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TO: MAURICE FE:RRE, MAYOR PPOiM: STUART SORG, CHAIR.NIAN
CITY OF MIA:MI WATERFRONT BOARD, CITY
OF MIA4I
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF STUART SORG
AS SPECIAL ASSISTA14T (Adviser)
TO THE MAYOR AND CITY CO,%L%IIS-
SION ON HARBORS, RIVERS, MAR-
INAS AND WATERFRONT.
DATE: JUNE 8, 1983
1.) July 1, 1983 concludes three years, two months of my
Chairmanship of the Waterfront Board, City of Miami. I initi-
ally served one year as a board member prior to being elected
Chairman.
2.) Vital waterfront, harbor, rivers and marina issues
such as waterborne transportation, the Navy at Bicentennial
Park, the anchorage, are some of the many issues which require
special handling.
3.) As Special Assistant (Adviser) to the .Mayor and the
City Commission this would enable me to assist the City Man-
ager on numerous current waterfront projects and issues, as
well as being in a position to bring the 'Mayor, the City Com-
mission, and the Administration new projects worthy of consid-
eration.
4.) Additionally, I would begin a city-wide speaking sched-
ule on "Miami -a waterborne world -class City", zeroing in on its
past, present and future history, and present a greater, positive
image of Miami to our residents and merchants.
5.) Numerous items listed on the draft for the proposed
Department of Harbors and Rivers would be addressed as appropriate.
6.) As has currently been done, all correspondence on all
projects would be copied to the Mayor, Commissioners, and the
City Manager. The Mayor and Commissioners would be updated indi-
vidually or at City Commission meetings.
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Maurice Ferre, Mayor.
June 8, 1983
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7.) I would be available to assist the Mayor, the Commis-
sioners and the City Manager on any and all harbors, rivers,
waterfront and marinas projects and to attend meetings and
seminars, as well as represent the City on special occasions,
as my assistance may be requested.
8.) The appointment would be for 12 months, with re -appoint-
ment as directed by the City Commission.
9.) I would resign from the Waterfront Board to prevent any
conflict of. interest.
10.) Additionally, I would select certain individuals who
would assist me in the various projects, at no cost to the City.
11.) My compensation would be $1.00 per year with special
funds allocated for expenses as required and approved by the
City Manager.
12.) I feel that my years of active experience informally rep-
resenting the City of Miami on waterfront matters is of special
value, and I would appreciate your assistance in this appointment.
Respectfully,
Stuart Sorg <
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