04-02-1996 CC Meeting Agenda
CITY OF A VENTURA
City Council
Arthur Snyder, Mayor
Arthur Berger
Jay Beskin
Ken Cohen
Harry Holzberg
Jeffrey Perlow
Patricia Rogers-Libert
COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 2, 1996 - 7 P.M.
AGENDA
AVENTURA HOSPITAL MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING
21110 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD SUITE 101
A VENTURA, FLORIDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.
AGENDA:
APPROV AL/DEFERRALS/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
SUBSTITUTIONSIWITHDRA W ALS
5.
ELECTION OF VICE-MAYOR
6.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: NONE
7.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
8.
9.
B.
C.
D.
APRIL 2, 1996
ORDINANCES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING INTERIM ORDINANCE CONCERNING ZONING,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.03 AND 8.06 OF THE CITY
CHARTER, AMENDING METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY
ZONING CODE AS APPLICABLE TO CITY OF A VENTURA
TO SUBSTITUTE CITY COUNCIL FOR COUNTY AGENCIES
AND OFFICIALS, DESIGNATING ZONING OFFICIAL,
PROVIDING FOR ZONING COMPLIANCE REVIEW,
PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY OF CITY COUNCIL;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AN EFFECTIVE DATE
AND DURATION; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
[REQUIRES FIVE (5) AFFIRMATIVE VOTES]
(EMERGENCY ORDINANCE REVISING APPLICABLE
COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCES)
RESOLUTIONS
A.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
A VENTURA, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING INITIAL SCHEDULE
FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
A VENTURA, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER TO PROVIDE STANDARD OF
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE TO GOVERN CITY
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
A VENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING LEASE FOR
TEMPORARY OFFICE SPACE FOR THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
A VENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A
TEMPORARY SECRETARY AND THE LEASING OF OFFICE
EQUIPMENT ON A TEMPORARY BASIS; PROVIDING
DETERMINATION OF IMPRACTICABILITY AS TO
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H.
I.
APRIL 2, 1996
COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
[REQUIRES FIVE (5) AFFIRMATIVE VOTES]
E.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION OF
LEASE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE OFFICE SPACE FOR THE
CITY WITHIN THE GREAT WESTERN BANK BUILDING IN
A VENTURA, FLORIDA AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
F.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
A VENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
LIABILITY AND WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE
COVERAGE FOR PROTECTION OF THE CITY AND ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING
DETERMINATION OF IMPRACTICABILITY AS TO
COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR SUCH INSURANCE SERVICES
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
[REQUIRES FIVE (5) AFFIRMATIVE VOTES]
G.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
A VENTURA, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT
OF CITY OF A VENTURA ACCOUNTS WITH QUALIFIED
PUBLIC DEPOSITORY; PROVIDING FOR A DEPOSIT OF
FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR NECESSARY SIGNATORIES ON
SUCH ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF CHECKS
AND PAYMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
A VENTURA, FLORIDA REQUESTING THE METROPOLITAN
DADE COUNTY PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND
REGULATION DEPARTMENT, THE ZONING APPEALS
BOARD, AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
TO DEFER ACTION ON PENDING PLANNING AND ZONING
MATTERS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA SO AS TO ENABLE THE CITY TO
PARTICIPATE THEREON AND/OR TO ASSUME
GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTION OF PLANNING AND
ZONING MATTERS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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10.
11.
APRIL 2, 1996
AVENTURA, FLORIDA REQUESTING METROPOLITAN
DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
OTHER BUSINESS
A.
MOTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH WEISS SEROTA
& HELFMAN FOR INTERIM LEGAL SERVICES
B.
MOTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR SNYDER,
COUNCILMEMBER ROGERS-LIBERT AND WEISS SEROTA
& HELFMAN TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH
METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY FOR COMPREHENSIVE
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR TRANSITION
OF SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS FROM METROPOLITAN
DADE COUNTY TO CITY OF A VENTURA
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1)
2)
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES (MAYOR SNYDER)
EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT (COUNCILMAN BERGER)
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CITY COUNCIL
3)
B.
CITY MANAGER
C.
CITY CLERK
D.
CITY ATTORNEY
1)
PROCEDURE FOR PUBLICATION OF
MEETINGS AND POSTING OF NOTICES
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF AGENDA ITEMS:
NOON ON THE PRECEDING WEDNESDAY
2)
PREPARATION OF AGENDA
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APRIL 2, 1996
3)
INTERIM CLERK
4)
STATUS OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY
12.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
13. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGSIEVENTS
TUESDAY, APRIL 09, 1996 7 P.M.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1996 7 P.M.
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1996 7 P.M.
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1996 7 P.M.
14. ADJOURNMENT
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 Teresa Smith, Weiss Serota &
Helfinan, 854-0800, not later than two days prior to such proceeding.
Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Council 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.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING INTERIM ORDINANCE CONCERNING
ZONING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.03 AND 8.06 OF
THE CITY CHARTER, AMENDING METROPOLITAN DADE
COUNTY ZONING CODE AS APPLICABLE TO CITY OF
AVENTURA TO SUBSTITUTE CITY COUNCIL FOR COUNTY
AGENCIES AND OFFICIALS, DESIGNATING ZONING
OFFICIAL, PROVIDING FOR ZONING COMPLIANCE
REVIEW, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY OF CITY
COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City Council of the City of
Aventura to initiate procedures for the assumption of regulatory
jurisdiction by the municipality, including zoning and planning
matters; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to enact a transitional ordinance on
an emergency basis
to be effective immediately for an initial
period of no longer than ninety days after adoption; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the enactment of this
ordinance is necessary on an emergency basis so as to protect the
public health, safety and welfare of the residents and inhabitants
of the City of Aventura and to implement the jurisdiction of the
City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
Emerqencv declared.
Pursuant to City Charter
Section 8.06, an emergency is hereby declared for adoption of this
ordinance, as described in the recitals set forth above, which are
hereby incorporated herein.
Section 2.
That a zoning and planning transitional ordinance
is hereby adopted to read as follows:
(a)
(b)
Zoninq Official; Countv staff; provisions in
effect. Chapter 33 of the County Code, Zoning,
as made applicable to the City pursuant to the
provisions of section 8.03 of the City
Charter, is hereby amended to substitute the
City Council in the place and stead of County
officials, boards or committees, including but
not limited to the Board 'of County
Commissioners, the Director of Planning,
Development and Regulation and the Zoning
Appeals Board, so that all zoning review of
building permit applications, zoning
variances, special exceptions, and other
quasi-judicial action shall be taken by the
Councilor by the person delegated such
authority by the Council pursuant to
subsection (b). The County staff shall perform
those functions for the City as may be
provided by agreement between the City and the
County. Except as otherwise provided in this
ordinance, the provisions of Chapter 33,
Zoning, of the County Code, as made applicable
to the City to the extent required by section
8.03 of the Charter, shall remain in full
force and effect until otherwise modified or
replaced by the City Council.
