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Home My WebLink AboutM-86-0917i CMY OF MIAMI, FLORID^ INTER-AFFPCE MEMORANDUM a: Honorable Mayor and Members DA?E: NOV 51986 of the City Commission Cesar H. Odio City Manager RECOMMENDATION $UWECT: ordinance Allocating funds for :Four (4) Community Projects RE"RENCESCity Commission Agenda November 13, 1.986 ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt on lot reading an ordinance appropriating $200,000 from Special Programs and .Accounts, Contingent Fund, which would fund four (4) community cultural events, with a decrease in funding in succeeding years, per the attached ordinance. ,o-N BACKGROUND The Department of Community Development has prepared the appropriate legislation regarding the City Commission's request at its meeting of September 25, 1986, that an ordinance be drafted which would allow the City of Miami to support four (4) community activity projects for a period of four (4) years beginning this fiscal year. The Commission further stated that after the initial year's funding, the community project/event would receive a 20% decrease in funding from the first year's allocation. The City Commission expressed its intent to grant funds to events that are established, have a proven track record and are part of the history and culture of Miami. At its September 25, 1986 meeting, the Commission granted $35, 000 in support of the Orange Blossom Classic, specifying that this would be considered as one of the four events to be funded. After discussion at the October 7, 1986 meeting, this item was deferred to the November Commission meeting to provide the e"11A administration with the opportunity to obtain four names of festivals/community events from each member of the Commission and tally the top four. It was further clarified that funding would be for a five-year period, with a phase -out in the 5th year. It was also requested that the Department of Community Development establish funding guidelines. Attached is a copy of a previous* funding policy drafted by the Department of Community Development that was presented to the City Commission in July, 1985. rages 3 & 4 of that document outline criteria that would be recommended for those events requesting funding by the City. r !%Oft - Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Page 2 SpOcifically, the policy states that the events would have to! 1) be sponsored by a not -for -profit corporation 2) be held on an annual. basis 3) promote Miami as a visitor destination 4) have regional, national and international impact 5) have an effective marketing strategy G) reach a significant audience 7) have a. positive economic impact 6) demonstrate accuracy and reasonableness of funding request 9) indicate support from private and other government sources That policy further stated that the event(s) must take place in City of Miami limits and the maximum support would be no more than 1/3 of the event's total budget or $50,000, whichever was lose. The following events have been submitted by the members of the City Commission for funding consideration as part of the proposed ordinance: Mayor Suarez: Orange Blossom Classic Book Fair Sunstreet Festival Calle Ocho If more events are considered, the Mayor additionally submitted: Goombay Cuban Municipalities Annual Fair Vice Mayor Dawkins Orange Blossom Classic Sunstreet Festival Calle Ocho Big Orange Festival Sc. i Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Page 3 Cc isaionpr Carollo Su ipt rapt Fsst.ival (Ris othsr rpoommenda.tions will be presented at the City Commit- pion mastinge) Coanmisploner Kennedy Calle 0010 Fiesta by the Bay Goombay Sunstreat Festival Commissioner Plummer Fiesta by the Bay Orange Blossom Classic Calla Ovh o Miami City Ballet Listedd below is a tally of the recommendations submitted by the Commission for the given festivals: Sunstreet Festival - 4 Calla Ocho - 4 Orange Blossom Classic - 3 Fiesta by the Bay - 2 Goombay - 1 ' Book Fair - 1 Miami City Ballet - 1 Big Orange Festival - 1 It should be noted that Commissioner Carollo has only submitted one recommendation, which might affect the tally. Please be advised that the Miami Book Fair is being funded this fiscal year in the amount of $50,000, which was adopted as part of the City's annual budget. If the Commission approves, this event could continue to be funded with monies generated next year by the 20% decrease in funding of the other events. r'1 Additionally, the Big Orange Festival is sponsored and promoted by Miami Music Festivals, Inc., a for -profit corporation. All