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Carlos Gimenez
City Manager
Joe Sanchez '
Commissioner'
OISTRICT 3
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDL COMMISSIONER SANCHEZ
August 22, 2001 -
Agenda Item
South Florida Int'I Auto Show
I respectfully request that the issue of co-sponsorship of the South Florida
International Auto show be placed on the September 13, 2001 Commission
Meeting Agenda.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
cc: Elvi Alonso, Agenda Coordinator
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August 17, 2001
Ms. Eileen Damaso
Chief of Staff
Commissioner Joe Sanchez's Office
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Reference: Light Pole Banners for the
South Florida International Auto Show
Dear Ms. Dont so:
It was a pleasure speaking with you last week on behalf of the South Florida International
Auto Show with whom the City of Miami has had an outstanding relationship during the years.
With the cooperation and support of the City, the South Florida International Auto Show has
during the past few years displayed light pole banners along select roadways in the Greater
Miami area.
The dates of this year's 31" annual South Florida International Auto Show are October
261' through November 4'h. We anticipate this year's show will attract nearly 700,000, making it
one of the largest publicly attended events in Greater Miarni. Additionally, the show is ranked
among the top five in the U.S.
In recent years, more and more car enthusiasts and media from around the world have
visited South Florida to share in this major auto extravaganza. The event's annual economic
impact to Greater Miami is estimated at nearly $45 million.
The South Florida Auto -Truck Dealers Association, the show's presenting sponsor,
contributes to numerous charities throughout South Florida. These charities include; The Ronald
McDonald House Charities, The Boys and Girls Clubs of South Florida, Center One and
Diabetes Research Institute. The South Florida International Auto Show also sponsors a
"DON'T BOOZE AND CRUISE" campaign, promoting responsible driving.
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Ms. Eileen Aamaso
City of Miami
August 17, 2001
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We appreciate the City's support in helping us to promote this farnily-oricnted event
through the use of light pole banners. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me
at 305-447-1224. Based on our conversation, we will plan on having someone from the auto
show present at the commission meeting on September 13. I'll await word from you on the time
our item should come -up.
Sincerely,
John G. Kiskinis
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