HomeMy WebLinkAboutK-13 Resolution: PassportsCity of .~Vliami ~ard~ens
1515-200 NW 167`" Street
Miami Gardens, Florida 33169
Mayor Shirley Gibson
Vice Mayor Barbara Watson
Councilman Melvin L. Bratton
Councilman Aaron Campbell Jr.
Councilwoman Sharon Pritchett
Councilman Oscar Braynon II
Councilman Andr~ Williams
Aqenda Cover Paae
Date: December 12, 2007
Fiscal Impact: No ^ Yes X Public hearing ^ Quasi-Judicial ^
(If yes, explain in Staff Summary) Ordinance ^ Resolution X
Funding Source: N/A 1st Reading ^ 2nd Reading ^
Contract/P.O. Requirement: Yes No X Advertising requirement: Yes No X
Sponsor Name/Department:
Vice-Mayor, Barbara Watson
Title
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
CLERK AND CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL
STEPS IN ORDER FOR THE CITY TO IMPLEMENT A
PASSPORT PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
History: A passport requirement for international traveling as mandated by the Homeland
Security makes it necessary for the City of Miami Gardens to implement this service to its
citizens. It is recommended that the City Clerk and City Manager handle and implement this
confidential process of passport applications program in the City. This will benefit the Citizens
of Miami Gardens in having convenient access in obtaining their passports for traveling.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing the City
Clerk and City Manager to negotiate and execute an authorization to implement a Passport
Program in the city of Miami Gardens.
K-13) CONSENT AGENDA
Implement Passport Application Processing
Process
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To obtain a passport for the first time:
/ DS-11 application
/ Proof of U.S. Citizenship
/ 2 identical passport color photos
/ Government issued identification
/ Fees
ROUTINE SERVICE (Passport receipt within 46 weeks)
^ Adults (16 yrs. old and older) 97
^ Minors (under the age of 16) 82
EXPEDITED SERVICE (Passport receipt within approximately 3 weeks)
^ Adults (16 yrs. old and older) 157
^ Minors (under the age of 16j 142
For all minors under 14 years old:
• Minors must establish proof of citizenship AND proof of relationship.
~ Each minor child shall appear in person.
• All applications for children under 14 require both parents to be present or
applying parent must provide absent parent notarized consent.
• Certified U.S. birth certificate/Report of Birth Abroad showing parents' names
All minors between the ages of 14 and 17:
Each minor child must appear in person. For security reasons parental consent
may be requested. If the child does not have proper identification, a parent must
accompany the child and present identification.
To renew vour passport:
Do you qualify for a Passport Renewal? YES, if you:
/ Already have a passport that is not damaged; AND
/ Passport was issued within the past 15 years; AND
/ You were at least 16 years of age when passport was issued; AND
/ You still have the same name as in the previous passport presented for renewal
(or you can legally document your name change).
Do you meet the requirements? If YES, you may:
Apply on a DS-82 application
Present 2 identical passport color photos
You must submit your most recently issued passport in good condition
/ Fees
^ ROUTINE SERVICE 67 (Passport receipt within 46 weeks)
^ EXPEDITED SERVICE 127 (Passport receipt within approximately 3 weeks)
RESOLUTION No. 2007-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS IN ORDER FOR THE CITY
TO IMPLEMENT A PASSPORT PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
1 WHEREAS, recently, the State Department has amended the Rules and
2 Regulations regarding passports, and
3 WHEREAS, it is now more incumbent upon U.S. residents to obtain passports
4 than it has been in the past in light of the fact that certain International destinations are
5 requiring that passports be obtained before travel, wherein, in years past, passports
6 were not required to travel to those destinations, and
7 WHEREAS, the City would like to ensure that its residents are given an
8 opportunity to apply for and receive their passports locally,
9 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
10 OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
11 Section 1. ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
12 paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
13 made a specific part of this Resolution.
14 Section 2. AUTHORIZATION: This authorizes the City Clerk and the City
15 Manager to take any and all steps necessary to establish a passport program in the City
16 of Miami Gardens.
17 Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately
18 upon its final passage.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 2007.
SHIRLEY GIBSON, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
RONETTA TAYLOR, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, ESQ.
City Attorney
SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR BARBARA WATSON
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
VOTE:
Mayor Shirley Gibson (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Barbara Watson (Yes) (No)
Councilman Melvin L. Bratton (Yes) (No)
Councilman Oscar Braynon, II (Yes) (No)
Councilman Aaron Campbell (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Sharon Pritchett (Yes) (No)
Councilman Andre Williams (Yes) (No)
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