10-14-2019 Regular Workshop Agenda The City of City Commission
ilei if ura WorkshopMeeting
Mme October 14, 2019
_0 Following the 9 a.m. Special Commission Meeting
19200 west Country Club Drive Aventura,FL 33180 Executive Conference Room
AGENDA
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. 3050 Aventura Boulevard Presentation (City Manager)**
3. Founders Day Presentation (City Manager)**
4. Discussion of Appointment of Members to the Don Soffer Aventura High School
Foundation, Inc. 501(c)(3) Board of Directors (City Manager)*
Future Action Required: Resolution
5. Selection of Parent Representatives to the Don Soffer Aventura High School
Advisory Board(City Manager)*
Future Action Required: Resolution
6. Discussion of the City's Legislative Programs and Priorities for Upcoming
Session (City Manager)*
Future Action Required: Resolution
7. Discussion to Support the Miami-Dade School Board's Legislative Session
Platform (Mayor Weisman) *
8. Discussion of Electric Shuttle (Commissioner Weinberg)*
9. Discussion of Dining and Entertainment Promotion (Commissioner Narotsky)
10. City Clerk Annual Review
11. Adjournment
* Back-up Information Exists
** PowerPoint Presentation
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 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,
305-466-8901,not later than two days prior to such proceeding. One or more members of the City of Aventura Advisory Boards may
be in attendance and may participate at the meeting.Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based. Agenda items may be viewed at the Office of the City Clerk,City of Aventura Government Center, 19200 W.
Country Club Drive,Aventura, Florida,33180, or online at cityofaventura.com.Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item
should contact the City Clerk at 305-466-8901.
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
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DATE: October 11, 2019
SUBJECT: Appointment of the Don Soffer Aventura High School Foundation
Board Members
Pursuant to Article VI of the Articles of Incorporation of the Don Soffer Aventura High
School Foundation, Inc., the City Commission shall initially nominate five or seven
members to the Board of Directors. All appointments to the Board of Directors shall be
subject to approval by a majority of the City Commission.
Therefore, I have placed this matter on the Workshop Agenda in order to discuss the
appointment of members to the Board of Directors.
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CCO1834-19
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
FOR THE CREATION OF THE DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH
SCHOOL FOUNDATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate community -wide fund raising efforts for the Don
Soffer Aventura High School, which is scheduled to commence operations in August
2019, the City Commission desires to establish the Don Soffer Aventura High School
Foundation (the " Foundation"); and
WHEREAS, the Foundation shall be created as a Florida not for profit
corporation which may seek and receive donations for the improvement and operation
of the High School as a municipal charter school of the City of Aventura, and is
envisioned to function as a 501(c)(3) entity under the Internal Revenue Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the adoption of this Resolution is in
the best interest of the City and its residents.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Recitals. That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Creation of Corporation. That the attached Articles of
Incorporation are hereby approved for filing with the Florida Division of Corporations.
Section 3. Implementation. That
hereby authorized to take any action which
Resolution and the Articles of Incorporation.
the City Manager and City Attorney are
is necessary for the implementation of this
Section 4. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Yes
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi
Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Yes
Commissioner Howard Weinberg
Yes
Vice Mayor Denise Landman
Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman
Yes
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2019-29
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of June, 2019.
`yENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH C
CITY CLERK
APPROVED A TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC.
The undersigned incorporator, desiring to form a not-for-profit corporation under the
provisions of Chapter 617 of the laws of the State of Florida, does hereby establish the following
Articles of Incorporation (the "Articles"):
ARTICLE I
Name and Principal Address
The name of this corporation shall be DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL
FOUNDATION, INC. (the "Corporation"), and its principal office is located at c/o Mr. Ronald J.
Wasson, City Manager, City of Aventura, 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, Florida
33180.
ARTICLE H
Seal and Corporate Nature
The seal of this Corporation shall contain the words "Don Soffer Aventura High School
Foundation, Inc., a corporation not-for-profit." This is a Florida non-profit corporation pursuant to
Chapter 617, Florida Statutes, the Florida Not For Profit Corporation Act, as amended.
ARTICLE III
Term and Commencement
The Corporation shall have perpetual existence unless dissolved in accordance with these
Articles and applicable law. Corporate existence shall commence with the filing of these Articles
with the Secretary of State of Florida.
ARTICLE IV
Purpose
This Corporation is organized and shall operate exclusively for educational, cultural and
charitable purposes as evidenced by conducting or supporting activities for the benefit of or to carry
out the purposes of the Don Soffer Aventura High School Foundation, Inc., but limited in all events
to exempt purposes described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended; and this Corporation may engage in only such activities permitted under the laws of the
State of Florida and the United States of America as shall constitute activities in furtherance of such
exempt purposes. The Corporation is a non-profit corporation organized to provide a broad source
of community support for the Don Soffer Aventura High School (the "High School"), a municipal
charter school which is owned by the City of Aventura, Florida (" City" ). No part of the assets or
the net earnings of the Corporation shall be distributed to any officer, director, member or any
private person.
ARTICLE V
Functions, Powers and Restrictions
5.1. Functions:
It is expected that the Corporation will provide fundraising activities for the High School.
The site on which the High School is located and the High School itself will be owned by the City.
The Corporation shall be responsible for raising funds for various purposes of the High School,
including High School operations, capital improvements and technological and safety
enhancements.
5.2. Powers:
The Corporation may exercise all powers granted to a not-for-profit corporation under the
laws of the State of Florida_ These powers include, but are not limited to:
a. To use the proceeds of donations, grants or other funding in the exercise of its powers
and purposes; and
b. To do any and all lawful acts and things which may be necessary, useful or proper for
the furtherance or attainment of all of the purposes or powers of the Corporation;
provided, however, that the Corporation may not exercise any power in such a manner
as would disqualify the Corporation for exemption from income tax under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, or the corresponding provision of
any future United States Internal Revenue Law.
In exercising its powers, the Corporation shall consider the advice and input from the High
School principal and the City Commission.
5.3. Restrictions:
Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the
Corporation, the Corporation shall be restricted as follows:
a. No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of any director,
officer or other associate or representative of the Corporation or any private individual
(except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the
Corporation in effecting one or more of its purposes), and no director, officer or private
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individual shall be entitled to share the distribution of the Corporation's assets upon
dissolution of the Corporation;
b. The Corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be undertaken
by: (i) a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code, as amended, or the corresponding provisions of any future
United States Internal Revenue Law, or (ii) a corporation to which contributions are
deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, or the
corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law;
c. The Corporation shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or
exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of the purposes of this Corporation; and
d. The Corporation shall not be operated for profit.
ARTICLE VI
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for the direction and control of all matters pertaining
to the Corporation. In addition to the fundraising activities, the Board of Directors may have an
advisory role as to the grant of naming rights at the High School pursuant to procedures and duties
established from time to time by the City Commission of the City ("City Commission"), and
subject to compliance with Agreements entered into by the City.
