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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2005-831 RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 83L A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A CONTRIBUTION OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS HURRICANE 2005 RELIEF FUND AND FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) TO THE SALVATION ARMY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, in August 2005 Hurricane Katrina came ashore brandishing devastation and destruction to everything in its path in several states, including Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army has deployed thousands of volunteers to these areas to help the hundreds of thousands of victims left homeless by Hurricane Katrina; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army are not government agencies and are only able to provide free disaster assistance thanks to the generosity of people and organizations; and WHEREAS, donating to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and the Salvation Army enables these organizations to meet the critical needs of victims of disasters such as shelter, food, and counseling; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross has established the Hurricane 2005 Relief Fund and the Salvation Army provides assistance to the many victims of Hurricane Katrina; and WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach desires to contribute Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to the American Red Cross Hurricane 2005 Relief Fund and Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to the Salvation Army to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISISON OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Authorization of Contribution. The City Commission hereby authorizes a contribution of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to the American Red Cross Hurricane 2005 Relief Fund, and Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to the Salvation Army. Section 2. Authorization of City Mana~er. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate this resolution. Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. R2005- Red Cross Hurriance Katrina Relief Donations I PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September 2005. ATTEST: , ' ~~ Jane A. Hines, ejty'Clerk MOVedbY:~~= Seconded by: . \'Y\ tJ Vote: 5-0 Mayor Norman S. Edelcup Vice Mayor Lewis Thaler Commissioner Roslyn Brezin Commissioner Gerry Goodman Commissioner Danny Iglesias \/'Yes) V(Yes) --1L. (Yes) V~Yes) ~(Yes) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) R2005- Red Cross Hurriance Katrina Relief Donation 2 City Commission 4 SJHeY /s4s. City of Sunny Isles Beach Norman S.Edelcup Mayor s Lewis J.Thaler,Vice Mayor yo , ..;.;,... °m 18070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250 Roslyn Brain,Co s ner a i i Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 Gerry Goodman,Commessioner Danny Iglesias,Commissioner ) (305) 947-0606 City Hall Christopher J.Russo,C ry Manager eI's . rr0wso, (305)949-3113 Fax Hans Minot,City Attorney po'`" (305)947-2150 Building Department Jane A.Hines,City Clerk OF SUS (305) 947-5107 Fax MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and City Commission y,�,,�,y� y '���+�'�� From: Commissioner Roslyn Brezin tar)1 / Date: September 8, 2005 !! Re: CONTRIBUTION TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS HURRICANE 2005 RELIEF FUND RECOMMENDATION: This Resolution is presented for your consideration and approval. REASONS: In August 2005 Hurricane Katrina came ashore devastating everything in its path in several states including Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The American Red Cross provides free disaster assistance to those in need and has established the Hurricane 2005 Relief Fund to provide assistance to the many victims of Hurricane Katrina. I respectfully request the approval of the Resolution contributing $5,000.00 to the American Red Cross Hurricane 2005 Relief Fund. Agenda Item Date American Red Cross Launches Largest Mobilization Effort in History... http://www.redcross.org/pressrelease/0,1077,0_314_4473,00.html American ..( Red Cross Allem Together,we we,save o life u otnE NEWS STORE PRESS nn[na rna-. JO&s rib OLICA'IOe' tlJC'{V.n' Press Rom .,, i _ 3$ American Red Cross Launches Largest Mobilization Effort in History for Hurricane Katrina National Headquarters Contact: Public Affairs Desk 2025 E Street, N . Phone: (202)303-5551 Washington, DC 20006 FOR MEDIA ONLY www.redcrass.org WASHINGTON,Monday,August 29,2005—The American Red Cross is launching the largest mobilization of resources in its history for a single natural disaster. Hurricane Katrina, a deadly Category 4 storm, is barreling ashore this morning along the Gulf Coast and has the potential to leave widespread devastation in its wake. "Hurricane Katrina is wreaking havoc for southeast Florida and the Gulf coast states,"said Joe Becker, Senior Vice President of Preparedness and Response for the American Red Cross. 