HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-031-1213 - Bid Whist Tournament
City of Miami Gardens Agenda Cover Memo Council Meeting Date: February 10, 2010 Item Type: (Enter X in box) Resolution Ordinance Other X Fiscal Impact: (Enter X in box) Yes No Ordinance
Reading: (Enter X in box) 1st Reading 2nd Reading X Public Hearing: (Enter X in box) Yes No Yes No Funding Source: General Fund‐Parks & Recreation Advertising Requirement: (Enter X in
box) Yes No X Contract/P.O. Required: (Enter X in box) Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid #: X Sponsor Name Vice Mayor Oliver Gilbert III Department: Parks and Recreation Department Short Title: A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO PRODUCE THE SECOND ANNUAL BID WHIST TOURNAMENT ON MARCH
18, 2010; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Staff Summary: Background The City of Miami Gardens Parks and Recreation Department offers an
array of programming for residents to engage them in recreation and socialization. One of the the pastimes enjoyed by our residents is the card game Bid Whist. To further support this
pastime, Vice Mayor Gilbert joined efforts with the Parks and Recreation Department to facilitate an inaugural Bid Whist Tournament in 2009. The event was a huge success with 48 teams
participating. Current Situation Vice Mayor Gilbert would like to once again partner with the Parks and Recreation Department to present the second annual Bid Whist Tournament on March
18, 2010 at Calder Race Track, located at 21001 NW 27th Avenue. The proposed event will include: ITEM J-1) CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 2nd Annual Bid Whist Tournament Page 41 of 55
1515 NW 167 Street, Building 5 Suite 200 Miami Gardens, Florida 33169 Bid Whist Tournament, Food and refreshments, Complimentary t‐shirt and giveaway for the first 150 registrants,
Cash prizes for the first, second, and third place teams, Two tickets to Jazz in the Gardens for the fourth place team. While the Bid Whist Tournament is still in the planning
stages, staff estimates it will take approximately $6,000 to execute all program components. This estimated amount is already allocated in the Parks and Recreation budget. Proposed Action:
Vice Mayor Oliver Gilbert recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution, authorizing the City Manager to take any and all steps necessary to implement the second annual
Bid Whist Tournament on March 18, 2010. Attachment: None Page 42 of 55