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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #61 - Discussion ItemSUN STR ° . A, ski. C®M'IT - , INC. P.O. BOX 016127. FLAGLER STATION, MIAMI, FL 33101 • (305) SPS- 63 EXECUTIVE BOARD: n President: Essie D. Silva 7'1 August 12, 1986 -, 1st Vice -President: Earl A. Wells Mr. Xavier Suarez Treasurer: City Manager Wilbert T. Holloway City of Miami _ 3,%0 Pan American Drive Secretary: Thelma Johnson M' d, Florida 33133 Arthur Brooks Dear Mr. Suarez: Bennie Dawson The Sunstreet Festival COMMittee respectfully requests the addition Arthur Hill of our name on the Thursday, September 11, 1986 City of Miami Ceasar Phillips agenda. We would like to make a personal appearance before the Lanny Sumpter Canmission to request $50,000 of support to the Sunstreet Festival. Arthur Teele The Sunstreet Festival. is an annual community event that promotes Maurice Wallace the City of Miami through a variety of business, educational, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: cultural,, and social activities. Because of our efforts in the Irequesting Charles Golphin community, we are that the Sunstreet Festival become a City of Miami sponsored event. The 1986 Sunstreet Festivals begins on November 20th and end on December 6. If you need any additional information regarding our request, please call no at 625-3684 or Charles Golphin at 375-3753. Sincerely, t• Essie D. Silva, President Sunstreet Festival .CO Moittee, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . . . . . . , I BACKGROUND 15, . .. ... .:.. BENEFITS '. : 8. . . . . .... .... • •. �. Af- 1966 BUDGET PROJECTION 5 k >Y .. . .. .... .......• 1986 EVENT PROJECTION COST . . ....... ...... 6 •. k Y - Y�. • EXHIBIT ?y R J 5. YR X�{ti. LET UNDERSTANDING LEAD THE WAY , 7_ . . . . •' •=,-:.�...- . ? r�h4; r t �A �M INTRODUCTION Miami...Sun, Fun, Beaches...Gateway to the Americas ... New World Center... the Magic City... International Trade and Finance Center ... and Liberty City. For the past several years, Miami has sought to counter -act the image problems created by the 1980 riots and the more recent 1982 civil disturbances by emphasizing the positive assets of the Greater Miami area. In the last several years, significant accomplishments have been made to revitalize the area economically, socially, and culturally, and yet only the surface of a community plagued with an abundance of problems real and perceived have been affected. Unlike a decade ago, the local economy has made a transition from almost total dependence on tourism, agriculture and construction to a more diversified economy encompassing international trade, commerce and finance. Yet, the opportunities for Black participation in the diversifi- cation are perhaps more constrained due to the requisite specialized skills (foreign language, trade laws, banking and finance). As Liberty City lurks in the shadow of a booming local economyg it should be understood that the image of Liberty City, Overtown and other Black communities throughout Dade County are inextricably linked to the image of the total community. The Sunstreet Festival Committee of Greater Miami, Inc., a group of concerned local business owners and residents, was formed to add another dimension to private and public sector approaches for improving the economic conditions of the Black community by creating an image that encourages tourists and local residents to visit and patronize the business and entertainment establishments of the area. SUNSTREET FESTIVAL, a showcase production of Black Miami, is proposed as an immediate strategy toward the ultimate quest for participation by the Black community in the thriving economy of Dade County. -1- V • BACKGROUND Prior to incorporation, an informal committee of interested individuals began to explore the feasibility of improving the image of Black Miami by sponsoring a weekend of events to attract tourists and local residents to the area. In turn, the interests and image of all Dade County would be served. The Sunstreet Festival Committee, Inc., a non-profit corporation regis- tered in the State of Florida since 1983s was established to promote tourism and economic development in the Miami -Liberty City area via the production of sporting, educational, cultural, and entertainment events. The Sunstreet Festival Committee Executive Board volunteer members are: - Essie D. Silva, President. 3951 N.W. 188 St., Miami, 33055, 625-3684 — Wilbert T. Holloway, Treasurer, 6112 N.W. 7 Ave., Miami, 33127, 754-8878 - Thelma Johnson, Secretary, 2355 N.W. 59 St., Miami, 33147, 347-4600 - Maurice Wallace, member, 140 W. Flagler St.9#16040 Miami,33130, 375-3753 - Lanny Sumpter, member, 19 W. Flagler St., M106, Miami, 33130, 579-3618 - Arthur Brooks, member, 5900 N.W. 7 Ave., Miami, 33127, 754-5861 - Arthur Hill, member, 3275 N.W. 79th St., Miami, 33147, 696-0700 - Arthur Teele, member, One S.E. 3 Ave., 30th F1, Miami, 33131, 358-7990­ - Earl Wells, member, 5575 N.W. 7 Ave., Miami, 33127, 756-6107 - Bennie Dawson, member, 1860 N.W. 81 St., Miami, 33147, 693-0658 - Ceasar Phillips, member, 6100 N.W. 7 Ave., Miami, 33127, 374-5333 The Executive Board has the responsibility for providing general direction and making policy decisions relative to the planning and implementation of the Sunstreet Festival. However, the daily activities of the festival are managed by a full-time director who is responsible for coordinating and directing the more than 200 volunteers who staff and chair the various festival committees that involve thousands of participants. Sunstreet Festival is a production of many events which, when taken indi- vidually, provide more insight into the talents and accomplishment of a people, the community. The festival events are: • Miss Sunstreet Pageant • Gospel Concert • Talent Show • Art Show and Exhibit • Essay Oratorical Competition • Fashion Show • Sports Tournament Black Tie Ball • Golf Tournament • Parade • Musical Concert Carnival Kick-off Reception Street Festival Taken collectively, Sunstrcet's events hold promise of a future filled with opportunity for a long deserving people. BENEFITS OF SUNSTREET FESTIVAL The Sunstreet Festival concept was begun with many goats in mind includ- ing,- but not limited to, improving Liberty City's image, promoting area economic development and encouraging tourism in the Miami -Liberty City area. All festival activities and events will occur in the Miami -Liberty City and Metropolitan Dade County areas, and are designed to interest and attract all of Miami's multi -ethnic, multi -cultural populace and visitors. For many, it will be the first opportunity to visit and trade in the Black community. Dade County is a rapidly growing and expanding urban area. About one -and - three quarter million people live within a developed land area of approxi- mately 300 square miles. It is experiencing rapid social and economic change. Daily, the downtown skyline is being transformed by increasingly tall mugastructures. A new mass transit system, though incomplete, is in place and functioning. Its tri-ethnic, multi -cultural make-up continues to pose new challenges and new opportunities. -3" e Blacks in Dade are members of one of the largest and fastest growing urban concentrations of Blacks in the United States, with an estimated black population of 335,000. Other metropolitan areas with similar population numbers are Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans, Memphis, Norfolk and Dallas. About 22% of Dade's Black population live in the City of Miami, the focal point for the majority of festival events. The local merchants and residents are actively involved in the revi- talization of their community which is still being plagued with negative perceptions. Sunstreet is determined to alleviate this and other similar problems in the community. The goal of the 1986 Sunstreet Festival Committee is to raise $100,000 in cash contributions. All monies are to be utilized to cover the various festival expenses including but not limited to crowd control/security, festival events, facility use, and liability insurance. Non -monetary donations (in -kind services) are actively sought, and amount to a substantial contribution to the festival. There is a great need for continued corporate and small business involvement to provide support and assistance as the festival moves forward toward greater financial independence, and achievement of its established goals. Without such support at this point, the existence of the festival would be jeopardized. The Sunstreet Festival Committee, Inc. is requesting your support of the 1986 Sunstreet Festival. There are ,Fx several options for your support to the festival, such as: Cash contributions Sponsor or co-sponsor a specific event (Page 6) In -kind