Res. No. 014-08-12611A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
BROADCASTING THE CANDIDATES' FORUM ON CITY'S
CHANNEL 77; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wishes to broadcast the candidates'
forum on the City's Channel 77.
Section 1: The Mayor and City Commission authofize direct the broadcasting
of the candidates' forum on the City's Channel 77-. every day until election day at times
corresponding with a rotation with other city broadcasts and assuring broadcast at various
times between 1000 and 2200 hours.
Section 2: The Mayor and City Commission direct the City Attorney to review
the contents to make sure that we are not sued for slanderous and impertinent statements
that have been allegedly made at that forum.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 2008.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
�ITY a/1 MAYOR
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'
COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Feliu:
Yea
Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
Yea
Commissioner Birts:
Yea
Commissioner Beckman:
Yea
MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBYgiven that the City Commission
of the City of South Miami, Florida will hold a Special City
Comm' on meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 beginning at
7:15 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive.
The Special Meeting is related to authorization to broadcast a
candidates' forum on the City's Channel 77.
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Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
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HORACE G. FELIU
MAYOR
February 4, 2008
City Commission
c/o Maria M. Menendez, City Clerk
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami 33143
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, Florida 33143-5093
Tel: (305) 668 -2484® Fax: (305) 663-6348
e-mail: horacefeliugbellsouth.net
Re: Calling a Special Meeting: Tuesdqy, February 5. 2008
Honorable Members of the City Commission:
This is to notify all of you that I am hereby calling a Special Meeting of the City
Commission for Tuesday, February 5, 2008 starting at 7:15 p.m., in the City Commission
Chambers. The purpose of this meeting is relating to broadcasting the candidates' forum
on the City's Channel 77.
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Horace G. Feliu
Mayor
Cc: Yvonne Soler-McKinley, City Manager
Luis Figueredo, City Attorney
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WHEREAS, a fully informed citizenry is better able to make wise decisions concerning
their governance; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the City of South Miami to assist in activities that
will help the public to be better informed and to participate in free and open elections,
particularly the February 10, 2004 general election; and
WHEREAS, two organizations, the South Miami Homeowners' Association and
Chamber South, have seen fit to sponsor and conduct open candidate forums towards the end of
helping the City's residents to intelligently meet their responsibility to participate in the election
process; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to allow the taping and broadcasting
of these forums on cable channel 5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI:
Section 1. That the two forums shall be broadcast at various times throughout
the day, on cable access channel 5 so long as the broadcasting of the forum complies with
all laws and regulations.
Section 2. That all resolutions, parts of resolutions and approved guidelines for
access to cable channel 5, in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are suspended for the
broadcast of the two candidate forums.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon execution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of- January 2004.
ATTEST:
`-OTY CLERK
APPROVED:
Res. No. 15-04-11794
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Commission Vote:
5-0
Mayor Feliu:
Yea
Vice Mayor Russell:
Yea
Commissioner Bethel:
Yea
Commissioner McCrea:
Yea
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Yea
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