HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetterThe Adrienne Arsht Center
for the Performing Arts of Miami -Dade County
W 1111 IM11.4 IA
April 28, 2008
The Honorable Joe Sanchez
Chairman, City of Miami Commission
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
RE: City of Miami Appointment to the Performing Arts Center Trust
Dear Chairman Sanchez:
Pursuant to the Performing Arts Center Trust's Articles of Incorporation, the City of Miami is
entitled to appoint three representatives to the Board of the Performing Arts Center Trust, Inc.
(PACT). The current City of Miami appointments are: Carole Ann Taylor, J. Ricky Arriola and
Michelle Spence -Jones. Ms. Taylor's term as a City of Miami representative on the Board has
expired and unfortunately due to her length of service, she cannot be reappointed by the City.
The City of Miami Commission is, therefore, requested to appoint a representative to this seat
for a new three-year term.
We would be grateful if you would consider Hank Klein for this appointment. Mr. Klein is
currently the Executive Director of Business Development at Cushman & Wakefield of Florida.
Active in civic and community affairs, he currently serves as Chairman of the Greater Miami
Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Board of Governors' of the Dade Community
Foundation. Mr. Klein's knowledge and expertise would make him an asset as the City's
representative, and we believe he is exactly the right kind of person to help us move the Center
forward in the future.
In order to make this appointment, the City of Miami Commission must take formal action to
appoint an individual to fill this seat, subject to ratification by the Board of the Performing Arts
Center Trust. For your information, you will find enclosed Mr. Klein's bio as well as a copy of
the PACT's Articles of Incorporation that outlines the appointment process.
Please forward to us confirmation of the City's action in this regard at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions or require further information, please call Valerie Riles at 786-468-
2203.
Sincerely,
Lawrence Wilker
Interim President and CEO
Enclosures
c J. Ricky Arriola, Chairman, PACT Board of Directors
Parker Thomson, Chair, Nominating and Governance Committee
Priscilla Thompson, City Clerk
Hank Klein
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