'The Red Cross will meet the challenge by doing what we do best—coming together to respond with tireless compassion to take care of our neighbors." The Red Cross is mobilizing on all fronts to bring relief to storm victims. More than two hundred Red Cross shelters are housing thousands of residents who fled Katrina's wrath.All available resources from across the country, including thousands of staff and volunteers are being moved to safe areas,so additional relief efforts can begin immediately after the storm passes. More than 200 emergency response vehicles(ERVs)and countless other Red Cross resources are en route or on the scene to provide hot meals, snacks,bottled water and distribute other much-needed relief supplies. In coordination with the Southern Baptists, preparations have been made to provide more than 500,000 hot meals to storm-weary residents each day. 'We are prepared at every level for what will likely be a catastrophic disaster,"said Lois Grady-Wesbecher, Manager of the Disaster Operations Center at American Red Cross national headquarters. 'When Mother Nature is at her worst,the American Red Cross is at its best." Hurricane Katrina strengthened into one of the fiercest storms ever seen in the U.S. Not only has Katrina intensified,but it has also grown substantially in size—it is now about 460 miles wide—the distance from New Orleans to Atlanta. Destruction from this storm will not be limited to coastal areas.After making landfall Hurricane Katrina will progress inland Monday leaving behind a trail of flooding rains and damaging winds, spreading across the country and eventually into the Northeast.The Red Cross will continue to provide a safe haven and disaster assistance to victims along its path. American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of this and thousands of other disasters across the country each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food,counseling and other assistance to those in need. Call 1-800-HELP NOW or 1-800-257-7575(Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.redcross.org. Update'. Editors Note removed. l of 2 8/31/2005 4:47 PM The Salvation Army National Headquarters http://katrina.salvationanny.org/ Welcome to DOING The Salation 1-01,0-1 AL#' THE MOST Army r ARS GOOD National Headquarters Salvation Army Serving Storm Survivors The Salvation Army is currently providing services to storm survivors and first responders in the Gulf Coast states. A $100 donation to The Salvation Army will feed a family of four for two days, provide two cases of drinking water and one household clean-up kit, containing brooms, mops, buckets, and cleaning supplies How to donate Online Please click below to donate using your credit or debit card. Due to the generous response of donors, our sites may be slower at times. We appreciate your patience and thank you for your partnership DONATE NOW Phone Mail In Person To donate by phone, To donate by mail, Visit your local call: send checks, Salvation Army earmarked 'disaster centre, Wal-Mart 1-800-SAL-ARMY relief,' to: or Sam's Club to donate to The The Salvation Army Salvation Army's Hurricane Relief Fund Hurricane PO Box 630243 Katrina relief Baltimore, MD effort. 21263-0243 Or send checks to your local Salvation Army More Information 9/15/2005 9:20 AM 1oft 9CGi P3/ City of Sunny Isles Beach City Commission SJNNP istF Norman S.Edeleup,Mayor o" seLewis J.Thaler Vie Mayor 18070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250 Roslyn Brain,Commissioner - : -rt n Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 Gerry Goodman, Danny Iglesias,C Commissionerr (305)947-0606 City Hall r Christopher J.Russo,Ciry Manager e (305)949-3113 Fax rr mopsHanse A.Hines, fig Attorney „o" (305)947-5107 Failding Depadment Jane A.Hines,City Clerk o, sus (305)947-5107 Fax MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Mayor and City Commission ��y�n�� From: Commissioner Roslyn Brezin '7 '_ / 1 641/ Date: September 8, 2005 Re: CONTRIBUTION TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS HURRICANE 2005 RELIEF FUND RECOMMENDATION: This Resolution is presented for your consideration and approval. REASONS: In August 2005 Hurricane Katrina came ashore devastating everything in its path in several states including Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The American Red Cross provides free disaster assistance to those in need and has established the Hurricane 2005 Relief Fund to provide assistance to the many victims of Hurricane Katrina. I respectfully request the approval of the Resolution contributing $5,000.00 to the American Red Cross Hurricane 2005 Relief Fund. Agenda Item Date American Red Cross Launches Largest Mobilization Effort in History... http://www.redcross.org/pressrelease/0,1077,0_314_4473,00.html American Red Cross Together,we ran save o fye iIO lE NE IS SSTORE PRESS Rocal FAU .. JOns m,Bacn-IOn4 '.cover Pressz + ? '` American Red Cross Launches Largest Mobilization Effort in History for Hurricane Katrina National Headquarters Contact: Public Affairs Desk 2025 E Street, N . Phone: (202)303-5551 Washington, DC 20006 FOR MEDIA ONLY www.redcross.org WASHINGTON,Monday,August 29,2005—The American Red Cross is launching the largest mobilization of resources in its history for a single natural disaster. Hurricane Katrina, a deadly Category 4 storm,is barreling ashore this morning along the Gulf Coast and has the potential to leave widespread devastation in its wake. "Hurricane Katrina is wreaking havoc for southeast Florida and the Gulf coast states,"said Joe Recker, Senior Vice President of Preparedness and Response for the American Red Cross. "The Red Cross will meet the challenge by doing what we do best—coming together to respond with tireless compassion to take care of our neighbors." The Red Cross is mobilizing on all fronts to bring relief to storm victims. More than two hundred Red Cross shelters are housing thousands of residents who fled Katrina's wrath.All available resources from across the country, including thousands of staff and volunteers are being moved to safe areas,so additional relief efforts can begin immediately after the storm passes. More than 200 emergency response vehicles(ERVs)and countless other Red Cross resources are en route or on the scene to provide hot meals, snacks,bottled water and distribute other much-needed relief supplies. In coordination with the Southern Baptists,preparations have been made to provide more than 50Q000 hot meals to storm-weary residents each day. We are prepared at every level for what will likely be a catastrophic disaster,"said Lois Grady-Wesbecher, Manager of the Disaster Operations Center at American Red Cross national headquarters. 'When Mother Nature is at her worst,the American Red Cross is at its best" Hurricane Katrina strengthened into one of the fiercest storms ever seen in the U.S. Not only has Katrina intensified,but it has also grown substantially in size—it is now about 460 miles wide—the distance from New Orleans to Atlanta. Destruction from this storm will not be limited to coastal areas.After making landfall Hurricane Katrina will progress inland Monday leaving behind a trail of flooding rains and damaging winds, spreading across the country and eventually into the Northeast. The Red Cross will continue to provide a safe haven and disaster assistance to victims along its path. American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of this and thousands of other disasters across the country each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need Call 1-800-HELP NOW or 1-800-257-7575(Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or the American Red Cross, P O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www redcross.org. Update'. Editor's Note removed. 1 of 2 8/31/2005 4:47 PM The Salvation Army National Headquarters http://katrina.salvationarmy.org/ Welcome to 1 * 0n t DOING The Salvation �ptAR � THE MOST National GOOD Headquarters Salvation Army Serving Storm Survivors The Salvation Army is currently providing services to storm survivors and first responders in the Gulf Coast states. A $100 donation to The Salvation Army will feed a family of four for two days, provide two cases of drinking water and one household clean-up kit, containing brooms, mops, buckets, and cleaning supplies How to donate Online Please click below to donate using your credit or debit card. Due to the generous response of donors, our sites may be slower at times. We appreciate your patience and thank you for your partnership DONATE NOW Phone Mail In Person To donate by phone, To donate by mail, Visit your local call: send checks, Salvation Army earmarked 'disaster centre, Wal-Mart 1-800-SAL-ARMY relief,' to: or Sam's Club to donate to The The Salvation Army Salvation Army's Hurricane Relief Fund Hurricane PO Box 630243 Katrina relief Baltimore, MD effort. 21263-0243 Or send checks to your local Salvation Army More Information 1 oft 9/15/2005 9:20 AM