Res. No. 006-01-11154RESOLUTION NO.6-01-11154
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,
FLORIDA,RELATING TO THE CULTURAL AND
COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM;AWARDING A
GRANT OF $553 IN CASH AND $1,039 IN IN-KIND
SERVICES TO THE RED SUNSET MERCHANTS
ASSOCIATION;CHARGING THE AWARD TO ACCOUNT
#01-2100-519-9910,ENTITLED "CONTRIBUTION-
SPECIAL EVENTS";AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS,the Red Sunset Merchants Association submitted a Cultural and
Community GrantsProgramApplicationtotheCity of SouthMiamiforits2000Safe
Streets Halloween event;and
WHEREAS,members of the Grants Advisory Board have reviewed the
applicationand recommended approval of thegrant;and
WHEREAS,SafeStreets Halloween washeldon October 31,2000,providing a
safe environment for thousands of SouthMiami children and families to enjoy the
Halloween holiday while showcasing Downtown South Miami;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor andCity Commission of theCity of South Miami support
community events,programs andits Hometown.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI:
Section 1.The City Manager is authorized to disburse thesum of $1,592
from account #01-2100-519-9910,entitled "Contribution—Special Events",to
Red Sunset Merchants Association.
Section 2.This resolution shalltakeeffect immediately upon approval.
PASSEDANDADOPTEDthis _9th_dayof January 2001.
ATTEST:_APPROVED:
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CITY CLERK /7 MAYOR
Commission Vote:5-0
READ AND APPROVED ASTOFORM:Mayor Robaina:Yea
Vice Mayor Feliu:Yea
ommissioner Bethel:Yea
Commissioner Russell:Yea
Commissioner Wis combe:Yea
<^..--/f /j Vice Mayor Fehu:Yea
"^^kn.f <S»Cz**r y*-Commissioner Bethel:Yea
Commissioner Russell:Yea
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To:Honorable Mayor
and City Commission
From:Charles D.Scurr
CityManager.
Date:January 4,2001
Subject:Agenda Item #_
Commission Meeting 01/09/01
Funding Request
Red Sunset Merchants Assoc.
REQUEST
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO THE CULTURAL AND
COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM;AWARDING A GRANT OF $553 IN
CASH AND $1,039 IN IN-KIND SERVICES TO THE RED SUNSET
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION;CHARGING THE AWARD TO ACCOUNT #01-
2100-519-9910,ENTITLED "CONTRIBUTION—SPECIAL EVENTS";AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
On October 31,2000,the Red Sunset Merchants Association held its annual Safe Streets
Halloween event,providing asafe environment for thousands of South Miami children and
familiestoenjoythe Halloween holidaywhileshowcasing Downtown South Miami.
Whilethe Grants Advisory Board didnothaveaquorum during its November and December
meetings,those members present atthe meetings recommended funding this event atthe same
levelasthe previous year.
Thefundingwouldbe charged toAccount #01-2100-519-9910,entitled "Contribution—Special
Events."The available account balanceis$47,700;theresultingbalance would be$46,108.
RECOMMENDATION
Your approval is recommended.
SOUTH MIAMI GRANTS ADVISORY BOARD
FY 2000-2001 CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY GRANTS
PROGRAM APPLICATION
ProgramAdministrator:GregoryJ.Oravec
6130 Sunset Drive 0SouthMiami,Fl 33143
Phone:(305)663-6338 o Fax:(305)663-6345
FY 2000-2001 CULTURAL AND
COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM
CG/00-
QUARTER/CATEGORY
(1)Please check one:
xFirst Quarter (10/01/00-12/31/00)
•Second Quarter(01/01/01-03/31/01)
DThird Quarter (04/01/01-06/30/01)
DFourthQuarter (07/01/01-09/30/01)
ORGANIZATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
(2)Organization Name(exactlyasit appears onArticles of Incorporation):
Red Sunset Merchants Association of South Miami.Inc
(3)FEI#:65-0987639
(4)Year of Incorporation:..(5)State of Incorporation:Florida
(6)Required Pre-application Consultation:Date:.