Zoninq compliance review and approval;
standards; authoritv to qrant variances. etc.
The Council may delegate to an individual from
time to time, by resolution, the authority and
responsibility to review and process all
permit applications for zoning compliance and
to show zoning approval by a stamp or mark
with signature on all copies of applications
and plans pursuant to agreement between Dade
County, Florida, and the City of Aventura, or
as otherwise may be subsequently provided. The
standards and criteria set forth in chapter 33
of the County Code, and as otherwise provided
in the codes, ordinances, resolutions and laws
made applicable pursuant to section 8.03 of
the City Charter, shall constitute the
standards and criteria which shall govern
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(c)
performance of the duties delegated pursuant
to this section. The authority of the Council
to grant zoning variances, special exceptions,
or to amend the provisions of the zoning codes
shall not be delegated under this ordinance.
Record of zoninq compliance review actions;
appeal. A list of zoning compliance review
actions completed by the delegate of the
Council shall be maintained in the Office of
the City Clerk. If any aggrieved applicant or
other aggrieved person provides written notice
of the appeal of such action to the City Clerk
within seven days after zoning compliance
review action is taken by the delegate of the
Council, the Council shall promptly review
such action under the standards and criteria
referenced in this section. The decision of
the Council shall be final, subject to
judicial review by writ of certiorari to the
extent provided by law or other method of
judicial review provided by law.
Section 3.
Severabilitv.
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.
This ordinance shall be effective
Effective Date.
Section 4.
as an emergency ordinance immediately upon adoption at its first
and only reading, and shall thereafter be effective for a period of
no longer than ninety days after adoption, subject to re-adoption,
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renewal or continuation as provided by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ----- day of April, 1996.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
VICE MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA ESTABLISHING INITIAL
SCHEDULE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.01 of the City Charter of the
City of Aventura,
the City Council shall hold at least eleven
regular monthly meetings in each calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that during the transition
period for the initiation and development of Aventura municipal
government and services, it may be necessary for the City Council
to meet on a weekly basis; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a schedule for
such meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE MEMBERS OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That the City Council shall meet each week on
Tuesday, at 7 p.m. at the Aventura Hospital Medical Arts Building
in the City of Aventura, Florida, for the purpose of considering
the business and items of the City Council and shall hold such
other or additional meetings as established by the City Council
pursuant to Section 4.01 of the City Charter.
Section 2.
That this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
day of April, 1996.
ARTHUR SNYDER, MAYOR
VICE MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER TO PROVIDE STANDARD OF
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE TO GOVERN CITY COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City Council to adopt rules
of procedure as authorized by Section 4.01(b) of the City Charter
of the City of Aventura; and
WHEREAS,
the
City
Council
finds
that
the
parliamentary
procedures provided by Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised 1990
Edition
provides
a well-recognized
and established method of
procedure for the conduct of City Council meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE MEMBERS OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
The City Council hereby adopts and designates
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised 1990 Edition, to serve as the
rules of procedure for the meetings of the City Council of the City
of Aventura,
in accordance with Section 4.01(b)
of
the City
Charter.
Section 2.
That this
Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
day of April, 1996.
ARTHUR SNYDER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
VICE MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING LEASE FOR
TEMPORARY OFFICE SPACE FOR THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of Aventura to obtain
office space for the conduct of municipal operations on a temporary
basis, pending securing of a long-term location for the City's
municipal offices; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that suitable office space is
available on a temporary basis at 2750 Northeast 187th Street in
Aventura.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE MEMBERS OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That the temporary lease of space consisting of
three offices located at 2750 Northeast 187th Street for office
facilities for the City of Aventura is hereby approved, and the
Mayor is authorized to execute a lease providing for a one-month
term at a rental rate of $1,500.00, once said lease is approved as
to legal form and sufficiency by the City Attorney.
Section 2.
That the appropriation and payment of funds for
such office lease is hereby provided.
Section 3.
That this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
VICE MAYOR
day of April, 1996.
ARTHUR SNYDER, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF
A TEMPORARY SECRETARY AND THE LEASING OF
OFFICE EQUIPMENT ON A TEMPORARY BASIS;
PROVIDING DETERMINATION OF IMPRACTICABILITY AS
TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,
it is necessary for the City of Aventura to make
arrangements for the acquisition of temporary secretarial services
pending the hiring of staff personnel and for the temporary leasing
of necessary office equipment pending the acquisition of City
equipment.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is impracticable to
prepare detailed specifications and solicit competitive proposals
for temporary secretarial services or office equipment, since these
services and equipment are needed immediately to commence municipal
functions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE MEMBERS OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That the Mayor is hereby authorized to retain a
person or firm to provide temporary secretarial services for the
Mayor and City Council in the conduct of municipal activities for
the City of Aventura, as an independent contractor, and to lease
necessary office equipment on a temporary basis for the performance
of municipal clerical activities on behalf of the City of Aventura.
Section 2.
That the contract for acquisition of temporary
secretarial
services
and
lease
of
office
equipment
shall
be
reviewed by the City Attorney for legal form and sufficiency prior
to execution by the Mayor.
Section 3.
That the appropriation and payment of funds for
such services and equipment is hereby provided.
Section 4.
That this
Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
day of April, 1996.
ARTHUR SNYDER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
VICE MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION
OF LEASE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE OFFICE SPACE FOR
THE CITY WITHIN THE GREAT WESTERN BANK
BUILDING IN AVENTURA, FLORIDA AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of Aventura to establish
an office and headquarters from which to conduct the municipal
government of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Great Western Bank
Building is a convenient location for the City offices; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to negotiate the provisions of a
lease agreement to secure such office space, to be submitted to the
City Council for consideration and approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE MEMBERS OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That Mayor Snyder and Councilman Cohen are hereby
authorized to negotiate the terms of a lease agreement to provide
for
office
space within
the
Great
Western
Bank
Building
in
Aventura,
Florida for utilization by the City of Aventura for
municipal purposes.
Section 2.
That the lease agreement negotiated, as provided
in Section 1 above, shall be presented to the City Council for
consideration and approval, once approved by the City Attorney as
to form and legal sufficiency.
Section 3.
That this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
VICE MAYOR
day of April, 1996.
