2013-28325 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2013-28325
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE DONATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 7,900 SURPLUS CHAIRS FROM THE MIAMI BEACH
CONVENTION CENTER TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
WHEREAS,the Miami Beach Convention Center(MBCC)has approximately 7,900 surplus
chairs available for donation, which are over twenty (20) years old and are a combination of both
Kreuger and Virco brands; and
WHEREAS, these chairs were replaced on January 25, 2013 when the City purchased
15,000 black mesh chairs, including carts,from Mity-Lite to replace the blue chrome Krueger/Virco
chairs; and
. WHEREAS, the MBCC attempted to auction the surplus chairs using the Public Surplus
website on both May 23,2013 and July 3, 2013 and were only able to sell 900 chairs from the initial
surplus of 8,800 chairs; and
WHEREAS, the MBCC does not have sufficient storage area to continue to store the
remaining 7,900 chairs and the City's Office of Community Services has assisted with reaching out
to several non-profit organizations who are interested in accepting the chairs; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-315(c)of the Miami Beach City Code,the City Manager or
his/her designee shall have the authority to sell all surplus stock that has become unsuitable for
public use and pursuant to Section 2-315(e), the City Manager or his/her designee, shall have the
authority to donate surplus stock to another governmental entity; agency, or not-for-profit
organization without placing the surplus stock for public sale if the donation serves a charitable or
public purpose, the donation is in the best interest of the City, and the value does not exceed a
replacement value of$25,000; and
WHEREAS, MBCC is continuing to receive inquiries about chair donations and will work with
the non-profit organizations on a first-come, first-serve basis and the Administration recommends
that the Mayor and City Commission approve the donation of 7,900 blue chrome Krueger/Virco
surplus chairs to various non-profit organizations as such donation serves the best interest of the
City.
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 hereby
authorize the donation of approximately 7,900 surplus chairs from the Miami Beach Convention
Center to non-profit organizations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of September, 2013.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
I N Resolution approving the donation of approximately 7,900 surplus chairs from the Miami Beach
Convention Center to non-profit organizations.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
N/A
Supporting Data(Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): N/A
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) has approximately 7,900 surplus chairs available for
donation. These chairs are blue vinyl cushions with chrome metal frames and are gangable,foldable,and
stackable(see pictures are attached). These chairs are over twenty(20)years old and are a combination
of both Kreuger and Virco brands. These chairs were replaced on January 25, 2013 when the City
purchased 15,000 black mesh chairs to include carts on from Mity-Lite to replace the blue chrome
Krueger/Virco chairs.
The MBCC utilized the Public Surplus website to auction off the surplus chairs with minimal success.The
chairs were placed on the public surplus website on both May 23, 2013 and July 3, 2013. The great
majority of auction winners did not follow through with paying or arranging for the pickup of the chairs.A
total of only 900 chairs out of the original amount of 8,800 were purchased at$5,524.00 and picked up.
MBCC is now entering its busy season with insufficient storage area to properly service events. It is now in
the best interest of both of the MBCC and City to donate the remaining 7,900 chairs. The City's Office of
Community Services has assisted with reaching out to several non-profit organizations who are interested
in accepting the chairs.
Pursuant to Section 2-315(c) of the Miami Beach City Code, the City Manager or his/her designee shall
have the authority to sell all surplus stock that has become unsuitable for public use.Additionally,the City
Manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to donate surplus stock to another governmental
entity,agency,or not-for-profit organization without placing the surplus stock for public sale if the donation
serves a charitable or public purpose,the donation is in the best interest of the city,and the value does not
exceed a replacement value of$25,000.
MBCC is continuing to receive inquiries about chair donations and will work with the non-profit
organizations on a first-come, first-serve basis.
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS ADOPTING THE RESOLUTION.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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Financial Information:
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Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Mem ers of the ty Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 11, 2013
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR ND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,APPROV NG THE DONATION OF APPROXIMATELY
7,900 SURPLUS CHAIRS FROM THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
BACKGROUND
The Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) has approximately 7,900 surplus chairs
available for donation. These chairs are blue vinyl cushions with chrome metal frames and
are gangable, foldable, and stackable (see pictures are attached). These chairs are over
twenty(20)years old and are a combination of both Kreuger and Virco brands. These chairs
were replaced on January 25, 2013 when the City purchased 15,000 black mesh chairs,
including carts, from Mity-Lite to replace the blue chrome Krueger/Virco chairs.
The MBCC utilized the Public Surplus website to auction off the surplus chairs with minimal
success. The chairs were placed on the public surplus website on both May 23, 2013 and
July 3, 2013. The great majority of auction winners did not follow through with paying or
arranging for the pickup of the chairs.A total of only 900 chairs out of the original amount of
8,800 were purchased at$5,524 and picked up.
MBCC is now entering its busy season with insufficient storage area to properly service
events. It is now in the best interest of both of the MBCC and City to donate the remaining
7,900 chairs. The City's Office of Community Services has assisted with reaching out to
several non-profit organizations who are interested in accepting the chairs.
Pursuant to Section 2-315(c) of the Miami Beach City Code, the City Manager or his/her
designee shall have the authority to sell all surplus stock that has become unsuitable for
public use. Additionally, the City Manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to
donate surplus stock to another governmental entity, agency, or not-for-profit organization
without placing the surplus stock for public sale if the donation serves a charitable or public
purpose, the donation is in the best interest of the city, and the value does not exceed a
replacement value of$25,000.
The following is a list of organization interested in accepting donated chairs from the City:
ORGANIZATION QUANTITY CONTACT EMAIL
Miami Beach TBD Donohue, JDonohue @dadeschools.net
Senior High John
Miami Beach 200 1 Prie ues, I willipriegues@miamibeachfl.gov
City Commission Meeting
Donation of Convention Center Chairs
September 11, 2013
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Teen Club Willie
First Care Home 1500 McClean, kerryann @firstcareservices.com
Services Kerryann
Ayuda/Happy Kids 100 Susi, Diana dianasusi@ayudamiami.org
Junior 620 Haga, chaga @jamiami.com
Achievement of Catherine
Greater Miami
ASPIRA 1000 Chaples, achaples @fl.aspira.org
A met
Biscayne Gardens 200 Lacavalla, marialac @dadeschools.net
Elementary Maria
School
Gratigny 200 Haga, chaga @jamiami.org
Elementary Catherine
Jewish 50 Goldfarb, Ela egoldfarb @jcsfl.org
Community
Services
Fienberg-Fisher 150 Zabala, Maria mzabala @dadeschools.net
K-8 Center G.
Biscayne 200 Costa, Maria Mcosta @dadeschools.net
Elementary P.
School
Abriendo Puertas 200 De La Torre, jcdelatorre @abriendopuerasfl.org
JC
Valley Grove 50 Robinson, jprob @bellsouth.net
Missionary Baptist Patricia
Church
Community 550 Thomas, St7071 @att.com
Habilitation Center Sand
Highland Oaks 100 Bates, Ellie St707l@att.com
Middle School
Angel Backpack, 20 Maribel Lejobe @aol.com
Inc. Arellano,
Teen Job Corps 5 Ruggiero, PV173 @aol.com
Deborah
MBCC is continuing to receive inquiries about chair donations and will work with the non-
profit organizations on a first-come, first-serve basis.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the donation
of 7,900 blue surplus chairs to non-profit organizations.
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