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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2016-2646 RESOLUTION NO. 2016 - '2104 to A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF TWO (2) WILD LIME TREES AND EIGHT (8) PASSION FLOWER VINES FROM KEITH AND FANG OLIVER FOR THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN AT GATEWAY PARK; 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 is in the process of constructing Gateway Park located on Sunny Isles Boulevard; and WHEREAS, Keith and Fang Oliver wish to donate to the City two (2) Wild Lime trees (non-fruiting), and four (4) red and four (4) purple Passion Flower Vines, for placement inside the east fence of the Butterfly Garden behind the main stage at Gateway Park; and WHEREAS, both of these plants are important host plants missing in Gateway Park, as the Giant Swallowtails need Wild Lime host trees to visit and lay eggs, while the beautiful Julia and Gulf Fritillery needs the Passion Flower host vine to lay eggs; and WHEREAS, the City exercises its authority to accept donations as a non-profit municipal corporation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. Accepting the Donation. The City Commission hereby accepts the donation of two (2) Wild Lime trees and eight (8) Passion Flower Vines from Keith and Fang Oliver to be placed in the Butterfly Garden at Gateway Park. Section 2. Authority of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution. Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of December 2016 George Scholl, Mayor R2016- Donation:Keith and Fang Oliver Page 1 of 2 ATTEST:. 411/‘ anr. A_ Jane A.,Hines,MMC, City Clerk Y Y APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SU ICIENCY /WE APP7IT i ot, City Attorney Moved by: IPA) Seconded by: V t( Q MI tbf GATT° Vote: j—p Mayor George "Bud" Scholl t/ Yes) (No) Vice Mayor Jeanette Gatto )(Yes) (No) Commissioner Isaac Aelion kYes) (No) Commissioner Dana Goldman (Yes) (No) Commissioner Larisa Svechin t/(Yes) (No) R2016- Donation:Keith and Fang Oliver Page 2 of 2 �S''"w-1 sz$ City of Sunny Isles Beach ti 0 3,,� 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 A e ,F{,O•�` ° 4,7 (305)947-0606 City Hall c1Tr v! 5 "',c (305)949-3113 Fax MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Commissioner Dana Goldman DATE: 12/15/2016 Accepting a Donation from Keith and Fang Oliver for the RE' Butterfly Garden at Gateway Park RECOMMENDATION: This Resolution is presented for your consideration. REASONS: Keith and Fang Oliver wish to donate to the City of Sunny Isles Beach two (2) Wild Lime Trees and four (4) red and four (4) purple Passion Flower Vines, for placement inside the east fence of the Butterfly Garden behind the main stage at Gateway Park. These plants are important host plants which are missing in Gateway Park. The Giant Swallowtails need the Wild Lime host trees to visit and lay eggs, while the beautiful Julia and Gulf Fritillery needs the Passion Flower host vine to lay eggs. ATTACHMENTS: Description Resolution Item Number: 10.K. 129