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JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA. IN AND
FOR DADE COLNTY — CRIMINAL DIVISION
Case Number
THE STATE OF FLORIDA
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INVESTIGATION
6/80/EC/117
SUBPOENA DL CES TECUM
TO ALL AND SINGULAR THE SHERIFFS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA: GREETINGS
We command you to summon MR. RALPH ONG I E
Clerk of the City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida
to be and appear before the State Attorney on the 6th floor of the Metropolitan Dade County Justice Bldg.
1351 N.W. lath Street. Miarni. on the 12 day of December . 1 g`t 80 at
OC10Ck INSTANTER M, to bring with him (her or then) and produce for inspection the following
the original tape recording of the City of Miami Commission Meeting
which occurred on June 6, 1980. A copy of said tape with appropriate
certifications is acceptable.
FREDRIC hERSTEIN, Assistant State Attorney
And this you shall in no wise omit.
WITNESS. RICHARD P. BRI',NKER. Clerk of said Court, and the seal of said Court at Miarni.
Dade County. Florida. this the 1' day December, 19 80_
(Original)
(,Court Seal)
RECEIVED this Supbcena on :.he
RICHARD P. BRINKER. CIerk
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Deputy Clerk
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and ewe:,-:t-ad the same on the day of , 19 oy deiive-ing a
true cosy therecf to the witnesses naned above, as foilows, to -wit:
SriERIFF. DADE CO(: N , Y• FLORIDA
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JAN ET RE -NO. State .k:tor-•y
Deputy sheriff
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June 10, 1980
Janet Reno, Esq.
State Attorney
State Attorney's Office
1351 N.W. 12th Street
Miami, Florida 33125
Dear Ms. Reno:
RALPH G. ONGIE
City Clerk
MATTY HIRAI
Assistant City Clerk
DEPUTY CITY CLERKS
Robert E. Tingley
Georgia M. Little
Ilia Teems
Sylvia M. Mendoza
Evelio Rizo
MICROFILM DIVISION
Dorothy Brown
Domingo Acosta
Pursuant to directions from the City of Miami Commission at its
meeting held on June 6, 1980, enclosed herein please find a copy
of the City Clerk Reports for said meeting containing text of
Motion 80-399, which is self-explanatory.
In connection with directions contained in said Motion, we are
also enclosing copies of all pertinent documentation filed by
Commissioner Joe Carollo with the City Clerk at the time this
matter was before the City Commission, as well as a verbatim
transcript of the discussion which took place.
truly yours,
iv d
RALPH G. ONGIE
City Clerk
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Encl. As stated
cc: Honorable Members of
the City Commission
OFFICE OF?HE CITY CLERK / City Hall / 35M Pan American Drive / Miami, Florida 33133 / 579-6065
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CITY CriEr,� REPORTS
EETING DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1980
CITY HALL -DINNER KEY
A MOTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD
ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
OF JAMES E. GUNDERSON, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, INCLUDING SEVERAL
DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE CITY COMMISSION BY COMMISSIONER JOE
CAROLLO TOGETHER WITH THE TRANSCRIPT OF THE COMMISSION HEARING,
TO STATE ATTORNEY JANET RENO TO DETERMINE IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY
VIOLATION OF LAW IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
A MOTION TO RECONSIDER AND DEFER CONSIDERATION OF CITY MANAGER'
REPORT DATED MAY 23, 1980 WHEREIN HE PROPOSES TO SELECT ARLYN
ENDE TO BE COMMISSIONED AS A CITY ARTIST TO CREATE A TAPESTRY
FOR THE LITTLE HAVANA COMMUNITY CENTER PENDING EXAMINATION OF
DRAWINGS AND ARTWORK OF THIS ARTIST
A MOTION OF INTENT INSTRUCTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE
FUNDING IN THE 1980-81 FISCAL YEAR TO IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL SWO
OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT TO REGAIN THE
STRENGTH OF ITS HIGHEST PREVIOUS YEAR
A MOTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INVITE THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AND THE FIRE CHIEF AND OTHER DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS TO
