C4G-Ref- NCAC - 1st Annual �Canstruction� Jr South Florida Competition -Tobin-MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jimmy Morales, City Manager
FROM: Ed Tobin, Commissioner
DATE: May 1, 2013
SUBJECT: Agenda item for May 8, 2013 City Commission Meeting
Please place on the May 8th City Commission Meeting a referral to Neighborhood/
Community Affairs Committee to discuss the 1st Annual "Canstruction" Jr. South Florida
Competition.
Canstruction is a benefit competition organized by the American Institute of Architects and
the Society of Design Administration. It combines a design/build competition with a way to
feed the hungry. The competition is planned for November 2013.
Joshua's Heart Foundation, a 501 C3 has the license to facilitate this competition in South
Florida.
Commissioner Tobin's office has been undertaking an initiative to expand the food pantry
with one of the local agencies on Miami Beach and is planning to partner with Joshua's
Heart to raise awareness of hunger on Miami Beach and provide food for local residents.
We respectfully request this item be referred to the next Neighborhoods and Community
Affairs meeting for discussion.
If you have any questions please contact, Dessiree Kane at Extension 627 4
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