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BROTHERS OF THE SAME MIND
4055 NW 17 Ave., Miami, FL 33142
(786) 488-0883
VIA FAX
April 11, 2002
Mr. Carlos Criminez
Manager
City of Miami
Dear Mr. Giminez:
Brothers of the Same Mind would like to be placed on the agenda for the next
City of Miami Commission meeting.
We would like to speak with the Commissioners regarding the upcoming Sixth
Annual Arthur MCDuffie Candlelight Vigil.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to
contact me at (786) 486-0983.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
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cc: Ms. Elvi GallaskjW—-Aionso, Agenda Office
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor & Members
of the City Commission
City Manager
BACKGROUND:
DATE : APR 3 0 2a FILE :
SUBJECT: City Commission Agenda
Meeting of May 9, 2002
REFERENCES: 6th Annual Arthur McDuffie
Candlelight Vigil
ENCLOSURES:
Mr. Leroy Jones, Spokesperson for Brothers of the Same Mind, has requested a personal
appearance before the City Commission to request financial assistance and support for City
services required for 6th Annual Arthur McDuffie Candlelight Vigil.
The City of Miami has waived fees for this event for the past four years, and Miami Police
Department has staffed this event with on -duty personnel. Last year, the City Commission
directed the City Manager to work with organizers to facilitate this event without charging said
group for City services.
The Miami Police Department contacted Mr. Jones and was advised that, in addition to police
services, they would also be requesting use of the Parks Department show mobile. Based on the
information provided, the following reflects the estimated costs for this year's event:
City Services Waivable Fees
Police Department:
Personnel/Security -0-
(On-Duty Personnel)
Permit $ 100.00
Fire -Rescue Department:
Permit (Assembly) $ 55.00
Parks Department:
Labor $ 136.72
Equipment Rental $ 85.20
RECOMMENDATION:
The Administration recommends approval of fee waivers and Parks Department labor costs.
CAGAp
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