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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Daniel J. Alfonso, City Manager
FROM: Milton Vickers, Senior Advisor
to the City Manager on behalf
of Commissioner Carollo
BACKGROUND
DATE: September 19, 2017
SUBJECT: $25,000 from District 3 Anti -Poverty
fund to Cuban Museum, Inc.
The City of Miami ("City") created the Anti -Poverty Initiative to address poverty and focus on providing
support to its residents.
Cuban Museum Inc. (the organization) attempts to understand the impact the Cuban Diaspora has had on
our world today. They showcase the history, culture and contribution the Cuban Diaspora has given to the
arts and humanities. It serves the people of Miami and visitors from around the world that wish to look
deeper into a history that is often underreported. Through its programs, the organization strives to tell the
story of the Cuban Diaspora, through the eyes of its greatest artists, thinkers, and creators.
As they are familiar with the needs of the community and requirements imposed by the City, it would be
advantageous to the City to expedite the allocation and waive procurement requirements at this time.
Providing these funds to the organization will allow more citizens to obtain these services immediately,
with no added time for the procurement process, which could take over 30-40 days.
RECOMMENDATION
In light of the above stated, approval of a waiver of the formal requirements of competitive sealed bidding
methods as not being practicable or advantageous to the City as set forth in the City Code of Ordinances, as
amended, specifically Section 18-85 (A), and the affirmation of these written findings and the forwarding of
the same to the City Commission for ratification by a four-fifths vote is respectfully requested.
APPROVED/DISAPPROVAL: