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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE NAMING
OF A PARK BENCH IN HERITAGE PARK AS THE "FRED
CHOUINARD PARK BENCH" IN HONOR AND APPRECIATION
OF HIS DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH;
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
PLACE SIGNAGE COMMENSURATE WITH THIS
DISTINCTION ON SAID PARK BENCH; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Fred Chouinard, a great friend of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, has passed
away peacefully; and
WHEREAS, Fred Chouinard, owner of the Sunny Isles Beach Fort Apache Marina, was
always willing to assist in any way he could for this community; and
WHEREAS, recently Fred and his wife Jacqueline Chouinard supported the Norman S.
Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K -8 through a large donation to the Sunny Isles Beach K -8 School
Trust Fund knowing that public education opportunities are important to the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission would like to honor Fred for his dedication to the
City by naming a park bench in Heritage Park as the "Fred Chouinard Park Bench ".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Naming of Park Bench. The City Commission hereby names a park bench in
Heritage Park as the "Fred Chouinard Park Bench" in honor and appreciation of Fred
Chouinard's dedication to the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
Section 2. Directive to City Manager. The City Commission hereby directs the City
Manager or his designee to place signage commensurate with this distinction on said park bench.
Sectio►1 3. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all
things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
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Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19`x' day of June 2014
ATTEST:
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Jane A. Hines, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SU'EhI UNCY
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Mayor Norman S. Edelcup
Vice Mayor Isaac Aelion
Commissioner Jeanette Gatto
Commissioner Jennifer Levin
Commissioner George "Bud" Scholl
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orman S. Edelcup, Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Mayor Norman S. Edelcup
DATE: 6/19/2014
RE: Park Bench Dedication for Fred Chouinard
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution to
name a Park Bench for Fred Chouinard.
REASONS:
A great friend of the City, Fred Chouinard has passed away peacefully, and this
community will greatly miss him. Fred has been a supporter of the City of Sunny
Isles Beach for many years. As owner of the Sunny Isles Beach Fort Apache
Marina, Fred was always willing to assist in any way he could. Most recently Fred
and his wife Jacqueline supported the school through a large donation to the
Sunny Isles Beach K -8 School Trust Fund. He proudly attended the scholarship
event and encouraged the efforts of the Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach
K -8 knowing that public education opportunities are important to the community
of both Sunny Isles Beach and Golden Beach.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
With approval of this resolution, a plaque will be installed on a bench at Heritage
Park.
FUNDING SOURCE:
There is no funding required for the approval of this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
. Resolution
Agenda Item No 10Q
Date 6/19 /2014
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