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Home My WebLink AboutReso 2008-1293 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, NOMINATING THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH FOR THE "FLORIDA CITY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD" THROUGH THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECCESARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TERMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities, Inc., provides awards for the past year recognizing and honoring outstanding cities, citizens, and city leaders through their Florida Cities of Excellence Awards Program; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach wishes to nominate the City for the 2008 Florida City of Excellence A ward; and WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach was incorporated in 1997; and WHEREAS, within a short period of time, the City has been transformed from a sleepy coastal community to a major luxury resort community; and WHEREAS, members of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach have shown initiative, integrity, vision, innovation, leadership and commitment to its citizens and visitors during their tenure on the City Commission; and WHEREAS, under the leadership of Mayor Norman S. Ede1cup, the City realized its state-of-the-art, technologically-advanced K-8 school scheduled to open in August 2008 in Sunny Isles Beach for its 1,500 students, adjacent to the Pelican Community Park, including the new Community Center and baseball field which can be used for recreational purposes associated with the school; and WHEREAS, Mayor Norman S. Edelcup and Commission have sponsored legislation to ensure and preserve the integrity of the City's budget, Land Development Regulations, Historic Preservation Board Standards, to name a few; and WHEREAS, Mayor Norman S. Ede1cup and City Commission understanding the importance of open space/park land for a community resulted in the creation of the City's new Heritage Park, and Bella Vista Bay Park, for the use and enjoyment of residents and visitors to the City, envisioning more parks and open space for this City; and WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach would be a deserving recipient of the Florida City of Excellence A ward because of the many accomplishments this past year for the betterment of the residents and visitors of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Nomination for the 2008 Florida Cities of Excellence Award. The City of Sunny Isles Beach is hereby nominated for the 2008 Florida City of Excellence A ward. R2008- Fla League Of Cities Nomination For 2008 Fla Cities Of Excellence A ward Page 1 01'2 Section 2. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate the terms of this resolution. Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this I ih day of July 2008. ATTEST: ~~'~ Jane A. Hines, C, CIty Clerk Attorney Moved by: c.c~ SC.\-\OLL- Seconded by: ~a VY\50Y -rH~cc.e.. Vote: '5 - 0 Mayor Ede1cup Vice Mayor Thaler Commissioner Brezin Commissioner Goodman Commissioner Scholl v V V V v-- (Yes) (Yes) (Yes) (Yes) (Yes) (No) (No) (No) (No) (No) R2008- Fla League Of Cities Nomination For 2008 Fla Cities Of Excellence Award Page 2 of2 Florida Cities of Excellence Award Rules and Instructions Page 1 of 1 Tuesday. July 8,2008 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF C ....IES, INC. Who we are I I am a I I'm looking for I Member Database I Contact Us I Search I Site Index I Home Services Menu > General Information > Affiliates > Awards > C2M Login > Civic Education > Conferences/Training > Departments > Events Calendar > Financial Services > Insurance Services > International Relations > Legal Services > Legislative/Advocacy > Links > Local/Regional Leagues > Publications > Technology Services r- Florida Cities of Excellence Awards Program Rules and Instructions 1. The Florida Cities of Excellence Award Program is open to Florida cities, towns and villages that are current members of the Florida League of Cities. 2. Nominations must be received by August 11,2008. Send to the: Florida League of Cities, Inc. Attn: Florida Cities of Excellence 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 (32301 )P.O. Box 1757 Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757 3. Only one nomination per packet. 4. No faxes or e-mails, please. 5. Each city may submit nominees in multiple categories; however, only one nomination per city per award category can be accepted. 6. Winners from the previous Florida Cities of Excellence Awards programs are not eligible to be nominated in the same category they previously won, but they may be nominated for other categories. 7. The nomination material for the Mayor of the Year, Council Member of the Year, City Employee of the Year, City Manager of the Year, City Clerk of the Year, City Attorney of the Year, City Finance Official of the Year, and City Citizen of the Year categories should reflect the nominees' exemplary efforts and service during the prior year only (not for lifetime achievement). 8. Please submit one original nomination packet and eight copies (including supportive information). Please do not staple nomination packets or use presentation folders. 9. Narratives should be typed (or printed in black ink) double-spaced on white 8.5" x 11" paper. No more than 1 ,200 words. Please include a word count. 1 O. Supportive material is limited to 10 8.5" x 11" pages (single-sided only). 11. The judges reserve the right not to award a winner in every category. 12. Finalists will be announced in early October 2008, and the awards will be presented on Friday, November 21, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hotel during the Awards Luncheon. 13. Following the announcement of finalists in early October, the contact person listed on the OQmiuCltiQIl fgrm will be asked to send a color photograph (either hard copy or digital) of the finalist, along with a 50-word or less summary of the narrative (100 words for the Mayor of the Year and Florida City of Excellence Award finalists). This information will be used in League publications and during the Awards Luncheon. In addition, for finalists in the Mayor of the Year and Florida City of Excellence Award categories, the city will submit a video presentation that will be featured at the awards ceremony. For more information, <:;licls_bere or call the Florida League of Cities at (850) 222-9684. Sack to..ELoric!i:l....Cities.otE)(<:;eHenceAwards Home Security and Privacy Terms of Use http://www.flcities.com/muniJules.asp 7/8/2008 Florida City of Excellence Award Criteria Page 1 of 1 Tuesday. July 8, 2008 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. Who we are I I am a I I'm looking for I Member Database I Contact Us I Search I Site Index I Home Services Menu > General Information > Affiliates > Awards > C2M Login > Civic Education > Conferences/Training > Departments > Events Calendar > Financial Services > Insurance Services > International Relations > Legal Services > Legislative/Advocacy > Links :> Local/Regional Leagues > Publications > Technology Services r- Florida City of Excellence Award Criteria The Florida City of Excellence Award recognizes overall excellence in a city government. Nominations for the award must be made by a majority vote of the nominated city's council/commission. <Inn 0' UCI1.LIHa In the narrative and supportive materials, show how the nominated city excelled in: . Governance/Administration - efficiency; effectiveness; performance measures . City Leadership - a collaborative and collegial team . Intergovernmental Cooperation - partnerships and joint programs . Citizen Outreach and Involvement - a sense of "city-hood" among all parts of the city; opportunities and encouragement for citizen participation . Technology - implementing tools to aid employees and citizens . Innovative Programs and Services - reflecting the goals and overall mission . Fiscal Management - accountability; effective communication of the city's financial condition Back to Florida Cities of Excellence Awards Home Security and Privacy Terms of Use http://www.flcities.com/muni_cityexcellence.asp 7/8/2008 2008 Florida Cities of Excellence Awards Program ~ Nomination Form Category (Please check one) See Award Criteria for more information. Please print or type. One nomination per page. o FLORIDA CITY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD Name of Municipality Nominated City of Sunny Isles Beach Nominated by Commissioner Roslyn Brezin (Name of City /lown/Village) o CITY SPIRIT AWARD Name of Municipality Nominated Nominated Project Nominated by (Name of City /lown/Village) o MAYOR OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Nominated by (Name of City /lown/Village) o COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Nominated by (Name of City /lown/Village) o CITY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Title Nominated by Department (Name of City /lown/Village) o CITY MANAGER OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Nominated by (Name of City /lown/Village) o CITY CLERK OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Nominated by (Name of City /lown/Village) o CITY ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Nominated by (Name of City /lown/Village) o CITY FINANCE OFFICIAL (DIRECTOR OR OFFICER) OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Nominated by (Name of City /lown/Village) o CITY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Nominated by (Name of City /lown/Village) [OVER] TO: FROM: DATE: RE: City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33 160 (305) 947-0606 City Hall (305) 949-3 II 3 Fax (305) 947-2150 Building Department (305) 947-5 I 07 Fax City Commission Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor Lewis J. Thaler, Vice Mayor Roslyn Brezin, Commissioner Gerry Goodman, Commissioner George "Bud" Seholl, Commissioner A. John Szerlag, City Manager Hans Ottinot, City Attorney Jane A. Hines, City Clerk MEMORANDUM The Honorable City Commission, Roslyn Brezin, Commissioner ih .13#~ July 17,2008 Nomination of Sunny Isles Beach as Florida City of Excellence RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution nominating Sunny Isles Beach for Florida City of Excellence for the Florida League of Cities 5th Annual Florida Cities of Excellence Awards Program. REASONS: The Florida League of Cities, Inc. is seeking nominations for its fifth annual Florida Cities of Excellence Awards Program. The goal of the program is to focus public attention on the countless good things cities and individuals do to improve the quality of life in Florida. The Florida City of Excellence award recognizes overall excellence in a city government. Criteria include excellence in governance/administration; city leadership; intergovernmental cooperation; citizen outreach and involvement; technology; innovative programs and services; and fiscal management. Sunny Isles Beach has major accomplishments in all of these categories, and they include a city-wide document imaging program; GovQA; state/county/city interlocal agreements; a private partnership for the revitalization of the Newport Fishing Pier; a public partnership for the construction of a state-of-the- art K-8 community school; and an award-winning Budget document. For these accomplishments and more, I hereby nominate the City of Sunny Isles Beach for Florida City of Excellence for the Florida League of Cities 5th Annual Florida Cities of Excellence A wards Program. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Nominators must return a short narrative and up to ten (10) pages of supportive information to the Florida League of Cities by August I I, 2008 for each individual or city nominated. Further, nominations must be approved by a majority vote of the City Commission and be certified by the City Clerk. The winners will be announced in Orlando on November 21, 2008. Funding available: Approval: Agenda Item No.: Finance Department City Manager 7-11- 08 Commission Meeting Date: