01-20-04 Add On 1CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM
REQUEST
Date: December 20, 2004
Subject: Agenda Item #_
Public Hearing
1/20/04
South Miami
2001
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ELECTIONS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO BROADCAST ON CHANNEL 5
THE CANDIDATE FORUMS SPONSORED BY THE SOUTH MIAMI
HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION AND BY CHAMBER SOUTH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
In order to facilitate access to as many residents of the City of South Miami as possible, we are
requesting authorization to broadcast two open candidate forums in connection with the February
10`" general election, on the City -run cable channel. The purpose of broadcasting these forums is
to give voters and potential voters a good look at the candidates and what they stand for, before
going to the polls in February. The running of these two forums fits well under the definition of
public service, which should be the controlling factor for programming on that channel.
RECOMMENDATION
Your approval is recommended.
I RESOLUTION NO.
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
4 THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
5 ELECTIONS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
6 BROADCAST ON CHANNEL 5 THE CANDIDATE FORUMS
7 SPONSORED BY THE SOUTH MIAMI HOMEOWNERS'
8 ASSOCIATION AND BY CHAMBER SOUTH; AND PROVIDING
9 AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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11 WHEREAS, a fully informed citizenry is better able to make wise decisions concerning
12 their governance; and
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14 WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the City of South Miami to assist in activities that
15 will help the public to be better informed and to participate in free and open elections,
16 particularly the February 10, 2004 general election; and
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18 WHEREAS, two organizations, the South Miami Homeowners' Association and
19 Chamber South, have seen fit to sponsor and conduct open candidate forums towards the end of
20 helping the City's residents to intelligently meet their responsibility to participate in the election
21 process; and
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23 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to allow the taping and broadcasting
24 of these forums on cable channel 5.
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26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
27 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI:
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29 Section 1. That the two forums shall be broadcast at various times throughout
30 the day, on cable access channel 5 so long as the broadcasting of the forum complies with
31 all laws and regulations.
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33 Section 2. That all resolutions, parts of resolutions and approved guidelines for
34 access to cable channel 5, in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are suspended for the
35 broadcast of the two candidate forums.
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37 Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon execution.
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39 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 12004.
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41 ATTEST: APPROVED:
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46 CITY CLERK MAYOR
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
CITY ATTORNEY
Commission Vote:
Mayor Feliu:
Vice Mayor Russell:
Commissioner Bethel:
Commissioner McCrea:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
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