(7)Contact Name:David Silver
Contact Title:President
Address:5734 Sunset Dr.
City:.South Miami
E-mail:cavshoe@bellsouth.net
Time:
xMr.GMrs.uMs.DMiss uDr.
Phone (day):305-667-0419
.Phone (other):
Fax:305-667-9101
State:FL Zip:33143
PROJECT INFORMATION
(8)Project Title:Safe Streets Halloween
(9)Actual Dates of Activities:.10/31/00
(10)Grant Start Date (month/dav/veart:10/31 /Q0
(11)Grant End Date (month/dav/veart:12/31 /00
(12)Expected Participation (number of individuals):Attending:10.000
Performing/Participating:200
(13)PrimaryPopulation Servecfcheck only one):xChildren OAt-Risk Youth/Adults
DPersons with Disabilities DSenior Citizens DMinorities GGeneral (no specific emphasis)
PROJECT SYNOPSIS
(14)Describe the project in two or three short sentences beginning "Funds are requested to
support...":
Safe Streets Halloween,an event the merchants have produced since 1985.The purpose of
this event isto provide a safe,family atmosphere where the entire community can
participate inthisfun holiday andatthe same time showcase Downtown South Miami asan
integralcomponent of the neighborhood.
FUNDING HISTORY
(15)List all South Miami Cultural and Community Grant Program grants your organization has
receivedoverthe past threeyears.
Fiscal Year Grant Program Name Project Name Reauest/Award
1999/2000 CULTURAL AND
COMMUNITY
ARTS AND CRAFTS
FESTIVAL
$9,644
SAFE STREETS
HALLOWEEN
$1,592
HOLIDAY SEASON $1,500
MARKETING $12,000
11998/1999 CULTURAL AND
COMMUNITY
ARTS AND CRAFTS
FESTIVAL
SAFE STREETS
HALLOWEEN
HOLIDAY SEASON
MARKETING
WALKING MAP
(16)List funding sources of the organization,both secure and pending.
Month/Year Funding Entity Amount Requested
ARTS AND CRAFTS
FESTIVAL
MEMBERSHIPS $20,000
(17)List funding sources for this project,both secure and pending.
Month/Year Funding Entity Amount Requested
THE MERCHANTS
$4,200
$3,000
$3,000
$7,000
$12,500
Amount Received
$16,000 *
Amount Received
CANDY
*REVENUES FOR THIS EVENT INCLUDES SPONSORSHIP OF APPROXIMENTELY
$30,000 UNCLUDING $10,000 FROM THE FTRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH MIAMI
AND 10,000 FROM SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL.
PROJECT NARRATIVE
(18)Describe your proposed project in a clear and concise narrative.Provide as many details as
possible^specifica%answering the following questions.WHAT is the proposed project?Exactly WTON and WHERE will the event(s)take place (provide an event schedule/w£oare^your target audience and principal participants?WHY should this project receive~City
YOU MAY ATTACH ONE m ADDITIONAL SHEET IF NECFSSAttV
Safe Streets Halloween will take place on Halloween,October 31,2000 from 4:00 pm -7-00 pm
All the merchants m Downtown South Miami participate but Sunset Drive is closed from Red
Road to Sunset Drive.The merchants hand out candy at their shops and there is a haunted house
This event targets members of the surrounding community.The city should support this event
because it promotes Downtown South Miami as an area that gives back to the community
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PROJECT DETAILS
(19)Describe your current marketing plan.(Attach your detailed marketing plan,if available.)
Flyers are handed out to all schools in the community and the event is listed in area
publications
(20)Describe your method ofevaluating the project.(Attach a sample survey tool,if available.)
