion to the Board Member. (d) For purposes of this section, the term "Advisory Board" shall refer to the members of those City Advisory Boards whose primary responsibility is to provide recommendations or advice to the City Commission, (e) For purposes of this section, the term "organization" means a corporation for profit or not-for-profit, and includes a political committee or committee of continuous existence as defined in F,S, Chapter 106, Section 2-394. Penaltv. The Ethics Commission created pursuant to Miami-Dade County Ordinance 97-105 shall have primary jurisdiction for enforcement of Sections 2- 392, and 2-393, and 2-396, A finding by the Ethics Commission that a person has violated Sections 2-392,and 2-393 and 2-396 shall subject said person to an admonition or public reprimand and/or a fine of $250,00 for the first such violation and $500,00 for each subsequent violation, Section 2-395. Disclosure of business relationships and Irlfts. (a) Definitions. (l) Applicant, As used herein, the term "applicant" means any individual or entity requesting action of the City Commission or a City Advisory Board upon an application and all persons or entities representing such individual or entity (including, but not limited to, all attorneys, architects, landscape architects, engineers and lobbyists) (the "representatives"), and any individual who holds directly or indirectly, a five percent or more ownership interest in the total assets or capital stock of such applicant entity, (2) Business relationship: As used herein the term "business relationship" means that a member of the City Commission or a City Advisory Board has a business relationship with a person or an entity if any of the following exist: a, The member of the City Commission or City Advisory Board holds an ownership interest, directly or indirectly, in excess of one percent of the total assets or capital stock of the applicant, representative or interested person entity; or b, The member of the City Commission or City Advisory Board is a partner, co-shareholder (as to the shares of a corporation which are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange) or joint venturer with the applicant, representative or interested person in any business venture; c, The application, representative or interested person is a client of the member of the City Commission or City Advisory Board, or a client of another 4 professional working from the same office or for the same employer as the member of the City Commission or City Advisory Board; d, The member of the City Commission or City Advisory Board is a client of the applicant, representative or interested person, e, The applicant, representative or interested person is a customer of the member of the City Commission or City Advisory Board (or of his/her employer) and transacts more than $10,000,00 of the business of the member of the City Commission or City Advisory Board (or of his /her employer) in a given calendar year; or f, The member of the City Commission or City Advisory Board is a customer of the applicant, representative or interested person and transacts more than $25,000,00 of the business of the applicant, representative or interested person in a given calendar year, (3) Client. As used herein, the tenn "client" means a person or entity who obtains the services of another for compensation, (4) Customer, As used herein the tenn "customer" means a person or entity who purchases or leases materials, equipment or property from another. (5) Gift. As used herein, the term "gift" means any gift required to be reported by quarterly disclosure pursuant to F,S, § 112.3148, or Section 2-1 1.1 (e) of the Miami-Dade County Code, (6) Interested person. As used herein, the tenn "interested person" means any person who speaks for or against any resolution or ordinance before the City Commission or for or against any matter before any City Advisory Board and who has a direct financial interest in the action (including, but not limited to vendors, bidders and proposers), except that owner occupied residential property owners shall not be deemed to have a direct financial interest in land use decisions that may affect the value of their property, and accordingly shall not be within the definition of the tenn "interested person," as used herein, (b) Application of definitions. (I) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a)(2)a,-f, above, a business relationship shall not be construed to exist hereunder by virtue of the circumstance that a member of the City Commission or City Advisory Board executed or authorized a contract with an applicant, representative or interested person solely in such City Commission or City Advisory Board member's capacity as an officer or director of a homeowner association, condominium association, cooperative association or master association, 5 (2) For the purpose of applying the 24-month period restriction provided in subsection(c)(I) below, a business relationship commences pursuant to subsection (a)(2)c,-f. (client/customer) above, when materials, equipment, property or services are ordered, sought, contracted for or obtained, (3) For the purpose of applying the 24-month period restriction provided in subsection (c)(l) below, a business relationship ends pursuant to subsection (a)(2)c,-f, (client/customer) above: a, Once the sale of materials, equipment or property is completed and no payment remains due; or b, Once the lease of materials, equipment or property expires or is terminated and no payment remains due; or c, Once the provision of services is fully performed and no payment for services remains due, (c) Restrictions, (l) Except as prohibited by law or regulatory standards, each member of the City Commission or any City Advisory Board shall disclose bv public announcement or written filing with the Citv Clerk the existence of any business relationship of which he/she is aware that he/she has, or has had within the prior 24-month period, with any applicant, representative or interested person, at the time that the applicant, representative or interested person appears before the City Commission or City Advisory Board on which the member sits, (2) Except as prohibited by law or regulatory standards, if a member of the City Commission or any City Advisory Board learns, or with the exercise of due diligence, should have learned, at any time after an action is taken by the City Commission or the City Advisory Board on which the member sits, that he/she had a business relationship with any applicant, representative or interested person who appeared before the City Commission or the City Advisory Board, he/she shall within ten days of so learning, disclose any such business relationship in writing to the City Clerk that was not disclosed at the initial meeting, (3) Except as prohibited by law or regulatory standards, if a member of the City Commission or any City Advisory Board establishes a business relationship with any applicant, representative or interested person within.Ie?, 24 months after the applicant, representative or interested person appears before the City Commission or the City Advisory Board on which the member sits, the member of the City Commission or the City Advisory Board shall disclose any such business relationship in writing to the City Clerk within 15 days after the business relationship is established, 6 (4) F,S, § 286,012 prohibits a member of the City Commission or any City Advisory Board from abstaining from voting unless there is, or appears to be, a possible conflict of interest under F,S, §§ 112.311, 112.313, and 112.3143, Accordingly, in any situation where a member of the City Commission or a City Advisory Board discloses a business relationship under this section, the member may abstain from voting, since such disclosure shall qualify as constituting the appearance of a possible conflict of interest. This paragraph shall not be construed to make abstention discretionary under situations in which abstention or non-participation is mandated by F,S, § 112.3143, Section 2-11.1(d) of the Miami-Dade County Code as adopted by City Code Section 2-392(2), or (as to Advisory Board Members) as provided by City Code Section 2-393, (5) Members of the City Commission or City Advisory Boards shall disclose gifts from applicants, representatives and interested persons in the same manner as provided for the disclosure of business relationships under subsection (c)(lH3) above, (6) If any member of the City Commission or City Advisory Board believes that another member of the same body has willfully failed to make a disclosure required under this section, he/she may submit evidence supporting the alleged failure to disclose to the City Manager who shall place the item on the next available City Commission Agenda, The allegation and supporting evidence shall be presented by the member of the City Commission or City Advisory Board who raised the issue for consideration by the City Commission, The member of the City Commission or City Advisory Board against whom the allegation is made may present evidence refuting the allegations, If four or more members of the City Commission detennine that an accused City Commissioner has willfully failed to make a required disclosure, the accused City Commissioner shall be deemed to be censured, If four or more members of the City Commission detennine that an accused member of a City Advisory Board has willfully failed to make a required disclosure, the accused Advisory Board Member shall be removed from the Advisory Board, Section 2-396 - Further Ethics Standards: Prohibitions and Restrictions w Certain appearances. work or payment prohibited, Pursuant to Section 2-11.l(m) of the Miami-Dade County Code and as further specified herein: ill No member of the City Commission shall appear before any City department. board or agency and make a presentation on behalf of a third person with respect to any application. license, contract. certificate. ruling. decision. opinion. rate schedule. franchise. or other benefit sought by the third person, 7 (ill No member of the City Commission shall contact or direct another person to contact for the Commission member. the City Manager or any department personnel concerning the status of any pending application or matter on behalf of any third person who has retained or employed the Commission member or who has retained or employed the finn or business entity in which the Commission member has an employment. contractual or financial interest. Uill No member of the City Commission shall receiye compensation. directly or indirectly or in any fonn. for services rendered to a third person. who has applied for or is seeking some benefit from the City or from a City department. board or agency. in connection with the particular benefit sought by the third person, Further. no member of the City Commission shall receiye any portion of or share any fee with any other person in connection with any such matter. fu} No member of the City Commission shall appear in any court or before any administratiye tribunal as counselor legal adyisor to a party who seeks legal relief from the City or from a City department. board or agency through the litigation or proceeding in question, ill Continued Restrictions after Citv Service, Pursuant to Section 2-11,1 (q) of the Miami-Dade County Code and as further specified herein. no member of the City Commission shall. for a period of two (2) years after his or her City service has ceased. lobby the City Commission or any City Officer. department personnel or employee in connection with any quasi judicial. judicial or other proceeding. application. purchasing RFP. RFO or Bid. request for ruling. or other detennination. contract. claim. controyersy. 8 charge. accusation, municipal ordinance violation, arrest or other particular subject matter in which the City or one of City's agencies, boards or instrumentalities is a party or has anv interest whether direct or indirect However, nothing contained in this paragraph (b) shall prohibit any individual included within the provisions of this paragraph (b) from submitting a routine administrative request or application to a City department or agenCY during the two (2) years after his or her City service has ceased, The term "routine administrative request or application", as used herein, means an application for a building permit, occupational license, regular citv recreation facility or park public use permit request. under those circumstances where no variance, waiver or special privilege is requested, i£} Further Restriction on Transactions, ill In the event that during the term of office of a member of the Citv Commission, the City Commission grants an application (the "Citv Approval") for a rezoning. variance, conditional use. or zoning code or comprehensive plan amendment. upon the application of a person or entity (the "Zoning Applicant"). no person then serving as a member of the Citv Commission at the time of the City Approval shall then or while thereafter serving as a member of the City Commission and for a period of two vears after completion of Citv service, perform any services for or directly or indirectly accept any financial remuneration, any financial interest in or any special private gain from the applicant or from anv successor or assignee of the applicant as a result of such 9 City Approval or as a result of or in relation to any development which is enabled to occur as a direct consequence of such City Approval. @ This paragraph (c) shall not preclude the provision of services or the sale or lease of goods bv a member of the City Commission to persons who subsequently. independently enter into a transaction with the developer. owner or operator of the property developed as a result of the City Approval solely bv such person's purchasing or obtaining a lease for a unit in a building which was enabled to be built or redeveloped as a result of a City Approval. üill The prohibitions of this paragraph (c) may be waived for a specific transaction bv Resolution of the City Commission which is adopted following a public hearing bv a five-seventh (5/7) (five member affirmative vote) of the City Commission. if not contrary to other applicable ethics provisions. upon a finding that: ill The proposed transaction is consistent with the purposes of Article VII of Chapter 2 of the City Code: and ill The transaction will not create or tend to create even the appearance of any improprietv, @ Applicabilitv to Firms. Business Entities. Business Associates. The restrictions and prohibitions which are imposed bv paragraphs (a). (b) and (c) of this section upon any person. bv virtue of that person's service (or former service) as a member of the City Commission. shall also be applicable to any firm or business entity in which such member of the City Commission has an employment. independent contractor or material interest and to any business associate of such member of the City 10 Commission, The terms "material interest" and "business associate" have the meaning indicated by Section 112,312, Florida Statutes, @ Definitions. Except as otherwise indicated herein or required by the context used herein, the terms utilized herein which are defined in Section 112.312, Florida Statutes. or in Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code. shall have the meanings provided in such state statute and county code provisions, ill Stricter provisions prevail, Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or diminish any stricter ethical standards which are provided by Section 112.313. et, sea, of the Florida Statutes. Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code or bv the provisions ofthe Charter and Ordinances of the City or by any applicable federal law, 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, 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 be made a part of the Code of the City of A ventura; 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 upon adoption on second reading this Ordinance shall be effective immediately and shall be applied prospectively only, 11 The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its adoption on first reading, This motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Commissioner lev Auerbach Commissioner Robert Diamond Commissioner Ken Cohen Commissioner Manny Grossman Commissioner Harry Holzberg Vice Mayor Jay R. Beskin Mayor Jeffrey M, Perlow The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its adoption on second reading, This motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Commissioner lev Auerbach Commissioner Robert Diamond Commissioner Ken Cohen Commissioner Manny Grossman Commissioner Harry Holzberg Vice Mayor Jay R. Beskin Mayor Jeffrey M, Perlow PASSED AND ADOPTED on first reading this - day of _,2004, PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading this- day of _,2004, JEFFREY M, PERLOW, MAYOR ATTEST: TERESA M, SOROKA, CMC CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: CITY ATTORNEY 12 328001l0rdinances/Ethics O,dinance 2.9,04 13 CITY OF AVENTURA COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO: City Commission FROM: BY: Robert M. Sherman, DATE: March 17,2004 SUBJECT: Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Grant Package March 25, 2004 City Commission Workshop Meeting Agenda Item - Recommendation: The City Commission authorize the City Manager to apply for $18,750 in grant funding from the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs to update and continue the Cultural Arts Feasibility Study that was completed in 2001, The Cultural Arts Foundation recommends approval of the grant application. Backaround: The attached grant application updates the Needs Assessment and Feasibility Studies for a Cultural Arts Center that were competed by Richard Heisenbottle and Associates in 1999 and 2001 respectively, The grant application requests $18,750 from Miami- Dade County, which is 50% of the total price of $37,500 that Heisenbottle and Associates has given the City to complete this study update, The balance of $18,750 would need to be authorized by City Commission. It is important to note that historically, these types of grants for feasibility studies have not received full funding from the Department of Cultural Affairs, Funding could range from $5,000 to total requested amount, with typical funding being 50% of the request. The maximum grant request per application is $50,000 and the total amount of requests usually exceeds the total monies available for this grant program, If approved, funding would be authorized in the 2004-2005 fiscal year budget. All grant funding would reimbursable to the City when the Study is complete, If funded, the City Commission at a later date, would need to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a grant agreement with the County, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS FY 2004 - 2005 CAPIT AL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICA TION DRAFT 3/25/04 Application FY 2003/2004 Budget Summary FY 200212003 City of Aventura Comprehensive Financial Summary FY 200212003 Independent Financial Auditors Statement and 9/30/02 Balance Sheet Attachment "A" Brief History of Organization Attachment "B" Board Members Attachment "D" Feasibility Study Cost Estimate Attachment "E" Community Letters of Support MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS FY 2ðð4-2ðO$ ~ITAL DEVELOPMENT ~1WlT$ PROGRAM A¡oPUeATION Program Administrator. Kelly Allocco III NW 1st Street. Suite 625 . Miami. FL 33128 Phone: (305) 375-'1636 . Fax: (305) 375-3068 E-mait kellyaaJImiamldade.2ov FY 2004-2005 CAPITAL DEvELOPMENT GRANTS PROGRAM ./15- - AMOUNT REQUESTED I TYPE OF PROJECT (I) Grant Amount Requested: $ 18,750.00 Check all that apply: D Acquisition X FeQsibl'~ Study for New Construction D Equipment Pu~e . - (2) Organization Name (exactly as It ~ on Articles of Incorporation): City of AventUra (3) Applicant Institution Type: 0 Cultural t8J Non-Cultural (5) Year of Incorporation: 1995 (4) FEI #: 65 - 0662615 (6) State of Incorporation: Florida (7) Required Pre-application Consultation: Completed (8) Contact Name: Robert M. Sherman Date: March 12. 2004 TIme: lOAM with Kelly Allocco ¡;g¡ Mr. D Mrs. D Ms. D Miss D Dr. Contact TIde: Director of Community Services Address: 19200 West Country Club Drive Phone (day): (305) 466 . 8930 ext. Phone (otI1er): (305 ) 466 - 8933 en. Fax: (305) 466 - 3277 City: Aventura (9) Present Number of Paid State: FL Zip: 33180 .. E-mail: shermanr@cityofaventura.com Website: www.cityofaventura,com (10) Estimated Number After Project Completion: - .. . (II) Name and Address of Facility: N/A City I State I Zip: Phone: ( en. (12) Municipality in which the facility is located (use codes): #,1L 01 Miami 02 Miami Beach OJ ConI Gables 04HiaJeah OS Miami Sprinp 06 N- MIam; 01 North Miami Beach 08 Opa-Lodca 09 SoudI Miami I 0 Homestud II M;ami ShcJf'es 12 BaI Hori>our 13 Bay HartIor Island 14 Surfskle 15 West Miami 16 Florida City 1711iscayne Park Beach 18 EI Portal 19 Golden Beach 20Pinecrest 21 Indian Creek Vill- 22 Medley D North Bay VIllage 24 Key Bôocayne 25_- 26 Yorginla Gardens 21 Hialeah Gardens 28A_ra 29 Islandla ]0 Unincorporated 31 Sunny Isles 31 Miami ~ 33 PaI- Bay (13) Miami-Dade Commission District: ~ Florida State Senate District: ...!.ll Florida State House District: JW!6 U.S. Congress District: .JliO (Please call the Miami-Dade County Elections Board at (]05) 375-4600 for assistance with district Infonnatlon.) - .. . 14) Date constnlctecl; Configuration and dimensions of facility, including square footage and number of seats; Current condition and status of existing facility and equipment; Current ADA status of existing structure: Grant application is for the continuation and update of the feasibility study completed in 200 I. Study recommended the following cultural arts center. * 26,500 square ft building * 500 seat Proscenium Theatre * Accommodation for music, dance, and theatre events. * Large lobby for special events and receptions. * Catering facilities * Support facilities including dressing rooms, loading dock. and offices. - 15) Briefly describe the purchase, renovation, equipment and/or facility planning aspects of project (include projected timeline): This project is to continue and update the Aventura Culwral Arts Center Feasibility Swdy that was started in 1999 completed in January 200 I by RJHeisenbottle Architects, The original study was composed of two phases, The first phase consisted of a comprehensive needs assessment that was completed in 2000, and the second phase focused on funding, building, planning, budgeting. operating, and community issues. This phase was completed in 200 I, addressing the following specific elements: Facility concept and program Site analysis Capital budget Business plan and activity profile Management and operations model including staff Pro-forma operating budget, economic impact an~lysis, and funding plan. This project consists of updating the findings of the 200 I Feasibility Swdy to provide current information and revised costs of the following elements: I. Basic facility concept: 500 seat proscenium theatre with accommodations for music, dance and theatre events that contains a large multi purpose room, lobby catering and support facilities 2. A space of 26,500 square feet that includes all programmed space including public areas, performance space, performers support, community production, visual arts, administration, rehearsal and other support space. 3. Construction budget of $11.3 million, 4. Furniwre, fixtures, and equipment budget of $700,000 for a total of $12 million, 5. Conceptual design: (copy attached) 6. Operating Goals 7. Governance Options and Recommendation 8. Governance and Operating Issues 9. Staffing Plan 10. Operating Budget II. Activity and Attendance Projections 12. Operating Revenues and Expenses projections 13. Funding Plan, strategies, principles, sources and professional fund raisers. 14. Economic Impact of Community Arts Center 15. Community Involvement Issues 16. Identify suitable locations It is the objective of this Study to create a blueprint for a future performing arts center in Aventura that will meet the needs of the residents and visitors of Aventura and the surrounding northeast area of Miami-Dade County. 16) Describe the cultural needs and audiences this project will serve (indude Neighborhood Revitalization Impact): This application is to update and to continue the Cultural Arts Feasibility Study that was completed in 200 I by RJ Heisenbottle and Associates. The Study's conclusions were as follows: I. The Aventura market is highly attractive for' cultural programming, 2. Current facilities are inadequate for community programming and events. 3. Regional arts organizations seek a northern Miami-Dade County venue 4. Many facilities regionally, but not any small, high-quality theatres. 5. The market of facilities for national acts is already over-saturated, The Study's recommendations were as follows: I. An intimate 400-600 seat theatre for music, dance. theater events and use by Aventura and the NE Miami- Dade community. " 2. Facility should include space for a performing arts theatre, multi-purpose room, gallery, and administrative areas. 17) Briefly describe any ~ capital improvements beyond this project. Reference any planning or feasibility study that you may have completed for this purpose: City of Avenwra has completed two studies regarding the feasibility of a Cultural Arts Center: I. Needs assessment study was completed in 2000., 2. Feasibility study was completed in 200 I. The Needs Assessment Study concluded the following: * Aventura is a highly attractive area for cultural programming. * Local demand for community arts facilities is strong. * Current facilities are inadequate for community programming and events. * Regional arts organizations seek a nórthem Miami-Dade County venue. * Many facilities regionally, but no small, hi-quality theatres. * The market of facilities for national acts is already over-saturated. * The study recommended a small, jewel-like community arts center. The Feasibility Study concluded the following: * Facility concept of a 26,500 square foot peñorming arts center with a 500 seat Proscenium Theatre * Multi-purpose room that can serve as a rehearsal hall, small peñormance space, or special event space. * Large lobby that can accommodate special events and receptions. * Catering facilities * Support facilities. * Estimated probable cost of construction of $11.3 million. * Estimated operating budget of $682,000. 18) Give a brief summary of prior equipment purchases and/or capital improvement work to facility. Describe progress made on project as a result of prior Department of Cultural Affairs Capital Development grants (If aþþlicøble): N/A 19) PROJECT TEAM ARCHITECT/ENGINEER CONTRACTOR CONSULTANT Name: Name: Name: Richard J. Heisenbottle ALA TItle: TItle: TItle: President Address: Address: Address: 340 Minorca Avenue, Suite 10 CIty/State1Zlp: CIty/StatelZip: CltylStatelZlp: Coral Gables. FL 33134 Phone: ( ) - ext. Phone: ( ) - en. Phone: (305) 446 - 7799 ext. 14 E-mail: E-mail: E-mail: richard@rjha.net Webslte: Webslte: Webslte, www.rjha.net 20) MANAGEMENT/ PROGRAMMING I MARKETING a) Describe facility/equipment mana~ement plan (address staff responsibilities; provide a statement regarding policies for facility/equipment use and accessibility to the general public and to other cultural organizations. b) Describe facility/equipment programming plan (address kinds of programs and projects and frequency of facility/equipment use, c) Describe facility marketing plan (address amount of funds budgeted, media placement and public relations plan). A The current Management Plan consists of the City of AventUra owning the facility, with the City Commission having the option to operate it with City staff, as a partnership with an educational institution, a local or regional arts council, a new non-profit organization, or a commercial operator. Since this project is in the feasibility stage, there are no operating or equipment policies in effect. B. The Programming Plan will consist of the following elements: * Utilize local and regional theatre, choral, music, and dance companies to bring a significant level of programming to the Center. * Creating local interest in the performing arts by encouraging community groups to use the Center. * Partnering with the AventUra Charter Schools to provide an appropriate venue for performances, recitals, and competitions for all areas of the cultural and performing arts. * Utilizing the lobby areas for rotating arts displays featUring local, regional, and national artists and sculptors. * Providing a much needed venue for local cultural arts programming spanning all age groups. C. The Marketing Plan will be established when the facility is further along in development. - EXPENSES List: expenses specifically ident:ified wit:h your project:. Round amount:s t:o t:he nearest: _ole dollar. GRANT CASH DOLlARS + MATCH TOTAL Cultural Arts Center Feasibility Study $18,750 $18,750 $37,500 GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED TOTAL PROIECT EXPENSES $18,750 $18,750 -I $18,750 $37,500 + Giw<r DouAAs CAsH MATCH TOTAL REVENUES: Ust revenues specifically identified with your project. Round amounts to the nearest whole dollar. CoRPoRATE SUPPORT FOUNDATION SUPPORT PRIVATE/INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT GOV£RNMENT GRANTS - (IDENTIFY SoURCE) FEDER STATE LOCAL City of Aventura APPUCANT CASH ON HAND OTHEII R£¥EHIJES (ITEMIZE BELOW): CASH INCOME $18,750 GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED $18,750 $18.750 TOTAL PROIECT REVENUES 22) ORGANIZATIONAL PLEASE SEE ATTACHED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR (MONTH / DAY): exPENSES ORGANIZATION'S PERSONNEL- ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION'S PERSONNEL-ARTISTIC ORGANIZATION'S PERSONNEL- TECHNICAL OUTsIDE ARTISTIC FEES/SERVICES OUTsIDE OTHER FEEs/SERYlCES MARKET1NG/PUBUCITT TRAVELlTRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT RENTAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASE SPACE RENTAL UTlUTlES REMAINING OPERATING ExPENSES TOTAL CAsH exPENSES I"""'ND C0NTIU8UT10NS (ATTACH ITvozEDI.JsT) TOTAL EXPENSES REVENUES ADMISSIONS CONTRACTED SERVICES TUITIONS CORPORAnSUPPORT FOUNDATION SUPPORT PluvATElINDMDUAL SUPPORT GoVERNMENT GRANTS - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS - STAn GOVERNMENT GRANTS-LoCAL TO ~ "FY 2004 2005 * ~ Total project expenses and revenues must equal. FY f!IIQß 2003 2004 ApPUCANT CAsH ON HAND OTIICR RMNUC~ TOTAL CASH INCOHE IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS (ATTACH ,,"_ED lJsr) Current Facility Operating Budget Completed Facility Operating Budget NOT APPLICABLE FY - FY - " Annual Facility Expenses Annual Facility Expenses MarinaDe I Rent $ $ Insurance $ $ Utilities: Electric $ $ Phone $ $ Water I Sewer $ $ Othert $ $ Othert $ $ Maintenance Personnel $ $ Sunnlies I Materials $ $ General Maintenance $ $ Eauinment lease/Purchase $ $ Enuinment Maintenance $ $ Other ExDenses: (itemized below) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ .. $ $ $ $ $ Total Annual Facility Operating Expenses TOTAL $ 0 TOTAL $ 0 - Attach and label the following items to the "original" and to each of the 22 copies of the application. a) b) Brief history and description of organization Current year's Board list including names and addresses of board members and officers . Identify any memllers of your board who are Mlam.l)ade County JClVW'lment employees Letter of commitment of matching funds from municipality or organization's Board Chairperson or his or c) d) Architectural drawings/engineering study, equipment specs and price quotes for project e) No more than three (3) support documents (programs, articles, letten of recommendation, etc.) f) g) Itemized list for in-kind contributions listed on organizational budget page, if applicable (OþtionalJ Copy of completed Planning I Feasibility St:udy h) (OþtionalJ Copy of detailed Marketing Plan i) (Oþtiona/J Copy of facility rental agreements and/or contracts; Copy of facility seating chart - . . I certify that all information contained in this application and attachments is true and accurate. AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE DATE TYPEDIPRINTED NAME TITLE All funded activities must provide equal access and equal opportunity in employment and services and may not discriminate on the basis of disability, race or ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, or sexual preference, in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as amended (42 u,s,c. 2000d et seq,), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Grant funds not encumbered (contracted for) by the end of the County's fiscal year in which they were awarded, or for which a project extension has not been approved, shall revert to the Department of Cultural Affairs on September 30, 2005, Grantees must include the following credit line in all promotional and marketing materials related to this grant including news releases, public announcements, press releases, print and broadcast media: "With the support of the Miami-Dade County Deportment of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Coundl. the Moyor ond the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners." Grantees are also encouraged to use the Department's logo in marketing and publicity materials, Please call the Department of Cultural Affairs to request a logo sheet if one has not been included with this application package, MiamH>ade CDUnty prcwides equal access and equal aþþaltunity in employment and semces and does nat discriminate an the basis of race or ethnicity, CDIar, aeed, national origin or religion, age, gender, sexual preference, in OCCDI'dance with TItJe VI and TItJe VII of the av;I Rights Act of 1964, the Age Disalmination Act of /975 an<! TItJe IX of the EduaJtian Amendments of /972 as amended (42 Us.c: 2000d et seq.). The MiamH>ade County Department of CuhuraI Affaiß supports and adooCDtes CDmplianœ with the requirements of the Americans with DitabRities Act (ADA) of 199O, an<! Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of /973 which prohibit. disaiminatiOn an the basis ofdisability, The Miami-Dode County Department of Culrural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council dereIop wltural excellence, diversity and portIcipotk>n throughout Miami-Dode County by strategically aeotIng and promoting aþþaltunitíes far artists and wltural orgunIzations, and our residents and visitors who ore their audiences. Through stoff. board and progrommoüc resources, the Department and the Council promate, coordinate, an<! support Miomi-Dode County's more than / ,000 not{or-profit wltural organizations as well as thousands of resident artists through grants, technical _nce, publ'K Information, and interoctiYe CDmmunity planning, The Deportment receIYes fÜnding through the Miami-Dode County M~ an<! Boord of County Commissioners, the National Endowment far the Arts, the State of Rorido through the Rorida Department of State. DIvision of Cultural Affairs and the Rorida Ms Council, and the John S. and}omes L Knight Foundation. Other support an<! se/Vices are prcwided by Tldeetmaster far High 5 Miami the Miami-Dode County Communications Departmen~ the Greater Miami CanYelltian an<! VISitors Bureau. the South Rorida Cultural Consortium and the T ouris! DeYelopment Coundl, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS SECTION 504/AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE SUPPLEMENT TO GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATIONS Section 504 of the Rehabilitation ACt of 1973 and Tides II and III of the Americans with Disabilities ACt of 1990 require that all public facilities and programs be accessible to all members of the public, regardless of disability, The Department of Cultural Affairs is committed to continuing its collaborative efforts in working with people with disabilities and all cultural/community organizations to resolve compliance issues, This supplement is a required part of your program application and will be considered in the evaluation process, Please answer the following questions making sure to complete and post the following ADA Compliance Resolution, Please provide the name of the designated staff person who is responsible for Section 504, ADA and Florida Statutes 553 Compliance, Name: Antonio Tomei Tide: Capital Projects Manager Phone: 305-466-8923 (I) Does your organization currendy market programs to include persons with disabilities! X yes D no If yes, describe how Through specific language incorporated into all marketing media. (2) Does your organization currently incorporate artiSts with disabilities in productions/programs! D yes D no X N/A If yes. describe how (3) Have you completed and posted the following complaint process? X yes Dno Date Posted: 1998 Posting location: City Website. Public Lobby AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION The City of Aventura (name of organization) is committed to the Americans with Disabilities ACt of 1990 by making our facility and/or programs accessible to all people, regardless of disability." If you have any special requirements, suggestions, or recommendations. please contaCt our representative Antonio Tomei, Capital Projects Manager at 305-466-8923 (phone number), If you do not receive a reply from our organization within tWo weeks of your inquiry, you are encouraged to contact the Miami- Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs ADA Representative at Miami-Dade County Government Center, III NW 1st Street, Suite 625. Miami. Florida, 33128, 305-375-4634, or TDD 800-955-8770, Signature of Director Posting Date I) All cuItu..J/community organization'" receiving grant lunds from the Miami-Dade County Department of Culwral AIIa;rs shall complete and post the pnoceding statement In a public acxess area. .. The culturaUcommunity organizaôoo has tWO weeks to acknowledge to the Ind;viduaJ reœpt of the suggestioos, recommendadons. or requirements, The Depanment of Cultlnl Allairs ADA Representative will have available a list 01 resourœs to assist with compliance issues, Upon receipt of the sugestions. recommendations, or requirements the cuit1nll"""""",ity organization has 45 days to investigate and respond, If there Is no resoIudoo with;n this dme frame, the indMduaJ who inidaœd the conœm may contact the Department of CuI"'r>I AIIa;rs. If the Department is tontacted first, the matter Is acknowledged to the Individuoi and ref~ to the cuItura1Jcommunity organization within seven (7) days, 2) Upon tecelpt oIl request, the Depanment 01 Cultur>l Allairs will investigate any unresolved matter: .. The Oepanment of Cultur>l Allairs ADA Representative will acknowledge receipt 01 the written request within 7 days to both pard... b, A tIme-Ilne fer Investiption and resolution will be established 00 a case-by<ase basis, If the matter Is not resolved to the sadsfaction 01 both pard... ~ maybe referred to the Miami-Dade County Offiœ 01 ADA Coordination by eithe< party or the Depanment 01 Cultural AIIa;rs, c. The Miami-Dade County OflIœ of ADA Coordinaôon shall review and make recommendations to the Depanment 01 Cultunl Allairs concem;ng resolution or consequences of non-compliance. 3) The ñ&ht oIl person to a prompt and equitable resolution 01 the Issue tìled henlund..- shall not be ;mpaired by the person's pursuit 01 other remed;es such as filing 01 an ADA complaint with the responsible federal department or agency, . A person with a disability (a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life actiYides): a person with a rec:ord 01 a d;sabiroty: a person who Is regarded as having a disability, .. For the - 01 this document, a culturaUcommunity orpnization Is defined as an orpnizatlon. or facility, whld1 sponsors and/or presents ans and cultural programming, CITY OF AVENTURA ~. u SUMMARY OF BUDGET 2003104 OPERATING & CAPITAL OUTLAY ~". "", "ND~ltçRJ:,Q.)~ . . The General Fund is used to account for re!!ources and expenditures that are available for the general operations of city government functions, REVENUE PROJECTIONS Current Revenues Transfers Canyover TOTAL REVENUES 8,981,152 19,990,100 $ 21,853,543 $ 21,853,543 1,140,537 868,514 869,514 9,372,151 8,718,000 8,719,000 20,281,324 $ 733,541 0 22,523,985 S 914,540 EXPENDITURES Operating Expenditures: City Commission 85,868 $ 109,036 $ 106,306 $ 106,493 $ 111,383 Office of lite City Manager 529,874 540,955 560,360 610,742 610,742 Finance Support Services 759,538 802,624 824,273 1,058,134 1,058,134 Legal 237,330 323,789 208,000 233,000 233,000 City Clerk 218,298 239,423 219,877 218,718 218,718 Public Safety 6,013,632 6,508,464 7,475,417 8,375,251 8,375,251 Community Development 2,204,907 2,482,618 1,482,551 1,1502,551 1,502,551 Community Services 3,102,497 3,600,234 3,408,826 3,823,816 3,823,816 Non - Departmental 725,435 720,000 889,000 1,048,400 1,048,400 Capital ouUay Office of the City Manager 0 3,192 0 . 4,000 4,000 Finance Support Services 25,414 173,431 113,418 62,500 62,600 Legal 0 0 0 0 City Clerk 0 2,286 0 3,000 3,000 Public Safety 176,124 1559,188 681,582 1558,600 1558,600 Community Development 28,732 415 18,550 35,660 35,650 Community Services 2,825,670 4,151,197 2,840,632 4,317,110 4,317,110 Non - Departmental 2,820,773 107,823 250,000 0 0 CIP Reserve 0 0 9,719,426 8,438,205 8,431,305 Final Budget 2003104 Page4 CITY OF AVENTURA <;D")';:""'..'.,...:,:.....".:j""','@~B,-1;:ì)Æàm.&,Ù{'~K~;;",..'~;{':..:i.' '.'..';-,',,".0' CATEGORY SUMMARY 2OO3J04 REVENUE PROJECTIONS ~ 310000I319899 locally Levied Taxes 14,171,431 15,594,837 15,580,000 17,483,043 17,483,043 320000I329999 Licenses & Pennits 2,624,459 3,360,171 1,675,000 1,675,000 1,675,000 330000I338999 Intergovernmental Rev. 2,114,834 2,559,693 1,641,000 1,698,000 1,698,000 _9 Charges for Services 296,013 407,920 670.100 782,500 782,500 35OOOOI35SS99 Fines & Forfeitures 184,553 171,511 155,000 165,000 165,000 360000I369899 Mise. Revenues 890,034 429,853 269,000 150,000 150,000 - Transfer from Funds 733,541 914,540 1,140,537 869,514 868,514 3999OO13S9999 Fund Balanc ° 8,881,152 8,372, 151 8,719,000 8,718,000 EXPENDITURES 100012998 Personal Services 7,297,040 8,083,557 9,109,666 10,254,762 10,254.762 300013999 Contractual Services 3,992,171 4,533,104 3,523,000 3,716,800 3,716,- 400014999 OItJer ChargesJSvcs 2,109,996 2,116,917 2,221,0\50 2,461,300 2,458,200 500015399 Commodities 354,497 357,371 345,0404 379,0« 379,0404 540015899 Other Operating Expenses 123,675 23&,183 175,0\50 176,100 176, 100 - Capital Outlay 6,609,854 $ 4,991,832 $ 800018989 Transfer To Funds 1,3S2,S88 1,11<49,595 Finai1luclgel2OO3lO4 "-5 City of AventuI'a Government Center 19200 West Country Club Drive Aventura, Florida 33180 March 27,2003 JEFFREY M. PERLOW MAYOR COMMISSIONERS lEV AUERBACH JAY R. BESKIN KEN COHEN BoB DIAMOND HA..yHOI.ZBERO MANNY GROSSMAN Honorable Mayor and . Members of the City Commission City of A ventura Aventura, Florida ERIC M, SoROKA em MANAGER In accordance with Section llA5, Florida Statutes, and Section 4,ll of the City Charter, submitted herewith is the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002, Responsibility for both the accuracy of the data and completeness and fairness of its presentation, including all discl6sures, rests with the City, Management believes that the data presented is accurate in all material respects; that it is presented in a manner designed to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the proprietary fund type of the City as measured by the fmancial activity of its various funds and account groups and that all disclosures necessary to enable the reader to gain the maximum understanding of the City's fmancial affairs have been included, This Comprehensive Annual Financial Report consists of four parts as follows: 1. Introductory Section - This section is designed to intr,¡xluce the reader to the report and includes the table of contents, the transmittal letter, the governmental structure, a list of principal officials and the Certificate of Achievement. for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Financial Section - This section includes the opinion of the independent auditors followed by the General Purpose Financial Statements (GPFS) , The GPFS are the combined fmancial statements of the City together with the notes to the fmancial statements, These basic combined fmancial statements and notes are designed to provide an overview of the City's fmancial position, results of operations and cash flows of the proprietary fund type, The remainder of this section presents the combining, individual fund and account group statements and schedules, 2, 3, Statistical Section - This section presents summary fmancial and demographic information on the City for the fust seven years of its operations and information on overlapping taxing authorities. Each year, an additional year will be added to create a complete historical overview of the City, PHONE: 305-466-8900 . F~: 305-466-8939 www,cieyofaventura,com 4, Compliance Section - This section includes those reports required to comply with Governmental Accounting Standards, the Florida Single Audi~ Act and Rules of the Auditor General of the State of Florida. THE REPORTING ENTITY AND ITS SERVICES The City of Aventura was incorporated on November 7, 1995 and is a political subdivision of the State of Florida, The City operates under a commission-city manager form of government and provides General Government, Public Safety and Community Services to its residents and, the business community, A Mayor and six City Commissioners are responsible for establishing policies for City Government. The Mayor and ,Commission appoint the City Manager who is the Chief Administrative Officer of the City and is responsible for implementing policies adopted by the Commission, This report inc~des all of the funds and account groups for which the City of A ventura is fmanciallyaccountable. Although the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, Miami-Dade District School Board, South Florida Water Management District, Florida Inland Navigation District and Everglades Project levy and collect taxes on property located within the corporate limits of the City of A ventura, financial information on these taxing authorities is not included in this report since each has a separate elected governing body, are legally separate and are fiscally independent of the City, Annual financial reports of these units of government are available upon request for each authority, ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND OUTLOOK The City of Aventura serves an area of approximately 3,5 square miles with an estimated population of approximately 27,000 residents, Prior to incorporation, the City received services from Miami-Dade County as a part of their unincorporated municipal services taxing unit. The City received no real property, facilities or equipment from Miami-Dade County upon incorporation, The City's combination of upscale residential and commercial developments results in a taxable value of $ 3,9 billion with a land area of less than 4 square miles. .. This makes the City of Aventura's taxable value per capita of approximately $ 150,000 among the highest in the County and State. The 2001/02 fiscal year was another active construction year for the City with a good combination of upscale housing and commercial projects. An analysis of projects in the various stages of the planning and development process indicates that building activity will continue to be geared toward similar type activities for two to three more years, The City's image as an upscale community will continue to be enhanced by the operation of its own municipal services resulting in a continuing emphasis of high quality development in the City, MAJOR INITIATIVES The establishment of a new municipal government center to meet the needs of an existing City resident and business base has required the dedication of elected officials, the City Manager and all employees, The foundation on which to build the government structure has emphasized customer service, one-stop shopping and privatization where appropriate, During the first five years of the City's existence, the City focused on the needs of the community's infrastructure, Two years ago, the City began a series of initiatives to address the need to develop a sense of community and to respond to changes in demographics toward a younger and more family-oriented community. . ii I I I I I I These initiatives included: Creating a town center in the City; Providing an elementary school to serve the City; Constructing a community center to provide recreational programs for all age groups, In September, 2002, the City Commission approved a master plan of the first phase of a redevelopment project for the Loehmann's Fashion Island to create a town center-mixed-use development where people could meet and interact, Construction started in the first quarter of 2003, . Construction began in October, 2002 on the 45,000 square foot Aventura Charter Elementary School which will be operated by the City and serve students from kindergarten through fifth grade, The response from the community has 6een overwhelming as witnessed by the number of applications to the School. The School will open in August, 2003, The City's community center was completed in February, 2003, This 24,000 square foot building contains facilities for all age groups, including a gym, computer lab, an arts and crafts room, meeting rooms, and exercise equipment. In light of the tragic events of September 11, 200 I, the City has placed a renewed emphasis this past year on emergency planning and homeland security to ensure the safety of our residents, businesses, and religious organizations, The City will be required to implement the reporting, disclosure and display provisions mandated by the Government's Accounting Standards Board in its GASB No, 34, Basic Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis - for State and Local Governments, for the year beginning October 1, 2002. The new reporting model requires sweeping changes and a "new look" for local government fInancial statements, The Finance Department has planned for this important project for several years and has devoted significant time and fmancial resources to ensure that the project will be successful and trouble-free. The implementation project will be one of the primary focuses for the Department during this coming fiscal year, FINANCIAL INFORMATION Internal Accounting Control Management of the City is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls designed to ensure that adequate accounting data are compiled to allow for the preparation of financial statements in confonnity with generally accepted accounting principles, Internal control is designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that these objectives are met. The concept of reasonable assurance recognizes that: (1) the cost of a control should not exceed the benefits likely to be derived; and (2) the valuation of costs and benefits requires estimates and judgments by management. All internal control evaluations occur within the above framework, We believe that the City's internal accounting controls adequately safeguard assets and provide reasonable assurance of proper recording of fInancial transactions, Budgetary Control In accordance with City Ordinance, appropriations are legally controlled at the Department level. Encumbrance accounting, under which purchase orders and other commitments for the expenditure of monies are recorded in the accounting records is utilized throughout the fiscal year, Overview of Financial Activitv The accompanying fmancial statements reflect that the City has continued to expand its services to meet the demands of its residential and business communities. General Governmental Functions For purposes of this section, general governmental functions are defined to include the General, Special Revenue, Debt Service and Capital Projects Funds, The amount of revenue by sources are summarized below: Increase (Decrease) From 2000/01 2001/02 Percentage Revenue Sources Amount of Total Amount Percentae:e Locally Levied Tax~: $ 8,428,698 ,34,63% $ 988,300 13,28% Ad Valorem Utility Taxes 3,316,474 13,63% (1,096,914) (24.85%) Franchise Fees 2,017,864 8.29% (299,781) (12,93 %) Unified Communications Tax 1.831.812 7.53% 1.831.812 Subtotal - Taxes 15,594,848 64,08% 1,423,417 10,04% Licenses and Permits . 3,360,172 13,81 % 735,713 28,03% Charges for Services 722,125 2,97% 74,715 11.54% Intergovernmental 3,091,728 12.70% 403,623 15,02% Fines and Forfeitures 386,758 1.59% (104,930) (21.34%) Impact Fees 599,244 2.46% (200,522) (25,07%) Interest 310,096 1.27% (805,554) (72,20%) Other 271.732 1.12% (93.896) (25,68%) Total $ 24.336.703 ~ $1.432.566 6,25% The increase in ad valorem taxes was the result of increases in taxable value, primarily due to new additions to the tax roll. The tax rate was maintained at the same 'rate since the City's inception, The decreases in utility taxes and franchise fees were offset by the adoption of the Unified Communications Tax which, by state law, replaced all utility tax and franchise fees on communication services, . The increase in licenses and permits was the result of increased building activity compared to the previous year, Charges for services increased as a result of more police extra duty details compared to the prior year. Since the extra duty detail program operates on a breakeven basis, the increase in revenue was offset by an increase in the cost of these police services, Fines and forfeitures decreased because the amount of the forfeiture moneys deposited in the Law Enforcement Trust Fund were significantly less 'than the prior year, Revenues from this source vary from year to year and are not budgeted or predictable. Impact fees decreased significantly because fewer residential units received certificates of occupancy during the year, This revenue source is volatile and varies from year to year, Budgets anticipate less revenues in future years, iv I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I j , i j Interest earnings dropped significantly due to the dramatic decrease in short-tenn interest rates, The amount of operating and capital expenditures by function are as follows: Increase (Decrease) From 2000/01 2001/02 Percentage Function Amount of Total Amount Percentage O¿,erating Expenditures: eneral Government: City Commission $ W9,035 ,36% $ 23,167 26,98% City Manager 540,995 1.78% 1I,121 2,10% Finance Support Services 802,623 2.65% 42,986 5,66% Legal 323,790 1.07% 86,460 36.43 % City Clerk 239.423 ,80% 21.125 9.68% Total General Government 2.015.866 6.66% 184.859 10,10% Public Safety: 22,61 % Police 6,850,581 447,705 6,99% Community Development 2.482.618 ,8,20% 277.711 12,60% Total Public Safety 9.333.199 30,81 % 725.416 8.43% Community Services 3.600.234 11.88% 497.740 16,04% Nondepartmental . 1.163.975 3,51% 438.541 60.45% Total Operating Expenditures 16.113.274 52,86% 1.846.556 12,94% Capital Outlay 12.409.178 40,98% 756.337 6.49% Debt Service 1.866.438 6,16% (36.392) (1.91 %) Total o~rating and capital expenditures $ 30.388.890 !QQ..QQ.! $ 2.566.50'1 9,22% Legal expenditures increased as a result of the transfer in cable television 'franchise holders and legal costs associated with the 199th Street railroad crossing, The Community Development Department operating expenditures increased siSnificantly, This is due to higher building pennit activity compared to the prior year, The City has privatIZed the building pennit inspection services through a contract which calls for the contracted finn to receive 65-70% of building pennit revenues in exchange. for perfonning all building inspections and other services, Therefore, the mcrease in costs is offset by increased building pennit revenues, The increase in Nondepartmental expenditures was due to occupancy of the new government center for the entire 2001/02 fiscal year compared to only half the prior year, Fund Balances Fund balances represent the accumulation of resources from prior years which are available to fund future years' budgets and for use as a reserve for unexpected events in the future. The fund balance at September 30,2002 for the General Fund is approximately $ 9,80 million, representing approximately 34% of the 2002/2003 budget. A major portion of this amount ($ 9,5 million) is used to fund a capital reserve account in the 2002/2003 budget, The capital reserve account may be allocated by the City Commission to fund budget needs in the 2002/2003 or later fiScal years, ' The fund balances in each special revenue, debt service and capital projects fund are designated for use for the specific legal purposes of each fund, Retirement Programs The City contributes, to three defined contribution pension plans based on employee classifications created in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a), The plans currently cover all full-time employees of the City. Under these plans, the City contributes between 12 and 18% of each employee's salary, depending on the employee classification. There are no employee contributions, Employer contributions for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 were approximately $ 631,000, A defined contribution pension plan provides pension benefits in return for services rendered, provides an individual account for each participant and specifies how contributions to the individual's account are to be determined instead of specifying the amount of benefits the individual is to receive, Under a defined contribution pension plan, the benefits a participant will receive depend solely on the amount contributed to the participant's account, the returns earned on investments on those contributions, and forfeitures of other participant's benefits~at may be reallocated to such participant's account. In order to encourage employees to supplement the defined contribution plan, a deferred compensation program is also available to all full-time employees. Under this program, employees may voluntarily elect to defer a portion of their salary to future years. Both programs are administered by the ICMA Retirement Corporation under trust agreement, The plan assets are separate and the City does not exercise control over the assets, Therefore, the assets, liabilities and transactions are not included in the City's financial statements, Financing Programs and Debt Administration The City currently has three outstanding long-term debt issues, At September 30, 2002, the principal balance outstanding totaled $ 38,650,000. The Florida Municipal Loan Council loan is secured solely by a covenant to budget and appropriate the required debt service payments each year, The loan is structured the same as a serial bond issue with principal payments on April 1st and interest payments on April 1st and October 1st of each year with the final maturity on April 1, 2029, Debt service requirements average approximately $ 1.35 míllion per year over the thirty-year life of the bonds, Interest rates range from 3.5% to 5,125% depending on maturity date, The Series 2000 Revenue bonds are bank qualified debt, secured solely by a covenant to budget and appropriate the required debt service each year. This loan is structured the same as a serial bond issue with annual principal payments due on October 1st of each year a1ld semi-annual interest payments on April 1st and October 1st. Debt service requirements average approximately $ 510,000 per year over the twenty year life of the obligation, The interest rate is 5,04%, . In September, 2002, the City closed on a $ 12,610,000 financing program through the Florida Intergovernmental Finance Commission. The proceeds were earmarked for charter school land acquisition, charter school construction and completion of a community center, The loan is secured solely by the covenant to budget and appropriate the required debt service payments each year, This loan is structured the same as a serial bond issue with principal payments due August 1st and interest payments due on February 1st and August 1st of each year, Interest rates range from 2,5% to 5,0% during the thirty year term of the financing, . vi í i í í í I I I I I I I I I I I I I General Fixed Assets Account Group The general fixed assets for the City are those assets used in the performance of general government functions, In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for local governments, the City does not record depreciation' on general fixed assets, nor does it record infrastructure assets such as roads, bridges, curbs and gutters, streets and sidewalks, drainage systems, and similar assets that are imhlovable and of value only to the City, Assets are recorded at cost; donations, if any, will be recorded at fair market value at the date of receipt, As of September 30, 2002, the cost of general fixed assets totaled $ 48,5 million, Cash Management All funds, other than restricted cash held by Fiscal Agent resulting ftom the Florida Municipal Loan Council transactions, are centrally managed through the use of a pooled cash account, During the year, all funds in the pooled cash accounts were hðld in an interest bearing checking account collateralized through the State Treasury Public Depository program or with the Florida State Board of Administration (SBA) investment pool. Proceeds of the Florida Municipal Loan Council are invested by the Florida League of Cities investment program in short-term government securities, The checking account and SBA investment pool and Florida League of Cities inves,tment pool are fully insured and imhlediately available and considered as cash and cash equivalents, . The total portfolio including the Florida Municipal Loan Council ranged from $ 14 million to $ 26 million during the year, The portfolio averaged approximately $ 19 million with interest earnings of approximately $ 316,000 resulting from an average rate of return of 1.7%, Risk Management The City is insured with the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust for liability, property and workers compensation coverage. The liability limit under the policy is $ 5,000,000, OTHER INFORMATION Independent Audit In accordance with Section 11.45(3)(a) (4), Florida Statutes, and Article I, Section 4.11 of the City Charter, the City engaged ,the firm of Keefe, McCullough & Co" LLP, Independent Certified Public Accountants, to perform the independent audit of the City's accounts and reL't>rds, The independent auditors' reports are included in the Financial and Compliance sections, Certificate of Achievement The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of A ventura for its comvrehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001. The Certificate of Achievement is a prestigious national award recognizing conformance with the highest standards for preparation of state and local government financial reports, In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, a government unit must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized comprehensive annual financial report, whose contents conform to program standards, The CAFR must satisfy both generally accepted accounting principles and applicable legal requirements , A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only, We believe our current report continues to conform to the Certificate of Achievement program requirements, and we are submitting it to GFOA, Acknowledl!ements The preparation of this report on a timely basis could not have been accomplished without the efficient and dedicated services of the entire staff of the Finance Support Services Department, We express our appreciation to all members of the Department who assisted and contributed to its preparation, We also wish to thank the Mayor and City Commissioners for their interest and support in planning and conducting the financial operations of the City in a responsible and progressive manner, Respectfully submitted, viii I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Presented to City of Aventura, Florida For its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2001 A Certificate of Achievement for ExceUence in Finandal Reporting is presented by the Government F'llIðI1ce Officers Associztion of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting, ~~~ President ¡;itze~~ CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE September 3D. 2002 MSmEN'lS CITY COMMISSION CITY ATTORNEY CITY MANAGER \ AdminiS~ì ation Budget, eparation Capital ,rojects Customet Service I I I CITY CLERK Legal Services Clerical Support Minutes Records Retention I I I I Public Safety Community Finance Support .. Community Department Development Services Services Department J)epartment Department Community Relations Criminal Investigations Emergency Preparedness Patrol Police Traffic Enforcement Building Inspections Code Enfòrcement Economic Development Occupational Licenses Planning Zoning Finance/Accounting Information Management Personnel Purchasing Risk Management Community Facilities Mass Transit Parks/Beautification Public Works ROW/Median Maintenance Recreation/CultUral Special Events x CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA CITY OFFICIALS September 30, 2002 CITY COMMISSION Jeffrey M, Perlow, Mayor Arthur Berger Jay R. Beskin Ken Cohen Manny Grossman Harry Holzberg Pat~icia Rogers Libert CITY MANAGER Eric M, Soroka DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS Harry M, Kilgore, Finance Support Services Robert M: Sherman, Community Services Teresa M, Soroka, CMC, City Clerk Thomas E, Ribel, Police Chief Noe Martinez,. Building Director/Official Joanne Carr; Planning Director CITY ATTORNEYS Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza & Guedes, P.A, CITY AUDITORS Keefe, McCullough & Co" LLP Certified Public Accountants ;y I I I I I I ~ ~ ¡ 4 ~ 4 ~ . I I 1 I KEEFE, MCCULLOUGH & CO., LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS - 6550 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY SUITE 410 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33308 (954) 771-0896 FAX: (954) 938-9353 E-MAlL: kmc@kmccpa,com !OHNR.lŒEl'E.nA, IOSEPIID,LEO,C.P.A !OHN Eo M<Cuu.DUGH. C.P,A, (REI1REO) WILLtAM G, BENSON, C,P,A THOMAS T, CARPENTfR. C.P.A. BRIAN D. PINNELL. C.P.A, PAUL s. SNEIDER. C,P.A. (REI1REO) KENNEm G, SMITH. C.P.A, ST1!VENH,WOODS.C.P.A, LOUtSR.PROŒI1O,C.P.A , DAVID T. WIUJAMS, CP,A, cYN'!1IIA L, CAeVERI'. C.P,A, CHRISTOPHER L COLLiNS, C,P.A. PIERCE R,IŒEI'E. C.P,A. ' CHARU!S K. RUMPF, C,P,A ISRAELI, GOMEZ, CP.A. INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Honorable Mayor, City Commission and City Manager City of Aventura, Florida A ventura, Florida We have audited the accompanying general purpose fmancial statements of the City of Aventura, Florida as of and for the year ended September 30, 2002, as listed in the table of contents, These general purpose financial statements are the responsibility of the City of Aventura's management, Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these general purpose financial statements based on our audit. . We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, Those standards require that we plan and perfonn the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the general purpose financial statements, An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimate!l.made by management, as well as evaluating the overall general purpose financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the general purpose financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the City of A ventura, Florida as of September 30, 2002, and the results of its operations and the cash flows of its proprietary fund type for the year then ended in confonnity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated February 25, 2003, on our consideration of the City of Aventura's internal control over financial reporting and our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grants. That report is an integral part of an audit perfonned in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and should be read in conjunction with this report in considering the results of our audit. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of fonning an opinion on the general purpose [mancial . statements of the City of Aventura, Florida taken as a whole, The combining, individual fund fmancial statements and account group schedules listed in the table of contentS are presented for City of A ventura, Florida purposes of addiuotml analysis and are DOt, a required part of the general pul'('<J~e fmancial statements, Such infonnation has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied m the audit of the general purpose' fmancial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly presented in all material respects in relation to the general purpose fmancial statements taken as a whole. \~. ~<-~...*'.~(..,. \L~~ KEEFE, McCULLOUGH & CO,. LLP Fort Lauderdale, Florida February 25. 2003 2 CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS September 30, 2002 Governmental Fund TvDes Special General Revenue $ 9,610,774 $ 2,313,363 346,011 516,881 1,534,970 83,845 120,546 ASSETS AND OTHER DEBITS Assets: Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash Accounts receivable Due from other funds Due from other governments Prepaid expenditures Property, plant and equipment (net) Other debits: Amount available in debt service fund Amount to be provided for retirement of generallong-tenn debt Total assets and other debits $ 12.129.182 LIABILITIES, EQUITY AND OTHER CREDITS Liabilities: Accounts payable Retainage payable Accrued liabilities Due to other funds (Note 10) Deferred revenue Revenue bonds payable $ 1,508,891 $ 8,639 438,609 340,381 2.296.520 Total liabilities Equity and other credits: Investment in general fixed assets Retained earnings Fund balance: Reserved for: Debt service Encumbrances Prepaid expenditures Unreserved: Designated for subsequent years appropriations Total equity and other credits 191,728 120,546 9.520.388 9.832.662 $ 12.129.182 Total liabilities, equity and other credits $ 2.397.20~ 766,293 766.293 1.630.915 1.630.915 $ 2.397.208 The accompanying notes to general purpose [mancial statements are an integral part of these statements, 3 I j ! ! ¡ I I -I i i I 1 ~ ~ I I -I' I, I Governmental Fund Types Debt Service $ 673,732 994,590 $ 1.668.322 $ 349,642 349.642 1,318,680 $ 1.318.680 1.668.322 Capital Projects $ 13,538,401 $ 13.538.401 $ 1,064,925 335,376 505,573 1.905.874 11.632.527 11.632.527 $ 13.538.401 Proprietary Fund Tvpe Enterprise $ 274,828 629,236 3,61'7,296 $ 4.521.360 $ 76,363 98,188 174.551 4,346,809 $ 4.346.809 4.521.360 Account Groups General General Fixed Long-Term Assets Debt $ 48,459,974 $ 48.459.974 $ 48,459,974 48.459.974 $ 48.459.974 4 $ 1,668,322 37.481.831 $ 39.150.153 $ 500,153 38.650.000 39.150.153 -- -- $ 39.150.153 Totals (Memorandum Only) $ 12,872,697 14,532,991 346,011 516,881 2,248,051 120,546 52,077,270 1,668,322 37.481.il! $ 121.864.600 $ 3,416,472 442,203 1,288,404 505,573 340,381 38.650.000 44'.643.033 48,459,974 4,346,809 1,318,680 191,728 120,546 22,783.830 77.221.567 $ 121.864.600 History of Aventura The City of Aventura was incorporated in November, 1995 by an overwhelming majority of voters, The City operates under a "Commission-Manager" form of government whereby the City Commission sets policy and enacts legislation, and the City Manager is responsible for the daily operations and putting the Commission's policy into action, The three main reasons for incorporation were: better police protection; controlled planning; and being a "donor City", The initial City Commission was elected in March 1996 started operations in June 1996 with three employees'in a rented office building, and moved into its permanent Government Center in April, 2001 on West Country Club Drive, The City now has over 160 employees with a total annual budget of approximately $35 million, The City has the lowest millage rate in Miami-Dade County of 2,270, The City's population has grown steadily since 1996 and now has a population of 27,500 that has grown younger and more diverse over the years, The City's Mission Statement is: "Our mission is to join with our community to make Aventura a City of the highest quality and a city of excellence, We do this by providing RESPONSIVE, COST EFFECTIVE AND INNOVATIVE local government services, " CITY OF AVENTURA AVENTURA CULTURAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. 2004 BOARD MEMBERS Ephraim Weinberg, Chairman Jerry Cohen, Vice Chairman Amit Bloom Don Gustin Barbara Jonas Janet Laine Alan Lieberman Gloria Muroff Lenore Toby-Simmons Mrs. Pauline Winick Mr. Michael Yavner '" ~NO",^ ^,,'"u, roM' HEISENBOITLE ARCHITECTS """"""""- MeOO!Sl3 March 9, 2004 Mr. Robert M, Sherman Director City of Aventura 2999 N,E, 191 Street, Suite 500 Aventura, FL 33180 City of Aventura Community Cultural Arts Center Feasibility Study Update RJHA Project No, 00-3107 Dear Robert: I have conferred with Duncan Webb of Webb Management Services, our theater management consultants, and confirmed that it will take approximately four months to update our previous Feasibility Study, As a part of this update, I expect that with community input we will re- evaluate our earlier conclusions regarding Facility Uses and Users, Based upon that evaluation, we will make the necessary revisions the proposed building Program and identify specific functions of the center, i,e" performance spaces, gallery space, community rooms, office space etc, Based upon the new building program, we will revise our Order of Magnitude Budget and determine the capital costs associated with building a community arts center. We will revaluate our Site Analysis and determine what sites are available, We will revaluate our earlier Business Plan and include in the updated plan the centers Mission, Goals and Operating Strategies along with a new Pro-Forma Operating Budget. We will update our previous Funding Plan and help identify current sources of both public and private sector project funding, We will also help identify potential partners with whom the city may wish to develop and operate the new center. I expect that our updated study will again confirm the viability of a high quality jewel box theater in the City of Aventura, Our basic service fee for updating this study in the format outlined above is $32,500,00, plus normal reimbursable expenses, Anticipating that Mr. Webb will need to make approximately four site visits to Aventura fTom New York City, I would budget an additional $5,000,00 for reimbursable expenses of travel, lodging, long distance telephone, courier and reproduction costs, If I can be of any further assistance or answer any questions you may have, please feel tree to call me, Very truly yours, RJ. HEISENBOTTùE ARCHITECTS, P.A. Webb MAR-l~-2ØØ4 Ø2:~3 PM tiI' "r,'",,:- " '1 : ': ..",' ""0'""",,, ' March 15,2004 AV~NTURA nK ~. ~UUN~lL 3"J 932 4701 AVfNTlIRA M^I'Kf:r~¡; c""",.." IH8,SI NE29THt\VE,~l},~I"1I'4!,\ AV!tJ'/liRA. fl HI No I'h"ne 005) 9"2-S:B4 Fa, 005) 932-47U! onIO<.iO,vcm"':1ImtkctingculloCiI cu'" To Whom It May Concern: The Aventura Marketing Council, a not-far-profit business organization created in 1988 to build a community and create business, has just learned of the City of Aventura's efforts 10 apply for a grant for a feasibility study for a cuJtural arts center in the city. We are delighted to lend our voice of support for this feasibility study and look forward to the results, WWYI.AVfNTURA MARKETING COUNCIL,COM .. 1 FROM: V-Issaev Arts Bal let Theatre FAX NO. : 305 935 1035 Mar, IS 2004 02: 53PM PI March 15,2004 ::JIrls :7JQ[[eI71Í~Qlre o/:7I.rido -""",A_D,..- To: , MiaI¡ri-D¡¡de Department of Cultural Affait'S Gl'ants program BOARO Of DIRECTORS Dear Sirs: Eric Renterlo Secretary This letter is in support of the City of Aventura to iequebi a grant tor n FeasibiJity Study fora Proposed Cultural Arts Center for tile City of Aventurll, Although,ourorgllIrization,"Arts&1let The.tre of Florida" is located outside Aventura by à couple of blocks, we have been invite<ito offér small perfonnancesfor,the community of Aventura., Tho,se peiform8noosbaveJakcn place at the FoundernPark '(outdoors) with great success, ' Unfortunately, sometimes those performançcs have been postponed or cancelled due to weather conditions, ' rhecity of A venturà ¡as been growjj¡g tremendously in the last five years. Therefore, webelieve, the time ¡ascomeJorthe'City of Aventurato have a Cultural fácility where artistic groups like ours can offerhigh'quaJity perfonnances for the colilmuni(y. AFeasibility Study would be a very important step towards this goal. - 2646,NE 18111e""",,- M'",!TIi, Fl33180 -3Q6~5-3232 . Fax: 305-354'4578 em.;1: ábtfloridaO.04.com , w.;b6he:..ww.artSbàl1et\hea1rê,ÒIg LITTLE THEATRE SCD 00 L FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS .SINCE 1928. Loehmann's Fashion Island 18731 Biscayne Blvd, A ventura, 1"1 33180 To whom it may concern, My name is Joanie Edwards, artistic director and talent manager of New York's famous Little Theatre Schools now located in Loehmann's Fashion Island in Aventura. The Little Theatre School for the Perfonl1ing Arts is proudly celebrating 75 years in the business of training talent and creating stars, The citizens of Aventura need the advantages of a cultural arts center where the magic, the romance, the education and the wonders of the entertainment world fill the walls of such a great building, Aventura will never be the complete "City of Excellence" until the city proudly displays a cultural arts center, I strongly support a grant application for feasibility study for a proposed cultural arts center, Sincerely, C;;;::;~~ /1 /// V CITY OF AVENTURA OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM DATE: City Commission ~ Eo, M, S""ka, C"" Æ' March 17,2004 Ron Book Contract for Profession Services TO: FROM: SUBJECT: In 2001, the City Commission amended the subject contract by increasing the yearly fee to $38,000 and reducing the ability for Mr. Book to be reimbursed for expenses, A recent survey of other cities our size, that retain Mr. Book revealed that the average annual fee is $50,000. Over the years, he has been instrumental in obtaining over $1,500,000 from the State of Florida and other governmental agencies to assist the City in drainage and park improvements as well as funding various planning studies including the preparation of our Comprehensive Plan. In addition, he has assisted the City on special projects such as 199th Street and charter school funding. Based on the foregoing, it is recommended that the annual fee be increased to $50,000, e A ventura Chamber of Commerce YES! NO! or NO! YES! Are you confused? The question is simple the answer is not! Are we happy with the direction our city is taking, or do we want a change? Is this really a movement by developing special interests to circumvent the will of the people concerning more commercial exploitation of our city? You Decide! The Aventura Chamber of Commerce urges our members and the residents of Aventura to be aware of what might possibly be the most important vote in the history of the City of A ventura - The City of Excellence! On Tuesday, March 9th, residents of the city of Áventura will be asked to decide if we should keep the current term limits for elected officials or change them. Pros - a "YES" vote . Our city will continue to be run by elected officials who have a vision and a plan" ,not by administrative staffs that stay behind, . The vision set forth by our founders and the current "elected" officials will continue, . Our police department will continue as one of the most advanced in the country, . Parks, Roadways, and public areas will continue to be enhanced and upgraded, . New facilities, parks and upgraded services will become realities, . Keep high level of dedicated leadership and success! Cons - a "NO" vote . Time in office for an elected official would be two terms: Commissioner and then Mayor or Commissioner/Commissioner or: Mayor/Mayor. . Brings a change in ideas and unproven leadership, . Requires a learning curve for at least one year to learn government process, . We don't know what will happen to our taxes? . New leadership might very well spend our $10,000,000 reserve! . Special developing vote.. ,why? interests want a no Here's what we are up against! The parties involved have created a mountain in the middle of Aventura, and the residents are on either side! We need to resolve this issue by voting! The A ventura Chamber of Commerce urges everyone to take the time out of his or her busy schedule to put democracy in action in our city! The turnout for our city elections is usually small.. ,thus, a few people are making the decision for all" .includinl! tellinl! vou what vour future will be! We always have and always will have term limits...YOUR VOTE! MAKE SURE YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Go TO THE POLLS ON MARCH 9TH.. .DON'T LET OTHERS DECIDE FOR YOU! Aventura Welcome Center: 18199 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, Fl33160 Telephone: 305-935-2131 Fax: 305-690-9124 Email: AventuraChamberr@.usa,com www,aventura.org An affiliate member nf Chamber Services, Inc. - A Management Company Aventura / North Dade Regional/Miami Gardens / OpaLocka GOODWILL AMBASSADORS Miami-Dade County Office of Community Relations is part of the County Manager's staff. They are proud to have a group of approximately 150 County employees hom various county departments who volunteer their services as part of this elite team known as the Goodwill Ambassadors, The Goodwill Ambassador program is part of the Special Projects division of the Miami-Dade Community Relations Board. These volunteers have received extensive training by the Special Projects staff. They are a diverse group of employees with capabilities of dealing with any type situation involving Crowd Control Management. They respond to the request of the different Municipalities located in Miami-Dade County anytime they are requested to assist them in crowd control management for events, which have the potential to impact, a large segment of Miami-Dade County. * They recently were called upon by the County Manager to assist with the Elections held on November 5th, Goodwill Ambassadors were assigned to all of the precents, which had experienced problems during the September election, Their primary purpose was to act as Customer Service types in an effort to reduce tension and to intervene at the sign of any potential problems. . They have also worked several other major events such as Music Fest Miami, which has become any Annual event, which attracts thousands of people during the Labor Day Weekend. Memorial Day Weekend on Miami Beach where over 250,000 people converged on South Beach, Our Goodwill Ambassadors were essential in assisting in Crowd Control Management, Our presence was duly noted and acknowledged by the Mayor and City Manger of Miami Beach. The Chief of Police and his entire department were grateful for the involvement of the Goodwill Ambassadors. SOURCE AWARDS held on Miami Beach attracted more than 250,000 people, The Goodwill Ambassadors were essential in maintaining crowd control throughout this event. Miami-Dade County Elections. The Goodwill Ambassadors were deployed to well over 100 of the voting precincts, which had been documented as having some type of problem during the September election. The presence of these non-police type personnel trained in crowd control management was a tremendous asset in the overall smooth elections on November 5, 2002. They were also deployed on several dates leading up to the election at the Miami- Dade Government Center to assist with early voting crowds, which were converging on the building. . . . RESPONSE TEAM CONCEPT The Response Team is a group of highly trained and committed County employees and other municipalities under the direction of the Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board's Special Projects Director. They are totally independent of any Police Department, They are not sworn Police personnel. TIley are volunteers. Please note that we place emphasis on the word "TEAM", We do not encourage individual heroism. We do everything as a team because it has been proven that a team is safer and more accountable than anyone individual operating on their own, We encourage team members to become familiar with all members of the team in order that they are comfortable with each other due to the fact that in many instances we will be operating in hostile situations where we must depend on the members on our team for our safety. These specially trained employees are capable of responding to the streets, for the purpose of mediating and restoring calm in the time of civil unrest" protest, demonstrations, rallies or any activity which has the potential of disrupting the nonnal lifestyle of Miami-Dade County. It is hoped that their presence will enhance community tensions being eased, the public safety served and everyone's civil rights assured The concept of utilizing civilians or non-sworn police types in crowd control is not a new concept. Although this concept is not that widely accepted by Police departments, For those few departments who have demonstrated the willingness to advance their departments to another level and have allowed the Crisis Team to operate will testify to it's effectiveness, There are several factors that must be in place to guarantee the success of a group of Civilians such as our Response Team. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Highly trained Available upon short notice Familiar with the area Recognized and respected and accepted by both Police and Community Attached to an agency not under the rule of local Police Department Members must be reflective of the diverse communities. Capable of communicating from the streets to the Command Center. Mobile Uniformed Highly motivated volunteers CRB Committees March 2004 STANDING COMMITTEES Education and Advocacy Purpose: I, To develop education programs in the field of community relations with a focus on cultural competency and sensitivity, 2, To monitor the development of CRB media relations, outreach and public information activities, 3, To provide proactive education and training in appropriate strategies for advocacy and the expression of dissent, Criminal lustice/law Enforcement Purpose: Studies, monitors and make recommendations regarding issues of importance in the community relative to police-community relations, use-of-force issues, racial/ethnic profiling and other policy issues particularly related to "best practices," Crisis Prevention and Response Works closely with the CRB and staff for the monitoring, prevention and response to intergroup tensions and crisis, Ensure that resources are in place to respond to community crisis, Economic Issues Purpose: Purpose: Takes an overall view of economic development issues and recommend strategies for interventions, programs and activities that would promote economic parity and inclusion, and reduce intergroup tension, Housing Purpose: Reviews and directs local resources towards ensuring equal treatment in fair housing for all groups residing in the county, Meet with appropriate housing entities, including Miami-Dade Housing Agency, Miami-Dade Housing Finance Department, Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, and others responsible for the delivery of safe and affordable housing, No Place for Hate Steering Committee Purpose: Provides guidance for planning and implementation of a countywide public awareness campaign designed to unite the community to reduce and prevent prejudice and intolerance. The campaign works to educate and empower individuals, institutions and communities to join together to promote understanding and celebrate diversity, The Miami-Dade CRB and Florida Regional Anti-Defamation League are partners for this initiative, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2002 . Conducted an emergency forum at county hall to address high levels of community tensions related to the fatal shooting, by North Miami Beach Police, of an African American man in a wheelchair. Also met with city government leaders, including the Mayor, City Manager and Police Chief, to assist in the development of an action plan to reduce community tensions. . Assisted with the production of Miami Music Fest, a multicultural showcase of local and international talent that was attended by thousands at Bayside Marketplace, Surfside and Hadley Parks, . Met with the U.S, Attorney in Miami to discuss alleged civil rights violations related to heightened security resulting from the September 11 th terrorist attacks, Issues included: racial profiling, attacks at schools, and defamation of religious institutions, . Met with the City of Miami Beach Community Relations Board to recommend strategies for achieving diversity of membership and facilitating enhanced community outreach, . Implemented "Goodwill Ambassadors" program consisting of 150 county and City of Miami Beach employees deployed at major special events for the purpose of facilitating intergroup harmony, communication and crowd management among multi-cultural groups of visitors, vendors, business operators, and enforcement personnel. Ambassadors were successfully deployed during: the SOURCE Hip Hop Awards and labor Day Weekend and the N-SYNC fund raising concert. And Miami Music Festival and at polling places during the November 5th, 2002 General Election. . Met on numerous occasions with federal, state and local elected officials, business leaders and government administrators to introduce the CRB and offer its services for intergroup relations initiatives. . Participated in negotiations for the implementation of the City of Miami Citizens Investigation Panel. . Conducted a two-day retreat to orient CRB members to their roles and responsibilities. . Initiated regular public information program on Radio Station WMBM, WLRV, Radio Carnival, and others. . Developed a draft Media Plan to facilitate community education, outreach and crisis response, . Conducted an emergency forum at the Joseph Caleb Center to address high levels of community tensions related to the fatal shooting of a black man by Miami- Dade County Police during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations in Liberty City, . Met with representatives of the FBI and U,S. Attorney's Office to discuss community concerns over police policies and practices that are alleged to violate the civil rights of African Americans. . Conducted a commemoration of the historic passage of the first Miami-Dade County Human Rights Ordinance that extended civil protections and outlawed discrimination based on sexual or affectional preference, A panel discussed the national importance of the Ordinance and subsequent ballot question. County and city leaders presented proclamations that were displayed in the lobby of Government Center along with an original painting created for the occasion, . Hosted and produced "A Dialogue with Ben Vereen" which engaged 600 high school arts students in an exploration of the importance of the creative and performing arts in a multi-cultural society, The acclaimed star of stage, screen and television shared his vision for achieving personal fulfillment and how the arts can create bridges of understanding between groups. . Mediated intergroup and interagency conflicts related to the responsibilities and membership of the Miami-Dade County Fire Board and the appointment of a new Fire Chief. . Produced and distributed Weekly Tension Charts indicating the levels of community concerns about current issues impacting on intergroup relations. . Conducted orientation training for members of the newly organized HomesteadlFlorida City Community Relations Board, Tensions between African American and Haitian American communities in the too cities was the catalyst for the convening of the new board. Assistance was provided to city officials and community activities for planning and development. And provided member orientation information to the North Miami Community Relations Board. . Joined with the Miami-Dade Police Department and Independent Review Panel to develop "FIRM, FAIR and FRIENDLY, POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM." Twenty police commanders and civilian leaders participated in the two-and-one-half-hour demonstration, which included group exercises, brainstorming, and discussions, . Monitored and provided crowd control assistance during an anti-war rally conducted at the Torch of Friendship at Bayfront. Mediated verbal conflicts and provided a buffer between anti and pro citizens on site and in passing vehicles, . Conducted a multi-community voter education project "We The People Vote" the day before the November General Elections. A press conference featured CRB leaders and prominent organizations representing segments of our multi-ethnic community, This public demonstration of solidarity among a multi-ethnic group of grassroots community leaders was intended to help to restore confidence and build bridges of mutual understanding, tolerance and respect. . Assisted with conduct of an emergency meeting of elected officials convened by BCC Chair Dr Barbara Carey-Shuler to develop strategies to address inequities in the treatment of Haitian refugees arriving in South Florida. The event was attended by more than twenty-five elected leaders from county and city governments and members of the state legislature and the U,S, House and Senate. A resolution was adopted by the leaders calling for equal treatment of Haitians and will be forwarded to the U,S. President,; Congress and the INS. . Convened the CRB Police Community Relations Task Force to provide a "safe space" for law enforcement and community leaders to work together in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect. Major accomplishments to date include: 1. Adoption of enhanced use of deadly force policy by the majority of police departments representing no less than 89% of the sworn officers serving Miami-Dade County; 2. Facilitated compliance by local police agencies with revised state legislation that allows civilians making complaints against police to discuss the allegations with others. 3. Standardized State Attorney procedures for the investigation of the shootings of civilians by police to provide for speedier determinations and enhanced public information 4. Adoption of a revised policy providing for third party presence when sworn statements are made to the Miami-Dade Police Department Professional Compliance Bureau alleging misconduct by a department employee. . Conducted forums and community meetings on: 1, Juveniles waived to adults court 2. Implications of Ethnic and Racial Profiling in a post 9-11 Environment 3. County ballot issue on whether to establish a Civilian Investigative Panel to review the conduct and actions of the Miami-Dade Police Department? . Hosted "United We Stand" Commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the terrorists' attacks in Washington D.C., New York and Pennsylvania. . Initiated a dialogue among leaders of local Jewish and Arab/Moslem community groups to facilitate mutual cooperation and respect among activists participating in rallies, demonstrations and other public gatherings in Miami-Dade County that are related to the interfaith conflict in the Middle East. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING 2003 . A SURVEY OF INTERGROUP RELATIONS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY was commissioned by the CRB to examine people's perceptions, opinions, and beliefs about racial, ethnic, and other groups in the community, 959 people were interviewed by telephone in their preferred language: English, Spanish, or Creole. The state-of-the art survey is being used to assist the CRB in determining priorities and guide future planning and activities. . The CRB convened a countywide "Leadership Council on Community Relations" composed of representatives of the county and municipal community relations boards, The Council is facilitating information sharing and strengthening relationships between and among leaders serving on these critical boards and their staff, The council will advocate for the budget, staffing, and training needed by the Boards to function effectively, . A Public Forum was convened to discuss the importance of focusing on peace, equality and mutual respect during this time of heightened anxiety, The CRB issues a statement declaring "Miami-Dade Is No Place For Hate." The meeting was conducted in the BCC Chambers and aired live on Miami-Dade Television. Speakers included representatives from South Florida Muslim organizations, U.S, Attorney's Office, Miami-Dade Police Department, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the Anti Defamation League and the Dade Association of Chiefs of Police, . As a result of the initiative the "No Place For Hate" project was launched. This countywide public awareness campaign designed to unite the Miami-Dade community in reducing and preventing prejudice and intolerance. The campaign is working to educate and empower individuals, institutions and communities to join together to promote understanding and celebrate diversity. The Miami-Dade Community Relations Board and the Florida Regional Anti- Defamation League are partners for this initiative. The No Place for Hate Steering Committee is guiding the planning and implementation. . The CRB help to facilitate activities of the Miami-Dade Elected Officials and Grassroots Delegation on Fairness in Immigration who traveled to Washington D,C, in June for two days of meetings with members of Congress and the Bush administration. This multi-ethnic delegation of elected leaders, public officials, and community activists was convened by Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas and Board of County Commission Chairwoman Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler. Miami- Dade elected officials who led the delegations trip to Washington were Vice Chairwoman Ms. Katy Sorenson and Commissioners Jimmy Morales and Sally Heyman, Invaluable assistance was also provided by Senator Bill Nelson and Congressman Kendrick Meek. . The CRB Education and Advocacy Committee has continued to work with the Miami-Dade Delegation on Fairness in Immigration to educate Congressional and Administration officials and state and local leaders about important legislation and policy proposals. . The CRB produced a conference and banquet in recognition of the 40th Anniversary of the Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board. The Conference focused on "Uniting our Cultures" and featured informative presentations panels and discussions on a variety of key issues impacting on community relations, Thank you to the many members of the Board of County Commissioners who participated as panelists and supporters. Your expertise and insight contributed to the importance and prestige of the event. . Individuals who have embodied the mission of community relations were recognized at a formal Dinner and Gala attended by several hundred community leaders and CRB supporters on Saturday night at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Miami. Mayor Alex Penelas served as gala keynote speaker . The board worked with the Miami Herald to produce a 40th Anniversary Booklet that provided a narrative and pictorial history of the challenges and achievements of the CRB and the nearly 500 individuals who have served as members during its four decades of service. . The board worked with WLRN Television, the Wolfson Media History Center and private donors to produce a video commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the CRB that featured recollections of past CRB Chairs and impactful video and photographs depicting pivotal events in the history of the CRB and the struggle for enhanced intergroup relations in Miami-Dade County, . The CRB convened a gathering of approximately fifty grassroots leaders and prominent citizens committed to empowering local communities of African decent. CREATING CONSENSUS ON COMMON CONCERNS, A DIALOGUE AMONG COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AFRICAN DECENT included prominent individuals within the local Caribbean and African American communities, The leaders worked to overcome barriers to intergroup cooperation and foster opportunities for mutual support . The CRB also held a televised forum regarding "HIGH STAKES TESTING: THE IMPACT ON OUR CHILDREN AND SCHOOLS AND WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE", Minority students are disproportionately impacted by the implementation of the FCA T program. Prominent Educators, Law Makers, Parents, Teachers, Young People and Concerned Citizens participated in a thoughtful discussion and examination of the issues. . The CRB Housing Committee presented of a Community Briefing on the Hope VI Public Housing Development. This event brought together community leaders, housing professionals and community activists in an effort to reduce tensions with factual information and strategies to address gaps in services. . Other priority issues to being addressed by the Housing Committee include: Predatory lending; Housing discrimination; housing for the disabled and special needs; Need for moderate income and affordable housing, the Section 8 Housing program; and Homeownership opportunities, . The CRB and its Task Force on Police Community Relations convened a public meeting with representatives of the State AUOJ'ney's Office to discuss the decision not to file criminal charges against the Police Officer involved in the shooting death of Eddie Macklin during MLK Jr. Day festivities in Liberty City in January 2001, The special meeting took place in the Board of County Commission Chambers and was televised on MDTV, The meeting served to address relevant questions about the report and its findings; identified issues for future address and helped to foster a spirit of mutual cooperation and respect that serves to build trust between law enforcement and the community. . In 2003 the Task Force's accomplishments have included several initiatives intended to enhance public trust and make law enforcement more accountable for addressing community perceptions, These accomplishments include: 1, Adoption by the State Attorney and all seven police departments that investigate homicides of an Interagency Agreement establishing common procedures and timeline for the conduct of investigations into shootings of civilians by police, 2. Adoption by Miami-Dade police agencies of a Use of Deadly Force Policy that is stricter than state law. Ninety five percent of sworn county and municipal police officers in Miami Dade County are now governed by this stricter policy. 3, Convened and co-facilitated the "Firm, Fair and Friendly Police Community Relations Leadership Program", The program was developed and presented by Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board in cooperation with the Miami-Dade Police Department and the Independent Review Panel. The eight-week team-building seminar involved ten police supervisors and ten civilian leaders in group exercises, presentations, brainstorming, role-plays, discussions and shoot-don't-shoot simulations. 4. Encouraged the CRB along with the, the Miami-Dade Independent Review Panel and the City of Miami Civilian Investigative Panel to submit an application to host the 2005 convention of the National Association of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement. 5, The CRB in partnership with the North Miami-Beach Police Department, Miami-Dade Black Affairs Advisory Board, Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service convened a dialogue with community leaders following the fatal shooting of a 16 year old youth by North Miami Beach Police officer on Thanksgiving Day, The dialogue sought to reduce tensions between law enforcement and residents and build trust in the shooting investigation process by engaging community leaders, enhancing their awareness and providing an avenue for input and critique, 6, The Task Force convened a press conference to encourage adults not to purchase as gifts for children toy, BB or air guns that are look-a-like guns. . Onqoinq activities of the CRB Task Force on Police and Community Relations include: 1, Developing a Police Community Relations Community Education Plan. 2, Developing a community outreach program. 3. Convened a Police Complaint Procedures Committee, 4. Developing a Guide for Civilians to the Investigation of Shootings by Police, The guidelines are being used by civilian and police leaders to provide greater clarity and enhance information sharing after a police shooting occurs 5. Working with the Dade Association of Chiefs of Police to encourage police agencies to adopt tazer technology as a means to prevent and reduce the use of deadly force against civilians. 6. Working with the Dade State Attorney to develop strategies to reduce the reluctance of witnesses in high crime communities to report observations in police involved shootings, . Other issues to being examined are: Alternatives to Deadly Force; Use of Deadly Force Legislation; Handling of Mentally III Subjects; Police Recruitment and Training, . The CRB plays an important roie in our community's efforts to "hear dissenting voices in a peaceful, dignified, and noble manner. This was particularly true of the CRB's activities leading up to and during the Free Trade Area of the America's Ministerial. . The Miami-Dade CRB worked extensiveiy with the City of Miami Community Relations Board and City Police to convene Goodwill Ambassadors who performed crowd control and free speech monitoring activities during demonstrations related to FTAA More than fifty county and twenty city employees served as Ambassadors, These trained volunteers were a key component of our community's efforts to facilitate non-violent and safe speech, . Prior to the FTAA Ministerial, the CRB hosted a community forum, "The Great Trade Debate" in the Board of County Commission Chambers. County Commission Chairperson, Dr, Barbara Carey.Shuler also served as host. The League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County and the Inter-American Forum at the Collins Center for Public Policy were responsible for the panelists and the program, Approximately 100 members of the public attended and the event was broadcast live on Miami-Dade Television. . A second FT AA related forum was hosted by the CRB and Chairwoman Carey- Shuler, This event focused on: "The First Amendment and the FTAA in Miami. " Sponsors were The League of Women Voters, the Inter-American Forum and the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, . Both of these forums provided a welcomed opportunity for Miami-Dade residents to hear different perspectives and have their voices heard in a local setting. The high level of debate and the enthusiastic, yet orderly, participation of the public, gave evidence of the growth our community into a global center. . In the months and days before the FTAA, the Miami-Dade CRB also hosted dialogues with leaders of civil society organizations and others holding or seeking permits to conduct demonstrations and related events. We discussed a wide range of issues and concerns raised by the group, The dialogues promoted information sharing, troubleshooting, and fostered cooperation toward the conduct of non-violent, lawful, events that facilitate the exercise of free speech, This approach identified problems and obstacles and facilitated the development of strategies for their amelioration. The benefits were to avoid misunderstanding and confrontation, to enhance communication and foster mutual respect. . A major concern of the group is the lack of housing for the thousands of persons who will be traveling to Miami next week for peaceful demonstrations. Their Housing Task Force requested assistance from City of Miami officials but their request to use city parks and other facilities were rejected. The group strongly believed that the lack of camp-grounds or other housing will lead to persons camping on any available plot of land in or near downtown Miami as well as doorways and city streets along with the homeless, The CRB, the Office of the County Manager, the City of Miami and other county and city agencies worked hard to try and establish a campground near downtown, There efforts were unsuccessful. Fortunately, local churches and civic organizations, many of whom who had reneged on their earlier commitments to host demonstrators, apparently had a change of heart and many of the visitors found housing with them. . The CRB provided input for the Frequently Asked Questions booklet that was produced and distributed to the Miami FTAA Office, However, there was concern that vital information for visitors coming to Miami to protest the FTAA was not readily available. . The Miami-Dade and City of Miami CRBs produced 3,000 copies of a Visitors Information Card including important telephone numbers and a summary of the City of Miami Parades and Assembles Ordinance. The cards were distributed during FTAA demonstrations and to organization leaders, The card included the special phone number established by the Miami-Dade Corrections Department and the Clerk of Courts number to provide jail, bond and case information, The purpose was to facilitate the processing and release of individuals in an effective and timely manner. The CRB's goals in producing and distributing the cards were to reduce tension and conflict by helping to facilitate a safe and responsible environment. . The Miami Dade Office of Community Relations Goodwill Ambassador program provides an outreach to the community when they are confronted with an event, which has the propensity to attract unusually large qnd sometimes hostile crowds. Nearly 200 county employees have been trained to serve as Ambassadors. Their success in recent events has demonstrated how effective this concept of Civilian Crowd Control can be, The Miami-Dade County Goodwill Ambassadors program is a model for the nation. Special events and locations that the Ambassadors have participated in this past year include: 1, Miami-Dade County Elections Precincts 2. Memorial Day Weekend in Miami Beach 3, Music Fest Miami at Bayside in Miami 4, Dr, Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Liberty City 5, Free Trade Area of the America's Ministerial in downtown Sec, 2-206, Organization; quorum: voting; rules of procedure: records of meetings, The members of the Board shall select and designate from its members a Chairperson, Vice- Chairperson, Secretary, and such other officers as may be deemed necessary, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. Fifteen (15) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum, not withstanding Chapler 2-11.39.1. No action shall be laken except by a majority vote of those present at a duly constituted meeting of the Board; provided, however, an executive commillee consisting of all officers and such other persons as the Chairperson may appoint from time to time is authorized to exercise all powers, duties and functiorts of the Board between Board meetings, any such action to be reported to the Board at its next meeting and the Board shall eilher ratify or rescind the action of lhe execulive committee. The Board may adopt rules of procedure governing ils meetings and actions on mailers within its jurisdiction, not inconsistent with the provisions of this article, which rules of procedure shall be filed with the Clerk of lhe County Commission. Copies of the minutes of all Board meetings shall be furnished to the Chairperson of the County Commission and the County Manager. Sec. 2-207, Staff, The primary mission of the Community Relations Board is to intervene and contain, as quickly as possible, community lensions. The secondary mission of the Community Relations Board is to. work proactively 10 idenlify and relieve intergroup confiicts before crisis arise; to develop bridges of understanding, communication, and mutual respect; to develop and support local or city based Community Relations Boards throughout the County; and to assure that resources are in place to respond to community crisis. The funclions of the Board shall be. a) To foster mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect among all economic, social, religious and ethnic groups in the County. To make studies in the field Qf human relations. The Board is vested with the power and authority and charged with the duty and responsibility. To attempt to act as conciliator in controversies involving community reiations. To cooperate with federal, State and City agencies in developing harmonious community relations To cooperate in the development of educational programs dedicaled to the improvement of community relations with, and to enlist the support of, civic leaders: civic, religious, veterans, labor, industrial, commercial and eleemosynary groups; and private agencies engaged in the inculcation of ideals of tolerance, mutual respect and understanding. To serve as a quasi-autonomous body authorized to act independently pursue strategies for the promotion of intergroup relations and to recommend to the Mayor, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County Manager such resolutions, ordinances and other causes of action as will aid in carrying out the purposes of this article. To submit an annual report to the Mayor, the Board of Counly Commissioners and the County Manager. To accept grants and donations on behalf of the County from foundations and others for the purpose of carrying out the above listed functions, subject to approval by lhe County Commission. b) c) d) e) f) g) h) The powers and jurisdiction of the Board shall be purely advisory, voluntary and persuasive. The Board shall not have any power or authority 10 subpoena or compel the allendance of witnesses. NO PLACE FOR HATE@ is a county-wide campaign designed to fight bias and intolerance. This multi-year anti-bias campaign involves everyone in the community: individuals, families, schools, organizations, houses of worship, businesses and municipalities in a variety of activities where diversity is valued and hatred is rejected. Make a Personal Commitment! Sign and support a Resolution of Respect: your personal pledge to fight prejudice and promote respect for others. Make an Organizational Commitment! Create a NPFH Team or join an existing NPFH Team and choose your favorite activities or events ITom our web-site menu of over 100 ideas, Register your NPFH Team online. Complete and document at least three activities or events within one year, Earn recognition as a NPFH Partner. Your team will receive a NO PLACE FOR HATE@ Certificate to acknowledge your commitment to promoting Miami-Dade County as a NO PLACE FOR HATE@ community, Make a Community Commitment! Share the principles of fighting bias and intolerance. Include a NPFH at all your sponsored events and festivals or visit other-sponsored NPFH booths, You Can Make a Difference in Your Community! MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY RElATIONS BoARD (CRB) 305 375-5730 NANCY POWELL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CRB, NO PlACE FOR HATBil CHAIRPERSON FEMI FOLAMI-BROWNE ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OCR/CRB FBR 0 WNE2rii)MlAMID AD E. GO V FLORIDA REGION ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE (ADL) 305 373-6306 SETH GADINSKY ADL INTERFAITH CHAIR MARCY ROSENBAUM ADLASSOCIATE REGIONAL DIRECTOR MROSENBAUM(QJADLORG 215TH ~ .., -I % D MIAMI-QA.OE Step 1: Step ZJ Step 3: Step 4: Step s: Step 6: Step 7: "Iaml lau CO. tOlllmlßlHJ R.,ItéI.ns Bo.rd NO=- HATE A8II D 1Io.......AIa8"""" The 7 Step NO PLACE FOR HATE@ (NPFH) Plan Create Awareness 01 the NO PLACE FOR RATE@ campaign. Everyone who is interested can request a NPFJI Presentation Packet online: NoPlaceForHateræmiamidade.gov (pending) or by calling the CRB: 305 375-5730 Sign and Support an Individual Resolution 01 Respect. Everyone can sign a NPFJI Individual Resolution of Respect to "combat prejudice and stop those who, because of hate or ignorance, would hurt anyone, or violate their civil rights... to be aware of my own biases and seek to gain understanding of those who I perceive as being different than myself. ., " Sign a Pledge 01 Support to get your Community Leaders involved. Community Leaders (Dade County Commissioners, Mayors, CRB members, etc,) can sign the NPFH Pledge of Support and offer a resolution to support this campaign through your local Community Relations Board, Become a NPFJI Activities Coordinator. Applicants representing families, schools, Universities, houses of worship , associations, agencies, or businesses can request the NPFH Coordinator Application, Attend a NPFB C_rdinaton' Conierence. Every accepted NPFJI Coordinator can attend a NPFR Coordinators' Conference to receive program materials, Participate in NPFB Events. EmoU as a NPFR Team (family, school, University, house of worship , association, agency, or business, etc,). Post your completed event on our website, To earn Certification as a No PLACE FOR JlATE@ ZONE, conduct and document three NPFR activities within one year. Choose from our menu of over 100 activities or design your own based on our core competencies of culture and learning, Attend a NPFB Certification Awards Ceremony Teams which earn certification will be honored at a special Awards Ceremony for their commitment to promoting Miami-Dade County as a No PLACE FOR JlATE@ community, MIAMI DADE COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD (CRB) 305 375-5730 FLORIDA REGION ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE 305373-6306 llANa POWEll CRB, NO PlACE fOR HATE@, CHAIR fENI fOLANl-BROWNE ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OCR/CRB FBROWNE2@MIAMIDADE,GOY SETH GADINSKY ADL INTERfAITH CHAIR HARa ROSENBAUN ADL ASSOCIATE REGIONAL DIRECTOR MROSEN8AUM@ADL.ORG Res 0 Eution of Resyect I pledge from this day forward to do my best to combat prejudice and to stop those who, because of hate or ignorance, would hurt anyone or violate their civil rights, I will at all times be aware of my own biases and seek to gain understanding of those whom I perceive as being different frorn myself, I will speak out against all forms of prejudice and discrimination, I will reach out to support those who are targets of hate, I will think about specific ways my community mernbers can promote respect for people and create a prejudice-free zone, I firmly believe that one person can make a difference ar:d that no person can be an "innocent" bystander when it comes to opposing hate, I recognize that respecting individual dignity, achieving equality and promoting intergroup harmony are the responsibilities of all people, By signing this pledge, I commit myself to creating a cornmunity that is :NO lYace for HAT'!.'" My Signature Date .IID 0 ~.J~ OC..ß. Witness Signature Date Anti-Defamation League MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 'CO~ RELATIONS BOARD Pr- B~ Nancy Pow.1I , ._CRB MISSION... .¡. To intervene &. contain community tensions as quickly as possible .¡. To identify &. relieve intergroup conflicts before a crisis arises .¡. To develop bridges of understanding .¡. To create new Community Relations Boards .) To ensure resources for crisis response , ...STRATEGIES... > Addressing Hot Issues > Engaging Key Stakeholders > Events: . Fo,ums One-o...One Negotiations , Small G,oup Dialogues . Intenogency Wo""'hops , StudIes & Reports , "Given the tremendous cultural diversity that exists in our County...&. the community tensions that arise from time to time...it is in all our best interests to have a respected ~~~, g~~ o~lro::'J~:~ty co~.:"un~~ Independently, to address issues impacting on intergroup relations &. to assist In their resolution," -July'" .- _MI...""" ..... of -... Camm,..I.~ , ...CRB MEMBERSHIP... Broad-based &. Diverse: social, religious, linguistic, cultural &. economic backgrounds Outstanding Reputation for community pride, interest, responsibility, integrity, &. business or professional ability c A documented commitment to intergroup relations , ...Roles & Responsibilities... , Act as conciliators in community controversies , Advise Mayor! City Councill City Administration , Cooperate with Federall State/local agencies , Conduct studies in the field of human relations , Annually report Mayor/County Commissioners , Foster mutual understanding, tolerance & raspact , ...CRB COMMITTEES... EDUCATION & ADVOCACY CRIMINAL JUSTICE & LAW ENFORCEMENT CRISIS RESPONSE & PREVENTION ECONOMIC ISSUES HOUSING ANNUAL RESEARCN 'criminal.J_~~tice. Law Enforcement Pollcø-Communlty Relations Task Force: -. monitors & makes recomm.ndatlons relatIve to: > Interagency AI'eem.nts (P,ocedu,es fa, InvestIgations Into PoUce Shootlngs of Clvmans) > RaclallEthnlc Profiling > Policy & Beet Practlc.s (Complaint & Witness P,oceduces, Adoption of Tase, Technology, Alternatives to Use-of-Deadly Fo,ce) , Economic Issues OvelVlew economic development and recommend strategies tltat promote economic parity & Inclusion via: Interventions Programs Activities ~~ion & Advocacy Develop educational programs relntlve to community relations & focused on cultural competency & ..nsltlvlty. > :~:~~~~ ~d:::::~~~I~t:r:~n~~:s:1:nt:,~:~:,o~t > Monitor. CRB media ,elations, outeeach & pubUc Info,mation activities, Immlg,ation Issues > NO PLACE FOR HATE CAMPAIGN: a county-wide dlvecslty awareness p'og,am , Crisis Response & Prevention Collaborate wltIt CRB & Staff: monitoring. prevention & r..ponsa to community tensions & crisis. Weekly Tension Charts . Ensure placement of crisis reaponse r.sourc.. . GOODWILL AMBASSADORS. facilitation of Inte'g'oup hannony, communication & c,owd management , Housing Task Force R~~~i:,:n:~:= ::d,::::-:,sl':.Pr:::a~~on & strategies: . Hope VI Public Hous;ng Development . Predatory lending pract;ces . Housing D;scr;m;nat;on . Housing for the Disabled & spedal needs . Moderate & affordable income hous;ng . Homeownership opportun;t;es 2 , ...CRB 2002 HIGHLIGHTS.., Emergency Forums: Alleged CO/U R;ghts Violations G_III Am_odors Program Negot;at;ons for ;mplementation: City of Miami Cm'en's Invest;gat;on Panel (CIP) -ty County-wlde Tenllon Ch.... Police Commun;ty Task Force _1- Contll.: Torch of Freedom Inti-war rally , ..,CRB 2004 GOALS... Build a community of peaœ, toIermee &0 respect. & Expand Communltv Relations Boards across Miami-Dade County. , "ou are in"ifed to join us in our missúm of unitftlg .Miami-Dade lØllfttlJ. , ...CRB 2003 HIGHLIGHTS... Goodwill Ambassadors County-wiele Survey of Intergroup Reldono County-wide 'No Place For Hate' Campaign "Leodershlp Council on Ccmmunlty Relatlonl' "Fa;' Immigration Delegal;on" to Wash;ngton, D.C. Police Community Relotlonllnltlotlv.. Community Forums: 'High Stakes Students Test;ng', 'Hope VI' & 'FTAA Great Trade Debate' , CRB DEVELOPMENT Miami Miami Beach South Miami North Miami Homestead! Florida City , QT~-y-, ~-'PJ)ade ~~ ~~~~ 3 Greetings: "Given the tremendous cultuml dive,,;ty that ex;,ts in our County and the community tem;;o", that ari", !Tom rime to time, ;t ;, in all our be" ;nt~e"s to have a resp~ted divme group of prominent community lead"" with the "uthority to act independently to adilic" ;';su~ ;mpacring on ;ntergroup relarion, and to "',;" ill the;, re'olurion." With these wo,ds the Miami-Dade B"",d of County Cotrunis><ione" (BCC) and the Mayor adopted an Ordinance intended to heighten the visihility and improve the e/fecriveness of the Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board (CRB). It w", July 25, 2000 when the BCC and Mayo, defmed their expectatio",: The primary mi,,;on of the CRB is to intervene and contain, as quickly", possible, community tens;o",. The secondary mission of the CRB is to: worl< proactively to identify and reheve intergroup conflicts before a ctisis arises; to develop hridges of un_ding, communication, and mutual respect; to develop and support local 0' city based community relations boards throughout the County; and to assure that resource, are ;n place to re'pond to a community crisis. Th;, 40th Annivernary marl" a mile,tooe;n the growth and developmeot of the Miami-Dade County Commun;ty Relario", Board (CRB) and its vital miss;on. Th;s Ruby Anniv,,",ary celebrnrion b;ghlights the many changes that have taken place and reaffirms that the CRB is once again moving in the right direction. Of utmost importance is that the membe"hip of the Board is again broodly representarive of the various social, racial, rel;gious, linguistic, cultural, economic, narional origin and geogrnph;c group' comprising the popularion of thi, County, Each member possesses an outstanding reputarion fo, community pride, inte""'"\' ;ntegrity, re,pon,ibihty, and busine" °' pmfess;onal ability and a docucnented comminnent to improve intergroup relario",. For the I'm;( time in our hi""'ry, the chall'pernon, of the A,ian American, Hispanic and Black AffaITs Advisory 8oanJs and Cummission fo' Women serve as full voting membe" of the Community Rclarion, Boaed. This conference marks my fmal act as ChaiI¡x:n;on and I am proud to have thi,opportunity to turn ove,the gavel ofleadership ofareinvigorn1ed and reenergizOO CRR Having had the experiences of bringing togeth", a dive"" population of religions, languages, eultores and sexual orientatio"" we now know the pitfaUs and how to move beyond them fo' the greare, good of all. hnpmving community relarions ;s everybody', bus;ness, Each indiv;dual in Miami-Dade Cuunty bas a vested interest ;n effective community relario",. It's ;mportant that we all get involved. [ leave you with my encoucagement foc your support of a new pmgrnm that has been embraced by the Miami-Dade County Cummunity Relarions Board. The "No Place foc Hare" campa;gn is being launched by the CRB in cooperntion with the Anti-Defamation League. It is absolurely critical that each entity in this community participates in this effort by s;gning a resolution and becoming actively ;nvolved in the variety of educational acriviries that are planned throughout Miami-Dade County. I extend my he-ell grntitude to my fellow mem""" of the CRB and to the o£fie,,", and membe" of the CRB Executive Cummi_. It has been my privilege and hono, to worl< with you to serve our community in this role. I would also like to extend special thanks to Mayo, Alex Penelas, Chairwoman D,. Barbam Carey-Shul", and all membern of the Miami-Dade Boacd of County Commissioners fo, your support during my tenure as CRB Chair, Last, but not leasl. thank you to Mr. Thomas Battles, Southeast Regional DITector of the US. Department of Justice Cummunity Relations Service. Sincerely, Adorn Obi Nweze, Chairpe=n Miami-Dade County Community Relatio", Boaed ..._-_.~-----'- -,""' The M;aml-Dade Community Rem"oos Boan! (CRB) elected new omee" on Wednemay,Angn't 13th at the Stephen P. CIarl< Government Center, M,-. PedroA. F«yre ",<=c<hAdornObi N- ~C_~ M,-. F«yre" M "",""ywithAkennan,Senteriitt. M,.10~eH"",""Koren,M..dmini.""""Mdl~_" the Um,=i,," of Miami t..w "'hool, - d~redViœC¡"';- M,;. F='m' Bold,", , co" """"" with O...teMi,tiooCom"'"",", "Sa.-retmy. M,. 1m-., M=Wi, Ex~,",~ Direc'mofthe Flori'" o"p<crofPeopIo fm the Ameri= W",; R~. lli. H=ldViem, "",,;d,"'of<heA,~i,riooofHaitiM l'æ;to",;MdM,. Bobb;e Brioeb=. ""'ide", of the Mi=i Ch",'crofthe Loague ofWom," Vo"",join then~'y e'""dofl;"",,-,membe"uf<heCRB h"uti~Cm=itt"AdornObi '""",M edo,""" wi'h <he Mi=i-O,de COM,," """" S,hool,,'~ ,Iw el"red w <he E="ti~ Co~mn" The CRB offi"" Md h"oti" Co=in" memh= will ~e <wo-y= <~, Rcgmili"g <he el"riuo ofM,-. Freyre ~ CRB (ru.¡nrum.Arth~Tei'dbaom. So,,<hem "= OirecMof<heAnti-Def,""""onL<a¡,~e,,<ared"He"""'nderiUt,hoiœ. M,-. Freyre hæ;M ~œll,"< ",,""rioo "-', =iti~ ,-, Md ,wru;e",~-b"¡¡dcr." lli Lony Capp, CRB h""ri~ Ollecto,. =ed "We ""e"""mdy fo""",,", <oba"'M o"",""ding"""", ofpoop'e elected <0 key '_<>hippo,itio",. The ,"rire ""ffi, looking focwanl<o""rlcingwi<h <h=. I =wnOden<"'" <hey will 'oad <he CRB <og""""~wmp","",,""~- fulml u~mi~ioo" The "",..11,",00 ofotfi"" will "",epl", ~ <he CRB., _AMi~""" OioocrG-~, &p<cmbcr 6, 2003, 7 p.m," <he"""""n Miami Ho"', 1601 B;""Y"e B',d Fa' more ;nfonruotionc,<op=ba." rieke" fm<he DioocrGa" m<he CRB AMi"""", Ccofeæn", p'= wo<ac' <he CRB ~ (3051375-57311. 2 .. Left <0 right (TupRow). GooogeY"" Glori, Bamicr,Ahmed Kabani, !Cobb; G"",G",",,;o, L_Ro=bcrg.R~. lli. H=ldVi"",-J_eH~""Koren,MdS","Brodi,.Leftto right (Hofforn Row): lli. F_io SMds, Bobb;e A. Brin_, Adorn Ob; N_, J~ Tei"'" A"de Skan( Pedro Freyre, ~=e,?" ~lIen _~lde":,R~. \I'm!,," T Ri,banj"",. Roly Mon; and Mari' Ro_. Abæ"t CRR Mem""". C=lyn Boy'" II Alex Penelas Mayor Ph. 305-375-5071 (I Barbara M. Carey-Shuler, Ed.D. Ghairperson Ph. 305-636-2331 Katy Sorenson Vice Ghairperson Ph. 305-378-6677 II II Betty T. Ferguson District 1 Ph. 305-770-3115 Dorrin D. Rolle District 2 Ph. 305-694-2779 Sally A. Heyman Distriet4 Ph. 305-787-5999 II Bruno A. BarreIro DistrictS Ph. 305-643-8525 Rebeca Sosa District 6 Ph. 305-267.6377 .JImmy L. Morales District 7 Ph. 305-529-<J599 Dennis C. Moss Distriet9 Ph. 305-234-4938 ell 61 II .Javier D. Souto District 10 Ph. 305-222-2116 .Joe A. Martinez District 11 Ph. 305-552-1155 .Jose "Pepe" Dlaz District 12 Ph. 305-375-4343 Natacha Seljas District 13 Ph. 305-375-4831 n Kfj II 111 Harvey Ruvln Gleri< of Gourts Ph. 305-349-7333 George M. Burgess Gounty Manage, Ph. 305-375-5311 Robert A. Ginsburg Gounty Attorney Ph. 305-375-5151 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2003 Viernes 5 de septiembre del 2003 Vandred! 5 Septanm 2003 8:00 s.m. REG I STRATI 0 N ~ nscrl pel ó n/En skI; psyon 9.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. OPENING PLENARY SESSION/Apertura de la sesión plenaria/Ouvèti Sayans Plenye: Speaker: Dt A/da Levitan-Sanchez, President and CEO, Pub/ic/s Sanchez & Levitan 10:45 a.m. to noon I. THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS SINCE MCDUFFIE/ EI sistema de justlcia penal y las relaciones comunitarias desde McDuffie/Slstèm Lajistis Kriminèllan ak Relasyon Kominotè depi McDuffie, 10:45 a.m. to noon II, HOUSING AND HOME-OWNERSHIP: KEYS TO THE AMERICAN DREAM?iLa vivienda y cómo convertirse en propletario: ¿Las cloves del sueño Americano?/Lojman ak pwopriyè- kay: Kle pou rèv ameriken an? Moderator: Mt Rene Rodriguez, Directo~ Miami- Dade Housing Agency 10:45 a.m. to noon III. THE EDUCATION SYSTEM'S ROLE IN COMMUNITY RELATIONS,EI papal del sistema educatIve en las relaciones comunitarias/Wol sistèm edikasyon an non Relasyon Komlnotè Moderator: Ms. Patricia Thompson- A//orney 10:45 a.m. to noon IV. IMMIGRATION AND THE DYNAMiCS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S DIVERSITY/ La Inmlgración y la dlnámlca de la dlversidad del condado de Mlami-Dade/lmigrasyon ak dinamik divèsite konte Miami-Dade Ian Moderator: Dario Moreno- Directo~ FlU Melropo/itan Cenler 10:45 a.m. to noon V. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESSiLas relaciones comunitarlas y loa ~~~~~t~~{~;~~~e~rJa~X~~a~~ V~c~~~~}:eh~ Wachovia Bank 10:45 a.m. to noon VI, THROUGH THE EYES OF YOUTHS, THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY/A través de log olea de la luventud, EI futuro de lag relaclones comunltarlas en el condado de Miaml-Dadel A travè zye jenès Ian, Fiti Relasyon Kominotè yo non Konte Miami-Dade Moderator: Jenniler Valoppi- NBC6 anchorwoman, Women 01 Tomorrow 10:45 a.m. to noon VII. COMMUNITY RELATIONS101iRelaciones comunltarlas 101/Relasyon Kominotè (konesans fondamantal) Moderator: Dt Larry Capp, Execulive Directo~ Miami- Dade Office 01 Community Relalions 5 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. LUNCHEON PLENARY SESSION¡Sesión plena ria de almuerzo/Seyans Plenye Repa Midi: Speaker: Dt Henry King Stanlord, President Emeritus, University 01 Miami AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 2:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. VIII. THE ENVIRONMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?,EI medic ambiente y la justicia ambiental: ¿qué significan para usted?/Anvironman an ak lajistis anvironmantal: ki enpòtans Ii genyen pou w? Moderator: Ms. Isabel de Quesada 2.15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. IX, THE MEDIA AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS: FRIEND OR FOE?iLos medics de difusión y lag relaciones comunitarias: ¿amigo 0 enemigo/Laprès ak Relasyon Kominotè: Zanmi oswa enmi? Moderator: Juan Mendieta- Directo~ Miami-Dade Communications 2:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. X. WHAT DO YOU GET FOR THE TRANSIT TAX: YOUR TICKET TO RIDEiLo que usted obtiene a cambia del impl'esto para el Transporte: Su contribuciOn en marcha/Klsa w jwenn pou taka transpò an: biyè pou deplasman w Moderator: Mt Guillermo E. Olmedillo 2.15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. XI. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTSiLas relaciones comunitarias y log derechos humanos/Relasyon Kominotè ak Dwazlmen Moderator: Mt Edward B. Harris- Field Ollice Direc/o~ US Dept. of Justice 2.15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. XII. HOUSING CHALLANGES AND I~~~~~~~~~iò~~i~~t~a~ ~~ogu~i~~::,es de Moderator: Ms. Sherra ¡;}cLeod- PUb~C Information Officer, Miami-Dade Housing Agency 2.15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. XIII, ADVOCACY FOR EQUITY IN IMMIGRATION¡\)efensa de la causa de la equldad en asuntos de tnmlgración/Kanpe ~~~e~~~::~s~A~demJ~~:~~~mi-Dade Community Relations Board 4:45 p.m. to 5.30p.m"!è" .¡ GENERAL SESSlpN~~~lpri'ig General .;' ~ '°'," , 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 þ,m.:' ",:. NETWORKING RECEPTION/Recepclón socialiResepsyon "Networking" ;',,"",' ,'. .' . ':1.9:6:3: ¡;¡ con š îõc,ë.rõ~:mã¡¡y,¡¡iS¡õtïáií;¡:ãi;.ÏlîC: P¡¡¿õ fur yea¿ ¡ii:ìli c;:'.:: cï\iihight&movemenft,iì¡iAmerica':ÐnJune I'r..IH6J"the:ß'oard" ' 'ò~ çounty CommissionŒ of Miami,Oade:Coul1t}i enactedan ' Ordinonce creating the Community'Reiations Boa'rd, to help steer oufcoml1lullity through the dil1ïeul! times that wcreahcaJ, No'one coultl have imagined thee challenges that thee CRH would' tàee during the next40 years, rh, O,di",o" d"cribcd thc CRB', mi"i", ,"To f""" m"o,,1 "odc""o""g, tol"""""d ",p", ,m""g ,II ooooom;c, Mi,l, relig;o", "d "lmic g""'p' io tli, Ca,,"ty," , "Ta coap""" with [g""mm"t] 'g",i" io Omlap;og I"no"io", comm,,"ity "I"ia",," F"lfilliog ¡ru, lafty mi",oo Ii" o~" be" c"y, Th, CRB 0," "","d,t, ti"" wh" ",tia",1 "d io"motia",1 ~"c wo"J"" begiMiog ta ch"g' th, f", "d tObric "fM;=i.O,d, Co""ty M;,m,.Ow, Caooty oftb, '40, ,,0 '50, 0," "ry m"h ,J;m C~ town, S,gre""d"hool,, "greg"", ha",ing, "greg,"d be"h" , "gregot'" "c;ety, Thi, w"Am,ri"o ,p""hcid, BI,,'" 0,'" "log,"d 1o ma"ly """"II,b"""d da",c"ic ""p]oymc"l Paliri,,1 "p""otaliao w" ,""",lIy 000-""""1. Th, pali", coo"" "d co=o"o"' 'y"'"" w", cootroll,d by whit, m,o Aa"" 'a health"", ,d""tiao, "d the pablia w""" "d ""i,] "";0' 'y"'m' "fl"tod po""";" m';~ p"jadi" ""d,dd"" thepcc"nl""dfutore,h"g" "' oW' ",iety. They w¡;cd th, Co"oty " fono " ,d,i",1' bomd wh",wlc P"'I'", woald be to ,dd"" the ch,lIeog' ofe_dng "lotio", beoveeo our diverse economic, social, religioU5, "dethicgro"" A]mo"i~,di,"'y. th"rn",Ó,ia,bn,in~"nd ,oti",""'nda~ ,"w "'0' on 'h, 'onee" or, ennon...." 00,,", wh"" ,nto mc"i"" w" cn f"l"m"tu,1 ood'~tand;ng, "Iomn", ",d "'pee' 1960's ",rum"", Afie, the """,in,hoonfD,- Mort;n L"the,King, k. ~a]en"em,l'" in Liberty C;ty, O",I~."dCocoa"'Gm,e.Late,""""""",,,, look pill" m Sooth '""'" ""d üp,.Locka. A cliange in real opponunities and influence for minorih"d;doo'com",r"'"the"th,, ""l;h"I, ,oc;,I, "d =nomic ah"g~ th" worn ~",ing thro"gb Mi,mi-D,d, C,,"oty, llœ powe< _nf>h,""nk'.~i",b",i"""~."",,J,wfi=, w~,~ttJ"""yinth""",,,afth,r=wh",mcn whoh,dcoottnll,dth=;m;htulio",inp"",,"", d",d", 1970's ]n the '970'" the CRB coohnned" "Idre" co",,;," betwe,nyo"th""d ""I;", "d "",;a", be!weeoth'~J""thniagro"",i"theC~ty. Th,b",ingafahildienlocomplywilhco"rt. acde"d ~hool d=g"g,han =wb,"d ,,",ion, be!ween BI,,'" ,nd wh;I~, B;tin"",¡¡"" b,,"'œ " i,,~, " did th, I,ck afjobopporomili~"d p",matia",f" minoriti~ Th,CRB W'g'" tho Ca"Pty ",d othcr goc=en" " promote ='" nnd ethnic minoriri~ to ""'i,inn- i making "",iriaM in I g~"I. The boanJ "'~g"'th, in""",lioo or,ivic "d prof=;ooat ! a"""""ha""",,d , co=wllty ino~turi~ ""~Ii "theOmnge Bow] Co~;Uee nod Omnge Bow] P>r""'. The CRB ,]w ","I with th"","", D, Marlin L"'h"KinK> j, """'e=ny ,,"i"laMi~i dw1ngthe /960'" "',"a",af"",,"" ftom He is pktwed hem 01 ° pl"nning meedng with 1=1 ruppm1m at the historic p"bli, nnd priYllte h",,';n' HamptonHo~,ho"llocatedmth,Bro~lIecom_'1y. It <eq""""" ",,];œ g. .""¡tivity",,,-""" goc=n' _i", fm nI] ';ÛUM, The CRB nI" waded bani " "P"=' progr- ~h,,'-r=C]=",nod"""""""'the""""of drug""=",dJ"""']edelinq<æ",,, In the 1960'" Ih,CRB fonghl to promoic ;nregrntiooofth'pabli",hoo]",dimprowlhe q~lityaf"'"'"tion ,nd hn"iog, Th,CRB 'p""',,ded " e""rt to integMe the Co"nty "u monicip,l ""lice fo""" It ""i"d "d m,","" "m"o", compl,in" """ding di"rimin,tian in Thc 1954 S"p"m, Conrt d"i,ian afB",wn " B",dofEd""tion.wlll,h'tru,kdownth"ocli" "p=te bot e",,1 ,"'ndacd. bro"ght ,boot intogmtioo in the p"bli, "hoof 'y,"m While "hoo] in"gmtian be",o ,lowly with liole init", "rif',n<h""ctoŒoflifollMi,m;.O,d, rem,",d foc from integm"" ,ndappa""oiti" "mmn,dlimi"".ln ]960, th'co~"m" "vol"tiooofC"b"dictalmFidelC"tro tngg",d, ]w¡;c "dco",tanl ,~"rnt<On or Cob", "d oth" Hi,p,",~ into Mi=;.D,d, Ca"nty thot woold conlin"e fmtho n"l40 ye=. CRB ], Born Ami"', th, popo],"an chang", the,;w righ" mo"menl h,d ,"cody begoo, Ciwl right< ~",h", proto,", picketing",d ,it.IM eni,'" ,w,rn"" "d -y white, "d Hi'p'ni~ Jai"d th",11 fo,ch.o,e, 1:-:', TheCRBw",bom;othemidatof¡ru,dynamia ~¡"'. "dwl"u' time, The "hemef",the CRB ~."';.':'" ,m"",dftom , meetmgaf"hg"", leau," in "".0'., April 1963, """h,OOed by Bi,hop Co]e- :..>.',,>. FmnkC=lIofth,C,tholiaOioc=afMiami, '.".<0" '. MoMignmBcy",W,],h,RabbiSa]amonS,hiff f!" '.' '"" Rabbi He"'crt B,=""d, ,,];gia", k.od", af ,ll f,i"" p,oc],imed thc" belicfthat 0'" co~wllty needed, way "po"",fully ""~,, 6 the :Lti'iami !~rratð - p"blic "co="""'o"' "d ho",ing, tJ co<Khic"" the f"tPali" Co="nity Rel,rio", ""ritute in coo"mlion with the Co~ooity ReI,lia", &mceaftheJ""'ceDe""""",atTheCRBnlw me""'" co""ic" be!weeo Afii=-Am"'= "d C"hao-Americ= who - compoting fm ,mp]oyment AI the CRB', w¡;ing, tho Boon! af Caonty COITmÚ";O"" ond othcr mooici,.] g<N,mmcnl" hanncd ""riminatory """ri", in ,mploym,nC p"bric "co="","a"" con(acting nnd = af p""li, f,,;liri~ Mi~,DOO,Co"Ptyf_co""i"""" ona,,",inty "hoed" the """"inarioMofJolm E Reno"'y, Malcolm X, '"" Robert Re~dy, D"""",oc"tho~inVictN=,]wwa'" w~of"n,ian,Th, ]970',mnrlœdth, beginningafwhal wowd became", ~I too famiti"""",",oW'coouowllty.,;w HAzEN AND SAWYER '"i"om,"'" 'oOio"" & S,i,"I"" OVER HALF A CENTURY of ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE PM;d;ng Custom;zed So/uHons to Ene;mnm~ta/ Cl.an~ges C""G"'""Fla",, {"514434001 Mi""iB",h,Fla"" {"51532.9292 FortPl're',F""" ~721489.0066 Boc,A,too,"OO', {56II",,"O70 Hollywood, Ro"" {95419B7.0066 """ta.Ro",, {941t37B.'B6' ',m"',FlOO" {B131630449B "'",a",III,,"OO" {9041'79.9211 1980's The=]y]980'""""crydiffi,"¡I""",in Miami-""'" Ca>IDty """ the CRB "" ftooO nod ="'f"ingtbe,baU"g~afthree=jo<ciw -"'. The """,oat af =om Miami-""'" ""lice atfw"" fo< the monic,ofBlock """""" ",",ori" MhW' Met"'ffi,", ]980 _bed aff aom artbo mœt wi- ~a]"C """ =tly ciw dimwbonc~ in ~ omrioa', llli.1ory. At~1 ,im"¡taneo"'~' the """,] Boatliftbm....l"""" t20,OOO Cobom "fug"" " ~ co=wllly while immigrnrioo ftom Hairi "" growing " _reœdeo"" ]m" Crime ond wo]~ in Mmmi.""'" Ca- """" whit, ini,it drug>. - Program Management - UtilUyManagement - Water - Wastewater - Solid Waste - Slormwater - Environmental Studies - Econom;' SttJd;es '}(j" Co"9o'oI0/01" ii", Miom;-Do)" c,mm"",ily f?"lolio". Boa,,! for ,/0 }~ars oj'S"",¡ù' la 0"" (;""""",;Iy "Cocaill, C~boy,", ..00 yo"th ¡om", flowi"""- Th,CRE ""poo<ied by fonnillg ,Cri,;, R""""",Team,an,hteg"mpofh;gh!y,kilied CRB membeIs, county and municipal employees, and mmmooity """v;'" who moo;lored inte<groopte~;o~ and p""cptio~ofoo""œl "",,",,0", i" mmmwùb~ thnmgh~1 Mianri-D"¡o C"""ty.Criti=ti~=~"bro"gbl""fu"ti,, CRB and , m"lti ",,",.'Y, inte<guvernmentnl ooo<diminog ",wuoH wa.o; """'lli;hed thnt mot ~klyin;donbfy""""""""",""""n"'",,- and nnpl=onl ooonlinnted ""po""" to probl= ';_01". "l"hffi proactive 'PPmacti """Iutioniz.ed """"OImwùty'=-po=to;oto"""""crù;i,..oo redoced the frequeocy and =rity of dvil -=. When viol= didoc.~, woh ~tho tooting and rioring thnt followed tho ,booting of Nevine 10_0 by , Miami poli", offi=, ;. an Overtown game mom, Cn,;;, R~po= T~ ~mbeŒ~oltotho""",,ofan,",,'ommwùti~ too"""",kgitimntoleod=,red=ti=, and ,",,"'Hageca1m. 1990's T=io~ betwœn the Afri= Amori= and ,""",,;,=wùti~gn.-wto,h=d,fu,,=ernI qo"""onable ,hoot;'", ofyooog B!",k OIon by He""", pol;= offi=. Lead= of ,""","mo~ ~- g~onl ",,",,;~, and pol;", deportm- oougItl the gHi""'= or"" CRE 10 redu=_ioo..oo,vertviol_. Pronctive ;.itiuti=by theCRE..oo i..Crisi, P=entioo ..00 Re,pon~ T~ - credited by many fo,"" Inck of viol on'" following the ocquittnl orMianri Pt>h",Offi=WiIli""Lo=ofo,",emomJcrof two B!",k moto"Yd""'. Dwing the 1'190', the CRE OtJ>IDizod mootywi<ie orumnti"oo ",mmwùty relatio~..oo;""~ - o~ yooog poople. The boani ""- wi",pri"""'_~to;mtinte;.terncrion..oo ",lIabornbon between 1""'0 f""" and ,mall minority own,d 'ompani~. The CRE en,"ornged bu,;.~, I~d= to nnpkmonl m;.ority trnining, =ploymon, and ,"nlm,,;.g ;.;Ü";ve,. The CRE conducted a countywide job fair that resulted in more than 2,000 pl",,"en.. with g"vemme", and priwl, ,~Io' ,mpIOYOŒ. Tho CRe ,Iw ;.ib",d the Ki'" to' ""'CO progrnm thot empo~red p"bli, ~bool ""doo", ¡rom di~dvant"g,d oeighbo""""". A modi, ~paign and p"hli, """;ce ""'ooocemen~ ~re pmd"œd to en""""ge m"tual oodeŒtimd;.g and re,pee! wi",;' o~ div= 'ommwùty. 2000 The~="eof"ix'y=~ldboywho~ moth"hnd died on ,mft fl"';.g C"h"", olf montill; ofan"""h and twmoil ~ u.S. Imm;gmtion oft";,,, ",I"",d 10 gmot Eli", Go","'" "yl= ;n the u.,,;tod S"t~. When the U.S. J~tiœ Deportment """"d "" Attomey Geneml', Old" 10 ",rum Eh" to the ,~tody of Ius falher, a Cuban resident, nnmerous snpporte~ in Mi=i-Do,,", "ile ,omm"nity h~lod;. pm"" Th,y d,mo~ttat,d ",d eng'g,d ;. civil di"u,b,"",. T1uu,,~m'" tho ookol ood the """""",, book"i,," 'b,' foll~,d mo"y i" "'" ,ommuibly ~'" "king' "Who" i,"" CRB!" Changing prioriti" ",d h"dget ",d""io", h,d ",du"d theCRE',re,o""~ ",d;~ ,b;l;ty to ""pond to enmmon;ty ,ri,;, elf"tively. Th", w~ , d", need 10 he;gh"'n ,he vi,ibility ",d enhance the elf"ti"n", of the CRE. Th, Bo"d or Co""ty Commi"ionern "d th, "'yoc ""pooded by ",,"",ruring the CRE', T7æ CRE', Goodwill Am/"",odo" greet ";,ito,, "od provide iojó~ad"" whde ",,"dog with ,rowd =gemeot ",d ",",lie '"fèty, They o~ pic"'~d he~ with Me Chico W"ley theprugrom', odmio"trntoe(oo right, ~oriog'"it) i.', . lAD, wants to congratulate the Miami Dade Community Relations Board for their 40th Anniversary Ideal Architectural Design 1900 Cmat Way, STE. 205 M;am;, FK 33145 Ph: 305-285-9573 Fax: 305-285-9574 Congratulations to the Community Relations Boardfor 40 years of excellence! :E:::,+'::: .~~~:;,; memb",ltip ond ,dm;oi"""ioo. The bodget w~ i","~ed ",d oew "p"tatio~ for pedo"""", ",d ov",;ght wet< implomonted TheeventsofSeplemberll,200lresnltedina ",wdy"mi,ioAmeri",F"rnof""",i,vm ",d ,"ocem foe o~ pocv<",,1 ood ",Il,"ive ~"rityb,veled'oi",eo""mtioyoothe M"lim ,o=,"n"y ",d p",oo who Ole p"",ved ~ M",hm Th", h" beoo, dmmati, io",,~ "Üo"lly i" h", ,rim" d;",tod tow~d tho M"hm ,omm"n;ty, Th, CRH took, I"d",htp cole 10 help;n, o~ ,"mmun;ty to h~1 fcom th, ,o"k 00 Ameri" ",d "'nttn"" to moo;COc th, imp"t offedcml bw, ",d poh,;" 00 th;, ,ommuoity o~ "'mmunity h", oo;t,d 10 , very ,omp""ionote mann" "g~ding the plight of H"li"" who ,"'mpt to m;gmto to Ameri". Und" th, I"d",hip ofo~ Moy"c and Commi"ion Choicp'Œon, ~ hove """dioot,d tho efto'" of"",hlmngm"mo," l~deŒ ood ele'todoft,o;,I,to,dvo"tofmequity;o immigmtio" poh,;~ ",d pm"i,~. The CRE" once 'gfin 00 "tive and vi" pl,y" ;.!hi, oomm..nty. D~p;t, torty y"Œ of,h"ge andohollenge, ",eCRB',mi,,;oo i"""levont and miportontto o~,...=oo;ty tod,y ~ tt w~v;n 1OOl M",y ,h,lIong" "m,;. ",d importantn= imti,tiv," hove heen d~eloped to hdp ""c ",mmooity m~' to~ani. Jo;. "," 010 40th "'mvemat')' Forum to I~m how yoo ,an p,rt;,i",teandbepat1ofth'pmgre"~~ ,"nttn"etob"Hd"o~"nityofpo"'.J"liœ, and oo;ty thm"gh m"...,1 re'peO<, di,lob'"', ",d ood'Œtimd;.g. CAI8-fL FAITH IN ACTION FLORIDA C.APTER J--,!>WI.lJr.--4 Council on Ame,;can-Islam;c RelaUons Cormc¡( on ;4.mericcm-'Jsfamic 1<.ßfafions - 'Fforic!a coYlJrcdufates the CommuniE1j 1<.ßfafions 'Board on its 40jears of outstancfiYIJ service to Miami-1Jacfe CounE1j, We at CAIRoFL afJo coYIJratufate ;4.c!ora Obi Nweze, chair, and member of the C1<,..'ß for Jeffress cfecficafion in brid!}ÍYIJ the cfiVerJ'iE1j of our communiE1j, 12535 0'ange Drive, Su;te 614, Davie, FL 33330 Tel: 954-916-5661 . Fa" 954-916-5662 email, ;nfD@cair-fiorida,o'9 www.cair-florida,o'9 The "No Place Foe Hate" pcoject is a countywide public awacene'5 campaign designed to unite the Miami-Dade community in eeducing and peeventing peejudice and intolemnce. The campaign will educate and empowee individuals, institutions and communities to join togethee to peomote undeestanding and celebmte diveesity. The Miami-Dade Community Relations Boaed and the Floeida Regional Anti-Defamation League ace paetnees foe this initiative. The No Place foe Hate Steeeing Committee IS (!tlte Kuuni ¡>Jeralll guiding the planning and implementation. (!tlte Htralll "No Place Foe Hate" has a cole foe individuals and gcoups, foe elected officials, eeligious leadees, "hool administmtoes, c;ties, 1HI1_:~nl ~~;~~;z~~i~~~~:':~:i~~~~~~~",;~:;:"c::~;~~~i~~:~~o;:o~a:;;~;e:~~~~~::i~:~~:~~3~~~~~0~~:b'°ut how you oe youe 8 Article XXIII. Community Relations Board Sec. 2-204. Creation of Board. There is hereby created and established in Miami-Dade County an advisory Board to be known as the Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board. Sec, 2-205, Membership; qualifications; terms. This Board shall consist of thirty (30) voting members. The membership of the Board shall be broadly represenlative of the various social. racial, religious, linguistic, cultural. economic, national origin and geographic groups comprising the population of this County. Each member shall be a resident of Miami-Dade County with an outstanding reputation for community pride, interest, integrity, responsibility, and business or professional ability and a documented commitment to intergroup relations. Each Commissioner shall appoint a member to the Community Relations Board who is duly qualified under this ordinance and the crileria provided by a special nominating committee. The special nominating committee shall consist of: the Mayor or his designee, as chair; the County Manager; one person appointed by the Board of County Commissioners; and six past chairs of the Community Relations Board appointed by the Mayor. The special nominating committee will appoint thirteen duly qualified at-large members assuring diverse representation from among gender, ethnic and national origin groups. Four additional members shall serve by virtue of their eiection as chairpersons by the respective community advisory boards which are. Black Affairs Advisory Board, Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, Asian American Advisory Board and the Commission for Women. The advisory board chairpersons shall serve as voting members of the CRB during the period each holds that elected position. The remaining twenty-six (26) members of the Community Relations Board shall be appointed for an initial one-year term. Thereafter, the Community Relations Board shall consist of thirteen duly qualified members appointed by each Commissioner, thirteen at-large members appointed by an ad hoc nominating committee designated by the CRB and four members elected as chairpersons by the community advisory boards. After one year, the twenty-six appointed members will serve staggered terms chosen by lottery as follows. nine (9) members shall be appointed for terms expiring on the second anniversary of their appoinlment, nine (9) members shall be appointed for terms expiring on the third anniversary of their appointment, and eight (8) members shall be appointed for terms expiring on the fourth anniversary of their appointment. Subsequent appointments shall be for terms of three (3) years except that appointments to fill any vacancy shall be for the remainder of the un expired term. Former chairpersons of the Board, who are nol current members of the Board shall serve as ex officio members of the Board but shall not be entitled to vote on any matter before the Board and shall not be required to attend meetings of the Board. Members shall serve without compensation, bul shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in official duties, as may be delermined and approved by the County Manager. The members of the Community Relations Board at the time of the passage of this ordinance shall continue to serve until such lime as the reorganized Board is convened. The reorganized Community Relations Board shall be convened by the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners within 90 days of the passage of this ordinance. The Mayor shall serve as the convening chairperson until such time as the newly constituted Board shall select an execulive committee. Sec. 2-206, Organization; quorum; voting; rules of procedure: records of meetings. The members of the Board shall select and designate from its members a Chairperson. Vice- Chairperson, Secretary, and such other officers as may be deemed necessary, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. Fifteen (15) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum, not withstanding Chapter 2-11.39.1. No action shall be taken except by a majority vote of those present at a duly constituted meeting of the Board; provided, however, an executive committee consisting of all officers and such other persons as lhe Chairperson may appoint from time to time is authorized to exercise all powers, duties and function;; of the Board between Board meetings, any such action to be reported to the Board at its next meeting and the Board shall either ratify or rescind the action of the executive committee. The Board may adopt rules of procedure governing its meetings and aclions on matters within its jurisdiction, not inconsistent with the provisions of this article, which rules of procedure shall be filed with the Clerk of the County Commission. Copies of the minutes of all Board meetings shall be furnished to the Chairperson of the County Commission and lhe County Manager. Sec. 2-207, Staff. The primary mission of the Community Relations Board is to intervene and contain, as quickly as possible, community tensions. The secondary mission of the Community Relations Board is to. work proactively to idenlify and relieve intergroup conflicts before crisis arise; to develop bridges of understanding, communication, and mutual respect; to develop and support iocal or city based Community Relations Boards throughout the County; and to assure that resources are in place to respond to community crisis. The functions of the Board shall be. a) To foster mutual understanding, toierance, and respect among all economic, social, religious and ethnic groups in the County. To make sludies in the field of human relations. The Board is vested with the power and authority and charged with the duty and responsibility. To attempt to act as conciliator in controversies involving community relations. To cooperate with federal, State and City agencies in developing harmonious community relations To cooperate in the development of educational programs dedicated to the improvement of community relations with, and to enlist the support of, civic leaders; civic, religious, veterans, labor, industrial, commercial and eleemosynary groups; and private agencies engaged in the inculcation of ideals of tolerance, mutual respecl and understanding. To serve as a quasi-autonomous body authorized to act independently pursue strategies for the promotion of intergroup relations and to recommend to the Mayor, the Board of Counly Commissioners, and the County Manager such resolutions, ordinances and other causes of action as will aid in carrying out the purposes of this article. To submit an annual report to lhe Mayor, the Board of County Commissioners and the County Manager. To accept grants and donations on behalf of the County from foundations and others for the purpose of carrying out the above listed functions, subject to approval by the County Commission. b) c) d) e) f) g) h) The powers and jurisdiction of the Board shall be purely advisory, voluntary and persuasive. The Board shall not have any power or authority to subpoena or compel the attendance of witnesses.