ARTHUR SNYDER, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF LIABILITY AND WORKER'S COMPENSATION
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PROTECTION OF THE CITY
AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES;
PROVIDING DETERMINATION OF IMPRACTICABILITY AS
TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR SUCH INSURANCE
SERVICES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of Aventura to obtain
liability insurance coverage and worker's compensation insurance
coverage so as to protect the City and its officers, agents and
employees from liability; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is impracticable to
solicit competitive bids or proposals for such insurance services
upon
detailed
specifications,
because
of
the
necessity
to
immediately obtain and implement such insurance coverage; and
WHEREAS,
the
City
Council
finds
that
acceptance
of
the
insurance coverage proposal submitted by the Florida League of
Cities, as attached hereto as Exhibit "A," is in the best interest
of the City of Aventura.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE MEMBERS OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That the liability and worker's compensation
insurance proposal
submitted by the Florida League of Cities,
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A," is hereby
approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to purchase and to
accept such insurance coverage on behalf of the City of Aventura,
and the appropriation and payment of funds for such insurance is
hereby provided.
Section
2.
That
this
Resolution
shall
become
effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
day of April, 1996.
ARTHUR SNYDER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
VICE MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO LE~CIENCY:
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Aventura, FL. 33180
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It was a pleasure speaking to you today and learning of your involvement with the
newly incorporated City of Aventura. The Florida League of Cities administers four
distinct self-insurance funds (liability, worker'S compensation, health, and pension) for
governmental entities (cities, counties, taxing districts) and would welcome the
opportunity to provide coverage for Aventura. Our present membership totals
approximately 500 entities statewide and we recently wrote coverage for Florida's
other newest municipalities of Ft. Myers Beach. DeBary, Deltona, and Wellington.
I understand the elected officials will take office March 28. 1996 at which time
General Liability and Public Officials Liability, at minimum, will be required. For your
information, our premiums for these would be as follows:
Limit of Liabilitv
.. Annual Premium
$1 ,000,000
$5,000,000
$1,500
$2,000
"These are minimum premiums and would be subject to adjustment based on actual
exposure basis such as operating expenditures and payrolls.
Undoubtedly, Aventura will also want to consider membership into both the Florida
League of Cities and Dade County League of Cities organizations. Ms. Lynn Tipton
of our Tallahassee office can assist yOU in this regard and can be reached at 1-800-
342-8112.
I've enclosed information on our insurance programs in addition to the League's
general services.
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Comp<nsation)
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR
ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY OF AVENTURA ACCOUNTS
WITH QUALIFIED PUBLIC DEPOSITORY; PROVIDING
FOR A DEPOS IT OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR
NECESSARY SIGNATORIES ON SUCH ACCOUNTS;
PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF CHECKS AND PAYMENTS;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of Aventura to establish
accounts with a qualified public depository for the purpose of the
deposit and subsequent expenditure of municipal funds of the City
of Aventura, including but not limited to, the initial expenditures
authorized by Section 8.08 of the City Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE MEMBERS OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That the Mayor is hereby authorized to establish
accounts with a financial institution qualified pursuant to Chapter
280, Florida Statutes, to serve as a depository of public funds.
Section 2.
That the Mayor and each Councilmember shall serve
as authorized signatories for the accounts established pursuant to
Section 1 of this Resolution, provided, however, that no check or
withdrawal shall be issued or made unless signed by both the Mayor
or Vice Mayor and one other Councilmember and authorized by the
City Council.
Section 3.
That prior to the initial deposit into such
accounts, the City shall provide notice to the State Treasurer as
required by Section 280.17(4), F.S.
Section 4.
That once a City Manager and staff are retained by
the City, the City Council may prescribe further conditions and
requirements concerning the deposit of funds, issuance of checks or
withdrawal of funds.
Section 5.
That this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
day of April, 1996.
ARTHUR SNYDER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
VICE MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA REQUESTING THE
METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT
AND REGULATION DEPARTMENT, THE ZONING APPEALS
BOARD, AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
TO DEFER ACTION ON PENDING PLANNING AND ZONING
MATTERS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA SO AS TO ENABLE THE CITY TO
PARTICIPATE THEREON AND/OR TO ASSUME
GOVERNMENTAL JURISDICTION OF PLANNING AND
ZONING MATTERS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, prior to the incorporation of the City of Aventura
and the election of the City Council of the City of Aventura,
planning and zoning decisions wi thin the territory comprising
Aventura were processed and adjudicated by the Metropolitan Dade
County Planning, Development and Regulation Department,
Zoning
Appeals Board and Board of County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the institution of municipal government for the City
of
Aventura
enables
the
City
to
participate
in
or
assume
governmental jurisdiction over planning and zoning matters pending
or arising within the City of Aventura in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate that planning and
zoning matters pending with agencies or offices of Metropolitan
Dade County be deferred by such County agencies or offices and,
where appropriate, be remanded to the jurisdiction of the City of
Aventura, so as to enable the City to participate in, or determine
such matters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE MEMBERS OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That the Planning,
Development and Regulation
Department of Metropolitan Dade County, the Zoning Appeals Board of
Metropolitan Dade county and the Board of County Commissioners are
hereby requested to defer action upon any planning and zoning
matters within the City of Aventura presently pending before such
agencies and, where appropriate, to remand such planning and zoning
matters to the City of Aventura, as requested by the City,
for
determination.
Section 2.
That the Mayor and City Attorney are hereby
authorized to take all action necessary to implement the provisions
of this Resolution,
including securing any necessary interlocal
agreement with Dade County for the provision of County staff
assistance and service in processing of planning and zoning matters
and
to
obtain
the
services
of
the
Department
of
Planning,
Development and Regulation.
Section
3.
That
this
Resolution
shall
become
effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
day of April, 1996.
ARTHUR SNYDER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
VICE MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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03/28/96
13,27
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METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
.ID
~A
VI'
STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER
March 28, 1996
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION
111 NW 1ST STREET
SUITE 1110
MIAMI FLORIDA 331211-1974
(305) 375-2500
FAX (305) 375-27115
Mr. Arthur Berger
1000 Island Boulevard Suite 512
Williams Island
AveDtum, FL 33160
re: Zoning hearing appJicatians filed with Metro-Dade County Dept. of Planning, Development &
Regulation
Dear Mr. Berger:
At your request this oflice has reviewed the zoning bearing appJications for properties within the
boundaries of the City of A ventUra which have been filed and cnm:ntly are in the hearing process.
