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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW OMNI CRA 1998-01-27 MinutesThe City Attorney read the ordinance into the public record and announced that copies were available to the members of the City Commission and to the public. THEREUPON, THE CITY COMMISSION, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 163.01, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND PART III, CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES, CONSTITUTED ITSELF AT 8:58 P.M., AS THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, IN ORDER TO DEAL WITH THE FOLLOWING ISSUE: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53. (A) COMMENDATION OF HERB BAILEY, RETIRED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CRA (COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY). (B) APPROVE BUDGET FOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST AND OMNI DISTRICTS. (C) ENGAGEMENT OF KPMG PEAT MARWICK AND WATSON - RICE AS AUDITORS OF CRA FOR SEOPW AND OMNI DISTRICTS RESPECTIVELY. (D) ENGAGEMENT OF PLANNING / ARCHITECTURAL FIRM -- MODIFY EXISTING BOUNDARIES OF SEOPW / CRA. (E) ISSUE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO CRA. (F) AUTHORIZE THREE POSITIONS ON STAFF OF CRA AND RECRUIT / HIRE FOR SAME. Board Member Plummer: Are we on pocket items? I make a motion... We have a special problem. Mr. Manager. Board Member Hernandez: Before we get to the pocket items... Board Member Plummer: I am sorry. Board Member Hernandez: ... and, this was my fault that even after I announced it, I totally forgot about it when we got into the PZ (Planning and Zoning) items. Remember, we do have a CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) meeting that we were supposed to... Board Member Plummer: Well, you want to... I'll wait. Vice Chairman Teele: ... take them up at six o'clock. I would like to pass the gavel at this point in time to the Chairman of the CRA, Vice Chairman Teele. Mr. Joel Maxwell (Interim City Attorney): Mr. Chairman... Board Member Teele: Mr. Chairman. Board Member Hernandez: Recess. Mr. Maxwell: ... you need to recess the meeting of the Commission and then... 200 January 27, 1998 Board Member Hernandez: We are going to be recessing from the regular Commission agenda meeting and join in progress the start of the CRA Board. Board Member Teele: Thank you, and Mr. Chairman, as Commissioner Plummer and others have noted, the CRA properly should meet at a different date and time. This is a house cleaning matter. These are administrative matters related to the organization. The first three items on the agenda have already been considered and approved by the City Commission. The first one relates to the budget that was previously approved on September 23rd of 1997, as a part of the budget. The third... The second one relates to the engagement of the External Auditor which was approved by City Commission ordinance on 98, number 98-87, and the third... Board Member Plummer: Oh, this is the one that over charges in... Board Member Teele: Yeah, but I think we need to be careful because, I mean, we are not going to be able to get an external auditor. We are suing the previous one and we are... Board Member Plummer: How much are they charging for this one? Board Member Teele: I don't know, but I would imagine it will be extensive because of the nature of the engagement. Board Member Plummer: Well, let me tell you, based on what they did with this City today, I would like before they are engaged to have a price of what they are going to charge. Board Member Teele: Well, they will, and the only way they can do that is get the engagement, and they will come back and submit it, and I will agree to submit that to the CRA Board. Board Member Plummer: Absolutely, and we will approve "yes" or "no." Board Member Teele: Mr. Friedman, would you mind, please coming forward as counsel to the CRA? In any event, we are serving, sitting as a CRA Board. The fourth and fifth items are items that basically relate to the housecleaning. Just so that it's very clear, the six employees of the CRA, and I'll pass them out now so that we don't have to have a general discussion about personnel, are all exempt or unclassified persons. They all are funded from CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds. All six of these persons apparently have made other arrangements to come back into the City and I would specifically note that the source of funding is of particular concern, in that we are looking at the audit. What we are proposing to do is under number four, is to go out for a Request for Qualifications in connection with inviting interested Planning and Development firms to provide technical assistance and administrative services. I don't want to use the term "privatizing" but we will involve a private operator, and the other two would be that we would use two classified positions which would be done by personnel for the purpose of having City employees. Currently, you have the list of people, the dollars are all the same, but what we are doing is, we are going to stop the CRA from becoming a deposit ground for persons that may not have a job anywhere else. Those... The two persons that will be there will be career people. They would be advertised Citywide and will be selected based upon their qualifications and merit. The one person would be in effect, the board secretary or the only exempt person which would be our unclassified position. The six people that are there now, we have all made arrangements for the Manager and his staff are making