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Home My WebLink AboutReso 2007-1048 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-M~ 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 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL PROGRAM BY DONATING TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500.00) 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, several years ago the City formed a partnership with the North Miami Beach Little League Baseball Program; and WHEREAS, the specific purpose of this pat1nership is to provide baseball to the children in this community; and WHEREAS, many children in this community have participated in the North Miami Beach Little League Baseball Program; and WHEREAS, thus far, the partnership between the City and the North Miami Beach Little League has proven to be mutually beneficial; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to make a donation, in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00), to the operating fund of the North Miami Beach Little League Baseball Program for the 2007 calendar year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. Approval of Partnership. The City Commission hereby approves the partnership between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and the North Miami Beach Little League. Section 2. Authorization of Donation. The City Commission hereby authorizes a donation in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) to the North Miami Beach Little League. Section 3. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. R2007. Nmb Lillie League Donation Page] of2 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of February 2007. ATTEST: ~A~ Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEG -hm <ICIENCY Vote: S-b Mayor Norman S. Edelcup Vice Mayor Lewis Thaler Commissioner Roslyn Brezin Commissioner Danny Iglesias Commissioner Gerry Goodman R2007- Nrnb Little League DOIl<'ltioll Moved by: Seconded by: Page 20f2 ~6. 'tJ\~o~ ~~~ ~[\'Yv\~~J'I -r GL~'<;,;~ V(Yes) 0-Yes) l/(Yes) -.!dYes) I?(Yes) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) North Miami Beach O~timist Little Leaqy! Stephanie Kienzle, President Ellie Bates, Vice President-Baseball Gene Baer, Vice President-Softball Andrea Williams, Player Agent Hotline: 305.919.3742 Email: playball@nmboll.org Web: 'v'oIVM.nmboll.org Roxana Camara, Secretary Alan Wolfson, Treasurer James Allen, Chief Umpire Russell Karr, Safety Officer January 18, 2007 City of Sunny Isles Beach Ann: Susan Simpson Director of Cultural and Human Affairs 17070 Collins Ayenue 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 request the City of Sunny Isles Beach 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. The following information is being provided to substantiate our need. . Organization Name: North Miami Beach Optimist Little League, Inc. o A not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation o By international charter, a Little League such as 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 proYide scholarships for children of families with economic hardship. . Amount of Funding Requested: Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) {DT ARLOIV/215181.0001/M 1583093_I} City of Sunny Isles Beach January 18, 2007 Paqe -2- · General Needs to be Served by Funding: The NMBOLL provides an opportunity for hundreds of children 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 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. The League has purchased brand new equipment for all of the teams and is in need of financial assistance, particularly as to this expenditure. o Little League Charter Fees o Insurance The League is requesting $2,500.00 to address the equipment expenditure as well as general cost increases. Thank you for your kind attention and continued support. Sincerely, DMT/mba David M. Tarlow for NMBOLL {DTARLOW/215181,OOOIlM158J09J_l} TO: FROM: DATE: RE: City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 (305) 947-0606 City Hall (305) 949-3113 Fax (305) 947-2150 Building Department (305) 947-5 107 Fax City Commission Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor Lewis J. Thaler, Vice Mayor Roslyn Brezin, Commissioner Gerry Goodman, Commissioner Danny Iglesias, Commissioner A. John Szerlag, City Manager Hans Ottinot, City Attorney Jane A. Hines, City Clerk MEMORANDUM Susan Simpson, Cultural and Human Services Director Priscilla Walker, CMC, Deputy City Clerkr:?Wo..W- February 21,2007 Approval of Donation to North Miami Beach Little League At its regular meeting of February 15, 2007, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2007-1048, which approved a $2,500 donation to the North Miami Beach Little League Baseball Program. Attached is a copy of the approving resolution to assist you in processing this item. Thank you. :pw Attachments cc: Anice Paul, Administrative Assistant to the Finance Director NMB Little League Donation Reso Trans Memo -.4- TO: VIA: FROM DATE: RE: City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Q)llins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 City OJrmission Norman S. Edelcup, Map Lewis J. Thaler, VziEMap Roslyn Brezin, O:rmissU:mr Geny Goodman, O:rmissiorrr Danny Iglesias, Gmri.ssiorrr (305) 947-0606 Gty Hall (305) 949-3113 Fax (305) 947-2150 Building Department (305) 947-5107 Fax A John Szerlag, OtyManaw Hans Ottinot, City A tumry Jane A Hines, City C1erk MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and Gty Commission A John Szerlag, Gty Manager Cl Susan Simpson, Glltural and Human Services Direcr" February 15,2007 PAR1NERSHIP WIlli NORlli MIAMI BEAGILITILE LEAGUE BASEBALL PROGRAM FOR TI-IE 2007 SEASON RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Gty Commission adopt the attached Resolution to commit to partner with the North Miami Beach Little League baseball program by donating $2,500.00 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) from the general fund. REASONS North Miami Beach Little League provides a quality baseball program to all residents in the Northeast Miami-Dade area including Sunny Isles Beach as well as Golden Beach, Aventura, and North Miami Beach. They are a not-far-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. This program serves the positive goal of teaching kids lifetime values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication. They follow 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Funding is available in General Fund Account Number 10.511.5490. Agenda Item i oc~ 2-j<;-Ol Date