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S City of Sunny Isles Beach ti� n 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 sr %o¢� ,�' (305) 947 -0606 City Hall o= ,.,,� #''� (305) 949 -3113 Fax MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission VIA: Christopher J. Russo, City Manager FROM: Susan Simpson, Cultural and Community Services Director DATE: 6/19/2014 RE: Partnership in the Prestige Cultural Series 2014 -2015 with Florida International University and Performance Donation to the Florida International School of Music RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution to partner with Florida International University (FIU) as a sponsor to present the "Prestige Cultural Series at Biscayne Bay Campus 2014 - 2015" in the donation amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) as well as a Performance Donation to Florida International University (FIU) School of Music in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for four performances in Sunny Isles Beach. REASONS: In partnership with FIU, the Prestige Cultural Series program provides 4 culturally rich events for the community at an affordable price. These programs benefit the students and programs on the Biscayne Bay Campus, through the BBC Excellence Fund and the FIU School of Music. Through student and faculty performances, FIU will bring 4 programs directly to Sunny Isles Beach through the City's Four Seasons Cultural Series. This program, produced by the City through the Cultural and Community Services Department, provides opportunities for students to gain more performance experience and City residents are offered quality shows for free with a nominal fee for non - residents. The Performance Donation amount of $15,000 will benefit the FIU School of Music directly in exchange for their performances. Agenda Item No. IOD Date 6/19/2014 71