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RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 1115
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE NAMING OF THE BEACH ACCESS LOCATED AT
17275 COLLINS AVENUE THE "IRVING M. DIAMOND
BEACH ACCESS" IN HONOR AND APPRECIATION OF
HIS DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR
HIS/HER DESIGNEE TO PLACE SIGNAGE
COMMENSURATE WITH THIS DISTINCTION AT SAID
BEACH ACCESS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE
TERMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Irving M. Diamond has been an active and outstanding resident of the City
of Sunny Isles Beach community; and
WHEREAS, Irving M. Diamond has served on many City Committees including the
Education/Schools Committee of the Mayor's Advisory Council, Citizens' Advisory
Committee for the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department, Community Traffic Safety Team and
American Disability Act Advisory Committee, Charter Revision Commission, Sunny Isles
Beach Canvassing Board, and as President of Concerned Citizens of North Dade, a past
President ofB'nai Zion Men's Club, and a past President of Winston Towers 200 Building; and
WHEREAS, through his relentless efforts, has donated his time and expertise for the
betterment of Sunny Isles Beach and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach is a better place in which to live, work, and
play, partly due to the efforts ofIrving M. Diamond; and
WHEREAS, Irving M. Diamond passed away on October 7, 2007 and this community
will sorely miss him; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to honor Irving M. Diamond for his work and
efforts for the betterment of the City of Sunny Isles Beach by dedicating the beach access located
at 17275 Collins Avenue to his memory; and
WHEREAS, henceforth the beach access located at 17275 Collins Avenue shall be
named and known as the "Irving M. Diamond Beach Access," with signage commensurate with
this distinction to be displayed at that location.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
R2007- Irving Diamond Beach Access DesiS'l1ation
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Section 1. Naming of Beach Access. The City Commission hereby designates the beach
access located at 17275 Collins Avenue the "Irving M. Diamond Beach Access," in honor and
appreciation ofIrving M. Diamond's dedication to the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
Section 2. Directive to City Manager. The City Commission hereby directs the City
Manager and/or his/her designee to place signage commensurate with this distinction at said
beach access.
Section 3. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all
things necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Section 4.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
ATTEST:
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R2007- Irving Diamond Beach Access Desih'11ation
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TO:
VIA:
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) 947-5107 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
The Honorable City Commission
A. John Szerlag, City Manager
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Susan Simpson, Cultural and Human Services Dire
Date of Meeting
APPROVAL OF NAME AND LOCATION OF BEACH ACCESS DEDICATION
SIGN
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution approving the name and
location of a beach access dedication sign.
BACKGROUND:
At the June 15, 2006 City Commission meeting, it was established that the City Commission wished to
dedicate certain beach accesses. It is proposed by Mayor Norman EdeIcup, and before you now for your
approval, to name the beach access located at 17275 Collins Avenue in honor ofIrving M. Diamond.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Irving Diamond, who passed away on October 7, 2007, volunteered countless hours to this City and
served on many City Committees including the Education/Schools Committee, the Advisory Committee
for the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department, the Community Traffic Safety Team and American
Disability Act Advisory Committee, the Charter Revision Commission and the Sunny Isles Beach
Canvassing Board. Additionally, Irving was very active in his community as past President of B 'nai Zion
Men's Club, past President of Winston Towers 200 Building and, most notably, as the President of
Concerned Citizens of North Dade.
Irving will long be remembered for his work and efforts for the betterment of Sunny Isles Beach. This
beach access to be named "Irving M. Diamond Beach Access" is an opportunity for the City to honor his
memory.
Funding available:
Finance Depanment
Commission Meeting Date:
Agenda Item No.:
City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3 I I 3 Fax
(305) 947-2150 Building Department
(305) 947-5107 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, CMC, City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
TO: Susan Simpson, Cultural and Human Services Director
FROM: Priscilla Walker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk? ~
DATE: November 19,2007
RE: Approval of Beach Access Dedication - Irving Diamond
At its regular meeting of November 15, 2007, the City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2007-1175, which named the beach access located at 17275 Collins Avenue in honor of Irving
Diamond. Attached is a copy of the approving resolution to assist you in processing this item.
Thank you.
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Attachment
Beach Access Dedication - Irving Diamond