Res No 062-21-15682RESOLUTION NO.:062-21 -1 5682
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to waive entrance fees at Murray
Park Aquatic Center on Saturday, July 17, 2021 in observation of Parks &
Recreation Month (July).
WHEREAS, since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to
promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation, and to
recognize the more than 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals —along with hundreds of thousands of
part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers —that maintain our country's local, state and community parks; and
WHEREAS, park and recreation agencies across the country are recognizing the month with summer
programs, events, contests, commemorations and celebrations; and
WHEREAS, in observation of July's Parks and Recreation Month, the City's Parks and Recreation
Department is hosting a series of activities and events on Saturday, July 3'd, 101117th and 241h at multiple city parks
for City residents. Refer to the attached flyer for further details; and
WHEREAS, as part of the series, City staff is requesting for a waiver of entrance fees at Murray Park Aquatic
Center on Saturday, July 17, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and they are incorporated
into this resolution by reference as if set forth in full herein.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to waive entrance fees at Murray Park Aquatic Center on
Saturday, July 17, 2021 in observation of Parks & Recreation Month (July).
Section 3. Corrections. Conforming language or technical scrivener -type corrections may be made by the
City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into the final resolution for signature.
Section 4. Severability. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for any reason held
invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this resolution.
Section S. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by vote of the
City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 2021.
ATTEST:
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
LANGUAGE, GALITYAN
EXECU EREOR
APPROVED:
AYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
5-0
Mayor Philips:
Yea
Commissioner Corey:
Yea
Commissioner Harris:
Yea
Commissioner Liebman:
Yea
Commissioner Gil:
Yea
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Agenda ftem No:1.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: June 15, 2021
Submitted by: Quentin Pough
Submitting Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to waive entrance fees at Murray Park Aquatic Center on Saturday,
July 17, 2021 in observation of Parks & Recreation Month (July). 3/5 (City Manager -Parks & Recreation Dept.)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Memo-P&R Month.docx
Reso-P&R Month.docx
Flyer -July P&R Month.pdf
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
'FFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
South 1 Miami OINTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
THE CITY OF PLEASANT LIVING
To: The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Commission
FROM: Shari Karnali, City Manager
Via: Quentin Pough, Director of Parks & Recreation
DATE: June 15, 2021
SUBJECT: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to waive entrance fees at Murray
Park Aquatic Center on Saturday, July 17, 2021 in observation of Parks &
Recreation Month (July).
BACKGROUND: Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation
Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities
through the power of parks and recreation, and to recognize the more than
160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals —along with hundreds of
thousands of part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers —that maintain
our country's local, state and community parks.
Our local parks are often our first experiences in nature, our introduction to a
favorite hobby or physical activity; they are places to gather with friends and
family, spaces to celebrate life's special moments, spots of respite and
healing, sites that connect us with essential community services and so much
more. Park and recreation agencies across the country are recognizing the
month with summer programs, events, contests, commemorations and
celebrations.
In observation of July's Parks and Recreation Month, the City's Parks and
Recreation Department is hosting a series of activities and events on Saturday,
July 3'd, 101h, 171h and 24`h at multiple city parks. Refer to the attached flyer
for further details.
As part of the series, City staff is requesting a waiver of entrance fees at
Murray Park Aquatic Center on Saturday, July 17, 2021. A complimentary trip
to the pool encourages families to get outdoors and enjoy the pool.
WAIVER REQUEST: To waive entrance fees at Murray Park Aquatic Center on Saturday, July 17,
2021 in observation of July's Parks and Recreation Month.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
Flyer: July is P&R Month
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CELEBRATE WITH US!
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JULY17 •10AM -4 PM
FREE POOL DAY
MURRAY PARK
AQUATIC CENTER
SPACE IS LIMITED
JULY3 •11AM -1PM
SOMI PARKS PLAY DAY
DANTE FASCELL PARK
• PLAYGROUND FUN • MUSIC
• CRAFTS • FOOD TRUCK
FOURTH OF JULY GOODIE BAG GIVEAWAY
JULY 10.11AM - iPM
SOMI PARKS FIT DAY
MARSHALL WILLIAMSON PARK
• FIELD GAMES • CHALK ZONE
• DANCE FIT CLASS • FOOD VENDOR
104 JULY24 •11AM-1PM
SOMI PARKS LITERACY DAY
BREWER PARK
• STORY TIME • CRAFTS
• LITERACY VENDORS • FOOD VENDOR
• BOOK DONATION & EXCHANGE
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FOR MORE INFO: 305-668-3876 parks@southmiamifl.gov www.southmiamift.gov m