HomeMy WebLinkAboutmemo 1-15-09CITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Members of
the City Commission
From: Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
Date: December 26, 2008
Subject: Homeland Defense/Neighborhood
Improvement Bond Program
Oversight Board
References: January 15, 2009 Agenda
Enclosures: List of members
The Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bond Program Oversight Board was
created (1) to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Commission related to the monitoring of the
resources derived from the issuance of general obligation bonds, approved by the electorate on
November 13, 2001, for homeland defense preparedness and neighborhood improvements and
enhancements for projects other than those specifically identified by the City Administration and set
forth in informational pamphlets and media releases distributed to the public prior to said election;
(2) to identify projects related to historic preservation and improvements for public safety, parks
and recreation, and quality of life issues (greenways, street paving drainage, sidewalks and lighting);
(3) to recommend amount of funding to be dedicated for each improvement or project; (4) to
monitor each project's status for efficient use of allocated funding; (5) to expedite the development
of the following projects identified as priorities by the City Commission; (a) a state of the art
training facility for City of Miami Police and Fire personnel; (b) the Little Haiti Park; and (c) City-
wide road and sidewalk repairs.
Ten (10) appointments are needed at this time.
• Vice Chair Spence -Jones has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:
1. Hattie Willis, incumbent, whose term expires January 9, 2009, has exceeded the
number of allowed absences (4 in 2008), and would require a 4/5ths waiver of
attendance.
• Commissioner Gonzalez has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:
1. Vacancy, due to the resignation of Manolo Reyes.
• Commissioner Sarnoff has two (2) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Gary Reshefsky, incumbent, whose term expires January 9, 2009.
2. Jose Solares, incumbent, whose term expires January 9, 2009.
• Commissioner Regalado has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:
1. Luis Cabrera, incumbent, whose term expires January 9, 2009, has exceeded the
number of allowed absences (4 in 2008), and would require a 4/5ths waiver of
attendance.
• Mayor Diaz has five (5) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Robert Flanders, incumbent, whose term expired July 9, 2008.
2. Carmen Matos, incumbent, whose term expired June 13, 2008.
3. Charisse Grant, incumbent, whose term expired June 13, 2008.
4. Jami Reyes, incumbent, whose term expired May 9, 2008, has exceeded the number
of allowed absences (4 in 2007; 4 in 2008) and would require a 4/5ths waiver of
attendance.
5. Kay Apfel, incumbent, whose term expired July 9, 2008.
For your convenience, we have included a copy of the current membership list of the board. By
copy of this memorandum, we are requesting the Agenda Office to place this issue on the January
15, 2009 Commission agenda. This matter was deferred from the July 10, 2008, November 13,
2008 and December 11, 2008 Commission meetings.
PAT:pb
c: Robin Jones Jackson, Assistant City Attorney
Ola Aluko, CIP Director
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
Danette Perez, Community Relations & Communications Coordinator
Robert Flanders, Chairperson