6.1. Members of Board of Directors:
The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by the Board of Directors, consisting of
at least five (5) persons, all of whom shall serve without compensation. A majority of the
Directors must be residents of the City.
6.2. Election and Terms of Directors:
The number of Directors shall be fixed at each annual meeting but shall not be reduced in
such manner as to affect the existing term of any Director and may be increased as described
herein. The number so fixed may be increased or decreased (subject to approval of the City
Commission) within the limits specified in Section 6.1 at any regular meeting of the Board of
Directors or at any special meeting of the Board of Directors called for that purpose.
6.3. Appointment of Directors:
Subject to the provisions contained herein, the members of the City Commission shall
initially nominate five (5) or seven (7) members of the Board of Directors. All appointments to
the Board of Directors shall be subject to approval by a majority of the City Commission.
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6.4. Qualifications of Directors
It is an essential goal of the Corporation that as much funds as possible be raised or pledged
for the High School. As such, the members of the Board of Directors are encouraged to devote
time, professional knowledge, personal influence, personal resources and/or a combination
thereof to attain the goals of the Corporation and shall be selected by reason of their abilities to
do the following:
a. To provide and secure financial support for the activities of the Corporation. The
skills and/or resources of the Directors are vital to the financial well-being of the
Corporation. Also, Directors, because they have great standing in the community, may
greatly influence individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies to
provide financial support.
b. To volunteer their specialized business expertise, advice and guidance to working
committees when needed.
c. To spearhead and to reinforce all community and public relations work of the
Corporation.
6.5. Term of Directors:
Each of the Directors shall serve for a term of one (1) year. All Directors shall be
permitted to serve an unlimited number of terms. The Chair Person and Vice Chair Person shall
be permitted to serve one full term in such capacity, and may serve additional terms subject to the
discretion of the Board of Directors.
6.6. Filling of Vacancies:
Upon the occurrence of any vacancies of a Director, the City's Mayor, with the
affirmative vote of the City Commission, shall designate a replacement to fill such vacancy.
Each person selected to fill such vacancy shall hold office for the unexpired term of his/her
predecessor in office.
6.7. Resignations:
Any Director may resign from his/her office at any time by delivering his/her resignation
in writing to the Chair Person and Vice Chair Person of the Corporation, and the acceptance of
such resignation, unless required by the terms thereof, shall not be necessary to make such
resignation effective.
6.8. Removal of Directors:
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Any Director may be removed by the affirmative vote of the City Commission, provided
such Director has been given prior notice that the subject of his/her removal will be presented to
the City Commission at a duly noticed meeting.
ARTICLE VII
Meetings of Board of Directors
7.1. Meetings of Board of Directors:
Every meeting of persons who are Directors of the Corporation at which there is a
quorum shall be a meeting of the Board of Directors, and except as otherwise provided herein,
any action taken at such meeting shall be the action of the Board of Directors in so far as such
action is authorized by law.
7.2. Minutes:
Action taken at meetings of the Board of Directors shall be recorded in minutes. Such
minutes need not distinguish between the different types of meetings in which action is taken.
7.3. Annual Meeting, Other Meetings:
The Annual Meeting for the election of officers and for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before the Directors shall be held on such day in the month of
September or October in each year at such time and place as the Board of Directors shall
determine and specify in the notice of meeting.
The Board of Directors shall meet on a monthly basis or as often as necessary to attend to
the business of the Corporation.
7.4. Regular Meetings:
Regular meetings, at which any action taken shall be action only of the Board of
Directors, shall be held on such days, times, and places as the Board of Directors shall determine.
7.5. Special Meetings:
Special meetings shall be called at any time by the Secretary, upon the request of the
Chair Person or upon the written demand, of any three Directors.
7.6. Time and Place of Meetings:
All meetings shall be held at such time and place within the City as may from time to
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time be fixed by the Board of Directors or, in the case of regular meetings, as may be fixed by the
Chair Person or the Secretary and, in the case of annual meetings and special meetings, as may be
designated in the respective notices or waivers of notice thereof.
7.7. Waiver of Notice:
No notice of the time, place or purpose of any meeting of the Corporation or of any
meeting of the Board of Directors, or any publication thereof, whether prescribed by law, or by
these Articles of Incorporation, need be given to any person who attends such meeting, or who, in
writing, executed either before or after the holding thereof, waives such notice and such
attendance or waiver shall be deemed equivalent to notice.
7.8. Quorum and Voting:
A majority of the Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business by
the Directors, and whenever any corporate action is to be taken by vote of the Directors, it shall,
except as otherwise required herein or by law, be authorized by a majority of the votes cast at a
meeting of Directors. Except as otherwise provided by law or by these Articles of Incorporation,
the affirmative vote of at least three (3) Directors shall be the act of the Board, and in the absence
of a quorum, the Board shall take an adjournment until a quorum shall be present.
Subject to compliance with the provisions of the Florida Government in the Sunshine
Law which would apply to a government agency, any one or more Directors may participate in a
meeting of the Board by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment
allowing all persons participating in a meeting to hear each other at the same time.
7.9. Presumption of Assent:
No Director may abstain from voting except for an asserted conflict of interest, which
must be stated on the record. A Director who is present at a meeting of the Board of Directors at
which action on any corporate matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action
taken unless he/she votes against such action or abstains from voting because of an asserted
conflict of interest.
7.10. Attendance Requirements:
The Secretary shall maintain a record of attendance of the Directors at the regularly
scheduled Board meetings. At any time the Secretary finds that a Director has failed to attend
three (3) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings or half of all regular meetings in a twelve-
month period (a Director shall be deemed absent for this purpose if he or she is not present for at
least three-quarters of the meeting), the Secretary shall so advise the Chair Person and the Board.
Participation by conference telephone or similar communications equipment shall be credited as
attendance The Directors (other than the member reported for such failure to attend meetings)
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may remove such non -attending member from the Board by the affirmative vote of a majority of
all such Directors other than the non -attending member.
7.11. Financial Disclosure:
Directors shall file the same Florida Financial Disclosure Statements required of
municipal officers.
7.12. The Sunshine Law:
The Board of Directors shall comply with Florida Government in the Sunshine Law in the
conduct of all its meetings to the same extent as if it were an elected body.
7.13. Public Records Act:
The Corporation shall comply with Florida Public Records Act as if it were a
governmental agency.
7.14 Annual Audit:
The Board of Directors shall provide for an annual audit of the funds and accounts of the
Corporation.
ARTICLE VIII
Election of Officers
8.1. Election of Officers:
At the first meeting and at each annual meeting of the Board of Directors, the Board of
Directors shall elect a Chair Person, Vice Chair Person, Secretary and a Treasurer, all of whom
shall be Directors. The Board may also appoint one or more Assistant Secretaries and Assistant
Treasurers, who need not be Directors. Officers of the Corporation shall serve without
compensation. An Officer which has been bestowed an office by the Board may be removed
from office by the affirmative vote of the Board, provided such Officer has been given the right
to a hearing prior to his/her removal from office.