This event typically draws approximately 8,000 to 10,000 people and the feedback from the
Community is overwhelmingly positive.
(21)Does thisprojecthavetourist appeal?Ifso,describe.
N/A
(22)StateYour organization's mission.
Thebeauification,maintenance and promotion of Downtown South Miami
(23)Howdoesthisprojectenhanceyour organization's mission?
Thiseventpromotesthe community spiritof Downtown South Miami
And exposes theareaand individual businesses toa large number of
prospective patrons.
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PROJECT EXPENSE BUDGET
List all project related expenses.Round amounts to the nearest dollar (do not show cents).NOTE-Total oroiexpensesandrevenuesmustequal.;1E<l oxm Droiproject
Cash
Personnel (include pay rate forall personnel)
Administrative:#of employees:
Artistic:#of artists:
Technical:#ofemployees:
OutsideArtisticFees:#of artists:
OutsideOtherFees:#of employees:
Marketing/Publicity
Printing
Postage
Equipment Rental
Space Rental
Insurance
Utilities
1,000
Supplies/Materials candy
Other costs (Itemize below):
Police
30,000
Public works
Permits
Hang banner
Total 31,000
(24)Grant Amount Requested$2,145
(25)TotalCashExpenses
(26)TotalIn-Kind Expenses*
(27)Total Project Expenses
(Mustequal #24+#25)
$31.000
$33.145
In-
Kind
Total
Allocation of Requested City
Grant
Cash
193
360
553
In-
Kind
814
643
50
85
1,592
Total
2,145
*An in-kind expense is the dollar amount which would have been paid for donated services or
goods.
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PROJECT INFORMATION
(8)Project Title:Sundays on Sunset
(9)Actual Dates of Activities:Every Sunday from 11/5/00 -04/29/01
10)Grant StartDate (month/dav/veart:11/4/00
(11)GrantEndDate (month/day/yeart:12/31 /00
(12)Expected Participation (number of individuals):Attending:1.500
Performing/Participating:24
(13)Primary Population Served(check only one):DChildrenGAt-RiskYouth/Adults
nPersons with Disabilities DSenior Citizens DMinorities xGeneral (no specific emphasis)
PROJECT SYNOPSIS
(14)Describe the project in two or three short sentences beginning "Funds are requested to
support...":
Sundays onSunset,anewevent whose purpose isto promote downtown SouthMiamiasa
sophisticated place tovisitfora cultural and social experience while producing customers
for Sunday shopping.
FUNDING HISTORY
(15)ListallSouthMiamiCulturaland Community GrantProgramgrantsyourorganizationhas
received over the past threeyears.
Fiscal Year Grant Program Name Project Name Request/Award
(16)List funding sources of the organization,both secure and pending.
Month/Year Funding Entity Amount Requested
(17)List funding sources for this project,both secure and pending.
Amount Received
Month/Year Funding Entity AmountRequested Amount Received
Cultural andCommunity
Grants
$16,500 &in-kind
Sponsorships $7,500
Merchants $10,000
PROJECT NARRATIVE
(18)Describe your proposed project in a clear and concise narrative.Provide as many details as
possible while specifically answering the following questions.WHAT is the proposed project?
Exactly WHEN and WHERE will the event(s)take place (provide an event schedule)?WHO
are your target audience and principal participants?WHY should this project receive City
funding?
YOU MAY ATTACH ONE (1)ADDITIONAL SHEET IF NECESSARY
The expanded Holiday Season Entertainment schedule is designed to create an increased
sense of holiday spirit.On Friday,December 1st at 7:00 pm,the Nutcracker Ballet will be
performed bythe Miami Dance Conservatory.Sunset Drive will be closed from Red Road to 58th
ave and the merchants will stay open till 9:00 pm.On Saturday,December 2,9,16,23 and
Sunday,December 24th,carolers and other performers will continuously stroll the area.Also,two
or three other shopping nights are proposed to appeal to different targets,ie.Dad's Night.
Throughout the season,merchants will serve light refreshments to enhance the atmosphere.A
Holiday Gift Guide will be published twice in the Miami Herald showing various wish lists for
Dad,Mom,Aunt Fran,etc,with interesting merchandise offered by area merchants and featuring
theholidayeventsandgeneralinformationaboutthearea.
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PROJECT DETAILS
(19)Describeyourcurrentmarketingplan.(Attachyourdetailed marketing plan,ifavailable.)
Streetandlightpolebannersandstorewindowposters.TheHeraldweekendsectionand
WLRN.
(20)Describe yourmethodof evaluating theproject (Attach a sample survey tool,if available.)
Vendor receipts,attendance and merchants revenues
(21)Doesthis project havetouristappeal?If so,describe.
Yes,this could become a mini Lincoln Road.
(22)State Your organization's mission.
(23)Howdoesthis project enhanceyour organization's mission?
Obviously
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PROJECT EXPENSE BUDGET
List all project related expenses.Round amounts to the nearest dollar (do not show cents).NOTE:Total project
expensesandrevenuesmustequal.
Allocation of Requested City
Grant
Cash In-
Kind
Total Cash In-
Kind
Total
Personnel(includepayrateforallpersonnel)
Administrative:#of employees:
Artistic:#of artists:2,025 2.025
Technical:#of employees:
Outside Artistic Fees:#of artists:
Outside Other Fees:#of employees:
Marketing/Publicity 9,500 9,500
Printing
Postage
Equipment Rental 1,350 1,350
Space Rental
Insurance
Utilities
Supplies/Materials
Other costs (Itemize below):
Police ?
Public works ?
Permits,etc.?
Total 12,875 \7^-gfcgpg
(24)Grant Amount Requested $12,875 &in-kind
(25)TotalCash Expenses $12,875
(26)Total In-Kind Expenses*
(27)TotalProject Expenses $
(Must equal#24+#25)
*An in-kind expense isthedollaramountwhichwouldhavebeenpaidfordonatedservicesor
goods.
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PROJECT INFORMATION
(8)Project Title:Holiday Season Entertainment
(9)Actual Dates of Activities:
10)GrantStartDate (month/day/year):_
(11)GrantEndDate (month/day/year):.
12/1/00 -12/24/00
(12)Expected Participation (number of individuals):Attending:2.000
Performing/Participating:60
(13)Primary Population Served(check only one):DChildren QAt-Risk Youth/Adults
nPersons with Disabilities DSenior Citizens DMinorities xGeneral (no specific emphasis)
PROJECT SYNOPSIS
(14)Describe the project in two or three short sentences beginning "Funds are requested to
support ...":
Holiday Season Entertainment,a series of events to expand the opening weekend of the
holiday season activities and to create a festive atmosphere throughout the season,all the
while promoting Downtown South Miami as the place to shop for the Holidays.
FUNDING HISTORY
(15)List all South Miami Cultural and Community Grant Program grants your organization has
receivedoverthepastthreeyears.
Fiscal Year Grant Proeram Name Proiect Name Reauest/Award
,
(16)List funding sources of the organization,both secure and pending.
Month/Year Funding Entity Amount Requested
(17)List funding sources for this project,both secure and pending.
Amount Received
Month/Year Funding Entity Amount Requested Amount Received
Culturaland Community 12,875 &in-kind
Sponsorships 12,875
PROJECT NARRATIVE
(18)Describe your proposed project in a clear and concise narrative.Provide as many details as
possible while specifically answering the following questions.WHAT is the proposed project?
Exactly WHEN and WHERE will the event(s)take place (provide an event schedule)?WHO
are your target audience and principal participants?WHY should this project receive City
funding?
