Laserfiche WebLink
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 1 q b z <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF <br />SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE <br />ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH <br />THE CITY OF TAORMINA, ITALY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY <br />MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE <br />THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br />WHEREAS, sister city relationships are developed to increase global cooperation at the <br />municipal level, promoting cultural understanding and stimulating economic development; and <br />WHEREAS, Sister Cities International based in Washington, D.C., is the organization that <br />formally recognizes sister city relationships worldwide; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to enter into a sister city relationship with <br />Taormina, Italy, a coastal resort community similar to Sunny Isles Beach, and Taormina, Italy has <br />expressed an interest in twinning with the City of Sunny Isles Beach. <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE <br />CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: <br />Section 1. Establishment of a Sister City Relationship. The City Commission hereby authorizes <br />the establishment of a sister city relationship with the City of Taormina, Italy. <br />Section 2. Authority of the City Manager. The City Commission hereby authorizes the City <br />Manager to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution. <br />Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption <br />PASSED and ADOPTED on this 10th day of May 2012. <br />Norman delcup, Mayor <br />ATTEST: <br />Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk <br />82012- Sister City Taormina, Italy <br />