10-05-04 Item 4RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK,
OCTOBER 17 -23, 2004, AND ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT
THE CELEBRATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to most citizens, and the one with the
most direct daily impact upon its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami's officials and employees, share the responsibility to pass
along their understanding of public services and their benefits; and
WHEREAS, throughout the year we have recognized sponsors from local business who have
generously contributed to the various functions of the City; and
WHEREAS, during the year 2004, Mayor Russell sponsored the 67t" Annual Royal Poinciana
Fiesta, allowing the use of City facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City has encouraged students from the University of Miami School of
Architecture, under the leadership of Professor Jan Hochstim, to present the hypothetical development of
a property to the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity to convey to all the
citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence government through their civic involvement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City of South Miami does encourage all citizens, city government
officials and employees to do everything possible to ensure that this week is recognized and celebrated as
the "FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK."
Section 2. That the City of South Miami pledge to continue support and encourage
educational partnerships between city government and schools.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2004.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITY CLERK
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CITY ATTORNEY
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COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Russell:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Commissioner Marie Birts- Cooper:
Commissioner Sherar: