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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-01-0631J•-01-502 6/14/01 RESOLUTION NO. 01— 6 31 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CI'T'Y COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, IN CONCERT WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE BOARD, TO DISCUSS THE HOSTING OF THE NEXT REGIONAL WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM AT A LOCATION IN MIAMI WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, IN CONCERT WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIREC.COR OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE BOARD, TO WORK AND COOPERATE WITH THE FLORIDA SECRETARY OF STATE, FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL FOR PLANNING AND HOSTING THE FORUM. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Manager is directed, in concert with the Executive Director of the International Trade Board, to discuss the hosting of the next Regional World Economic Forum at a location in Miami with the Florida Department of State. Section 2. The City Manager is authorized, in concert with the Executive Director of the International Trade Board, to work and cooperate with the Florida Secretary of State, for the submission of a proposal for planning and hosting the Forum. CIl1f cx�lildwort Jill. 10 2001 ttowwtm Na ©1— 631 Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.11 PASSED AND ADOPTED thin loth day of July , 2001. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR AhawdIum whh f qmM Cods Sao. 2-M. skm the MAN d d not WNW approval d ,tiR tegisladon by signing It In the desbna%Wd id seglslatt W comes effeadve with the elapse d ( 0) t ate o IsM n top uft earns, wow the kftwr ATTEST: WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK APPROV' AS F A"XqDRO VILARRLLO ;�Plf ATTORNEY W5396:LB:BSS , 4le AND CORRECTNESS:& If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ter. calendar days from the date It was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effecl.ve immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 2 of 2 miaa� fit— 631. TO FROM •CITY OF MIAMI, FLOF7I DI9T'RICT 2 INTER -OFFICE MEMORj COMMISSIONER 1NINTON Carlos Gimenez, City Manager DATE SUGj9C* REFERENCES Commissioner Johnny L.Winton ENC.OSUREB: June 19, 2001 FILE. 2002World Economic Forum Please place on the next City of Miami Commission Agenda for July 10, 2001, a discussion about the City of Miami hosting the 2002 World Economic Forum. O1_ 631 7 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO . Carlos Gimenez, City Manager DATE June 14, 2001 FILE SUBJECT World Economic Forum Pocket Item FRAM Commissioner Johnny L.Winton REFERENCES ENCLOSURES The World Economic Forum was established several decades ago in Davos, Switzerland. It is a non-profit organization that brings together CEOs of major companies and world leaders. The purpose of the event is to discuss and present resolutions that would assist global economic development, such as free trade initiatives, environmental concerns, and assistance to developing nations. Prior to each annual meeting, there are regional meetings and the next regional meeting is for the Latin American Region. The main theme is the free trade area of the Americas. Hosting this well-known event is beneficial for the City of Miami from an image and branding point of view, as well as an opportunity to showcase Miami as a key global center for the Americas. I respectfully request that the City Commission authorize the City Manager, assisted by the International Trade Board (ITB), to discuss with the Florida Department of State, having the City of Miami host the 2002 World Economic Forum for the Latin American Region. I also respectfully request that the City Commission authorize the City Manager and the ITB Executive Director, to work and cooperate with the Florida Secretary of State in the submission of a proposal for the planning and hosting of this event. 01- 631