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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-]ID.8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
AN ALLOCATION FOR THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES
BEACH SISTER CITY PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT OF
THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000.00);
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 desirous of continuing to build its Sister
City Program; and
WHEREAS, Sister City relationships are developed to increase global cooperation at the
municipal level, promoting cultural understanding and stimulating economic development; and
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WHEREAS, the City is currently matched with Netanya, Israel and is now looking for
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WHEREAS, representatives from Taormina, Italy and Trouville, France will be visiting
Sunny Isles Beach to meet with local representatives, learn about our City and determine if they
would like to become Sister Cities with the City; and
WHEREAS, representatives from the City of Sunny Isles Beach will also visit these two
cities to determine if they are good matches for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to approve an allocation in the amount of
Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) for the Sister City Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval of Allocation. The City Commission hereby approves an allocation in
an amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) for the City's Sister City Program.
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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March 2012.
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Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk
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Commissioner Gatto
Commissioner Scholl
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM:
Alan 1. Cohen, City Manager
DATE:
3/1512012
RE:
Allocation for Sister City Program
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the resolution funding our Sister City program
REASONS:
The City is desirous of continuing to build on its Sister City Program. Sister City
programs increase global cooperation, promote cultural understanding, and stimulate
economic development.
The City is currently matched with Netanya, Israel and is now looking for additional
Sister Cities to join with. Representatives from Taormina, Italy and Trouville, France will
be visiting Sunny Isles Beach to meet with local representatives, learn about our city and
determine if they would like to become Sister Cities with us. Representatives from our
city will also visit these two cities to determine if they are good matches for us. The
approximate cost of each trip should not exceed $10,000, for a total not to exceed of
$30,000.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Upon approval of the budget amendment resolution, funding will be available in account
number 10-511-5542
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