APPEAR AT A FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING TO RECEIVE THE THANKS
OF THE COMMISSION FOR A JOB WELL DONE IN CONNECTION WITH THE
RECENT CIVIL DISTURBANCES AND REQUESTING AN ANALYSIS OF THE
OTHER CITIES, METRO, NATIONAL GUARD, FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL
AND ANY OR ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO ASSISTED THE CITY OF MIAMI
DURING THIS PERIOD IN ORDER THAT A SUITABLE EXPRESSION OF THE
GRATITUDE OF THE CITY MAY BE PREPARED
PLANNING AND ZONING AGENDA
A MOTION TO DEFER CONSIDERATION OF VACATION AND CLOSURE OF
S.W. 3RD STREET EAST OF S.W. 50TH AVENUE IN CONNECTION WITH
T.P. #1067- "NATALIA" IN ORDER TO GIVE THE APPLICANT IN THIS
MATTER AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONSIDER COMPENSATION TO THE CITY FOR
THIS CLOSURE
A MOTION DECLARING THE POLICY OF THE CITY COMMISSION THAT IN
THE FUTURE ANY PERSON REQUESTING VACATION AND CLOSURE OF ALLEYS
OR STREETS OWNED BY THE CITY TAXPAYERS, SHALL BE REQUIRED TO
OFFER VOLUNTARILY SOMETHING OF EQUAL VALUE TO COMPENSATE THE
TAXPAYERS FOR THEIR LOSS BY VIRTUE OF THE AFORESAID CLOSURE
A MOTION OF INTENT TO PURCHASE A PARCEL OF PROPERTY ADJACENT
TO AFRICAN SQUARE PARK AND INSTRUCTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
OBTAIN APPRAISALS OF THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY AND RETURN TO
THE CITY COMMISSION WITH HIS RECOMMENDATION; FURTHER STIPULATI
THAT IF THE PROPERTY IS PURMASED, ANY EXCESS PROFIT DERIVED
FROM ITS nprDATTOM LrQ1T. n Qr T'r TI'MrSTED COMMUNITY REVITAL-
ZATION
MOT.80-399
Moved: CA
Second: LA
Noes: GIB
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MOT.80-413
Moved: PL
Second: LA
Absent: CA
MOT.80-417
Moved: PL
Second: CA
MOT. 80-418
Moved: GIB
Second: LA
MOT. 80-420
Moved: PL
Second: CA
T. 80-421
ved: PL
coed: CA
OT. 80-422
oved: LA
econd: PL
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NO. 034-30-7030
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1800 Coral 'Way
Miami, Florida
Tuesday, November 7, 1978
11 o'clock a.m.
DEPOSITION OF JAMES E. GUNDERSON
Taken before Patricia Bartell. Notary
Public for the State of Florida at Large. pursuant to
Re -Notice of Taking Deposition filed in the above
cause.
TAYLOR REESE and Associates
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3 Q Are you the one they negotiate
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6 Q To come directly to you to negotiate
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Q Who is that?
A Marshall Litvak.
Q Will you tell me your education?
A I have a background in law and
accounting.
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a law degree?
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yes. .
From where?
Illinois.
The University of Illinois?
TAYLOR REESE and Associate:
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JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION
CASE 140. 79-1958 (06)
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Suite 450
2801 ponce de Leon Boulevard
Coral Cables, Florida
Friday. October 4. 1979
2 o'clock p.m.
DEPOSITION OF JS CUNDERSON
Taken before Rita DeSalle-Conroy. Notary
Public for the State of Florida at Large, pursuant to
Notice of Taking Deposition filed in the above cause.
TAYLOR REESE and Associates
COURT REPORTERS
200 AL14ANDRA CIIICL!
CORAL CABLES, FLORIDA 33134 14-7331
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A Right. Signed all the vouchers.
Q Now, in your position as finance director
with the City of Miami, are you the final say in
whether or not the City accepts or denies a claim. or
how much they pay on a particular claim?
A That is my responsibility. yes.
Q What is your educational background?
A Graduate from the University of Illinois in
law and accounting.
Q Well, you didn't get them both together.
Which was --accounting first?
A Yes.
Q Where is the University of Illinois?
A Urbana. Champaign. Illinois.
Q Is that Champagne just like the regular --
A C-h-a-m-p-a-i-g-n.
Q No.
When did you graduate in accounting?
A 049. 1949.
Q And in law?
A '60, 1960.
Q Was that a B.B.A. degree?
A LL.B.