The following is a listing and brief description of said applica1ions:
File # ~ ~ ~
95-604 Ba:mes & Noble 18815 Biscayne Bcmlcvard scheduled
(4-18-96
County
Commission)
95-484 Bimrings Building 18400 N.E. 28 Court pending
95-627 Jiffy Lube 19505 BiscayneBcmlcvard schcdulcd
(4-17-96
Zoning Appeals
Board)
95-555 JackDaw E. DixieHwy. &N.E. 214 St. pcnding
95-660 Tumbc:ny C. Club 19999 W. Coun1ty Club Dr. pending
95-541 HOoters 20301 Biscayne Bcmlcvard pending
95-336 Aventma Acquisition 20801-03 Biscayne Blvd. scheduled
(4-17-96
Zoning Appeals
Board)
96-155 Miami Beach Heahbcare N.E. 211 St. & 27 Ave. pcnding
03/28/96
13: <0
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Artbnr Berger
March 28, 1996
Page Two
Please feel free to COIItact me on any questions you may have regarding these applicatiaos. I look. fOrward
to working wÏIh you on these ami other zoning matters.
Yoars truly,
¡:Iflt dAU. . ~
Diane O'Quinn Williams
Supervisor
Zoning Hearings Section
cc: Richard Weiss, Esquire
2655 S. Baysbore Drive
Miami, FL 3 313 3
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA REQUESTING METROPOLITAN
DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,
certain intersections located wi thin the City of
Aventura, Florida, as described on Exhibit A attached hereto, are
adversely impacted by traffic congestion; and
WHEREAS, an enhancement of law enforcement services providing
for greater enforcement of traffic regulations and the guidance of
traffic will serve to mitigate traffic congestion and will benefit
motorists and pedestrians within the City of Aventura.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE MEMBERS OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section
1.
That
the
Metropolitan
Dade
County
Police
Department is hereby requested to provide enhanced police presence
and law enforcement services at those intersections within the City
of Aventura,
as described on Exhibit
"A"
attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
Section
2.
That
this
Resolution
shall
become
effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
day of April, 1996.
ARTHUR SNYDER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
VICE MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
EXHIBIT "A"
[To be completed at Council Meeting]
WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
266S SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE
SUITE 204
L. ROBERT ELIAS
EOWARD G. GUEDES
STEPHEN J. HELFMAN
GILBERTO PASTORIZA
BARBARA j. RIESBERG
ELLEN N.SAUL'
GAIL D. SEROTA'
JOSEPH H. SEROTA
RICHARD JAY WEISS
DAVID M. WOLPIN
STEVEN W. ZELKOWITZ
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133
-
TELEPHONE (305) 854,0800
BROWARD OFFICE
BBB EAST LAS OLAS BOULEVARD
SUITE 710
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33301
TELECDPIER (305) 854,2323
March 29, 1996
TELEPHONE (305) 763'IIB"
'OF COUNSEL
Honorable Mayor and Council
City of Aventura
Aventura, Florida
Re:
Fee Aqreement With Weiss Serota & Helfman, P,A.
Dear Mayor Snyder and Councilmembers:
We are pleased that you wish to engage our Firm to perform
legal services for the City of Aventura. From our experience, we
have found that clients appreciate a frank and open discussion and
understanding of the services that we will perform and the basis
upon which they will be expected to pay for those services.
This letter is intended to set forth our understanding as to
the nature and scope of the legal services we have agreed to render
for you, the amount of our fees for those services, the manner in
which our fees for those services shall be determined and the terms
upon which you will make payment.
1. Nature of Leqal Services. You have engaged us to provide
general legal services for the City of Aventura.
2. Fees for Services. You will be charged and agree to pay
for our services at the rate of $150 per hour for all attorneys,
together with applicable taxes, if any. It is our practice to
charge for actual time expended on your behalf, but not less than
2/10ths of an hour for each activity, We will attend one evening
Councilor Committee meeting and one daytime Councilor Committee
meeting each month at no charge. We will not charge for telephone
calls relating to general City matters between any member of our
Firm and any member of the City staff or City Council.
3. Costs. In addition to the fees discussed in paragraph 2,
we anticipate that certain expenses may be incurred and advanced on
your behalf. These expenses may include filing fees, recording
costs, out-of-town travel expenses, delivery charges, long distance
telephone charges, photocopies (xerox), special postage (express
mail, certified mail and the like), computer research charges,
Honorable Mayor and Council
March 29, 1996
Page 2
court reporter expenses (including cost of transcript and court
reporter's fee for attendance), court costs (such as filing fees,
service of process, newspaper publication costs, subpoena costs,
witness fees, recording fees, etc.), accounting and appraisal fees,
fees and expenses of experts necessary to assist in the preparation
and hearing of your case, investigation costs, word processing
fees, computer charges and applicable lobbyist registration fees.
In addition to our fees for legal services, you agree to pay us for
such out-of-pocket expenditures. In the event unusually large
costs or advances are anticipated, we reserve the right to require
an additional cost deposit from you prior to undertaking the
expenditures of funds on your behalf.
4. Payment of Fees and Costs. Our invoices will be
submitted to you on a monthly basis and each invoice will be due
and payable when rendered. You must understand that if any invoice
remains unpaid for more than 30 days after it is rendered, we
reserve the right, in our discretion (subject to court approval, if
necessary), to cease to provide further legal services to you. You
will, however, be liable to us for the payment of any fees earned
and any costs incurred by us to that time, together with any
applicable taxes. In the event we are ultimately required to bring
suit to collect any unpaid fees and costs, you understand that you
will be required to pay reasonable attorneys' fees as well as legal
interest on the amount of any fees and costs due us. You further
understand that we have the right to retain any and all files,
papers and other property coming into our possession in connection
with our engagement without any liability to you until we have been
paid all costs, fees and interest due us under this agreement. You
also agree to the imposition of a charging lien for any monies due
us on all real and personal property that is preserved, protected
or obtained as a result of the representation undertaken herein.
Interest at the rate of 12% per annum will be added to any invoice
which remains unpaid for more than 30 days after it is rendered.
5. Termination of Representation. We will serve at the
pleasure of the City Council and may be terminated at any time.
6. Representation of Other Clients. We are bound by rules
of legal ethics not to represent any client if the representation
of that client will be directly adverse to the interests of another
client unless each such client consents to such representation
after consultation. If this letter is addressed to more than one
person, your signature of this letter will constitute such consent
from each of you with respect to the matter or matters specifically
described in the paragraph of this letter entitled "Nature of Legal
Services."
Please be advised that from time to time we are called upon by
clients to represent them as to requests for various approvals and
WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A.
Honorable Mayor and Council
March 29, 1996
Page 3
as to other matters with respect to your City. You recognize and
acknowledge that by signing this letter, you will be deemed to have
waived any potential conflict of interest in our representation of
those clients, and so long as such representation is not in an
adversarial position to the City.
7. Fees for Other Services. In the event you ask us to
render legal services with respect to other matters, in the absence
of a written agreement specifically addressing that representation,
the other matters will be handled on an hourly basis, and fees and
costs will be payable under the same terms and conditions as
provided for in paragraph 2 of this letter.
