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RESOLUTION NO. 84 ,&.Pi
A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $15,000 FROM FY 1984-$5 SPECIAL
PROGRAMS AND ACCOUNTS, QUALITY OF LIFE
FUND, TO COMMUNITY ACTION AND RESEARCH,
INC., IN SUPPORT OF THE FILM OUR BAY,
OUR RIVER; SAID ALLOCATION BEING CON- t
DITIONED UPON SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE
WITH CITY OF MIAMI ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
NO. APM-1- 84, DATED JANUARY 24, 1984;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY
ACTION AND RESEARCH, INC., SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY AS TO
FORM AND CORRECTNESS.
WHEREAS, the Commission of the City of Miami desires to promote
the City and its environs; and
WHEREAS, Community Action and Research, Inc. proposes to
produce a 60-minute film and series of Public service announcements
to demonstrate the impact of Biscayne Bay and the Miami River on the
residents of Miami; and
WHEREAS, Community Action and Research, Inc. has requested a
$15,000 grant from the City;
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3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. An amount not to exceed $15,000 is hereby allocated
i from FY 1984-85 Special Programs and Accounts, Quality of Life Fund, to
r Community Action and Research, Inc., in connection with the production
of the film, Our Bay,Our River.
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Section 2. The herein allocation is conditioned upon ,>
substantial compliance with City of Miami Administrative Policy No. x
APM-1-84, dated January 24, 1984.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute k
an agreement with Community Action and Research, Inc., subject to
the City Attorney's approval as to form and correctness, to implement
the project, subject to the conditions and limitations contained herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of November , 1984.
AT T.
RALP G. ONGIE, CITY CLECK
Maurice A. Ferre
MAURICE A. FERRE, MAYOR
CITY Com.TITISSION
MEETING OF
NOV Q8 1984
RESOLUTION Itiu. S'7[��I(rJ
REMAM,
PRE RED AND APPROVED BY:
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OBERT F. CLARK
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO
CITY ATTORNEY
CORRECTNESS:
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CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Howard V . Gary DATE: September 25, 1984 FnE:
City Manager
SUBJECT:gesolution Allocation $15,000 to
Community Action and Research, Inc.
FROM: Dena Spillman, Director REFERENCES: CitV Commission Agenda
Department of Community Development October 10, 1984
ENCLOSURES:
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It is recommended that the City Commission
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adopt a resolution which allocates $15,000
to Community Action and Research, Inc.,
toward production of a video program that
will demonstrate the impact of Biscayne Bay
and the Miami River on the lives of citizens
of the City of Miami.
We have evaluated a special funding request from Community Action and
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Research, Inc. This project provides a unique opportunity for the
City of Miami to support the production of a 60-minute video program
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and series of public service announcements that will demonstrate the
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impact of Biscayne Bay and the Miami River on the lives of the citizens
of Miami.
It is estimated that the project, titled Our Bay, Our River, will be
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viewed by over five million persons.
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The total project cost is estimated at $46,998, of which $15,000 is
requested from the City. Metropolitan Dade County has committed
$15,000, and the Florida Endowment for the Humanities has allocated
$15,000.
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We feel that this project will provide great benefits to the City of
Miami, and therefore, recommend funding the proposal. Specifically,
the City will receive a series of public service announcements on
parks, marinas, and other facilities. In addition, a 10-minute
program on City parks and marinas will be edited out of the 60-minute
film. Should the City attempt producing the announcements directly,.
considerably more than $15,000 would be required.
The project proposal has also been evaluated by the Department of
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Parks and Recreation and the Office of Public Information. Both
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concur with this Department's recommendation to provide funding for
the project.
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Howard V. Gary
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September 25, 1984
Commission Action and Research, Inc. (CAR), is a not -for -profit
corporation which has extensive experience in production of this
nature, and in administering over four million dollars in govern-
mental grants. One of its most notable achievements was the
development and production of Que Pasa USA? for five years. This
program appeared on 160 television channels throughout the country
and won numerous awards.
The attached resolution allocates $15,000 from FY 1984-85 Special
Programs and Accounts, Quality of Life Fund, to Community Action
and Research, Inc. It also authorizes the City Manager to execute
an agreement with CAR.
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Enclosure
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SPECIAL FUNDING RE.U%Si
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Name of Event, Project or Program:
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Date of Event, Project or Program: _ VMTA
Name of" rganization: C0: .U''IiY ?CTI"J" 14 ?ESZ1.:C:'
Name of Contact Person:
Telephone: Work: 00?7-5277 Home:94.7-1255 '
Mailing Address: 15°5 ".E. •_'3rd Ave. #301, "iari F1. 33160
Brief description of program/event (including number of people
expected to participate or attend program):
Our Sav .Our liver is a 50 r" i n. video pro�!ran and series of P;:bl i c Service ^.nour.ce^e
t'•a` !rill c!er*onstrate t:;e irnact of 3isccvne 'a" 0,"d the '•i'- i '?iv2r o^ t:".e lives
of Vie citizens of ::iani . Over 5 ::i l l io^ neool a .•rill vieer the proarar^ and PS'..
Benefits to'the City (quantify where possible): -
T!�e city ,.:ill receive a series of FSA "s on parks , rnari^as , an:.' other facilities.
It vii 11 5e useful l fer iouri st. level onment-, cor,ve^ti or devel on-ert.
pronra:� on city oar!cs anA "rari ras !;ill also be edi te% out of the -project foM the ci
Support Requested:
Cash Grant: $ 15,000
In -Kind Services (specify type of service and $ valu-e as
determined or estimated by the providing department):
1!el i ccnter ti-e -S "rs . - snreac, over tree days at afire
convenient to the city.
Fee Waiver $ Amount: Facility
Date(s)
Total $ Requested from City: 15,000
' Has City Provided support in previous years? Yes No
If yes, please attach a letter from a certified public accountant
verifying the sufficiency of accounting systems and internal
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financial controls during funding period. If you have received
$25,000 or more, a copy of an audit reflecting the expenditure of
' those funds must also be provided. Also, specify past City
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support and date(i) of event or activity.
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Have you requested and/or received Cunds from other go, ernmenta:
enti`.1.4-3? Yes Ito
List all Funding Sources Amount (Indicate if
Applied to: received, still
pending, or rejected)
etro. "isteric ?reserv7.�'tic- 1,900 receive:'
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'•etri np.de 11 X0 nen: i nr -�
F1 . Endo;:rent for t..e "u^e.ni ;;i es recc'vec:
on. ri eg n Ca ri cbeen L i r.es P' 1,:;C0 rec i cued
7 77 71-6 oZ
Please indicate what measures will be taken to in ure a:.qua,,
financial controls and accounting of funds:
Line i ten budoet +rill be -lace available Sy vouc"er s.ysters- eac' exoenc! i ;,ure
will be oai d after t!-e service is ren�erec'.. If rear ust^ent of line i ten is
necessary it !ill --be -AtMn `.:".e context ni` total available collars. T"e university
of "iami of Ccrr:unications ' c-.s arreec' t:� a fi;cec cost co- reef to
stabilize 'he field casts.
