2009-27015 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2009-27015
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A 1955 DODGE
VEHICLE, MARKED WITH MIAMI BEACH POLICE LETTERING, FROM MR.
ADAM ROSE, TO BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES AT
PARADES, RALLIES, AND OTHER CULTURAL AND CIVIC EVENTS.
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department is a strong proponent of
community oriented policing, which involves participating in many community oriented
and cultural and civic events that feature parades, rallies and or displays at schools; and
WHEREAS, these events sometimes
Department's specialized entities such a
Tactics Team, Motorcycle Squad; and
include participation by Miami Beach Police
the Honor Guard, Special Weapons and
WHEREAS, these type of events bring the Miami Beach Police Department closer to
the community, especially the children of our residents and visitors, facilitating a very
positive and friendly image which has far reaching benefits; and
WHEREAS, the utilization of this unique vintage 1955 Dodge automobile, marked
and outfitted as an actual replica of 1950's era Miami Beach Police vehicle, will be
utilized by the City in these worthwhile events, and would invite participation, create
curiosity and wonder that would facilitate rapport with the community;
WHEREAS, Mr. Adam Rose has agreed to donate a 1955 Dodge vehicle to the City
for display purposed at parades, rallies, and other cultural events; and
WHEREAS, this vehicle (valued at $25,000) will be completely refurbished by Mr.
Rose at no cost to the City, with a new engine, transmission, exterior paint and interior.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, accept the donation of a
1955 Dodge vehicle, marked with Miami Beach Police lettering, from Mr. Adam Rose, to
be utilized by the City for display purposes at parades, rallies, and other cultural and
civic events.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 25th day of .February , 2009.
YOR
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CITYCLERK
Robert Parcher
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Matti Herrera Bower
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
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Condensed Title:
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida accepting the donation
of a 1955 Dodge vehicle, marked with Miami Beach Police lettering from Mr. Adam Rose, to be utilized by
the City for display purposes at parades rallies, and other cultural and civic events
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Increase community ratings of cultural activities.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the 2007 Survey, more cultural
ctivities is ranked by residents as one of the changes that will make Miami Beach a better place to
ive, work, play or visit; 30% of residents attend cultural activities a couple times a month or more; and
ourism industry appears as a key driver for making Miami Beach a better place to live and contributes
o the quality of life.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission adopt the Resolution?
item summa /Recommendation:
Mr. Adam Rose is a New York based business leader, philanthropist and part-time resident of Miami
Beach. Mr. Rose is active in numerous cultural and civic organizations to include Vizcaya Museum and
Gardens, the Bass Museum, and Wolfsonian Museum. In addition, he has an interest in law
enforcement and is a donor to the Police Officer Assistance Trust, Fund and the National Law
Enforcement Memorial and Museum.
Mr. Rose wishes to graciously donate a vintage fully functional 1955 dodge vehicle marked and
outfitted as an actual replica of the 1950's era Miami Beach Police vehicle. This automobile valued at
$25,000 is completely refurbished with a new engine, transmission, exterior paint and interior requiring
very little maintenance and subsequent costs. This vehicle will be driven by Miami Beach Police
Department personnel for participation in parades, rallies, as well as displays at cultural and civic
events in the City of Miami Beach. These types of events bring the Miami Beach Police Department
closer to the community, especially children of our residents and visitors facilitating a very positive
friendly image which has far reaching benefits.
Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: ~
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Financial Impact Summary: NA
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Sign-Offs:
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MEMO #
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: February 25, 2009
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE DONATION
OF A 1955 DODGE VEHICLE, MARKED WITH MIAMI BEACH
POLICE LETTERING FROM MR. ADAM ROSE, TO BE UTILIZED
BY THE CITY FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES
AT PARADES, RALLIES, AND OTHER CULTURAL AND CIVIC
EVENTS.
AMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution,
ANALYSIS
Mr. Adam Rose is a New York based business leader, philanthropist and part-
time resident of Miami Beach. Mr. Rose is active in numerous cultural and civic
organizations to include Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, the Bass Museum, and
Wolfsonian Museum. In addition, he has an interest in law enforcement and is a
donor to the Police Officer Assistance Trust Fund and the National Law
Enforcement Memorial and Museum.
Mr. Rose wishes to graciously donate a vintage fully functional 1955 dodge
vehicle marked and outfitted as an actual replica of the 1950's era Miami Beach
Police vehicle. This automobile valued at $25,000 is completely refurbished with
a new engine, transmission, exterior paint and interior requiring very little
maintenance and subsequent costs. In addition, this vehicle will be driven by
Miami Beach Police Department personnel for participation in parades, rallies, as
well as displays at cultural and civic events in the City of Miami Beach. These
types of events bring the Miami Beach Police Department closer to the
community, especially children of our residents and visitors facilitating a very
posit a friendly, i~m'age which has far reaching benefits.
JMG N/RAM/MG
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