other events are sponsored by not -for -profit organizations. Staff has not been able to review the budgets nor marketing plans for any of these events, however, all of the proposed events do positively promote the City and reach a significant audience. It is recommended that each year, as funding of the previous year's organization is decreased, that the Commission consider using those monies to fund events not previously funded based on the attached policy, with an annual allocation not to exceed the $200,000. Attachments f _Special Programs and cribr&% 23 PI-1; 0: Za Funding Policy Fur2os e : To establish a policy anJ procedure for the administrative review and funding for requests made to the City of Miami by community groups, civic and cultural organizations and institutions, or sponsors of a specific program, event or , festival.. This shall include requests for financial support, in -kind City services and/or facility fee waivers, Special programs and events eligible for review under this policy shall consist of one time events or activities such as festivals, parades, cultural and recreational programs, conferences and conventions, tournaments, pageants, promotional and economic development activities. On -going studies, on -going social service and economic development programs, as well as requests for administrative and operational costs only are not eligible for consideration under r, this policy and will, therefore, be routed through the normal Community Development or. Federal Revenue Sharing annual funding processes. Requests for the following are also not eligible for consideration under this policy: - capital outlay - debt reduction - fund raising activities Organizations that schedule fund raising activities and do ndt have sufficient cash flow will be eligible to request in -kind services from the City prior to the event, to be repaid to the City after the event is held. The City's annual operating budget will establish a line item amount for all special programs and events as part of the City's annual budgetary process. The Special Programs Events Committee will establish projected quarterly allocations based on past experience of funding patterns once the line item amount for n community programs and events has been established. Policy There are two categories under which City support can be requested: 1) Community Programs and Events: These shall include a broad spectrum of programs, projects and events developed by both 0. v1 large a rd G=_,.q ) .t comrrumi ty ba saci crcan., za tic^ns . Activities t consi.ciprocs or-eGr this cstecory si,,a3.1 be neichborhood festiva)s ;nci pa.rade=, cuIturnI arts recreational pr.(-ararrs, fairs, rpceants ar,d CcnfprpriCFe, Sponsorp must demonstr,—tp c r-r,73 ) ma n.:-cr-ont capat-i 1 it.v to iTrp i r-rnpnt t1le procr,—m ur projcct, «a:a a'r affer_t.i.,p plan fcr prom^tino t'he event; the atirrnt ^rtct, taF:r* pI<-rp ;n the Cit_v of tFiami or only that port -icon o; rc_*i tip< -it.hin City li►nitG can be eligible for srapport; t_lje parent_ rust have the potential for local and rpoicna) r.ec'•ia gxpor—ore and encourage interaction of Miami's multi-etrnil cornrrt_;nity. City funds must be a last source, and the sponsor must demonstrate that other funding sources were sought prior to applying for. City funding. Priority Will be civen to those applicants that have at least a dollar to dollar cash match. Requests under this category will be considered on a quarterly basis as follows: For activities/events taking place during the months of October through December, applications must be submitted by August 1st. The Committee will meet 'in August to evaluate proposals. For activities/events taking place during the months of January through March, applications must be submitted by November lst. The Committee will meet in November to evaluate proposals. For activities/events taking place during the months of April through June, applications must be submitted February 1st. The Committee will meet in -February to evaluate proposals. For activities/events taking place during the months of July through September, applications must be submitted May 1st. The Committee will meet in May to evaluate proposals. The maximum amount granted under this category shall be $10,000 in cash and/or the cost of in -kind City services. An applicant may apply only once during the fiscal- year under this category. Funds awarded under this category are for one time only. Applications for Community Programs and Events will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1. Amount of budget request; the specific expenditures and other funding sources; whether or not City funding is an appropriate source of funds. � �w,q P"W— -♦,y. NMI r .i..r.•1.. •Iq •*{i.:_A �•LIi. "./.' ..' ).,. �J F e. � M i * N ♦ 7 1 is 2. Whether the applicant's efforts will positively impact on the community's image on a local and regional level. 3. Whether the activity or event is responsive to the City's multi -ethnic comm,,uni t.y's needs 4. Whether the rppl.icant demonstrates an effective promotional cap,7bility. S. The applicant's overall management capabilities 6. The quality of the program, project or event. 7. The impact on and involvement of the community. 8. Capability to attract financial support from community resources. 2) Tourist and Economic (development Activities: These shall include major festivals, economic development activities and special. Events that are generally held on an annual basis and that promote Miami as a visitor destination. These events must have a major impact on Miami's image regionally, nationally, and internationally; have an effective marketing strategy; reach a significant audience; and have a quantifiable, positive economic impact on the City of Miami. Funding under this category shall be limited to non-profit organizations unless the funding is required to attract the i event/activity to the City of Miami or the City determines that the activity or event would be an effective national and international marketing tool. Organizations applying under this category must have at i least a two year track record of implementing successful major events, must have a full time director or manager, i must have a Board of Directors or Board of Trustees. I Events must take place in the City of Miami limits or only those activities in City limits can receive City support. The maximum amount granted under this category shall be no more than 1/3 of the event's total budget or $50,000 whichever is less. Applications under this category shall be accepted annually as follows: For FY'85-86, applications must be submitted by August 30, 1985 for events taking place from October 1, 1985 to September 30, 1986. In subsequent years, applications will be accepted April 1st through May 1st for events taking place during the City's following fiscal year. 3 .••., a.+.� i.'$-o-Or f tiM.iws'�a. i l+►. Vie:: W +` Applications for Trc�z-i!zt and Economic Development Activities will be evaluated ba�Fd on t}te following criteria: 1 • Acmini.strrtis = t}�i I i:: Gapal�ility of administrative staff to manage mp c,r Ft oararrs as determined by resumes of key staff; finAnci%+ StPbjl.ity Of the oraani.7ation; -hether there is ? t rc�:c3 l ase of fJ.n,1ncial 5LTppc-rt; pr.svlous adminiGtrat_icn of City, fztr,cs; hi. story and raput:ation of the organization Pnd its-rocrars and services. 2. Programmat.ic Ou,Iit.y: 1111i.s -il_I b,P 6eterminpd by the description cif program components; quality of the participants; the rIearee to which the event has earned a national and interr,ati.onal reputation for credibility and excellence; support materials. 3. Program Xrmpact -- the estimated number of individuals served by the project; the economic impact of the project on the City; the capability of attracting visitors on a regional, national, and international basis. 4. Effectiveness of Marketing Strom - the project's advertising and promotional plan; the efforts to comprehensively and innovatively promote the City of Miami as a visitor location within domestic and international markets; the organization's track record and marketing ability; support materials reflecting past promotional I -IN materials and media coverage. S. Grant Apl.ication• - is determined by the clarity of application and feasibility of the project; accuracy of the budget and reasonableness of the reque.:t; and indication of substantial private and/or other governmental support. Any organization or sponsor .of an activity or event which wishes to receive City funds in either category shall apply to a Special Programs and Events Review Committee, to be appointed by the City Manager and to consist of representatives of various City Departments and three community representatives. The Committee shall review all requests and make recommendations to the City Manager concerning such requests for presentation to the City Commission. No requests for City funds shall be considered by the Committee unless and until the applicant completes the required application fozm. The applicant will be required to submit an application during the time specified under the appropriate category in order to be eligible for consideration of receiving funding. Application filing dates shall be defined as the date the completed application is received by the City administration for processing. - 4 - .: r. Ot A y•s�,rn.z•.a7►••f!