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The Overtown Advisory Board, Inc. (OAB) has recognized that Overtown
must initiate and maintain viable programs/activities to improve the
quality of life of its residents.
Residents in Overtown have suffered from a sense of erosion of both
neighborhood and family structure. Many of them have given up and may
therefore harbor feelings of hatred, distrust and alienation.
In the pas, many Whites and Hispanics have been indifferent to the
problems of this community. In fact, much attention has been concentrated
on improving the image of Miami without addressing the real issues.
We must all (African Americans, Anglo Americans, Hispanic Americans),
however, realize the problems occurring in the Overtown community seriously
impact Miami, Dade County, and South Florida.
our call to action solicits the participation of all concerned individuals
and groups to participate in the revival of this community.
It is imperative that the City of Miami take the lead in effectuating
much needed social, political and economic changes relative to Overtown.
Most of us hold to the opinion that it has been and continues to be through
planned neglect that Overtown has been allowed to deteriorate to its
present status. Although we deem it essential that the residents and
business persons in Overtown be the key actors in plans for this community,
we welcome sincere support from persons external to our community.
However, we insist that such support is coordinated in tandem with on -going
activities.
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CALL TV ACTION
The Overtown Shopping Center
The Overtown Shopping Center was built in the early 1980's to provide
a much needed shopping facility to this community. However, for various
reasons the shopping center has not been operational for several years.
The OAB has put together a proposal to serve as manager for this facility.
Under the management of the OAB, the shopping center should be immediately
prepared for opening, including the supermarket.
A request has been made to the members of the Downtown Development
Authority to lend technical assistance and other related resources to
the OAB to assure an effective and successful operation of the center.
We will insure that the center becomes an income generating operation.
Historic Village
The Historic Overtown Folklife Village is a two (2) block area located
adjacent to the downtown Miami Central Business district, in the heart
of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment area (see attachment).
The Historic Overtown Folklife Village represents a unique urban
redevelopment opportunity. The area is a mixed arts center concentrating
on an African American and an African Caribbean theme. This
mini -entertainment district shall include replica's of former centers
of entertainment such as the Rockland Palace and the Harlem Square.
The Village wil.1 be African American owned and managed. Conceiveably,
there could be a wax museum with life-size modals of Billie Holliday,
Count Basic, Sam Cook, etc. - former frequenters of Overtown.
The Overton Advisory Board has designated the Village as a high priority
project. We requested the Downtown Development Authority Board members
adopt this project and participate with us to insure implementation.
The Overtown Coordinator
Overtown currently has a wide range of agencies providing a variety of
services. Additionally, there have been many offers to provide assistance
by agencies, departments, etc. Many of these groups, departments,
agencies, etc, perform the same services. There must be more coordination
and collaboration.
The Overtu:m Advisory Board, Inc. request that an Overtown Coordinator
to coordinate activities of all agencies and organizations in the Overtown
area be appointed by the Manager. The Coordinator should report directly
to the City Manager with the County contributing to the salary for this
position. The Overtown Coordinator should have direct access to the
County Manager, City Manager and the State Director of HRS.
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Affordable housing has been a problem in Overtown for some time. The
overtohn Advisory Board, Inc. would like to join forces with members
of the Downtown Development Authority, Sports Authority and the local
Chambers of Commerce to exert influence upon the County, State, Federal
government and to persuade them to immediately initiate an affordable
housing program.
The program should include rehabing some of the existing units,
condemnation and demolition of existing substandard units and replacing
these units with new affordable dwellings. The local banking industry
must come fcrth to play a key role in this regard.
Child Care
Many infants and young children in the Overtown community lack adequate
child care and support systems. We urge our newest neighbors - the Arena
and the Miami Heat - to make a significant investment by supporting the
establishment of a Child Development Center for use as a child care center
including pre and post natal care, pediatrics and education.
It is also envisioned that the Center will provide training to prepare
persons for jobs in the child care industry.
Talks are currently underway with Jackson Hospital and Camillus House
to seek their input and support.
Education
We call upon the Dade County School Board to revisit its forced attendance
boundaries which further disrupts neighborhood integrity and victimizes
African American youth by one way bussing.
there is a need for more creative approaches to keeping our youth in
school and offering them relevant, experience based instruction. The
Student Cashiers of Overtown Program (SCOOP), implemented by DCPS, OAB
_ and the Miami Department of Off -Street Parking, is an example of a highly
effective program advanced through agency and CBO collaboration.
Such efforts should continue and be expanded, to include:
-Outreach vocational training programs
-Specific job preparation and training
-Identify a community facility where a complete food service program
may b: established for training residents and serving the community
-Teaching African American youth their true history commencing with
African history through the diaspora, slavery, Reconstruction and
into the present.
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The continual killing of African American males by Hispanic American
police officers must cease. Not only is there a serious racial problem
in our community, but we are of the opinion that this same problem exists
within the department. We recommend the following:
-Immediate review of cases wherein African American cops have been
terminated due to policy infractions with the intent of re -instating
those meriting re -instatement
-Operate the Overtown mini -station 24 hours per day
-Organize community rap sessions with cops and young African American
males
-Significantly increase the number of African American cops assigned
to Overtown
-Establish a Miami Civilian Review Panel '
-implement a program where all cops assigned to Overtown will devote
X number of hours per shift to walking the streets including preparing
them to positively interact with residents
-Use the same manpower utilized for reverse sting operations to
intensively patrol specific areas during varying periods of time.
overtown Charette
We propose an extremely intensive planning process to focus on the Historic
Village and extending north to N.W. llth Street. Community residents
and business persons, Miami -Dade Jr. College, University of Miami and
Downtown business interest to focus on the designated area for the purposes
of constructing a time phased plan to determine land use, new housing,
rehab housing, commercial development and community support institutions.
