03-02-04 Item 51
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO CITY SPONSORSHIP OF THE
67TH ANNUAL ROYAL POINCIANA FIESTA; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF
CITY FACILITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO COOPERATE WITH THE FESTIVAL
COMMITTEE IN ASSURING A SUCCESSFUL EVENT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Royal Poinciana Fiesta, scheduled to take place on June 5t" and 6t" of 2004, is
the oldest continuous running festival in Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the goals and purpose of this annual festival are to promote an awareness and
appreciation of the importance of all desirable trees, especially the Royal Poinciana, to a healthy and
attractive environment; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami shares the desire to promote such awareness and to
promote the planting and care of desirable trees throughout the city; and
WHEREAS, the Royal Poinciana Fiesta is widely advertised and attended, bringing positive
media attention and public awareness of the areas wherein it is hosted each year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI:
Section 1. That the City of South Miami is proud to sponsor and support the Royal
Poinciana Fiesta this year, providing use of city property and facilities for the two -day event.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to take and /or direct those actions
she sees appropriate for the City to help insure the success of this year's festival
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon execution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2004.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
Event,
Commission Vote:
Mayor Russell:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Commissioner Birts- Cooper:
Commissioner Sherar: