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Res. No. 055-00-10948RESOLUTION NO.55-00-10948 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO GOVERNMENT;SUPPORTING "FLORIDA CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP DAY:"PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,thecitizens of theCity of SouthMiamiaretheassets, government and heart of theSunshineState;and WHEREAS,as citizens and leaders,we each can make a contribution tothe betterment ofthe entire community and City in which w live aswe enter the 21st Century;and WHEREAS,grassrootsparticularlydemocracywhichfosterspositive communityengagementandcommunitybuilding,locallytoglobally,isbotha rightand responsibility of eachSouthMiamian;and WHEREAS,grassroots approachandinitiativeforanannual Florida Citizenship and Leadership Daywouldfostercreative solutions to governmental and community issuesandrecognizethose individuals andgroupswhohave contributed to those solutions;and WHEREAS,"Florida CitizenshipandLeadership Day"would providea unique opportunity toexploreSouth Miami's best practices and programs relating to governmental and community issues;and WHEREAS,thereisaneedtoredefineand enhance the concept and practicalapplications of citizenshipandleadershipin today's challengingtimes, especially aswe enter the 21st Century;and WHEREAS,themission,purpose,andgoal of "Florida Citizenshipand '1 LeadershipDay"istofoster,highlight,expressappreciationfor,andreward positivecontributionsandinitiativesinavariety of citizenshipandleadership endeavorsinboththeprivateandthepublicsector;and WHEREAS,inchoosingadateonwhichtohold"FloridaCitizenshipand Leadership Day,"the designation of March10,thebirthdate of former Florida GovernorLeRoyCollins,recognizedas"Floridian of theCentury"in1991bythe FloridaLegislature,willserveasaninspirationandreminder of thehighlevels of aspirationand achievement setbyformerGovernorCollins;and Additionsshownbyunderlininganddeletionsshownbyoverstriking. Paqe 2 of Resolution No:55-00-10948 WHEREAS,itis fitting and appropriate that the City of South Miami support the observance of "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day." NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA; Section 1.That theCity of South Miami hereby supports the establishment of an annual "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day," commencing on March 10,2000. Section 2.This resolution shalltake effectimmediately upon approval. PASSED AND ADOPTED this7thday of March ,2000. ATTEST: SL*j££Z£\ CITY CLERK READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: Ccz2sz//y^ CITY ATTORNEY Page2 of 2 APPROVED: IAYOR Commission Vote:4-0 MayorRobaina:Yea Vice Mayor Feliu:Yea Commissioner Wiscombe:Yea Commissioner Bethel: Commissioner Russell:Out of room ,<?&mik\ CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO:Mayor and City Commission DATE:3/3//00 S)/J /J [AGENDA ITEM #II FROM:Charles D.Scurr/W V OOP^Comm.Mtg.3/7/00 City Manager /JUJutO Florida Citizenship & Leadership Day THE REQUEST AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO GOVERNMENT; SUPPORTING "FLORIDA CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP DAY"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BACKGROUND The attached ordinance sponsored by Mayor Robaina,supports "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day."On March 10,2000,former Governor LeRoy Collins'birthday,the State of Florida will honor both his spirit and his example as a great Floridian by declaring his birthday "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day."The City of South Miami joins with the Florida League of Cities in support of this event. FL League of Cities 2/15/00 7:41:PAGE 5/5 RightFAX Sample Resolution (See Datagram,page 1) City of () A resolution in support of "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day." WHEREAS,the citizens of (your city)aretheassets,government andheartoftheSunshineState, and WHEREAS,as citizens and leaders,we each can makeacontributiontothe betterment ofthe entire community and cityinwhichwelive as we enter the21**Century,and WHEREAS,grassroots participatory democracy which fosters positivecommunity engagement and community building,locally to globally,isbotharightandresponsibilityof each (Miamian, Tallahassean,etc.),and WHEREAS,a grassroots approach and initiative foran annual FloridaCitizenshipandLeader ship Day would fostercreative solutions to governmental and community issuesandrecognizethose individuals and groups whohavecontributedto those solutions,and WHEREAS,"Florida CitizenshipandLeadership Day"wouldprovideauniqueopportunityto explore(yourcity's)best practicesandprogramsrelatingto governmental and community issues, and WHEREAS,there isa need to redefine and enhance the concept and practical applications of citizenship andleadershipin today's challenging times,especiallyasweenterthe 21 *Century,and WHEREAS,themission,purpose,andgoalof "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day"isto foster,highlight,express appreciation for,andreward positive contributionsand initiatives inavariety of citizenship andleadershipendeavorsinboththe private sectorandthe public sector,and WHEREAS,in choosing a date onwhichtohold "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day,"the designationof March 10,thebirthdateof former Florida Governor LeRoy Collins,recognized as "Floridian ofthe Century"in 1991 bythe Florida Legislature,will serve as an inspiration andreminder ofthehighlevelsofaspirationandachievement set byformer GovernorCollins,and WHEREAS,itis fitting andappropriatethattheCityof(yourname)support theand observance of "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day,"NOW THEREFORE BeIt Resolved by the City Council of (your city): ThattheCityof(yourname)herebysupportsthe establishment ofan annual "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day,"commencing on March 10,2000. FL League of Cities 2/15/00 7:41:PAGE 2/5 RightFAX Please copy and distribute to all applicable persons: Mayor All Council members Managers ClerkAttorney Finance Director Florida League ofCities,Inc. P.O.Box 1757 .Tallahassee,FL32302-1757.(850)222-9684.Suncom 278-5331 •http://vwwv.flcities.com DATAGRAM League Supports Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day On March 10,2000,former Gov. LeRoyCollins'birthday,the state will honor both his spirit and his example as a great Floridianby declaring his birthday "Florida Citizenship andLead ership Day."Thiswillbethe state's opportunity to honorthose citizensthat helpFloridagrow,prosper and flourish through active involvement and leader ship.Participation in this event isvol untary and willbe carried outby grassroots efforts.Asa means ofgath ering support for this idea,state Rep. Marjorie Tumbull passed House Reso lution 9143,outlining the goals and objectives fortheday.TheFlorida Leagueof Cities supports this event and encourages its members to adopt a similar resolution or proclamation to recognize and commemorate "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day"(a sample resolution isattached).Itis our sincere hope that everyone participates and helps make this event a success. Please send a copy ofthe resolution to the League,attention Sharon Berrian. For more information contact Sharon Berrianat(850)222-9684 or project founder AnnMarieKarlat (850)224- 1111. FMIvT Offers Two New Equity Portfolios In addition tothe three existing bond portfolios,the Florida Municipal Investment Trust(FMIvT)now provides pension fund investors with two additionalequity optionsto complement the Domestic Diversified Equity Fund. This department also operates aFull Service Pension Fund,Telecommuni cations and Utility Consulting and Auditing service,and the Florida MunicipalLoanCouncil.Foradditional information on any of these programs, callMarkSittigat the League. Florida Forever Advisory Council On February 28&29,2000,the Florida Forever Advisory Council will holda meeting in West Palm Beach at the Palm Beach County facilities,3323 Belvedere Rd.,Building 509,to further discuss the goals of the Florida Forever Program.Chapter 259.0345 (7)(a)-(c), F.S.,directs the council to establish specific goals fortheFlorida Forever Program,provide recommendationsto the legislature for expanding orrefining those goals,and develop performance measures to analyze progress made toward those goals.The goals refer enced are described in Chapter 259.105 (4)(a)-(o),F.S...TheFlorida Forever Act. Public testimony on these issues will be heard at the beginning ofthe Febru ary28meeting,from10:00a.m.until noon. Ifyou have any questions about the meeting,callDonnaL.Ruffner.staff coordinator,Florida Forever Advisory Council at (850)487-1750. FMPTF Members' Invitational Workshop The Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund (FMPTF)will have its Members' Invitational Workshop onMarch 3,2000 at the Ramada Resort and Conference Center,7400 International Dr.,Orlando. Join us and hear information about your pension investments and get a sense of security fromthe knowledge andlevel of expertise that surround your pension assets.Howwill the pension invest ments change inthenext century?What doyou need toknownowthatyou have yourown pension plans?What isyour February 15,2000 •Vol.27,No.9 responsibility as the employer and ad ministrator of your'own"pension plan? Local governments and pension boa rds are often misinformed about the level of authority and risk involved in serving on the Board of Trustees.Hear the truth about potentiaTrisks"and the appropri ate liability coverage.Doyou under stand the actuarial assumptions and provisions ina defined benefit valua tion?Come,listen and learn from the experts whoprovideyour pension work productsand bring your questions with you. There will be no charge for this work shop;however,wewould appreciate it ifyou would advise our office ifyou would like to attend.Call Serena West at the League or e-mail:swest@fl cities.com.For hotel reservations,con tact the Ramada Resort and Confer ence Center directly at (407)996-7400, fax(407)996-7405 or 1-(800)327-1363. Action Call:Cities Asked to Respond to Survey The League,with assistance from the Florida Institute of Government,has recently mailed a survey that willbe used to develop a report titled,Stateof the Cities 2000. The questions in the survey are re lated topublicpolicyfroma federal, state and municipal perspective.The results will help guide notonlythe League's policy formation,but will also assist inhelpingthepublicto under stand the unique needs and assets of Florida's municipalities. Please take a few minutes to an swer the questions,and provide ONE answer per municipal government.The deadline to respond is February 21, 2000.Please return the survey in the pre-paid envelope that was provided. FL League of Cities 2/15/00 7:41:PAGE 3/5 RightFAX The survey is accessible on the League's Web siteat:www.fbities.com/ survey.Thesurveyresultswill beshared with rndmbers as soon as they have been tabulated. Questions regarding the survey should be directed to Kelvin Robinson or Sharon Berrianat the League. League Sponsors Time Capsule 2000 The League issponsoring the Florida Time Capsule 2000 statewide televi sion education project,an entertaining lookintoFlorida'srichhistory.The project includes a series of20public service announcements (PSAs),depict ingkey moments inFlorida'shistory. The FloridaTime Capsule 2000 pro gramandthe 30-second PSAs canbe seen on network and cable television stationsthroughout the State of Florida year-round.Inaddition,theprogramalso willbe presented inFlorida'spublic schools to teach students about our state's history. The Time Capsule 2000 project was designed togive viewers abrief,in sightful glimpse intoFlorida'spast.The program spans Ponce de Leon's dis covery of Floridato Apollo 11's lunar landing. Beginning in March,a 30-minute tele vision special "Florida Time Capsule 2000"will be available for statewide broadcast on cable depicting afast- pacedlookathighlights of Florida's history.The PSAs arealsoavailableon the League's Web siteat:www.fto'rties. com and can be accessed by clicking on the News/PSA button. Formoreinformationon the League's Time Capsule 2000,contact Sharon Berrian at the League. Legislative Action Day Watch yourmailfor registration in formationon Legislative ActionDay, whichwillbeheldApril5,2000 atthe Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center. Contact thefollowing hotels to make yourreservations:Radisson Hotel(850) 224-6000 -rate is $105.00 for single and double and the cut-offdate is March 14;and the HolidayInn Select (for merly the ClarionCapitalHotel)(850) 222-9555 •rateis $105.00 for single anddouble and the cut-off date is March 14.When contacting either hotel,men tion the room block for the Florida League of Cities.Call today to make room reservations Dont be caught with outaroom!Even though the cut-off date is March 14,we could run out of rooms before then. City Lapel Pins The League has contacted all mem ber cities to determine if they have an official citylapelpin and cityflag.We have asked that you send your city lapelpinsto us and inform us as to whether ornotyourcity has aflag. Lapelpinswillbe placed in their appro priateplaceontwoFlorida maps.Once completed,the maps will be profes sionally mounted andframed.One map willbeondisplayat the League build ingin Tallahassee.The other map will be presented toFLC President Frank Satchel at the end of hisyear,during the August annual conference inFort Lauderdale. Ifyou have any questions,call Sharon Berrianore-mail:sberrian@ ftoities.com.Thank youforyour help and quick response to this request. Florida Municipal Training Calendar The 2000 edition of the Florida Mu nicipalTraining Calendar is now avail ableand copies have been distributed to League members.Compiled by the Florida League of Cities,this calendar is intended to serve as a "one-step" informational resource for municipal trainingopportunities.Itis hoped this calendarwillhelptoidentifyhelpfultrain ingprograms,aswell as offer members a better opportunity toplan ahead for such training.Toobtainyour copy,call Betty Kozumplik at the League or e- mail:bkozumplik@flcities.com.Re quests may also befaxedto(850)222- 3806.Please note that the training in formation is also available on the League's Web siteat http:/Mww.ftoities. com.Future updates to the training calendar willbeprovidedin the Quality Cities magazine andonthe Web. 1999 Grants Book Published by the Florida League of Cities,the Financing and Technical Assistance for Florida Municipalities publication contains information on grants,loans,technical assistance and other resources available to Florida cit ies.Premiered at the 1999 Grants Ex change as apart of the League's 73rd Annual Conference,the 1999 edition is nowavailable.Contact Betty Kozumplik atthe League to reserve yourcopy.The book is available atno charge to League members. Regional Forums on Growth Management Don't miss this opportunity to stand upformunicipalities!Gov.Jeb Bush and Secretary Steve Seibert of theDe partment of Community Affairs and Florida'sregionalplanning councils in viteyouto present your ideas andcom ments about the future of growth man agement in Florida atregionalpublic forums.Secretary Seibert urges mu nicipal elected officials to ensure that growth management law revisions area matter of significance by participating in these forums.Contact yourlocaland regional league designated contact per son orDeeCarperat the Florida League ofCities for information to assist you in preparingyour effective presentation. Make your voice heard to ensure that our growth management concerns are addressed.Listed beloware the sched uled dates forregionalforums. •February 16,2000,Northeast Florida Region,2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.and 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.,Prime F.Osbom, III Convention Center,1000 Water St., Jacksonville. •February 28,2000,Tampa BayRe gion,2:00 p.m .-5:00 p.m.and6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.,Harbor View Center,300 Cleveland St.,Clearwater. •February 29,2000,Southwest Florida Region,2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.and 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.,HarborsideCon vention Complex,1375MonroeSt.,Fort Myers. Trees Florida 2000 The FloridaUrban Forestry Council and the Florida Chapter International Society of Arboriculture(ISA)arespon soring the Trees Florida 2000 confer ence,June 17-20 at the Innisbrook Re sortin Tarpon Springs.The conference will feature educational programs,an industry trade show,field trips and the ISA tree climbing championship.For more information visitthe Florida Chap ter ISA Web site:www.ftoridaisa.com orcall (407)872-1738. Sterling Conference 2000 The Florida Sterling Conference 2000 willbeheldMay 30-June 2,2000.The conference will feature specialized tracks for education,healthcare,manu facturing,executive,service and pub lic/government.In addition,there will be a book fair,keynote speakers,more than 60 training sessions,and the Governor's Sterling Award banquet.For FL League of Cities 2/15/00 7:41:PAGE 4/5 more information,visit the Florida Ster ling Council's Web site:www.fbhda sterling,com orcall(850)922-5316. Positions Public Works Director -DeSoto County.Negotiable salary.Small,ru ralcentralFloridacounty.Responsible administrative and professional engi neering work directing the operations ofthe county's Public Works Depart ment.Requires extensive knowledge of public works engineering and involves theabilityto exercise ahigh degree of independent judgment in interpreting, applying and enforcing all applicable policies,laws and regulations as they relate to DeSoto County's interest.Re quires four year degree incivil engi neering or closely related field,State of Floridacertification as a professional engineer and a minimum of four years professional engineering experience. Position is open untilfilled.Contact Human Resources Department at(863) 993-4808 fora county application form or for more information.Mail resumes to:Human Resources Department,201 East Oak St.,Suite 202,Arcadia,FL 34266.Fax to:(863)993-4857.EOE drugfree. City Clerk -City of New Port Richey.Full-timeposition.Responsible for maintenance of all official records. Directs the operation of all records re tention and archives programs,facili ties council meetings,records and pro duces minutes,and may conduct city elections.