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RESOLUTION NO. 2008- J ~ 3~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
WITH HOWARD R. MILLER COMMUNICATIONS FOR PUBLIC
RELA TIONS SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($66,000.00), ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE
THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach Commission is desirous of continuing its
partnership with the Sunny Isles Beach Resort Association in marketing and promoting Sunny Isles
Beach domestically and internationally; and
WHEREAS, Howard R. Miller Communications worked successfully with the City and the
Resort Association last fiscal year, and has expressed their ability to continue promoting the City
with branding, image publicity and tourism dollars; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to enter into an agreement with Howard R. Miller
Communications for public relations services, in an amount not to exceed Sixty-Six Thousand
Dollars ($66,000.00), attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval of Agreement. The Agreement with Howard R. Miller Communications fo~
Public Relations Services, in an amount not to exceed Sixty-Six Thousand Dollars ($66,000.00),
attached hereto as Exhibit "A", be, and the same, is hereby approved.
Section 2.
Authority of Mayor. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement.
Section 3. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all
things necessary to effectuate the terms of the Resolution.
Section 4
Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective upon adoption.
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ATTEST:
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Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk
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Seconded by: Colft\~ ~ <C- 'Z. I A./
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Mayor Edelcup_J...({Y es)
Vice Mayor Thaler =:12(Yes)
Commissioner Brezin I /' (Yes)
Commissioner Goodman ~Y es)
Commissioner Scholl ~_(Y es)
_(No)
_(No)
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_(No)
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CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH AND
HOW ARD MILLER COMMUNICATIONS
AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. C0809-004
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of 2008, by and
between the CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH (hereinafter referred as to "City") and
HOW ARD MILLER COMMUNICATIONS authorized to do business in the State of Florida
(hereinafter referred to as "Consultant"), whose Federal J.D. # is
RECIT ALS
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WHEREAS, the City is in need of a consultant to provide advertising, marketing and
public relations services for the City of Sunny Isles Beach ("Services"); and
WHEREAS, Consultant has expressed the ability and desire to provide these Services
subject to the terms and conditions contained in its proposal as more fully described in
Attachment "A", which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an Agreement with Consultant to provide the
Services in a total amount not to exceed Sixty-Six Thousand Dollars ($66,000.00).
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants herein
names, the parties agree as follows:
TERMS
1. RECIT ALS: The recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated into this Agreement
and made a part hereof.
2. SERVICES: Consultant agrees to furnish all labor and materials in a good workmanlike
and professional manner and to perform the Services designated in Attachment "A" attached
hereto, and incorporated herein by reference. The Services shall be performed by Consultant to
the full satisfaction of the City. Consultant agrees to have a qualified representative to audit and
inspect the Services provided on a regular basis to ensure all Services are being performed in
accordance with the City's needs and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and shall report to
the City accordingly. Consultant agrees to immediately inform the City via telephone and in
writing of any problems that could cause damage to the City's property, improvements and
persons. Consultant will require its employees to perform their work in a manner befitting the
type and scope of work to be performed. In the event that the Consultant fails to complete the
Services pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and City must undertake the completion of
performance of Services, Consultant agrees to indemnify the City for all costs incurred with
respect to the completion of those Services and any damages the City may suffer as a result of
the Consultant's failure to perform the Services.
3. COMPENSATION. Consultant agrees to provide the services in an amount not to
exceed Sixty-Six Thousand Dollars ($66,000.00). Payment to Consultant for all charges under
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this Agreement shall be in accordance with this Agreement and a proposed fee schedule reflected
in Attachment "A".
Consultant shall submit invoices on a monthly basis within ten (10) days following the end of
each calendar month. City shall pay Consultant only for Services actually performed. The
Consultant shall make no other charges to the City for supplies, labor, taxes. licenses. permits.
overhead or any other expenses or costs unless any such expense or cost is incurred by
Consultant with the prior written approval of the City. If the City disputes any charges on the
invoices, it may make payment of the uncontested amounts and withhold payment on the
contested amounts until they are resolved by agreement with Consultant.
4. UNDISCLOSED CONDITIONS: In the event that undisclosed conditions are
discovered during the performance of this Agreement. the City shall have the right to cancel this
Agreement upon ten (10) days written notice to Consultant. Upon termination. the City may re-
bid the project if the Consultant fails to perform under this Agreement due to the undisclosed
conditions.
5. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS: The parties agree that all documentation and work
product produced pursuant to this Agreement shall become the exclusive property of the City and
shall be provided to the City upon request.
6. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT RELATIONSHIP: It is understood and agreed
that nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to create a partnership. joint venture.
other association, or an employer/employee relationship between the Consultant and the City,
Consultant shall be in the relation of an independent Consultant and is to have entire charge.
control and supervision of the work to be performed hereunder.
7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW: Consultant shall comply with all laws. regulations and
ordinances of any federaL state, or local governmental authority having jurisdiction with respect
to this Agreement ("Applicable Laws") and shall obtain and maintain any and all material
permits, licenses, approvals and consents necessary for the lawful conduct of the activities
contemplated under this Agreement.
Specifically, Consultant shall comply with all applicable conflict of interest prOVISIons as
provided in state statutes, Miami-Dade County Code and the Code of the City of Sunny Isles
Beach (Section 62-16 entitled "Ethics in Public Contracting"). As provided in Section 62-16,
Code of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, the City Commission may terminate this Contract for
violation of the above-referenced ethical standards.
8. INDEMNIFICATION AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY: The Consultant agrees, to
the fullest extent permitted by law. to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its agents,
representatives, officers, directors. officials and employees from and against claims. damages.
losses and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees. arbitration costs, and costs of
appellate proceedings) relating to. arising out of or resulting from any acts. errors, mistakes or
omissions of Consultant, or any of its officers. employees. servants. agents or subcontractor. in
the performance of this Agreement.
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The Consultant's duty to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the City, its agents,
representatives, officers. directors, officials and employees shall arise in connection with any
claim, damage, loss or expense that is attributable to bodily injury: sickness: disease; death; or
injury to impairment, or destruction of tangible property including loss of use resulting
therefrom, caused by any acts, errors. mistakes or omissions related to Consultant's performance
of this Agreement including its officers, employees, servants. agents or subcontractors. or any
other person for whose acts, errors, mistakes or omissions the Consultant may be legally liable.
The parties agree that ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100,00) represents specific consideration
to the Consultant for the indemnification set forth in this Agreement.
The Consultant hereby acknowledges receipt of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100,00) and
other good and valuable consideration from the City in exchange for giving the City the
indemnification provided herein.
9. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit
of the City and to any and all of its successors and assigns. whether by merger, consolidation,
transfer of substantially all assets or any similar transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this
Agreement is personal to the Consultant and it may not. either directly or indirectly. assign its
rights or delegate its obligations to City hereunder without first obtaining the City's consent in
writing. Any such attempted assignment or delegation shall be deemed of no legal force and
effect whatsoever.
10. TERM: Subject to the provisions relating to the termination of this Agreement as set
forth hereunder, the term of this Agreement shall commence on October 15, 2008. and shall end
on October 15, 2009. as more fully described in Attachment "A", The term of this Agreement
may be extended for an additional term at the option of the City. Payment will be made only for
work completed to the satisfaction of the City. Consultant is to commence performance of work
on the Commencement Date and continue in a diligent manner until work is complete,
Consultant acknowledges that compliance with the commencement and completion schedule is
the essence of this Agreement. The terms of Sections 7 and 8 entitled "Compliance with Law"
and "Indemnification and Waiver of Liability" respectively. shall survive termination of this
Agreement.
I I. TERMINATION:
A. Termination for Cause, If~ through any cause within the reasonable control the
Consultant shall fail to fulfill in a timely manner or otherwise violate any of the covenants.
agreements or stipulations material to this agreement, the City shall have the right to
terminate the services then remaining to be performed. Prior to the exercise of its option to
terminate for cause, the City shall notify the Consultant of its violation of the particular terms
of the agreement and grant Consultant ten (10) days to cure such default. If the default
remains uncured after ten (10) days the City may terminate this agreement.
(i). In the event of termination. all finished and unfinished documents. data
and other work product prepared by Consultant (and sub consultant(s)) shall be delivered
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(i). In the event of termination, all finished and unfinished documents, data
and other work product prepared by Consultant (and sub consultant(s)) shall be delivered
to the City and the City shall compensate the Consultant for all services satisfactorily
performed prior to the date of termination, as provided in Paragraph 3 herein.
(ii). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not be relieved of
liability to the City for damages sustained by it by virtue of a breach of the agreement by
Consultant and the City may reasonably withhold payments to Consultant for the
purposes of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the City from the
Consultant is determined.
B. Termination for Convenience of City. The City may, for its convenience and
without cause terminate the services then remaining to be performed at any time by given written
notice which shall become effective ten (10) days following receipt by Consultant. The terms of
Paragraph 11 A(i) and (ii) shall be applicable hereunder.
C. Termination for Insolvency. The City also reserves the right to terminate the
remaining services to be performed in the event the Consultant is placed either in voluntary or
involuntary bankruptcy or makes any assignment for the benefit of creditors.
12. NOTICES: All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given
under this Agreement by either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be sent (except as
otherwise provided herein) (i) by certified or registered mail, first class postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, (ii) by guaranteed overnight delivery by a nationally recognized courier
service, or (iii) by facsimile with confirmation receipt (with a copy simultaneously sent by
certified or registered mail, first class postage prepaid, return receipt requested or by overnight
delivery by traditionally recognized courier service), addressed to such party as follows:
If to the City: A. John Szerlag With a copy to:
City Manager Hans Ottinot
City of Sunny Isles Beach City Attorney
18070 Collins A venue City of Sunny Isles Beach
Fourth Floor 18070 Collins A venue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 Fourth Floor
Tel: (305) 792-1701 Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
33160
Tel: (305) 792-1702
If to the Consultant: Howard R. Miller, President
Howard R. Miller Communications
1175 N.E. 125th Street
Suite 618
North Miami, Florida 33161
Tel: 305- 573-0882
13. GOVERNING LAW: The validity of this Agreement and the interpretation and
performance of all of its terms shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the
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State of Florida, without regard to principles of conflict of laws thereof. The location of any
legal action or proceeding commenced under or pursuant to this Agreement shall be in Miami-
Dade County, Florida.
14. ARBITRATION: It is the intention of the parties that whenever possible, if a dispute or
controversy arises hereunder then such dispute or controversy shall be settled by arbitration in
accordance with the procedures, rules and regulations of the American Arbitration Association.
The decision rendered by the Arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties and judgment
upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
Arbitration shall be held in Miami-Dade County, Florida. All costs of arbitration and attorneys'
fees incurred by the parties shall be paid by the non-prevailing party or, if neither party prevails
on the whole, each party shall be responsible for a portion of the costs of arbitration and their
respective attorneys' fees as may be determined by the court on confirmation.
15. MISCELLANEOUS:
A. In the event any provIsIon of this Agreement is found to be void and
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement
shall nevertheless be binding upon the parties with the same effect as though the void or
unenforceable provisions had been severed and deleted.
B. This Agreement may be executed in multiple identical counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original for all purposes.
C. This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof, and it shall supersede all previous and contemporaneous oral
and written negotiations, commitments, agreements and understandings relating hereto.
D. Any modification of this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and
signed by the parties to this Agreement.
E. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid or enforceable unless
such waiver is in writing and signed by the party granting such waiver.
16. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS: The terms and conditions in this Agreement
supersede any other conflicting provisions that are contained in any other document, including
but not limited to any attachments hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day
and year first written above.
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HOWARD R. MILLER
COMMUNICATIONS
AGENCY SERVICES AGREEMENT
This is a public relations/marketing consultation agreement made this 15th day of October 2008,
by and between Howard R. Miller Communications, Inc. (HRMC), whose principal offices are
at 1175 NE 1251h Street, Suite 618, North Miami, Florida 33161 (hereinafter referred to as
Agency), and the City of Sunny Isles Beach Florida, whose offices is located at 18070 Collins
A ve, Sunny Isles Beach, FL., 33160 (hereinaftcr referred to as Client).
I. Terms of Appointment
Agency shall serve as marketing counsel for Client for the period from October 15,2008
to October 15,2009
II. Agency Compensation
Agency compensation for consultation account services will be based on a one year service
contract totaling $61,500 (sixty-one thousand dollars), which will include account services and
time of all HRMC senior executives, and clerical staff and an additional $4,500 to promote main
annual events including: Jazz Fest & OSS (see section VII for payment schedule). The agency
yearly contract compensation totaling $66,000 (sixty-six thousand dollars) will be payable in the
form of a monthly retainer of $5,500. Any creative services (see section IV) if requested, will be
estimated and priced on a per project basis.
The agency will provide the client with the following consultation services;
III. Sunny Isles Beach and the Sunny Isles Beach Resort Association
A) Advertising Program
I. Assist in the development of overall brand position's
platform for the Sunny Isles Beach Miami - "Florida's Riviera."