Persons engaging in this process should know from the outset that their
product shall receive the same priority treatment as the Knight Center,
Ba yside, Ba yfront Park, and the Arena.
_ This process alone will enhance a strong sense of community and ownership.
If orchestrated properly and appropriate commitments co;ae forth, the
process should also serve to heal many of the deep wounds brought on
by race and class related problems.
Conclusion
It is essential that commitments be determined, milestones set, and
marketing strategies underway as soon as possible. The city must call
upon all of its resources and influence to make this proposal a reality.
Overtown has been long overdue.
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neevasendations From overtown Advisory Bard
Presented to Miami City Commission and Independent Review Panel
February 13, 1989
Boonmic Opportunities
-Open the Overtown Shopping Center including the supermarket.
-Expedite the construction of the Overtown Historic Village as a
mini -entertainment district.
-Leverage private sector support for St. Johns CDC in order that it
may play a : ead role in rehabing and constructing new housing.
-Initiate a selective patronage campaign in reference to banks engaging
In redlining and investors refusing to invest in Overtown.
Determine financial and other needs of existing Overtown businesses
and secure support.
-Expedite the facade treatment program.
-Work out a bonus system for major developers who will joint venture
with St. Johns.
-Make demands on the Miami Arena and the Heat to support community
ventures in Overtown.
-Establish a real employment and training program in conjunction with
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, DBA, DDA, CBO's, labor unions and
dvelopers.
Police and Community Relations
-Review cases where African American cops have been terminated due to
policy infractions.
-Initiate a police -cadet training program similiar to ROTC in city high
schools.
-Extend hours of operation for Overtown mini -station.
-Organize police community rap sessions with young males in the community.
-Establish a Civilian review Board.
-Design and implement policy calling for all cops assigned to Overtown
to devote X hours walking the beat.
-Dse the same manpower utilized for reverse sting operations to have
Intensive street/mobile patrol of specific areas.
-Significantly increase the number of African American cops assigned
to Overtown.
-Organize police community street councils.
-Assist DCPS and OAB in implementing youth speak -out sessions in schoc.ts
where Overtown students attend.
Comomunity lEeroveaents
-Establish a Youth Development Center including child care.
-Work with DCPS and OAB to implement a clean neighborhood and
environmental conservation program.
-Work with Little HUD to design and implement a housing program calling
for tenant management and ownership.
-Assist OAA and the Camillus House in creating a free walk-in health
clinic in Overtown.
-Condemn and take over property belonging to slum landlords.
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-ttrge bade County to back off expansion of the rapid transit and P"Ple
mover system and to direct all new VMrA monies to expanding and improving
the bus system.
+Reek and hire a person with P, mmunity organising skills to work in
the overtown coamunity-
-Recommend to the Postmaster General that the Flagler Station be renamed
the overtown Station.
-Retommend to bCPS to help maintain neighborhood integrity by allowing
Overtown students to attend schools located in Overtown.
-Recommend that the bCPS incorporate African American history to the
regular curriculum commencing, with pre -slavery through the diaspora.4
slavery, reconstruction and the civil rights movement.
Operation of community -based and controled after -school educational
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Mmnomic Opportunities
-open the Overtown Shopping Center including the supermarket.
-Expedite the construction of the Overtown Historic Village as a
mini -entertainment district.
-Leverage private sector support for St. Johns CDC in order that it
may play a ;ead role in rehabing and constructing new housing.
-Initiate a selective patronage campaign in reference to banks engaging
in redlining and investors refusing to invest in Overtown.
-Determine financial and other needs of existing Overtown businesses
and secure support.
-Expedite the facade treatment program.
-Work out a bonus system for major developers who will joint venture
with St: Johns.
-Make demands on the Miami Arena and the Heat to support community
ventures in Overtown.
-Establish a real employment and training program in conjunction with
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, DBA, DDA, CBO's, labor unions and
dvelopers.
Police and Community Relations
-Review cases where African American cops have been terminated due to
policy infractions.
-Initiate a police -cadet training program similiar to ROTC in city high
schools.
-Extend hours of operation for Overtown mini -station.
-Organize police community rap sessions with young males in the community.
-Establish a Civilian review Board.
-Design and implement policy calling for all cops assigned to Overtown
to devote X hours walking the beat.
-Use the same manpower utilized for reverse sting operations to have
Intensive street/mobile patrol of specific areas.
-Significantly increase the number of African American cops assigned
to Overtown.
-Organize police community street councils.
-Assist DCPS and OAB in implementing youth speak -out sessions in schools
where Overtown students attend.
Community improvements
-Establish a Youth Development Center including child care.
-Work with DCPS and DAB to implement a clean neighborhood and
environmental conservation program.
-Work with Little HUD to design and implement a housing program calling
for tenant management and ownership.
-Assist OAB and the Camillus House in creating a free walk-in health
clinic in Overtown.
-Condemn and take over property belonging to slum landlords.
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all new UNTA monies to expanding and Improving
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.Seek and hire a person with comn►unity organizing skills to work in
the Overtown ccanaunity.
-Recommend to the Postmaster General that the Flagler Station be renamed
the Overtown Station.
Recommend to DCPS to help maintain neighborhood integrity by allowing
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slavery, reconstruction and the civil rights movement.
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SPECIAL MEETING WITH THE
A'O-HOC INDEPENDENT
REVIEW PANEL (4)
FEBRUARY 139 1989
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...— III. OVERTOWN BLUE
RIBBON COMMITTEE'S FINDINGS AND
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RECOMMENDATIONS,
1983 - 1984
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✓ A. Presentation
by Rev. Winston Rudolph, Chairperson,
Committee at
Large
✓ B. Discussion
NO --IV. MINORITY REPORT
IN RESPONSE TO THE OV.ERTOWN BLUE RIBBON
COMMITTEE REPORT
(p. 217)
✓A. Presentation
by Dr. William Perry
\� B. Discussion
V. OPEN
VI. ADJOURNMENT
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CITIZEN`S INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL
Brown, Elmira Dooden, Annie
1058 N.M. 4th Court 1918 N.N. 4th Ave. Cir- W-
Miami, Florida 33136 Miami, Florida 33136
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Home: 573:6796 57-37 31
Work: 975-3048
Christmas, Lt. Franklin E.
Miami Police Department
Overtown Station
Work: 372-4550
Coladas, Officer Jorge F.
Miami Police Department
Patrol Unit
Work: 579-6540
Colyer, Leroy
425 N.W. 6th Street
Miami, Florida 33136
Home: 358-3248
Work:
Barry, Rev. Richard M.
St. Agnes Episcopal Church
1750 N.W. 3rd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33136
Work: 673-5330
Erving, Sgt. Alphonso V.
Miami Police Department
Overtown Station
Work: 372-4550
Justice, Officer Here& V.
Miami Police Department
Overtown Station
Work: 372-4550
Knight, Dewey W.
Liaison to City Commission
829 N.W. 55 Street
Miami, Florida
Home: 757-9663
Magnusson, Officer David A
Miami Police Department
Patrol Unit
Work: 579-6540
Starks, Rev. Willie
501 N.W. 19th Street
Mt. Carmel Missionary
Baptist Church
1745 N.N. 79 Street
Miami, Florida
Work: 691-1451
CITY STAFF CONTACT PERSONNEL
Department of Internal Audits A Reviews
Daniels, Hattie - Director
Burns, Pamela - Sr. Affirmative Action Spec.
Fonseca, Cynthia - Typist Clerk IV
City Manager's Office
Bellamy, Angela R. - Assistant City Manager
Law Department
Fernandez, Jorge L. - City Attorney
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February 9, 1989
DEAR PANEL MEMBER:
Please be advised that the next meeting of the Ad -Hoc Independent
Review Panel will be jointly held with the City Commission on
Monday, February 13, 1989 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Church.
The 1983-84 Overtown Report will be discussed and Rev. Winston ;
Rudolph and Dr. William Perry will be making presentations.
Attached please find the minutes from the last meeting on January
31, 1989 along with a resume from Mr. Tony Crapp, who has offered
his services as consultant.
If you have any Questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
i Sincerely, '
Hattie M. Daniels, Ed. D. —
HMD/PB/mgr
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... CItV OF MIAMI. FLOMDA
1drh P'VffW .MEMORANDUM
to: Members of the City Commission I)AM February 6, 1989 �
1~1*11 Special Session
February 13, 1989
rnoui Xavier L. Suarez nrrrre�xER : 020609/JSb
Mayor
F.NClASiMER
Pursuant to the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City
of Miami, Florida, i, Xavier L. Suarez, do hereby call a special
meeting of the Miami City Commission to take place at 600 P.M.
on February 13, 1909, in St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 1750 N.W. 3
Avenue, Miami, Florida, for the purpose of considering a matter
of urgent public imports namely, the joint meeting of the City
Commission and the Ad -Hoc independent Review Panel in connection
with the circumstances surrounding the current civil disturbance
in the City of Miami.
cc: Cesar If. Odio, City Manager
Matty Hirai, City Clerk
Jorge L. Fernandez, City Attorney
Aurelio Perez-Lugones, Legislative Administrator
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Dr. Hattie Daniels, Director
City of Miami
Department of internal Audits Rc Reviews
3006 Aviation Avenue, 4th Floor
Miami, FL 33133
Dear Hattie:
In follow-up to our telephone conversation on 2/2/89
attached please find a copy of my resume for review
and consideration by the City of'Miami's Independent
Review Panel (IRP).
It is my understanding that the IRP may be interested in
securing the professional services of a consultant to
include but not be limited to the coordination of all —
administrative support activities for the committee and
the preparation of the report resulting from the committee's
investigation and deliberations relative to the recent
civil disturbance as per the mandate of the Miami City
Commission.
Please be advised that pending the success of my efforts
to secure full-time employment, I am interested and
available to work with the IRP on a consultant be is as
per mutually agreeable terms and conditions.
My resume will indicate nearly 14 years of varied
administrative and managerl&1 experience in the public
sector at the local government level. I have substantial
experience in municipal administration, community and
economic development, housing, planning, and budgeting
along with related financial management expertise. In
addition, I possess a Bachelor's degree cum lauds in fig_
Government from Harvard University and a Master's degree
in Public Affairs from Princeton University. Most
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recently I served as City Manager of Riviera Beach,
Florida from 9/87 to 10/88..
I shall look forward to hearing from you further
regard to this subject.
in
Sinc rely,
Tony E. C pp, Sr.
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RESUME
• VONY EDWARD CRAPPr SR.
1617 Paxton Avenue
Mangonia Park, Florida 33404
Home Telephone: (407) 848-2761
Office Telephone: (407) 845-4010
EDUCATION
Graduate:
College:
High School:
Master of Public Affairs, Urban & Domestic Public
Princeton university, 1976p ,Princeton, new Jersey 08540
Bachelor of Arts in Government, cum laude
Harvard University, 1974, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
Miami Jackson Senior High, Miami, Florida'
Graduation: June, 1970, Class Valedictorian"-'
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Associate Member, International City Management Al 380diation.:m,
Member, American Society for Public Administration.
