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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
A CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES TOWARD THE UNIFORM
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES LITIGATION COSTS, IN
THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($1,000.00); 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, Miami-Dade County placed on the November 4, 2008 Election Ballot an
issue of Creating Uniform Fire and Rescue Services where cities will no longer be able to make a
determination if they want to go with the County services or not; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Indian Creek along with the Village of Pinecrest had two
lawsuits against the County concerning the right to opt-out of the County Fire District and the
ballot question regarding uniform Fire and Rescue Services; and
WHEREAS, these cases went to both the Circuit and Appellate Courts and the Villages
of Indian Creek and Pinecrest won these cases which has a positive impact on all of our
municipalities in Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County League of Cities supported this position, they are now
asking for contributions to help defray the legal costs for these two municipalities of which the
cost of litigation may exceed $160,000; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to give a charitable contribution to the Miami-Dade County
League of Cities toward litigation costs, in an amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
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 Miami-Dade County League of Cities, in the amount of One Thousand
Dollars ($1,000.00).
Section 2. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all
things necessary to effectuate the terms of this resolution.
Section 3.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
R2008- Miami-Dade League of Cities Defense Fund Contribute $1,000
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of November 2008.
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ATTEST:
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Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL UFFICIENCY
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Vote: 5-0
Mayor Norman S. Edelcup
Vice Mayor Lewis J. Thaler
Commissioner Roslyn Brezin
Commissioner Gerry Goodman
Commissioner George "Bud" Scholl
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Ivonne Weiner
From: Miami Dade League [mdclc@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Friday, November 14,20082:52 PM
To: 'Miami Dade League'
Subject: Fire-Rescue Lawsuit
Attachments: Letter to MDCLC President.pdf
Dear Board Members:
President Shirley Gibson and the Executive Board Members have asked that I
write to you on their behalf with reference to the fire-rescue lawsuit initiated by
Indian Creek Village. As you know, the victory in both circuit and appellate courts
is very favorable to all our municipalities. Therefore, President Gibson and the
Executive Board are asking each municipality, if possible, to assist Indian Creek
Village by contributing a minimum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to help
defray with their legal costs. As you will read on the attached letter from Mayor
Robert Diener, the cost of this litigation may exceed $160,000.00 and they did
not have these funds budgeted for. Since the results of the lawsuit will have a
positive impact on all our municipalities it is only fair that we unite and try to
financially assist them.
If you have any questions please contact Sam Kissinger, Village Manager at
(305) 865-4121. The Checks should be sent directly to the Village not the
League.
As always thank you for your participation in making our municipalities and the
League strong.
Richar Kuper, Esq.
Executive Director
Miami-Dade County League of Cities
226 East Flagler Street, Ste. 200
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 416-4155
(305) 416-4157
mdclc@bellsouth.net
www.mdclc.org
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MDCLC
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11/14/2008
ROBERT DIENER
MA YOR
INDIAN CREEK VILLAGE, FLORIDA
October 27, 2008
Shirley Gibson, President
DR. SCOTT SEGAL, M.D. Miami-Dade County League of Cities
VICE MAYOR 226 Esat Flagler Street - Suite # 200
Miami, FL 33131
GABRIEL GILlNSKI
COUNCIL MEMBER
JA VIER HOLTZ
COUNCIL MEMBER
BERNARD KLEPACH
COUNCIL MEMBER
C. SAMUEL KISSINGER
VILLAGE MANAGER
STEPHEN HELFMAN
VILLAGE A 7TORNEY
Dear President Gibson:
Please be advised the Village of Indian Creek along with the Village of
Pinecrest, have two (2) lawsuits against Miami-Dade County concerning our
right to opt-out of the County Fire District and the ballot question regarding
uniform Fire and Rescue Services. The Miami-Dade County League of Cities
supports both of these two (2) positions.
~t~~~:'~~R~IMA This issue is larger that the opt-out provision and the ballot question. It
ASSTTO VILLAGE MANAGER involves the protection of our rights of self-determination. At a recent meeting
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson suggested that the police
function should be examined like the fire issue. In other words, eliminate local
police services and replace with county police. This is a real threat to local
governments in this county. We need to prevent the evasion of the rights and
privileges of our communities by the County.
