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RESOLUTION NO. 2003- ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA FREE
TRADE AREA OF THE AMERICAS' (FTAA) EFFORTS TO PROMOTE
MIAMI AS THE NATURAL LOCATION FOR THE PERMANENT
SECRETARIAT OF THE FREE TRADE AREA OF THE AMERICAS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the recent history of a comprehensive Western Hemispheric free trade zone
began with the Enterprise Initiative for the Americas proposed by President George Bush in
1990, and at the first Summit of the Americas, held in Miami during December of 1994, a 2005
target date was approved for the establishment of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA);
and
WHEREAS, successful negotiation and ratification of such a free trade area would mean
significant reduction of trade barriers and lend impetus to the future dynamics in hemispheric
commerce that would be of great benefit to Florida's economy; and
WHEREAS, during the VII American Business Forum in Quito, Ecuador, Florida Ff AA
delegates explained Miami's business, infrastructure and cultural advantages to Latin American
and Caribbean government representatives; and
WHEREAS, for the first time, a conceptual design of the building that would house the
Ff AA Permanent Secretariat has been designed and presented; and
WHEREAS, Miami is the business capital of the Americas; and
WHEREAS, South Florida is home to 2,100 multicultural companies, 25 Foreign Trade
Offices, and 40 bi-national chambers of commerce; and
WHEREAS, over half of u.s. international trade with Latin America and the Caribbean
flows through Miami; and
WHEREAS, 40 shipping lines through Miami connect 360 ports in 130 countries around
the world, and Miami International Airport is the top u.s. airport for international travelers to
and from Latin America; and
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WHEREAS, the Florida Ff AA is a non-profit corporation, which supports hemispheric
free trade and efforts to bring the permanent Secretariat of the Ff AA to Miami, supported by
Governor Jeb Bush, top state leaders in business and government, Enterprise Florida, Inc.,
individual companies and associations statewide.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Support of the Location. The City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach
supports the location of the Ff AA Permanent Secretariat in Miami, Florida due to many benefits
it will bring in increased trade, business and economic development to all points in the state.
R2003- Miami-Dade League of Cities Appointment of Delegates
Section 2. Direction to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this
resolution to the Miami-Dade County municipalities, Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas,
Dade League of Cities, Governor Jeb Bush, and the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the State
Legislative Committees over international trade, Enterprise Florida, Inc., and the Florida Fr AA,
Inc.
Section 3.
adoption.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
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Vice Mayor Ede1cup
Commissioner Goodman
Commissioner Iglesias
Commissioner Kauffman
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R2003- Miami-Dade League of Cities Appointment of Delegates
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SuNNT Isco City of Sunny Isles Beach
City Commission
David Sanson,Mayor
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17070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250 Norman S.Edelcup,Vice Mayor
SunnyIsles Beach,Florida 33160 Gerry Goodman,Commissioner
i Danny Iglesias,Commissioner
U tt Lila Kauffman,Commissioner
et. 'k �. r (305) 947-0650 CityHallChristopher J.Russo,Cay Manager
F FLnr''o (305) 947-315013 BuFaxding Department Lynn M.Dauoheicser,City Attorney
or sup ^ ay (305 949-3113 Fax Jane A.Hines,Acting City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
From: Jane A. Hinesy "" �', lam✓
Acting City Clerk
Date: September 18, 2003
Re: Resolution Promoting Miami as the Natural Location for the Secretariat of the
Free Trade Area of the Americas
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the Resolution promoting Miami as the
Natural Location for the Secretariat of the Free Trade Area of the Americas(FTAA).
REASONS:
The Miami-Dade League of Cities has asked municipalities to consider a resolution supporting
the FTAA's efforts in promoting Miami as the Natural Location for the Secretariat of the Free
Trade Area of the Americas. Mayor David Samson and Vice Mayor Edelcup are sponsoring this
Resolution due to the many benefits it will bring in increased trade, business and economic
development to all points in Florida.