Board of Directors, Suncoast Chamber of Commerce # 1987-88,--,*
General Advisory Committee, Palm Beach Community C611eq
North Campus, 1987-88
President, National Forum for Black Public Admini8tratora,7
South Florida Chapter, 1986
Member, National Forum for Black Public Administratofor"Ind'o."t I
1982 - Present
Board of Directors, international Center of Floridap*,198
National Council for Urban Economic.DeveJLopment.-..Subcomm-ittee."
on Citywide Economic DeVelopment'0`1979'ift "t 4 1198
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Board of Directors, Miami Citywide Developmentp I C, OWNS
Member, Miami Citywide Development, Inc.,, 1980-81
503 Development Corporation)
City of Miami - Metro Dade County Task Force on Economic".
Development, 1978-1981
Board of Directors, South Florida Coalition for Economic
Development, 1980-1981
Community Economic Development Council,, Urban League, of
Greater Miami, 1980
Miami -Dade Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., 1971-1980
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AWARDS/HONORS
Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 1980-Present
Certificate of Completion, Training Seminar on Financial
Forecasting - Issues & Techniques, 1982, American
Management Association
Certificate of Completion, Training Institute'bn Urbaw
Economic Development: The Development Process,'1981#,*
National Council for Urban Economic Development
Leadership Miami Program, 1981, Greater Miami Chamber
of Commerce
Certificate of Completion, Training`SemirAi":'dM
Strategies for Black Managers, 1979, American•''Mana
Association
Graduate Fellowship, Princeton University, 19744,1976;,:cy=
Research Grant, John F. Kennedy School of Governments s-
institute of Politics, 1973 e+
Academic Scholarship, Harvard University, 1970-1974
Who's Who in American High Schools, 1970 '�, ,
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Crapp has fourteen (14) years of qquality professional
experience in municipal management andlladministration, -.
urban and community economic development, business- devblt>pntee► ,
programming, economic analysis, economic and community plan.,;,
ning, and budget and financial management/a alysis% This'+�'�
experience includes all aspects of administ6ation, organs"...,
;,,;--- nation, planning, financing and execution ab ociated with.
the urban and community development proc6f3s'VMilfflC11AOV,
experience includes the design, development -and implermo 8
of business development programs to attract' new busiheas*aftd"
investment and to facilitate the expansion and retention"t?f�0
existing business enterprises. In addition, Mr. Crapp was',(':;-`-;
responsible for the development of 1) a citywide development o'-A.
corporation in the City of Miami which in its first year ,,w
packaged some $7.75 million in business development financing,-
and 2) a Neighborhood Economic Development Program for the ri;A*f
City of Miami which provides capacity -building support and;:=Y„'''
assistance to community -based development organizations to'�y
facilitate neighborhood commercial revitalization activities�...�,
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EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Presentlyr Mr. Crapp is City Manager of the City -of 1AWS !!c
Heachr Florida responsible to the Mayor and City'Councsil4fo
• the proper administration of the affairs of the City•`1ft'=thi*.
capacity he manages the day-to-day activities of a full•serVi a
municipal corporation which has an operating budget in'exCeBs
of $44million and 450 employees. As City Manager# Mr•"Crapplhb�
the following powersp duties, and responsibilities » <,,-•7t;:,+.?'
1. Appoint, suspend, and remove all officers and employees'"t..
of the City except as otherwise provided for by the•-'►+''."
charter or law.
2. Prepare the annual budget and submit. .
body and be responsible -for its administriti6h., f 6
adoption.
3. Prepare and submit to the legislative body's! CompltltE! ,�,�•
report on the finances and administrative activities11t1.
of the City for the preceding year • ^
4. Keep the legislative body advised of the financial'°.'t•
condition and future needs of the City and make suchN
recommendations as he may deem feasible. r,•t4-`a_ i;;
5. Consolidate or combine offices, positions$•.deparY.me td�=
or units under his jurisdiction with•the approVAl10
the legislative body. r • ''x„i! '' "'"�
6. Recommend to the legislative body from time
adoption of such measures as he may deem necesgaryAi,:y�:
or expedient for the health, safety, or welfare,•of ,-.,:
the community or for the improvement of admimistratiVe:'-31'.;.°:•
services. rr1•Y,!ty`}4.
w 7. Attend all meetings-'8f 'the =legislative+rb8fly Rd fis1iR'
in the discussion of all mattekh"CbhtiH§1rbd
B. municipality Investigate the affairs of the
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department or division thereof. } : , ::.rfe ..,•. r �,,
9. Perform such other duties as may be required by'the"t
legislative body not inconsistent with the charter,S`:'S'
law, or ordinances. ►.-;• >1�,.,
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MAJOR PROJECTS
*As Assistant Director for Administrative Services
in the Metro Dade County Department of Housing and :Cr4'-,'�«;, ` 4
Urban Development from 7/86 to 8/87 Mr. Crape
administered and coordinated all financial, personne1'.. =,►;fit.,
and management information and records services -for.., r ;�
this agency which had a budget of $109 million and!.,,-,' '
643 employees. Major responsibilities included fedia!,
state, and local budgeting: central accountingticoordin!!�'
tion of data processing and office automation systems=''.''':''`r�
coordination of property control and agency -wide
procurement functions; and the management of the County•s
personnel administration system within the department.
Staff supervisory responsibilities encompassed.some 65
varied professional and clerical p'ositionse;,WW
*The major projects and systems with which Mr. Crapp'�Weg,.
involved as Assistant Budget Director, iopment,
ty of Miami,�k'. .,'t
Florida from 11/81 to 6/86 were the de and/orimplementation of the following: Quartey Budget Allot-�" y
ment System, Personnel Cost Projection System, Multi-Year'.1"r:
Revenue and Expenditure Forecasting Project, Departmental"`
Performance/Output Measurement Reporting System, Activity.14-�
Reporting Management System, Payroll Integrated Position-`!-�,.
Control System, Potential New Revenue Review.Projectp: and`";r
Program/Performance Budget System Development.
*Economic Consultant to the National Urban League engaged:10
to prepare a monograph on the economic and community `.
development issues vis-a-vis the black population fn "' ce'>
Dade County (Miami) , Florida, 1982. �w •�,ti:;.
*Technical Assistance Grant ($200;000) approved by'the'.11. ���Ot
Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department `°'
of Commerce, May 1981.
*Revolving Loan Fund Grant ($4.8 Million)..,approved
=' the Economic Development Administration,' "U'i8: ,. .
Department of Commerce, April 1981. -4=
*Secretary's Discretionary Grant ($1.160 Million) approVed '
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,'
February 1981.
*Project Director, Training & Technical Assistance Program
for Neighborhood Economic Development Organizationst;.,',;:.',...,F'Z
funded by the City of Miami ($500000), 1980-81 s "`
*Project Director, Economic Base Analysis & Development
Strategy Study, funded by the City of Miami ($751000) #'411;'�4`0°
1979-80.
*Project Director, Community Economic Development.
Demonstration Project, funded by the Community SerViCeB.;, Administration ($60, 000) , 1979-80.
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*Project Director, City of Miami: Commerce Cities',; , xr
Project, funded by the-U.S. Department of CommerC�j'. R..•
1978-80 ...�.,,�
*Dade County Overall Economic Development Progress
Report, 1976-77. r•.'i;r }r ,
*Project Director, Research Study of Summer Foreign
Tourists in Dade County, funded by Metro Dade County t
and the U.S. Travel Service ($11,000), 1976-77.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES'`F.t�;'s
PUBLICATIONS
9/88 - TF.CSR
Mr. Crapp has been a guest speaker before numerbui� wA
professional groups, business associations # ands `.t.
community organizations. Mr. Crapp has been a
presenter and panelist at several seminars,'as-well
as having appeared on numerous T.V. and radio inter& &'%
view programs to discuss such subjects as community �:y;"S' i+��
based economic development, neighborhood commerdial" .O.A. 1;" ;�a
revitalization, urban economic planning and .deve$slo.,A"
mentr minority business develo ent� and busine�
development financing. 1 t•- ; �ar�,y>>.,�a�"��',; y.x}���`�r,
. r. 4y,�.,�'J�' ♦ tit` t �f,•�
Black -owned Businesses in Metropolitan Dade Count �' �.'`.
September, 1985 (Results published In The M am ,
Review, October 30, 1985).
Community and Economic' Development-! issi�e6�*iwISBd
Count (Miami), fl—oridap March, 195Z6TP_r_ep3`r4dtf6rJ,•;;
the National Urban League under contract).'—- =� •� ': � ,.
Spanish -owned Businesses in Metropolitan Dade Count
July, 1981 (Resurt—spublished in The Miami Herald
August, 1981)
Black -owned Businesses in Metro olitan Dade Count f "`;'::�:,
December, 1980 Pub is a as a part o An Economic
Adjustment Plan for the Civil Disturbance Areas of
the City of Miami and Dade County," 1981; also, results
published in The Miami Herald, January, 1981),
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CITIZENS INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL
January 31, 1989
St. Agnes Episcopal Church
1750 N.N. 3rd Avenue -
Miami, Florida
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- Meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. All Panel members present
with the exception of Leroy Colyer and Annie Gooden.
Oath of office was administered to the Panel by the City
Attorney, Jorge Fernandez.
A discussion took place regarding the selection of the
independent legal counsel. No resumes had been submitted by
Panel members. Attorney G. Knox placed into consideration
via letter the name of Harold Long. The letter was read to
the Panel. Dewey Knight also placed into nomination the
name of H. T. Smith.
Ms. Annie Gooden arrived at 10:20 a.m..
Attorney Harold Long was nominated by Rev. Starks to be the
Panel's independent counsel. The motion was moved and
seconded. Mr. Long was unanimously nominated to be the
Panel's paid independent legal counsel. The Ci Attorney
was instructed to begin negotiations with Mr. Lon regarding
his fees.
It was discussed that Attorney Stephen J. Helfman of Fine,
Jacobson, Schwartz, Nash, Block and England volunteered
their legal services without fee.
Dewey Knight advised the Panel that Attorney Hank Adorno had
contacted him and volunteered the service of a recently =
hired attorney to act as legal counsel to the Panel also
without fee.
A motion was passed to have the independent counsel of. the
Panel determine the selection of which pro-bono attorney to
utilize.
The item
discussed.
concerning the utilization of a
Two
consultant was
names of
unavailable, while two
persons previously -mentioned were
others could not be contacted.
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writing,
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- Father Barry reported to the Panel that he had appeared
before the City Commission on 1/26/89 and gave the Panel's
first report of what has occurred to date. The 1983-84 Blue
Ribbon Report was brought up. He suggested to the City
Commission that the 1983-84 report needs to be used as that
same situation exists at this time. Although they may have
the same problems, it is a different generation as
exemplified by the rock and bottle throwing. It was
suggested that their charge be expanded and that community
persons could be brought before the Panel who can contribute
toward this investigation.
The 1983-84 Overtown Reports were distributed to all Panel
members. It was recommended that the Panel members review
the 1983 report. Further, Dr. Winston Rudolph and Dr. W.
Perry, together in a joint work session, to discuss their
findings and recommendations. After listening to them along
with community persons and organizations, the Panel could
then come up with an Action Plan.
It was discussed that the Panel needs to be clear on what _
the Panel is to do and then to proceed with doing it,. Both
the 1983 report, and the 1967-68 report, need to first be —
analyzed due to the similarity in problems. The Panel needs
to determine the critical needs of the community. This
must then be placed into the Action Plan and have them
implemented.
Rev. Starks advised that the City Attorney told them what
they couldn't do, but. he wants to know what the Panel could
do.
Father Barry advised that an evening work session needs to _
take place between the Panel and the Commission. A dinner -
work session at St. Agnes Church was offered to get an
understanding of what the Panel is charged with doing.
The County was asked to provide copies to the Panel of the —
1968 and 1980 reports. Roger Hamrick of the Community
Relations Board was to provide these to the Panel members.
Father Barry cautioned the Panel to not send out wrong
= impressions to the community and they need to do the right
thing. It was hoped a meeting could be arranged first with
the City Commission to clarify the responsibilities of the
Panel. Any decisions by the Panel need to be held until
they hold public forums to obtain feedback.
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Ms. Gooden questioned how long it would take until they
could meet with Attorney Long. They expected his presence
at the next meeting after negotiations are completed. s
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Rev. Starks asked the City Attorney when the Panel would be 1.-
able to ask for the reports of the State Attorney on the
charges (i.e. shooting). He inquired as to whether they i-
could ask for that data now as they did not know the legal z:
limitations now due to the depth of the investigation.
The City Attorney responded that the Panel can immediately
proceed with an investigation.*:
However, he recommended that all previous proceedings be
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given to Attorney Long prior to the next meeting so his
expertise could be utilized.
Various media representatives questioned the Chairperson
regarding the Panel's "independence," where they were going .,and how long it was going to take, questions concerning
having police officers on the Panel, the lack of a track
record, the time frame for the Panel's existence, and when the meeting with the City Commission would be scheduled.
The Chairperson responded to each.
Mr. Dewey Knight further discussed the Panel's so called
"lack of a track record."
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It was decided that the date to meet with the City
Commission would occur 2/13, 14, or 16/89. Dr. Daniels s'?,
would get back to the Chairperson to advise.
Meeting was adjourned. >
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You perhaps have been bombarded with recommendations
MEMBERS
relative to needed improvements in Overtown. we the
members of the Overtown Advisory Board,
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Alma Brown
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community and a ppreciate the c9 ec a at our
concern expressed by
various organizations and individuals`
We do not wish to have others believe that nothing has
been happening in Overtown. This Board has been
attempting to move on several items we co Vider to be
of benefit to the total community. Ne conser this an
opportunity to gain the Commission supprt of our
Priorities and to request the City Manager present you
with proposed legislation for enactment of the attached
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Father Marquess Barry
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the Overtown Advisory Board, Inc. (OAR) has recognized that Overtown
must initiate and maintain viable programs/activities to Improve the
quality of life of its residents.
Residents in Overtown have suffered from a sense of erosion of both
neighborhood and family structure. Many of them have given up and may
therefore harbor feelings of hatred, distrust and alienation.
In the past, many whites and Hispanics have been Indifferent to the
problems of this community. In fact, much attention has been concentrated
on Improving the image of Miami without addressing the real issues.
We must all (African Americans, Anglo Americans, Hispanic Americans),
however, realize the problems occurring in the Overtown community seriously
Impact Miami, Dade County, and South Florida.
Our call to action solicits the participation of all concerned individuals
.. and groups to participate in the revival of this community.
%`. It is imperative that the City of Miami take the lead in effectuating
much needed social, political and economic changes relative to Overtown.
Most of us hold to the opinion that it has been and continues to be through
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planned neglect that Overtown has been allowed to deteriorate to Its
present status. Although we deem it essential that the residents and
business persons In Overtown be the key actors in plans for this community,
we welcome sincere support from persons external to our community.
:':� However, we insist that such support is coordinated in tandem with on -going
activities.
2n November, 1980, Martin Fine's description of Miami, In his A, City
of Two Tales very succinctly describes Miami about one decade latent
its' "Within the shadows of the prospering downtown core and only a few
•;�.; ,. blocks from the shoreline of beautiful Biscayne Bay, Miami's decadence
lies. Here is located its slums, deteriorated neighborhoods and
its hopeless and frustrated citizens. it is the home of the
disadvantaged, the breeding ground of crime and delinquency and
the source of future occupants for the jails and hospitals of this
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community. Inhumane conditions exist In the midst of plenty. Its
- inhabitants do not participate at the banquet tables of growth an
prosperity in this community. They are the victims of apathy and
indifference of a community which hopes that by some form of magic
the problem will disappear. It is a forty year old hope.
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Its residents desperately cry out for help, but their shrill voices
are deafened by the noise and clatter of construction tools, building
the sleek newt structures, which enjoy the beauty and serenity of
Biscayne Bay, an asset which belongs in common to all of the citizens
of Miami.
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Ghetto residents seek real and meaningful solutions to their housing
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and economic problems and are eager to participate in their planning
and implementation. They receive instead, announcements of the
-„ creation of new boards and committees to study the problems. Funds
allocated to its deteriorated neighborhoods are in miniscule
G proportions, with built-in assurances of a continuing defeat."
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The Overtown Shopping Center was built in the early 1980'e to provide •�
j a much needed shopping facility to this community. However, for various
reasons the shopping center has not been operational for several years. �s
The OAR has put together a proposal to serve as manager for this facility._
Under the management of the OAR, the shopping center should be immediately
prepared for opening, including the supermarket. t
A request has been made to the members of the Downtown Development
Authority to lend technical assistance and other related resources to
the OAD to assure an effective and successful operation of, the center.
We Gill insure that the center becomes an income generating operation.
. gistoric Village
The Historic Overtown Folklife Village is a two (2) block Alocated
adjacent to the downtown Miami Central Business district, in the heart
of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment area (see attachment). —
The Historic Overtown Folklife Village represents a unique urban
redevelopment opportunity. The area is a mixed arts center concentrating
on an African American and an African Caribbean theme. This
Mini -entertainment district shall include replica's of former centers
of entertainment such as the Rockland Palace and the Harlem Square.