8.2. Duties of Officers:
a. Chair Person:
The Chair Person shall preside at all meetings of members of the Board of Directors. The
Chair Person shall have such other duties as may be fixed by the Board of Directors.
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b. Vice Chair Person:
The Vice Chair shall have such duties as may be fixed by the Board of Directors. In the
Chair's absence, the Vice Chair Person shall preside at meetings of members of the Board of
Directors.
c. Secretary:
The Secretary shall keep a record in permanent form of all meetings of the Board and
shall send out notices of all meetings of the Board of Directors. In the Chair Person and Vice
Chair Person's absence, the Secretary shall preside at meetings of members of the Board of
Directors.
d. Treasurer:
The Treasurer shall have the responsibility for the custody and investment of all funds
and assets of the Corporation and shall hold and disburse them in accordance with the
instructions of the Board of Directors. Handling of funds shall be subject to fiscal controls
required by the City Manager. The Treasurer shall insure that all monies belonging to the
Corporation are deposited in such banks as the City Commission shall designate, said monies to
be deposited to the account of the Don Soffer Aventura High School Foundation, Inc. The
Treasurer shall insure that true books of accounts are kept and shall make such reports as are
required by the Board or the Chair Person. Said books shall at all times be open to inspection by
any of the Directors. The Treasurer shall be bonded. The Treasurer shall serve as Chair Person of
the Finance Committee, if any. In the event of the Chair Person, Vice Chair Person and
Secretary's absence, the Treasurer shall preside at meetings of members of the Board of
Directors.
ARTICLE IX
Miscellaneous Provisions
9.1. Staff Functions:
Staff shall perform the day-to-day operations of the Corporation and such duties and
personnel shall be pursuant to a plan provided by the City Manager and approved by the City
Commission.
9.2. Startup Costs:
The City shall initially grant to the Corporation an amount not to exceed Five Thousand
and No/ 100 Dollars ($5,000.00) to be used for the initial startup costs of the Corporation.
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9.3. Execution of Corporate Instruments:
The Board of Directors may designate the officers and agents who shall have authority to
execute any instrument on behalf of the Corporation. When the execution of any contract,
conveyance or other instrument arises in the ordinary course of the Corporations activities, or has
been authorized without specification of the executing officers, any two of the officers may
execute the same in the name and behalf of the Corporation and may affix the corporate seal
thereto. No person holding more than one office shall execute, acknowledge or verify an
instrument in more than one capacity.
9.4. Depositories:
All monies, securities and other valuables of the Corporation shall be deposited in the
name of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies, or corporate safe deposit vaults as the
City Manager from time to time shall designate for such purposes, and shall be withdrawable
only by check or orders signed by the personal signature of such officers or agents as may be
designated from time to time by the City Manager and the Treasurer of the Corporation. At least
two signatures shall be required on all such checks or orders.
9.5. Indemnification of Officers and Directors:
Each person who acts as a Director or Officer of the Corporation shall be indemnified by
the Corporation against any costs and expenses which may be imposed upon or reasonably
incurred by him/her in connection with any action, suit or proceeding in which he/she may be
named as a party defendant by reason of his/her being or having been such Director or Officer, or
by reason of any action alleged to have been taken or omitted by him/her in either such capacity;
provided however, that the Corporation shall not indemnify any such person against any costs or
expenses imposed upon or incurred by him/her in relation to matters as to which he/she shall be
finally adjudged to be liable to the Corporation for negligence, misconduct or any other cause, or
for any sum paid by him to the Corporation in settlement of an action, suit or proceeding based
on his/her alleged dereliction of duty. This right of indemnification shall inure to each Director
and Officer whether or not he/she is such Director or Officer at the time such costs or expenses
are imposed or incurred, and whether or not the claim asserted against him/her is based on
matters which antedate the adoption of these Articles of Incorporation; and in the event of his/her
death shall extend to his/her legal representatives. Each person who shall act as Director or
Officer shall he deemed to be doing so in reliance upon such right of indemnification; and such
right shall not be exclusive of any other right which he/she may have. The Corporation shall have
power to purchase and maintain insurance to indemnify the Corporation and its Directors and
Officers to the full extent such insurance is permitted by law.
9.6. Parliamentary Authority:
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Roberts Rules of Order Revised shall govern the proceedings of the Corporation,
including its Board and Committees, to the extent applicable and consistent with these Articles of
Incorporation and any Bylaws.
9.7. Corporate Records:
Corporate records shall be available for open review according to federal and state
regulations. Such records shall be located in Aventura and shall remain in the custody of the
Secretary of the Board. The location of the records shall be specified to the City Clerk and the
City Clerk shall be provided access to the records at all times.
9.8. Fiscal Year:
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be October 1 through September 30 of each year.
9.9. No Discrimination
The Corporation shall not adopt any measure or policy or otherwise discriminate against
any person due to race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, creed, sexual
preference or sex.
ARTICLE X
Amendment of Articles of Incorporation
Subject to the approval of the City Commission, the Articles of Incorporation of this
Corporation may, in any particular, be repealed, and new Articles of Incorporation, not
inconsistent with any provision of law, may be adopted, by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of
the Directors, provided, however, that the Directors shall neither make nor alter any article
regarding their qualifications, classifications, or term of office, nor relating to the requirements of
a quorum for any meeting of the members of the Corporation, and that at least ten (10) days
notice of such proposed amendment shall have been furnished to all of the Directors. Any
proposed amendment(s) must be approved by a majority of the City Commission before
becoming effective.
ARTICLE XI
Dissolution
The City Commission may provide for dissolution of the Corporation. Upon dissolution,
all of the Corporation's assets remaining after payment of all costs and expenses of such
dissolution shall be distributed to the City Commission for use for the High School. Thereafter,
the City Commission shall distribute the assets to the donors pursuant to a formula set forth by
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the City Commission if the High School is no longer operating. All unexpended funds given by
donations shall be subject to all costs and expenses for the operations of the Corporation.
Alternatively, if permitted by the Internal Revenue Code, the City Commission may distribute the
assets to another 501 (c) (3) entity which serves the City of Aventura community.
ARTICLE XII
Headings and Captions
The headings or captions of the various articles contained herein are inserted for
convenience only and none shall have any force or erect, and the interpretation of the various
articles shall not be influenced by any of said headings or captions.
ARTICLE XIII
Initial Registered Office and Registered Agent
The street address of the initial registered office of the Corporation shall be c/o Ronald J. Wasson,
19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, Florida 33180, and the initial registered agent of this
Corporation at such office shall be Mr. Ronald J. Wasson, who upon accepting this designation
agrees to comply with the provisions of Sections 48.091, 617.0203, 607.0501 and 607.0502,
Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time, with respect to keeping an office open for service
of process.
ARTICLE XIV
Incorporator
The name and address of the incorporator of the Corporation is as follows:
Mr. Ronald J. Wasson
City Manager
City of Aventura
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1, the undersigned incorporator, have executed these Articles
of Incorporation this 1 A. k day of 77� ) e 1)2019.
NALD 4. W)kSSON
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared RONALD J. WASSON, to me
known to be the person who executed the foregoing Articles of Incorporation, and he acknowledged
before me that he executed the same for the purposes therein mentioned and set forth. He [X] is
personally known to me or [ ] provided as identification.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this I day
of U i e 72019.
Signature of Notary
Name of Notary: L j a :,r e �
My Commission Expires:
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CERTIFICATE DESIGNATING PLACE OF BUSINESS FOR
THE SERVICE OF PROCESS WITHIN FLORIDA AND
AGENT UPON WHOM PROCESS MAY BE SERVED
In compliance with Sections 48.091 and 617.0502, Florida Statutes, the following is
submitted:
Don Soffer Aventura High School Foundation, Inc., (the "Corporation"), desiring to
organize as a Florida corporation not-for-profit, has named and designated Ronald J. Wasson, City
Manager of the City of Aventura, as its Registered Agent to accept service of process within the
State of Florida with its registered office located at 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura,
Florida 33180.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Having been named as Registered Agent for the Corporation at the place designated in this
Certificate, I hereby agree to act in this capacity; and I am familiar with and accept the obligations
of Section 617.0503, Florida Statutes, as the same may apply to the Corporation; and I further agree
to comply with the provisions of Section 48.091, Florida Statutes, and all other statutes, all as the
same apply to the Corporation relating to the proper and complete performance of my duties as
Registered Agent.
Dated this l ---)- day of `� 2019.
REGISTERED AGENT:
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ONAL ASSON
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manage
DATE: October 11, 2019
SUBJECT: Selection of Parent Representatives to the Don Soffer Aventura High
School Advisory Board (City Manager)
The City has received the parent selections to the Don Soffer Aventura High School
Advisory Board from Principal David McKnight. The school administration advertised
the position and held an election to nominate two parent representatives. The following
representatives were chosen by the Don Soffer High School parents to serve a one-
year term on the DSHS Advisory Board:
Ms. Nikki Shein
Mr. Michael S. Yavner
I have placed this matter on the Workshop Agenda for consensus by the City
Commission to proceed with these parents for the Don Soffer Aventura High School
Advisory Board.
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Attachment
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DocuSign Envelope ID: CF9F4614-A31 E-45130-1307D-2452C7FC99A9
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Application for
Don Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board
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Potential school board members must have resided in the City of Aventura for at least one (1) year immediately
prior to an appointment to the Board and must be the parent of a current Don Soffer Aventura High School student.
Applicants must have a strong commitment to education and duties will include review of the school's policies,
goals and annual budget. Additional information on the Board can be found in the adopted Ordinance (No. 2019-
04) available at cityofaventura.com.
Name of Applicant
Nikki Shein
Address
21189 NE 31 PI, Aventura FL 33180
Phone
Email
305-333-6888
nikkishein@gmail.com
Business Name
Occupation
Williams Island Realty
Accountant / Real Estate Agent
Business Address
2600 Island Blvd, Aventura FL 33160
Business Phone
Fax
305-937-7800
Qualifications: Briefly describe the specific expertise and/or abilities you can contribute as a member of this
Board.
As a proud parent to 2 ninth grade daughters, I pride myself in being an active and engaged parent. With
countless hours volunteering at school events, supporting the National Junior Honor Society and the
athletic and academic departments at ACES, I am confident I am a strong candidate for the role on the
Don Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board. As a mom to a high school senior, I also have a broad
understanding of high school expectations, curriculums and academic demands. I also currently serve as
the treasurer of the Dr. Michael Krop Sr. High School PTSA.
I regularly attend Aventura City Commission meetings and was involved in championing the city in
supporting to bring the DSAHS to the residents.
My professional experience in both finance and real estate is diverse. I work well with others, am
responsible, highly organized and committed to bringing my knowledge and experience to the school.
I will be very proud and honored to serve on the advisory board as the school evolves.
Please attach a resume along with your application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine Law, this information may be
made public. I understand that all board appointments are for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be
subject to the applicable Standards of Conduct for Public Officers as set forth by Federal,
other applicable law pursuant to City Charter Section 7.03.
DocuSigned by:
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State, County, City, or
21189 NE 31" Place
Aventura, Florida 33180
nikkishein@gmail.com
Nim Shein
Executive Summary
Over 20 years experience in accounting, auditing, management and corporate finance, specializing in
the Hospitality, Property and Private Club Industry.
• Self-starting, goal -oriented strategist whose confidence, perseverance and vision promote
success.
• Knowledgeable, experienced and trained in all areas of accounting, auditing and financial reporting
• Developing and managing financial strategies and procedures, internal controls and reporting
requirements;
• Developing and managing administrative processes, budgets, forecasts, cash flow and planning
programs;
• Analyzing and interpreting results, isolating adverse factors and implementing corrective action.
• Major strengths in planning, problem solving and communication
• Well -organized and efficient
Work experience
May 2011 —Present
Williams Island Realty, LLC — Aventura Florida
Part -Time Accountant & Real Estate Agent
March 2005 — May 2011
Williams Island Property Owners Assoc. - Aventura, Florida
Controller / Director of Finance
■ Directly responsible for the Accounting, Membership, HR, legal, Insurance risk management and
IT of the company;
■ Hiring, training and directing accounting support staff through one on one supervision and
performance evaluation;
■ Coordination of contractual relations with banks and providing financial information as stipulated in
loan documents. Maintain bank confidence;
■ Responsible for ensuring governing documents are adhered to by the board of directors and point
of contact with association attorneys.
■ Responsible for collection of accounts receivable, including the entire foreclosure / settlement
process and ultimately the restoration and rental of corporate owned units to minimize financial loss;
■ Managed the construction budget, bank draws and special assessments for Club renovations.
■ Implement and monitor financial reporting policies, procedures and performance
■ Develop and analyze budgets, forecasts and projections used in various financial feasibility
analyses.
■ Preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting to the board of directors;
■ Managed all aspects of annual audit engagement including presentations to the finance committee;
• Responsible for daily cash management function and cash flow forecasting;
• Plan Administrator for 401(k) and audit requirements;
® Ensuring all computer programs are interfacing and operating correctly.
• Provide support for all employees in connection with Jonas, Gatekeeper, QuickBooks and Paychex
January 1999 — February 2004
Williams Island A, Private Club. - Aventura, Florida
Controller
■ Develop and analyze budgets, forecasts and projections used in various financial feasibility
analyses.
• Preparation of monthly financial statements and work papers for annual audit.
■ Responsible for the daily cash management function and cash flow forecasting.
• Responsible for rent billings for Williams Island Marina and negotiation and collection of all
delinquent Club accounts.
■ Negotiated and implemented all contractual obligations with third party vendors
® Supervised the Human Resource department and benefit coordination
■ Researched and implemented the best Risk management programs for Property and Liability
insurance and workers compensation.
January 1995 —August 1998
Grant Thornton - Johannesburg, South Africa
Assistant Manager
■ Managing of audits of small, medium and large enterprises in the Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure
industries, including the supervision of up to 8 staff members at any one time;
• Preparing, controlling and monitoring of audit budgets;
■ Corporate finance activities with specific focus on reporting accountants reports and due diligence
investigations;
® Conducting market research and feasibility studies for proposed projects in the tourism and hotel
industries;
■ Involvement in casino license applications under the new South African gaming dispensation;
® Administrative responsibilities including staff supervision, allocation, appraisal; and salary review;
® Human resources responsibilities including recruitment of future trainees.
■ Prepared and issued financial statements and management recommendation letters.
Education
University of the Witwatersrand — Johannesburg, South Africa
Bachelor of Accounting (B.Acc) - 1994
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) - 1992
Registered as a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants CASA) in 1998
Community Association Manager (CAM license) 2008
Real Estate Sales Associate License 2011
MAP
Application for
Don Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board
Potential school board members must have resided in the City of Aventura for at least one (1) year immediately
prior to an appointment to the Board and must be the parent of a current Don Softer Aventura High School student.
Applicants must have a strong commitment to education and duties will include review of the school's policies,
goals and annual budget. Additional information on the Board can be found in the adopted Ordinance (No. 2019-
04) available at ctyofaventura.com.
Name of Applicant
Michael S. Yavner
Address -
21376 Marina Cove Circle #C14 Aventura, FL 33180
Phone Email
305-778-3476 Renvay(_)mac.com
Business Name Occupation
Waypoint Real Estate Investments Finance — Managing Director
Business Address
150 East Palmetto Park Road Suite 700 Boca Raton, FL 33432 & an Aventura Executive Suite
Business Phone
561-961-7932
Fax
Qualifications: Briefly describe the specific expertise and/or abilities you can contribute as a member of this
Board.
My passion for community and charitable work is extremely strong, as I have proven with my
involvement and leadership positions. I have been involved in various roles in the community and
charities for over 20 years, in addition to balancing professional and family life.
I have served on The Board of The Victory Center for Children with Autism and Related Disabilities
since 2002. Most recently I have been Vice Chair, helping to make decisions regarding strategic
vision, expansion, and new building of School and Center. I have served on the Board of the Greater
Miami Jewish Federation for many years and was Campaign Chair for 3 years, and then Chairman of
the Board for North Dade for 4 years.
I also have served as Chairman of the Aventura Young Professionals, for the Aventura Marketing
Council. I have served on the Mount Sinai Founders Board in the past, helping to make decisions
regarding fundraising efforts to support growth and continuance of only hospital in Miami Beach. I
have also helped at my synagogue, chairing the membership committee, in addition to other
affiliations.
As you can see by my resume, I have a broad knowledge of fundraising experience, as well as
strategic vision and planning experience, in addition to my professional career in various finance
roles.
Please attach a resume along with your application.
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine Law, this information may be
made public. I understand that all board appointments are for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be
subject to the applicable Standards of Conduct for Public Officers as set forth by Federal, State, County, City, or
other appli able law pursuant to City Charter Section 7.03.
Signature of A licant Date
Michael S. Yavner
21376 Marina Cove Circle ## C14
Aventura, Florida 33180
305.778.3476 • Michael@YavnerGroup.com
PROFILE
Top producing consultant and sales representative within highly competitive financial industry.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Waypoint Real Estate Investments, South Florida 2018 — Present
Managing Director — Capital Markets
• Communicate strategic vision of Waypoint to new investors and develop the South Florida region
for the Capital Markets Group.
• Secure new investors for acquisition or development portfolios and deals
• Develop marketing campaigns and corporate events
Yavner Group, Inc, Aventura, FL
President
2013 - Present
National life insurance brokerage and risk management firm
o Specialize in Wealth Management, Annuity and Life Insurance planning. Well versed in
ABIL policies utilizing 3' party lenders
Family Office consulting and advising
o Work with 6 private, HNW families on asset allocation, tax and philanthropic planning
Focused on Generational wealth transfer, large case life insurance underwriting, income tax,
estate tax, business succession, and family wealth preservation
Development Corporation for Israel / Israel Bonds, Miami, FL 2015 — April, 2018
Executive Director — Florida, Puerto Rico, USVI
• Top Producing Executive Director
o Secured $50mm first time investment from Miami -Dade County
o Secured $5mm first time investment from Broward County
o Secured several pension and municipal investments as first time investments and
significantly increased current holdings of existing clients, including $ l Omm from State
of Florida
o Top producer of $1 mm+ retail sales and Top in bond finance sales
• Development and implementation of all local campaign goals, programs, and operations for
managing territory, as well as oversee Bond Financing Program
• Maintain and develop relationships with High Net Worth and Institutional Investors to secure
substantial investments
• Manage team of Registered Reps, Office Manager, and Administrative Staff, as well as hire staff
• Plan and maintain annual budget and determine appropriate marketing and advertising campaigns
• Identify and secure speakers and potential honorees for events
• Serve as liaison to National Departments
• Recruit and oversee lay leadership positions and manage local councils
• Solicit participation in National Delegations to Israel, Leadership Conferences, National events
Michael S. Yavner Page 2
Safra National Bank of New York, Aventura, FL 2013
Managing Director - Domestic Wealth Management
• Secured $12mm of finance originations
• Develop and integrate a Domestic Wealth Platform into existing International Private Banking
model, including enhancing domestic capabilities and products / offerings
• Manage team of Private Bankers
• Advise International Bankers on US tax issues, estate planning, investment advantages /
disadvantages of various instruments
BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Miami, FL 2010-2012
Senior Director
• Top quartile producer
• Prospect and secure new investment management relationships via presenting risk analysis of
existing portfolios, and presenting asset allocation plans.
• Assist prospects and clients with advanced estate planning ideas. Secure future fee and fiduciary
appointments
• Cross sell banking, mortgage, custody, and cash management / investment accounts
Northern Trust, N.A., Aventura / Miami, Florida 2002-2010
Vice President / Wealth Strategist
• Top quartile nationwide — Top 3 producers consistently Statewide
• Establish relationships with new prospects. Present asset allocation plans, investment solutions
and services in calling presentations to acquire new clients.
• Maintain ongoing contact with clients and promote relationship enhancement opportunities
through knowledge of estate and financial planning matters.
• Cultivate center of influence contacts for referrals and to strengthen Northern competitive
advantage in marketplace.
• Cross sell investment and trust relationships to existing bank clients, as well as cultivate banking
relationships for new deposits and loans
• Cultivate institutional business in the not for profit sector, including institutional custody.
• Assist prospects and clients with estate planning ideas. Secure future fee appointments.
UBS PaineWebber, Aventura, Florida 2000 —2002
Financial Advisor / Retirement Plan Consultant
• Design, develop and deliver marketing campaigns to attract and retain clients. Serve high net
worth clients, corporations, and individual investors.
• Provide information on retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, brokerage services, managed
account services, stocks, fixed income securities, estate planning, insurance, variable annuities,
and lending products.
• Established relations with institutional clients; successfully prospected and landed several defined
benefit and defined contribution plans. Acted as main contact person for accounts.
• Conducted sales meetings for new Financial Advisors and helped train new recruits
Michael S. Yavner
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PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES, Aventura, Florida 1996 —2000
Financial Advisor
• Prospected and serviced individual investors and high net worth clients.
• Gathered assets and developed asset allocation guidelines and implemented strategies to provide
income, enhance wealth, and minimize risk.
• Provide information on brokerage services, stocks, mutual funds, and fixed income securities.
• Consistently met and exceeded asset gathering and sales quotas
• Ranked in top quartile in nation for new trainees.
AT&T, Gainesville, Florida 1995-1996
Assistant Manager / Communications Sales Associate
• Received promotion from sales associate to assistant manager
• Conducted effective sales management meetings and motivated sales associates
PAUL WEST FORD / MITSUBISHI, Gainesville, Florida Summer 1995
Finance Internship
• Extensive overview of dealership sales, finance and sales management.
• Develop and implement sales campaign with dealer / owner
• Sales Finance Manager of the Month
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Science — Business Administration
Major — Marketing / Minor — Finance
LICENSURES / CERTIFICATIONS
CTFA - Certified Trust Financial Advisor — American Bankers Association
Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Life and Variable Annuity
PROFESSIONAL / CHARITABLE AFFILIATIONS
Greater Miami Jewish Federation - Board Member - Chairman of Board, North Dade
AIPAC - Club Member
BlueStar Indexes - Business Advisory Board Member
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center — Membership Chair
Victory School for Children, Vice Chairman - Board Member
Mount Sinai Hospital, Founders Board Member
Aventura Marketing Council, Aventura Young Professionals - Chairman
City of Hope, Walk for Hope - Chairman
American Cancer Society
American Bankers Association
COMPUTER SKILLS
Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Lotus Suite
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manage
DATE: October 11, 2019
SUBJECT: Legislative Program and Priorities (City Manager)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached Legislative
Programs and Priorities for 2020.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
RJW/act
Attachment
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CITY OF AVENTURA
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM AND PRIORITIES
Mayor Enid Weisman
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Commissioner Howard Weinberg
City Manager Ronald J. Wasson
City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath
City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L.
CITY OF AVENTURA
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS AND PRIORITIES
2020
This document is intended to provide direction to the City Manager, City Attorney and
Legislative Lobbyist as to the official City position regarding issues and pending
legislation which would affect the operation of local government. This document further
provides priorities for the acquisition of supplemental funding (grants) for various
programs.
The City of Aventura will endorse and support legislation that will:
1. Support the home rule powers of local government.
2. Provide a dedicated revenue source for Charter School capital improvements at
the same levels provided to the local school boards.
3. Increase educational funding levels for Miami -Dade County Traditional and
Charter public schools in order to meet per pupil State Constitutional
requirements.
4. Amend State law allowing a more economical method of advertising for a public
hearing relating to Comprehensive Plan adoption and/ or amendments.
5. Adopt the 2020 Policy Statement of the Florida League of Cities as applicable to
the City of Aventura
6. Enact a law enabling cities to prohibit smoking at city sponsored events or
activities and/ or at city parks and facilities. Smoking is defined as "any nicotine
delivery device including but not limited to smoking and chewing tobacco.
7. On a state-wide level, ban the use of handheld phones by persons operating
motor vehicles, but allowing hands free phone devices.
8. Preserve municipal authority for red light camera safety programs.
9. Amend Safe Harbor provisions (Fla. Stat. 718.116(1)(b) condos and
720.3085(2)(c) HOAs) to increase the liability of qualified lending institutions to
the lesser of twenty-four (24) months of past due assessments or two percent
(2%) of the original mortgage in the event of a foreclosure plus recovery of
reasonable attorney fees.
10. Support initiatives to address the impact of rising seas on the South Florida area.
11. Fund the design and construction of the proposed westbound Improvements to
the intersection of NE 203 Street/Biscayne Boulevard. Fund the review of
alternatives to improve traffic flow at Miami Gardens Drive and Biscayne
Boulevard Intersection.
12. Support legislation to amend Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, to expressly state
that sovereign immunity constitutes immunity from suit (not just immunity from
liability) to the extent not waived by applicable law.
13. Support the adoption of legislation to restore municipal authority to regulate
drones in order to protect privacy and to protect persons and property within the
municipality.
14. Support funding to reduce traffic congestion by developing alternate
transportation modes.
15. Support Legislation to expressly mandate that school boards share referendum
revenue with municipal charter schools as the tax revenue is collected each year
and to share on a per student basis
The City of Aventura will seek state financial assistance for the following
projects:
1. Funding for Storm Water infrastructure improvements: 213th Street and Yacht Club
Drive. $750,000
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
DATE: October 11, 2019
SUBJECT: Discussion to Support the Miami -Dade School Board's Legislative Session
Platform (Mayor Weisman)
RECOMMENDATION
Mayor Weisman requested the attached be placed on the Workshop Agenda for
discussion.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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Despite Florida's economic challenges during the last several years, Miami -Dade
County Public Schools has delivered compelling student achievement results that are
nationally recognized. The District has earned an "A" rating for two consecutive years
and has had no "F" -rated traditional schools for three consecutive years. However, we
need your ongoing advocacy to continue our progress and success, and we request
your support of the Miami -Dade School Board's legislative platform. The enclosed
platform was adopted at the September 4, 2019, regular School Board meeting for the
upcoming 2020 legislative session. This platform reflects the legislative needs identified
by the School Board and District staff, as well as interested citizens, PTA/PTSA groups,
employee groups, administrators, and other community stakeholders.
We respectfully request your support of The School Board's top priorities for the
upcoming legislative session. These include:
® Increasing the Base Student Allocation (BSA) by five percent, which can be
achieved by discontinuing the policy of rolling back the Required Local Effort
rate;
® Implementing a revised District Cost Differential that takes into account cost
differences integral to educational institutions' opzratiors reflecting such costs as
average teacher salaries, health insurance for employees, property insurance per
FTE, as well housing and transportation costs per FTE;
® Extending the authorization of the locally -voted levy for operating purposes from
four years to 10 years;
® Funding select student programs beyond the 1.0 FTE cap or 25 hours a week,
such as dual enrollment or virtual classes outside the traditional school day and
year; and
® Amending the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Act to expand the pool of
allowable options and the pool of candidates that can serve as school safety
security officers at public schools.
School Board Administration Building - X 450 lei. E. 22nd Ave. - Miami. EL 33 132
305-995-100 - wwwdad-schools.net
On behalf of the students of Miami -Dade County, thank you for your continued support.
I look forward to working with you again.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ms. Iraida R.
Mendez-Cartaya, Associate Superintendent, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Grants
Administration, and Community Engagement, at 305 995-2532.
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cc: School Board Members
School Board Attorney
Superintendent's Cabinet
Sincerely,
lberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2020 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
MISSION/GOAL STATEMENT
The Florida Legislature should establish a five-year strategic plan to restore, stabilize, and increase
funding through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) to achieve at least the national average
in per pupil expenditures to provide the highest quality education and to enable all of our students to be
empowered to lead productive and fulfilling lives as lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
2020 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
FUNDING:
Increase the state's investment in K-12 education by increasing the Base Student Allocation (BSA) by
five percent and discontinue the policy of rolling back the Required Local Effort rate.
Ensure the Funding Compression established during the 2018 legislative session sunsets on June 30,
2020.
Ensure that any changes to the District Cost Differential take into account cost differences integral to
educational institutions' operations reflecting such costs as average teacher salaries, health insurance for
employees, property insurance per FTE, housing, and transportation costs per FTE.
Provide school districts with greater flexibility of its use of Title I funds by separating the indirect cost from
the 10 percent allowable administrative set-aside and increasing the allowable educational services set-
aside to 10 percent.
Fund programs taken by students beyond the 1.0 FTE cap or 25 hours a week such as dual enrollment or
virtual classes outside the traditional school day and year.
Extend the authorization of the locally -voted levy for operating purposes from four years to 10 years.
SCHOOL SECURITY
Fully fund the cost of the requirement of a School Resource Officer (SRO) or School Safety Officer (SSO)
at each public school.
Significantly increase funding for mental health services for students to facilitate the hiring additional
school counselors, social workers, and psychologists.
Provide funding for safety infrastructure needs.
Amend the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Act to:
® Mandate the use of a uniform emergency communication system across all public schools and all
law enforcement agencies within each county for the purpose of critical incident response;
® Ensure alignment of the coding of incidents between Florida Department of Education's School
Environment Safety Incident Report (SESIR) and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
systems;
® Facilitate the requirement of charter schools reporting their SESIR incident data independently of
school districts;
® Require law enforcement agencies to engage with and/or cooperate with school districts and
charters seeking to secure SRO/SSO coverage.
® Expand the pool of allowable options to meet the requirement of a safe schools officer at every
school by adding certified law enforcement officers as qualifying under the guardian program;
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allowing school districts to re-employ retired police officers after one month of retirement without
penalty to their pension; extending the DROP period to eight years for law enforcement officers
serving as a school resource officers; and
® Expand the entities that offer and certify guardian program to include accredited law enforcement
agencies.
Support legislation that ensures school districts are notified when a student is released from any
statewide Baker Act receiving facility and of any felony arrest or formal charges of adult students.
GOVERNANCE:
Oppose legislation that subverts district governance of constitutionally -elected local school boards and
elected or appointed superintendents to supervise all public schools.
Require all publicly funded educational delivery methods to adhere to the same regulatory and funding
standards.
CAPITAL FUNDING:
Support the state fully funding charter school capital outlay.
Ensure that sharing school board's Local Discretionary Capital Outlay levy revenue with charter schools
is permissible and not required for school districts.
SCHOOL READINESS:
Support state funding for a high-quality, full-day Voluntary Pre -Kindergarten (VPK) program that provides
a minimum of 990 hours for all eligible students.
Replace the current VPK assessment with a developmentally appropriate on-going assessment tool to
timely measure children's progress and development, to inform the teachers and parents, and to evaluate
the program's effectiveness.
TEACHER/PERSONNEL SHORTAGE:
Implement and fund strategies such as teacher fellowships and loan forgiveness programs to encourage
and attract talented students to enter the field of education.
Allow school districts to re-employ teachers, other instructional personnel, and substitute teachers after
one month of retirement without penalty to the employee's pension.
Include Pre -K teachers in the list of instructional personnel eligible to extend the Deferred Retirement
Option Program to 96 months.
Amend F.S. 1012.22 to stipulate that performance-based salary adjustments are annual and not
recurring.
ADDITIONAL ISSUES
FUNDING
Require advertising a tax increase only when the cumulative tax millage is greater than the prior levy and
not simply because the ad valorem tax basis generates more proceeds.
Increase the ESE Guarantee Allocation to account for student growth and inflationary costs.
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Eliminate the arbitrary cap on the number of gifted high school students funded.
Provide supplemental funding to create community-based networks that develop, coordinate and provide
quality education, parental training, accessible health care, housing, youth development programs, and
employment opportunities to ensure safe neighborhoods for children and their families.
Restore school districts discretionary lottery to pre -recessionary levels.
Preserve funding that allows M-DCPS to assist refugee and immigrant students and their families or that
negatively impacts our students' ability to obtain an education in Florida.
Allocate funds directed to provide supplemental services and support to at -risk students.
Restore funding for the Digital Classroom Allocation to address new secondary school computer science
requirement and other school technology needs.
ACCOUNTABILITY AND ASSESSMENT REFORM:
Revise the current accountability assessment system to:
Provide a waiver from the passage of the English Language Arts (ELA) requirement for ELL
students who have passed all other high school graduation requirements and have been enrolled
in school less than two consecutive years;
Include the performance of ELL students enrolled in school for more than two years for
accountability on the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA); and
Define goals for ELL and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) subgroups based on achieving
learning gains on state assessments as opposed to achieving proficiency.
Revise the definition of low -performing schools by eliminating the criteria of earning a "B" or higher in the
most recent two years.
Establish required credentials and regulations for Education Advocates who charge fees for their service.
Ensure that the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) test is offered in Haitian Creole.
CHARTER SCHOOLS:
Allow school districts with at least 15 percent of total student enrollment in charter schools to analyze the
need for additional charter schools and/or require new charters to locate in areas to address
overcrowding, provide choice opportunities to students/parents zoned to failing schools, or meet a
specific academic need the school district is not addressing.
Require charter schools to submit facility occupancy and use documentation by the 30th day prior to the
first day of the school year. If unable to meet the deadline, the school may default to an automatic deferral
and planning year.
Support legislation that:
• prohibits applicants with existing schools under academic or financial corrective action plans,
investigation, or some other kind of sanction to apply for an additional charter schools;
• strengthens accountability, protects taxpayers' investment and ensures compliance with charter
school fiduciary responsibilities;
• requires charter schools that have been in operation for less than five years and/or in financial
distress to place funds in an escrow account to cover expenditures associated with closure such
as final audits, legal fees, corporate dissolution, asset retrieve, bankruptcy fines, and the value of
at least one payroll payment.
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Protect taxpayers' interest by attaching a proprietary interest equal to the value of the allocation from the
local discretionary capital outlay levy revenue provided to charter schools, and prohibit charter operators
from personal enrichment from public funds.
SAFETY:
Support legislation that Increased penalties for firing a gun within 1,000 feet of a school and that
establishes penalties for the unsupervised possession of a firearm by a minor.
Support legislation that prohibits the sale of e -cigarettes in misleading forms such as pens and USBs.
Support legislation and state funding to increase awareness of opioid drug use and its impact.
FACILITIES:
Modify the utilization factor for K-8 centers as follows: 100% of Florida Inventory of School Houses for
elementary school student stations, and 95% for middle school student stations.
Exempt school districts from paying ad valorem tax for leased properties similar to charter schools'
exemption.
Secure funding from Section 16 lands sale/exchange for the purchase of the Young Women's Preparatory
Academy.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:
Restore performance-based incentive funding for postsecondary CAPE Industry Credentials.
VIRTUAL EDUCATION:
Eliminate the "written" notification requirement to parents regarding open enrollment in virtual programs
allowing for electronic notification to parents.
CHOICE:
Amend the Hope Scholarships to apply only to "substantiated" incidents of harassment, bullying, battery,
etc.
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Funding
Fully fund the class size reduction requirement while providing increases to the BSA and other
components of the FEFP.
Examine Florida's tax structure and phase out sales tax exemptions for non-essential goods and services;
ensure that internet sales remit necessary sales tax to Florida.
Oppose the imposition of unfunded, state -mandated expenditures.
Support maximum flexibility in the use of categorical funds and all funds appropriated.
Maintain the integrity of the FEFP and equity of funding among school districts.
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Oppose any prescribed expenditure such as the "65 percent solution" as a mandate in the Florida
Constitution and further oppose any such legislation, unless established as a spending goal with the
definition of expenditures, to include all instructional support expenditures.
Support equivalent supplemental funding for the participation and the attainment of a diploma for
Advanced Placement, Cambridge (AICE), and International Baccalaureate programs.
Oppose legislation that increases the sovereign immunity liability limits on governmental agencies.
Commit to long-term funding stability for teacher performance pay and teacher evaluation systems.
Allow school districts to locally establish contract provisions inclusive of cost structures with
postsecondary institutions related to the delivery of dual enrollment.
Increase ESE per -pupil funding to account for both student growth and inflationary cost particularly in
level 254 and 255 to provide early identification and intervention services for students with autism.
Support grant funding to create new and innovative programs and academies.
Fully fund the extension of the school year by 25 instructional days for the lowest -performing elementary
schools in lieu of extending the school day.
Support funding to offer an extended school year beyond 180 days for all students.
Maintain the current required employers' contribution rate to the Florida Retirement System by absorbing
any planned increase in local employers' contribution.
Support state funding for the administration of college entrance exams, SAT or ACT, during school days.
Oppose any further compression of the Discretionary Millage.
Ensure that required sharing of referenda monies with charter schools remains prospective for any
referendum passed after July 1, 2019.
Support funding for Adults with Disabilities.
Restore funding for New World School of the Arts.
Fully fund school districts' instructional materials needs.
Support increased funding to meet the demands for workforce skills development programs.
Establish that performance-based salary adjustments are annual and not recurring.
Capital Funding
Provide adequate school construction funding to support new and existing facilities, technology,
maintenance, land acquisition and class size reduction needs through the establishment of long-term,
stable and recurring revenue sources to fulfill the state's educational facility needs.
Fully fund the Public Education Capital Outlay Program that involves construction and maintenance
programs for public school districts and ensures that school districts receive their fair share.
Oppose any further reduction in capital millage available to school districts for the purpose of balancing
the operating budget.
Oppose any attempt to equalize the capital outlay levy.
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Oppose the deletion of impact fees unless replaced with another revenue source.
Expand the allowable use of a locally voted upon sales tax to include operating expenses that maintain,
renovate, or repair existing school facilities or maintain, secure, or upgrade school technology equipment.
Governance
Oppose legislation that subverts district governance of constitutionally elected local school boards and
elected or appointed superintendents.
Oppose legislation that modifies the governance structure of The School Board of Miami -Dade County,
Florida.
Oppose legislation that breaks up large school districts.
Oppose term limits for school board members.
Restore school board authority over travel providing greater flexibility to carry out its duties.
Charter Schools
Oppose any changes to current requirements regarding charter conversion of traditional public schools
that dilute the role of parents, teachers, and community stakeholders.
Establish a level playing field for traditional public schools by extending the current statutory flexibility
such as the exemption from State Education Required Facilities (SREF), categorical funding,
accountability, class size reduction compliance and related penalties assessed on charter schools.
Support capital funding for charter schools that:
® Creates neither a reduction of funding to traditional public schools in operating or capital funding
nor a requirement for additional taxing mandate on the local school district;
® Requires public input; and
® Protects taxpayers' investment ensuring that capital funding be spent only on assets that can be
returned to the public school district.
Require charter schools that receive capital outlay funding to serve as hurricane evacuation shelters.
Oppose any legislation that reduces school board authority over charter schools, such as alternate
authorizers or the establishment of charter school systems to serve as Local Educational Agencies.
Support legislation that promotes transparent student recruitment strategies, application processes and
enrollment lotteries, and supports enrollment equity of educationally disadvantaged students and
underserved/underrepresented students.
Choice
Support increased accountability measures for all publicly -funded school choice options.
Oppose all publicly funded programs that lack equitable and sufficient accountability measures.
Oppose implementation of additional or any increases in funding of choice programs while requiring more
accountability from schools receiving Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTCS) funding.
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Academics
Oppose legislation that would limit offering gifted programs to eligible high school students.
Require the state to provide a minimum of one-year lead time on new state requirements for school
districts.
Maintain the current dual delivery system of post -secondary programs.
Support adding the attainment of the Advanced Placement Capstone diploma as one of the eligibility
requirements for Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Ensure charter and private schools receiving public monies adhere to the same teacher certification,
student placement, and progression policies to ensure compliance with federal and state accountability
requirements.
Support requiring health education to include human trafficking.
Student Safety/Wellness
Support legislation that proposes a "slowing down zone" within an area prior to entering a school zone.
Support funding to provide training for students, parents, teachers, school administrators, counseling
staff, and volunteers to learn how to recognize behaviors that lead to bullying and harassment.
Ensure any casino authorized in Florida is at least 1,000 feet from a school or land designated for school
purpose.
Ensure that the sale of low -THC edibles is precluded within 1,000 feet of a school.
Support legislation that precludes a child victim or witness to a crime be subjected to a discovery
deposition in any criminal court proceeding.
Support telemedicine legislation that facilitates effective and efficient use of technology to provide health
services to schools minimizing the length of time students are out of school due to illness.
Support efforts to limit navigation apps from directing traffic to neighborhoods away from major highways
or streets.
Support legislation that incorporates the instruction of the dangers and signs of human trafficking as part
of health education and funding for the development of an awareness campaign to educate students and
parents on the dangers and signs of human trafficking providing information concerning approaches used
by traffickers, and behavior that should be reported to authorities.
Cybersecurity
Establish a statewide taskforce to share best practices and guidelines to protect student, parent, and
employee information.
Public Meetings
Amend state statutes to clarify that meeting with legislators to advocate for the Board's legislative
priorities is not a violation of the Sunshine.
Support the elimination of the requirement for a school boards to hold a separate public hearing meeting
prior to adopting its instructional materials.
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
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DATE: October 11, 2019
SUBJECT: Discussion of Electric Shuttle (Commissioner Weinberg)
RECOMMENDATION
Commissioner Weinberg requested the attached be placed on the Workshop Agenda
for discussion and the following links be provided to you:
www.ridefreebee.com
www.thefreeride.com
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
RJW/act
CC01832-19