` 7 w •s w f• iS'M't I��fi 't A �'+ • : M N 7�r1 *.� ..:•r •3. t. •.r r ♦ �.... •�r�.-.• , - All informaticn required in the rFF?iraticn. must be provided during tfie ciesi.onated period or t h r application will be eonsiderF6 inplioible for funding ccnsi6Fraticn. It is rFccrn,-Prdeo that al.), appl.i.cants for City funding meet with City staff t(-, revievr their request prior to submitting a. final proposal.. The fo13,owina information shall be required as part of the application: 1. The name of the organization applying for the funds and the address of its headquarters. 2. The names and residence addresses of its. principal officers and management. 3. Description of the activity or event; the audience to be served; mar),,eting plans; and why the activity should be funded by the City. 4. The name and residence address of the person to whom the City funds are to be disbursed. S. Name, address, and phone number of principal contact person knowledgeable of the event. 6. A -complete line item budget for the event to be held and a list of all other sources of funds for the event; a line item budget for how City funds would be used. 7. A list of all funding sources for which application was made and status of the.request. S. A statement as to whether the event will be a partisan or political event. 9. A statement as to whether there will be an admission charge to the event and whether the event will be open to the general public. 10. The date(s) and location(s) within the City limits when such event shall be held. 11. A financial statement For the immediately preceding fiscal year of any public funds received by the organization or persons seeking the funds, such statement giving the amount of money so received, together with the final distribution thereof. It is the City's intent to try to help organizations become self sufficient and to identify other funding sources. The potential to generate revenues and/or attract new sources of funds will be considered in all applications. — 5 . , w+w►F'..��'...':.•..•r:' . L•�'• �..-• ..ram .. i r.••.•w.n .:.•( JaK� •..... �w..:�. :'Tn. � i�t3..� vs- W �ji..,.��,� is �r t WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES 767 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK, N.Y. 10153 (212) 310-8000 TELECOPIER: (2121 752-3976 (212) 76EI-0173 (212) 750-8477 CABLE: WEGOMA TELEX: ITT 424281 ITT 423144 STUART D. AMES, P. C. DIRECT LINE (3051 579-OSIE Mayor Javier Suarez City Hall Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Mayor Suarez: A PARTNERSHIP INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS 800 BRICKELL AVENUE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131 (305) 579 - 9500 TELECOPIER: (305) 374-7159 t A,,'&- 1615 STREET,N.W. WASHIN TON, D.C. 20036 (20 682-7000 TELECOPIER: (202) 657-0939 (2021 857-0940 TELEX: ITT 440045 November 10, 1986 1600 REPUBLIC13ANK CENTER 700 LOUISIANA HOUSTON,TEXAS 77002 (713) 546-S000 TELECOPIER: (713) 224-9511 TELEX: ITT 4620144 By now, I am sure that you have become aware of the acclaim received by Miami City Ballet for its inaugural performances at Gusman Hall last month. There can be no doubt that its initial performances have elevated the Company in the eyes of the public and the media from a fledgling, start-up company to a level of artistry and sophistication found only in well -established (and well -endowed) companies in relatively few major cities in the United States. Ironically, Miami City Ballet's initial success is, in a sense, also its greatest handicap. This is because critics will expect a continuation of the same high level of artistry in the Company's future performances. Moreover, the public is likely to demand more performances and an expanded Company and repertoire. Thus, it is important that Miami City Ballet quickly achieve a firm financial foundation, so as to permit future growth and development of the Ballet and in order to provide Miamians with even more of the cultural enrichment that Miami City Ballet enabled us to experience last month. To date, community support for the new Company has been heartening. In addition to private and corporate support, Miami City Ballet has received $70,000 from the Miami Beach visitors and Convention Authority, $10,000 ,from the--SbU. ith `I` o` rida--,CDnsor- tium, and $53,892 from the Dade Council of Arts and Sciences. Miami City Ballet has requested support from the City of .-Miami in the amount of $50,000 and this request is on the agenda f th Commission maetin on November 13. Your sunnort for or e g Submitted into the..ublic_... � record in connection with NOV 10 06 iteuz on 910w. L3 �6 Matty Hirai City clerk ...a�� rYEIL. GOTSHAL 6 MANGES �r November 10, 1986 Page 2 14 Company's request at the meeting would be gratefully appreciated. As a member of Miami City Ballet's Board of Directors, I respect- fully urge you to cast your vote to direct the City Manager to find funding for Miami City Ballet in special programs and accounts. Thank you. Sincere y, Stuart D. Ames SDA/app THOMSON ZEDER BOHRER WERTH ADORNO B RAZOOK ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1f1 r 4900 SOUTHEAST rINANCIAL CENTEQ i 200 SOUTH eISCAYNE eOULEVA00 MIAM1, rLORIDA 33131.2363 TELEPHONE (305) 350 - 7200 HENRY N. AOORNO TELECOPIER (305)374.1005 November 10, 1986 TELEX 441371 • PDTZ Mayor Javier Suarez City Hall Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Mayor Suarez: Although Miami City Ballet is this City's newest cultural treasure, we are already attracting international atten- tion for the City whose name we share. Miami City Ballet opened at Gusman Performing Arts Center to rave reviews from the Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood and Palm Beach press - as well as the media from New York, Washington and St. Petersburg. Indeed, so important is this new ballet company that it has already been in- vited to dance in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Israel. Even as I write this letter, a New York chapter of the Friends of Miami City Ballet is being organized. The response from the community to Miami City Ballet has been excellent. In addition to private and corporate sup- port, we have also received $70,000 from the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority, $10,000 from the South Florida Con- sortium, and $53,882 from the Dade County Council of Arts and Sciences. Now we are asking for support from our City in the sum of $50,000. Miami City Ballet is on the agenda for November 13. I hope that I can count on your support for our request at that time and that you will direct the City Manager to find funding for Miami City Ballet in special programs and accounts. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, GZ iKG Submitted into the nublio/( HNA/dng iemrd in connection vv li�l [ C� (E O V E MGtty Hirai NN 12M r City Clerk _ �36�'gl r I�I� III LI I Ili, I � � i 4iI��I�i��I��i�llli��I�li�dl��I�I�IVull�i��,�il��i�li�I��il��lil�ll�lll��l��li �l�ld��6l��i�l��l��l��l��ll�lul�,lisal��I0111Id��d�I��I�Vui�ul, Lllll�l�l��l!�I�III�I ��id ��Illl��lllllbll�il.liJ�IIL� THOMSON ZEDER SOHRER WERTH ADORNO RmoOK 4900 SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL CENTER ! '�� _ `~ " • "" '" 200 SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD ION 11 r , y �rr_.•4 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131-2363 Mayor Javier Suarez City Hall Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133- S MIAMI OFFICE 1500 COWARD BALL BUILDING - MIAMI CENTER 100 CHOPIN PLAZA MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131 MIAMI (3051 358-6300 6ROWAPD 13051 467-8841 ORLANDO OFFICE 56 EAST PINE STREET - SUITE 300 P O BOX 2064 ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32802 TELEPHONE (3051 423-1521 WEST PALM BEACH OFFICE SUITE 700 FORUM III 1675 PALM BEACH LAKES BOULEVARD WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33401 TELEPHONE (3051 C84-3400 STEPHEN L. PERRONE. P,k (305) 379•9140 Personal 4 if SHUTTS & BOWEN ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW (A PARTNERSHIP INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS) CABLE SHUTT580 TELEX 441-072 The Honorable Xavier Suarez Mayor of Miami P. 0. Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33233-0708 Dear Xavier: FRANK B SHUTTS (1870 - 104 7) CRATE D. BOWEN (1671-10591 November 10, 1986 5-(1, CORAL GABLES OFFICE 133 SEVILLA AVENUE CORAL GABLES. FLORIDA 33134 TELEPHONE 1305) 444-3601 LAKE WORTH OFFICE 1010 TENTH AVENUE NORTH P 0 DRAWER 851 LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA 33460 TELEPHONE (3051 582-3300 OCEAN REEF OFFICE OCEAN REEF CLUB 31 OCEAN REEF DRIVE SUITE 6201 - OCEAN REEF PLAZA KEY LARGO. FLORIDA 33037 TELEPHONE (305) 367-2881 PLEASE REPLY TO MIAMI OFFICE I am writing to ask your support for the Miami City Ballet. As you know, the Miami City Ballet opened at Gusman Performing Arts Center to rave reviews from the Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood and Palm Beach press --as well as the media from New York, Washington, and St. Petersburg. Even in its infancy this new ballet company has already been invited to dance in Nortn and South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Israel and is attracting international attention for the City of Miami. There could be ABSOLUTELY NO BETTER CHOICE than Mr. Edward Villela to establish a quality world renowned ballet company in our maturing community. He is a unifying force for all ethnic groups in the community. Xavier, you know that I try to spend my community time on projects that will enhance the "gross roots" of the community and have been very selective on groups I assist. I have been honored to be a charter Board Member of the Miami City Ballet and can personally attest to tremendous effort, good planning and well -thought out direction of the Company. Edward Villela is dedicated to this community and will definitely bring "good" attention to the City of Miami from throughout the World. Unlike many other "starts" in this community in the 18 years Submitted into the public record in connectle '1 :: i lh MAO iteffi..,.` on // / 3 2 Matty Hirci� Y e1 City Clerk, zib-OU L 9 SHUTTS a BOWEN W The Honorable Xavier Suarez November 10, 1986 Page Number Two I have lived here, this has been founded on a realistic long—term time— table with support from all segments of our community. The Company is committed to being a part of the community and enhancing all aspects of the cultural life of the community by bringing ballet to all people regardless of their economic status. This is clearly exemplified by the tremendous commitment and willingness of Edward Villela to present ballet as an art form to all aspects of the community. While a financial response from the community to Miami City Ballet has been excellent, we are requesting support from our City in the sum of $50,000. In addition to private and corporate support, we have also received $70,000 from the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority, $10,000 from the South Florida Consortium and $53,882 from the Dade County Council of Arts and Sciences. But, as you know, the "realistic budget" for a quality Company is in excess of several hundred thousand dollars per year. The request of the Miami City Ballet is on the agenda for November 13. I hope that we can count on your support for our request at that time and that you would direct the City Manager to find funding for the Miami City Ballet in special programs arA accounts. SLP/bl f 1 a Thank you for your consideration. SincergV, Stephbn L. Perrone Submitted into the public ftcord in conneoflon with item on . Mntty 1111di City Glotl =_ v SHUTTS & BOWEN ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW 1500 EDWARD BALL OUILDING-MIAMI CENTER 100 CHOPIN PLAZA MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131 ADDRESS CORRECTION REOUESTED SLP PERSONAL The Honorable Xavier Suarez Mayor of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 HAND DELIVERED URGENT 104 A a _ = Southeast Bank, N.A. Beverly P. Chambers Senior Vice President November 10, 1986 Mayor Xavier Suarez City Hall Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Mayor Suarez: Although Miami City Ballet is this Cityrs newest cultural treasure, we are already attracting international attention for the City whose name we share. Miami City Ballet opened at Gusman Performing Arts Center to rave reviews from the Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood and Palm Beach press --as well as the media from New York, Washington, and St. Peters- burg. Indeed, so important is this new ballet company that it has already been invited to dance in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Israel. Even as I write this letter a New York chapter of the Friends of Miami City Ballet is being organized. The response from the community to Miami City Ballet has been excellent. In addition to private and corporate support, we have also received $70,000 from the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority, $10,000 from t 882 from the Dade County it of Arts and Sciences. Now we are asking for support from our City in the sum of $50,000. Miami City Ballet is on the agenda for November 13. I hope that I can count on your support for our request at that time and that you will direct the City Manager to find funding for Miami City Ballet in special programs and accounts. Thank you for your consideration. Submitted into the p . _ e AN record in connection .. "th item Matty Hirai City Clerk 60 One Southeast Financial Center, Miami, Florida 33131 __.