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RESOLUTION NO. 2009- 13'13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, CO-NAMING
17STH TERRACE, FROM COLLINS AVENUE TO
ATLANTIC BOULEVARD, AS "CITY COMMISSIONER.
IRVING TURETSKY STREET"; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT
OF UP TO SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($600.00), FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF STREET SIGNS AND TO DO ALL
OTHER THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE
INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, for several years Irving Turetsky has been an active and outstanding
resident of Sunny Isles Beach; and
WHEREAS, Irving Turetsky was one of five incorporators of the City that assisted in
the incorporation of Sunny Isles Beach and an original Elected Official that served the City of
Sunny Isles Beach, serving as the City's first Vice Mayor, followed by three (3) years of
dedicated service as Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, Irving Turetsky has served as President of Temple B 'nai Zion for eight (8)
years, and is now President Emeritus, and he was honored in 2001 with the Star of David A ward
from the State of Israel Bonds Program; and
WHEREAS, on Sunday, March 9, 2003, Mayor David Samson on behalf of the City
Commission proclaimed March 9, 2003 as "Irving Turetsky Day" in the City of Sunny Isles
Beach; and
WHEREAS, through his relentless efforts, he has donated his time and expertise for the
betterment of Sunny Isles Beach and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and fitting that 17Sth Terrace, from Collins Avenue to
Atlantic Boulevard, be co-named "City Commissioner Irving Turetsky Street" to honor former
Commissioner Turetsky for his work and efforts for the betterment of the City of Sunny Isles
Beach.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval of Co-Naming of Street. The City of Sunny Isles Beach formally
approves and requests the approval of Miami-Dade County to co-designate 17Sth Terrace, from
Collins A venue to Atlantic Boulevard, as "City Commissioner Irving Turetsky Street" in honor
of former Commissioner Turetsky.
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Section 2. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to
disburse funds to Miami-Dade County for the installation of street signs and to do all other things
necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
Section 3.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of March 2009.
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TO:
VIA:
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
George "Bnd" Scholl, Commissioner
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-311 3 Fax
(305) 947-2150 Building Department
(305) 947-5 I 07 Fax
Rick Conner, Actng City Manager
Hans Ottinot, City Attorney
Jane A. Hines, CMC City Clerk
MEMORANDUM
The Honorable City Commission
Rick Conner, Acting City Manager
Susan Simpson, Cultural and Human Services Director
March 19,2009
Resolution to Co-Name 17Sth Terrace as City Commissioner Irving Turetsky
Street
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution to co-name 175th
Terrace, at Collins Avenue, City Commissioner Irving Turetsky Street /175 Terrace.
REASONS:
Irving Turetsky was one of the incorporators of the City that assisted in the incorporation of
Sunny Isles Beach and an original Elected Official that served the City of Sunny Isles Beach,
serving as the City's first Vice Mayor, followed by 3 years of dedicated service as
Commissioner. In addition, he served his community as the President of Temple B'nai Zion for
8 years and continues as President Emeritus as well as the recipient of the Star of David Award
from the State of Israel Bonds Program in 2001.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Once approved, City staff will produce and install the proper signage in an amount not to exceed
$600. Further, City staff will plan a ceremony honoring Commissioner Irving Turetsky at a
street dedication ceremony.
Funding available:
Approval;
To be com feted b Ci Clerk's Office
Agenda Item NO.:~ ~ 10 &
Commission Meeting Date; ~
Finance Department
City Manager
Cover Memo Irving Turetsky Street (2)
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