Q I'm sorry. I meant the accounting.
A B.S.
TAYLOR REESE and Associates
COURT REPORTERS
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In the opinion of Bond Counsel, interest on the Bonds is exempt under existing statutes,
regulations, rulings and court decisions from Federal income taxes.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
$6,730,000
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
S3,000,000 Sanitary Sewer Bonds
1,750,000 Fire Fighting, Fire Prevention and Rescue Facilities Bonds
2,000.000 Storm Sewer Improvement Bonds
Dated: November 1, 1979 Due: in Annual Installments
November I, in the years
1981 to 1999, inclusive
Denomination S5,000; Coupon Bonds, registrable as to principal alone and also as to both principal and
interest; except as to fully registered Bonds, principal and semi-annual interest (Ma) I and November 1,
first interest May 1, 1980), payable, at the option of the holder, at Chemical Bank, New York, New York,
at The First National Bank of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, or at Pan American Bank of Miami, Miami,
Florida.
The Bonds will be general obligations of the City for which its full faith and credit are pledged, and are
payable from unlimited ad valorem taxes levied on all taxable property in the City (excluding homesteads
to the extent of the exemption). The Bonds are stated to mature, without option of prior redemption, on
November 1 in each of the years, and in the principal amounts, respectively, as follows:
Year of Rate or Year of Rate or Year of Rate or
Metu►it% Amount Yield Maturity Amount Yield Maturiq Amount Yield
1981 315,000 1987 330,000 1"3 365,000
1982 320,000 1988 335,000 1994 370,000
1983 325,000 1989 340,000 1995 385,000
1984 325,000 1990 330,000 1"6 390.000
1985 330.000 1991 353,000 1997 400,000
1986 330.000 1992 360,000 1"8 410,000
1999 415,000
Sealed bids will be received by the Commission of The City of Miami, Florida, at its
regular place of meeting in the City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Dinner Key, Miami,
Florida, until I o'clock, A.M., Miami Time, on Tuesday, October 30, 1979.
The Bonds are offered when, as and if issued, and subject to the approving opinion of Brown, Wood,
Ivey, Mitchell & Petty, New York, New York, Bond Counsel. A copy of such legal opinion will be printed
on the Bonds. It is expected that the Bonds will be delivered in definitive form on or about November 20,
1979.
Prepared by
City of Miami Finance Department
City Hall, 35M Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
October 15, 1979
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Background of Certain City Officials
Maurice A. Ferre was elected Mayor in November 1973 and reelected in November 1975 and
November 1977 for two-year terms respectively. Mayor Ferre is 44 years old, is a graduate of Lawrenceville
School in New Jersey and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from the
University of Miami. He is a prominent businessman and corporate consultant with interests in both the
United States and the'Caribbean.
Theodore R. Gibson was appointed a Commissioner in April 1972 and was elected in November 1973
and in November 1977 for four-year terms. Father Gibson is 64 years old. He was graduated from St.
Augustine's College in Raleigh, North Carolina and from Bishop Payne Divinity School, now a part of the
Virginia Theological Seminary. The Rev. Canon Gibson has been the Rector of the Christ Episcopal
Church, Miami, for 32 years.
Rose Gordon has served as a Commissioner since November 1971. Mrs. Gordon was educated in New
Jersey and Florida Schools. She is a registered real estate broker, appraiser and consultant. She has been
the owner of Rose Gordon Realty, Inc., Miami, for over twenty years. Mrs. Gordon is Treasurer of the
South Florida Regional Planning Council and is on the Steering Committee of the National League of
Cities and the Human Resources Committee, and is Vice Chairman of Health Systems Agency and Co-
chairman of Florida Board of Realtors, Urban Revitalization Committee.
Armando E. Lacasa was appointed a Commissioner on January 17, 1979. He is 43 years old and is a
graduate from Villanueva University School of Law, Havana, Cuba and of Florida State University School
of Law. He is presently a member of the law firm of High, Stack, Lazemby, Bender, Pallahach, and Lacasa.
He belongs to the Florida Bar and is a member of the Dade County Bar Association. He is now Vice.
President of the Latin Festival of the Orange Bowl Committee.
