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RESOLUTION NO. 84-41
A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $2,000 FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND
ACCOUNTS, CONTINGENT FUND, TO THE MIAMI
NORTHWEST EXPRESS TRACK CLUB, INC. FOR
THE 9th ANNUAL TRACK AND FIELD CLASSIC,
TO BE IIELD JUNE 9, 10, 11, AND 12 , 1984
AT MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, NORTH
CAMPUS, SAID ALLOCATION BEING CONDITION-
ED UPON COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF MIAMI
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. APM-1-84,
DATED JANUARY 24, 1984.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami desires to support track and field
athletic competition; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Northwest Express Track Club, Inc. is plan-
ning the 9th Annual Northwest Track and Field Classic for June 9 -
12, 1984, at Miami -Dade Community College, North Campus; and
WHEREAS, the event will significantly enhance the possibili-
ties of attracting athletes from around the world who will be pre -
training for the 1984 Summer Olympics; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Northwest Express Track Club, Inc. has re-
quested $2,000 from the City of Miami to help defray costs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. An amount not to exceed $2,000 is hereby alloca-
ted from Special Programs and Accounts, Contingent Fund, to the
Miami Northwest Express Track Club, Inc. for the 9th Annual Track
and Field Classic to be held June 9, 10, 11 and 12, 1984, at Miami -
Dade Community College, North Campus.
Section 2. The herein allocation is conditioned upon com-
pliance with City of Miami Administrative Policy No. APM-1-84,
dated January 24, 1984.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this Sth day of April , 1984.
ATTEST:
Ral h G. Ongie, City C
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
Maurice A. Ferre
MAURICE A. FERRE
M A Y O R
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
CITY C0I01I415S1C7�
Robert F. Clark tose. Garcia -Pedrosa ` j�G or
Deputy City Attorney ttorney
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO, Howard V . Gary DATE: February 27, 1984 FILE:
City Manager
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SUBJECT: Miami Northwest Express -
Track Club, Inc.
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FROM rl Kern REFERENCES:
Acting Director
Department of Parks ENCLOSURES:
and Recreation
Recommendation:
This department recommends City sponsorship to assist the Miami
Northwest Express Track Club, Inc. in conducting the 9th Annual
Northwest Track and Field Classic, to be held June 9-12, 1984
at the Miami Dade Community College, North Campus, by appropria-
ting a $2,000 grant to defray expenses with funding from the
Special Programs and Accounts, Contingency Fund.
Background:
The Miami Northwest Express Track Club, Inc. is presently final-
izing glans to conduct the 9th Annual Northwest Track and Field
Classic scheduled for June 9-10, 1984.
Last year's event attracted an outstanding field of 857 parti-
cipants from throughout the United States, the Bahamas, Cayman
Islands, Jamaica and West Germany. This year already, sixty-
three (63) two -track clubs and individuals have committed par-
ticipation and will have the opportunity to share in cultural
exchange, grow both physically and socially, as well as express
their athletic abilities.
We believe this event will significantly enhance the possibili-
ties of attracting athletes from around the world who will be
pre -training for the 1984 Olympics.
The total budget estimated for this event is $41,000, $2,000 of
which has been requested of the City.
A line item budget is enclosed with the breakdown of expenses.
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Enclosure
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FACT SHEET EVALUATION
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN
EXPRESS TRACK CLUB, INC.
1310 N.W. 90 Street
Miami, FL 33147
Chairperson:
Jesse Holt - 836- 2409
Amount Requested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000
Amount Approved Festival Committee . . . . . .
Amount Now Recormended . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000
Type of Event: 9th Annaul Northwest Track & Field Classic which attracts
youngsters from throughout the United States, the Bahamas, Cayman Islands,
Jamaica and West Germany. Last year's classic drew a field of 857 boys,
girls, men and women, including thirty (30) track clubs. Sixty-three
(63) track clubs have confirmed participation this year, all to share in
cultural exchanges, grow both physically and socially, as well as express
their athletic ability.
Sites:
D7iami-Dade Community College, North Campus
Dates: June 9 - 10, 1984
Cash Batch: $40,970
Audience Expected: 5 - 10,000
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We recommend support for this event via a $2,000 grant to help defray
the cost of expenses in order to assist in providing this opportunity to
the youth of South Florida.
j1984
is Olympics year and athletes from around the world are interested
in coming to the United States to prepare for the 1984 Olympics to be
held in Los Angeles, California. It is our desire to attract these
athletes to Miami to train and compete.
Therefore, this department recommends sponsorship as requested.
Carl Kern
Acting Director
Department of Parks
and Recreation
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