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Home My WebLink AboutReso 2007-1165 RESOLUTION NO. 2007---1l.k5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00), TO HELP FUND VARIOUS, VITAL SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TERMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach has a tradition of participating and assisting various social services programs of interest and benefit to its residents and fellow man; and WHEREAS, the Jewish Community Services ("JCS") is one the largest social services agencies in South Florida, serving more than thirty-five thousand people annually; and WHEREAS, JCS programs provide services for the unemployed, homeless, refugees, frail elders, holocaust survivors, physically and developmentally challenged, families in crisis, substance abusers, child victims of neglect and abuse, delinquents, the working poor, and the uninsured/underinsured; and WHEREAS, JCS is committed to serving the community as a whole, regardless of one's race, religion, ethnicity, or age; and WHEREAS, JCS has two active sites in the City: King David Condominium and the Russian Chabad, at which they provide social services; and WHEREAS, JCS receives funding from county grants, the United Way, and the Greater Miami Jewish Foundation, but is in dire need of additional funding to keep and expand their valuable programs and services; and WHEREAS, last year the City made a charitable contribution of $5,000.00 to JCS, and this year the City wishes to continue our tradition of giving a charitable contribution to the Jewish Community Services, in an amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Authorization of Donation. The City Commission hereby authorizes a charitable contribution to the Jewish Community Services, in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). Section 2. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate the terms of this resolution. R2007- Jewish Services Contribution Of$5,000 Page I of2 Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of October 2007. " ' .-. ~ p ',' .. , (', <", u- : \ ,:0/" ," /' 'ATT~ST: ,', ' ~. .' /' ,1'" nl ('dS':> ,':. '." ~"'" ~ . ...., '>, 'I ", " .< ..:, . ,: ~ ~... .). Jane A. ~ines, CIvIC, City Clerk ,.' ! i (... , , .::' . 1 '" ...-' ') Hans Ottinot, City Attorney I Moved by: ~~GoOOVV\.f1t\) Seconded bY:~ ICoL~~;4-S Vote: 5-0 Mayor Norman S. Edelcup Vice Mayor Lewis J. Thaler Commissioner Roslyn Brezin Commissioner Gerry Goodman Commissioner Danny Iglesias --1L(Y es) t::fY es) V(.Yes) ~(Yes) -.0..Y es) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) _(No) R2007- Jewish Services Contribution Of$5,000 Page 2 of2 Jewish Community Services OF SOUTH FLORIDA.INC September 17,2007 Mayor Nonnan S. Edelcup City of Sunny Isles Beach Government Center 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 RE: JCS' Senior Adult Services Dear Mayor Edelcup, I am happy to share with you that on Sunday, September 9,2007 we were fortunate to have some of the best representatives from the City of Sunny Isles Beach among our hundreds of volunteers, Vice-Mayor Lewis Thaler and his wife Madi, as well as Commissioners Brezin and Goodman participated in JCS'annualMiami Dade County community wide Milk & Honey Food Delivery event. The commissioners were accompanied by members of our community and their children to deliver holiday food trays to several clients of JCS' senior related programs, including those from its Homebound Meals program - who reside in the City of Sunny Isles Beach. We are grateful for the wonderful support of your team. As you might recall, last year at around this time, JCS' President and CEO David Saltman and I visited with you and presented you with an overview of the many senior related services JCS provides in Sunny Isles Beach. Subsequent to that meeting, JCS COO Sylvia Goldsmith and David Saltman met with John Szerlag and Susan Simpson and discussed JCS services in the Sunny Isles Beach area. It was clear that our shared vision of enhanced senior services in the Sunny Isles Beach area is a considerable priority. JCS works diligently to obtain additional support to provide opportunities and services for seniors to continue to be served wherever possible. We know we can continue to do more with the City's of Sunny Isle Beach's support. Last year, based on your suggestion, we requested $25,000 to be included in your budget. Last October 2006, we received your generous contribution of $5,000. --- Realizing the rising costs of providing these vital social services, once again this year, we respectfully request $25,000 to be included in the budget of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. These funds will assist us in serving the senior population of the City by increasing activities and expanding hours of operation at the current site locations. JCS is committed to serving the community as a whole regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or age. It is one of the largest and most effective social service agencies in the South Florida, and we serve more than 35,000 people annually through over 80 programs and services. In the city of Sunny Isles Beach, JCS provides a host of recreation, socialization and other activities. We offer a Russian Club and numerous activities to acculturate the Russian Community. We also deliver hot meals and frozen meals to approximately 50 homebound clients throughout the area. About two years ago, we also began providing social/cultural programming to encourage seniors to go out at night to see plays, music, etc. Until recently, we used to provide recreational activities at Church St. Mary Magdalene and Winston Towers Bldg. 300. We now provide services at two new and smaller sites; the King David Condominium and the Russian Chabad. Because of the limited space available at these new sites, we serve less than the 700 clients we served last year. But we continue searching for new locations to provide the services needed. You have probably seen in the last few weeks, JCS' ad in the Miami Herald's Neighbors section; we are always looking to reach out to more semors. As you well know, the programs and services in Sunny Isles Beach have proven to be quite successful, and we strive to improve the quality of life of the senior members of our community. With the City's financial support, we can and will succeed in achieving this goal. We look forward to hearing from you. In the meantime, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (305) 799-7678 or write me an e-mail atsenslein@aol.com 4-~Y' ~ Jenn~fe:tlierstein Enslein JCS - Vice-Chair of the Board Campaign Chair Public Policy Committee Chair cc: David Saltman, JCS President and CEO TO: FROM: DATE: RE: City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 City Commission Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor Lewis J. Thaler, Vice Mayor Roslyn Brezin, Commissioner Gerry Goodman, Commissioner Danny Iglesias, Commissioner (305) 947-0606 City Hall (305) 949-3113 Fax (305) 947-2150 Building Department (305) 947-5107 Fax A. John Szerlag, City Manager Hans OUinot, City Attorney Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk MEMORANDUM The Honorable City comm,iSSion,d Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor 1/1-1/ y October 18, 2007 Charitable Contribution to Jewish Community Services RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution authorizing a charitable contribution to the Jewish Community Services. REASONS: The Jewish Community Services ("JCS") is one of the largest social services agencies in South Florida, serving more than thirty-five thousand people annually through their various programs and activities. The JCS provides programs and services for the underemployed, homeless, refugees, frail elders, holocaust survivors, physically and developmentally challenged, families in crisis, substance abusers, child victims of neglect and abuse, delinquents, the working poor, and the uninsured and underinsured. They provide hot and frozen meals to homebound clients and hurricane boxes to elderly seniors. Further, and probably most importantly, the JCS serves the community as a whole, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or age. The JCS relies on funding from various entities, such as the United Way, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, and county and local governments, to provide these much needed services. Last year, the City of Sunny Isles Beach made a charitable contribution to the JCS, in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). This year I am proposing that we continue our tradition of giving a contribution to the Jewish Community Services of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The City of Sunny Isles Beach is fortunate to have two (2) JCS program sites in our area, King David Condominium and the Russian Chabad. Approval: ~~, (,~ Funding available:_______._ City Manager Agenda Item No,: "'.':.i'.::.,".:" Commission Meeting Date: City Commission October 29, 2007 Normon S. Edelcup Mayor I..ewis J. Thaler Vice MOYN Roslyn Brezin Commissioner Gerry Goodmcm r ., ,---ommlSSloner Danny Iglesias Commissioner A John Szerlag City Manager Hans Ottinol City Attorney Jane A. Hines City Clerk Jennifer Halberstien Ens1ein, Vice Chair of the Board; Campaign Chair Public Policy Committee Chair Jewish Community Services of South Florida 735 N.E. 23rd Court North Miami, Florida 33161 Re: Charitable Contribution to Jewish Community Services Dear Ms. Enslein: Enclosed is the City's charitable contribution in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000), in response to your letter of request dated September 17, 2007. The City of Sunny Isles Beach is committed to fostering social and civic programs and services that benefit our residents directly and indirectly. The Jewish Community Services of South Florida has a proven track record of providing just such programs to the South Florida community, indiscriminately. As such, on October 18, 2007, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2007-1165 approving a charitable donation to your organization. In conclusion, it is our hope and belief that this contribution will further assist the Jewish Community Services of South Florida with its efforts to provide programs and services to the South Florida community. Thank you. I /pw Enclosure cc: The Honorable City Commission A. John Szerlag, City Manager Hans Ottinot, City Attorney Jewish Community Services Donation Irom City ($5JlOO) L1r THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH 18070 COLLINS AVE SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL 33160-2723 SUNTRUST, MIAMI, N.A. MIAMI, FL33131-2806 63-60/660 34084 ~ 34084 ~p FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ~'7 ,,/r.' 10" 4/2007 V~"~'5';16 0 0 . 0 0 .%d; (!j/'rh/" r/ JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. ---..,--..--- -_..._..--_._----_....-._..._.._._,-~ 1110 j~OB~II.,I:ObbOOObO~I:O 599000.5 j. 7.111 SECURITY FEATURES INCLUDED, DETAILS ON BACK, .~1-l~~...~8J1o.1\!i"~~ THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH ~.llallil~ 10/24/07 102407 DONATION FOR SOC. PROGRAMS :~,e-QC?rVl.M~~NJ:'t~~~~i~:r~{d;t~~~}&1~~~;l;1;?:SS~~;;~~~~, ~~"':'~ ;.iM.otJ~.;r~d.f;j~li '..":;P!t@Dfs(x?i\iNiTd~~ 34084 ~~1"Uliil~&:l!!]l.l.~ 5,000.00 CHECK: 34084 10/24/07 JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES $5,000.00