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Home My WebLink AboutReso 2005-765 RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 1(.5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE CITY TO PARTNER WITH THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH OPTIMIST LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL PROGRAM BY DONATING TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) TO THEIR OPERATING FUND; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach is committed to providing recreational activities to the young children in this community; and WHEREAS, the City has formed a partnership over the years with North Miami Beach Optimist Little League Baseball Program to provide baseball to the children in this community; WHEREAS, the partnership between the City and the Optimist League is mutually beneficial. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Approval of Partnership. The City Commission hereby approves the partnership between the City and North Miami Beach Optimist Little league. Section 2. Authority of City Manager. The City Commission directs the City Manager to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution, which include but not limited to donating $2,000.00 (Two Thousand Dollars) to the Optimist League. Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this ~day of ---J CVYuA~ 2005. 0)/ ) ta11ttJ!nI'lx .., . -\ .' '" 0 .. ATTEST:,'-" "'.. . . ~ ~~ -".6 ," ,..: ~:', . '.-.- .--- . , " Jane A. Hines, :City .c~l~r~ ,: .) "'-. , . ...., .. R200S- NMB Optimist Little League PartnershipDoc Page 1 of 2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEG F CY Moved by: ~ ~~Srl4-S" Seconded by: ,W ~ -z., IV Vote: r;;-O Mayor Norman S. Edelcup Vice Mayor Lewis Thaler Commissioner Roslyn Brezin Commissioner Gerry Goodman Commissioner Danny Iglesias V(Yes) V (Yes) V(Yes) ~(Yes) --L(Yes) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) R200S- NMB Optimist Little League Partnership Doc Page 2 of 2 @) NORTH MIAMI BEACH OPTIMIST LITTLE LEAGUE, INC. P.O. Box 600022 NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33160-0022 James Allen, President Loretta Mufson, Vice President/Administration Stephanie Kienzle, Vice President/LL Baseball Dona Elliot, Vice President/Softball Greg Thomas, Vice President/Juniors Hotline: (305) 919-3742 Jacob Cerny, Secretary Alan Wolfson, Treasurer Hector Beltran, Safety Officer Aaron Groffman, League Information Officer Email: playball@nmboll.org Web: www.nmboll.org December 13, 2004 City of Sunny Isles Beach Attention: Susan Simpson Director of Cultural and Human Affairs 17070 Collins Avenue Suite 250 Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Re: North Miami Beach Optimist Little League Dear Susan, , ,-' On behalf of the North Miami Beach Optimist Little League (NMBOLL), I respectfully ask the City of Sunny Isles Beach to continue its financial support for our program in the upcoming season. As you know, our organization serves hundreds of children in northeastern Miami-Dade County-including many in Sunny Isles Beach; 21 children have registered for the 2005 season-- by providing the opportunity to learn and play Little League baseball. The following information is being provided to substantiate our need. · Organization Name: North Miami Beach Optimist Little League, Inc. a A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation a By international charter, a Little League such as the NMBOLL must be run entirely by volunteers, and must accept all applicants, regardless of ability to pay. o To further encourage participation by all regardless of economic status, we keep our player registration fees low. We provide scholarships for children of families with economic hardship. · Contact Information: President James J. Allen Telephone: 305.776.3889 Email: playball@nmboll.org · Amount of Funding Requested: Two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) ,\-.' i.t ., (I) NORTH MIAMI BEACH OPTIMIST LITTLE LEAGUE, INC. · General Needs to be Served by Funding: The NMBOLL provides an opportunity for hundreds of childrenl from all backgrounds to come together to learn and play baseball. This serves the positive goal of teaching kids lifetime values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication, It also serves the goal of reducing the idle time of kids and keeps them off the streets. · Specific Scope of Activity: o Number of children served: 464 in 2004 (up from 360 in 2003, and 190 in 2001). o Eligible Ages: 5-16 o Length of Season: From January through June o Number of Games: Varies with age. Five-year-olds play approximately 12 games during the year~ ages 12 and up play over 20 games during the year. League All- Stars are also eligible to participate in the Little League International Tournament (also funded by the League), which takes place in July and can involve another 6 games. · Specific Funding Needs: o Uniforms o Balls o Equipment (helmets, catcher's gear) o Little League Charter Fees o Insurance · General Purpose of Organization: The NMBOLL provides the opportunity for youth to participate in Little League baseball. Volunteer managers and coaches teach kids basic baseball skills, as well as life lessons of sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication. · History of Funding. Last year, the City provided $1500.00 in funding to the League. The League is requesting an increase in funding to $2000.00 to address the rapid growth of the league and general cost increases. We also wish to begin to accumulate funds for several capital expenditures for the league, such as pitching machines and batting cages. Thank you for your kind attention and continued support. Very Truly Yours,... . qj;~:t~!r~n 11A-r--~ NMBOLL Vice-President! Administration cc: City Manager lThe present size of the NMBOLL district encompasses the cities of Sunny Isles Beach, North Miami Beach, Golden Beach, and Aventura, as well as nearby areas of unincorporated Miami-Dade County. o0; 7br Cit of Sunn Isles Beach City Commission e s is< )' )r Norman S.EdelruµMayor t. 17070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250 Levels J.ThalerBrain, Vice Mayor '' Roslyn Brain,Commissioner Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 33160 Gerry Goodman,Commissioner :7i: Danny Igloos,Commissioner / �305� 947-0606 City Hall y Christopher Russo,City Manager .E 'r+rtoas X305) 949-3113 fax Lynn M.Dannheisser,Cit.,Attorney o,rr .` X305) 947-2150 Building Department Jane A.nioa,ary Clerk os sax 019 (305) 947-5107 Fax MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and City Commission From: Susan Simpson, Cultural&Human Services Director Date: January 13,2005 Re: PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTH MIAMI BEACH OPTIMIST LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution to commit to partner with the North Miami Beach Optimist Little League baseball program by donating $2,000.00 (Two Thousand Dollars) from the General Fund. REASONS: At this Sue, the City is not in the position to provide a youth baseball league to the children of this community. The North Miami Beach Optimist Little League program is offered to all residents in the Northeast Miami-Dade area including Sunny Isles Beach as well as Golden Beach,Aventura,and North Miami Beach. The North Miami Beach Optimist Little League is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation that relies on donations, sponsorships, and fundraising events to help cover the expenses of league fees, uniforms, equipment, coaches,and referees. It is a quality program that follows the guidelines set by Little League Baseball's national organization. With our partnership, we assist in providing the opportunity for a baseball program to the youth of Sunny Isles Beach. Donations such as these allow the league to keep registration fees low to encourage participation by all regardless of economic status. Scholarships are provided for children of families with economic hardships. 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