The Village will be African American owned and managed. Conceiveably,
there could be a wax museum with life-size models of Billie Holliday,
Count Basle, Sam Cook, etc. - former frequenters of Overtown.
the Overtown Advisory Board has designated the Village as a high priority
project. We requested the Downtown Development Authority Board members
adopt this project and participate with us to insure implementation. -
The Overtown Coordinator
Overtown currently has a wide range of agencies providing a variety of
services. Additionally, there have been many offers to provide assistance
by agencies, departments, etc. Many of these groups, departments,
agencies, etc. perform the same services. There must be more coordination
and collaboration.
The Overtown Advisory Board, Inc. request that an Overtown Coordinator
to coordinate activities of all agencies and organizations in the Overtown
area be appointed by the Manager. The Coordinator should report directly
to the City Manager with the County contributing to the salary for this
position. The Overtown Coordinator should have direct access to the
County Manager, City Manager and the State Director of HRS.
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Affordable housing has been a problem in overtoWn for some time, !fie
—? Overtdwn Advisory Board, Inc. Would like to join forces with members �
of, the Downtown Development Authority, Sports Authority and the local
Chambers of Commerce to exert influence upon the County, state, !'ederal
government and to persuade them to immediately initiate an affordable
housing program.
The program should include rehabing some of the existing units,
condemnation and demolition of existing substandard units and replacing
these units with new affordable dwellings. The local banking industry
trust come forth to play a key role in this regard.
Child Care
Many infants and young children in the Overtown community lack adequate
' child care and support systems. We urge our newest neighbors - the Arena
and the Miami Neat - to make a significant investment by supporting the
establishment of a Child Development Center for use as a child care center
Including pre and post natal care, pediatrics and education.
it is also envisioned that the Center will provide training to prepare —
persons for jobs in the child care industry.
Talks are currently underway with Jackson Hospital and Camillus Nouae
to seek their input and support.
Education
We call upon the Dade County School Board to revisit its forced attendance
boundaries which further disrupts neighborhood integrity and victimizes
African American youth by one way bussing.
There is a need for'more creative approaches to keeping our youth in
school and offering them relevant, experience based instruction. 'The
Student Cashiers of Overtown Program (SCOOP), implemeieted by DCPS, OAR
and the Miami Department of Off -Street Parking, is an example of a highly
effective program advanced through agency and CBO collaboration.
Such efforts should continue and be expanded, to include:
-Outreach vocational training programs _
-Specific job preparation and training
-Identify a community facility where a complete food service program
may be established for training residents and serving the community
-Teaching African American youth their true history commencing with
African history through the diaspora, slavery, Reconstruction and
into the present.
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Police and G'Ic7rsnnity Relations
Me continual killing of African American males by Hispanic American
police officers must cease. Not only is there a serious racial problem
I" our community, but we are of the opinion that this same problem exists
within the department. we recommend the followings
-Immediate review of cases wherein African American cops have been
terminated due to policy infractions with the intent of re -instating
those meriting re -instatement
-operate the Overtown mini -station 24 hours per day
-Organize community rap sessions with cops and young African American
males
Significantly increase the number of African American cops assigned
to Overtown
-Establish a Miami Civilian Review Panel
-Implement a program where all cops assigned to Overtown will devote
X number of hours per shift to walking the streets including preparing
them to positively interact with residents
-Use the same manpower utilized for reverse sting operations to
intensively patrol specific areas during varying periods of time.
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Overtorn Charette
Me propose an extremely intensive planning process to focus on the Historic
Village and extending north to N.N. Ilth Street. Community residents
and business persons, Miami -Dade Jr. College, University of Miami and
Downtown business interest to focus on the designated area for the purposes
of constructing a time phased plan to determine land use, new housing,
rehab housing, commercial development and community support institutions.
Persons engaging in this process should know from the outset that their
product shall receive the same priority treatment as the Knight Center,
ba yside, Ba yfront Park, and the Arena.
This process alone will enhance a strong sense of community and ownership.
if orchestrated properly and appropriate commitments come forth, -the
process should also serve to heal many of the deep wounds brought on
by race and class related problems.
Canclusion
It is essential that commitments be determined, milestones set, and
marketing strategies underway as soon as possible. The city must call
upon all of its resources and influence to make this proposal a reality.
Overtown has been long overdue.
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RESOLUTION No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
CONCERNING THE R
CU RENT CIVIL DISTURBANCE IN
SHE CITY OF MIAMI AND CREATING AN ELEVEN " }
MEMBER AD HOC COMMITTEE COMPOSED OFt
(1) FIVE MEMBERS TO BE RECOMMENDED BY AND
SELECTED FROM THE OVERTOWN AREA RESIDENTS;
CHARGING THE OVERTOWN ADVISORY BOARD WITH THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF SETTING UP A MECHANISM FOR
THE SELECTION OF SAID FIVE INDIVIDUALS, ANp
FURTHER STATING THAT SAID FIVE MEMBERS SHALL
BE CONSIDERED OFFICIALLY APPOINTED UPON THE
FILING OF SAID NAMES WITH THE CITY CLERK;
(2) FIVE MEMBERS TO BE POLICE OFFICERS WHO
WORK IN THE OVERTOWN AREA, SAID OFFICERS TO
BE NAMED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE WITH SAID
NAMES TO BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK; AND
(3) AN ELEVENTH MEMBER TO BE NAMED BY THE
MAYOR WHICH MEMBER WOULD ALSO ACT AS A
LIAISON TO THE CITY COMMISSION, WHOSE NAME
SHALL ALSO BE FILED WITH. THE CITY CLERK;
FURTHER CHARGING THE HEREIN COMMITTEE WITH
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF (a) INVESTIGATING AND
REVIEWING COMMUNITY RELATIONS BETWEEN POLICE
OFFICERS AND THE RESIDENTS IN THE OVERTOWN
AREA AND (b) REPORTTNr_ TTe WTUf.vw^"
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created composed of (1) five members to be recommended by and
selected from the Overtown Area residents with the Overtown
Advisory Board being charged with the responsibility of setting
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up a mechanism for the selection of said five individuals, the
appointment of said five members being considered official upon
the filing of said names with the City Clerk; (2) five members to
be police officers who work in the Overtown Area, said officers
to be named by the Chief of Police with said names to be filed
with the City Clerk; and (3) an eleventh member to be named by
the Mayor which member would also act as a liaison to the City
Commission, whose name shall also be filed with the City Clerk.
Section 2. The herein Committee is hereby charged with
the responsibility of (a) investigating and reviewing community
relations between police officers and the residents in the
Overtown Area and (b) reporting its findings and making
recommendations to the City Commission, said Committee to rely on
advice from Special Counsel approved by the City Attorney to
ensure that its activity will not interfere with other ongoing
investigations. .
Section 3. The herein Committee shall conduct its
activity in accordance with all aspects of applicable law and
contractual requirements and shall be empowered with subpoena
powers to the 'extent permitted by law, the exercise of which
powers shall not interfere with other ongoing investigations. _
Section 4. An amount not to exceed $25,000 is hereby
allocated from Special Programs and Accounts until further City —
Commission consideration of funding at its next meeting, at which
time the City Manager shall recommend a reasonable total dollar
allocation to cover expenses incurred by the Committee.
Section 5. The herein Committee shall preskt the City
Commission with interim status reports concerning Committee
activity at each City Commission Meeting.
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA_
' INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM s
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TO Matty Hirai DATE October il, 1988E
City Clerk SUBJECT: Public Meetings, Govern-
ment In The Sunshine Law
FROM �� ~- REFERENCES
Jor a L. Fernandez
City Att rney , EMMOSURES
In order to help ensure compliance with the Government in the
Sunshine Law by mem�ers of City Boards and/or Committees, we have
listed below some guidelines for such compliance that should be
made available to chairpersons of all such existing bodies and to
the chairpersons of each body that may be created by the City
Commission in the 'future. It is recommended that you continue
your -practice of forwarding a copy of this and simil r memoranda
to each newly appointed member of any such body.
A. Meetings
I. All meetings of any board or commission of a
municipal corporation at which official acts are to
be taken are declared public meetings and open to the
public at all times, and no rule, resolution or
formal action shall be considered binding except as
may be taken at such meeting. Fla. Stat. 286.011.
2. A public body must avoid secret meetings from which
the public and the press are actively excluded,• such
as a meeting preceding an official meeting even
though the meeting is ostensibly for purely social
purposes. If a meeting takes place, it is to be -only
with the understanding that members will, in good
faith, attempt to avoid any discussion of official
business.
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3. Opew meeting law applies to all boards and
committees, whether advisory or not. In short, any
mee4ng at which two appointed or elected public
offs ials from any board or committee discuss items
on which they may foreseeably have to vote must be
public. Ad Hoc Advisory Boards, briefing sessions
and informal discussions by a body are included, even
if no vote is taken.
Matty Hirai
October 11, 1988 —
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B. Procedural
Requirements -
1.
Reasonable notice is required prior to public
meetings. "Reasonable notice" varies depending on
the factei in each situation.- Such notice is required
egen in the anticipated absence of a quorum. (See
"D" below for minimum requirements.)
2.
Reasonable rules and policies that ensure orderly
conduct d'f public meetings may be adopted by the
body. However, •a requirement that all persons. who -
attend a public meeting register their names and _
addresses. is not a reasonable requirement. Fla.
Stat. 286'.011, was amended in 1978 to provide that no
public meetings may be held where there is an
unreasonable restriction of public access because the
facilities discriminate on the basis of sex, age,-
race, creed, color, origin or economic status.
3.
No votes may be taken by secret ballot.
4.
Minutes must be taken of every meeting, including
workshops. No voice recording is necessary.
C. Sanctions
or Penalties for Honcomo +an g
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If a violation occurs, numbers of the public body,
who are public officers, may be guilty of a second
degree misdemeanor which carries penalties of
imprisonment not to exceed 60 days and a fine not to
exceed $500 or both; members who are in violation and
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who are not public officers shall be guilty of a
noncriminal infraction punishable by fine not
exceeding $500..
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for desk reference and public inspection, listing.
of scheduled meeting times and the place where the
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(b). Media representatives who are normally notified by
the City Clerk or City Manager when a Special Meeting
of t1te City Commission is called should likewise, if
possible, be notified, preferably 48 hours in
advance, by such bodies when they are holding a
nonscheduled meeting or when the meeting is being
held at a location other than the regular or listed
meeting place.
2. Prior tto all meetings being convened, a suitable sign
should be posted at the entrance of the meeting
location. The sign should be of such size and
contain such language that would reasonably inform a
person as to the identity of the body holding the
meeting and/or the nature of the meeting.
If any questions by members arise which require the
assistance of
our office, they are encouraged to request the same
at any time.
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Cesar H. Odio, City Manager
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011'Y OF MIAMI, FLOAIdA
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Xavierb. Suarez� REFERENCES
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FROM : Mayor
ENCLOSURES:
Pursuant to the authority vested indmoeas he Mayby or
of athe
Citl
of Miami, Florida, I, Xavicor�issionSuarez,
to take place at 6:30 P.M.
meeting of the Miami City Episcopal Church, 1750 N.W. 3
on February 13, 1989, in St. Agnes Ep' P
Avenue, Miami, Florida, •for the Pthe joint meetinge of rofgthemCityr
of urgent public import• namely,nnection
Commission and the Ad -Hoc
surroundingIndependent
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currentacivilndisturbance
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with the circumstance
in the City of Miami.
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