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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmemoREVISED CITY OF MIAMI INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Members of the City Commission From: Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Date: February 10, 2006 Subject: Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bond Program Oversight Board References: March 9, 2006 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 have terms which will expire on March 14, 2006: • Chairman Gonzalez has two nominations for seats currently held by: 1. Manolo Reyes 2. Mariano Cruz • Vice Chairman Winton has two nominations for seats currently held by: 1. Gary Reshefsky 2. Kay Apfel • Commissioner Sanchez has two nominations for seats currently held by: 1. David E. Marko, who exceeded the number of absences allowed per City Code (6 absences in 2005 and 1 in 2006). (Requires a 4/5ths waiver of attendance requirement) 2. Rolando Aedo • Commissioner Regalado has two nominations for seats currently held by: 1. Jason Manowitz, who exceeded the number of absences allowed per City Code (5 absences in 2005 and 1 in 2006). (Requires a 4/5ths waiver of attendance requirement) REVISED 2. Luis Cabrera, who exceeded the number of absences allowed per City Code (4 absences in 2005 and 1 in 2006). (Requires a 4/5ths waiver of attendance requirement) • Commissioner Spence -Jones has two nominations for seats currently held by: 1. Albena Sumner 2. Eileen Broton • Mayor Diaz has five appointments for seats currently held by: 1. Louis De Rosa, who exceeded the number of absences allowed per City Code (3 absences in 2005 and 1 in 2006). (Requires a 4/5ths waiver of attendance requirement) 2. Ringo Cayard, who exceeded the number of absences allowed per City Code (5 absences in 2005 and 1 in 2006). (Requires a 4/5ths waiver of attendance requirement) 3. Robert A. Flanders 4. Walter J. Harvey 5. Jami Reyes, who exceeded the number of absences allowed per City Code (3 absences in 2005 and 1 in 2006). (Requires a 4/5ths waiver of attendance requirement) 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 9, 2006 Commission agenda. PAT:am c: Rafael O. Diaz, Assistant City Attorney Mary Conway, CIP Director/Liaison Elvi Alonso, Agenda Coordinator Danette Perez, Community Relations & Communications Coordinator Robert Flanders, Chairperson