HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2008-1268
RESOLUTION NO. 2008- tz. L-~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING
A DONATION FROM THE UNITED AUTOMOBILE
INSURANCE COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00), FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SPONSORING CHILDREN TO ATTEND THE CITY
SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach provides a summer day camp program for
school-aged children; and
WHEREAS, the City charges a nominal fee for the summer day camp program, in order
to offset the costs of this valuable program; and
WHEREAS, to date the City has received some 30+ requests for financial assistance
from parents of children who would like to attend the summer program; and
WHEREAS, it is only through the generosity of benefactors that the City is able to offer
financial assistance for children to attend the summer camp program; and
WHEREAS, United Automobile Insurance Company, an insurance writer based in North
Miami Beach, has a long history of philanthropic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, United Automobile Insurance Company's endeavors have assisted public
and private entities; and
WHEREAS, United Automobile Insurance Company has graciously offered a donation,
in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), to the City summer camp program; and
WHEREAS, this donation will be used to provide City summer camp scholarships to
children whose families cannot afford to send them to the summer camp program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval of Acceptance. The City Commission hereby approves the acceptance
of a donation from United Automobile Insurance Company, in an amount of Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000.00), for the purpose of sponsoring children to attend the City summer day camp
program.
Section 2. Authority of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all
things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
R2008- United Automobile Insurance Donation To Summer Camp
Page 1 of 2
Section 3.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May 2008.
ATTEST:
~~t A: ~
Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LE S~ NCY
Moved by: ~~SQio'-L
Seconded by: v( ~ f{\~ ~ ~ <U2-
Vote: S-()
Mayor Norman S. Edelcup
Vice Mayor Lewis Thaler
Commissioner Roslyn Brezin
Commissioner Gerry Goodman
Commissioner Bud Scholl
v (Yes)
~Yes)
0Y es)
~Yes)
7/(Yes)
_(No)
_(No)
_(No)
_(No)
_(No)
Rl008- United Auto Insurance Donation To Summer Camp
Page 2 of 2
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33 160
City Commission
Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor
Lewis J. Thaler, Vice Mayor
Roslyn Brezin, Commissioner
Gerry Goodman, Commissioner
George "Bud" Scholl, Commissioner
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3 I I 3 Fax
(305) 947-2150 Building Department
(305) 947-5/07 Fax
A. John Szerlag, City Manager
Hans Oltinol, City Allorney
Jane A. Hines, CMC City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
The Honomble City commie' ^
A. John Szcrlag, City Manage/~
May 15,2008
Approval of Acceptance of Donation for Summer Camp Program
RECOMMENDA TION:
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution accepting a donation from the
United Automobile Insurance Company, in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), for the
City summer day camp program.
REASONS:
Every summer, we have a number of children who request and qualify for financial assistance in order to
attend the City summer camp program, and it is only through the generosity of benefactors that we are
able to offer financial assistance to attend the program. Last month, through a chance encounter I met
Mr. Beau Parillo, Executive Vice President of United Automobile Insurance Company ("UAIC"). Mr.
Parillo and I talked extensively about the City and the efforts/programs the City undertakes. After our
conversation, Mr. Parillo advised that UAIC would like to make a Five Thousand Dollar ($5,000.00)
donation to the City summer camp program. This donation will cover the costs for 7 12 children to attend
the City summer camp program for the entire summer (9 weeks). We have received the donation and
now ask the City Commission to sanction its acceptance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
UAIC, an insurance writer based in North Miami Beach, Florida, has a long history of philanthropic
endeavors. Some of their most recent include assisting the City of Miami Police Department install a Lo-
Jack tracking unit in a police helicopter; sponsoring the Mike Lowell's Celebrity Golf Classic to benefit
cancer patients and their families; teaming up with Miami Children's Hospital to provide one of the only
indoor Child Safety Seat Check stations in the country; and hosting a holiday party at Miami Children's
Hospital for sickle cell anemia patients.
Additionally, UAIC is a sponsor of Florida's Children First, a non-profit organization that represents the
interests of Florida's foster children, and the 2007 St. Jude Shoot Out, a charity golf tournament, dinner
and auction that provides funding for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
To be completed by Department Head To be comfJleted by City Clerk's Office
Funding available: Approval: Agenda Item No,: 10 t:J
Finance Department City Manager 5-15-0~
Commission Meeting Date:
Cover Memo $5,000 Donation To Summer Camp