arrangements for, and obviously this would be phased in. So, that's the only basic new item and I would ask... Mr. Bailey has retired and I do believe that he a retirement party, but I do think it would be appropriate if we would invite him to come to the City and receive appropriate commendation and awards more consistent with the level of service that he gave particularly in a difficult period of time. 201 January 27, 1998 W Board Member Hernandez: I gave him a proclamation, for the record, at this retirement party on behalf of the City. That's just for the record. Board Member Teele: Exactly. Board Member Hernandez: But, I think we should bring him before the entire Commission. Board Member Teele: And, I would really would like to do that. I should also add that Mr. Friedman who is our special counsel, who has been with the CRA for some... Mr. Robert Friedman (Counsel for CRA): Nine years. Board Member Teele: ... Nine years, is continuing in that outstanding role that that firm has provided. And, that will be a large part of the continuity. It's our hope that at least one of the existing staff will be in a position to competitively bid for a position, but there will be no assurances of any of that. With that, the budget has been previously approved. The engagement has been previously approved. The selection of an architect from the pool and basically, as you know, Commissioner Plummer, a major... A major concession was gained today when the Miami Heat which had previously agreed privately, agreed to support our efforts to move the CRA, adjust the CRA boundaries. And, they have not only pledged to do that, but we are talking to them about making a substantial seven figure voluntary payment in lieu of taxes as we move down the road. Before we say anything, I would like to ask just very briefly for Mr. Kaplan who has been here all day and he is not being paid, because they are part of the pro bono team by the Manager... by the City, to give a very brief statement of the overall condition related to the very fragile position of the CRA. Mr. David Kaplan: David Kaplan, Managing Director of Prudential Securities. It's essentially that. The CRA's financial condition to me, its debt service and its loan payments, you know, after our preliminary and cursory review, does not look all that well. We would like to come back to you in a couple of weeks after you have had a chance to talk to the auditors and give you a formal report. Board Member Teele: I think it's fair to say that the TIF, the Tax Increment District from Overtown / Park / West generates about two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars ($225,000). That amount is expected to go down to about one hundred and ninety-eight thousand. dollars ($198,000). In addition, the obligations of the Tax Increment District and the CRA are approximately six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000), three hundred thousand... What's the bond number? Mr. Kaplan: The amount outstanding? Board Member Teele: The annual bond payment. It's three hundred thousand? Five hundred thousand and the payment only the 108, is four hundred thousand. So, we have a nine hundred... nine hundred thousand dollar ($900,000) a year commitment against revenues of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000). And, I think it's very important, J.L., that we all understand that today we have a nine hundred thousand dollar ($900,000) commitment not including opening the doors and paying staff, and we have a two hundred thousand dollar ($200,000) revenue stream. So, we obviously are going to have to work very hard to bring on line new revenues and some restructuring. And, one of the reasons that I have continued to raise the issue of the six million dollars ($6,000,000) that has been diverged from the CRA is that the CRA really needs to get that money back, but we won't take that up today. Board Member Plummer: I understand that, but... 202 January 27, 1998 Board Member Teele: In effect the two matters which have not come before the Commission, the number four and number five, at least the number five item is the one item in which obviously I think the Manager and his staff would have an... should have an opportunity to fully review, and I would ask as a convenience, as an accommodation if Commissioner Regalado would move the five items at this time... Board Member Regalado: Absolutely, Mr. Chairman, I will... Board Member Teele: ... for purposes of discussion. Board Member Hernandez: Under discussion. Board Member Regalado: I will move... Board Member Teele: You want to pull out one of the items? Board Member Hernandez: No, I don't want to pull anything, I just want to bring an issue that I have. Board Member Teele: Moved by Commissioner Regalado. Board Member Hernandez: Yes. Board Member Teele: Seconded by Commissioner... Board Member Hernandez: Second. Board Member Teele: ... by the Chairman Hernandez for discussion. Board Member Hernandez: It's more of a question, really, for the City Manager, and I have a question on these members, the staff members. At this point in time what we are looking at is that the City of Miami would actually absorb these employees and, then, the CRA would be re- employing different people. How many are you calling for, Chairman Teele? Board Member Teele: In effect, we are talking about two people. Let me tell you the most important thing on this sheet of paper, it is the funding source. Board Member Hernandez: Right. That's my... Board Member Teele: And, part of my concern, and there is a strong disagreement within the management and within the Law Department and with myself that on a reoccurring basis, CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds that are not used as administrative funds for City employees raises some questions. I am very uncomfortable and have been uncomfortable and I shared that with the previous manager and with the current management team, and Frank Castaneda, in fairness to him, has a strong disagreement with me on it that these people should not be employed unless they are charged against the administrative cap. The problem is, we are already at the administrative cap. Now, at least three departments, most notably Parks Department and the Community Development Department have indicated informally that they can absorb people that are here. And, one person, I think from Planning, Planning and Development. So... Board Member Plummer: That's your decision. Board Member Hernandez: But... 203 January 27, 1998 Board Member Teele: But, but again, what we are doing here is not transferring anyone, although the resolution that was approved by the five year plan does require that these people be dealt with. And, one of the problems has been for the last year there has been a tremendous amount of tension and anxiety because no one knows where they are and it's really not fair to the employees. The only thing that I am asking is that the CRA adopt this and ask the Mayor... Manager which would have to be approved subsequently by the City Commission for an action on the two items or the one item which is relating to the establishment number five. Board Member Hernandez: Mister... Board Member Plummer: Are you saying that of these six on this sheet here, three of them will be retained by CRA... Board Member Teele: No, sir. Board Member Hernandez: No. Board Member Plummer... or all six of these will be returned to the...? Board Member Teele: It's our intension that all six of them would be retained... would be returned. Board Member Hernandez: Well, Herb Bailey is retiring. It's five, it's five. Board Member Teele: Five. And, in fact, you know, we had to work through which budget code, Mr. Bailey's benefits hit because one of... If they had done what they were talking about, then we would have had a real problem with USHUD (United States Department of Housing and Urban Development). Board Member Hernandez: Mr. Manager, what...? Mr. Jose Garcia -Pedrosa (City Manager): Yes, sir. Mr. Chairman, my concern is, I'm not... I don't know that any arrangements have been made to absorb what looks at the first brush to be, oh, about two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) in salaries plus benefits. Board Member Teele: Well, the purpose of this motion would not be that they would be transferred but would in effect be a request of the Manager, so that when it comes before the City Commission, you would be in a position to respond to that. We are the CRA board now... Board Member Hernandez: Right. Board Member Teele: ... not the City Commission Board. Mr. Garcia -Pedrosa: I understand that. Board Member Teele: So, what we are doing is, by doing this we are asking you to look at this and to report back, obviously at the time it comes before the City Commission, you would have the right to say we don't have a room for them. Mr. Garcia -Pedrosa: Well, it's not only a matter of room, it's a matter of funding and I... I don't know, I have been trying to get the Budget Director to confirm whether... Board Member Gort: Well... 204 January 27, 1998 ra Mr. Garcia -Pedrosa: ... any of this was budgeted in the current fiscal year. Board Member Gort: Mr. Chairman. Board Member Teele: Yes. Board Member Gort: My understanding what you are requesting is, that we adopt a policy where all those people will be dropped. You will be allowed to hire to individuals. Board Member Teele: That's all we were asking for. Board Member Gort: OK. Board Member Teele: We are not moving anyone. And, we are further asking that positions that become available there would be career positions and that the Personnel Department would ensure that they are advertised Citywide. So, in effect, we are not... In effect, what you would be talking about is not what the Manager has just stated but the net would be a net of one, two, three, four, five people. The net would be three people, not five. Mr. Garcia -Pedrosa: No, no, because you... these are not any of the two that you are taking up. Board Member Teele: No, but the net of that would be, we would only hire City employees. Right? Board Member Gort: In other words what you are saying is...? Board Member Teele: They would be career people, they wouldn't be new hires off the street. Board Member Gort: Within the City. Board Member Hernandez: Right, right. Board Member Gort: So, you are transferring two from the City's General Funds to the... Mr. Garcia -Pedrosa: He wants to transfer five and take back two. Board Member Gort: Right. So, net is three transfer. Right. Board Member Hernandez: Right. Board Member Teele: But, I think it's important, Mr. Manager, so that it's very clear, that at least three of the people have indicated informally as I went over and met with them on the day Mr. Bailey left, that they had made arrangements with other departments. One in Parks, one in Development and one in Community Development. Mr. Garcia -Pedrosa: Well, I can just tell you that no one informed either the head of Human Resources nor me about those arrangements, but that doesn't mean they weren't made. Board Member Gort: Right. Board Member Teele: Well, the issue here is this. We need to clean up the CDBG funding. And, I think it is a mistake. You are going to have to do something with them anyway unless you get a legal determination that it is all right to pay people from the CRA that are City 205 January 27, 1998 employees from CDBG funds and charge it as project cost and non -administrative because that's one of the issues that they have got on us right now. Board Member Hernandez: Right. Mr. Garcia -Pedrosa: Well, the other possibility and I am not suggesting that we are going to do this, but obviously within the realm of possibilities these are all unclassified people. Board Member Teele: Right. Mr. Garcia -Pedrosa: And, if there is no funding for them we don't have to hire them on a City salary. Board Member Teele: That's true. That's a decision that only the City would make. Board Member Hernandez: Right. Board Member Teele: But, I would -just say as the CRA Chair that I would certainly be hard pressed to put anyone on the street that has performed in an admirable manner and I would not... I mean, I would obviously rethink our entire philosophy if we were forced to do that. Board Member Hernandez: There is a motion and a second on your... I made the motion. Mr. Joel Maxwell (Interim City Attorney): Mr. Chairman. Board Member Hernandez: Yes. Mr. Maxwell: Could I suggest that you take each agenda item separately, please? Board Member Teele: Yeah. Mr. Maxwell: A separate vote on each one. Board Member Teele: Motion by Commissioner Regalado on one... item number one. Board Member Hernandez: Second. Board Member Teele: Moved by Commissioner Regalado, second by the Chair. All those in... Board Member Plummer: Question. Board Member Teele: Question. Board Member Plummer: We are talking about a total budget of nine hundred and twelve thousand dollars ($912,000). Where is the money coming from? Board Member Teele: Commissioner, the money has to come from the City budget and it has already been approved. It was voted on before I got here. It was voted on, on September 23rd, 1997. Board Member Gort: It's part of the budget. Board Member Regalado: Right. 206 January 27, 1998 Board Member Teele: Now, obviously, if you want to bring it back up again before the City we can do that, and I will be more than happy to do that. Board Member Plummer: We got to do it. Board Member Teele: But, I would also note that, you know, the biggest problem that we have right now in the City is that we wind up giving away money for projects like the 108 that we just got a letter back that says, you know, it's not eligible. We got all kinds of non -eligible projects and I can begin starting with the Bayfront Trust, to find additional money because there are a lot of ineligible activities that have been funded in the last year. Board Member Plummer: I'm just asking where the money is coming from. Board Member Teele: Yeah. Board Member Plummer: That was my only question. Board Member Regalado: Mr. Chairman, I have... Board Member Gort: That was passing the... Board Member Teele: On the motion all those in favor? The Board Member (Collectively): Aye. Board Member Teele: All opposed? The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Regalado, who moved its adoption: SEOPW/OMNI RESOLUTION NO. 98-1 A RESOLUTION WITH ATTACHMENTS, APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL BUDGET FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST AND OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI ON SEPTEMBER 23, 1997, IN THE AMOUNT OF $912,408; EFFECTIVE RETROACTIVELY FROM OCTOBER 1, 1997. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Hernandez, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Board Member Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Humberto Hernandez Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. 207 January 27, 1998 Board Member Teele: Item two. Board Member Hernandez: Move. Board Member Teele: Moved by the Chair. Board Member Gort: Second. Board Member Regalado: Regalado. Board Member Teele: Second by Commissioner Gort. Board Member Plummer: OK, the only question that I have here again, is that before they are engaged, I want... Board Member Teele: With the amendment that the engagement letter before it's signed by me will be submitted directly to each Commissioner with an opportunity to object. If there is an objection we will bring it back, as amended. Board Member Plummer: Absolutely. Board Member Teele: All those in favor on the.. as amended, say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Board Member Teele: Those opposed? The following resolution was introduced by Board MemberHernandez, who moved its adoption: SEOPW/OMNI RESOLUTION NO. 98-2 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENGAGEMENT OF KPMG PEAT MARWICK TO SERVE AS THE AUDITING FIRM FOR THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST REDEVELOPMENT AREA TRUST FUND AND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE ENGAGEMENT OF WATSON-RICE TO SERVE AS THE AUDITING FIRM FOR THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT AREA TRUST FUND. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gort, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Board Member Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Humberto Hernandez Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. 