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9/23/87
RESOLUTION NO. 7 -8,!)3
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
FILM SOCIETY OF MIAMI, INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $110,000 AND IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO
SUPPORT SAID ORGAN IZATION' S 1987-88
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE
HOSTING OF THE FIFTH "MIAMI FILM
FESTIVAL" IN THE CITY OF MIAMI, WITH
MONIES THEREFOR ALLOCATED IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT FY 1987-88
BUDGET.
WHEREAS, an important part of local economic development
is assisting growth industries to locate and expand within the
Ci ty; and
WHEREAS, film making is growth industry in South Florida,
with Miami gaining international importance as a City where films
are increasingly made and premiered, making the film industry and
important part of Miami's economic future; and
WHEREAS, the Film Society of Miami, Inc., is hosting as
part of its 1987-88 program of activities, an international film
event showcasing the connection of the film industry with Miami
resources; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Commission wishes to continue
its support of the 1987-88 programmatic activities of the Film
Society of Miami, Inc., and the hosting of the fifth "Miami Film
Festival" in the City of Miami;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to
execute an agreement with the Film Society of Miami, Inc., in the
amount of S1LO,000 and in a form acceptable to the City Attorney,
to support said organization's program of activities including
the hosting of the fifth "Miami Film Festival" in the City of
Miami.
Section 2. The City is hereby authorized to utilize
funds allocated in the Department of Development 1987-88 fiscal
year budget.
CITY COMMISSIQN
MEETING OF
OCT 22 1987 p
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of October ,
1987.
ATTEST:
FINANCIAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL:
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BUDGETARY REVIEW A APPROVAL:
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MANAGEMENT AND BHUDEPARTMENT
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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CHIEF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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CITY OF MIAMI. PLORIDA
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Commission
FROM: Cesar H. Odio
City Manager 0
RECOMMENDATION:
DATE: OCT 1 31987 WILE:
Film Society of Miami,
sus�ECT: Inc., Agreement
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aEFERENces:October 22nd City Commi ssion
Agenda
ENCLOSURES:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the
attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an
agreement with the Film Society of Miami, Inc., in the amount of
$110,000 in support of its programmatic activities for 1987-88
including the hosting of the fifth Miami Film Festival in the
City of Miami.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Development's recommendation to support the
1987-88 programmatic activities of the Film Society of Miami,
Inc., is based on the recognition of the need for the City of
Miami to continue its assistance in the development of a growing
sector of the Miami economy, the film industry.
In order to better promote the development of the film industry
in Miami, the Film Society of Miami, Inc. , received for FY 1986-
87 funding in the amount of $110,000 from the City of Miami.
This grant was instrumental in the successful accomplishment of
the fourth "Miami Film Festival" held February 6-15, 1987 and the
reestablishment of the City of Miami as a film center as well as
a host city for international film events.
This
year, the Film Society of
Miami, Inc.,
wishes to continue
its
work toward the development
of the film
industry in Miami,
with
the financial assistance of
the City of
Miami.
Funding for this organization is allocated in the Department of
Development FY 1987-88 budget.
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