2010-27367 ResoRESOLUTION No. 2010-27367
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATIONS IN
ORDER TO FUND THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH "TAKE YOUR
CHILD TO WORK DAY" (THE "EVENT"), AND FURTHER
APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF THE DONATED FUNDS
FOR THE EVENT.
WHEREAS, the National "Take Your Child to Work Day" is scheduled for Thursday, April 22,
2010; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has traditionally encouraged employees to bring their
children to work, and to participate in activities that are overseen by various City of Miami Beach
departments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach deems this Event an important and essential
component in providing children exposure to possible career options in the foreseeable future, and
the value and significance of the children's education; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Police and Fire Departments have been chosen to
oversee this event; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach's various labor unions have expressed an interest in
donating funds for the Event, and it is anticipated that approximately $2,500.00 will be donated to
fund the Events activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYORAND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission for the City of
Miami Beach hereby authorizes the City of Miami Beach to accept monetary donations in order to
fund the City of Miami Beach "Take Your Child To Work Day" (the "Event"), and further approving
the appropriation of the donated funds for the Event.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ~ day of April, 2010.
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MATT HERRER BOWER
MAYOR
ATTEST BY:
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RO ERT PARCHER, CITY CLERK
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYORAND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO ACCEPT MONETARY
DONATIONS IN ORDER TO FUND THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH "TAKE YOUR CHILD TO
WORK DAY" (THE "EVENT), AND FURTHER APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF THE
DONATED FUNDS FOR THE EVENT.
mtenaea outcome
'act and Maintain a
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): At least 89.1 % of respondents
combined "strongly agreed" or "agreed" with the following statements: o My work unit/division
contributes positively to the community. o The City contributes positively to the community.; At
least 83.8% "strongly agreed" or "agreed" they would recommend working in their work
unit/division to friends and family members; At least 93% "strongly agreed" or "agreed" that they
are proud to be a City of Miami Beach employee
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission accept donations made to the City for "Take Your Child to
Work Day" and further approve the appropriation of donations for the evenf~
The City of Miami Beach wishes to participate in the National "Take Your Child to Work Day"
scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2010. The Police and Fire Departments will organize and
fund the event with donations provided by the various employee labor unions.
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution
accepting the donations made to the "Take Your Child to Work Day" and further approve the
appropriation of donation for the event.
Recommendation:
Financial Information:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: May M Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jor e . G lez, City Mana e
DATE: April 14, 2010
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO
ACCEPT MONETARY DONATIONS IN ORDER TO FUND THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH "TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY" (THE "EVENT), AND FURTHER
APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF THE DONATED FUNDS FOR THE
EVENT.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The National Take Your Child to Work Day, began in 1993 by the Foundation for Women as the "Take
Our Daughters to Work Day",and has since expanded to include sons and held on the fourth Thursday
in April. One of the goals of this event is to help teach kids about their parent's work-day. It is also
important to show children the value of their education and expose them to possible career options in
the future.
This year's event will be held on Thursday, April 22nd at various City facilities. The City of Miami Beach
has traditionally encouraged employees to bring their children to participate in activities over~en by
various departments. For the second consecutive year, the Administration has asked the Police and
Fire Departments to take the lead in organizing the event. Several employee unions have expressed
an interest in donating funds to support this event. Last year, donations totaled approximately $2,500.
These funds will be used for food, drinks, materials for crafts and "Take Your Child to Work Day" T-
Shirts. Additionally, private citizens unsolicited have expressed an interest in providing donations
toward funding this event. Further, no City funds will be used for this event.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution accepting
donations for Take Your Child to Work Day and further approve the appropriation of donations for the
event.
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