HomeMy WebLinkAboutmemo-1CITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Members of
the City Commission
From: Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
Date: February 13, 2004
Subject: Homeland Defense/Neighborhood
Improvement Bond Program
Oversight Board
References: March 11, 2004 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.
All fifteen members' terms expire on March 14, 2004:
• Commissioner Gonzalez two nominations for seats currently held by:
o Mariano Cruz
o Manolo Reyes
• Commissioner Winton has two nominations for seats currently held by:
o Gary Reshefsky
o Suzanne Peters
• Commissioner Regalado has two nominations for seats currently held by:
o Luis Cabrera, who has exceeded the number of absences allowed per the Code
o Steven Caceres, who has exceeded the number of absences allowed per the Code
• Vice Chairman Sanchez has two nominations for seats currently held by:
o David Marko
o Rolando Aedo
• Chairman Teele has two nominations for seats currently held by:
o Vacancy created because Sonny Armbrister resigned
o Ronda Vangates, who has exceeded the number of absences allowed per the Code
• Mayor Diaz has four appointments for seats currently held by:
o Robert Flanders
o Walter Harvey
o Jami Reyes, who has exceeded the number of absences allowed per the Code
o Louis De Rosa
o Ringo Cayard
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,
2004 Commission agenda.
PAT:ss
c: Elvi Alonso, Agenda Coordinator
Jorge Cano, CIP Director/Liaison
Robert Flanders, Chairperson
Luis Cabrera
Steven Caceres
Ronda Vangates
Jami Reyes