8. Commencement of Representation. If the foregoing is
agreeable to you, please acknowledge your understanding and
agreement by signing this letter and delivering it to us, together
with payment of the retainer and/or cost deposit set forth above,
if any.
We appreciate your confidence in our Firm and we assure you
that we will make every effort to perform our services in a prompt
and efficient manner.
Very truly yours,
WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A.
By:
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AGREED AND ACCEPTED on
, 1996.
CITY OF AVENTURA
By:
Mayor Arthur Snyder
RJW\tms\328001
WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A.
March 27, 1")'36
Richard Jay Weiss, Esq.
2665 South 8aY9hor~ Drive
Suite 204
r'li<!1mi, FL 331;33
Dear Richard:
rlea~e be advised
Affairs Board.
Thank you.
Sinc~rely,
't-~
Arthur S. Berger, J.D.
ARTHUR S. ÐE'RGFR,J.D.
1000 Island Blvd. *512
Aventura, FL 33160
(305) '336-1408
that
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as!E>ignment
CC: Mayor Arthur I. Snyder
to the
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of MArch 2.6, 1996 reøc<rÒíYlq OommÎttee preference,.
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From
Honorable Mayor & Council members
Patricia RogerS-Libert~/.
Chair, Special Commit,
".
April2,1996
To
Date
Subject
Update: City Staffing
Please accept this memorandum as an preliminary report regarding the mis-
sion of the Special Committee, which includes Mr. Beskin, Mr. Perlow and
myself
City ManaQer
We have reviewed criteria for the position of City Manager. A draft is cur-
rently under review by the Committee, and is expected to be presented for
the full Council consideration at its meeting of April 8, 1996,
We have received the resumes sent to Senator Gwen Margolis, in re-
sponse to the ICMA advertisement. A total of 50 resumes were received,
The resumes are in the process of being copied for Mr. Beskin and Mr.
Perlow.
The Council has also received some resumes directly for the position of
City Manager. These will be included for review and initial screening to
obtain additional information, where necessary.
We will begin review of the resumes at next Monday's Special Committee
meeting,
Once the Council has concurred on the criteria at Tuesday's Council
meeting, we will determine if any of the applicants meet the criteria, and
schedule initial interviews.
If no applicants meet the criteria, we recommend that the position be
readvertised. Based upon publication dates, the Committee will recom-
mend either a Statewide or Regional search.
We estimate the time table for selection of a City Manager as follows:
Eligible Candidates from current pool: June 1
Readvertisement necessary: August 1
Interim Solutions:
The Committee is exploring alternatives available to assist the Council in car-
rying out its responsibilities during the interim period. These alternatives in-
clude:
Update: City Staffing
Recruitment of an interim administrator.
The League of City has a "Range Rider" Program: of retired City
Managers. These individuals are available to assist emerging cities
and cities currently experiencing managerial problems, at a nominal
fee or form free.
As we are already aware, retired and/or former City and County Ad-
ministrators may be available, at a substantial fee, to provide consulta-
tion to the Council.
Staff from other Cities may be available assist with some of the day-to-
day start up activities, such as purchasing or leasing furniture and
equipment, developing Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Re-
quests for Bids (RFBs), obtaining Federal Identification Number, es-
tablishing local accounts at Office Depots and other State and County
approved vendors, and so on. Mr. Roberto City Manager of North Mi-
ami Beach, and John Stunson, City Manager of North Lauderdale
have already offered assistance.
There are many consultants available to provide assistance with spe-
cific detailed tasks, such as preparation of budgets.
The Special Committee will include a fuller, more detailed range of options
with our report.
City Attorney:
The Special Committee has recommended the hiring of Richard Weiss and
his firm, and is in the process of developing and RFQ for permanent City
Attorney services. The RFQ will permit applications of both firms and indi-
viduals.
City Clerk:
The Special Committee has contacted Harvey Ruvin, Clerk of the Courts,
and is in the process of contacting the League of Cities, to obtain the serv-
ices of a temporary City Clerk. The advertisement for City Clerk is in proc-
ess and will be ready for review within the next three weeks.
Secretary/Administrative Assistant:
The Special Committee proposes the following for Council adoption:
That the Council retain the services of Arlene Hirshhorn as a full
time interim Assistant, with the responsibilities as outlined in the
attached at a rate to be negotiated by the Mayor and City Attor-
ney; further, that the Council retain the services of Helen Bonas,
a retired Secretary to the Mayor and Council of the City of North
Miami, on a part time basis no to exceed 20 hours a week, at a
rate not to exceed $17 an hour, to assist with establishing the
Update: City Staffing
Council office and relations with Dade County, the City Attorney
and other entities. Both individuals shall serve as temporary
staff, while the Special Committee continues its search for a City
Manager and permanent Council staff. Ms. Bonas and Ms.
Hirshhorn may be considered for such permanent positions.
c: Richard Weiss, City Attorney
"
'Pf<.AfT
INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
MAYOR & COUNCIL
City of Aventura
General: Under limited supervision, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing
administrative and secretarial support to the City Council and Mayor as necessary to maintain
and execute daily operations and activities. Perfonns complex and diverse clerical and related
activities such as communicating with Mayor & Council constituents; perfonning special pro-
jects; preparing and processing Council conferences and agendas; coordinating Board and
Commission appointments; taking & transcribing dictation; developing & monitoring the Coun-
cil's budget. the Administrative Assistant may recruit, hire and supervise other staff within the
Mayor & Council offices, subject to approval by the Council. The Administrative Assistant will
ultimately report to the City Manager.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provides administrative and secretarial support to the Mayor & Council members, as re-
quired, to maintain and execute daily operations and routine activities.
Perfonns various office duties such as taking & transcribing dictation; sorting and screen-
ing mail; answering incoming phone calls; copying documents and reports; typing corre-
spondence; filing; preparing mass mailings, etc.
Perfonns special projects, assignments and programs for Council members and the Mayor.
Responsible for coordinating Board and Commission member appointment which includes
appointment & renewal letters; updates and distributes City manuals to Mayor, Council and
other City supervisors.
Prepares and processes various reports and records including Council conference agen-
das, proclamations, types letters, attendance reports, requisitions, etc.
Prepares and processes budget for Mayor & Council office. reviews purchase requisitions
and presents them to the Mayor or designated Council member for approval.
Coordinates and arranges conference travel for mayor and Council members,
Interacts and communicates with different individuals and groups including legislative
aides, residents, Mayor, Council members, department heads, vendors, etc.
Operates various office equipment including computer, printer, copier, fax, typewriter, add-
ing machines, etc.
Supervise other staff in perfonnance of the duties described above.
Review newspapers and other relevant publications, clip, cover and circulate news stories,
articles and other infonnation, as appropriate the Mayor and Council.