Please attach the following information relative to your
organization to thi's application:
1) State Charter;
2) Tax Exempt Certification;
3) Documentation of internal financial controls and letter
from certified public accountant verifying accounting
systems and internal controls;
: 4) A copy of the projected line item budget reflecting
expenditures and anticipated revenues for prc*Ject/.eve:,t;
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5) If this is not a one time- event, please attach a copy of
the organization's annual budget indicating all sources
of funding
Please describe organI zation's capability to accomplish
program/event:
Cfin -Ps ;!�-r.+jriSy reCJ .`/py' S "yilli^r t-+.f:lli,r$ 1^ or0rr,.,. rll:-.'S. 11,E
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S � r ,.Vc 1i• - n�c•• n+• .a �, n •jcrrnn)jc nr^CiUCLI�� �^-^ 1 -�
Ayo,+ ;f+ ��p�r� n�yj�nr, CY-Frio^Pn rSeG t+QS ^•o i^ nrnnr,r» S`tll•^!�?+�i �`�rC�.-eny, .
I hereby certify that the information provided herein is true and
accurate and that the funds provided by the City will be expended
in accordance with the commitments approved by the City
Commission. Furthermore, the City will be provided with an
accounting of expenditures and receipts within thirty (30) days
` after the event's conclusion and/or receipt of funds from the
City, whichever is applicable, along with any other documents or
data requested by the City:
PRESIDENT OF CORPORATION
Remaining Operating Expenses
set construction 1000
special long lens @ 150/day x.3 days 450
helicopter rental and mount 2 days
@ 1700/day 3400
Christo footage 500
(9350)
37,774
500
( 500)
9,224
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Remaining Operating Expenses
set construction 1000
special long lens @ 150/day x 3 days 450
helicopter rental and mount 2 days
@ 1700/day 3400
Christo footage 500
(5350)
37,774
500
t 500)
9,224
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AMOUNT RE VESTED FROM CITY
CASH MATCH -
IN RIND MATCH -
TOTAL PROJECT COST
OUR BAY OUR RIVER BUDGET
$ 15,000
22,774
9,224
46,998
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EXPENSES
Personnel -Administrative.
Producer- $3000/mo x
4 months'@ 50% time
Secretarial-1000/mo x
4 months at
20% time
SUB TOTAL
(4,800)
Personnel -Artistic
Director @ 5000
Editor- 500/day x
8 days
Music and Lyrics
Actors/Actresses
4 weeks X 1 actors @
421/week ea.
Make up artist
2 weeks x 1 make up
artist @
400/wk
SUB TOTAL
(12,984)
CASH
IN KIND
4000 2000
800
(2000)
5000
4000
1500
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Personnal-Technical Production k
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3 Remote crews including 3/4"
equipment, sound, and lights.
Camety operator, sound person,
grip, and lighting person @ 800/day x
6.5 days 6000 4000
3/4 offline editing equipment
and editor flat rate 500 1000
Editing Room @375/hr x 18 hrs. , 6750
SUB TOTAL (13,200)
Space Rental
5 months office space at 125/mo
Office Equipment
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typewriter, files, @ 100/mo. x 5 mos.
Office Expenses
telephone @ 75/mo x 5 mos.
office supplies @ 25/mo. x 5 mos. 50
Marketing
tape stock and duplication
$20 dollars/tape for stock x
53 tapes 1150
Travel
local 200
(1400)
( 5,000)
625
500
349
250
(1724)
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Community Action and Research Inc.
Community Action and Research is a minority (Cuban American) not
for profit corporation. The mission of CAR is to promote
through the Arts intercultural understanding. The Corporation
was founded in 1974. The Board of Directors of CAR is 75%
hispanic. Dr. Manuel Mendoza is the President, Mr. Julio
Avellia is the Vice President.
CAR developed and produced the Que Pasa USA? for five years.
This television program appeared on 160 stations throughout the
Country and won numerous awards. It was selected by TV Guide as
one of the ten most outstanding children programs on television.
In addition, CAR was responsible for Operation Handshake a media
effort with workshops intended to bring non hispanics into an
understanding of Cuban American culture.
CAR has administered over four million dollars in Governmental
grants over the course of its history.
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(1) Producer 50% time @ 4000/mo. x 6mos. 71,500
(1) Director 50% time @ 4000/mo. x 6mos. 7,500
(1) Distribution Coordinator 10% time
@ 3000/mo. x 6 mos.
900
(1)
Scriptwriter
2,500
(1)
Video Editor @ 500/day X 10 days
3,000
(4)
Actors
1 Reporter @ 500/day x 10 days
5,000
Newscaster from TV station
2 Indians @ 200/day x 1 day
400
Voice over announcer
1,000
(1)
Consulting Camera operator @ 350/day
x 5 days
1,750
(1)
Graphics Coordinator
500
(2)
Camera Operators @ 3000 ea
1,000
(2)
Production Assistants @ 3000 ea.
(2)
Sound Operators @ 2500 ea.
2,500
(2)
Traffic Personnel @ 1500 ea.
(3)
Research Assistants @ 1000 ea.
(1)
Secretary @ 3000 ea.
1,500
Sub Total (35,050)
II. Equipment
(2) JVC 2200 plus 3 4800 recorders 2000 ea.
(1) Hitachi or Ikagami camera package 500/day x
6 days 3,000
(2) Lighting Packages 2,000
(1) Special Light lens 750
(1) Helicoper 2 Days @ 200/hr. 1,000
(1) Camera Mount 2,000
(1) Micro wave Cable System 500
(1) Studio
Special Squeeze Zoom Editing 4 Days @
1500/day 4,500
Off line editing and University of
Miami editing room 4,000
Underwater housing 500/day x 3 days 1,500-%
Sub Total (19,250)
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4,500
4,500
900
2,000
400
1,000
5,000
6,000
2,500
3,000
3,000
1,500
(34,300)
6,000
2,000
1,000
1,000
2,500
5,000
(17,500)
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III. Other
Production Insurance
Music
Time coding
Color correction
Xerox, Office supplies
Contingency
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Sub Total ( 8,500)
III. Administrative Costs
Community Action and Research
University of Miami Department of
Communication -Dynamic Cable Project
Sub Total ( 4,000)
TOTALS
2,000
2,000
1,000
1,000
500
2,000
(11,000)
2,000 4,000
2,000 3,500
(10,000)
66,800 72,800
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BOOKLET
(1) Writer and Photographer
(1) Art work
Printing 15,000 copies
Sub Total
(15,500)
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7,500 2,000
4,000 2,000
4,000
( 4,000)
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May 4, 1984
Mr. Paul Rochman
Producer/"Our Bay Our River"
16851 N. E. 23rd Avenue
Suite 301
Miami, FL 33160
Dear Paul:
Colony Communications, Inc.
169 Weybosset Street
P 0 Box 969
Providence. Rhode Island 02901-0969
401 277-7446
Bruce A. Clark
Vice President
Director of Operatiqrs
W,
Colony Communications would be happy to preview and/or televise your
special program entitled "Our Bay Our River". We feel that an informative
program such as this would be an asset to our cable subscribers.
Colony would be promoting the preview of the pro ram extensively on
its cable systems before the special shoving.
Attached is a list of Colony Cable Systems with the number OX sub-
scribers; and the channel number on which the program would appear.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Joseph M. Langhan
Director of Programming
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Enclosure 1
cc: Bruce A. Clark, Vice President/Director of Operations
Glenn Schein, Regional Manager
James Goodman, Program Manager
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COLONY COMMUNICATIONS CHANNEL LISTING AND SUBSCRIBERS
Greater Boston Cable Corp. 6 22,007
Lowell Cable TV, Inc. 6 23,610
Whaling City Cable TV, Inc. 13 25,424
Greater Fall River Cable TV, Inc. 13 17,165
Westerly Cable TV, Inc. 13 5,362
U. S. Cablevision Corp. 10 41,079
Dynamic Cablevision of Florida,Inc. 13 33,599
Copley/Colony Harbor Cablevision 20 new system
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COMMUNITY ACTION AND RESEARCH INC. is a certified not for profit corporation. As the
followina 1096 Form indicates our I.O. number. is 59-1607477. CAR has receive over
four million dollars in grants. The Not for Profit award letter was misplaced but a
new letter has been requested.
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NATIONAL OFFICE .
906 Pennsylvania Avenue. 5E
Washington. D.G. 20003
1202) s".7272
Mr. Martin Yoffe
Coordinator of Distr cn
OUR BAY OUR RIVE
Dade County Cable Access Project
Anna Brenner Mayer Coa»cations Center
172 N.E. 15th St.
Miami, Florida 33132
Dear Mr. Yoffe,
-lion of Cable Proms has reviewed Yoe' prop
The National Federa are over 6000 cable syst�in the represents
with much ' �� ba �� aces s capability.
Cow=7. lds in the United States. Our
»..'� a potential audience of 30 of ail the househa
Public access system -
to represents pub into this syst
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feted w-e will do ever? -thing we can to distribute
j the
If OUR BAY
too our members*
We re=g ; �e that the relationship Issue
Yam'°, ties is often ignored. This is a macro
marine envirormiof and cc t to ties. Based upon the ePr'o� c.
! r that should it
be of interest to many ems across the cxnurt+'Y
would =my is possible that as many as 500 cyst
tiv s rem, please let me- know-
_1P in I' m looking
If I can be of any
foraar3 to seeing the Pmgmm-
Sincerely, �+
Sue Buske
Executive Director,
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Mr. Paul Rothman, Producer
"Our Bay, Our River"
Community Action F, Research
168S1 N.E. 23 Avenue, #301
Miami, FL 33160
Dear Mr. Rothman:
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We have reviewed the draft script for your "Our Bay, Our River" project.
We fully concur with the concept of producing a television documentary and
public service spots to better acquaint the public with the river and the
bay. Some specific script suggestions and comments are attached. The staff
is available to provide further technical assistance as needed. Improved
public awareness is one of the major goals of the Biscayne Bay Management
Plan. In pursuit of that goal we will assist you to the limit of our resources
in distributing the film and appropriate public service spots both locally and
nationally.
We took forward to working with you as the project develops.
Sin ely,
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sistant Director
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Mr. Paul Rothman
Community Action
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7840 S.W. 29th Street
Miami, FL 33155
Dear Mr. Rothman:
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This is to attest that
I have a great interest in your OUR BAY
OUR RIVER project and
would certainly consider airing your public
service announcements,
assuming they will satisfy normal standards.
If there is anything I
can do to assist your project please do not
hesitate to ask.
S' cerely,
Wilson Gri• f i
Director o Co unity
Affairs
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RICHARD E. BRIGGS
29 February, .1984
Mr. Paul A. Rothman .
Producer
Our Bay Our River
Community Action and Research, Inc.
7840 S. W. 29th St.
Miami, Florida 33155 -
Dear Paul:
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Council:,,
guardian of the marine communit-
As you know, the Marine Council has as one of its objectives
to bring to the attention of the public and community leaders
the important role our marine resources play in the welfare
of our area. .
Your project, "OUR BAY OUR RIVER", will be a major contribution
toward bringing an objective understanding to the public of
the vital role Biscayne Bay and the Miami River play in the
economic and aesthetic life of this urban area.
OFFICE'
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Virtually every challenge and opportunity facing us can be •���'
addressed more successfully if we have a realistic assessment TRUST'"; x
of the strengths of our human, Iran made and natural resources. PAUL L. 1Nr t
Pea. Pad L..+,t9re Inwno.e
The film you are starting will be a valuable addition. ALEX x. B.%:
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1440 Brickell Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131
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February 27, 1984
Mr. Paul Rothman
Producer
Our Bay, Our River
COMMUNITY ACTION & RESEARCH, INC.
16851 NE 23 Avenue
Apartment 301
Miami, Florida 33160
Dear Paul:
Thank you for forward:ng a copy of the revised copy for the
production "Our Bay, Our River".
As I have indicated to you on several occasions, I am very
impressed with the throne and thrust of the presentatiori,
but most importantly, feel that it fills such a necessary
void of communicating with the opportunities and concerns
regarding the Biscayne Bay.
I again commend your undertaking and wish you the very best
in what I am sure will be a most successful and important
communication within our community.
Sin ly,
Robert W. McKnight
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Mr. Paul Rothman
Producer
Our Bay Our River
Community Action Research
7840 S.W. 29 Street
Miami, Florida 33155
Dear Mr. Rothman:
For some time I have been working to get the public involved
with the Miami River. I feel this is one of our community's
most important resources and deserves attention. Consequently,
our committee has for the past several years worked toward
public awareness and revitalization of the Miami River.
Unfortunately, most people still do not comprehend the potential
of the river to the future of Dade county. I was delighted
to learn of your project, since there is no media material
available to educate the public. "OUR BAY OUR RIVER" is lonct
overdue. You have managed to keep a balanced approach to the
subject, while holding the interest of the audience. We will
use the program to get the word out.
If I can be of any help, please feel free to call. Keep up
the good work.
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Chairman
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Since the Office of Coastal Management f oDepar contsis presentlypro-
considering a request for a grant to poffset
ect, I'wanted you to be aware of my strong
favoraore of this effort,
and I
hope that your review panel will give
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Thank you for your courteous attention.
Since ely,
Elton Gissendanner
Executive Director
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SESCAYNE SAY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
Norway Ruvm
Marro-Osoa County con+Nnwonw Mr. Jim S toutami re
Office of Coastal Management
VICE CHAIRMAN DER
Joseph J. coronet 2600 Blair Stone Road
Councilman,
Town O1 Bay Nor w islands Tallahassee, Fla. 32301
Ssroars Carty
Wtro•Oses County Commismonw
Colonel Allrod Oevereeus
Commonest i Orstnet Engineer
Jacksonville Oislriet
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Msurice Fatre. Mayor
C.ry Of Mianti
Or Elton Gissetrdannw
Executive Director
Fiands Osporinent of Naturet 111096ureas
Maureen Norsrtts
' Barry Kulun
State Representative
Robert l.iopefinen
James Redford
Metro-0300 County Comnnsudhar
Jorge Ravrross
Janes Sanders
Superintendent
Biscayne National Port
Victoria J. Tsoronval
Secretary
Florida Osoartmem Of
Environmental Regulation
1 Slaty "Ornstein. Executre Secretary
Assistant to the County Manager
Joan Evoy. Principal Planner
Metro-Oade County Planning Ofoortmem
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Edwsrd S.akon. ►nnctpot Engineer
Metro-Obas OaOartment at
Environmental Resources Managrnent
Dear Jim:
March 19, 1984
Re Paul Rothman/Community Action, Inc. Project,
Our Bay Our River
For sometime now I have been talking with Paul Rothman about his
creative brainchild. His breadth of understanding regarding the
environmental, recreational, historic and spiritual aspects of
this great natural asset has impressed me from.the beginning.
I believe that he not only understands but is very'sensitive to
his subject matter.
The relationship of Biscayne Bay and the Miami River to an
emerging serfs= of identity and community in South Florida is a
very real and dramatic issue.
The format of his very innovative script is particularly well
geared as an educational and developmental tool in this process
of self-awareness for our County.
It is my intention to ask that Dade County become a partner in
this venture and I urge you through the Department of Environmer
Regulation involvement to do the same.
I think this is one of the most exciting and imaginative things
that has come along in a long time and I look forward to our
sharing in helping to make it come into being.
Please let me know of your thoughts and comments.
HR/kj
cc: Paul, Rothman
REPLY ToStacy Hornstein
Sincerely,
Harvey Ruvin
Chairman
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JOEL S. PERWIN
Mr. Paul Rothman
Community Action & Research
16851 N.E. 23rd Avenue, Suite 301
Miami, Florida 33160
Re: Movie— "Our Bay - Our River"
Dear Paul:
As you are aware, the Miami River Management Committee,
created by Governor Bob :3raham on December 16, 1983, voted unanimous:
at its last meeting on March 15, 1984 to heartily support your effort,
in connection with the direction and production of the above captionec
film. The committee has noted that one of the great problems facing
it in terms of any affirmative action on the river is the lack of
awareness that the public has concerning the River's beauty and
vitality. It is our committee's opinion that your project will go a
long way in making the community aware of what a valuable resource
the Miami River is, and we heartily endorse your efforts.
We enjoyed your participation in our indoctrination crui
up the River, and hope to see the finished project in the near futur
Please keep our committee advised as to your progress.
Best wishes.
James Stoutamire
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CHAIRMAN
Narvey Ruvin
..'to -Once County Commissioner
VICE CHAIRMAN
Joseph J. Gardner
Councilman. Town of Say Nanw Islands
earoars Carey
Mftro•Dsdf County Commissioner
Colonel Alfred Devereaux
Commander E District Engineer
Jscssonvme District
U.S. Army Corot of Engineers
Maurice Ferre. Mayer
City et Miami
Or Elton Gissendanner
Eseculivf Director
glands Deoonmem of Natural Resources
Maureen Norwitz
wiry Kulun
Staff Representative
Action Liopflmon
James Redford
Metro -Dade County Commissioner
Jorge Roviross
Janes Sanders
Supfrintfndent
Biscayne National Part
Victoria J. Tscnintof
Secretary
Florida Oepanment of
Environmental Regulation
Stacy mornstain.Evocutive Secratsry
Assistant to 1116 County Manager
Joan Evoy. Principal Planner
Metro -Dade County Planning Deoutment
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Edward Swason. Pnncioal Engineer
Motro•Dscs Depatt~t of
Envirorimemal Resources Management
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Mr. Jim Stoutamire
Office of Coastal Management
DER
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Fla. 32301
Dear Jim:
March 19, 1984
Re Paul Rothman/Community Action, Inc. Project,
Our Bay Our River
For sometime now I have been talking with Paul Rothman about his
creative brainchild. His breadth of understanding regarding the
environmental, recreational, historic and spiritual aspects of
this great natural asset has impressed me from'the, beginning.
I believe that he not only understands but is very sensitive to
his subject matter.
The relationsi-ip of Biscayne Bay and the Miami River to an
emerging sense of identity and community in South Florida is a
very real and dramatic issue.
The format of his very innovative script is particularly well
geared as an educational and developmental tool in this process
of self-awareness for our County.
It is my intention to ask that Dade County become a partner in
this venture and I urge you through the Department of Environmen
Regulation involvement to do the same.
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I think this is one of the most exciting and imaginative things
that has come along in a long time and I look forward to our
sharing in helping to make it come into being.
Please let me know of your thoughts and comments.
HR/kj
cc: Paul Rothman
REPLY TOStaCy Hornstein
Sincerely,
Harvey Ruvin
Chairman
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to 60 minute video program)
By: COMMUNITY ACTION AND
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In Cooperation with:
The University of Miami
Communications Department
produced by:paul Rothman
U of M : Tony Bond
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to60 minute video program)
BY: COMMUNITY ACTION AND
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An IRS 'certified not for
profit corporation
In Cooperation with:
The University of Miami
Communications Department
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U of M : Tony Bond
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THE FOLLOWING IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A GENERAL DIRECTION FOR THE
FILM. BRIDGES ARE NECESSARY AND ONCE THE INTERVIEWS ARE SHOT THE
SCRIPT CAN BE MODIFIED TO HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT POINTS. THE
INTERVIEWS THAT ARE DEVELOPED IN THIS SCRIPT ARE ONLY FOR
ILLUSTRATION.
The main characters in this stor
y are Biscayne Bay and The Miami
River. This script is developed to provide the viewer a glimpse
of their world...How we use tt.em...What are their problems...
And their possibilities for enhancing the quality of life of
Dade County...To tell this story we will follow Mart Holtz ... A
young reporter. Since he is new to the area he can provide a
unique overview of these concerns.
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1. TELEVISION NEWS REPORT
There is a roar of engines ... we are at the Miami Marine
stadium... we see power racing boats about to leave for the start
of a big race... the starting gun is fired.. and the power boats
stream across the starting line ... We dissolve to a SHORT MONTAGE
of the race ... Miami Skyline is in background...
VOICE OVER ANCHOR:
Today the ....power race was won by ..., over 150 boats
participated ifi the ...running of this event...0 UT TO:
2. POINCIANNA RUNS AGROUND
We see the freighter Poinciana aground at the'mouth of the Miami
1 I River. There are salvage operations going on. Small boats
scurrying about..
VOICE OVER ANCHOR:
The freighter Poincianna has run aground at the mouth of the
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Miami River...Boat traffic has stopped and Florida Power and
Light is concerned that the freighter may damage a power cable
running across the bottom of the River. —The cable supplies
Power to the whole south end of Miami Beach... nothing is
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Full frame on television of ANCHOR PERSON, camera slowly pulls'
to wide shot revealing living room. -We pick up hints of a
writer. We see -a word processor computer... Diploma from a
college of Journalism...books... Out the window in the
background we see the Bay..A bachelors apartment. We see a man
casually dressed writing on a yellow pad...
MOVING CLOSE ON to the reporter as...
REPORTER VO:
I've got to the 31st to finish this story ...Biscayne Bay and
the Miami River...My editor..he says the water is the story in
Miami ..... I'm not so sure...Doesn't seem to me that such a
shallow bay and short river can be all that important...
(He walks over to the bookshelf. ..takes out a book ... starts to
leaf through it...gives a look of resignation... and camera
follows as he sits back in his chair)...
I've got seven days to cover 70 miles ...interview 30
people... read hundreds of reports and books...andih 5000 words
tell the story of a bay and a river ... good thing their not the
Mississippi or Chesapeake...
(He begins to read RIVER OF GRASS..) Camera MOVES IN on book
cover... DISSOLVE TO:
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Full frame on television of ANCHOR PERSON, camera slowly pulls
to wide shot revealing living room..We pick up hints of a
writer. We see -a word processor computer... Diploma from a
college of Journalism...books... Out the window in the
background we see the Bay..A bachelors apartment. We see a man
casually dressed writing on a yellow pad...
MOVING CLOSE ON to the reporter as...
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I've got to the 31st to finish this story ...Biscayne Bay and ,
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River...My editor..he says the water is the story in
the Miami
Miami..... I'm not so sure...Doesn't seem to me that such a
shallow bay and short river can be all that important...
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(He walks over to the bookshelf ... takes out a book —starts to
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leaf through it... gives a look of resignation... and camera
follows as he sits back in his chair)...
I've got seven days to cover 70 miles ...interview 30
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people... read hundreds of reports and books...andiii 5000 words
tell the story of a bay and a river...good thing their not the
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Mississippi or Chesapeake...
(He begins to read RIVER OF GRASS..) Camera MOVES IN on book
cover... DISSOLVE T0:
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We follow the reporter starting with the River -MOVING AERIAL to
the Bay- a MONTAGE cut to a rhythmic beat ...the MONTAGE shows a
visual display of the lifestyles, ecomomic impact, problems, and
personalities dependent on the River and Bay.. The
people..recreation...ships ..wildlife..the building, apartments
and businesses which hug the shore..signs of their
problems..boat crowding.. architecture that allows for no access
to the shores for the public..runoff and pollution. ..DISSOLVE
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5. EVERGLADES MARGORIE DOUGLAS(to be arranged)
We are in the Everglades, by the river of grass, the sun is
about to set it is magic ligY.t..a telephoto TWO SHOT of two
' people the reporter and a slight frail woman, Margorie Douglas :
REPORTER:
Ms. Douglas, I've been talking to people all over the
County..tryin to get a handle on Biscayne Bay and the River to
South Florida... It's datum frustrating... so many angles ... What do
you think is their most important contribution to South
Florida?..You've been here a while ... wrote the RIVER OF GRASS...
a book practically responsible for the establishment of the
Everglades National Park...Give me an idea about how the river
and bay
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MARGORIE DOUGLAS:
(to the effect) You know the slope of the land set the
ecosystems... Here in the Everglades,is where the water table
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begins,(She continues to explain how our fresh water originates
and the source of the Miami River's water..How Henry Flager
dredged the River in 1896. She talks about the falls of the
River as the rim of the Everglades.
As she talks there are AERIALS of the Everglades DISSOLVING into
aerials of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay water
system...Including Airport through to the Bay.)
talking her voice trails and fades...
DISSOLVE TO:
6. MONTAGE OF ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM:
FROM THE AIR —MOVING OVER THE BAY AND RIVER:
REPORTER (VO)
As she is
25th...only six days left ... Ms. Douglas finally got me on
course... Everything about this town seems so young ... Today I met
with the geologists... guys who spend their time thinking in
terms of million year seconds... they think this bay and river
are young and spry...
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(to the effect) using interviews and VOICE OVER this segment
will illustrate the geological origins of the of the River and
Bay... and description of the complex Bay system of rivers and
canals.DISSOLVE TO:
The natural value of the ecological and aesthetic qualities of
the Bay and River are highlighed though a split screen MONTAGE
of the Bay and River community.
f we see water -bays- river- rock formations -foliage -marine life-
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we see Reporter with Indian ...
REPORTER VOICE OVER:
then some ten thousand years ago -Man found the River and
Bay.... CUT TO:
7.INDIAN IN PRIMATIVE AREA
Music and visuals of primitive areas..we see an AERIAL of an
Indians and the reporter by a fire ..a dug out canoe next
to them and a chikkee but behind..... MOVING IN FROM' AERIAL SLOW
DISSOLVE TO GROUND SHOT:..
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And as the gods approached the earth, they found three quarters
water and one quarter land —and where the rivers met the seas,
they knew man had to be there..And so, the first peoples here
were the indians ... (he explains a little about the early
Indians)... found the mouth of the river home ...plenty of
food ... a place without flint but shells could become a pick -a
hatchet -a horn........ DISSOLVE TO:
8. SUBJECTIVE CAMERA
We are now in SUBJECTIVE CAMERA.. the bow of the canoe cutting
the water... the scene begins in a mangrove area recreating
what the river might have been like before development —the
canoe moves to an enormous span of open water similar to a Bay
REPORTER (to Indian)
Why here? A place full of mosquitos, hot... Bay sure has changed
all those big apartments and offices along the shores...
VOICE OVER INDIAN
My friend, not too long ago the fish came from the Bay. The
pelican, egret, ibis, spoonbill, manatee, and dolphin,were
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9. BANK OF RIVER ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG
We are CLOSE ON an artifact,which appears to be covered by the
debris and soil. A man reaches down picks up the artifact and
dusts it off...The city scape is in background....
ARCHAEOLOGIST (to reporte-)
Mart, It always amazes me... everybody says Miami is new ... Ok,
as a city maybe, but the first trace of inhabitants was 10,000
years ago..CUT TO:
10. BARNACLE HOUSE
A restored house in Coconut Grove just on the Bay- we look out
over the grounds we are in the Barnacle...
(TO THIS EFFECT)
REPORTER to ARCHAEOLOGIST:
Sure is a fine house...probably older than Miami?
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everywhere, we traveled up the River 'and trapped the panther and
deer. Then the bay belonged to every one...
CUT TO:
9. BANK OF RIVER ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG
We are CLOSE ON an artifact,which appears to be covered by the
debris and soil. A man reaches down picks up the artifact and
dusts it off ... The city scape is in background....
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Y as a city maybe, but the first trace of inhabitants was 10,000
years ago..CUT TO:
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A restored house in Coconut Grove just on the Bay- we look out
over the grounds we are in the Barnacle... _�—
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just in South Florida but all over the world... Miami was
beautiful ...and because people like Commodore Monroe who built
this house did come here the merchants,traders and eventually
the tourists came.
REPORTER:
Who was Monroe? ...DISSOLVE TO VOICE UNDER
ARCHAEOLOGIST TO REPORTER:
Explaination of early pioneers.
11. SOUTH FLORIDA HISTORIC MUSEUM:
Establishing shot of outside of the South Florida Historic
Museum...DISSOLVE TO: We are in the South Florida Historic
Museum ...DOLLY SHOT MOVING WITH the Reporter and
Archaeologist..
DISSOLVE TO:
INTERCUT with old film, photographs, and interviews this segment
describes the early history of the role of the river and bay in
Miami development.
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AERIAL of two men in a canoe at sunset..canoe is gradually
picking up steam..going faster..music following... at right
beat..CUT TO...
REPORTER VO:
So it seems this shallow bay and scruffy little river did'mean a
lot in Miami's history...27th ...headed over to the port to
catch the big ships ..:
Passenger ship..Ship sounds...props cutting through the
water... passengers on rail shouting and smiling...We are with
the reporter on the pilot ship heading out Government Cut on
their way to 'the ship. ..we follow them board the ship and up to
the captains bridge...
PILOT TO THE REPORTER
To the effect the pilot tells how this port has come a long
way ... Re explains how they widened the channel what a hurricane
can do to the port.. how many ships come in and out-z% Using
pilot as the VOICE OVER we CUT TO him bringing the ship into a
successful.dockage and than DISSOLVE TO other ships being
piloted... In the end of segment he is explaining what the port
has done for his family and what it means to Miami..CUT TO:
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13. REPORTER TALKING WITH PORT DIRECTOR:
Brief interview on problems and future of the port. As they
talk, we see port activity on screen... Edited to highlight
points made by Director using his VOICE OVER... DISSOLVING TO:
....AERIALS on port and CUT TO: Barber Tampa and dockworkers
taking off cargo of the Barber Blue giant freighters... We hear
the sound of heavy machinery, dockworkers bustling as they load
and unload ...GROUND SHOT:of Cargo being lifted into air by''
crane..huge freighter in the background..
14. MIAMI RIVER DOCK
000 DISSOLVE TO another cargo being set down onto dock by the
Miami River...
15. REPORTER TO RIVER BUSINESS OWNER
We show him and reporter on tug.
REPORTER to BUSINESSMAN:
Tight Squeeze (showing freighter going by boats that are
docked)...big difference from the modern port we have down here.
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County support like the port... but we mean as much
economically...this is a working river..Everything
about the port is mechanized..unionized..
...he is pointing at the building going on and objecting to the
low bridges ...how the downtown people want to ruin the river
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(To the effect)...You tell this in your story ...people have
been trying to live and work by this river for a long time.. but
if you get rid of a working ricer you cut the heart out of
commerce in Miami and that's what makes Miami grow ..trade,
commerce and fish.. why,where are you going to get your boat
repaired or docked ... how about the millions of dollars in trade
the river brings —and to keep that up were gonna have to dredge
this river to at least 15 feet or we'll lose all of
that....DISSOLVE TO:
16.RIVER ESTABLISHING SHOT
We see MOVING SHOT of river, there are custom agents on boats,
derelict boats, ship repair businesses, docks, large freighters,
commercial fishing, and Haitian boats, CUT TO: --r.
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The dredge is taking huge scoops of bay or river bottom and
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survive without it...He goes on to explain the beneficial
effects of dredging ...INTERCUT with shots of the
ships...workers, and residents.CUT TO:
REPORTER:
To the effect of "Well there are some groups that are very
opposed to dredging... When you dredge who pays for it, and where
do you put the polluted shuldge that is dredged from the
bottom?".
BUSINESSMAN: '
I understand the Federal Government may help..and disposing of
waste is a problem... CUT TO :
18.RIVER BAY IMPORVEMENT:
REPORTER VO:
Story Is heating up.. the 28th . . . I realize there are tremendous
consequences to the ecology of the area...A basic question...do
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you keep the river as a river for marine business, make it a
non marine business river, or mix...and what about the effects
of pollution of the River on Biscayne Bay ...Will make an
appointment with some people at the Rosensteil School of Marine
Science ... Rope they have some answers...
We are at the Marine Science School. The reportor is talking
with an opponent of dredging. He ends by saying that government
needs to prevent further damage to our environment... Segue into
the Reporter as investigates the positive results of working
with the on the Bay. We follovy inspectors visiting construction
sites or answering complaints, seagrass and mangrove planting,
improved park facilities, shoreline stabilizaiton, and
construction of artificial reefs by place ships at the bottom.
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REPORTER to Downtown developer
REPORTER:
In your opinion what will the river be like in ten years.
BUSINESS PERSON:
He explains the problems of maintaining a working river the
value of property along it's shores, the assets of the river for
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buildings, hotels, and restaurants.... and how this can affect
the future of the River and Miami..
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20. MONTAGE OF BRIDGES
We see a MONTAGE of bridges going up CUT TO: music. from last
bridge DISSOLVE TO:
Traffic Jam as bridge is up on Brickell Ave. A small freighter
is moving through the bridge. The reporter is interviewing
President of the Miami Marine Council..CUT TO CLOSE ON:
21. MARINE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
(TO THE EFFECT) We don't have enough marinas ..too many boats
and not enough slips...the bridges are too low...Take this
bridge, for example, look at all the wasted time.. We need a
tunnel to move traffic along...And,it's going to get a lot worse
before it gets better. We have to keep the river a-piace for
boat repair and storage and still have room for growth.
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22. GOULD BUILDING
TILT up to the two towers of the Gould Building jutting up to
the blue sky. We MOVE back to reveal the mouth of the river
flowing into the Bay ... CUT TO
< 23. BETE DUNLOP INTERVIEW (to be arranged)
REPORTER
Ms. Dunlop, as an architecture critic what does the skyline of
Miami do for you?
MS. DUNLOP:
(as she talks beautiful montage)
Words to the effect that most Dade architecture cuts us off from
the Bay and River —and that many people desire contact with
these waters... The architecture tries to reflect the vision of
a city by the sea but in Miami these buildings do not succeed.
She may suggest that we should be implementing better codes to
improve the situation..
24. BUILDING BY THE WATER
Long shot ZOOM in to office window on the top floor.
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I built this building with my own money..made it work ... I
chose the location specifically because it is downtown and on
the water...
t Developer states his case for growth along the shores of the
River and Bay... Issues such as permitting process, zoning,
financing, right to a profit, are raised.
REPORTER:
(closing interview)
What about the environment..Can you develop a building and
protect the water quality and recreation areas..
DEVELOPER:
Yes.. CUT TO:
26. THE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT STORY:
Using developments that have respected the environment, with
home owner-activists,as spokespersons we see and hear the story
of how a waterside community was sensibly planned when concerned
citizens alarmed over preliminary plans for development took
action..CUT TO:segue into the question of environment..
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27. REPORTER AT ROSENSTEIL WITH TWO OR THREE SCIENTISTS
We are on the research vessel following scientists taking
samples..
REPORTER to Scientist
Dr. I've got some complicated issues to figure out ... tell
me if I'm wrong ... Now as I see it we got a lot of people that
want to be by the water —we have a growing port...changing
river scene... one fast growing community ...a community built on
dredging —Right? ( Scientist nods in agreement) So can we
really have a balanced approach to the environment when we have
so much demand on the Hay and River?
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That's not for me to say... but I think so ... The Scientist
discusses important data both positive and negative. VOICE OVER
as we MONTAGE on location to illustrate points..Where
appropriate we see(set to music) underwater wildlife.., pelican
island, mangrove estuaries...
INTERCUT with conversations from the other scientists to explain
j riprap, turbidity, estuary problems caused by development... As
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MONTAGE will highlight their points. ..
REPORTER: ,
Haven't we brought that under control? Haven't the Bay and River
really improved over the last 30 years?..I mean in 1896 didn't
the City of Miami have to pass a law against the dumping of raw
sewage into the River because it was so bad...
SCIENTIST VOICE OVER:
We see the clear waters of the bay and show children swimming...
Yes it has..(the scientist tells the story of the improvment in
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28. MONTAGE OF WATER FLOW:
Starting with gathering clouds, to tropical rain, INTERCUT
torrents with water trickling from the leaves of trees, followed
onto streets and into Miami river, then to the Bay..(Use music
theme.)
At the right moment VOICE OVER of scientist..
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Rain so beautiful and cleansing..we think.(tells the story
of runnoff• and its impact on our water system. She ends by
telling reporter that unless we work on the problems our water
resources could be threatened, fishing could be depleted and the
quality of life worsen.)...As she talks we DISSOLVE TO
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We hear the sounds of nets going out..motor churning we are on a
fishing boat..at night ... The fisherman explains why he likes
fishin g...the bay...and Miami...But everything is not perfect he
explains his concerns too... complaining about recreational
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area. What a hard life it is to make a living. ..ho;q the
dockage on the river is so expensive..and how his family worries
about the future. He ends the interview by saying that there is
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(To the effect) I came to Miami to fish..because it still has
some of the best fishing in America. .I joined Pro Fish a group
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Rain so beautiful and cleansing..we think,(tells the story
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telling reporter that unless we work on the problems our water
resources could be threatened, fishing could be depleted and the
quality of life worsen.) ... As she talks we DISSOLVE TO
29. COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN
We hear the sounds of nets going out..motor churning we are on a
fishing boat..at night. —The fisherman explains why he likes
fishin ...the bay y ...and Miami ...But everything is not perfect he
explains his concerns too... complaining about recreational
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fishermen stealing his traps, about reduced fish in the
area ..... What a hard life it is to make a living...houq the
dockage on the river is so expensive —and how his family worries
about the future. He ends the interview by saying that there is
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recreation fisherman pulling in his line to catch a fish...
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trying to restock the Bay... (through 'interview, INTERCOT with
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the fish are and how he used the river for boat repair and
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still a little river and shallow bay by most standards. ..but
they are so much a part of the scene here.. There is the
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marine life and still find room for development..... Heading out
to Pelican Island and wildlife areas of the River and Bay to get
a new point of view... DISSOLVE TO:
32. ENDANGERED SPECIES MONTAGE:
We follow an interview with environmentalist detailing the
plight of the Manatee, Brown Pelican, and sea turtle...
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29th...Pelicans, People, Commerce, Recreation, +who's working
for the bay and river... I'm told over 30 government
agencies..are involved in controlling these water systems.
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33. QUICK TAKES OF VISITS TO DIFFERENT AGENCIES
QUICK CUT set to musical theme ...Humorously depicts him going
in and out of agency doors speaking with numerous people.
exhausted, he ends up at a blackboard diagramming how the
agencies somehow interract with one another..DISSOLVE To
34. MONTAGE OF CONTROL AND PLANNING AGENCIES
A VOICE OVER edit of groups such as the Miami River Committee,
the Biscayne Bay Management Committee, Army Corps of Engineers
and others concerned with managemen,-. and planning of the Bay and
River. We see a multiscreen (4 split screens -each screen
showing the meetings of these groups). Sound tracks are running
simultaneously to highlight various opinions...The intention of
the sequence is to show that efforts are underway to coordinate
these agencies. DISSOLVE TO
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35. ROUSE AND COMPANY
1 We are at Bayfront Park with the Project Director for Rouse and
Company. As he talks we use VO to show plans for development of
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REPORTER to Rouse representative
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and River better...What can Rouse do for the bay?..Rouse
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representative explains with full illustrations what the Company
plans to do in the City of Miami... The interview ends with the
reporter and Rouse pointing out how important the Bay is for our
recreation needs...On that note CUT TO:
36.THE BISCAYNE NATIONAL MONUMENT STORY:
Using several people such as Jim Redford, a park representative,
old fishermen, divers, to tell the story of Biscayne National
Park. We see and hear how it'grew out of the fight to keep the
"Super Port", concept out of the area. The Park is presented as a
community resource in the Bay... It's problems and possibilities
are shown by interviews, and visuals of people who use the park.
DISSOLVE TO:
37.CHRISTO ISLANDS
REPORTER VO:
What in the world is an artists draping islands in the middle of
the Bay ... Must be right for some...
We are MOVING over the Christo Islands, INTERCUT with ground
footage of Christo workers installing their pink fabric on the
islands.CUT TO: Tourist boats going out to see them...DISSOLVE
TO: Miami, with the Christo Islands at sunset...
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VOICE OVER REPORTER:
31st...don't know how...but I made the deadline...I realize now
that every individual see's the Bay and River through their own
needs but ...Our city, our bay and our river are all
interdependent —changing ... They are often taken for granted
except by the people who use them. ...Even so, the river and the
bay go on providing us with food, trade, jobs, tourism,
recreation,and a place to live... But they give us something
special ...our river and our bay...DISSOLVE TO:
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We see an unspoiled river spilling into a bay- as it might have
been 100 years ago...
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100 years ago. He describes a tropical wonderland. DISSOLVE TO:
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THERE IS THE VOICE OVER OF ANOTHER MAN (WILLOUGHBY):
I never in my life saw a lovelier place than where the Miami
River runs into Biscayne Bay. it was like coming out into your
own private ocean big, but private, all hemmed in..
MOVING OVER FOLIAGE ALONG A SHORE LINE
WILLOUGHBY (VOICE OVER)
The mangrove trees came right down into the water so you
couldn't tell where the water ended and the land took over.
ACROSS AN OPEN AND EMPTY EXPANSE OF BAY
Rimmed by foliage everywhere
WILLOUGHY (VOICE OVER)
And the peace of it! Quiet calm empty water. You could never
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peace -not anywhere. ---.
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At first we are unawere of the transition.
REPORTER (VOICE OVER):
In the light of today, it's hard to remember what Hugh
Willoughby said almost a hundred years ago.. Suddenly! TILT
DOWN- where the Miami River meets Biscayne Bay today.. All'' '
bustle and activity.
WILLOUGHBY (VOICE OVER)
I never in my life saw a lovilier place than where the Miami
River runs into Biscayne Bay. It was like coming out into your.
own private little ocean - big, but private, -all hemmed in -
MOVING ALONG THE BUILDINGS CROWDING THE BAY'S SHORE LINE -
The mangrove tress came right down into the water so you
couldn't tell where the water ended and the land took over
ACROSS THE CROWDED SURFACE OF THE MODERN BAY
Teaming with Boats- activity everywhere.
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And the peace of it! Quiet, Calm, empty water. You could never
feel so perfectly alone and at the same time so perfectly at
peace not -anywhere!
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39. CLOSE MONTAGE OF RIVER AND BAY...
REPORTER VOICE OVER:
Hugh Willoughby found a quiet permanence here, Commodore Monroe
found a place to work and then retire. (CUT TO: Barnacle
House)...The Brickels, Julia'Tuttle,-and Henry Flager found
economic prosperity (CUT TO': DOWNTOWN MIAMI AND SHOTS OF
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MIAMI))...In the last 100 years, to meet our needs and desires,
we have altered the natural balance of the bay and river
forever...This power has brought with it a responsibility to
manage these waters and the ecosystems, over the coming
centuries. We are the ones who can say, this is the way it will
be -this is the way we want to live -for it is, after all, our
Bay -Our River. "CUT TO:
VOICE OVER FADES MUSIC
We see a series of old maps of the bay and river that begin in
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the 18th century and end in an accurate contemporary map. The
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As the VOICE OVER of reporter fades we hear him writting the
story ...than music comes up to on screen AERIAL OR SATELLITE
photo of South Florida.
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OUR BAY OUR RIVER
A project of Community Action and Research Not for Profit
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INTRODUCTION AND SUPPORT
OUR BAY OUR RIVER is a project consisting of a one hour
television program, a series of public service announcements,
and a booklet intended to raise the general public's
appreciation of the natural, coastal, and human ecosystems -which
are dependent upon Biscayne Bay and the Miami River.
The project sponsors chose Biscayne Bay and the Miami River
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because they are a centerpiece in the City of Miami and Dade
County. The City grew up around them and today, they are at the
heart of the business, recreation, and tourism development of
the City.
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This is the first project to address the critical shortage of
promotional and informational material regarding the impact of
the marine environment on the City's population and economic
development.
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As a measure of its importance, the project has received the
support and endorsement from numerous civic leaders and groups
including this representative sample:
The Biscayne Bay Management Committee
The Governors Committee on the River
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The Marine Council
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Dade County Department of Environmental Resources
Senator Robert McKnight
Pro Fish
Environmental Information Service
Port of Miami
University of Miami Department of Communication
University of Miami School of Marine Sciences
OUR BAY OUR RIVER has already received over 20,000 dollars in
support from the Endowment for the Humanities, Dade County, and
individuals.
RATIONALE ,
These water systems are integral to life in Miami. In fact, the
area's growth was largely the result of the beautiful water
environment that made Miami an attractive place to live and
facilitated the development of a sophisticated port for
international trade.
Unfortunately, the use of the River and Bay resulted in -problems
such as: 1) pollution from dumping; 2) rain which carries the
city's pollution into the canals that empty's into the river and
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subsequently flows into the Bay; 3) dredging and land fill for
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residential and commercial property development; and; 4) the
over fishing and destruction of marine estuaries.
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Recreation fisherman are pitted against commercial fisherman.
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Environmentalists fight developers. Endangered species like the
manatee and brown pelican are threatened by development and
boaters.
Though these controversies are serious the Bay and River
continue to used extensively by the public. Within the whirlwind
of rancor a sailor can still see a dolphin , or a bridge
fisherman can catch snapper; sea grass still grows in South
Bay;the port and river are thriving economic centers; and .
development continues along the shores.
The Bay and River are recovering from years of abuse. Yet the
process of regeneration is a constant concern. In 1926, the
magazine, VANITY FAIR, sent Theodore Dreiser on a fact finding
mission to Miami. Dreiser wrote in the spring of that year,
just before the disastrous hurricane that wiped the boards
clean, that hundreds of thousands of over heated cars blocked
the one lane highway that connected Miami to Miami Beach. They
made Miami, literally, "full up",polluting the bay and
`• overcrowding the area. So the issues are not new and the
progress is tenuous.
s Dreiser could well have written the same article on any summer
weekend in 1984. These problems still persist in one form or
another. The impact of the conflicts mentioned earlier in terms
of the future of the Bay and River remain a mystery to most
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citizens. They often do not use the Bay; have little access to
these resources; are unaware of the problems; or are simply
apathetic. The City of Miami has made tremendous strides through
it's Park and Recreation Department to make the Bay and River
available to the public. Yet, as the Biscayne Bay Management
Committee points out in it's Bay Management report, for the Bay_
to survive as a useful recreational, economic, and aesthetic
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resource the community must understand that it has a stake in
the preservation of the marine environment which created the
area in the first place.
In the early 70's Congress recognized the national significance
of the Bay when it desigr.ated part of the Bay as a National
Monument. Since then the local governments, in cooperation with
the State and Federal agencies have gone to great lengths to
rectify the overuse and abuse of these resources.
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There are numerous agencies involved in the control of,the Bay
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and River. Consequently, coordination and planning among these
agencies has become an issue. Inspite of jurisdictional and
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policy questions almost everyone involved in the management of
these resources acknowledges that it is essential for the public
to understand the complex issues of the Bay and River. This is
because without public support implementation of policy becomes
very difficult.
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The goal of the Project
and the to of Is to acquaint the Population
Other communities with Of Miami
the interrelationship between an understanding 0.
Of life concerns in the marine en v'rOrllnent
non -biased a cost effect and quality
tourism manner. The Project isive" interesting, ...
to the Cit.. also intended to encourage
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format for the viewer to consider, ts using an entertaining
accomplished through, This goal shall be
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knowE'ls'ng scle 3ectives: These components
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3) To reedit the video footage suitable for distribution as a
promotional piece on the Bay and River as a business and tourism
resource.
PROJECT ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION:
1) A 60 minute television prorgram:
To be effective the program must appeal in an entertaining
manner to a general audience. It.must carry the humor, pathos,
drama, information and story of the Bay and River in a visually
appealing and very human way. A script has been written which
achieves this objective.
The format of the program tells the story of a reporter who
follows the people who use these resources... the energetic
envi-rcfanentalist Margorie Douglas ...a well known
developer... from the man who repairs a sail boat to the person
who sails... University of Miami scientists studying the bay and
'. river... the famous artist Christo who chose the bay for
creation of a world reknown work of art ... are used to highlight
the Bay and River story...In this way the Bay and River- it's
history- its present- and its future, will be told by the people
who are intimately involved. Using this format, computer
graphics,.and an original -music score by the University of
Miami School of Music, a stimulating thought provoking
entertaining film will emerge. The film will reflect the dynamic
enthusiasm, concerns, scientific data,and comments of people who
are involved with the Bay and River.
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2) Public Service Announcements:
Several :30 second and :10 second PSA's will be produced. These
announcements will encourage support for efforts to keep the bay
and river clean.
3) A short booklet
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which will present the coastal problems common to other
communities around the state.
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1) Cable Access
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to cable systems throughout the State and the Nation. The
National Federation of Local Cable Programmers (30% of
television households in the Country have cable) will assist in
distribution to cable systems.
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2) WLRN Public Television
Public Television will make available the program and PSA's to
other PBS Stations around the State.
3) The Department of Environmental Resources of Dade County will
distribute the program to organizations and groups around the
' County, State,and Nation on an ongoing basis.
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4) Local Commercial Television Stations such as WSVN (NBC ,
affiliate) and WLRN (PBS School system) have agreed to air the
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In addition to airing on PBS channels locally the programs will
be distributed to public libraries, local colleges and
universities, public and private schools, cable systems and
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basis. The program may also be included in the local school
3 systems curricula.
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documentary films and commercials for over 20 years. 'He has
directed spots for ABC Good Morning America, as well as,
directing films and video on location all over the world. He is
a musician and speaks Spanish fluently.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI:
Mr. Tony Bond brings over 25 years of experience in all phases
of the television production business. He is the director of
the Dynamic Cable facility located on the U of M campus. This
facility houses over one half million dollars in state of the
art equiipment which this project will employ.
Professor Paul Nagel has been a major writer of over 25 years.
His awards include a Golden Eagle, an Emmy ,and the George
Washington Freedom Foundation Award. He has written for the
major networks, PBS, and syndication. Mr. Nagel is also a
Professor of Film at the University of Miami.
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