CorrespondenceEconomics Research Associates
January 8, 2003
Christina Cueno
Assistant City Manager
City of Miami Beach
City Ball
1700 Convention Center Drive, Fourth Floor
~liacni Beach, FL 33139 ERA No. 1.3932
Re: Approval far use of subcontractor
Dear ~iis. Cuervo:
Pursuant to Section 4. I 1 of the Agreement bcrivicen Economics Research Associates
(ERA) and the City of Miami Beach regarding the consultant study for Review,
Assessment and Recommended Structure of the Greater Miami Convention K Visitors
Bureau, this letter seeks approval for use of a subcontractor in conducting the work. As
described in Exhibit A of the Agreement, the subconsultant Tourism Dcvelopntent
Associates (TDA) is an integral part of the consulting team.
City approval of the use of this subconsultant may he indicated by return of one
countersigned copy of this letter. Thank you.
Respectfyk#~r; submitted,
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~tdven E. S ickard
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Senior Vice President
Use of Subconsultant ;
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Christina Cuervo
Assistant City Manager
City of Miami Beach
City Hall
1700 Convention Center Drive, Fourth Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139 ER.4 No. 1 3932
Re: Supplemental Letter to City and GMCVB Contracts
Dear his. Cuervo:
It is the understanding of the p.3rties that by virtue of ERA conducting both the Market
Assessment and the Evaluation of the GMCVB governance structure concurrently, that
certain savings in the cost of professional services may be realized of 52000 to the not
to exceed $34,000 contract and approximately $7,500 to the not to exceed $100,000
contract, respectively. As a result of entering into 2 different contracts, ate with the
City and one with the GMCVB, those savings may no longer materialize. however, if
the consultant deems that the savings can attained, he will pass these on to the City and
GMCVB, upon conclusion of its services.
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Senior Vice President
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January 16, 2UU3
Christina Cuervo
Assis[ant City ~1anager
City of N4iami Beach
City I-Tall
1700 Convention Center Urive. Pounh Floor
Miami Reach, FL 33139 E1ZA No. 14932
Re: Signed contract
Uear 1\4s. Cuervo:
[ am unclear whether Tire most recent version of the contract is acceptable to the City or
not. ,4s time is oY'the essence, however, I thought I should assume it is, and deliver the
signed copies herein before the upcoming long weekend starts. Also included are the
side lever and the approval to use a subconsultant as discussed this last week.
Obviously, if further changes are needed we could sign revised copies, but we do need
to gain some assurance immediately so as to be able to purchase plane tickets and the
like.
Respec[,~illy submitted/,
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Steven E. Spickard`~
Senior Vice President
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