2. Determine the primary and secondary consumcr target markets
for Sunny Isles Beach tourism including: upscale domestic and international
travelers, upscale rctirees, and niche markets such as the gay &
lesbian.
2.1) Determinc the markets to reach local residents on special events or
other items of importance
B) Marketing Program
I, Assist Alyce I-Ianson, Administrative Services Director of SIB and Ibis Romero,
Executivc Director of SIBRA in the development of an overall outline marketing plan
for the Sunny Isles Beach and/or the Resort Association.
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2. Develop objectives and strategies of achievement to build general
awareness with the trade, travel media and upscale domestic and
international travelers and local residents.
2.1 Continually monitor and update marketing objectives and strategies
of achievement to ensure a continuous growth of potential market
share for domestic and international tourists.
2.2 Develop, implement and monitor overall budgetary parameters for
the Association's annual marketing campaign.
2.3 Continually monitor and update strategies of achievement to build more
awareness in SIB and the South Florida Area.
3.) Attend and participate in strategic planning meetings with Ibis Romero, Association
Executive Director and key Association meetings.
4) Attend and participate in strategic planning meeting with Alyce Hanson or any other
City Official, as requested.
C) Public Relations
1. General Awareness and Publicity Program for SIBRA
HRMC will develop a comprehensive bilingual! consumer, travel
and trade public relations/ publicity plan to be integrated with the
overall marketing program for the Sunny Isles Beach Resort
Association. The following are possible components and services
of the public relations program:
1.1 Develop an editorial calendar targeting the appropriate
editors and writers of all business/lifestyle/travel (trade and
consumer) media outlets.
1.1.1) Proactive year-round media pitching for
coverage
1.2 Provide press materials to publications with appropriate editorial
opportunities, implement follow-up campaign to obtain placements.
1.3 Development of basic Sunny Isles press kit including: history, map,
information on hotels, restaurants and attractions as well as a brand
positioning statement. Write press materials including fact sheets,
bios, feature articles, and news releases.
1.4 Travel trade/ Travel Consumer media releases - write and distribute
(with client approval) monthly media updates on Sunny Isles Beach
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news (chefs, awards etc) special promotions and general news
information,
1.5) Key message development - develop key positioning talking
points and training (if necessary) for our media spokespeople and
industry partners.
1.6) Update existing crisis plan in case of an emergency such as a
hurricane or other disaster.
1.7) Media Representative - HRMC will handle all print and
electronic media queries regarding travel and tourism for the
association.
1.8) Liaison with strategic industry partners including; GMCYB,
Visit Florida, local chambers, state agencies, city, hotel, and other
association members.
1.9) Provision of press materials for key trade shows and missions (i.e.
GMCYB's New York November Show and reception, Annual Pow
Wow conference (May) and American Travel Writers in October.
Please note that if HRMC staff is requested to attend any shows, an
individual project fee will be negotiated.
2.0) Development and coordination for media visits and press fams
provided by association partners such as participating hotel members.
GMCYB, and others, Please note that if HRMC is requested
to organize and develop additional destination specific Sunny Isles
Beach Resort Association fams, there will be additional project fees
negotiated, above and beyond the basic monthly retainer.
2. General Awareness and Publicity Programs for Sunny Isles Beach
2.1) HRMC will develop a public relations plan to promote events and items of
interest to the residents of SIB as well as the local South Florida Community
2.1.1. This will include the writing of press materials and proactive
year-round media pitching for coverage.
3. Develop a community outreach and special events program that will target major
civic, business and consumer groups:
· Broward and Ft. Lauderdale Chambers of Commerce
· Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
· Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce
· Broward Committee of 100
· Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
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· Leadership Broward/Emerge Broward Young
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· Elite Broward Cultural Arts Organization
· South Florida Society of Travel Agents
· Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
IV. Creative Services
Any creative project requested (i.e. advertising development) will be estimated and
submitted for approval by either Ibis Romero or Alyce Hanson. Upon approval,
projects will be invoiced separately.
V. Advertisin2 Media Services
As appropriate, Agency will coordinate all media advertising placements ensuring
adherence to standards, provide budget information and maintain good relations with
media representatives on Client's behalf. Agency will alert Client of any special
media or value added opportunities that may arise. All media invoices will be billed to
and paid by Client. Agency will administer, schedule, place, and process requested
media.
VI. Confidentiality of Information
I) It shall be the Agency's duty not to discuss any confidential
information entrusted to the Agency on the Client's behalf.
2) All research and documents done on the Client's behalf~ and paid for
by Client, shall remain confidential to the client.
VII. Payment Schedule
· Budget
The budget to provide these aforementioned services will be a yearly contract totaling
$66,000 (sixty-six thousand dollars); this shall include executive and professional
staffing to service this account.
Creative design services if requested will be billed on a per- project basis.
The fee schedule for the monthly retainer is as follows;
- October 2008 $ 5,500
- November 2008 $ 5.500
- December 2008 $ 5,500
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- April 2009
- May 2009
- June 2009
- July 2009
- August 2009
- September 2009
- October 2009
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· Expenses
Out-of-pocket expenses, including but not limited to faxing, long
distance phone calls, postage, photocopying and Federal Express will be
billed separately each month and is due upon receipt. No individual
expense over $25 (twenty five dollars), will be incurred without prior
authorization by either SIB Director Alyce Hanson or SIBRA Executive
Director Ibis Romero.
VIII. Obligation to Media
I) The client shall not require the Agency to undertake any action that would deem
liable to the Agency, or would breach existing contracts between the Agency and
media or suppliers.
2) The Agency shall not be held liable for failure of media or suppliers to meet their
obligations.
IX. Legal Liability and Insurance
I) The rights and liabilities between Agency and Client shall correspond to those
between Agency and the various suppliers,
2) The Agency shall not be liable for delay, omission, or errors, which are found to
be caused by media.
3) The Client will indemnify the Agency against loss incurred as a result of claims
or proceedings brought against the Agency based on media schedules approved
by the Client before publication.
X. Termination of Agreement
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1) Either party to this agreement may terminate it by providing the other party with
60 (sixty) days prior written notice. Client agrees to pay all outstanding monies
due to Agency within 30 (thirty) days from the effective date of termination.
2) Upon termination of this Agreement the Client agrees to complete all
reservations, contracts, etc, which has yet to be used, and were entered into by
the Agency on the Client's behalf.
3) Upon termination of this Agreement, and payment of all items, the Agency
agrees to give reasonable cooperation transferring the account to another agency.
XI. Signatures
This represents the full text of the Agency Services Agreement between the
aforementioned Client and Agency. Upon acceptance and signature of this
agreement the Agency will continue all services.
Approved by:
Name/Title
City of Sunny Isles Beach Representative
Date
Howard R. Miller, President
Howard R. Miller Communications
Date
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
City Commission
Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor
Lewis J. Thaler" Vice Mayor
Roslyn Brezin Commissioner
Gerry Goodman Commissioner
George "Bud" Scholl, Commissioner
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 792-1 565 Fax
(305) 947-2150 Building Department
A. John Szerlag, City Manager
Hans Ottinot, City Attorney
Jane A. Hines, City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and City Commission
A. John Szerlag, City Manager
Doug Haag, Assistant City Manager, Finance Division
Alyce Hanson, Administrative Services Director
October 16, 2008
Resolution Approving an Agreement for Public Relations Services
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution approvmg an
agreement with Howard R. Miller Communications for public relations services.
BACKGROUND:
The City Commission wishes to promote the City of Sunny Isles Beach as a world-class
destination and demonstrate its commitment to this endeavor by funding the cost of hiring a
public relations firm in the amount of $66,000.00 to market and promote Sunny Isles Beach
domestically and internationally.
In 2007/2008, the City worked successfully in partnership with the Sunny Isles Beach Resort
Association with the public relations firm of Howard R. Miller Communications. The attached
Resolution will ensure a seamless and continuous marketing effort by the same public relations
firm.
Funding is provided for in the Adopted Budget FY 08/09 through the Administrative Services
Department Account No.1 0-519-5578.
Funding available:
Finance Department
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Agenda Item No.:
Commission Meeting Date:
City Commission
Norman S, Edelcup
Mayor
Lewis J, Thaler
Vice Mayor
Roslyn Brezin
Commissioner
Gerry Goodman
Commissioner
George "Bud" Scholl
Commissioner
A. John Szerlag
City Manager
Hans Ottinot
City Attorney
Jane A. Hines
City Clerk
November 7, 2008
Howard R. Miller, President
Howard R. Miller Communications
1175N.E.125Street,Suite618
North Miami, Florida 33161
Re: Public Relations Services Agreement
At its regular meeting of October 16, 2008, the City Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2008-1336, which approved the above-referenced agreement
with Howard R. Miller Communications, Inc. Enclosed are an original
agreement and a copy of the approving resolution for your files.
Thank you.
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Priscilla Walker, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Office Manager
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