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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-88-0338REVISED 4/4/88 • RESOLUTION NO. SS-33F A RESOLUTION WAIVING, BY A 4/5THS AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION AFTER A DULY ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS WITH A CITY OFFICIAL AS SUCH PROHIBITION APPLIES TO PAT SKUBISH AS PRESIDENT AND OWNER OF P.S . CONSULTANTS, INC., HO IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE CITY'S ZONING ARD; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO E ECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO TH CITY ATTORNEY, WITH P.S . CONSULTANTS, IN , IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROFESSIONAL PUBLIC RELA ONS/MARKETING SERVICES FOR THE PHASE I PORTI OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUN Y REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; WITH MONIES THEREFO ALLOCATED FOR SAID AGREEMENT FROM THE DEPA TMENT OF DEVELOPMENT'S F.Y. 1987-88 BUDGETED NDS. WHEREAS, the Cit Commission by Resolution No. 82-755 approved in principle, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, private develo cent proposals .`o. FLaoc i of Southeast Overtown/Park West R development Project were reviewed and recommended to the City Comm ssion; and WHEREAS, four private dev opera for Phase I of the Southeast Overtown/Park West we a approved by the City Commission; and WHEREAS, on February 18, 1988 the City Commission directed all four Phase I developers to initiate nstruction by no later than June 15, 1988; and WHEREAS, the successful imp,lementati of Phase I is dependent upon the creation of strong intere t in renting and purchasing of housing through the promotion of d ntown Miami and the project area as a desirable place to live; and WHEREAS, the pace at which development will occ r within the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Project ea beyond Phase I is also highly dependent upon the effective pro otion of 1 this area as a desired development location; and WHEREAS, the firm of P.S. Consultants, Inc., whose president and owner is Pat Skubish, a member of the City Zoning Board, is eminently and uniquely qualified to undertake a major portion of the required professional public relations/marketing services for Phase I of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Project; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City that her experience and expertise be utilized as provided for in this Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The authorization set forth in Section 3 hereof is based upon the following findings by four -fifths of the members of the City Commission: (a) The services of Pat Skubish are unique in character as they relate to public relations/marketing services involving Phase I of the SouthPa"r nvor.nwn/Park West Community Redevelopment Project. (b) The City of Miami cannot avail itself of such services without authorizing the herein proposed relationship which would be in violation of City Code Section 2-302 were there not a waiver of the requirements and the prohibition contained in said Section 2-302. (c) The herein proposed relationship will be in the best interest of the City of Miami. Section 2. Based upon the findings set forth in Section 1 hereof, the prohibition contained in Section 2-302 of the City Code is hereby waived as such prohibition against transacting business with a City official applies to Pat Skubish, a member of the City's Zoning Board and the owner and President of P.S. Consultants, Inc. Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, Z I between the City of Miami and P.S. Consultants, Inc., for the acquisition of professional public relations/marketing services related to Phase I of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Project Area. Section i. An amount not to exceed $25,000 is hereby allocated for said agreement from appropriated funds of the Department of Development's F.Y. 1987-88 Budget. PASSED AND ADOPTED this -..�_ day of 1988. XAVIER L. SUAREZ. MAYOR ATTEST: MATTY HIRAI, CITY CLERK FINANCIAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL: CARLOS GARCIA, DIRECTOR FINANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGETARY REVIEW 6 APPROVAL: MANOHAR S URANA DIRECTOR MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: ROBERT F. CLARK CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: LUCIA A. DOUGHERTY CITY ATTORNEY TO FROM f CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA 1NTE0-OFFICE M11M011ANOUM 79 Honorable Mavo: and DATE MAR 3 1 19e8 ftLE Members of the City Commission sus.0ECt Proposed Resolution waiving the prohibition contained in 2-302 City Code;authorizing an agree - Cesar H. Odi REFERENCEf ment with P.S. Consultants, Inc. City Manager For CC mtg. of 4/14/88 ENCLOSURES Resolution RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution waiving, by a 4/5ths affirmative vote of the members of the City Commission after a duly advertised public hearing, the prohibition against the transaction of business with