HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2022-3349RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - 3q
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE DONATION OF SURPLUS CITY EQUIPMENT
AND SUPPLIES TO THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOUNDATION FOR
HUMAN RIGHTS IN CUBA, IN SUPPORT OF THE EMBATTLED PEOPLE OF
UKRAINE AS A RESULT OF THE RUSSIAN INVASION; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach (the "City") regularly dispossesses itself of police
equipment and other supplies that reach end -of -life or end of usefulness, are replaced with
modern or better suited equipment and supplies, and/or become too costly or inefficient to
maintain ("Surplus Equipment and Supplies"); and
WHEREAS, Surplus Equipment and Supplies are typically sold at public auction for
minimal value given that the Surplus Equipment and Supplies are sold in "as is" condition; and
WHEREAS, the Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba, Inc. ("FHRC"), a Florida not for
profit corporation, has initiated a "Florida -Ukraine Crusade" with the stated purpose of
providing support to the embattled people of Ukraine as a result of the Russian invasion, by
obtaining donations of obsolete or surplus equipment and property from the State of Florida,
Congressional Districts, counties, and cities, and providing said equipment to Ukrainian civilians;
and
WHEREAS, FHRC is seeking any and all available surplus equipment and supplies that the
State of Florida and units of local government are willing to donate, as more particularly set
forth in Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City Commission adopted Resolution 2022-3310,
expressing support for the leaders and people of Ukraine as they defended against Russia's
aggression and attack on their sovereign nation; and
WHEREAS, the City has a significant population from Eastern Europe, including from
Ukraine, and has become a haven for Ukrainians fleeing war; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that to the extent that such equipment and
supplies are available, donating Surplus Equipment and Supplies to FHRC will be in the best
interests of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are confirmed, adopted, and incorporated herein and
made a part hereof by this reference.
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Section 2. Approval. The donation of City Surplus Equipment and Supplies to FHRC, a non-
profit organization, is in the best interest of the City and is hereby approved.
Section 3. Authorization. The City Manager is hereby authorized to coordinate the date,
time, manner, and logistics of distribution of the Surplus Equipment and Supplies to FHRC, as
well as to issue necessary documentation, subject to approval as to form and legal sufficiency by
the City Attorney, to evidence the donation of the Surplus Equipment and Supplies.
Section 4. Implementation. The City Manager and City Attorney are hereby authorized to
take such further action as may be necessary to implement the purpose and provisions of this
Resolution.
Section S. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of May 2022.
I
Dana Robin Goldman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maurici& Betan
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEG -AL SUFFICIENCY:
r, CMC, City Clerk %._ - Edward A. Dion, City Attorney
Moved by: 11'�OAeYU-Seconded by:
Vote:
Mayor Goldman
(Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Viscarra
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Joseph
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Lama
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant
(Yes)
(No)
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' f FOUNDATION FOR
HUMAN RIGHTS
IN CUB;.
FLORIDA- UKRAINE CRUSADE
Purpose: For the State of Florida, Congressional Districts, Counties, and Cities to bring support to the
embattled people of Ukraine at all levels following the Russia invasion.
Scope: To collect as much equipment as possible as follows:
- Helmets *
- Ballistic protection vests * PBAPBA
- Medical supplies including trauma supplies
- Gauze, medical adhesive tape, betadine, alcohol, cream antibiotics. F&R
- Analgesics such as Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen. F&R AND PRIVATE
- Air tanks & masks (breathing equipment for firefighters) F&R
- Any other safety or medical material that can be used in a war-torn area.
* These items intended mainly for civilians that are resisting the Russians but are without personal
protection equipment
Specifics -
a) Civilian level: all police, fire, and rescue departments, update their equipment periodically. The
equipment they replace or exchange due to obsolescence can be donated to help the
Ukrainians.
b) Military level: The Florida National Guard, which is under the command of Gov. DeSantis, could
also be part of this effort since they have a lot of equipment that needs periodical replacement,
and the discarded material can be used for this purpose. Including helmets, ballistic vests,
medicines, and any other medical supplies. But this initiative must be taken by their CIC, the
Governor.
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'• FOUNDATION FOR
HUMAN RIGHTS
IN CUBA
FLORIDA - UKRAINE CRUSADE
09:45 AM Event begins with introductions
■ Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez
■ Tony Costa
■ Briefly introduction: Name/Title
o Dignitaries from Poland and Lithuania
o Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
o Guests
10:00 AM Breakfast is served
10:15 AM Hugo presents concept, introduces Dwight Hewett and our institutional partners
10:30 AM Open exchange and initial commitments
10:45 AM Closing remarks
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City of Sunny isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Dana Goldman, Mayor
DATE: May 19, 2022
RE: Donation of Surplus Equipment to Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
The City regularly dispossesses itself of police equipment and other supplies that reach end -of -life or
end of usefulness, are replaced with modern or better suited equipment and supplies, and/or become
too costly or inefficient to maintain. Typically sold at public auction for minimal value given that the
Surplus Equipment and Supplies are sold in "as is" condition.
The Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba, Inc. ("FHRC"), a Florida not for profit corporation, ha
initiated a "Florida -Ukraine Crusade" with the stated purpose of providing support to the embattled
people of Ukraine as a result of the Russian invasion, by obtaining donations of obsolete or surplus
equipment and property from the State of Florida, Congressional Districts, counties, and cities, anc
providing said equipment to Ukrainian civilians. The FHRC is seeking any and all available surplu!
equipment and supplies that the State of Florida and units of local government are willing to donate.
This Resolution would authorize the City Manager to coordinate the date, time, manner, and logistics
of distribution of the surplus equipment to FHRC.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Back -Up Information
Item Number: 10.AC
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