HomeMy WebLinkAboutHomeland MemoTo: Honorable Members of
the City Commission
From: Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
CITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: February 23, 2010
Subject: Homeland Defense/Neighborhood
Improvement Bond Program
Oversight Board
References: March 11, 2010 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.
Seven (7) appointments are needed at this time!
• Chairman Marc Sarnoff has one (1) nomination for seat currently held by:
1. Vacancy since 12/11/2009 due to the appointment of Jose Solares by Mayor.
• Vice Chairman Frank Carollo has two (2) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Hugo Arza, incumbent, whose term expired on September 10, 2009, has exceeded the
number of allowed absences (4 in 2009) and would require a 4/5ths waiver of
attendance.
2. Rolando Aedo, incumbent, whose term expires on July 8, 2010.
• Commissioner Wifredo (Willy) Gort has two (2) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Pablo Perez -Cisneros, incumbent, whose term expired January 14, 2010.
2. Vacancy since 12/4/2009 due to the resignation of Mariano Cruz.
• Commissioner Francis Suarez has two (2) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Ricardo Lambert, incumbent, whose term expires July 8, 2010.
2. Vacancy since 11/13/2009 due to resignation of Luis Cabrera.
. This item was continued from February 11, 2010 Commission meeting.
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 March 11, 2010
Commission agenda.
PAT
c: Robin Jones Jackson, Assistant City Attorney
Ola Aluko, CIP Director
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
Danette Perez, Community Relations & Communications Coordinator
Jose Solares, Chairperson