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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-83-0885J-83s-^^-r ^ rv RESOLUTION NO. 83-885 A RESOLUTION APPROVI14G RICHARD B. HORROW AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY. WHEREAS, on July 28, 1983, the City Commission enacted Chapter 52.6 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida which created a Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority; and WHEREAS, Section 52.6-5 of the Code provides that there shall be a Director appointed by the Authority, subject to the approval of the City Commission, who shall hold office at the will of the Authority; and WHEREAS, on October 18, 9183, the Miami Sports and Exhi- bition Authority appointed Richard B. Horrow as Executive Direc- tor; and WHEREAS, Richard B. Horrow has substantial experience having been the Executive Director of the Dade County and South Florida Sports Authorities; and WHEREAS, Mr. Horrow is a person of good moral character and has an excellent reputation for integrity, responsibility, and business ability; and WHEREAS, as Special Assistant to the City Manager of the City of Miami, Florida, he has participated in numerous sports related and business related projects on behalf of the City of Miami; and WHEREAS, he has participated in a wide range of activities related to the sports and entertainment areas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Commission approves the appointment of Richard B. Horrow as Executive Director of the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority. CITY COMMISSION MEETIPIG OF OCT 25 1983 RESOLWION Nu. 83-f REMARKS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of October Maurice A. Ferre MAURICE A. FERRE Mayor ATTEST: RALPIi G. t-ONGIE ITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: ROBERT N. SECHEN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: OSE R. GARCIA-PEDROSA CITY ATTRORNEY 1983. 63-SB5 .. CITY OF MIAMI• FLORIDA Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission iioward V. Gary ;, City Manager - 1 INTER -OFFICE N1EMOF11Vh0U►N F Approving the Appointment of Richard B. Horrow as Executive Director of the Miami Sports & Exhibition Authority. HIf MP, 1. It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached Resolution approving the appointment of Richard B. Horrow as Executive Director of the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority. On July 28, 1983, the City Commission unanimously approved an Ordinance creating The Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority. (Chapter 52.6 of the City Code). Section 212.057, Florida Statutes, requires that such anf Authority be created as a condition precedent to the County enacting an ordinance levying the 3� Convention Development Tax on hotel rooms. This Author- ity shall be responsible for the administration and disbursement of the tax proceeds which, by state statute, must be used to "construct a new multi -purpose convention/coliseum/exhibition center or the maximum components thereof as funds permit" within the City of Miami. Section 52.6-5 of the City Code provides that there shall be a Director appointed by the Authority, subject to the approval of the City Commis- sion, who shall hold office at the will of the Authority. On October 18, Richard B. Horrow was appointed Executive Director of the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority. Richard B. Horrow has substantial ex- perience having been the Executive Director of the Dade County and South Florida Sports Authorities. As Special Assistant to the City Manager of the City of Miami, Florida, he has participated in numerous sports re- lated and business related projects on behalf of the City of Miami. He has also participated in a wide range of activities related to the sports and entertainment areas. It is therefore recommended thzt the City Com- mission approve the attached Resolution approving the appointment of Richard B. Horrow as Executive Director of the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority. tis-8195+'