Res No 030-10-13064RESOLUTION NO. 30-10-13064
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO CONTRIBUTE THE SUM OF
$25,000.00 FOR HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF IN THE FORM OF A
CONTRIBUTION TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, AS DETERMINED
BY THE ACTING CITY MANAGER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the United States has a long history of extending a helping hand to foreign
governments recovering from natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, Haiti is a country that has been plagued by economic instability over several
decades; and
WHEREAS, the earthquake of enormous proportions that was recently felt in Haiti has
left the country in a state of chaos and desperation; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission want to join in the relief effort that is
desperately needed; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The Mayor and City Commission hereby authorize the Acting City
Manager to send a contribution to the American Red Cross in the amount of $25,000.00,
specifically designated and limited to Haitian earthquake relief fund.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26`" day of January 2010
ATTEST:
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Y CLERK
READ AND APPROVED TO FORM:
CIVY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
MYOR
Commission Vote:
5 -0
Mayor Feliu:
Yea
Vice Mayor Beasley:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
Yea
Commissioner Newman:
Yea
Commissioner Sellars:
Yea