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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 07_06/12/20081. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING: VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL FORM Meeting Date: 06/12/08 Meeting Type: Regular Ordinance #: NA Consent Agenda: Yes Resolution #: NIA Originating Department: Clerk 2. AGENDA ITEM TITLE: (Wording form the SUBJECT line of your staff report) Approval to nominate Dottie Campbell for the Florida League of Cities Excellence Award -City Citizen of the Year -for her work and dedication to the Village and its 50th Anniversary 3. BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACT: Account #: N/A Amount of this item: Click here to enter text. Current Budgeted Amount Available: Amount Remaining after item: Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Budget Transfer Required: Choose an Appropriate Fund Balance: Choose an item. item. 4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF MAJOR ISSUES: (This is a snap shot description of the agenda item) I would like the Village to nominate Dottie Campbell for the Florida League of Cities Citizen of the Year Award for her commitment and support to the Village through her 50th Anniversary efforts and Charter Review Board service (not to mention her upcoming Historic Preservation Committee service). Dottie has consistently shown a desire to make a positive impact on our Village and has been a leader to the residents through her exemplary efforts and foresight. 5. AY~'KVVAL,: Dept. Head: ~ ry- Finance Director: Attorney: (for legal sufficiency) Village Manager: ~ • SUBMIT FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION: [~ • APPROVE ITEM: C~ • DENY ITEM: ^ Yes ^ No ^ MEMORANDUM Village of Tequesta Clerk's Office TO: Mr. Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Manager Honorable Mayor and Village Council Members FROM: Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk DATE: June 3, 2008 SUBJECT: Florida League of Cities Citizen of the Year Award Nomination - Dottie Campbell I would like the Village to nominate Dottie Campbell for the Florida League of Cities Citizen of the Year Award for her commitment and support to the Village through her 50th Anniversary efforts and Charter Review Board service (not to mention her upcoming Historic Preservation Committee service). Dottie has consistently shown a desire to make a positive impact on our Village and has been a leader to the residents through her exemplary efforts and foresight. IlC~ The Florida League of Cities is pleased to announce the fifth annual "Florida Cities of Excellence" Award Program. The goal of the program is to focus .public attention on the countless good things cities do to improve the quality of life in Florida! Florida Cities of Excellence recognizes. and honors. outstanding citizens and city leaders, and cities for their excellent, innovative programs than provide our citizens with great public service.: Awards wi l be given in the following 10 ca#egories: - Florida City of Excellence Award - City Spirit Award - .Mayor of the Year - Council Member of the Year - City Clerk of the Year - City Attorney of the Year - City Manager of the Year - City Finance Official of the Year - City Employee of the Year - City Citizen of the Year ~~p~UE p~ c'~ ~~ ~~~ o ~ z ~• _ °' ~ ~~ Now to Enter For each individual. or ciy nominated, nominators must return. the enclosed nomination form, a 1,200-word or less narrative, and up to 10 pages'bf supportive information by August T 1, 2008. Each nomination submitted to the League must be voted on by the ciy council/commission and pass with a majoriy vote, and be certified by the ciy clerk.{see nomination form). Award nominations are limited to ciy, town or village governments. that are members of the Florida League of Cities and their officials, employees and residents. jugging There is atwo-tiered judging process. First, .members of Leadership Florida and professional as- sociations will determine award: finalists. The Florida League of Cities Executive Committee and past League officers will determine the winners. Judging will be based entirely on the written entry and supportive information. Nominators/nominees are asked not to contact the judges directly. Announcement of winners fir-alsts will be announced in early October. Winners will be announced at an Awards Luncheon on November 21, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hotel. All nominees are invited to attend the luncheon. following the announcement of finalists in early October, the. person listed as the contact. will be asked to send a color photograph of the finalist (either hard copy or digital), along with a 50 word or less summary of the narrative (100 words for the Mayor of the Year and Florida Ciy of .Excellence Award finalists). This information will be used in .League publications and during the Awards Luncheon. In addition, for finalists in the Mayor of the Year and Florida Ciy of Excellence Award categories, the ciy will submit a video presentation that will be featured at the awards ceremony. Winners will- • receive a beautiful "MUNI" award; be spotlighted in the luncheon award program; be Featured in a brief presentation shown during the awards. program; and be featured in the League's magazine, Quality Cities, and