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university pre ferred,certification as a Certified Mu nicipal Clerk through the International Instituteof Municipal Clerks Associa tion required or be eligible for designa tionwithin three years.Directly related municipal government experience pre ferred.Apply at the City of New Port Richey,5919 Main St.,New Port Richey,Monday through Friday,9 a.m. to4p.m.,or call (727)841-4500.EOE/ DFWP.Salary dependent on qualifica tions. Fire Chief -City of Femandina Beach.Historic Femandina Beach,a pleasant and progressive coastal com munity,is accepting applications fora firechieftodirect and manage the over all operations of the cityFire Depart ment.Salary range:$38,934 to $56,455.The successful candidate will have an associate's degree infiresci ence ora related field,and three years offire department management experi ence;driver's license,Class"DD with a Class'E"endorsement;Florida certifi cation as afirefighter;Fire Officer I cer tification;and Florida EMT.Mailorfax cover letter and resume,including sal ary historyto:Cityof Femandina Beach, Human Resources Department,P.O. Box668,Femandina Beach,FL32035- 0668.Fax (904)227-7316.EOE/AA/ VP/ADA. City Administrator-City of Belle Isle.The CityofBelleIsleis seeking qualified applicants for the positionof city administrator.Submit resumes to Bill Hand,Mayor,CityofBelleIsle, P.O.Box 593135,Orlando,FL 32859. Minimum qualifications:BAinpublic administration or business administra tionfrom accredited university and five years experience as city manager/as sistant manager orcity administrator. Salary negotiable DOQ,uptomid- range.Range $46,034 to $64,371. City Clerk/Treasurer -City of Valparaiso.Applications are being accepted for the position of city clerk/ treasurer.Department head positionre porting to the mayor and commission. Responsible forCityHail operations, maintenance of public records,cash management,budget preparation and administration,supervision of account ing,data processing and customer ser vice.Must be computer proficient,with knowledge of accounting software and MS Office 97.Education and experi ence:high school plus at least five years experience with organization, functions and problems of municipal government.Associate or bachelor's degree in closely related field helpful. CertifiedMunicipalClerk(CMC)certifi cation desirable,orthe abilityto achieve itwithin three years of appointment. Applicants must pass a background search,drug screening and public in terview.Starting salary range $30,000 to $40,000,depending on education and experience.TheCity Charter presently requiresthe holder ofthispositiontobe a current Valparaiso resident.However, this may change as a result ofa refer endum to be determined on March 14. Submit complete resume and cover let ter byApril 3,2000 to:OfficeoftheCity Clerk,465 Valparaiso Pkwy., Valparaiso,FL 32580;fax:(850)678- 4553,e-mail:valparaiso@emerald coast.com.Drug free workplace.Equal Opportunity Employer. City Clerk/Treasurer -City of Anna Maria.Responsible department head position.Supervise cityhallad ministrative office.Prepare city finan cial statement.Knowledge of the prin RightFAX ciples and methods ofpublic adminis tration;knowledge of organization,func tions and problems of municipal gov ernment.Knowledge of the principles and methods ofpublic finances.Prefer degree inpublic administration,busi ness,accounting or closely related field and Municipal Clerk (CMC)Certifica tion.Position open untilfilled.Resumes should be submitted to Anna MariaCity Hall,P.O.Box 608,Anna Maria,FL 34216-0608.EOE. Director of Planning and Facili ties -Sun N Lake Special District. Highly responsible administrative work indirecting and coordinating all phases of independent special districtplanning and facility construction,and relations withall governmental agencies,devel opers,builders and realtors relative to construction activitiesand future devel opment.Please send resume to:Gen eral Manager,P.O.Box 1475,Sebring, FL 33871. Community Development Direc tor-City of Madeira Beach.TheCity of Madeira Beach is accepting resumes for the position of community develop ment director,ahighly responsible managerial,professional,and technical position involved in formulating,imple menting and administering the compli ance ofall phases ofthe city's develop ment planning services.Responsibili ties include grants,code enforcement, building and zoning,Comprehensive Land Use Plan,Flood Plan and CRS program.The ideal candidate will pos sess thorough knowledge of planning/ development principles and codes as well as technical and legal knowledge of all aspects of community develop ment,county and state legislation. Graduate from an accredited four year college/university witha degree in pub lic administration,planning,architec ture,engineering or other related field. Master's degree preferred.Prefer five years related supervisory experience in community development and land use planning with three years supervisory experience in a municipal government setting.AICP Certification preferred. Possession of a valid Florida driver's license.Salary range $40,000 to $55,000 with full benefits and ICMA retirement.Send resume to Human Resource Officer,City of Madeira Beach,300 Municipal Dr.,Madeira Beach,FL 33708 orfax resume to(727) 399-1131.All applications will become public documents under Florida Law. EOE/DFWP.Closing date:position open untilfilled.