YOU MAY ATTACH ONE m ADDITIONAL SHEET IF NECESSARY
Sundays on Sunset was devised as a way to make Sundays a more dynamic day in
Downtown South Miami and another way to promote the area in general.The project is proposed
for every Sunday from November through April (the cooler months)from 8:00 am to noon.
Sunset Drive would be closed from 57th court to 58th court with music at 58th avenue and tables
and chairs dispensed on the rest of the street.Also street vendors will be selling coffee,bagels,
croissants,muffms,etc,as well as newspapers from around the globe.This event would draw
people from around Miami-Dade County and could gain such notoriety as to become a tourist
destination.
Once the streets re-open at noon,a supply of customers will be available tothe
merchants.Itis the stated goal of the city for the merchants to be open on Sundays.This is a
greatwaytomakethisaworthwhile enterprise.
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PROJECT DETAILS
(19)Describe your current marketing plan.(Attach your detailed marketing plan,if available.)
The Holiday Gift Guide,Street Banners and a postcard
(20)Describe your method ofevaluating the project.(Attach a sample survey tool,ifavailable.)
Attendance and revenues
(21)Doesthisprojecthavetourist appeal?Ifso,describe.
Probably not.
(22)StateYour organization's mission.
(23)Howdoesthisproject enhance your organization's mission?
By enhancing the image of and improving the commercial potential of the area,it most
certainly does.
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PROJECT EXPENSE BUDGET
List all project related expenses.Round amounts to the nearest dollar (do not show cents).NOTE:Total project
expenses and revenues must equal.
Allocation of RequestedCity
Grant
Cash In-
Kind
Total Cash In-
Kind
Total
Personnel (include pay rate forall personnel)
Administrative:#of employees:
Artistic:#of artists:2,000
Technical:#of employees:
Outside Artistic Fees:#of artists:5,000 5,000
Outside Other Fees:#of employees:
Marketing/Publicity 10,000 10,000
Printing
Postage
Equipment Rental 1,500 1,500
Space Rental
Insurance 1,000
Utilities
Supplies/Materials
Other costs (Itemize below):
Police ?
Public works ?
Permits ?
Total 17,500 2,000.16,500
(24)Grant Amount Requested
(25)TotalCash Expenses
(26)TotalIn-Kind Expenses*
(27)TotalProject Expenses
(Mustequal#24+#25)
$16.500 &in-kind
$17.500
$2.000
$34.000 &in-kind
*An in-kind expense isthe dollar amount which would have been paid for donated services or
goods.
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CERTIFICATION/SIGNATURE
I certify that all information contained in this application and attachments is true and accurate.
Authorizing Signature /Date 10/6/00
Typed/Printed Name David Silver Title President
Allfundedactivitiesmustprovideequalaccessandopportunityinemploymentandservicesandmaynot
cfecriminate onthebasis of raceorethnicity,color,creed,nationaloriginorreligion,age,gender,sexualpreference,
inaccordancewithTitleVII of theCivilRightsAct of 1964,theAgeDiscriminationAct of 1975andTitle DC ofthe
EducationAmendments of 1972asamended(42U.S.C.2000detseq.).TheCity of SouthMiamisupportsand
advocates compliancewiththe requirements ofthe Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)of1990,andSection504
of theRehabilitationAct of 1973 whichprohibits ^crimination onthebasisofdisability.
Granteesmustincludethefollowingcreditlineinallpromotionalmarketingmaterialsrelatedtothisgrantincluding
newsreleases,public announcements,press releases,printand broadcast media:
"WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI"
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Red Sunset Merchants Association of South Miami,Inc.
2000/2001 Board of Directors
David Silver
President
Cavanaugh's
5734 Sunset Drive
South Miami,FL 33143
Johnathan Oaks
First Vice President
Little Feet and More
7216 Red Road
South Miami,FL 33143
JohnSorgie
Second Vice President
Sunset Quick Print
5833 Ponce De Leon
South Miami,FL
Marie Birts
Recording Secretary
Fabulous Baskets
6101 Sunset Drive
South Miami,FL 33143
Roy Valdes
CorrespondingSecretary
Mr.I's
5817 Sunset Drive
South Miami,FL 33143
Karen Dorfman
Treasurer
Lightorama
5832 Sunset Drive
South Miami,FL33143
Debbie Gordon
Director
Queen of Arts
1573 sunset Drive
South Miami,FL33143
Trudi Pollack
Director
Capretto
5826 Sunset Drive
South Miami,FL 33143
MyraPorter
Director
Myra&Company
7313SE 59th Court
South Miami,FL 33143
CurtissSibley
Director
First National Bank of South Miami
5750 Sunset Drive
South Miami,FL33143
LydiaWhite
Roberta Dickinson
Director
Hanging Basket
7211 Sunset Drive
South Miami,FL33143
Alex Abril
Director
5814 Sunset Drive
SouthMiami,FL 33143
Red/Sunset Merchants Association of South Miami,Inc.
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Ed Boas Jeannie Bonner
Director Barbara Hinterkopf
Lanes Director
5700 Sunset Drive KristineMichael
South Miami,FL 33143 7271 Red Road
South Miami,FL 33143
Jean Ebbott
Director Patricia Ritter
Dr.Franks President Ex-Officio
7212 Red Road Elements of Design
South Miami,FL 33143 11305 SW 111 Street
South Miami,FL 33143
t
500 Savona Avenue
Coral Gables,Florida
33146
Phone:H 305-665-7281
B 305-666-6647
Fax:305-666-0554
E-Mail:whitewho@aol.com
LYDIA M.WHITE
BUSINESS:WESTERN WEAR INC.dba ROBERTS WESTERN WEAR 1972-1998
5854SouthDixie Highway
"S6umMamrFlorida"33143
EDUCATION:Brenau College,Gainesville,Georgia 1948^9
University of Louisville,Louisville,Kentucky 1949-51
English and business majors
MEMBERSHIP:CORAL GABLES CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,1972-1998
Commission Member,Choir,Summer Concert Series Board
DELTA DELTA DELTA 1948-1998
Alumni:Treasurer,President;N.Y.State Meet,Treasurer
RED-SUNSETMERCHANTS ASSOCIATION 1976-1998
Treasurer,President
ZONTA OF CORAL GABLES
ROTARY CLUBOFSOUTHMIAMI
Director,Vice-President,President
HOMETOWN Inc.
Board Member
VOLUNTEER:GIRL SCOUT BROWNIE,JUNIOR,CADET AND SENIOR LEADER
DEN MOTHER CUB SCOUTS
PTA
LUDLAM ELEMENTARY,COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEER
HABITAT
DINNER AT HOMELESS SHELTER
RED CROSS,AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY,MARCH OF DIMES
Profession:
Education:
Professional Affiliations:
Apprenticeship:
Juried Exhibitions:
Awards/Commendations:
Special Projects:
Resume
Patricia E.Ritter
ELEMENTSOFDESIGN:
5802 Sunset Drive,South Miami.Florida 33143
Gallery owner,and retail/wholesale jewelry
designer/manufacturer since 1988.
MIAMI DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associated Arts/Fine Arts Program
SOUTH FLORIDA CENTER FOR THE FINE ARTS
Jewelry Making
MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Special Program for the Arts
JewelersBoardofTrade
South Florida Craftsman
AmericanCraftCouncil
Society ofNohlfAmerican Jewelers
TAS JEWELRY
ThomasA.Shodron
5818 Sunset Drive
South Miami,Florida 33143
Boca Raton Festival ofArts (1993)
Manalapan Festival of the Arts (1993)
Coral Gables Inter'l Festival ofCraft Arts (1993.1994.1995)
South Miami Craft Art Festival (1993.1994.1995)
South Miami Festival ofArts (1993.1994.1997)
Beaux Arts Festival (1994.1997)
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival (1994)
Hand Made in the USA -New York (1996.1997)
Buyers Market ofAmerican Crafts -Philadelphia.PA (1996)
American Craft Council Show -Columbus.Ohio (1997)
Park with Art (1997)
CORAL GABLES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CRAFT ARTS
First Prize -Jewelry (1994)
Third prize •Jewelry (1995)
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
Special Commendation for Community Service (1994,1995)
PARKWITH ART
Second Prize -Three Dimensional Art (1997)
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Established in 1990,awarded to an average
oftwo students per year.
FOOD AMONGTHE ARTS
Organized andCo-sponsored with
South Florida Craftsmen and JoAnna's Marketplace (1995,1996)
THOMAS MANN LECTURE SERIES
Organized and Sponsored -University ofMiami (1996)
ACCENTMAGAZINE
Bracelet selected to be featured on cover ofmagazine
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ARTISTIC INVOLVEMENT:Scituate Arts Association,Scituate,Massachussetts 1961-1970
Setupsummerartshows
Created Craft Exhibits
HelpedstageMusicandDance Performances
South Miami International Artsand Crafts Festival 1986-1997
CO-Chainnan forthe event 1986-1997
As such,Iworkedoneveryelement of theshowwiththe
Exception of publicity and program.
This included sponsorship,children's area,entertainment,
-Eood,logistic^Judging,Registration,and anything else
That needed to be done.
CURTISS F.SIBLEY
1201 San Ignacio Avenue
Coral Gables,Florida 33146
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration,Honors,Finance and
Management,University ofRichmond,Richmond,Virginia,1968
B.B.A.,Economics and Finance,University of Miami,Miami,"
Florida,1966
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
April,1995
to Present:
President of the First National Bank of South Miami
and member of the Bank's Board of Directors
5750 Sunset Drive
South Miami,Florida
Provides leadership,direction,and guidance ofBankactivityto
ensure the short and long-term profitability oftheBank;
equitable treatment and development of employees;andthe
maintenance of Bank-community 'citizenship.
Manage theBank,invest allassetsand direct the personnel
consisting of 120employees.
1990 to April,1995:
Executive Vice President and Cashier of the Bank
Member,Board of Directors
Assistant Secretary,FirstMiamiBancorp,Inc.
ChiefFinancial Officer -Responsibleforestablishing,
coordinating and maintaining theaccounting system andinternal
andexternalfinancialreportingfortheBankandHolding
Company.»
Secretary tothe Board of Directors -Prepare theagenda,record
theminutesofthe meetings,maintain stock records,pay
dividendsandexecuteprocedurestoincreasecapitalasdirected
by the Board.
Manage the investment portfolio to maximize return while
analyzing portfolio mix,tradingstrategyandanticipate future
economicandmarket conditions.Keepabreastofthe economy,
credit situations andregulatoryandaccountingchanges.
CURTISS F.SIBLEY
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Analyze profitability trends and determine the strategy tobest
maximize funds management while maintaining adequate reserve
requirements and liquidity.
Administrate and manage the investments of The First National
Bank of South Miami Employee's Profit Sharing Plan.Keep abreast
of equity holdings inthe Holding Company and advise when called
upon by the Board.
Maintain strong correspondent banking relationships.
Contact officer with the Bank's external audit firm.
Set interest rateson deposits and negotiate ratesonlarge
Certificates of Deposit and Repurchase Agreements.
Officer in-charge of the Bank when the President is unavailable.
1988 to 1990:
Senior Vice President and Cashier of the Bank
Assistant Secretary,FirstMiamiBancorp,Inc.
Continued former duties and responsibilities.Inaddition,
assisted intheformationofFirstMiamiBancorp,Inc.,aone
bank holding company.Coordinated the financial and information
filings with theBank'slaw firm,theOfficeoftheComptroller
of the Currency,Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the
Securities Exchange Commission.