contribution/donation (i.e. printing, advertising, equipment, goods and services, etc.) -;f Most of all, the festival needs your involvement and participation. Join with us in making Sunstreet Festival 1986 a success. REVENUES LINE ITEM AMOUNT LINE ITEM Vendor Booths 39000. TRANSPORTATION * Air rTave — Fashion Shorn $ 20000. ' Bus Transportation Gospel Concert 29500. PRODUCTION Facilities Gala Ball 119000. ' Entertainment ' Police (Traffic Control) Carnival 59000. ' Security/Crowd Control ' Fire Rescue ' Golf Tournament 29000. Sanitation/Trash Removal ' Liability Insurance Talent Show 3,000. PRINTING/PROMOTIONS Pageant 20500. Printing ' Postage Musical Concert 8,000. Decorations ' Advertising/Photography/ Corporate Contributions 1009000. AV Filming and Taping ' Awards/Prizes Public/Govermental Entities 159000. Administrative Overhead (Fed, City, State) Personnel Dade County 361,000. - Administrative Director - Technical/Production In -kind Contributions $10,000. Equipment/Supplies ' Office Expenses $2009000. ESTIMATED TOTAL COSTS $ 2,000. 12,000. 5,000. 27,000. 239000. 8,000. 2,500. 7,500. 7,000. 109000. 2,000. 4,000. 309000. 5,000. 36,000. 8,000. 6,000. 5,000. $200.000. SUNSTREEr F UIViAL. CONMUrrE, INC. P.O. BOX 016127. FLAGLER STATION, MLAMI. FL 33101 • (305) 375.3753 SUNSTREET FESTIVAL COMMITTEE, INC. EVENT DATES REVISED Art Exhibit/Auction Tournament Sports Competition Rick Off Reception Miss Sunstreet Pageant Gospel Concert Essay Oratorical Competitions Talent Show Carnival Gala Ball Musical Concert Parade Street Festival Fashion Show Golf Tournament REPLY TO: Week(s) November 14-28, 1986 Week(s) November 17-27, 1986 Thursday November 20, 1986 Friday November 21, 1986 Saturday November 22 6 Friday November 28, 1 86 Wed -Sat December 3-70 1986 Friday December 5, 1986 Saturday December 6, 1986. Saturday December 61 1986 Saturday December 61 1986.. Sunday December 7, 1986 Sunday December 7, 1986 "a not -for -profit organization" 1986 1986 EVENT PROJECTED COST PROJECTED FESTIVAL DATES Fashion Show $ 59000.00 November 29, 1986 Gospel Concert 40000.00 November 21, 1986 Gala Ball 139000.00 November 22, 1986 Golf Tournament 29000.00 November 29-30, 1986 Talent Show 69000.00 November 28, 1986 Miss Sunstreet Pageant 89000.00 November 15, 1986 Musical Concert 159000.00 December 6, 1986 Essay Oratorical Competition 29500.00 November 27, 1986 Parade 259000.00 December 6, 1986 Street Festival 89000.00 December 6, 1986 Carnival 1,500.00 December 6, 1986 Kick-off Reception 3,000.00 November 20, 1986 Tournament Sports Competition 39500.00 November 17-27, 1986 Art Exhibit/Auction __ 3,500.00 Nov. 24 - Dec. 5, 1986 r 10A Let understanding lead the way Everyone no doubt has his own favorite story of 19M whether it is one that flashed brightly for a short time before it flickered and died out, or whether It Is part of that long jagged line of history that links one year to the next. For us, one of the best stories of 1985 is one that should be Imitated in varying forms many times over this year and for years to come. It Is a awry about people, about sharing, compassion and cooperation. The Sunatreet celebration in Liberty City was facing extinction a little less than a month ago because the city of Miami had voted earlier in 1985 to stop funding all festivals. There was no money for police patrols or street cleanup crews. After festival organizers explained their plight, about 100 police officers representing black. Hispanic and An o lice groups volunteered to patrol during the parade and festival. and about 30 volunteers from Dade falls offered to clean the streets afterward. As a result. an Important event was saved. There will be events that get larger headlines, that involve more money, that affect more people, that excite the populace to greater demonstrations of pride and achievement. But those can only match. not exceed, the cooperation and understanding shown by those who made the Sunstreet Festival a success. Like any major metropolitan area. Dade County has its sham of problems. But if people put aside their differences long enough to talk to each other. to understand and help each other, the other problems will be solved. too. A society Is measured best by how It helps those who need help the most. When Dade County measures up adequately In that respect, it will be a more comfortable place in which to live, no matter what year the calendar says it Is. 4 U i