HomeMy WebLinkAboutHomeland CCMemo 2012-10-11CITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Members of
the City Commission
From: Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
Date: September 25, 2012
Subject: Homeland Defense/Neighborhood
Improvement Bond Program
Oversight Board
References: Agenda for October 11, 2012
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.
Three (3) appointments are needed at this time.
• Vice Chairman Marc David Sarnoff has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:
1. David R. Berley, incumbent, whose term expired on June 9, 2012.
• Commissioner Carollo has one (1) nomination for a seat currently:
1. Vacant!
• Commissioner Michelle Spence -Jones has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:
1. Eileen Broton, incumbent, whose term expires on October 13, 2012,
* This item was continued from May 10, 2012, June 14, 2012, July 12, 2012, and September 13, 2012 Commission
meetings.
t This item was continued from November 17, 2011, December 15, 2011, January 12, 2012, February 9, 2012, March 8,
2012, April 12, 2012, May 10, 2012, June 14, 2012, July 12, 2012, and September 13, 2012, Commission meetings.
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 October 11,
2012, Commission agenda.
PAT:th
c: Robin Jones Jackson, Assistant City Attorney
Albert Sosa, CIP Director
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
Marcia Lopez, Board Liaison