1980 to 1988:
Vice President and Cashier of the Bank
Responsible for managing Bank operations and accounting.
Supervise ten officers,who manage Accounting,Bookkeeping,Safe
Deposit,Platform,Collections,Tellers and Branch.
Manage the Bank's investment portfolio in order to maximize
yield,ensure adequate liquidity andpledgesecuritiesto *
collateralize public deposits.
Member,Trust Committee
1978 to 1980:
Century National Bank of Broward
501 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale,Florida 33302
Senior Trust Investment Officer-Responsible foradministration
CURTISS F.SIBLEY
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and direction ofthe functions andstaffofthe Trust Investment
Department.Managed sixTrustInvestmentOfficers,twotraders
and four operational staff members.
Managed the investment portfoliosofindividual,commonbondand
equity trust fund accounts.Reported directly toa committee of
five Board Directors,weekly.
1969 to 1978:
Central Bank and Trust Company
1313 N.W.36th Street
Miami,Florida 33142
VicePresidentand Comptroller -Responsible forthe
administration and direction ofthe functions and staff ofthe
Operations,Comptrollers and Investment Departments.Supervised
the Platform Officers,Tellers,Collections,Safe Deposit,New
Accounts and Bookkeeping.
Served as liaison between Bankmanagement,Bank external auditors
and regulatory authorities.
Formulate a portfolio investment policy on the basis of security
analysis,trends and market conditions to achieve the optimum
resultsinaccordancewith management objectives.
AFFILIATIONS
Director,past President,Red/Sunset Merchants Association
Director,past Treasurer and Chairman of the Board,Fellowship
House
Director and Treasurer,Cultural Affairs Council of South Miami
Member,University of Miami Alumni Association
Member,Hurricane Club
Member,Miami Bond Club
Member,Greater South Dade/South Miami Chamber of Commerce
Member,Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
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Red Sunset Merchants Association of South Miami,Inc.
The Red Sunset Merchants Association was originally formed in 1952 as the Sunset Drive
Association.The stated purpose ofthe Association was to engage in "practices that will build up
the shopping district as a whole."The shopping district then included the four blocks on Sunset
Drive from US1 to Red Road.
Since then,the boundaries of the association have grown to encompass the entire downtown
shopping district,while the mission of the association has grown beyond promoting the well
being of its members to the betterment of the community as a whole.
Aside from Safe Streets Halloween,the association has also produced the South Miami Arts and
Crafts Festival annually since 1983.This festival not only promotes the area and provides amajor
source of revenue for the association but 30 percent of the revenue goes to the South Miami
Rotary to support its programs intheCityof South Miami.
The association also founded Santa's Parade of Elves.The parade is now put on by the city but
the RSMA still pays the insurance cost.Over the years the association has sponsored the Police
Officer of the Month,the South Miami Gray Ghosts,the City's 4th of July Celebration and
supplied the holiday decorations throughout downtown.The RMSA was also a sponsor of the
Charette that spawned the Hometown Plan,as well as,Charette II and bought the streetlights for
the Dom Avenue project.Most recently,the merchants were sponsors ofthe Gun Lock Giveaway
program and provided gift certificates to area restaurants to be used for the Gun Buy-Back
program.
The Red Sunset Merchants Association is committed to maintaining the channing hometown
character of Downtown South Miami and ensuring the area remains a special place to live,work
andshop.
MarketingGrant
On April 18,2000 the Red Sunset Merchants Association was awarded $12,000 to oav
the marketing firm of Ron Jakubisin and Associates to develop a marketing plan for
Downtown South Miami.On August 7,2000 we presented an interim plan to Assistant
City Manager Subrata Basu and the final plan will be completed within amatter of days.
Both Sundays on Sunset and the Holiday Season Entertainment are products of this plan
The actual cost ofthe plan itself is $6,500.00 and the balance ofthe grant will be used to
implement the activities of the Association in October,November and December