D'ANNE MICA INTRODUCED AS "CONGRESSMAN MICA'S DAUGHTER," WALKS AWAY WITH $20,000 NO-BID SANFORD AIRPORT CONTRACT -- TYPICAL FLORIDA CORRUPTION?

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SANFORD AIRPORT AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2004

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D’Anne Mica
President Dale introduced D’Anne Mica, Congressman John Mica’s Daughter, Marketing Consultant, and her partners Paul J. McCormick and James H. Gilmore, Jr.


President Dale requested approval to enter into a contract with Mica and McCormack for public relations work in partnership with the City of Sanford and subject to the City of Sanford being on board with the project. The contract would cost $40,000.00 with SAA paying half and the City of Sanford paying half.


Discussion ensued.


Board Member Howell requested resumes be provided to the Board.


Discussion by Board Member Howell regarding the type of marketing and the number of consultants the Board has.


Motion by Board Member Howell, seconded by Board Member Williams, approving entering into a contract for public relations work with Mica and McCormack, subject to the City of Sanford also being on board, at a cost of $20,000.00 to SAA and $20,000.00 to the City of Sanford.

Motion passed.