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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-95-017311 1-, "N J-95-187 2/16/95 RESOLUTION NO. 9 5- 173 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE MIAMI RIVER COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR A TERM OF OFFICE AS HEREIN SPECIFIED. WHEREAS, Resolution No. 86-701, adopted September 11, 1986 approved, in principle, a "Resolution of Understanding" between the City of Miami and Dade County which dealt with local governmental policy concerning the Miami River; and WHEREAS, on September 2, 1986, the Board of County Commissioners of Dade County, Florida, approved substantially the same Memorandum of Understanding; and WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding created a committee known as the "Miami River Coordinating Committee" to accomplish the purposes outlined therein; and WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding requires the Miami City Commission to appoint three citizen members to the Miami River Coordinating Committee, one position of which has expired; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. CITY COb MISSION MEETIITG OF Resolution No. 95- 173 Section 2. Janet Gavarrete, (Name) 824 Genoa Street, Coral Gables, (Address) Fl 33134 , is hereby appointed to serve as a member of the Miami River Coordinating Committee for a three year term of office commencing with the adoption date of this Resolution. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: CHRISTOPHER F. KURTZ ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: A. QUI JO S, I I CITY ATTORN CFK/csk/pb/M4950 -2- day of March , 1995. At., 4 �. ST PHEN P. CLA K, MAYOR 95- 173 TO : Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM : Cesar City RECOMMENDATION CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM 1� DATE : FEB 2 4 1995 FILE : SUBJECT : Appointing an individual to the Miami River Coordinating Committee REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution appointing an individual for a three year term on the Miami River Coordinating Committee. BACKGROUND This position is currently filled by Ms. Janet Gavarrete, who was appointed by the City Commission for a two year term, commencing January 5, 1993. Since then, Ms. Gavarrete has served with distinction as chairperson of the committee. The Miami River Coordinating Committee has been determined to be an independent committee, not subject to Chapter 2, Article KM of the City Code. The Miami City Commission appoints three of the eight citizen members of the Miami River Coordinating Committee. The remaining members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and the Governor. The following criteria for appointments were established in Resolution 86-701, entitled "Resolution of Understanding between the City of Miami and Dade County relating to the Miami River and its tributaries." "Three persons, appointed by the Miami City Commission, who have demonstrated an interest in the protection and enhancement of the Miami River and who are not elected officials or employees of the City of Miami and who represent an appropriate cross section of businesses, conservationists, property owners, and other citizens interested in the welfare of the Miami River." 95- 173