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Home My WebLink AboutSEOPW-CRA-R-01-0082ITEM 17 RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA ® (� A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRM OF DOUG BRUCE & ASSOCIATES FOR SAID FIRM TO (1) REPLACE GREATER MIAMI NEIGHBORHOODS AS THE CRA'S HOUSING CONSULTANT, AND (2) TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION IN TALLAHASSEE ON BEHALF OF THE CRA; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PRESENT THE NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO THE CRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CONSIDERATION AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE. WHEREAS, the CPA desires to enter into an agreement with the firm of Doug Bruce and, Associates to replace Greater Miami Neighborhoods as the CRA's housing consultant; and WHEREASE, the CRA desires to use the firm of Doug Bruce and Associates in providing governmental representation in Tallahassee on behalf of the CPA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE- CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: SE®PW/CRA 01- 82 Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Board of Directors of CRA hereby authorizes the CRA to enter into an agreement with the firm of Doug Bruce and Associates to (1) replace Greater Miami Neighborhoods as the housing consultant to the CRA, and (2) to provide governmental representation in Tallahassee on behalf of the CPA. Section 3. The CRA Executive Director is further directed to present the negotiated agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, to this Board of Directors for consideration as soon as practicable. Section 4. The Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 25th day of June, 2001. ARTH R E. TEELE, JR., SaA RMAN SEOPW / CRA Page 2 of 3 ® 1- 82 0 • ATTEST: WA ER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK SEOPW/CRA Page 3 of 3 V 1- 8 2 1 0 FA>;::'C0VER -SHEET .......... . ..... ....... ................ ......... . ................ ............ ........ ................ ........ 1004 Dc::'t)lo V-itl k J), IVC, (350) 40: 19OQ (M) 05t Send to,. Art Teel,. Attention: Office L.)Cauon; Fax Nu ber: 305/112-3716 U Urg :nt U Rep. y ASAP C3 Plc`;e conimeto Q ple" .;C review 0 For' mur infor,)iation Total p,; .3es, including cover: on",t"-si From: DoUg Bruce Date: 06-21-01 Office Location; Phone Number-. SEOPW/Cm 82 �uu1 A.0. ei JUJ—Jf LJf 1G 11 Ll C7 � 0 OO.UG BRUCE & ASSOCIATES H. Douglas Bruce Upon gr.iduation from Florida State University in 1971, Mr. f. ruce ac(;� opted a position on the staff of the n-dnority Repu )lican Larder of the Florida House of Representatives. In thy::- thirty y(,ars since he has remained professionally invoted with Florida government, primarily, the Legislature, servi�.,,g in sto IT positions and lobbying on behalf of some of Flo' rir"a's lead iig companies, local governments trade assol.,lations ;:md educational institutions. 1971-1974 Administrative f��sistant to the MlnorLty Leader, "lo ,.:ia ou§E-. of ReFresentatJves. Responsible to the Republican Leader and �'.; aucus ylembers for individual and caucus legislative prilorities. DuU4.: s included. analysis of various proposals and preparation of legls .tion aril( related amendments. Major issues of involvement lnclrrjed: Cimgresslonal Redistricting and legislative reapportionment, land use isswa and prison reform, 1974- t 978 Vice ,. re ident f Governmental Aft e. Associated a trade association representing Florida; Business. Resl`�nsible 0) Association President and. membership. Frepa�red anal- lcal documents and publications on primary issues of concern to the r-;ssociab a. Major issues of involvement included: business taxes, uner:,aploymcrtt compensation., workers' compensation and economic deve'.,opment. Assisted in developing and executing lobbying strategy for legiative pi Iorities. 1978- 079 CII& of Staff of the Floxl a Senate 1Vllnoritk O cE. Res1;;lonsible (o the Minority (Republican) Leader and Caucus Members. Cow dinated legislative priorities of the Caucus, providing 1lalsan services Nvith the Majority Warty leadership and staff. Assisted in staf� ng the 197-i Constitl.ition Revision Commission upon which member's of the Sen- ,te servc d. 1979-3 993 Pater Plante, Bruce Adams A7A�s9oeiat-- ine I Devi,4oped at id executed Florida legislative and executive branch lobbying stra. ,egies ou behalf of clients.. Clients :represented during this period included- "RItiker Materials, The Southland Corporation, Motorola, Inc., University of Florida Foundation, Manufacturers Hanover Truk st Con`pany, Eumana Hospitals, Florida Power Corporation., Thy Florida � Pesc;:,Control Usociation and Orange County. i SEOPW/CIS P.O eOX (0855 • " 1J.A14A%%rK I'.. aa= • 1004 DfSO70 PARK U4. • 32301 • PM: (Cf Qj 402. 1900 • FnX; (850) 556-0329 4b idRVCEwgpolaY.Netf -> o•N.-3 F>1c1Mgqqng8zat X003 VH v aiNana Hiiws;woaA iv,et 10- 1z-Knp CIb/ L1 / LGC71 16. L ! JC�J-J f LJ l 10 1993-2000 Senior jt[slative Consultant, Carlton Fields Law EJM Developed and executed legislative and executive branch lobbying stra .-gies for clients of the firm., Clients represented during thls period inch.'ded the . ibove lasted clients as well as Miam1 River Commission, The � Has).: -ell Company, Cambridge Academies, ABB Daimler-Benz,' The � Villa:.;es of L,i 1 ce Sumpter, * Florida Electronies.Assoeiation, Florida Vete`:inarian Association, First Union Bank and Toys `R Us. 2000-present President. Doug Bruce & Associates. Develop and exec Ite legisl: hive and executive branch lobbying strategies f6r clients of the ;::rm. Ctu rent clients include; The Miami River Commission, The Has''iell Company, The Florida Bar, DuPont Pharmaceuticals,!Osceola LegV,lative E111ort, Wakulla County Commission, Florida Power Corl.:pration, i�lnker Materials, Inc. and White Hock Quarries,' I i SEOPW I M j 01- 82 c�c-rnocQMCzA:nT MOOONVH V 218dnn HAWS:W06A tb°Et to-tZ-Nnr CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ITEM 17 SEOPW/CRA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Chairman Teele and June 25, 2001 Members of the CRA Board DATE FILE SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the CRA to enter into a contract agreement with Doug Bruce & Associates as the FROM: REFERENCES: CRA'S Housing Consultant Dipak M. Pare"_ ENCLOSURES: Executive Director Resolution & Resume RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CRA Board of Directors approve the attached resolution authorizing the CRA Executive Director to enter into an agreement in form acceptable to the City Attorney with the firm of Doug Bruce & Associates, as the CRA's Housing Consultant. BACKGROUND On June 26, 2000, the CRA Board approved resolution SEOPW/CRA R-00-62 that extended the S existing agreement between the CRA and Greater Miami Neighborhoods Inc. ("GMN") for one additional year at a cost not to exceed $75,000 per year. This contract will expire on June 26, 2001. The CRA has made the decision to enter into an agreement Doug Bruce & Associates, replacing Greater Miami Neighborhoods. Additionally the CRA intends to utilize Doug Bruce & Associates to provide the CRA with government representation in the State Capital (Tallahassee) commencing July 1, 2001. Funding Source: General Fund Account Number: 689004.550011.6.270 SE®PW / CRA 01- �2