a City Official as such prohibition applies to Pat Skubish as President and owner of P.S. Consultants Inc, who is also a member of the City's Zoning Board; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with P.S. Consultants, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $25,000, for the acquisition of professional public relations/marketing services for the Phase I portion of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Project. Funding is available for this agreement from the Department of Development's F.Y. 1987-88 budget. BACKGROUND The Department of Development recommends that Pat Skubish, President and owner of P.S. Consultants., Inc., be allowed, through a waiver of the prohibition against the transaction of business with a City Official contained in Section 2-302 of the City of Miami Code, to be retained by the City of Miami through a professional services contract to provide professional public relations/marketing services related to Phase I of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Project. The duties of P.S. Consultants, Inc., will be as follows: 1. The coordination of at least two press briefings pertaining to the status of the project. 2. To set-up and conduct meetings with developers to establish and maintain a coordinated marketing plan. 3. The scheduling of media interviews and public presentations for the project staff, and presentations on behalf of the project. 79 —/ 88-33® TO PROM r CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM 79 Honorable Mayo: and DATE MAR 3 1 1988 "LE Members of the City Commission SUSJECT proposed Resolution waiving the prohibition contained in 2-302 City Code;authorizing an agree - Cesar H. Odi REFERENCES went with P.S. Consultants, Inc. City Manager For CC mtg. of 4/14/88 ENCLOSURES Resolution RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution waiving, by a 4/5ths affirmative vote of the members of the City Commission after a duly advertised public hearing, the prohibition against the transaction of business with a City Official as such prohibition applies to Pat Skubish as President and owner of P.S. Consultants Inc, who is also a member of the City's Zoning Board; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with P.S. Consultants, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $25,000, for the acquisition of professional public relations/marketing services for the Phase I portion of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Project. Funding is available for this agreement from the Department of Development's F.Y. 1987-88 budget. BACKGROUND The Department of Development recommends that Pat Skubish, President and owner of P.S. Consultants, Inc., be allowed, through a waiver of the prohibition against the transaction of business with a City Official contained in Section 2-302 of the City of Miami Code, to be retained by the City of Miami through a professional services contract to provide professional public relations/marketing services related to Phase I of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Project. The duties of P.S. Consultants, Inc., will be as follows: 1. The coordination of at least two press briefings pertaining to the status of the project. 2. To set-up and conduct meetings with developers to establish and maintain a coordinated marketing plan. 3. The scheduling of media interviews and public presentations for the project staff, and presentations on behalf of the project. 79-1 ASP-338 0 0 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Page 2 4. The development and implementation of a Speaker's Bureau, promoting the project, and also setting up information cards for speakers. S. To provide assistance in the development and implementation of an advertising campaign, which promotes the project and downtown living in Miami. Placement of advertising should focus on reaching targeted markets with a strong, local exposure, including Metrorail and other public transit systems. 6. To provide monthly reports to the City of Miami. 7. To assist developers in promoting the project and maintain a coordinated marketing plan with the City. 8. To develop and maintain an up to date mailing list of target groups including: a) Potential residents b) Potential investors c) Professional and civic associations d) Print and electronic media e) Trade journals and house publications f) Banks and other financial institutions g) Public officials 9. To assist in the ground breaking ceremony. 10. To establish monthly meetings with Overtown Park West staff and developers. 11. To assist in implementing a community relations program for the project with special emphasis on the Black Archives, Overtown and Park West Communities. The above scope of services to be carried out by P.S. Consultants, Inc., represents some of the many activities the City of Miami must undertake to ensure the success of the largest redevelopment project of the State of Florida. Funding for this agreement is available from appropriated monies to the Department of Development's F.Y. 1987-88 budget. a A8-33R