Res. No. 032-04-11811RESOLUTION NO.32-04-1181 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS FOR THE MAYOR,CITY COMMISSION,CITY MANAGER,PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR AND PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER TO ATTEND
AND TAKE PART IN THE 2004 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DAYS IN
TALLAHASSEE;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,theannual Miami-Dade Days is scheduled totakeplaceon March 3lsl and Aprillsl.
2004;and
WHEREAS,thisevent presents animportantopportunitytomeetwiththelegislatorsand
decision-makerstoforgeandstrengthenpositiverelationshipsandtoputforthourargumentsforfunding
prioritiesandlegislationthataffectsmunicipalgovernmentandtheresidents of ourCity;and
WHEREAS,thecosttoattendtheMiami-DadeDays(inadditionto the $21 perdiemallowedper
personfortravel outside thecity)is$600perperson,whichprice includes airfare,hotel accommodations,
tickets toall events and transportation service while in Tallahassee,foratotalnotto exceed $5,136.00 if
all eight City representatives are able to attend:and
WHEREAS,previous years'participation in Miami-Dade County Dayshas resulted in hundreds
of thousands of dollars in legislative support andfunding.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI:
Section 1.Thattheexpenditure of fundsfortheMayor.CityCommissioners.CityManager.
PublicWorks Director andPublic Information Officer toattendandtakepartinthe2004 Miami-Dade
County Daysin Tallahassee ishereby approved.
Section 2.That this resolution shalltakeeffect immediately upon execution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this c3 day of>^^l^X ^.2004.
ATTEST:
READ AND APPROVED AS TO F
APPROVED:
Commission Vote:
Mayor Russell:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Commissioner Bi its-Cooper:
Commissioner Sherar:
5-0
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
To:
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
HonorableMayor,Vice Mayor
and City Commission
South Miami
JUMtaiBfeaCHy
2001
From:*fijf$*Maria V.Davis
City Manager
Date:February 23,2004
Subject:Agenda Item #f %J
Commission Meeting
03/02/04
Re:Miami-Dade Days
REQUEST
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS FOR THE MAYOR,CITY COMMISSION,CITY MANAGER,PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR AND PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER TO ATTEND
AND TAKE PART IN THE 2004 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DAYS IN
TALLAHASSEE;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The annual Miami-Dade Dayshasproventobeaneffectivewayto reach the legislators in
Tallahassee whomakethefundingand program decisionsforourstate.Ourprevious
participation in this event has resulted in the approval of hundreds of thousands of dollars in
support of City programs.Considering the minimal cost of participation ($600 per person
includes airfare,accommodations,transportation serviceinTallahasseeandallevents;plusupto
$21 per diem for thefew meals not included inthe events),the potential returns onour
investment of time andcostscanbe great.ForanAllAmericanCitytonotbe amply represented
atthe Miami-Dade Dayswouldbeahuge intergovernmental relations mistake.
RECOMMENDA TION
Your approvalisrecommended.