03-02-04 Item 10To: Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor Date: February 23, 2004
and City Commission
From: Maria V. Davis n� Subject: Agenda Item 410
City Manager 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 Days has proven to be an effective way to reach the legislators in
Tallahassee who make the funding and program decisions for our state. Our previous
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 service in Tallahassee and all events; plus up to
$21 per diem for the few meals not included in the events), the potential returns on our
investment of time and costs can be great. For an All American City to not be amply represented
at the Miami -Dade Days would be a huge intergovernmental relations mistake.
RECOMMENDATION
Your approval is recommended.
RESOLUTION NO.
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, the annual Miami -Dade Days is scheduled to take place on March 31St and April ISt
2004; and
WHEREAS, this event presents an important opportunity to meet with the legislators and
decision- makers to forge and strengthen positive relationships and to put forth our arguments for funding
priorities and legislation that affects municipal government and the residents of our City; and
WHEREAS, the cost to attend the Miami -Dade Days (in addition to the $21 per diem allowed per
person for travel outside the city) is $600 per person, which price includes airfare, hotel accommodations,
tickets to all events and transportation service while in Tallahassee, for a total not to exceed $5,136.00 if
all eight City representatives are able to attend; and
WHEREAS, previous years' participation in Miami -Dade County Days has resulted in hundreds
of thousands of dollars in legislative support and funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI:
Section 1. That the expenditure of funds for the Mayor, City Commissioners, City Manager,
Public Works Director and Public Information Officer to attend and take part in the 2004 Miami -Dade
County Days in Tallahassee is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon execution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2004.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
MAYOR
Commission Vote:
Mayor Russell:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Commissioner Birts- Cooper:
Commissioner Sherar: