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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
BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS 2012 - 2013" PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING
A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS
OF FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU), IN THE
AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00); 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 (FIU)
has invited the City to become a co- partner in the FIU Prestige Cultural Series at BBC 2012 -
2013 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 five events: 1) An Opera
Matinee at BBC; 2) Musical Theater Scenes at Sunny Isles Beach; 3) A Piano Concert at BBC;
and 4) A Gourmet Wine & Food Luncheon with FIU's Graduate String Quartet at BBC; and
WHEREAS, the partnership between the City and FIU 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 (FIU).
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
$5,000.00 to Biscayne Bay Campus of FIU for the Prestige Cultural Series at BBC 2012 - 2013.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July 2012.
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ATTEST:
Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
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Attorney
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Mayor Norman S. Edelcup
Vice Mayor Lewis J. Thaler
Commissioner Isaac Aelion
Commissioner Jeanette Gatto
Commissioner George "Bud" Scholl
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FlUFLORIDA Biscayne Bay Campus
INTERNATIONAL
U NIVERSITY Office of the Vice Provost
The Prestige Cultural Series
Featuring Florida International University's
School of Music
In partnership with the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Lexus of North Miami, Bal Harbour Village, the Town of
Golden Beach, area businesses, and individual sponsors, we present 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 will include four events: 1) An Opera Matinee 2) Musical Theater Scenes 3) Piano
Concert with Students and Alumni and 4) A Gourmet Wine and Food Pairing Luncheon with FIU's Graduate
String Quartet. All performances will feature the artistry of students from FIU's School of Music. Tickets to all
events will be available to the public.
We continue to offer quality public education to over 8,000 students, many who live within a 25 mile radius of
the campus. We also have many other amenities available to our community neighbors — an extensive research
library, recreation by the bay, lifelong learning classes, beautiful bike paths, and engaging lectures and speakers.
We, therefore, respectfully request $5000 as a donation to support this 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
Event
Sponsors
Admission Fee
1
AN OPERA MATINEE — Featuring the students of the FIU Opera
Bal Harbour
$20pp
Workshop performing a variety of arias and ensembles by the world's
Village
greatest opera composers. 4:30pm, Sunday, December 2, 2012.
Mary Ann Wolfe Theater, Biscayne Bay Campus.
Meet the artists at a post - reception.
2
MUSICAL THEATER SCENES — Featuring music theater students
City of Sunny
$20pp
from FIU. Hosted by the City of Sunny Isles Beach in the Norman S.
Isles Beach
$1 Opp
Edelcup SIB Community School - 7:30pm Saturday, January 19, 2013
For SIB residents
Meet the artists at a post - reception.
3
A PIANO CONCERT — Featuring current piano students and alumni
Town of
$20pp
performing works of leading composers from the renaissance to the
Golden Beach
present. Mary Ann Wolfe Theater, Biscayne Bay Campus
4:30pm Sunday, February 10, 2013
Meet the artists at a post - reception
4
A GOURMET WINE & FOOD LUNCHEON WITH FIU's
Lexus of
$50pp
GRADUATE STRING QUARTET - Students plan, create and serve a 3-
North Miami
course gourmet meal. Featuring a performance by FIU's Graduate String
Quartet. Kovens Conference Center, Biscayne Bay Campus
11:30am seating, Thursday, March 21, 2013.
We continue to offer quality public education to over 8,000 students, many who live within a 25 mile radius of
the campus. We also have many other amenities available to our community neighbors — an extensive research
library, recreation by the bay, lifelong learning classes, beautiful bike paths, and engaging lectures and speakers.
We, therefore, respectfully request $5000 as a donation to support this 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
The City of unny istes Beach WM be in-cluded on aU literature that is used f6r ticket sales and promotion of aU
events. You will be the Presenting Sponsor of the January 19, 2013 Musical Theater Scenes to be held at
the Norman S. Edelcup SIB Community School. Your sponsorship will enable any resident of Sunny Isles Beach
to attend the first three events at the discounted price of $10 per person, and receive a $10 discount on the
Gourmet Luncheon event.
Thank you for your ongoing support. We appreciate our partnership between the City of Sunny Isles Beach
and FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus.
Best regards,
Jan L. Solomon
Director of Development
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 Community Services Director
DATE: 7/19/2012
RE: Partnership in the Prestige Cultural Series 2012 -2013 with Florida
International University
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution to partner
with Florida International University to present the "Prestige Cultural Series at Biscayne
Bay Campus 2012 - 2013" in the dontation amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000).
REASONS:
In partnership with Florida International University, this opportunity provides a series of
4 culturally rich events for the community at an affordable price. The events scheduled
for this year include: 1) An Opera Matinee at BBC; 2) Musical Theater Scenes at Sunny
Isles Beach; 3) A Piano Concert at BBC; and 4) A Gourmet Wine & Food Luncheon with
FIU's Graduate String Quartet at BBC.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The requested donation amount is an increase of $2,000 from last year to provide for a
reduction in individual ticket prices to Sunny Isles Beach residents only giving our
residents the added benefit of the City's participation in this program.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding is available upon approval of the budget transfer into General Fund account
number 10.511.5490 - Donations.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Backup
Agenda Item No. IOffinDate 7/19/2012
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