Perfonns other duties are required.
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BINDER OF COVERAGE EFFECTIVE DATE 12;01 am March 29. 1996
EXPIRES 12:01 a.m. July 1, 1996
NAME AND ADDRESS OF DESIGNATED MEMBER NAME AND ADDRESS OF ADMINISTRATOR
City of Avenlura Florida League of Cities, Ino.
20801 Blscayne Blvd., Suile 505 PubliC Risk SaMe"
Aventura, Fl 33180 P.O. Box $30065
Orlando, Florida 32853-0065
'!HIS BINDER IS A TEMPORARY CONTRACT OF COVERAGE, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SHOWN BELOW.
COVERAGE PROVIDED BY: FLORIDA MUNICIPAL SELF INSURERS FUND
'TYPE OF AGREEMENT AGREEMENT NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE LIMITS OF UAIIIU'TY
WORKERS' COMPENSATION FM 627 3/29/98 9/3lJfWJ StatUlory
EMPLOVE:R'S LIABILITY $1.000.000 Each Accldenl
$1,000,000 By o;....e
$1.000.000 Aggregeto By Dle...e
OTHER
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS
CONDIt-IONS . dltl ne end IImhllllone althe Agre.ment In current
Thle Fund bind. tho kind(.) 01 cove'age stipulated above. TIlle ':;"'og" I: eUb¡':I8":.~; torm~;,,':~ttonO notioe to tho Fund sIeling when cancollation will
US" by tho Fund. Thi. blndor may be cancelled by the member eurren or o. n or or n lliono 01 tho Agroement. Thi' bInder Is
bo orlecllvo. This binder may be OIl_lied by tho F~nd by notloe to Ih~ :mb~'n aoc:o:'::"F:: ~..~~ to chatgo 0 premium fat tho binder
cancelled when replaced by an Agro"",ent. 11th" blndo, I. not ..pla... an _0.
according to the rule. and rate. In use by tho Fund.
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1\p~1 t, 1996
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DATE
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPReSENTATIVE
FM.BINDER (10/92)
CITY OF AYENTUR,/\
ORGANIZATION OF KEY DEPARTMENT", AND
NON-FURNITURE OPERATIONAI- SUPPLIES
AND COMPUTER HARDWARE
-r- CITY COUNCIL
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SUPPLIEr>
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Six cc,uncilm'~m~,:~~,:J
Mayor and Councilmembers:
D..k accF'.s50ries(calendar ~ base; stapler. .taples; scotch tape
,3nd di..sp"'-nser legal papl1r s:u«> tray! p",-ne; 1. !:'lP; p.:>.p'?r clips;
cUp caddy; desk top calculator¡ ball point pens (black); legal
pad; mBmo paper (4x6), mBmo paper holder); telephone; name plate,
Executive Secretary
Desk accE'ssories«ca1endar & base; 'stapler. staples; scotch
tap'? and dispenser; legal paper size tray; pencil cup; paper
cUps; c:lip caddy, desk top calculator; ball point pens (black);
lr>.çlal p"d; mama paper (4xoS), .memo paper holder); 5 boxes manila
f()ltkrs; 2 hanging files, 4 drawer filing cabinet; Computer
hardwarBI 100 MHZ Pentium Processor, 15" monitor; Keyboard, 16
Meç Ram; Hewlett Packard Desk IY printer; Computer software.
Nov'" I I Network, Word Perfect; Sòft:war'" (Administrat.ive) ,
Epreadsh.et Program (Quatro Pro); E-Mail; Mino1ta facsimile plain
paper 1900 machine including installation; Panasonic SP 7117
copier; telephone with ten button multiplp lin~s; dictation
nquipment( rec:order/transC:'I'iber standard C,aS9.C,tt!?S
Conferen.~ Room/Publ.ic meetings:
SUPPLIES
lpctern, microphon., loudspeakers, overhFad projector and screen.
Leity Attorney
LI' a1 Secretar
SUPPL I ESI
City Attorney.
Desk accessories(calendar ~ base, stapler. staples; scotch tape
and dispenser; legal paper size tray; pencil cup; paper clips,
cUp caddy, desk top ca1culato1" ball ix.oint pens (black), legal
pad; memo paper (4x6), memo paper holder), telephonœ name plate.
If an outside attorney is used, he/she will have a secretary and
the supplies ,just noted for Mayor and Councilmembl?rs
If an in-house attorney is used, he/she may require the services
cf a deputy city attorney and paralegal ¿os well a law library or,
if the attornpy is computer-orientedl, use c,f Westlaw or Lp..xic;
database search system.
L"'9;;1 Secretary,
Desk ;;ccessories«ca1endar ~ base, stapler. staples, scotch
tape and dispenser; legal paper size tray; pencil cup, papl?r
clips, clip caddy, dE'sl< top calculatc,Y'I ball poi,nt pens (black);
legal pad, memo paper (4x6), memo paper holder); 5 boxes manila
folders, 2 hanging files, 4 draw~r filing cabin~t, Computer
hardware: 100 MHZ Pen'~ium Processo1" 15" monito1" Keybo'trd, 16
Meg Ram, Hewlett Pacl<ard Desk IV print..r, Computer software:
N,::o v I? 1 1 Network, Word Perfect; Boftware (Legal); Spreadsheet
Program (Quatro Pro), E-Mail, Minolt& facsimile plain paper 1900
machine including installation, Panasonic SP 7117 copier;
telephone with ten button multiple lines, dictation equipment(
1"1? corder I tran,;¡c r i ber s.tandard cassettes
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SUPPLIES
City Clerk,
Desk accessories(ca1endar ~ base, stapler ~ staples; scotch tape
and di<;;pensO?rl leaal 13aper size tray, pencil cup, paper clips;
clip caddy; desk top calculator, ball point pens (black); legal
pa,d, memo pa,per (4x6) , memo paper h(lllder); telephone, name plate!.
..p
Administrative Assistant,
Desk accpssories«calendar. basel stapler & staples; scotch
tape and dispanser; legal paper size tray; p~ncil cup; papar
dips; clip caddy; dp$k top calcuJlat'=-Y ball point pc,ns (blBck);
legal pad; m~mo paper (4x6); m~mo paper holder); 5 boxes manila
folders; 2 hanging files; 4 drawer filing cabinet; Computer
hr,,'dware, 100 MHZ Psntium Proces!;c'r; 15" monit,",r; Keybo...rd; 16
Meg Ram; Hewlett Packard Dpsk . 1\1 printeY Computer softwarE':
Novell Network, Word Perfect; Software (Administrative);
Spreadsheet Program (Quatro Pro), E-Mail; Minolta facsimil~ plain
paper 1900 machine including inøtallation; Panasonic BP 7117
copier, telephone with ten button multiple lines; dictation
aquipment( recorder/transcriber standard cassettes
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Finance.
