2014-28582 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28582
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING (ON BEHALF OF ONE MIAMI BEACH, INC.)
DONATIONS FROM VARIOUS DONORS, TOTALLING $70,000;
WITH SUCH DONATIONS TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE CITY
TO NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL, A MIAMI DADE COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
AND TO BE USED BY NAUTILUS FOR THE PRIMARY
PURPOSE OF PURCHASING COMPUTERS FOR THE
SCHOOL'S CLASSROOOMS AND FOR USE BY THE
STUDENTS; AND PROVIDED FURTHER THAT ANY SURPLUS
FUNDS (IF ANY) LEFT OVER AFTER THE PURCHASE OF
COMPUTERS BE ALLOCATED BY THE SCHOOL TOWARD
THE HIRING/RETENTION OF EXISTING SCHOOL AIDES
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2014, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2014-
28465, authorizing the creation and establishment of a not for profit 5019(c)(3) corporation, to
be known as "One Miami Beach, Inc.," and whose purpose would be to provide assistance to
worthy and qualified community needs and projects that benefit the health, safety, or welfare of
the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Articles of Incorporation for One Miami Beach, Inc. were filed with the
Florida Department of State on February 11, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney's Office is currently reviewing the Bylaws for One Miami
Beach, Inc., and, additionally, is preparing the Application for Recognition of exemption under
501(c)(3) (the Application); and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Mayor received a letter from the Nautilus Middle School
PTSA, on behalf of the School, requesting assistance for the purchase of computers for the
School, for use by the students; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that there is a valid public purpose in assisting
Nautilus Middle School in supporting the students and teachers.in the classrooms and, in this
regard, keeping up with current technology (or the lack thereof) is one of the greatest obstacles
faced by the School in its continuing efforts and ongoing commitment to provide its students
with the best possible education; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission hereby finds that the donation of monies for the
purchase of computers for use by Nautilus Middle School in its classrooms and by its students
serves a valid public purpose, since the City has continually pledged its commitment toward
improving the quality of education for the City of Miami Beach youths, and in ensuring that City
of Miami Beach public schools offer the best possible education to their students; and
WHEREAS, through the efforts of One Miami Beach, Inc. the City has been successful
in raising a total of $70,000 dollars in donations from private donors, which monies will be
distributed to Nautilus Middle School for use by the School in purchasing computers; and
WHEREAS, the City further recommends that, in the event that there are any surplus
funds for the aforestated donation after the purchase of computers, that any excess funds be
applied toward the hiring of school aides at Nautilus Middle School.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT the Mayor and City Commission
hereby accept (on behalf of One Miami Beach, Inc.) donations from various donors, totaling
$70,000; with such donations to be distributed by the City to Nautilus Middle School, a Miami-
Dade County Public School in the City of Miami Beach, Florida, and to be used by Nautilus for
the primary purpose of purchasing computers for the school's classrooms and for use by the
students; and provided further that any surplus funds (if any) left over after the purchase of
computers be allocated by the school toward the hiring/retention of existing school aides.
PASSED AND ADOPTED of April, 2014.
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MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Jimmy Morales, City Manager
FROM: Mayor Philip Levine
DATE: April 18, 2014
SUBJECT: Agenda Item
Please include an item in the Commission Meeting Agenda for April 23, 2014 as
follows:
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If you have any questions, please contact my Aide, Leonor Hernandez at 6142.
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