Web site, www.flcities.com, and be featured in articles in statewide publications (through press announcements). Awarg Criteria for each of the following. awards, please complete the enclosed nomination form and-return it to the Florida League of Cities by August 11, 2008. Please include ad-- ditional supportive materials, such as newspaper clippings, photographs, letters from constituents, or other items that help document the program or person being nominated. No more than 10 pages (on 8-1 /2" x 11 "paper, one-sided) of supportive material can be accepted. Please do not staple nomination. packets or use presentation folders. In addition, please do not include videotapes, DVDs, CDs or PowerPoint presentations.. Florida City of Excellence Award The Florida Ciy of Excellence Award recognizes overall excellence in a ciy government. Nominations for the award must be made by a majoriy vote of the nominated ciy's council/commission. In the narrative and supportive materials, show how the nominated ciy excelled in: • Governance/Administration -efficiency; effective- Hess; performance measures • Ciy Leadership - a collaborative and collegial team • Intergovernmental Cooperation -partnerships and joint programs • Citizen Outreach and Involvement - a sense of "ciy- hood" among all parts of the ciy; opportunities and encouragement for citizen participation • Technology -implementing tools to aid employees and citizens • Innovative Programs and Services -reflecting the goals and overall mission • Fiscal Management - accountabiliy; effective commu- nication of the ciy's financial condition City Spirit Award The Ciy Spirit Award will be given to a ciy for a specific, single, citywide effort to successfully address a local need. The programs nominated must have been in effect for a minimum of one full year. Nominations for the City Spirit Award must be made by a majoriy vote of the nominated ciy's council/commission In the narrative and supportive materials, describe the project in detail and show how it was: 4f • Timely -Why was the project needed? • Innovative - Is it a new program or an older program presented in a new and exciting way? • Effective - How,did the: program positively affect your municipal residents, pull-citizens together, strengthen government relationships and inspire city employees? • Successful - Whobenefited? Did it meet your objec- tives? How will the project impact your city in'the future? • Cost Effective -How much did if cost/save? • Adaptable -Can it be adapted for use in-other cities? Mayor of the Year Council Member of the Year These awards will honor a mayor and council member (or commissioner) for their outstanding civic commitment, leader- ship, public outreach and service to the city during the past year. Nominations for the above awards must be made by a majority vote of the nominees' city council/commission. In the narrative and supportive materials, show how the mayor or council member displayed outstanding: • Initiative • Integrity • Vision • Innovation • leadership • Commitment City Empioyec of the Year This award is given to a city employee for his or her exemplary efforts on behalf of the city during the past year. Nominations for City Employee of the Year must be made by a majority vote of the nominee's city council/commis- sion. Any city employee is eligible for this award - regard- less of title or full- or part-time status. In the narrative and supportive materials, show how the employee has displayed excellence in these areas: • Work Performance/Productivity • Judgment • Initiative • Integrity • Dependability • Cooperation • Citizen Relations Include any specific projects in which the employee went "above and beyond" his or her duties during the past year. City Manager of the Year City Clerk of the Year City Attorney of the Year City Finance official of the Year These awards will be given to a city manager, city clerk, city attorney, and city finance oFficial (director or officer` for their exemplary efforts on behalf of their city during the past year. Nominations for the above awards must be made by a majority vote. of the nominees' city council/commission. In the narrative and supportive materials, show how the official has. displayed excellence in these areas: • Judgment • Initiative • Integrity • Innovation • Professionalism • Commitment • Citizen Relations • Invobement with His or Her Respective Professional Association City Citizen of the Year This award will be given to a citizen in recognition of his or her outstanding contributions directly to the city (town or village). government during the past year. The narrative and supportive materials should stress how the individual's volunteer efforts benefited the quality of life within the city, and describe how the nominee displayed exemplary: • Commitment • Support • Skills • leadership • Outreach o Other Citizens • Desire to Make a Positive Impact in the City Include specific projects or committees on which the vol- unteer was involved, such as an advisory board, recreation project, sister-city program, or strategic planning activities. Please note that this award is not intended for volunteer efforts for "community" charities and organizations, but For direct, unpaid involvement with your city government and its programs. Florida Cities of Excellence Awards Program /Nomination Form (Please check one) See Award Criteria for more information. Please print or type. One nomination per page. FLORIDA CITY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD Name of Municipality Nominated Nominated by (Name of City/Town/Village) CITY SPIRIT AWARD Name of Municipality Nominated Nominated Project Nominated by (Name of City/Town/Village) MAYOR OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Nominated by (Name of City/Town/Village) COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Nominated by (Name of City/Town/Village) CITY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Title Nominated by Department (Name of City/Town/Village) CITY MANAGER OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Nominated by (Name of City/Town/Village) 0 CITY CLERK OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Nominated by (Name of City/Town/Village) CITY ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Nominated by (Name of City/Town/Village) 0 CITY FINANCE OFFICIAL (DIRECTOR OR OFFICER) OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Nominated by (Name of City/Town/Village) 0 CITY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Name of Individual Nominated Nominated by (Name of City/Town/Village) [OVER] Contact Person The following person will be the main contact if your city's nominee is selected as a finalist. Please print or type. Name Title Government Address Telephone Number E-mail Address Fax Nomination Certification This nomination has been voted on and approved by a majority of the city council/commission. Signed Ciry Clerk The judges will use the narrative and supportive information to select the award winners. Nominators/nominees are asked not to contact the judges directly. Narrative In the narrative, please be clear and concise, using the Award Criteria to support the selection of your nominee. Please type (or print in black ink), up to 1,200 words, double-spaced on white 8-1 /2" x 1 1 " paper. Please include a word count: Number of words Supportive Information Up to 10 pages of supportive information (newspaper clippings, photo- graphs, letters from constituents, etc.), on 8-1 /2" x 1 1" paper (single-sided) may be provided. Please do not include videotapes, DVDs, CDs or Power- Point presentations. Submit nominations by August 11, 2008: Florida League of Cities, Inc. Attn: Florida Cities of Excellence 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 (32301) P.O. Box 1757 Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757 <~::, fi,'4` _s~ _,~, ,~ Rules and Instructions 1. The Florida Cities of Excellence Award Program is open to Florida. cities, towns and villages that are current members of the Florida League of Cities. 2. Nominations must be received by August 1 1, 2008. Send to the: Florida League of Cities, Inc. Attn: Florida Cities of Excellence 301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 (32301) P.O. Box 1757 Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757 3. Only one nomination per packet. 4. No faxes or e-mails, please. 5. Each city may submit nominees in multiple catego- ries; however, only one nomination per city per award category can be accepted. 6. Winners from the previous Florida Cities of Excel- lence Awards programs are not eligible to be nominated in the same category they previously won, but they may be nominated for other categories. 7. The nomination material for the Mayor of the Year, Councilmember of the Year, City Employee of the Year, City Manager of the Year, City Clerk of the Year, City Attorney of the Year, City Finance Official of the Year, and City Citizen of the Year categories should reflect the nominees' exemplary efforts and service during the prior year only (not for lifetime achievement). 8. Please submit one original nomination packet and eight copies (including supportive information); Please do not staple nomination packets or use presentation folders.. 9. Narratives should be typed (or printed in black ink). double-spaced on white 8-1 /2" x 1 1 "paper. No more than 1,200 words. Please include a word count. 10. Supportive material is limited to 10 8-1 /2" x 1 1 " pages (single-sided only). 11. The judges reserve the right not to award a winner in every category. 12. Finalists will be announced in early October 2008, and the awards will be presented on Friday, November 21, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hotel during the Awards Luncheon. 13. Following the announcement of finalists in early October, the contact person listed on the Nomination Form will be asked to send a color photograph (either hard copy or digital) of the finalist, along with a 50 word or less summary of the narrative (100 words for the Mayor of the Year and Florida City of Excellence. Award finalists). This information will be used in League publications and during the Awards Luncheon. In addition, for finalists in the Mayor of the Year and Florida City of Excellence Award categories, the city will. submit a video presentation that will be featured at the awards ceremony. For more information, call the Florida League of Cities at (850) 222-9684. Florida Cities of Excellence Award brochures are also available online at www.flcities.com under "News and Hot Links." A list of 2007 finalists' and winners' narratives is avail- able online at www.flcities.com/muni_winners.asp.