HomeMy WebLinkAboutmemo-1CITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Members of
the City Commission
From: Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
Date: December 17, 2004
Subject: Homeland Defense/Neighborhood
Improvement Bond Program
Oversight Board
References: January 13, 2005 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.
Five appointments are needed at this time for individuals who have exceeded the number of
absences allowed per the Code:
• Chairman Sanchez has one nomination for seat currently held by David Marko.
• Commissioner Regalado has two nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Luis Cabrera
2. Jason Manowitz
• Mayor Diaz requests the Commission to waive the attendance requirements in Section
2-886 of the Code of the City of Miami, as amended, by a four/fifths (4/5) vote of the
members of the full City Commission, as it relates to past absences on record for Walter
Harvey and Ringo Cayard in order that Mr. Harvey and Mr. Cayard may be reappointed.
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
13, 2005 Commission agenda.
PAT:ss
c: Elvi Alonso, Agenda Coordinator
Jorge Cano, CIP Director/Liaison
Danette Perez, Community Relations & Communications Coordinator
Robert Flanders, Chairperson
Luis Cabrera
Jason Manowitz
David Marko
Luis Cabrera
Jason Manowitz
Walter Harvey
Ringo Cayard