HomeMy WebLinkAboutmemo 7-10-08CITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Members of
the City Commission
From: Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
Date: June 17, 2008
Subject:
References:
Enclosures:
Homeland Defense/Neighborhood
Improvement Bond Program
Oversight Board
July 10, 2008 Agenda
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.
Nine (9) appointments are needed at this time.
• Chair Sanchez has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:
1. Hugo Arza, incumbent, whose term expires July 9, 2008.
• Commissioner Gonzalez has two (2) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Mariano Cruz, incumbent, whose term expired on June 13, 2008.
2. Vacancy, due to the resignation of Manolo Reyes.
• Commissioner Regalado has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:
1. Ricardo Lambert, incumbent, whose term expired May 9, 2008.
• Mayor Diaz has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:
1. Robert Flanders, incumbent, whose term expires July 9, 2008.
2. Carmen Matos, incumbent, whose term expired June 13, 2008.
3. Charisse Grant, incumbent, whose term expired June 13, 2008.
4. Jami Reyes, incumbent, whose term expired May 9, 2008, has exceeded the number
of allowed absences (4 in 2007) and would require a 4/5ths waiver of attendance.
5. Kay Apfel, incumbent, whose term expires July 9, 2008.
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 July 10,
2008 Commission agenda.
PAT:pb
c: Robin Jones Jackson, Assistant City Attorney
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
Danette Perez, Community Relations & Communications Coordinator
Robert Flanders, Chairperson