J. L. Plummer, Jr. was appointed a Commissioner in October 1970, and was elected Commissioner in
November 1971 and November 1975 for four-year terms. Commissioner Plummer is 42 years old and a
graduate of Miami Senior High School and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is Chairman of
the Board of Ahern -Plummer Funeral Home, Miami.
J. R. Grassie was appointed by the City Commission as City Manager on July 30, 1976. He served as
City Manager of Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1970 to 1976 and as Deputy City Manager of Grand
Rapids from 1968 to 1970. City Manager Grassie is 46 years old and a graduate of the University of
Chicago with both a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master's degree in Political Science/Economics. He is
an active member of the International City Management Association.
James E. Gunderson, the Director of Finance for the City of Miami, was graduated from the
University of Illinois in Law and Accounting. He has extensive experience in both the private and
governmental sectors of the economy. Prior employment includes the University of Washington, Boeing
Airplane Company, Pierce County, Washington and the City of Grand Rapids. He has been associated
with Kiwanis, Elks, Lions and the Boy Scouts. He was a former School Board Director in the State of
Washington and also served as a Commissioner on the Governor's Crime Commission for the State of
Michigan.
George F. Knox, Jr., the City Attorney for the City of Miami, was graduated from the Michigan State
University and University of Miami, Florida School of Law. Prior to becoming City Attorney, Mr. Knox
was Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Arkansas. He is a member of the Association of
American Law Schools.
ECONOMIC FACTORS
The City
The City of Miami in the County of Dade (the "County"), the largest city in the State of Florida, was
first settled in 1836 and was incorporated in 1896. It is located on the lower east coast of Florida along the
western shore of Biscayne Bay and is the southernmost large city in the United States. It comprises 34.3
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OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS • ADMINISTRATION BUILDING • URBANA, IWNOIS 61801
Mailing Address: Room 10 Administration Building
March 17, 1980
This is in reply to your letter of March 11, 1980 regarding
James Edward Gunderson. I wish to confirm the fact that Mr. Gunderson
has not been awarded a degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana -
Champaign campus. I have contacted the College of Law to insure that
an error was not made on our records and was assured that Mr. Gunderson
was not recommended for the Juris Doctor degree and that he has not met
the degree requirements.
I hope you find this information helpful and satisfactory.
Very truly yours,
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May L. Sanders
Recorder
University of Illinois at Urbana -Champaign _
OFFICE OF ADM SSMS AND RECORDS. ADMNISMTI N BL% DMJG • URSM & WNas 61801
Mfailiny Address: 10 A&ninistration
April 28, 1980
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that James Edward Gunderson
attended the University of Illinois at Urbana -Champaign from 9/24 - 6/43 and ,
and
8/46-4/49 M 9154-G/55 8_ 6/5q-6/60, as a full-time student. She/he
was last enrolled in the College of Physical Education & Law curriculum
Physical Education C Law-- No degree was recei pd.-
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City Manager
dames E. Gunderson ~
Director of Finance
May 29, 1980 -!L
Telephone Problem in tension Office
During the Commission meeting on May 22, 1980, it was requested that a
report be made with respect to the disconnection of the phones in the
Pension Office.
As the attached memo indicates, a written order to relocate phones from
the General Accounting Division to the Bayfront Auditorium was made for
April 11, 1980. This order was predicated on receiving City Commission
approval for the renovation of the General Accounting Division. At least
3-4 weeks advance notice must be given so the telephone company can plan
the move.
When the City Commission deferred action on the project the telephone
company was notified to defer. Unfortunately, several deferrals occurred, -
and the telephone company supervisor reacted too late to stop the change.
As a result, service to the Pension Office and Accounts Pavable Office
was interrupted and verbal attempts for over a one week period to get
restoration of service culminated in the May 19, 1980 written memo to
cancel the prior order of April 11, 1980.
I am sad to say, even at this writing, the service has not been restored.
However, the telephone ceunpany is working to unsnarl the line problem at
the Communications Building. They now project service by Monday, June 2,
1980 at 5:00 p.m.
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Attachments
P. S. - As of 3:48 p.m., Monday, June 2, 1980, the phones were operable,
in the Pension and Accounts Payable offices.
F 80-399 ,
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JOSEPH R. GRASSIE
City Manager
May 199 1980
Ms, Margaret Wallace
Southern Bell Telephone Co.
7780 N.W. 50 St.
Building H-2
Miami, Florida 33166
Dear Ms. Wallace:
This is to inform you that the City of Miami, Finance department,
is canceling the work order to relocate the phones. (See copy attached.)
This is all phones on the work order including the Pension office lines.
This is not a postponement and any future work should be based on new
work orders.
If you have any questions contact Mr. Gary M. Houck at 579-6355.
Yours truly,
James E. Gunderson
Director of Finance
JEG:im
CC: Howard Gary
Assistant City Manager
Floyd Joubert� Asstt. Director
Dept.of Computers and Communications for
Communications Division
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE P.O. Box 330708 / Coconut Grove Station / Miami, Florida 33133
MEMBER MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS ASS'N OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
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LOCATION OF INSTALLATION.
Finance
CITY OF MIAMI
TELEPHONE REQUEST
DIVISION B/oR BECTION
City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive
NAME OF PERSON TO BE CONTACTED FOR EXACT LOCATION.
Gary M. Houck 579-6355
General Accoun
FISCAL YEAR:
CODE
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Proict/i350
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST AS TO NUMBER 0/ TELEPHONE SETS, LINES. Bu=iERt. LIGHTS. HoLo BUTTONS Also INTERCOMS.
THIS WILL BE A New SYtTEM OR THIS WILL BE AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SYSTEM EXTENSION /
Tbis infoneolioa should be as specific as possible ro essise in #*editing ibis /arm.
To relocate the sets, lines as currently configured from City Hall 3500 Pan American Dr.
to Bayfront Auditorium, 499 Biscayne Blvd. Sets, lines lights, hold buttons, to remain
the same. Change to be executed during period April 11, 14, 1980. See attached list.
SEASON FOR REQUEST.
Office to be temporarily relocated during renovation.
3ESIRED STARTING TIME. APPROVEo BY: i
April 11, 1980.
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(FAR COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT USE ONLY) ORDER it
.STIMATED COSTS
Per Month
Pro Rote Equipment Charge
(RXR Only)
Number of Months
Service Connection Charge
TOTAL ESTIMATE
Final Distribution (By coffitnunicoliens Dept.)
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ASthGNED EXTENSION NO.
ESTIMATED STARTING DATE
Ap►Rovco BY:
DIRECTOR
DATE
APPROVED BY:
EXPENORURE CONTROL
DATE:
APPROVED SIv:
BUDGET ADMINISTRATOR
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LIST OF TE.L •EPHONE NUMBERS FOR TEMPORARY OFFICE
ACCOUNTING DIVISION:
2 PHONES WITH 5 LINES EACH AND LOCAL LINE TOO
1/2 PHONES WITH 2 LINES EACH AND LOCAL LINE TOO
4 PHONES WITH 2 LINES EACH AND LOCAL LINE TOO
TOTAL PHONES( 8)
MAIL ROOM:
-13PHONE WITH 1 LINE ONLY
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GRANTS;
9 PHONES WITH. 4 LINES EACH AND LOCAL LINE TOO.
TOTAL( 9
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
4 PHONE WITH 2 LINES EACH AND
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I/ 9 PHONE WITH 2 LINES EACH
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PENSION
4 PHONE LINES 2 LINES EACH
TO TAL(4 )
GRAND TOTAL : 35 PHONES
579-6355
579-6356
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579-6355
579-6356
579-6357
579-6358
579-6359
579-6398
579-6387
579-6388
579-6389
579-6390
579-6361
579-6362
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579-6378
V79-6372
79-6371
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Request for item in the
agenda
FROM: Joe Carollo pHFERCNC_8:
City Commissioner
ENCLO5URSS
Please add as a discussion item for the Commission Meeting to be held..1ai'S 6, 1980,
the reasons why it has taken so long for the phones in the Pension Office to be
installed.
CITY OF MIAM1, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Ralph G. Ongie DATE. June 6, 1980
City Clerk RILE:
5tj Commission Meeting
FROM Joe Carol to I .: REFERENCES Items 16 & 16a
City Commiss46ner
ENCLOSURES
Due to the fact that I was absent at the time that votes were taken for the
above stated items, please have the records reflect that I vote affirmative
on both items.
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Miami, Florida
Tuesday, November 7. 1978
11 o'clock a.m.
DEPOSITION OF JAMES E. GUNDERSON
Taken before Patricia Bartell. Notary
Public for the State of Florida at Large, pursuant to
Re -Notice of Taking Deposition filed in the above
cause.
TAYLOR REESE mi Aredatu
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Suite 450
2801 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables. Florida
Friday. October 4. 1979
2 o'clock p.m.
DEPOSITION OF JAMES CUNDERSOR
Taken before Rita DeSalle-Conroy, Notary
Public for the State of Florida at Large, pursuant to
Notice of Taking Deposition filed in the above cause.
TAYLOR REESE and Associates
COURT REPORTERS
SO@ ALNANORA CIRCL[
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 441-7331
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A Right. Signed all the vouchers.
Q Now, in your position as finance director
with the City of Miami, are you the final say in
whether or not the City accepts or denies a claim, or
how much they pay on a particular claim?
A That is my responsibility, yes.
Q What is your educational background?
A Graduate from the University of Illinois in
law and accounting.
Q Well, you didn't get them both together.
Which was --accounting first?
A Yes.
Q Where is the University of Illinois?
A Urbana, Champaign, Illinois.
Q Is that Champagne just like the regular --
A C-h-a-m-p-a-i-g-n.
0 No.
When did you graduate in accounting?
A '49, 1949.
Q And in law?
A '60, 1960.
Q Was that a B.B.A. degree?
A LL.B.
Q I'm sorry. I meant the accounting.
A B.S.
TAYLOR REESE and Asawlates
COURT REPORTERS
WS AL14ANDRA CIRCL[
In the opinion of Bond Counsel, interest on the Bonds is exempt under existing statutes,
regulations, rulings and court decisions from Federal income taxes.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
$6,750,000
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
S3,000,000 Sanitary Sewer Bonds
1,750,000 Fire Fighting, Fire Prevention and Rescue Facilities Bonds
2,000,000 Storm Sewer Improvement Bonds
Dated: November 1, 1979 Due: In Annual Installments
November I, in the years
1981 to 1999, inclusive
Denomination S5,000; Coupon Bonds, registrable as to principal alone and also as to both principal and
interest; except as to fully registered Bonds, principal and semi-annual interest (Ma% 1 and November I,
first interest May I, 1980), payable, at the option of the holder, at Chemical Bank, New York, New York,
at The First National Bank of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, or at Pan American Bank of Miami, Miami,
Florida.
The Bonds will be general obligations of the City for which its full faith and credit are pledged, and are
payable from unlimited ad valorem taxes levied on all taxable property in the City (excluding homesteads
to the extent of the exemption). The Bonds are stated to mature, without option of prior redemption, on
November I in each of the years, and in the principal amounts, respectively, as follows:
Year of Rote or ti'ear of Rate or Year of Rate or
Maturity Amount Yield Maturity Amount Yield Maturity Amount Yield
1981 315,000 1987 330,000 1993 365,000
1982 320,000 1988 335,000 1994 370,000
1983 325,000 1989 340,000 1995 385,000
1984 325,000 1990 350,000 1996 390,000
1985 330,000 1991 355,000 1997 400,000
1986 330,000 1992 360,000 1998 410,000
1999 415,000
Sealed bids will be received by the Commission of The City of Miami, Florida, at its
regular place of meeting in the City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Dinner Key, Miami,
Florida, until II o'clock, A.M., Miami Time, on Tuesday, October 30, 1979.
The Bonds are offered when, as and if issued, and subject to the approving opinion of Brown, Wood,
Ivey, Mitchell & Petty, New York, New York, Bond Counsel. A copy of such legal opinion will be printed
on the Bonds. It is expected that the Bonds will be delivered in definitive form on or about November 20,
1979.
Prepared b)
City of Miami Finance Department
City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
October 15, 1979
Sackgrowtd of Certain Chy Ofllciab
Maurice A. Ferre was elected Mayor in November 1973 and reelected in November 1975 and
November 1977 for two-year terms respectively. Mayor Ferre is 44 years old, is a graduate of Lawrenceville
School in New Jersey and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from the
University of Miami. He is a prominent businessman and corporate consultant with interests in both the
United States and the'Caribbean.
Theodore R. Gibson was appointed a Commissioner in April 1972 and was elected in November 1973
and in November 1977 for four-year terms. Father Gibson is 64 years old. He was graduated from St.
Augustine's College in Raleigh, North Carolina and from Bishop Payne Divinity School, now a part of the
Virginia Theological Seminary. The Rev. Canon Gibson has been the Rector of the Christ Episcopal
Church, Miami, for 32 years.
Rose Gordon has served as a Commissioner since November 1971. Mrs. Gordon was educated in New
Jersey and Florida Schools. She is a registered real estate broker, appraiser and consultant. She has been
the owner of Rose Gordon Realty, Inc., Miami, for over twenty years. Mrs. Gordon is Treasurer of the
South Florida Regional Planning Council and is on the Steering Committee of the National League of
Cities and the Human Resources Committee, and is Vice Chairman of Health Systems Agency and Co-
chairman of Florida Board of Realtors, Urban Revitalization Committee.
Armando E. Lacasa was appointed a Commissioner on January 17, 1979. He is 43 years old and is a
graduate from Villanueva University School of Law, Havana, Cuba and of Florida State University School
of Law. He is presently a member of the law firm of High, Stack, Lazemby, Bender, Pallahach, and Lacasa.
He belongs to the Florida Bar and is a member of the Dade County Bar Association. He is now Vice.
President of the Latin Festival of the Orange Bowl Committee.
J. L. Plummer, Jr. was appointed a Commissioner in October 1970, and was elected Commissioner in
November 1971 and November 1975 for four-year terms. Commissioner Plummer is 42 years old and a
graduate of Miami Senior High School and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is Chairman of
the Board of Ahern -Plummer Funeral Home, Miami.
J. R. Grassie was appointed by the City Commission as City Manager on July 30, 1976. He served as
City Manager of Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1970 to 1976 and as Deputy City Manager of Grand
Rapids from 1968 to 1970. City Manager Grassie is 46 years old and a graduate of the University of
Chicago with both a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master's degree in Political Science/Economics. He is
an active member of the International City Management Association.
James E. Gunderson, the Director of Finance for the City of Miami, was graduated from the
University of Illinois in Law and Accounting. He has extensive experience in both the private and
governmental sectors of the economy. Prior employment includes the University of Washington, Boeing
Airplane Company, Pierce County, Washington and the City of Grand Rapids. He has been associated
with Kiwanis, Elks, Lions and the Boy Scouts. He was a former School Board Director in the State of
Washington and also served as a Commissioner on the Governor's Crime Commission for the State of
Michigan.
George F. Knox, Jr., the City Attorney for the City of Miami, was graduated from the Michigan State
University and University of Miami, Florida School of Law. Prior to becoming City Attorney, Mr. Knox
was Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Arkansas. He is a member of the Association of
American Law Schools.
ECONOMIC FACTORS
The City
The City of Miami in the County of Dade (the "County"), the largest city in the State of Florida, was
first settled in 1836 and was incorporated in 1896. It is located on the lower east coast of Florida along the
.western shore of Biscayne Bay and is the southernmost large city in the United States. It comprises 34.3
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University of_.11inois at Urbana-C..ampaign
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS • ADMINISTRATION BUILDING • URBANA, ILLINOIS 61801
Mailing Address: Room 10 Administration Building
March 17, 1980
This is in reply to your letter of March 11, 1980 regarding
James Edward Gunderson. I wish to confirm the fact that Mr. Gunderson
has not been awarded a degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana -
Champaign campus. I have contacted the College of Law to insure that
an error was not made on our records and was assured that Mr. Gunderson
was not recommended for the Juris Doctor degree and that he has not met
the degree requirements.
I hope you find this information helpful and satisfactory.
Very truly yours,
May L. Sanders
Recorder
University of Illinois at Urbana -Champaign
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS. ADWNISnuTION SLALDWO 9 LJ &AM LLINOIS ateol
Mailing Address: 20 Administration
April 28, 1980
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that James Edward Gunderson
attended the University of Illinois at Urbana -Champaign from 9/24 - 6/43 and
and
8/46-4/49 2A 9/54-6/55 E 6/59-6/60, as a full-time student. She/he
was last enrolled in the College of Physical Education & Law curriculum
Physical Education C Law • No degree was recei ed.
Wi 1 am F. Fierke f 7
(seal) Associate Director for
Records and Registration