A.d.m. inistratio
. 11.E"p'arj;m
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Plannina
Ci ty Manager]
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Depar:j;m -~Pj,!L _..Dp,Pa,rJ;auw.L...
SUPPLIES
Ci ty M,..nagen
Desk accessories(calendar . base, .tapler. staples; scotch tape
and dispenser; legal paper st.ze t1'aYI pencil cup; paper clips;
clip caddy, de$k top calculator; ball pednt p...ns (black); legal
pad, memo paper (4x6); memo paper holdc;r); telephone; name plat,?
~xe[utive Secretary,
Desk accessories«calendar. bagel stapler. staples; scotch
tape and dispenser; legal paper size! tray; p,?ncil CIJp; pap'?r
clips, clip caddy, desk top calculÐtor; ball point pens (black);
legal pad; memo paper (4x6); memo pap~r holder); 5 boxes manila
folders; 2 hanging files; 4 dral~E'r filing cabinet; Computer
hardware: 100 MHZ Pentium Proce9sor; 15" monitor; Keyboard; 16
Meg Ram; Hewlett Packard Desk I'; printer; Computer softwarE"
Novell Network, Word Perfect, Software (Administrative);
Spreadsheet Program (Quatro Pro), E-Mail; Minolta facsimile plÐin
paper 1900 machine including installation; Panasonic SP 7117
copier; telephone with ten button multiple lines; dictation
equipment( recorder/transcriber .tandard cassettes
"...rver hi'lrclwarpI Novell NrtWt.ork -. DD£; syst..m; server; automatic
tape backup; Compaq or IBM equipment;: CD nom; f.3x/morl~m.
Fin,ance So Actminisi;ration
Comput~r hardware. 100 MHZ Pentium Processor; 15" monitor;
Keyboard; 16 Meg Ram; Hewlett Pa~kard Desk IV printer; Computer
softwarou Novell Nlttw':lrk; Word Per1'ect; Softwaro~ (Accounting);
Spreadsheet Program (Quatro Pro)
Building, Zoning tit Planning Department
Computer hardware. 100 MHZ Pentium Processor; 15" monitor; ."
K~yboard; 16 Meg Ram; Hewlett Packard Desk IV printer; Computer'
softwaYet. NoVf!'ll NE't',",ork; Word Pe.rfect; Software (Building,'
Zoning, Planning); 8pr~adsheet Program (Quatro Pro); E-Mail;
Public WoY'k5
Computer hardware: 100 MHZ Pentium Proces50r; 15" monitor;
Kf"yboaro:l; 16 Meg Ram; Hewlett packay'd Desk IV printer; Computel'
50ftwarel Novell Network; Word Perfect; Software (Engineering)}
Spreadsheet Program (Quatro Pro); E-Mail;
Public Saf....ty
( to be considered by th... City Council at a latE'r datE')
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LAW LIBRARY
Supreme Court Reporter
Federal Reporter
Federal supplement
American Jurisprudence 3rd
Florida JIlYisprudence 2nd
þ~nt'~ Florida Digest
'~"lIthern RI?porter
Shrp~yd'9 Florida Citations
1'1cOllill"'n Municipal CoypoI'ations
Wr~t's Florida Statutes
Fln.ida Administrative Code
AmpYican Land Planning Law
Zoning and Land Use Co"tr<~ls
Florida yea} Estate Tyansactions
Condemnation pyoceduYßs and techniques
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CITY OF AVENTURI\
SUPPLIES, COMPUTER EQUIF'MENT AND PRICES
Item and Price
Computer hardware
(~prver) includes:
Novf'll Network -DOS System
~kyv",y
Automatic tape backup
Compaq or IBM equipment
CD Rom
Fa~'; ¡Modem
I mJi v idtH!.!
stations 8 $ 2000:
100 MHZ Pentium Proce!>or
16 M€g Ram
Kc'yboard
t10ni tor
Hm¡lwtt Packard IV
PrintE'r (1 $1800
Software: .
Novell NetwoYk @?
Word Perfect@?
Software (specialized)@?
Spn,ad",heet Pyogyam (t?
E-Mai1@?
Desk accE'ssoYies @$6326
stapler. staples8
scotch tape and dispenser@
lagal papey size tray@
pencil cup@
pap"'-r clips<i
clip caddy@
desk top calculator@
ball point pens (black)@
lega 1 pad@
memo paper (4x6)@
memo papey holder)@
namp plate@$19.00 10
5 b~:,~:;- ".....,;,~... ;'J~";...r'",;;~17.50
2 hanging files@$3.00
tlinol ta facsimi Ie plain@895.00
paper 1900 machine
including installation@
P¡¡¡nasonic SP 7117 copieY@?
telephone with ten
button multiple lin£'s*
dictation equipment
( rE'cordeY/transcriber
standard cassettes@?
Microphones @$159
Micrphone stands @$45
OVerhE'8d projector @$598
Quantity
-¡c,tal Am.::.unt
$10,000
7 Static'n!;
$14,000
7
$12,600
14
$969.64
7
$190
.122.50
$21.00
$6265
7
7
2
$318.00
$'30.00
$598
2
Screen (portablÞ) @$281.25
l~ctern @81342,50
8281. 2~:i
$1342.50
* Telephc'nel Norstar System (Bell South) $11,227.75
or leasing optionsl 12 months - $1043.06 monthly 24 months
1559.14 monthly (with $1.00 buyout.t end of term). The system
will allow us to have 32 phones. It can be transferred to another
prem.i.se$ should we move.
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CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
V, A PARTNERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
March 25, 1996
Hr. Arthur Berger
1000 Island Boulevard
Williams Island, Florida 33160
Re: City of Aventura
Dear Arthur,
I have reviewed the organizational chart for the City of Aventura. It
is extremely difficult to make recommendations regarding the accounting
and administrative departments of the city- without first knowing the
specific services which will be provided to the city's citizens.
A study should be undertaken to determine services to be provided,
number of e~l.;:':!.::::"::::::: ::::c::::;c¡:;ry to support the services, and computer
requirements to support the services, future growth potential and
budgetary constraints.
Following is a preliminary outline of the hardware and software which
could be utilized by the city (30 employe,~s):
HARDWARE
1)
Server
-Novell Network - DOS system
-Server.
