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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrant Request2. Iranian Festival grant request, Shawn Khosravi Motion to approve based on guidelines for second year recipients, Steven Alexander Second, Frank Herrera Unanimously approved 3. Marquee Discussion ensued pertaining to the terms of the agreement. Motion to approve contract providing the following amendments be made to the agreement: • Subject to City's Zoning Department approval. • Subject to City Attorney approval. • Subject to AD Systems agreeing to provide BPMT staff with the proper equipment and training for the ability to program the sign. Steven Alexander, Mover Frank Herrera, second Unanimously approved Miami Heat Victory Parade Commissioner Sanchez requested taking the meeting out of order to take care of the approval of the ratification of expenses incurred by Bayfront Park for the Miami Heat Victory Parade. A handout which delineated all expenses in an amount not to exceed $5,610.08, was distributed to the Trust. Motion to approve, Steven Alexander Michael Barket, Second Unanimously approved 4. Bicentennial Park Et Deep Water Slip Tim Schmand informed the board of the City's request to have the Trust manage the Deep Water Slip at Bicentennial Park in the same manner in which the Trust manages Bicentennial Park. Mr. Schmand also mentioned that once the City determines the new boundaries to the Deep Water Slip, documentation would be provided to staff, from which legislation would be created. Board approval at a subsequent meeting, and City Commission approval would complete the process. Discussion ensued pertaining to the deep water stip and Bicentennial Park. 5. Sahaja Yoga Meditation Classes Tim Schmand stated he reviewed the proposal by Sahaja Yoga Meditation to present free mediation classes in Bayfront Park. Discussion ensued. No action taken. V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 1. Bicentennial Park a) General update, Bob Weinreb Bayfront Park Management Trust Outline Minutes from 6-26-06 3 A motion was made approving a non-profit community event grant, based on the Trust's grant guidelines, providing that an amount of $4,000.00, from the total of the grant, be issued to a non-profit organization of choice by the Miami International Boat Parade organization. Motion, Lawrence Terry Second, Michael Barket Unanimously approved 6. Executive Director Evaluation Committee, Lawrence Terry Lawrence Terry updated the Trust on the committee's conclusion and recommended a motion approving a salary increase for the Executive Director in a yearly amount not to exceed $106,000.00. Motion to approve, Ralph Duharte Second, Michael Barket Unanimously approved 7. Marquee Sign Procurement Evaluation Committee, Michael Barket Steven Alexander recused himself from the discussion. Mr. Barket stated the committee recommended AD Systems, Inc., as the first ranked firm, with the stipulation that should negotiations fail with the first ranked firm, the Trust negotiate with the second ranked firm, Dade Media, Inc. Motion to approve, Lawrence Terry Second, Dr. Pierre Unanimously approved 8. Mutiny, Pirates Adventure event Tim Schmand stated that staff had been approached by a performance group and organizers of a Pirate Adventure event, interested in hosting their event at Bicentennial Park. Mr. Schmand stated that if said event should take place, staff would obtain a use agreement and a guarantee against ticket sales. 9. New Year's Eve update Tim Schmand updated the Trust on the 2005 New Year's Eve event. Mr. Schmand outlined the talent and advised the Trust that the projected cost for the event was $126,000.00, with an approved amount of $100,000.00, coming from the Trust. III. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 1. Bicentennial Park a) General update, Bob Weinreb 2. 2005 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony reminder Tim Schmand stated that the Tree Lighting Ceremony would take place on November 25, 2005. 3. Tethered Balloon Update Tim Schmand stated that the installation should commence immediately after the NFAA event in January 2006. Bayfront Park Management Trust Outline Minutes from 11-07-05 4