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<br /> <br />TO: <br /> <br />VIA: <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />DA TE: <br /> <br />RE: <br /> <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach <br />18070 Collins Avenue <br />Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 <br /> <br />City Commission <br />Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor <br />Lewis J. Thaler, Vice Mayor <br />Roslyn Brezin, Commissioner <br />Gerry Goodman, Commissioner <br />George "Bud" Scholl, Commissioner <br /> <br />(305) 947-0606 City Hall <br />(305) 949-31 13 Fax <br />(305) 947-2150 Building Department <br />(305) 947-5107 Fax <br /> <br />A. John Szerlag, City Manager <br />Hans Ottinot, City Attorney <br />Jane A. Hines, CMC City Clerk <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />The Honorable City Commission <br /> <br />A. John Szerlag, City Manager ~ <br /> <br />Susan Simpson, Cultural & Human Services Direc~ . <br /> <br />December 13, 2007 <br /> <br />P AR1NERSHIP WITH NORTH MIAMI BEAm LITrrE LEAGUE <br />BASEBALL PROGRAM FOR THE 2008 SEASON <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br /> <br />It is recommended that the Gty Commission adopt the attached Resolution to commit to partner <br />with the North Miami Beach Little League baseball program in the amount of $2,500.00 (Two <br />Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars) from the general fund. <br /> <br />REASONS: <br /> <br />The North Miami Beach Little League baseball program is offered to all residents in the Northeast <br />Miami-Dade area including Sunny Isles Beach. They are a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation that <br />relies on donations, sponsorships, and fundraising events to help cover the expenses of league fees, <br />uniforms, equipment, coaches, and referees. It is a quality program that follows the guidelines set by <br />Little League Baseball's national organization. With our partnership, we assist in providing the <br />opportunity for a baseball program to the youth of Sunny Isles Beach. Donations such as these <br />allow the league to keep registration fees low to encourage participation by all regardless of <br />economic status. Scholarships are provided for children of families with economic hardships. <br /> <br />ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: <br /> <br />The league has extended itself to include the City in registration days and meetings in the <br />Government Center for the convenience of our residents. If possible, they have agreed to hold <br />some games at Pelican Community Park if the baseball field is ready before seasons end. <br /> <br />Funding for this item is available in the general fund account number 10.572.5573, Athletic <br />Programs. <br /> <br /> <br />Funding available: <br /> <br /> <br />Agenda Item No,: <br /> <br />Reconunemonnaboll121307 <br /> <br />Commission Meeting Date: <br />