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01-10-2002 I. Call to Order II. Orientation Agenda III. Selection of Chairperson I Vice Chairperson IV. Staff Reports V. Other Business - Next Meeting Date VI. 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 the Offi~e of the City Clerk, (305) 466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. Please be advised that one or more members of the A ventura City Commission may attend this meeting. , . WELCOME COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS ; I. Call to Order II. Orientation Agenda III. Selection of Chairperson I Vice Chairperson IV. Staff Reports V. Other Business - Next Meeting Date VI. 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 the Office of the City Clerk, (305) 466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. Please be advised that one or more members of the Aventura City Commission may attend this meeting. , Sec 2-125. Jurisdiction. The jurisdiction of the Board shall be solely advisory. Action of the Board shall be in the form of a written recommendation of advice to the City Manager and City Commission. The following matters shall be within the advisory jurisdiction of the Board: · Stimulate greater public awareness and appreciation of the importance of beautification, recreation and cultural arts in the City. · Assist in the formulation of special events, recreation activities, senior, youth and cultural programs. · Provide recommendations on landscaping and beautification projects. · Promote the sponsorship of cultural arts and special events by community and civic organizations. · Encourage and facilitate opportunities for City residents to participate in various cultural events and activities. · Act as the City's tree board for the Tree City USA requirements. · Other matters assigned by the City Commission and City Manager. Current Beautification Proiects NE 213th Street -Decorative street lighting and landscaping. $589,000. Scheduled completion 2/2002. Country Club Drive - Decorative street lighting. $600,000. Scheduled completion 8/2002. NE 188th Street - Decorative street lighting and landscaping. $350,000. Scheduled completion 9/2002. Current Recreation Facility Proiects Community Recreation Center $5,000,000. Scheduled completion 12/2002 Programs and Activities offered by the Community Services Department Special Events: Founders Day and Concert July 4th Splash Bash July 4th Fireworks Arbor Day Blizzard Bash What-A-Wednesday Summer Programs (10) for children Aventura Arts and Crafts Festival Special Event Permitting: Approximately 20 events per year from non-profit groups using City facilities Concerts in the Park Halloween Veteran's Day Recreation Programs: Trips 'n Tours Adult and Family Programs: 24 activities per year to local destinations including performing arts venues, live theatre performances, concerts, sporting events, historic sites, museums, attractions and environmental awareness programs. Youth Athletics T -Ball Jr. Softball Flag Football Soccer Tennis Lessons Adult Athletics: Softball Tennis Lessons After School Programs at Founders Park Drop in programming: arts and crafts, board games, pick up athletics . Founders Park Operations City of Aventura Beautification Recognition Award Entry Form Property Name: Name of Person Submitting Application: Property Address: Applicant Phone Number: Property Classification: (Please check one of the following sub-categories:) Residential: Commercial: Single Family Townhouse and/or Garden Apartment Building under fIVe stories Building fIVe stories and over Master Association Most Improved Community Facilities: _ House of Worship, Hospital, School, etc. _ Most Improved Please fill out this form in its entirety. All entries must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on February 22, 2002 to be eligible. All entries shall be addressed to: Beautification Recognition Awards Program, Aventura Govemment Center, 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180. All entries must be accompanied by a narrative not to exceed 100 words explaining the details of the applicants beautification efforts and signed by the applicant. All incomplete or late entries will be retumed to the sender. The decision of the judges will be final. Awards will be given at the 2002 Arbor Day Ceremony at Aventura Founders Park. OfficelProfessional Building Mall/Retail Industrial Bank Most Improved .Property of Excellence Beautification Recognition Awards for 2001" will be given to one property in each sub-category: 1. Creativity 2. Integration of landscape with natural features. 3. Establishment of a landscape theme. 4. Appropriateness of landscape material. 5. Maintenance and upkeep, general cleanliness. 6. Use of colors Applicant agrees to permit judging panels to enter their property for appraisal purposes and agrees to prominently display any awards on their property. For more information, please call Robert M. Sherman, Director of Community Services, at 305-466-8930. Property Name: Name: Title: Date: Signature: