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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF
III AMI'S THREE YEAR STRATEGIC. PLAN FOR
INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROMOTION AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IDENTIFY
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $536,000 TO BE
APPROPRIATED IN THE FY 85-86 BUDGET TO
IMPLEMENT DESIGNATED PLAN ACTIVITIES;
FURTHER STIPULATING THAT FUNDS ALLOCATED
FOR THE PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
CENTER AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR MINORITY
BUSINESSES SHALL_ NOT BE EXPENDED WITHOUT
PRIOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY
COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami's International Trade and Devel-
opment Committee (ITDC) was established in 1984 at the request of
the City Manager in consultation with the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the ITOC was formed to advise the City of Miami on
the development of a strategic plan which would identify the
major tasks to be undertaken to promote Miami as an international
center for trade and finance and to increase the size and scope
of the international trade and financial sectors of the economy;
and
WHEREAS, the ITDC has developed a three year Strategic Plan
for International Trade Promotion which effectively addresses the
objectives of promoting Miami as an international center of trade
and finance; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission approved Motion 85-701 on July
18, 1985 adopting the Strategic Plan for International Trade
Promotion, in principle, and stipulating that concerns about the
Minority Trade Assistance Program (MTAP) and the International
Business Center be addressed and that the City Manager review the
Plan's budgetary requirements; and
WHEREAS, these concerns have been resolved and the budget
reviewed;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
CITY CO?V:a!ISSIOPI
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RESOLU110N No.
REMARKS.
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Section 1. The City Commission hereby approves the three
year Strategic Plan for International Trade Promotion and
authorizes the City Manager to identify funds in the amount of
$536,000 to be appropriated in the FY 85-86 budget to implement
said Plan.
Section 2. Funds to be appropriated for Plan activities
are hereby designated as follows:
ITEM
Miami International Business Center
Local International Trade Events
Market/Business Diversification
Market/Business Retention
Minority Trade Assistance Program
Chambers of Commerce and Foreign Trade offices
Support of International Trade Organizations
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$ 88,000
$206,000
$ 80,000
$ 30,000
$ 64,000
$ 18,000
S 50,000
$536, 000
Section 3. Funds allocated for the proposed International
Business Center and Minority Trade Assistance Program shall not
be expended without prior review and approval by the City
Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of
1985.
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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Robert F. Car
Deputy City Attorney
APPROVEO/rS T,6 FORM AND CORRECTNESS
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City Attorn
SEPTEMBER
MAURICE A. FERRE
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Mayor
CITY OF MIA MI, FLORIDA ��
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO lion. Mayor and Members of the
City Commission
FROM
Sergi.o Pereira
City Manager
DATE: SEP 1 8 1985
FILE.
SU9JEL1 APPROVAL OF THE STRATEGIC
PLAN FOR INTERNATIONAL
TRADE PROMOTION AND
BUDGET TO IMPLEMENT THE
REFERENCESPLANFOR FY 85-86
ENCLOSURES
"I t i s recommended that the City
Commission adopt the attached resolution
approving the City of Miami's Three Year
Strategic Plan for International Trade
Promotion and authorizing the City
Manager to identify funds in the amount
of $506,000 to be appropriated in the FY
85-86 budget to implement designated
plan activities."
The City of Miami's International Trade and Development
Committee (ITDC) was established in 1984 at the request of the
City Manager in consultation with the City Commission. Its
purpose is to advise the City on international trade matters and
more specifically to assist in the formulation of long-term
strategies for international trade development in order to
support the continued expansion of the City's economic base.
At its meeting of June 27, 1985, the ITDC formally adopted a
three year Strategic Plan for International Trade Promotion.
At the July 18, 1985 City Commission meeting where the members
of the ITDC presented the Strategic Plan, the City Commission
approved Motion #85-701 which accepted and approved the
Strategic Plan and its recommendations, in principle, with the
stipulation that Commissioner Dawkins' concerns about the
Minority Trade Assistance Program be resolved, and that the
issue related to the location of the International Business
enter be given due attention. The City Manager was instructed
to pay special attention to the plan and budgetary requirements
as part of the City proposed budget for FY 85-86.
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With respect to Commissioner Dawkins' first concern, we have
attached a detailed description of how the Minority Trade
Assistance Program would be implemented and have identified 26
Black businesses, which might be eligible to participate in the
program. Additionally, a representative of the ITDC met with
Commissioner Dawkins to review the program and answer his
concerns.
It is my opinion, and that of the members of the ITDC's
Executive Committee, that this program will successfully
identify 4 to 5 businesses which will be able to benefit from
direct assistance in order to increase their product line,
market and profit potential.
Commissioner Dawkins' second concern, regarding the location of
the International Business Center, has been communicated to the
City consultant, who will be working with the International
Center of Florida to recommend the preferred location for the
Center. At this point, we have instructed Mr. Geraghty and the
International Center of Florida to make sure that they review
the viability of the Dupont Plaza building in their
deliberations as to the best location for the International
Business Center.
At your request, I have reviewed the recommended budget with the
Chairman and the Executive Committee members of the ITDC, and we
were able to reduce the budgetary requirements to implement the
plan. The budget I am recommending calls for a total of
$506,000 to be allocated from the City's FY 85-86 budget.
Since the City has funded many of the international trade
promotion events in previous years through the use of Special
Program and Accounts, Contingent Funds ($151,000), the total new
City funds required in the upcoming budget year will amount to
$3559000.
I strongly recommend the adoption of the Strategic Plan for
International Trade Promotion, and the associated budget in the
amount of $506,000. Also, I want to commend the members of the
City's International Trade and Development Committee for the
outstanding job they have done in preparing the City's first
Strategic Plan in the international trade area.
Attachment
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CITY OF MIAM1. FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO Hon. Mayor and Members of
the City Commission
FROM
S E P i 8 1985
DATE FILE.
SUBJECT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
MINORITY TRADE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM OF THE STRATEGIC
PLAN FOR INTERNATIONAL
REFERENCES TRADE PROMOTION
Sergio Pereira
City Manager FNCLOSURES September 12, 1985
Commission Meeting
At the September 12, 1985 Commission Meeting, members of the
International Trade and Development Committee will be present to
respond to Commissioner Dawkins' remarks about the Minority Trade
Assistance Program. By way of this memorandum, I would like to
update you on the activities accomplished to date.
BACKGROUND
At the July 18, 1985 Commission meeting, the Strategic Plan for
International Trade Promotion, including a minority trade assistance
program, was approved in principle. As represented by the attached
Management by Objectives (MBO) chart (Attachment I), outlined below
are the component parts of the Minority Trade Assistance Program
(MTAP) listed as Recommendation J of the Strategic Plan.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Please note that the implementation of the program has already begun.
As you know, the program is a pilot effort designed to introduce
Black entrepreneurs to international trade or to increase sales for
established businesses. The status of the program with references to
the MBO chart shown in Attachment I is as follows:
A. Identify Prospects for Participation in the Program (Milestone 1)
The following organizations have been approached in order to
identify prospects for participation in the minority trade
assistance program:
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B.
C.
Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce
Carib America
Musashi International Inc.
Minority Business Development Center
Miami Capital Development, Inc.
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Administration
Export -Import Bank
Entrepreneurial Institute
Small Business Development Center
Florida Memorial College
Business Assistance Center
Miami Dade Community College
International Center of Florida
Metropolitan Dade County
Based upon contacts made with the above organizations, 26
prospects have been identified (See Attachment II). These
businesses, will be assessed to determine their interest in
participating in this program.
Conduct a Needs Assessment Analysis (Milestone #2)
A questionnaire has been developed to conduct a needs assessment
analysis with the prospective participants in the minority
trade assistance program. The questionnaire will be used to
determine the degree to which certain elements (e.g. financing,
marketing, etc.) of the program should be emphasized. The needs
suggested by the questionnaire will also be used by a Minority
Assistance Program Review Committee which will develop the
criteria which will be used to measure the success of the
participants as a result of participating in the program. The
success measures would include the number of export agreements,
licensing agreements, joint ventures; increase in sales volume;
or ability to obtain financing.
Establish a Review Committee (Milestone 13)
This Committee will have the responsibility of reviewing the
needs assessment analysis results in order to determine the
criteria to be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the program
and the benefits to the participating entrepreneurs.
Accordingly, the expertise of the members of the Committee in
the areas of finance and banking, marketing, and exporting is
essential.
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The following organization representatives have been identified
as the proposed Review Committee members:
Name
Gladstone Cooper
William Rios
George Picaza
Charles McKay
Ray Hagen
Abraham Abramovich
To be named
To be named
To be named
Tom Travis
Saturnino Lucio
Organization
Musashi International Inc.
Minority Business Dev. Center
Minority Export Dev. Center
Charles McKay & Associates
Goodyear International
Barnett Bank of South Florida
Miami Savings Bank
Pan American Bank
Insurance Exchange of the
Americas
Florida Exporters and
Importers Association
Hornsby and Whisenand
D. Develop Criteria for "Junior" and "Senior" Participants
M estone
The following preliminary criteria have been developed for
participants in the program:
Senior - Five years experience in successful business ownership
and management with five years experience in
international trade activities.
Junior - A minimum of two years experience in successful
business ownership and management with a demonstrated
understanding of international trade activities.
E. Develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) (Milestones #5 & 6)
It is anticipated that consultants with expertise in credit,
risk insurance, marketing and finance would be employed to
assist and support the participants in the program. These
consultants would have the responsibility of developing and
conducting seminars to address the needs identified by the
Review Committee, and would be responsible for promoting the
development of the participating businesses toward success
oriented goals as also identified by the Review Committee RFPs
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developed by the Review Committee will be used to identify the
consultants. The consultants will also be responsible for
working with the Florida Exporters and Importers Association to
implement an educational assistance program designed to develop
supporting personnel that might be employed by the participating
entrepreneurs.
F. Consultant Selection and Execution of Contracts (Milestones #7 b
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The selection of the consultants will be based upon criteria
developed by the Review Committee as part of the RFPs.
Proposals will be read by each Committee member, compared to the
requirements of the RFP and rated accordingly. The proposed
contract will be presented to the City Commission for review and
approval.
G. Monitor the Program (Milestones #9-11)
The criteria for the success of the participants in the program
as developed by the Review Committee will be used as the
standard for evaluating the program. Monthly reviews will be
conducted and reported to the Committee for comments and
recommendations will be passed back to the consultants. The
consultant will be responsible for submitting quarterly reports
and final reports.
Attachments
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OBJECTIVE: RECOMMENDATION J: Operate an International Trade Assistance Program targeted at Black Entrepreneurs
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5. To develop a Request for Proposal. (RFP)
for a consultant to implement the program
with elements including financing credit
risk insurance, marketing, and seminars
and to manage the Program
6. To develop an educational support program
sponsored by FEIA for the Program
7. To choose a consultant by having the Review
Committee develop RFP evaluation criteria
and comparing the proposals submitted to
the criteria
S. To begin the implementation of the Program
by executing a contract with the consultant
9. Tc monitor the Program by obtaining progress
reports from the consultant and providing
copies of the report to members of the
Review Committee in order to obtain their
comments and recommendations (on -going)
10. To obtain a final report from the consultant
outlining the proposed method(s) by which
the Program should be conducted after the
first year based upon the progress reports
developed by the consultant and the observa-
tions and recommendations of the Review
Committee
11. To monitor the seminars conducted by the
consultant by having a representative of
the Review Committee attend the seminars(on-going)
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LEGEND: On -going activity (extend a line from the beginning to the completion date)
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ATTACHMENT I
OBJECTIVE: RECOMMENDATION J: Operate an International Trade Assistance Program targeted at Black Entrepreneurs
MILESTONES (1985-86) AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT
1. To identify prospects for participation
in the program by using lists of Black
businesses in Miami and by obtaining
recommendations from members of the City's
International Trade Development Committee
and appropriate Black business assistance
organizations 30
2. To conduct a needs assessment analysis by
developing a questionnaire and interviewing
the prospects in order to determine their
perception of the resources required
to increase the number of international
trade business deals by a minimum of 10%
3. To establish a 10 member Review Committee
by reviewing the needs assessment analysis
to identify areas of expertise, including
financing, and by requesting recommendations
from members of the City's International
Trade Development Committee and appropriate
business assistance organizations for
individuals with expertise in the areas
identified
4. To develop criteria including "Senior" and
"Junior" classifications for participation
In the Program based upon a review of the
needs assessment analysis results by the
members of the Review Committee
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LEGEND: Ongoing activity (extend a line from the beginning to the completion date)
Completion
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ATTACHMENT I
OBJECTIVE: RECOMMENDATION J: Operate an International Trade Assistance Program targeted at Black Entrepreneurs
MILESTONES (1985-86) AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT
1. To identify prospects for participation
in the program by using lists of Black
businesses in Miami and by obtaining
recommendations from members of the City's
International Trade Development Committee
and appropriate Black business assistance
organizations 30
2. To conduct a needs assessment analysis by
developing a questionnaire and interviewing
the prospects in order to determine their
perception of the resources required
to increase the number of international
trade business deals by a minimum of 10% 20
3. To establish a 10 member Review Committee
by reviewing the needs assessment analysis
to identify areas of expertise, including
financing, and by requesting recommendations
from members of the City's International
Trade Development Committee and appropriate
business assistance organizations for
individuals with expertise in the areas
identified 30
4. To develop criteria including "Senior" and
"Junior" classifications for participation
in the Program based upon a review of the
needs assessment analysis results by the
members of the Review Committee 10
LEGEND: On -going activity (extend a line from the beginning to the completion date) = Completion
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Attachment II
LIST OF PROSPECTS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI
MINORITY TRADE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Afro -Carib Export, Inc.
Marble Flooring
606 N.W. 62nd Street
Crafts: Cooper,
Miami, Florida 33150
marble, hides, etc.
Phone (305) 757-1022
Telex 810-848-9230
William A. Wynn, Jr., Pres.
American Atlantic
Freight Forwarders
International, Inc.
1475 East llth Avenue
Miami, Florida 33010
Phone (305) 883-5523/4
Mr. S. Ramjattan, Pres.
Beaver Export/Import, Inc.
General Merchandise
7362 S.W. 45th Street
Miami, Florida 33155
Phone (305) 261-3327
Mr. Brian Lippincott, Pres.
Benjan Company
Prefabricated housing,
P.O. Box 015802
educational and ware -
Miami, Florida 33101
house units
Mr. Donald F. Benjamin, Pres.
Bilmor with Advertising
Advertising/Promotion
Specialties, Inc.
11105 S.W. 165th Terrace
Miami, Florida 33157
Phone (305) 255-2438
Mr. Irving Headley, Pres.
Burnside Corporation
Import/Export
8801 N.W. 22nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33147
Phone (305) 634-3324
Mr. E.L. Burnside, Pres.
CEDAM Corporation Construction, Engi-
P.O. Box 015787 neering Development
Miami, Florida 33101
Mr. Nello Carballo, Gen. Mgr.
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C & F Tile, Inc.
1366 N.W. 54th Street
Miami, Florida 33142
Phone (305) 754-5274
Mr. Charles Flanders, Pres.
Chappell Paper Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 52-6502
Miami, Florida 33152
Phone (305) 261-3327
Falco International
4612 S.W. 143rd Court
Miami, Florida 33175
Phone (305) 223-2671
Mr. Carlos Navarro, Pres.
Florida Chemicals & Trading Co.
10300 Sunset Drive-Rm. 15
Miami, Florida 33143
Phone (305) 595-6916
Telex 52-2270
Mr. Asad Ishoof. Vice-Pres.
Global Enterprises of
Miami, Inc.
P.O. Box 681732
Miami, Florida 33168
Phone (305) 948-7991
Telex 52-2718
Highmark America, Inc.
1110 Brickell Avenue
Suite 502
Miami, Florida 33131
Phone (305) 358-8888
Telex 810-848-4440
Mr. Coleman Chandler, Pres.
Musashi International
1110 Brickell Avenue
Suite 502
Miami, Florida 33131
Phone (305) 358-8888
Telex 810-848-4440
Mr. Gladstone A. Cooper, Jr. Pres.
Ceramic tile, marble
flooring, carpet,
vinyl tile and wood
parqued flooring
Paper Goods
Freight Consolidators
Fertilizers and pesti-
cides, vegetable oils
and spices, automotive
chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Candy, chocolate and
confections. Private
label candies
Comprehensive purchas-
ing services (including
financing) for manu-
facturers, food proces-
sors, utilities, auto
dealers, agro-industries
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Nigggram International, Inc.
9143 S.W. 77th Avenue
Suite B-510
Miami, Florida 33156
Phone (305) 595-6786
N & V Enterprises, Inc.
Phone (305)233-7033
Omega International, Inc.
P.O. Box 570419
Miami, Florida 33142
Phone: 251-8071
Mr. Dennis Watson, Pres.
Original Bohemian Conch
Chowder, Inc.
1495 N.W. 3rd Avenue
P.O. Box 393
Miami, Florida 33133
Phone (305) 576-0537
Mr. Henly L. Givens, Pres.
Sabi r Converting Co.
7245 N.E. 44th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33138
Phone (305) 756-5812
Mr. Levi Sabir, Pres.
Supply House
7216 N.W. 79th Terrace
Miami, Florida 33166
Phone (305) 883-2131
Systems Management Associates
6600 N.W. 27th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33147
Phone (305) 634-5201
Thrift Cargo, Inc.
3290 N.W. 79th Avenue
Miami, Fla. 33122
Phone (305) 592-2740
Triangle Management Consultant
P.O. Box 541291
Miami, Fla. 33054
Phone 625-7934
Ms. Iva Dolores Samms, Pres.
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Cosmetics
Pick-up and Delivery
S e r v i ce
Medical, Technical
Supplies
Gourmet Conch Chowder
Complete line of paper
products. Bond paper
for offices, schools,
wrappings, packaging,
butcher, parchment
paper, blank newsprint
chip, bleach board
Exporter: building
materials
Training and technical
assistance. Organiza-
tional development,
research and evaluation
and import/export of
parking barriers
Freight forwarders &
consolidators
Computer Services
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Tri-Mart, Inc.
P.O. Box 015802
Miami, Fla. 33101
Mr. Samuel Lujan Ch., Pres.
Turner Domestic International
Sales Corp.
P.O. Box 420308
Miami, Fla. 33142
Mr. Anthony Turner
World Freight, Inc.
6555 N.W. 36th Street
Suite 108
Miami, Flordia 33131
Phone: 871-4132
Mr. Malcolm Rousseau, Vice Pres.
General, building &
hardware, etc.
Batteries, etc.
Air Freight Forwarders
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