HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-123-3252 MOU with Ignite Consulting LLC RESOLUTION NO. 2019-123-3252
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST
RESPECTIVELY THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH IGNITE CONSULTING, LLC DBA IGNITE CITIES (IGNITE),-
ATTACHED
IGNITE);ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A", PROVIDING FOR
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, IGNITE Consulting, LLC, dba IGNITE Cities (IGNITE) is a global
consulting practice designed to develop, engage and ignite relationships with Mayors,
CIOs, and global technology firms, and
WHEREAS, the objective is to architect a connected city by placing people at the
center of Ignite's purpose, and
WHEREAS, IGNITE will provide City pro bono consulting and advisory services
involving: the alignment of the City's initiatives with global partners to reframe smart city
offerings that can scale, replicate, and become profitable for the City of Miami Gardens,
serving as a partner city for IGNITE's Connected City Global Task Force, encouraging
and instigating visibility through various mediums of communication, and new smart city
thought leadership across the world and potential events to attend, and
WHEREAS, Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III recommends the City execute the attached
Memorandum of Understanding with IGNITE Consulting, LLC dba IGNITE Cities
(IGNITE), attached hereto as Exhibit "A",
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby authorizes the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute and attest
respectively the Memorandum of Understanding with IGNITE Consulting, LLC dba
IGNITE Cities (IGNITE); attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 3: INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK: The City Clerk is hereby
authorized to obtain two (2) fully executed copies of the subject Memorandum of
Understanding with one to be maintained by the City and with one to be delivered to
IGNITE Consulting, LLC dba IGNITE Cities (IGNITE).
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MAY 8, 2019.
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OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT, III
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Resolution No 2019-123-3252
Moved by: Councilman Williams
Seconded by: Councilwoman Odom
VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III X (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Rodney Harris (Yes) (No) (absent)
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson X (Yes) (No)
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. X (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom X (Yes) (No)
Councilman Reggie Leon (Yes) (No) (absent)
Councilman David Williams Jr X (Yes) (No)
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Resolution No.2019-123-3252
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C I T I E S
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), effective as of 2019, sets forth
the terms and understanding between IGNITE Consulting, LLC dba IGNITE Cities (IGNITE) and) the
City of Miami Gardens (CITY), for IGNITE to provide pro bono consulting and advisory services to
Mayor for the below mentioned services and/or programming.
The provisions of this MOU are not legally binding and merely represent the expression of IGNITE
and the City's mutual intent to partner.
Background
IGNITE is a global consulting practice designed to develop, engage and ignite relationships with
Mayors, CIOs and global technology firms.The objective is to architect a connected city by placing
people at the center of our purpose. IGNITE has refocused the connected city space and
developed a smart framework that can scale, replicate and become profitable. The result creates
a visible impact that is measured by PEOPLE through citizen engagement, transformed
infrastructure and improved city services.
Purpose
IGNITE will provide CITY pro bono consulting and advisory services involving:
• The alignment of City's initiatives with global partners to reframe smart city offerings that
can scale, replicate, and become profitable for the City of Miami Gardens
• Serving as a partner city for IGNITE's Connected City Global Task Force
• Encouraging and instigating visibility through various mediums of communication
• New smart city thought leadership across the world and potential events to attend
Compliance with Florida Public Records Laws. To the extent required by law, IGNITE shall
comply with the public records laws in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Specifically,
IGNITE agrees to comply with Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes. Public records shall mean all
documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data
processing software, or other material, regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means
of transmission, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the
transaction of official business by any agency, as defined in Section 119.011, Florida Statutes, as
amended. The CITY shall make the sole determination of which records, if any, are exempt from
inspection. This clause shall serve the duration of the Agreement. IF THE IGNITE OR
CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA
STATUTES,TO THE IGNITE OR CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO
THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT 18605 NORTHWEST 27TH
AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33056.
(Signature) Date
George Burciaga, CEO
IGNITE Cities
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C I T I E S
City of Miami Gardens,
By:
Cameron Benson
City Manager
ATTEST:
By:
Mario Bataille, City Clerk
Approved as to Legal form:
By:
City Attorney