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RESOLUTION NO. 2009- ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE "PRESTIGE CULTURAL SERIES AT
BISCA YNE BAY CAMPUS 2009-2010" PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING
A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE BISCA YNE BAY CAMPUS
OF FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FlU), IN THE
AMOUNT OF TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($2,500.00); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION:
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach is committed in participating and informing
its residents of cultural events and activities taking place in and around our community; and
WHEREAS, the Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) of Florida International University (FlU)
has invited the City to become a co-partner in the FlU Prestige Cultural Series at BBC 2009 -
2010 to engage our community in outstanding cultural experiences in the educational setting of
the Biscayne Bay Campus; and
WHEREAS, the Prestige Cultural Series at BBC will include four events: 1) a Classical
Music Performance at BBC; 2) a Scholarly Debate and Panel Discussion at BBC; 3) a Gourmet
Wine-Pairing Luncheon at BBC; and 4) Opera and Musical Theater in Concert at Sunny Isles
Beach; and
WHEREAS, the partnership between the City and FlU is mutually beneficial to our
residents and visitors, and it can be incorporated into the City's existing Cultural Events
Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval of Partnership. The City Commission hereby approves the partnership
between the City and Florida International University (FlU).
Section 2. Authority of City Manager. The City Commission directs the City Manager to do
all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution, which includes but is not limited to donating
$2,500.00 to Biscayne Bay Campus of FlU for the Prestige Cultural Series at BBC 2009 - 2010.
Section 3.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of June 2009.
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FLORIDA
INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY
Biscayne Bay Campus
Proposal for the Prestige Cultural Series at BBC 2009 - 2010
In partnership with the City of Sunny Isles Beach, (and other municipalities) we propose the following
series of events to engage our community in outstanding cultural experiences in the educational
setting of the Biscayne Bay Campus.
The Prestige Cultural Series at BBC will include four events: 1) a Classical Music performance, 2) a
Scholarly Debate and Panel Discussion, 3) a Gourmet Wine-pairing Luncheon, and, 4) Opera and
Musical Theater in concert (to be held in Sunny Isles Beach).
The events will be open to the all of the residents of the sponsoring communities and to donors of the
Biscayne Bay Campus.
Event Approximate Cost Nominal
Admission Fee
1 CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE - A musical $500 room rental + AV $20pp
performance by an FlU or local performer in FlU's $2500 performance fee
Mary Ann Wolfe Theater, Biscayne Bay Campus- $500 piano rental/tuning
7pm, Tuesday, November 3 or 10, 2009. Light $200 coffee
refreshments will be served following the Pastries donated by Cost co
performance.
2 SCHOLARLY DEBATE AND PANEL DISCUSSION- $500 honoraria $5pp
Topic: Democratic Transitions of Power in the $500 room rental +AV
Middle East. Audience interaction is encouraged. $200 coffee
Mary Ann Wolfe Theater, Biscayne Bay Campus- Pastries donated by Costco
7pm, Thursday, December 3, 2009. Light
refreshments will be served following the
performance.
3 A GOURMET WINE-PAIRING LUNCHEON - $500 wine $30pp
Students plan, create and serve a 3-course gourmet
meal, which includes a salad, warm bread, choice of
two entrees, iced tea, dessert and coffee/tea. The
wine-pairing, which will be hosted by FlU's Harvey
R. Chaplin Eminent Professor Barry Gump, will be
paired with a unique selection of three wines.
Limited to 60 people. School of Hospitality, Biscayne
Bay Campus 12:00pm, date TBA in late Jan. 2010
4 OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATER IN CONCERT- $2500 performance fee paid $15pp -
Young vibrant singers of The Lyric Orchestra will from ticket sales handled by Residents of
perform favorite arias from beloved operas and SIB SIB;
exhilarating musical theater pieces. At a location in Refreshments compliments of $20pp others
Sunny Isles Beach - 7pm, early March 2010. SIB
Refreshments will be served following.
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We respectfully request a $2500 sponsorship from the City of Sunny Isles Beach to launch this new initiative
on the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. Together we will provide a much needed
service to our communities - quality cultural activities and experiences at an affordable price. All net proceeds
will benefit the students and programs on the Biscayne Bay Campus, through our BBC Excellence Fund and the
Biscayne Bay Scholars Fund.
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to an ongoing partnership between the City of Sunny Isles
Beach and FlU's Biscayne Bay Campus.
Best regards,
Jan L. Solomon
Development Officer
Office of the Vice Provost
Florida International University
Biscayne Bay Campus
3000 N.E. 151st Street
North Miami, Florida 33181
305 919-4008
jsolomon@fiu.edu
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM:
Susan Simpson, Cultural and Human Services Director
DATE:
6/18/2009
RE:
A Resolution to Partner with Florida International University In the
Prestige Cultural Series 2009-2010
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission consider the attached resolution to
partner with Florida International University to provide the "Prestige Cultural
Series at Biscayne Bay Campus 2009-2010" in the donation amount of Two
Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500).
REASONS:
It is the desire of the City to provide residents and visitors with opportunities for
culturally enriched programs that are convenient and reasonably priced. In
partnership with FlU, this series will include 4 events as follows: a Classical
Musical Performance at BBC, a Scholarly Debate and Panel Discussion at BBC,
a Gourmet Wine-Pairing Luncheon at BBC, and the finale, an Opera and Musical
Theater in Concert in Sunny Isles Beach. This donation, along with others, will
keep the costs to attendees reasonable thereby making it accessible to all.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Further in-kind partnership will include marketing the event to Sunny Isles Beach
residents and providing free shuttle transportation to and from the events at FlU
Biscayne Bay Campus.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding is available in Account # 10.511.5490, Donations.
A TT ACHMENTS:
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