2011-27633 Reso RESOLUTION No. 2011 -27633
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 ", 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, A pril
28, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has traditionally encouraged employees to b ing
their children to work, and to participate in activities that are overseen by various City of Mi: mi
Beach departments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach deems this Event an important and esse tial
component in providing children exposure to possible career options in the foreseeable fut re,
and the value and significance of the children's education; and
WHEREAS, an employee -led committee is coordinating and staff this year's event; a d,
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach's various labor unions have expressed an inte est
in donating funds for the Event, and it is anticipated that approximately $2,500.00 will be
donated to fund the Events activities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Elias Jimenez, a resident of the City of Miami Beach, has also agreed to
donate $810.00 to further fund the Event activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND 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 13 /ti day of April, 2011.
ATTEST BY: "
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yo MAYOR
ROBERT PARCHER, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution 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 ", And Further Approving The
Appropriation Of The Donated Funds For The Event.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Enhance Learning Opportunities for Youth
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): n/a
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 event?
Item Summary /Recommendation:
The City of Miami Beach wishes to participate in the National "Take Your Child to Work Day"
scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2011. The event is being coordinated and staffed by an
employee -led committee, and funded by donations by the City's various employee labor unioihs,
as well as a private donation from resident Elias Jimenez.
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 this event.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
3
4
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
No fiscal impact.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Michael Gruen, Miami Beach Police Department
n -Offs:
D - ,, artment Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
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MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Co ission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: April 13, 2011
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" AND FURTHER APPROVING THE
APPROPRIATION OF THE DONATED FUNDS FOR THIS EVENT.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
Take Your Child to Work Day began in 1993 by the Foundation for Women as the "Tak- Our
Daughters to Work Day ". This national event has since expanded to include boys and is held on the
fourth Thursday in April of each year. Some the goals of this event include teaching children about the
work performed by parents and exposing these children to possible career options in the futurd. The
City of Miami Beach has participated for many years in this national event. Prior to the Fiscal Year (FY)
2007 -2008, the City would sponsor the entire event. Since that time, most of the City's employee
unions (AFSCME, CWA, GSA, FOP and IAFF) have donated funds each year to cover expenses for
this event. Also since that time, the City has not providing funding for this event; however, the City has
provided staff resources to help coordinate and staff the event each year.
This year's Take Your Child to Work Day will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at various facilities
throughout the City. City employees are encouraged to bring their children (ages 8 -12) to participate in
a number of educational activities and mock exercises overseen by various City departments. As has
been done in the past, a committee made up of employees from departments throughout the City will
again help to coordinate and staff the event.
The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the City to accept the donations from the various
employee unions as well as from Mr. Elias Jimenez, a resident of the City of Miami Beach, who has
also agreed to donate $810.00 to further fund this year's Take Your Child to Work Day.
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
this year's event.
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