�.... _._....._..�......._w.�..._.,.�...a.;..._,.._..r.,.........._�.__...._.._._..__._._.._.._..._�___�._�.....�.._�,___ i t Southeast Bank, N.A., One Southeast financial Center, Miami, Florida 33131 r i r. rti db Patricia A. Seitz 4000 Southeast Financial Center Miami, Florida 33131-2398 t November 11, 1986 ' Mayor Xavier Suarez City Hall Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Mayor Suarez: Our City's newest cultural treasure, the Miami City Ballet, has already attracted superb international attention for Miami. The Miami City Ballet opened at Gusman Performing Arts Center to rave reviews from both the Florida (Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Palm Beach and St. Petersburg) and national (New York, Washington) press. This new ballet company has already established such a positive reputation that it has been invited to dance in Tennessee, Wisconsin, North and South Carolina, and Israel. The community's response to Miami City Ballet has been wonderful. In addition to private and corporate support, we have also received $70,000 from the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority, $10,000 from the South Florida Consortium, and $53,882 from the Dade County Council of Arts and Sciences. On behalf of the Miami City Ballet, I am asking for support from our City in the sum of $50,000. Miami City Ballet is on the agenda for November 13. I hope that I can count on your support for our request at that time and that you will direct the City Manager to find funding for Miami City Ballet in special programs and accounts. Thank you for your consideration. DSincerely yours, ed t0 cia A. Seitz dim cormnection with vb item _.: ,..G...._ on / 1 _ / 3 -- e � Matty Hirai 11. - Clerk- 86--9V - i Ilk.- _ �� Ir� . f �. `�• .awes er•,.+� � .. - .., �. a •r'r Osy� s, j„�..... .. vow .� Mayor Xavier Suarez _ City Hall Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 f Patricia A. Seitz 4= Southeast Financial Center n Miami, Florida 33131-2398 Buldines EXECUTIVE OFFICES I - i f November 10, 1986 The Honorable Xavier L. Suarez Mayor of the City of Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Mayor Suarez: The Miami City Ballet's premiere performance last month marked yet another milestone in Miami's growth as a major city. The enthusiastic response nationally and internationally was overwhelming. The company has been invited to appear through- out the United States as well as in Europe and has been applauded by the other communities of our wonderful state. That such a young company should be able to come together and prove itself so quickly speaks to the quality of this community and the members of the Miami City Ballet organization. In addition to private and corporate support, we have also re- ceived $70,000 from the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority, $10,000 from the South Florida Consortium, and $53,882 from the Dade County Council of Arts and Sciences. A request for support from our City in the sum of $50,000 for the Miami City Ballet is on the agenda for November 13. I hope that you will support this request at that time and that you will direct the City Manager to find funding for the Miami City Ballet in special programs and accounts IE kQ::�71 [E a W IR Thank you for your consideration. D Sincerely, NOV (21986 I Linda Frankel Submitted into the public record in connection with 86-'91 item _f-y on /1-13 �� , 17 MIAMI MIAMI BEACH +0.4RD STRLE' C) ;GELA%L) 1%[C TLI-%%!) I!i-1W11y1lffigalAll. PLANTATION POti1PANO WEST PALM BEACH BOCA-ORLANDO Al TAMONTE CI tAAViATER TAMPA S4RtJJ r C'Y ftjl PETERSBURG. CUTLER RIDGE DAYTONA WEST DADE MELBOIinf'F UNIVERS!TY SOLIARE (ICUNU i GH l� )RAL SPRINGS BOYNT ON BEACH F 0 Box 7330 M d1T11 Flc nda 33101 - C).ab Co n:y J!Bi r,.5-S'- - Hu:;,,}..: C ily ; fU:yj c.3 -.40p - P,i;n Geec.h Cn,:nly' I3051 6B4 4400 /9n:� C^rrtA�:TYGr::JAr•T�1^"►�. �.r....•.