2006 1214 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting December 14,2006 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida David Whitaker, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Tourism for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau thanked the Commission and introduced Ibis Romero who is an Associate Vice President of the Bureau and will be a full time employee here at the City Government Center. Mayor Edelcup said that we are looking forward to having Ibis here at the beginning of January. He also said for the record that he would like to thank Senator Gwen Margolis for helping him on the initial meeting that they had with Bill Talbot and David Whitaker about 3-4 months ago which started off the dialogue that has led to today and the new partnership that we have. Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2006-1017 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. [City Clerk's Note: The Commission took a short recess after this item before moving on to Item 7 A.} 10C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving the Donation of Outdated City of Sunny Isles Beach Cellular Telephones to Women in Distress, a Non-Profit Organization; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Hines read the title and Information Technology Director Derrick Arias reported noting that this was suggested by Commissioner Brezin. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Iglesias moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2006-1018 was adopted by a voice vote of5-0 in favor. 10D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Authorizing the City Manager, on Behalf of the City, to Apply for and Accept a Florida Communities Trust Grant through its Florida Forever Program, for the Reimbursement for Property Acquired at 19200 Collins A venue, for Open Space and Park Purposes, in an Amount of up to $9.9 Million; Authorizing the City Manager to Take Any and All Action Necessary with Respect to the Obtaining and Distribution of Grant Monies, as Appropriate; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: City Clerk Hines read the title and City Manager Szerlag reported that this grant application authorizes the City to seek partial reimbursement up to $9.9 Million for costs incurred for the acquisition of the 192nd Street Park parcel. Public Speakers: none Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2006-1019 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 14