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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI , I 1F
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001
To: The Honorable Mayor Feliu and Members of the City Commission
Via: Ajibola Balogun, City Manager
From: Thomas J. Vageline, Director
Planning and Zoning Department
Date: .September 1, 2009 ITEM No.
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Subject: Informational Report on University of Miami Student Project
The attached August 12, 2009 letter from University of Miami Professor Jan Hochstim
provides an explanation of a special student project which will provide a theoretical
design of a new City Hall for South Miami. The student project is being done by upper
class students in the School of Architecture and is strictly an academic exercise. Several
members of the Administration are being requested to assist in the project by meeting
with students to discuss the proposed new facility.
In 2001 this same student project was carried out and the results were presented to the
City Commission.
Attachment:
Aug. 12, 2009 Letter
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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
(305) 284 -3438
Post Office Box 249178
Coral Gables, FL 33124 -5010
August 12, 2009
Mr. Ajibola Balogun
City Manager
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, Florida 33143
Dear Mr. Balogun:
ECCEIVE, D
AUUG 14 2009
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
It was a great pleasure to meet with you today. I appreciate your agreeing to be of assistance to
my students and me in the process of developing proposals for a theoretical design of a new City
Hall.
As we discussed it will be very helpful for my students to meet with you and also have a chance to
question heads of departments and staff regarding the needs and desires for a new facility. Once
we establish a program we will submit it to you for your comments.
During the design process we will hold preliminary reviews and it will be very helpful to receive
your and your star s input. The reviews are generally held on our campus but we would be very
willing to do it at the City Hall.
As you remember, nine years ago my students worked on a similar project and we were given an
opportunity to make a short PowerPoint presentation to the City Commission. I hope that with
your assistance we will be able to make such a presentation again.
Your willingness to help is greatly appreciated and will contribute immensely to the learning
experience for my students.
Once again,
Many thanks.
Sincerely,
Jan Hochstim, A.I.A.
Professor