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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-1..5.L Y
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SEND THE SUM OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
($10,000.00) TO BE DEPOSITED IN AN ACCOUNT TO BE
ESTABLISHED BY THE MIAMI-DADE LEAGUE OF CITIES TO
PROVIDE LOCAL SUPPORT TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE
ISLAND OF HAITI AS A EESUL T OF DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION,
AND DEATH, CAUSED BY AN EARTHQUAKE ON JANUARY 12,
2010; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2010, the island of Haiti was struck by a 7.0 magnitude
earthquake; and
WHEREAS, according to The American Red Cross, approximately three million people,
or one-third of Haiti's population, has been affected by the earthquake; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that well over 100,000 people have died, and the numbers
could go as high as 500,000 people; and
WHEREAS, due to the fact, that the Island of Haiti is only 710 miles from the Miami
area, the devastation that Haiti has immediately experienced as a result of the earthquake will
directly impact the economy of the Miami-Dade area, including the City of Sunny Isles Beach;
and
WHEREAS, the situation in Haiti is of utmost public concern, and the stability of the
Country, as well as the health and welfare of its residents, is of concern not only to the United
States as a whole, but to the South Florida area, in particular; and
WHEREAS, other cities within the County will also deposit funds into this account; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade League of Cities will provide these funds to established
local and international charities that will receive the relief funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission directs the City Manager to send Ten Thousand
Dollars ($10,000.00) to be deposited in an account to be established by the Miami-Dade League
of Cities to assist Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT REfOL VED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Adoption of Representations. The foregoing Whereas paragraphs are hereby
ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby made a specific part of this
Resolution.
Section 2. Authorization: The City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach hereby
directs the City Manager to send Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to be deposited in an
account to be established by the Miami-Dade League of Cities to provide local support to
residents of the island of Haiti as a result of damage, destruction, and death, caused by an
earthquake on January 12,2010. The League of Cities shall provide detailed information on the
use and expenditure of the City funds.
Section 3.
passage.
Effective Date: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of January 2010.
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Commissioner Goodman
Commissioner Brezin
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3 I I 3 Fax
(305) 947-2150 Building Department
(305) 947-5 107 Fax
City Commission
Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor
Roslyn Brezin, Vice Mayor
Gerry Goodman, Commissioner
Lewis Thaler, Commissioner
Danny Iglesias, Commissioner
Rick Conner, City Manager
Hans Ottinot, City Attorney
Janc A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable City Commission
FROM: Mayor Norman S. Edelcup
DATE: January 21,2010
RE: Resolution supporting Haitian relief efforts
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached Resolution approving the
payment of$10,000.00 to the Miami-Dade League of Cities to provide local support to Haiti as a
result of the January 12,2010, earthquake.
BACKGROUND:
On January 12, 2010, the island of Haiti was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, and
according to The American Red Cross, approximately three million people, or one-third of
Haiti's population, has been affected by the earthquake. It is estimated that well over 100,000
people have died, and the numbers could go as high as 500,000 people.
Due to the fact, that the Island of Haiti is only 710 miles from the Miami area, the devastation
that Haiti has immediately experienced as a result of the earthquake will directly impact the
economy of the Miami-Dade area, including the City of Sunny Isles Beach. The situation in
Haiti is of utmost public concern, and the stability of the Country, as well as the health and
welfare of its residents, is of concern not only to the United States as a whole, but to the South
Florida area, in particular.
Other cities within the County have agreed to deposit funds into this account, and the Miami-
Dade League of Cities will provide these funds to established local and international charities
that will receive the relief funds. These funds will assist local charities which are assisting
earthquake victims in South Florida as well as Haiti.
Upon approval of this Resolution, the City Manager will send $10,000.00 to be deposited into an
account established by the Miami-Dade League of Cities in support of Haitian relief efforts.
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