208 January 27, 1998 Board Member Teele: Number three. Board Member Regalado: Move it. Board Member Teele: Moved by Commissioner Regalado... Board Member Hernandez: Second. Board Member Teele: ... second by the Chair. Is there objection? All those in favor say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Board Member Teele: All opposed? The following resolutions were introduced by Board Member Regalado who moved their adoption: SEOPW/OMNI RESOLUTION NO. 98-3 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ENGAGE A PLANNING./ARCHITECTURAL FIRM FORM THE LIST OF QUALIFIED FIRMS UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE AGENCY. SEOPW/OMNI RESOLUTION NO. 98-3.1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STAFF OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE COUNSEL FOR THE AGENCY AND THE PLANNING/ARCHITECTURAL FIRM TO BE ENGAGED BY THE AGENCY TO WORK WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI ON AN AMENDMENT OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO MODIFY THE EXISTING BOUNDARIES OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST REDEVELOPMENT AREA. (Here follows body of resolutions, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Hernandez, the resolutions were passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Board Member Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Humberto Hernandez Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Board Member Teele: On item number four, as a request... is a competitive bid. Moved by... 209 January 27, 1998 Board Member Hernandez: Move. Board Member Teele: .. the Chair. Board Member Gort: Second. Board Member Teele: Second by Commissioner Gort. All those in favor say "aye." The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Board Member Teele: Those opposed? The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Hernandez who moved its adoption: SEOPW/OMNI RESOLUTION NO. 98-4 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RELATING TO A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE PREPARATION OF A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Gort, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Board Member Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Humberto Hernandez Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Board Member Teele: And, on item number five which is subject again to another action by the City of Miami Manager and Commission. Board Member Gort: Move it. Board Member Teele: It's moved by Commissioner Gort. Seconded by... Board Member Regalado: Second. Board Member Hernandez: Me. Board Member Regalado: Second. Board Member Teele: ... by Commissioner Regalado. All those in favor say "aye." 210 January 27, 1998 -4� The Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Board Member Teele: Those opposed? The following resolution was introduced by Board Member Gort, who moved its adoption: SEOPW/OMNI RESOLUTION NO. 98-5 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THREE POSITIONS ON THE STAFF OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE RECRUITING AND HIRING OF THREE EMPLOYEES FOR SUCH STAFF POSITIONS. (Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) Upon being seconded by Board Member Regalado, the resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Board Member Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Humberto Hernandez Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Board Member Teele: And, I really want to express my appreciation to the Financial Advisor that has been here and the outside law firm, Mr. Friedman, because the boundary adjustment is a major issue and if the arena should be built before we adjust it, obviously we lose any opportunity to get a tax increment. So, we really got a time problem. The meeting of the CRA... Are there any other matters to come before the CRA? Board Member Plummer: Move to adjourn. Board Member Teele: So moved by Commissioner Plummer. Board Member Hernandez: Second. Board Member Teele: Second by the Chair. All those in favor say "aye." The Board Member (Collectively): Aye. Board Member Teele: Those opposed? 211 January 27, 1998 The following motion was introduced by Board Member Plummer, who moved its adoption: SEOPW/OMNI MOTION NO. 98-6 A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FOR THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST AND OMNI DISTRICTS. Upon being seconded by Board Member Hernandez, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Board Member Wifredo Gort Board Member J.L. Plummer, Jr. Board Member Humberto Hernandez Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Arthur E. Teele, Jr. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None Board Member Teele: The meeting is adjourned. I yield back to the Chair. Board Member Hernandez: Thank you. THEREUPON, THE CITY COMMISSION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST AND OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, AT 9:16 P.M., ADJOURNED CONSIDERATION OF THE HEREINABOVE ISSUES, IN ORDER TO RESUME CONSIDERATION OF REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS. ----------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- 54. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BAYFRONT PARK TRUST TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH AT&T COMMUNICATIONS, INC. -- FOR SPONSORSHIP OF MILDRED AND CLAUDE PEPPER BAYFRONT PARK AMPHITHEATER -- EXTEND TERM UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. Chairman Hernandez: Thank you. We are back on our regular Commission meeting. Commissioner Plummer: A resolution with... Chairman Hernandez: Pocket item starting to my left, J. L. Plummer. [AT THIS POINT, COMMISSIONER PLUMMER READ THE RESOLUTION IN ITS ENTIRETY INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD]. Commissioner Plummer: I so move. Vice Chairman Teele: Second. Where is the money coming from? 212 January 27, 1998