HomeMy WebLinkAboutHomeland CCMemo 09-16-2010CITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Members of Date: August 10, 2010
the City Commission
From: Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
Subject: Homeland Defense/Neighborhood
Improvement Bond Program
Oversight Board
References: September 16, 2010 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.
Four (4) appointments are needed at this time.*
• Vice Chairman Frank Carollo has two (2) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Vacancy, due to resignation of Hugo Arza on June 21, 2010.
2. Rolando Aedo, incumbent, whose term expires on July 8, 2010.
• Commissioner Francis Suarez has two (2) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Ricardo Lambert, incumbent, whose term expires on July 8, 2010.
2. Vacancy since 11/13/2009 due to resignation of Luis Cabrera.
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 September 16, 2010
Commission agenda.
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Robin Jones Jackson, Assistant City Attorney
Alice Bravo, CIP Director
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
Danette Perez, Community Relations & Communications Coordinator
* This item was continued from February 11, 2010, March 11, 2010, April 8, 2010 and June 10, 2010, and July 8, 2010
Commission meetings.