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Home My WebLink AboutR-89-0747J-89-744 7/27/89 RESOLUTION NO. 89�4747 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC., TO NOMINATE VALERIE HICKEY-PATTON, VICE -MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WEST MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 1989 FLORIDA MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR, "E. HARRIS DREW AWARD"; FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN NAMED OFFICIALS. WHEREAS, Valerie Hickey -Patton has served the City of West Miami as Commissioner, Vice -Mayor, and Mayor continuously from 1970, and she will have served in excess of twenty years as a member of the City Commission of West Miami at the termination of �i her present term in 1990; and WHEREAS, she has served in the following capacities, and on numerous other community committees and projects: Past President of the Dade League of Cities, and service in all offices of the League, and is presently - a Director; Chairwoman of Florida Citizens Committee for Education; Past President of Women in Government; Co -Chairwoman of Stop Crime Committee; Member of Dade County Advisory Task Force; Member of Dade Partners for Youth; First woman Mayor of West Miami, 1984-86; y Vice -Mayor of West Miami, 1986-88; Member of National League of Cities' Human Resource Committee on Immigration; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JUL 31 19889y RMUMON No. 89.-:," ♦ 4 REMARKS: k "H. Harris Drew Award", be Valerie Hickey -Patton, one of D&d* County's outstanding municipal officials. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Honorable Ray Sittig, Executive Director of the Florida League of Cities, Inc., and to the Honorable Valerie Hickey -Patton of the City of West Miami, Florida. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 31st day of .#uly 1989. L (4 of y AT 1Ceafd71, w VIP Q August A. logo — CEHTIPIED MAIL RnirURN RECEIPT REQUESTED { The Chairman a i E. Harris Drew Award Committee P.O. Box 1757 Tallahassee Florida 32302 REt E. HARRIS DREW AWARD Dear Sir Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolutlon No. 89-747 passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on July 31, 1989, which is self-explanatory. On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention. yours, P 768 741 375 RECEIPT FOR CERTIFIED MAIL...•r^ NO INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDED 31 NOT FOR INTERNATIONAL MAIL �e tee: 3,r ,,'lSetyersej•, �•. c - MH:vg Encr a/s P OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/City Hall/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O.Box 330705/Miami, Florida 33233-0708/(305) $79.6065'. - � � f i �:f: _r L i.` _ _. � - .. !. Ii .1 a i•4.. t; � .. ..7.�.`s. .I�i l�..t �rt� k.Mft^I"Y'.: August 8, 1999 CER'T1FIEb MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REOPESTED The Hon• Ray Sittig Executive Director Cities Florida League of P.O. Box 1757 Tallahassee Florida 32302 RE: E. HARRIS DREW AWARD Dear Mr. Sittig:` of Resolution No. 89`7478 Enclosed herein please find of Miamcopy i Commission at its meeting passed and adopted by the City 1989, which is self-explanatory. held on July 31, On behalf of the City of Miami, thank you for your attention* -� tr ly yours, p 432 454 036 RECEIPT FOR CERTIFIED MAIL tatty Hirai NOR,JT F°,R hE EPhAR'.V,L VWL It t s .• nl oYlc MH:Yg - Enc: a . r NEW BUSINESS (cont.): !i (cont.) He asked f"1�rida Power Light Vice i ident Clark Cook to speak regarding thA issue. Mr. Cook reported that the original proposed franchise agreement ordinance. passed on first reading, and was acceptable to all. He reported that Commissioner Hawkins has introduced the new ordinance. which gives the County a 3rd alternative. He stated that there is also clause in the New ordinance which states that they would not subtract any county taxes. He stated that this would mean that people in unincorporated areas would receive an eight million dollar rate increase. He Stated that FPL will write a letter to the County stating that under no circumstances will they agree .. ntractually to this clause. He stated that there are two ordinances- ne which would allow you to renew ,your franchises and one which will ot. He urged cities to monitor what is going on in the County. First vi rc PrAmi Ht-nt (ZAIQmnor mnvArl to AAnnt A rPmn1 ur i nn in support of the of L and the County and wi lities to have their v0J eased taxes. It' was sE r 6 is attached. (Subst m� the County. but the 1< their franchises —� and t) � �� quest of R . Marchi B) Conai" at he is expec' ttee when called upon.: s y committee which G. �,/�Zn/� committee Appoii r C> Propoi iat Martha Lyed, Count] 7 the attention of the Li finance will be appli, /''- -GL��y •�- i towing ordin icipality. (SummlCopies available'_ at League Office). He also stated that 2nd reading c.f the ordinance will be on July 11. 1989 (subsequently, the ordinance was passed). D� North Miami Beach resolution urging the establishment of Industrial Depot -Drop off waste sites in non-residential environs - (attached) Ou Secretary John Kurzman reported on this item, which he sponsored in North Miami Beach, stating that these sites would eliminate some of the illegal disposal of tires etc. After brief discussion on the issue. the Board approved the resolution, referring it to the Joint Liaison _= Committee for further review/recommendation to the Board of Directors. The Board also voted to create an Ad -Hoc Recycling Committee to research the issue. Medley Mayor Tobie Wilson and Secretary John Kurzman volunteered to serve on the Committee. E) Dade League nomination for the Florida League's E. Harris Drew Award - After nominations from the floor. Past President Valerie Hickey -Patton,; •= Councilwoman. West Miami, was nominated to be supported by the League. The Board unanimously approved the creation of a resolution in support the nomination. (Res. #89-77 is attached). Cities are asked to create similar resolutions and forward them to the FLC's E. Harris Drew Award Selection Committee. P.O. Box 1757. Tallahassee. FL 32302-1757 F> Insurance Premium tax - President Gardner reported on an article which appeared in Sunday's newspaper which stated that in a new bill, re; taxing insurance premiums, a clause was placed on the bill which stat-s "as of October 1. 1990. the State Comprehensive Health Association, an assigned risk for uninsurable people, will be termin5red". He asked Representative John Cosgrove to give a brief explanation to the Board as to how this would impact the people. Page 2 of s--74 -. NEW BUSINESS (cont.): . (cont.) He asked Frida Power & Light Vice Fident Clark Cook to speak regarding thiig issue. Mr. Cook reported that the original proposed franchise agreement ordinance. passed on first reading. and was acceptable to all. He reported that Commissioner Hawkins has introduced the new ordinance, which gives the County a 3rd alternative. He stated that there is also clause in the New ordinance which states that they would not subtract any county taxes. He stated that this would mean that people in unincorporated areas would receive an eight million dollar rate increase. He Stated that FPL will write a letter to the County stating that under no circumstances will they agree fn ntractually to this clause. He stated that there are two ordinances- e which would allow you to renew your franchises and one which will t. He urged cities to monitor what is going on in the County. First Vice President Gassner the original ordinance which and was acceptable to the Lei their franchise renewed, wit) was seconded and unanimously (Subsequently, the alternate the language guaranteeing the and the right of Hialeah Gar( Marchner who attended the Hei B) Committee Appointments - Pre! expecting Board members to bi upon. He urged all Board Mei which thev feel would be avri moved to adopt a resolution in support of had been agreed upon by FPL and the County gue, which allows municipalities to have out loss of income or increased taxes. It approved. Resolution #69-76 is attached. ordinance was approved by the County, but right of cities to renew their franchises ,ens was inserted at the request of R. ring on July lith). ;ident Gardner announced that he is ready to serve on a committee when called ►bers to get involved in any committee woes to their interests. Committee Appointments are listed under Committee Reports. C) Proposed County Towing Ordinance-R. Marchner reported that Martha Lyed, County Manager's office, has brought this ordinance to the attention of the League. He stated that the (minimum standards) ordinance will be applicable in municipalities which do not have their own towing ordinance regulating the towing industry within the municipality. (Summary of the ordinance was attached to the agenda. Copies available at League Office). He also stated that 2nd reading of the ordinance will be on July 11. 1989 (subsequently, the ordinance was passed). D) North Miami Beach resolution urging the establishment of Industrial Depot -Drop off Waste sites in non-residential environs - (attached) Secretary John Kurzman reported on this item, which he sponsored in North Miami Beach. stating that these sites would eliminate some of the illegal disposal- of tires etc. After brief discussion on the issue, the Board approved the resolution, referring it to the Joint Liaison Committee for further review/recommendation to the Board of Directors. The Board also voted to create an Ad -Hoc Recycling Committee to research the issue. Medley Mayor Tobie Wilson and Secretary John Kurzman volunteered to serve on the Committee. E) Dade League nomination for the Florida League's E. Harris Drew Award - After nominations from the floor. Past President Valerie Hickey -Patton. Councilwoman. West Miami, was nominated to be supported by the League. The Board unanimously approved the creation of a resolution in support the nomination. (Res. #89-77 is attached). Cities are asked to create similar resolutions and forward them to the FLC's E. Harris Drew Award: Selection Committee. P.O. Box 1757. Tallahassee. FL 32302-1757 F) Insurance Premium tax - President Gardner reported on an article which appeared in Sunday's newspaper which stated that in a new bill. re: taxing insurance premiums, a clause was placed on the bill which stat•-- "as of October 1. 1990. the State Comprehensive Health Association, an,, assigned risk for uninsurable people, will be terminnt-ed". He asked Representative John Cosgrove to give a brief explanation to the Board as to how this would impact the people. Page 2 of s§--74 _ �. 1AITIc[i A ....�D1.it'1 ioll OF THK BOARD OF Di RECTORS CIF THE 6ADE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.. UROINO THE FLORIDA LRAOUE OF CITIES. INC. to NOMINATE VALERIE HICKEY -PAIR AS T11F RgCIPIENj' FOR THE 1989 "L. HARRIS DREW ASIA"O' . WHEREAS, Valerie Hickey -Patton has served the City of West Hiatt as Commissioner. Vice Mayor, and Mayor. continuously from 1970. Anil she will have served in excess of twenty years as a mcmt-ar of the eit* Commission of West Miami at the termination of her present term of 6ftict in 1990. and WHEREAS. she has performed in an outstanding manner far the City of West Miami. not only as a Commissioner. bitt in manv civic ac- tivitiee. and WHEREAS. she has served in the followinc capacities and on numerous other community committees and projects: Past President of the Dade County League of Cities and served in all offices of the League and is presently a Director: Chairwoman of the Florida Citizens Committee f-.r Ed,ication: Past President of Women in Government: Co -Chairwoman of Stop Crime Committee: Member of the Dade County Advisory Task Force: Member of the Dade Partners for Youth: Elected first woman Mayor of West Miami 1964-1966 Vice Mayor of West Miami 198-1988: Appointed to the National League of Cities' Human Resource Committee on Immigration: and WHEREAS. Valerie Hickey -Patton, who hac served her community and the Board of Directors in such an outstanding manner in excess of twenty years. be designated as the recipient of the Florida's Municipal Official of the Year "E. Harris Drew Award". NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD Or DIRECTORS OF THE DADS COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES. INC.: Section i. That it is a privilege and honor to recommend one of Dade County's outstanding municipal officials to the Florida League of Cities. Inc. and its appropriate officials. Valerie Hickey - Patton, to be nominated as the recipient for the 1988 Florida's Municipal Official of the Year."E. Harris Drew Award". SKUION 2. Each Member of the League. Citic-s. Dade County and the Dade County School Board are urged to adopt & disseminate a resolution of support for Valerie Hickey -Patton to receive.: the Florida League of Cities' "E. Harris Drew Award". SUCTION 3. That a copy of this resolution bc• sent to the Honorable Ray Sittig. Executive Director of the Florida League of Cities. Inc. and to the Honorable Valerie Hickev-P&tton of the City of West Miami, Florida. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July 1989. Attest: jgl Joscah J. Ga�dnur JOSEPH J. GARDNER. President /s/John Xurzman i . VIC . JOHN KUkLMAN. Secretary —7-7-77777