Our cost may exceed $ 160,000. We have spent $ 85,000 to date. None of
these funds were budgeted. These cases benefit all local governments. Any
consideration would be helpful to win these cases and lessen the full financial
burden to these two (2) communities. Thank you.
Very Truly Yours,
Robert Diener
Mayor
ce.: C. Samuel Kissinger, Village Manager
Stephen Helfman, Village Attorney
9080 BA Y DRIVE, INDIAN CREEK VILLAGE. FLORIDA 33154-3212 VOICE 305.865.4121 FAX 305.865.2502
City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3 I 1 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
George "Bud" Scholl, Commissioner
A. John Szerlag, City Manager
Hans Ottinot, City Attorney
,Jane A. Hines, City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 18, 2008
TO:
FROM: A. John Szerlag, City Manage"
RE: Resolution Approving a Charitable Contribution to the Miami-Dade County
League of Cities toward the Uniform Fire and Rescue Services Litigation
RECOMMENDATION:
It is requested that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution approving a charitable
contribution in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to the Miami-Dade League of
Cities toward the uniform Fire and Rescue Services litigation costs.
REASONS:
Miami-Dade County placed on the November 4, 2008 Election Ballot an issue of creating
uniform Fire and Rescue Services. If this amendment was approved, cities would no longer be
able to make a determination if they want to go with County services or not.
The Village of Indian Creek along with the Village of Pinecrest had two lawsuits against the
County concerning the right to opt-out of the County Fire District and the ballot question
regarding uniform Fire and Rescue Services. These cases went to both the Circuit and Appellate
Courts and the Villages of Indian Creek and Pinecrest won these cases which has a positive
impact on all municipalities in Miami-Dade County.
Miami-Dade County League of Cities supported this pOSItIon, and they are now asking for
contributions to help defray the legal costs for these two municipalities of which the cost of
litigation may exceed $160,000.00. I am proposing that we make a charitable contribution of
$1,000.00 to the Miami-Dade League of Cities toward these litigation costs.
To be completed bv Department Head To be completed bv City ClerICs Oflice
Funding available: Approval: l\genda Item No.: I 0 I
Finance Department City Manager ----.lJ - \~ - O~
Commission Meeting Date:
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-31 13 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
George "Bud" Scholl, Commissioner
A. John Szerlag, City Manager
Hans Ottinot, City Attorney
Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
Doug Haag, Assistant City Manager/Finance
Linda Dosal, Assistant Finance Director
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Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk ~ f'\
November 24, 2008
Approval of a Charitable Contribution to the Miami-Dade County League of
Cities Toward the Uniform Fire and Rescue Services Litigation Costs
At its regular meeting of November 18, 2008, the City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2008-1349, which approved the above-referenced item. Attached is the approving legislation for
processing the check. Please forward check to me for inclusion of transmittal letter.
Thank you.
Attachments
cc: A. John SzerIag, City Manager (memo only)
Miamidade Co League Of Cities Contribution Memo
City Commission
Norman S. Edelcup
Mayor
Lewis J. Thaler
Vice Mayor
Roslyn Brezin
Commissioner
Gerry Goodman
Commissioner
George "Bud" Scholl
Commissioner
A. John Szerlag
City Manager
Hans Ottinot
City Attorney
Jane A. Hines
City Clerk
December 10, 2008
Richard Kuper, Esq.
Executive Director
Miami-Dade County League of Cities
226 East Flagler Street, Suite 200
Miami, Florida 33131
Re: Charitable Contribution to Miami-Dade League of Cities
At its meeting of November 18, 2008, the City Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2008-1349, which approved a One Thousand Dollar ($1,000)
charitable contribution to Miami-Dade County League of Cities toward the
uniform fire and rescue services litigation cost. Enclosed is a copy of the
approving legislation and Sunny Isles Beach check no. 37601 in the amount of
$1,000.
Thank you.
~ truly yours,
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Priscilla Walker, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Office Manager
Enclosures
MDC League of Cities Donation ($1,000) Trans Ltr
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
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37601
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226 EAST FLAGLERSTREEET
SUITE 200
MIAMI FL 33131
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SECURITY FEATURES INCLUDED. DETAILS ON BACK.
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11/24/08 112408 DONATION
INVOICE NO.
COMMENT
AMOUNT
DISCOUNT
37601
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THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
CHECK: 37601 12/03/08 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LEAGUE OF
TOTAL
$1,000.00