� The Honorable Xavier L. Suarez Mayor of the City of Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 f ?A BU nes i A L 0 f �t f 1,, 1:110 1 ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY St. Thomas of Villanova, 1487.155.1 SCHOOL OF LAW Mayor Javier Suarez Miami City Hall Pan American Drive Miami► Florida 33133 Dear Mayor Suarez: 10 November 1986 I am writing this letter on behalf of Miami City Balletr our city's newest cultural treasure. Miami City Ballet recently opened at uowntown Miami's Gusman Performing Arts Center. Our debut performance received rave reviews from not only local and regional but also national press. Indeed, the reputation of our new ballet company is so high that we have already been invited to dance in North and South Carolina► Tennessee, Wisconsin► and Israel. The South Florida community has been Miami City Ballet. In addition corporate contributions, our company from the ,South Florida Consortium, Council of Arts and Sciences, and Visitors and Convention Authority. generous in its support of to substantial private and has also received SlO.00P $53,882 from the Dade County $70►000 from the Miami Beach We are now asking the City of Miami to lend its support to our new company. Miami City Ballet is on your agenda for 13 November 1986. We hope that you will look favorably upon our request for $50,000 at that time and that you will direct the City Manager to find funding for Miami City Ballet in special programs and accounts. Thank you for your consideration and support. Sincerely, D 00 V V Barbara Singer Nov 1 Professor of Law Submitted into the puU record in connection w items can h ;1 y� Matty Hirui Ambassador Nicholas li. ,gWler 86-917 16400 N.W. 32nd Avenue (0 Miami, r a 0 (305) 623-2399 ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY 41, Th„m-,,I Vdlnn-j. 1487�1 iii SCHOOL OF LAW •!tit' t. rc � �-:-,.. . Mayor Javier Suarez Miami City Hall Pan American Drive Miamir Florida 33133 16400 N.W. 32nd Avenue • Miami, Florida 33054 4 .d• CESAR H. ODIO CITY MANAGER November 10, 1986 (�i#fir of ffliami CO.r�� . Mr. Mark S. Steinberg President of the Board Miami City Ballet 905 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Dear Mr. Steinberg: P. O. SOX 330700 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33233-0708 305-578-6040 In response to your attached letter of October 27, 1986, please be advised that we are forwarding same to the City Clerk so that your name can be placed on the list of those individuals wishing to address the City Commission on the proposed ordinance allocating funds for four (4) community projects. Also, a copy of your letter is being sent to the Mayor and each member of the City Commission. This item is scheduled to be considered by the City Commission at its November 13, 1986 Meeting. It is scheduled for consideration in the 9:00 a.m. segment of the Agenda as Item No. 54. If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Albert Ruder, of my staff, at 579-6639. Sin ely, Cesar H. Odio City Manager Attachment cc: Matty Hirai, City Clerk Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission ,-%*HErbert J. Bailey, Assistant City Manager '•Frank Castaneda, Director, Department '` ,of Community Development l N CESAR H. Owo CITY MANAGER t., November 10, 1986 Mr. Mark S. Steinberg President of the Board Miami City Ballet 905 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Dear Mr. Steinberg: of Aiamto M / w Co.F�O� OR. O. SOX 330708 MIAMI, R•I.ORIOA 33233-07015 305-579-6040 In response to your attached letter of October 27, 1986, please be advised that we are forwarding same to the City Clerk so that your name can be placed on the list of those individuals wishing to address the City Commission on the proposed ordinance allocating funds for four (4) community projects. Also, a copy of your letter is being sent to the Mayor and each member of the City Commission. This item is scheduled to be considered by the City Commission at its November 13, 1986 Meeting. It is scheduled for consideration in the 9:00 a.m. segment of the Agenda as Item No. 54. If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Albert Ruder, of my staff, at 579-6639, Sin ely, • Cesar H. Odio City Manager Attachment cc: Matty Hirai, City Clerk Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission ..NH-erbert J. Bailey, Assistant City Manager Frank Castaneda, Director, Department '-'of Community Development .. As' i 27 October 1986 Mr. Cesar Odio City Manager City of Miami Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Mr. Odio: On behalf of Miami City Ballet, may I respectfully request that we be scheduled for the aggenda of the next meeting of the City of Miami Commission on November 13. For the purposes of our appearance, we would ask to be EDWARDVILLELLA grouped with those other organizations that are seeking AWISTICDIRE=R funding under the special "festivals" appropriation package. EXECUWED(AMR M UNCOLN ROAD MIAfuN BEACH • FLORDA • 33139 If you have any questions, please call meat my office at TELEPHW ueo 325-1300. Thank you. Sincerely yours, _ Mark ein r Prps i dentof the card n N =% to N �Y• C) N g6 471-7