-Automatic tape backup
-Compaq or IBM equipment
-CD Rom
-FaX/Modem
-Including installation/set up
(approximately $35,000)
2)
Individual Work Stations
-100 MHZ Pentium
-16 Meg Ram
-Keyboard
-Monitor
(approximately
Processor
$2,000/unit)
7700 NORTH KENDALL DRIVE. PENTHOUSE FIVE. MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156
TELEPHONE: (305) 274-4600. TELEFAX: (305) 274-5139
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lI,.tl1ur Berger
/1'H'ch 25, 1996
Pi'lge 2
3)
Printers
-Hewlett Packard IV
(approximately $1,800/unit)
SOFTWARE
1)
2)
3)
Novell Network
Word Perfect (Word Processing)
Accounting Software - General
(Specialized software could be
$5,000 to $20,000)
Spreadsheet Program (Quatro Pro)
E-Mail
other Miscellaneous Programs
$
3,500
800
4 )
5)
6)
500
500
3,500
2.000
Total
$ 10.800
fly ¡'ecommendation is that the city council perform a feasibility study
hI determine the specific type of computer hardware and software that.
vi II be needed to support t;he city. I would be willing to be involved
in IhIs process as a chairman or committee member. Please call me if I
Ci'ln be of further assistance.
'Jnry truly yours,
P¡¡XLIP J. SHECHTER, C.P.A.
PaS/sm
WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, P,A,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
2665 SOUTH 8AYSHORE DRIVE
L. ROBERT ELIAS
EDWARD G. GUEDES
STEPHEN ". HELFMAN
GILBERTO PASTORIZA
BARBARA:'. RIESBERG
ELLEN N. SAUL'
GAIL D. SEROTA'
"OSEPH H. SEROTA
RICHARD "AT WEISS
DAVID M. WOLPIN
STEVEN W. ZELKOWITZ
SUITE 204
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133
TELEPHONE (305) 854-0800
BROWARD OF"CE
BBB EAST LAS OLAS BOULEVARD
SUITE 710
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33301
TELECOPIER (305) 854-2323
April 16, 1996
TELEPHONE 1305) 763,1189
'OF COUNSEe
Honorable Mayor and Council
City of Aventura
2750 NE l87th Street
Aventura, Florida 33180
Re:
Fee Aqreement With Weiss Serota & Helfman, P,A,
Dear Mayor Snyder and Councilmembers:
We are pleased that you wish to engage our Firm to perform
legal services for the City of Aventura. From our experience, we
have found that clients appreciate a frank and open discussion and
understanding of the services that we will perform and the basis
upon which they will be expected to pay for those services.
This letter is intended to set forth our understanding as to
the nature and scope of the legal services we have agreed to render
for you, the amount of our fees for those services, the manner in
which our fees for those services shall be determined and the terms
upon which you will make payment.
1. Nature of Leqal Services. You have engaged us to provide
general legal services for the City of Aventura.
2. Fees for Services. You will be charged and agree to pay
for our services at the rate of $150 per hour for all attorneys,
together with applicable taxes, if any. It is our practice to
charge for actual time expended on your behalf, but not less than
2/l0ths of an hour for each activity. We will attend two evening
Councilor Committee meetings each month at no charge. We will not
charge for telephone calls relating to general City matters between
any member of our Firm and any member of the City staff or City
Council.
3. Costs. In addition to the fees discussed in paragraph 2,
we anticipate that certain expenses may be incurred and advanced on
your behalf. These expenses may include filing fees, recording
costs, out-of-town travel expenses, delivery charges, long distance
telephone charges, photocopies (xerox), special postage (express
Honorable Mayor and Council
April 16, 1996
Page 2
mail, certified mail and the like), computer research charges,
court reporter expenses (including cost of transcript and court
reporter's fee for attendance), court costs (such as filing fees,
service of process, newspaper publication costs, subpoena costs,
witness fees, recording fees, etc.), accounting and appraisal fees,
fees and expenses of experts necessary to assist in the preparation
and hearing of your case, investigation costs, word processing
fees, computer charges and applicable lobbyist registration fees.
In addition to our fees for legal services, you agree to pay us for
such out-of-pocket expenditures. All such expenses, except routine
photocopying, telephone and postage, shall be subject to City
approval. In the event unusually large costs or advances are
anticipated, we reserve the right to require an additional cost
deposit from you prior to undertaking the expenditures of funds on
your behalf.
4. Payment of Fees and Costs. Our invoices will be
submitted to you on a monthly basis and each invoice will be due
and payable when rendered. You must understand that if any invoice
remains unpaid for more than 30 days after it is rendered, we
reserve the right, in our discretion (subject to court approval, if
necessary), to cease to provide further legal services to you. You
will, however, be liable to us for the payment of any fees earned
and any costs incurred by us to that time, together with any
applicable taxes. In the event we are ultimately required to bring
suit to collect any unpaid fees and costs, you understand that you
will be required to pay reasonable attorneys' fees as well as legal
interest on the amount of any fees and costs due us, if we are
successful in any such suit, unless a court of competent
jurisdiction orders otherwise. You further understand that we have
the right to retain any and all files, papers and other property
coming into our possession in connection with our engagement
without any liability to you until we have been paid all costs,
fees and interest due us under this agreement. You also agree to
the imposition of a charging lien for any monies due us on all real
and personal property that is preserved, protected or obtained as
a result of the representation undertaken herein. Interest at the
rate of 12% per annum will be added to any invoice which remains
unpaid for more than 30 days after it is rendered, unless a court
of competent jurisdiction orders otherwise.
5. Termination of Representation. We will serve at the
pleasure of the City Council and may be terminated at any time.
6. Representation of Other Clients. We are bound by rules
of legal ethics not to represent any client if the representation
of that client will be directly adverse to the interests of another
client unless each such client consents to such representation
after consultation. If this letter is addressed to more than one
person, your signature of this letter will constitute such consent
WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A.
Honorable Mayor and Council
April 16, 1996
Page 3
from each of you with respect to the matter or matters specifically
described in the paragraph of this letter entitled "Nature of Legal
Services."
7. Fees for Other Services. In the event you ask us to
render legal services with respect to other matters, in the absence
of a written agreement specifically addressing that representation,
the other matters will be handled on an hourly basis, and fees and
costs will be payable under the same terms and conditions as
provided for in paragraph 2 of this letter.
8. Commencement of Representation, If the foregoing is
agreeable to you, please acknowledge your understanding and
agreement by signing this letter and delivering it to us, together
with payment of the retainer and/or cost deposit set forth above,
if any. This Agreement shall apply to legal services rendered on
or after March 15, 1996.
We appreciate your confidence in our Firm and we assure you
that we will make every effort to perform our services in a prompt
and efficient manner.
Very truly yours,
WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN, P.A.
By:
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Richar J y Weiss
AGREED AND ACCEPTED on
, 1996.
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CITY OFA~E~]:yY~E~JU" ~ .. ,:
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By: '-- L-/ Û '--
Mayor Arthur"I. Snyder
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WEISS SEROTA & HELFMAN. P.A.