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:=oS� `FS� City of Sunny Isles Beach <br /> 18070 Collins Avenue <br /> ► 1 .; S:: :Isle Beach, Florida 33160 <br /> 'y'' ?) ¢� y� (3 City Hall <br /> (305)949-3113 Fax <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission <br /> VIA: Christopher J. Russo, City Manager <br /> FROM: Susan Simpson, Cultural and Community Services Director <br /> DATE: 6/20/2013 <br /> RE: Partnership in the Prestige Cultural Series 2013 - 2014 with <br /> Florida International University and Performance Donation to <br /> the Florida International University School of Music <br /> RECOMMENDATION: <br /> It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution to <br /> partner with Florida International University (FIU) as a sponsor to present the <br /> "Prestige Cultural Series at Biscayne Bay Campus 2013 - 2014" in the donation <br /> amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) as well as a Performance Donation to <br /> the Florida International University (FIU) School of Music in the amount of Fifteen <br /> Thousand Dollars ($15,000). <br /> REASONS: <br /> In partnership with Florida International University (FIU), the Prestige Cultural <br /> Series program provides 5 culturally rich events for the community at an <br /> affordable price. These programs benefit the the students and programs on the <br /> Biscayne Bay Campus, through the BBC Excellence Fund and the FIU School of <br /> Music. <br /> Additionally, through student and faculty performances, FIU will bring 4 programs <br /> directly to Sunny Isles Beach through the Four Seasons Cultural Series. This <br /> program, produced by the City through the Cultural and Community Services <br /> Department, provides opportunities for students to gain more performance <br /> experience and City residents are offered quality shows at an affordable price. <br /> The Performance Donation amount of $15,000 will benefit the FIU School of <br /> Agenda Item No.IOD <br /> Date 6/20/2013 <br /> 95 <br />