2014-28541 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28541
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA STRONGLY ENDORSING THE
MISSION OF THE PETS' TRUST MIAMI ("PETS' TRUST") AND
ENCOURAGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT THE
WILL OF THE PEOPLE AS APPROVED BY THE 2012 PETS' TRUST
BALLOT INITIATIVE AND TO FUND IMPROVED ANIMAL SERVICES
PROGRAMS IN THE 2014-2015 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BUDGET.
WHEREAS, along with the almost 500,000 citizens that voted in favor of the
November 2012 ballot question initiated by the Pets' Trust to create programs to stop
the killing of our animals, the City of Miami Beach recognizes that aggressive spay and
neuter programs are key to ending the overpopulation of dogs and cats in our
community; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Pets' Trust is to improve animal welfare, increase
adoptions, and decrease overpopulation by providing free and low-cost income qualified
spay/neuter surgeries, income qualified low-cost veterinary care, and educational
programs; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County Animal Services receives tens of thousands of
dogs and cats each year and thousands of these animals are killed annually; indeed
more than 400,000 stray cats live on our streets with females having up to 12 kittens a
year; and
WHEREAS, the voters of Miami-Dade County not only overwhelmingly approved
the 2012 straw ballot question supporting efforts to help save our animals, but also
approved a funding mechanism to finance solutions such as free and low-cost
spay/neuter programs, low cost veterinary care programs, responsible pet ownership
educational programs, improved shelter care, assistance to rescue groups, and
adoption and fostering programs; and
WHEREAS, while the cost to maintain and then kill an animal is upwards of
$300.00, the cost to spay or neuter an animal is approximately $56.00—merely a
fraction of this cost; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach, recognizing that an overwhelming majority
of our citizens supported the initiative of the Pets' Trust, encourages the Mayor and
County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County to implement the will of the.people in this
current budget session by funding the Pets' Trust initiatives for improved animal
services programs.
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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 of the City of Miami Beach hereby strongly endorse the mission of the
Pets' Trust and encourage the Mayor and County Commissioners of Miami-Dade
County to implement the will of the people as approved by 2012 Pets' Trust ballot
initiative and to fund improved animal services programs in the 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County budget.
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MIAMIBEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
JOSE SMITH, CITY ATTORNEY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR PHILIP LEVINE
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION
CITY MANAGER JIMMY MO ES
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY JOSE SMITH
DATE: April 9, 2014 '
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SUBJECT: RESOLUTION FOR FLORIDA STRONGLY ENDORSING THE
MISSION OF THE PETS' TRUST MIAMI ("PETS' TRUST") AND
ENCOURAGING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT
THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE AS APPROVED BY THE 2012 PETS'
TRUST BALLOT INITIATIVE AND TO FUND IMPROVED ANIMAL
SERVICES PROGRAMS IN THE 2014-2015 MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY BUDGET.
Pursuant to the request of Mayor Philip Levine, the attached Resolution is
submitted for consideration by the City Commission.
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MAIMMEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14 2014
Honorable Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez
Stephen P. Clark Center J
111 N.W. 1 st Street
Miami FL 33128
Dear Honorable Mayor Gimenez,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28541:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Strongly Endorsing The Mission Of The Pets' Trust Miami
("Pets' Trust") And Encouraging The Mayor And Board Of County
Commissioner Of Miami-Dade County To Implement The Will Of The
People As Approved By The 2012 Pets' Trust Ballot Initiative And To Fund
Improved Animal Services Programs In The 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County Budget.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
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&AAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Jordan,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28541:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Strongly Endorsing The Mission Of The Pets' Trust Miami
("Pets' Trust") And Encouraging The Mayor And Board Of County
Commissioner Of Miami-Dade County To Implement The Will Of The
People As Approved By The 2012 Pets' Trust Ballot Initiative And To Fund
Improved Animal Services Programs In The 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County Budget.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafa � E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
FACLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\pets trust.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
NMAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Jean Monestime
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Monestime,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28541:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Strongly Endorsing The Mission Of The Pets' Trust Miami
("Pets' Trust") And Encouraging The Mayor And Board Of County
Commissioner Of Miami-Dade County To Implement The Will Of The
People As Approved By The 2012 Pets' Trust Ballot Initiative And To Fund
Improved Animal Services Programs In The 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County Budget.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
FACLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\pets trust.docx
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City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Audrey Edmonson
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Edmonson,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28541:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Strongly Endorsing The Mission Of The Pets' Trust Miami
("Pets' Trust") And Encouraging The Mayor And Board Of County
Commissioner Of Miami-Dade County To Implement The Will Of The
People As Approved By The 2012 Pets' Trust Ballot Initiative And To Fund
Improved Animal Services Programs In The 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County Budget.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
fael E. Granado
ity Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Sally A. Heyman
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Heyman,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28541:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Strongly Endorsing The Mission Of The Pets' Trust Miami
("Pets' Trust") And Encouraging The Mayor And Board Of County
Commissioner Of Miami-Dade County To Implement The Will Of The
People As Approved By The 2012 Pets' Trust Ballot Initiative And To Fund
Improved Animal Services Programs In The 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County Budget.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Raf el E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
FACLERULLXAT\Transmittal Letters\pets trust.docx
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City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Bruno A. Barreiro
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Barreiro,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28541:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Strongly Endorsing The Mission Of The Pets' Trust Miami
("Pets' Trust") And Encouraging The Mayor And Board Of County
Commissioner Of Miami-Dade County To Implement The Will Of The
People As Approved By The 2012 Pets' Trust Ballot Initiative And To Fund
Improved Animal Services Programs In The 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County Budget.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax:786-394-4127 Email: Cit,/Clerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Rebeca Sosa
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Sosa,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28541:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Strongly Endorsing The Mission Of The Pets' Trust Miami
("Pets' Trust") And Encouraging The Mayor And Board Of County
Commissioner Of Miami-Dade County To Implement The Will Of The
People As Approved By The 2012 Pets' Trust Ballot Initiative And To Fund
Improved Animal Services Programs In The 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County Budget.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Ra ael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
FACLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\pets trust.docx
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City of Miami Beach,]700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Xavier L. Suarez
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Suarez,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28541:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Strongly Endorsing The Mission Of The Pets' Trust Miami
("Pets' Trust") And Encouraging The Mayor And Board Of County
Commissioner Of Miami-Dade County To Implement The Will Of The
People As Approved By The 2012 Pets' Trust Ballot Initiative And To Fund
Improved Animal Services Programs In The 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County Budget.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
R ael E. nado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Lynda Bell
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Bell,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28541:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Strongly Endorsing The Mission Of The Pets' Trust Miami
("Pets' Trust") And Encouraging The Mayor And Board Of County
Commissioner Of Miami-Dade County To Implement The Will Of The
People As Approved By The 2012 Pets' Trust Ballot Initiative And To Fund
Improved Animal Services Programs In The 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County Budget.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafa I E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\pets trust.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CiyClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Dennis C. Moss
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 320
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Moss,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28541:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Strongly Endorsing The Mission Of The Pets' Trust Miami
("Pets' Trust") And Encouraging The Mayor And Board Of County
Commissioner Of Miami-Dade County To Implement The Will Of The
People As Approved By The 2012 Pets' Trust Ballot Initiative And To Fund
Improved Animal Services Programs In The 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County Budget.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
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City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Javier D. Souto
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 320
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Souto,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28541:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Strongly Endorsing The Mission Of The Pets' Trust Miami
("Pets' Trust") And Encouraging The Mayor And Board Of County
Commissioner Of Miami-Dade County To Implement The Will Of The
People As Approved By The 2012 Pets' Trust Ballot Initiative And To Fund
Improved Animal Services Programs In The 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County Budget.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If ou need additional information lease do not hesitate to call.
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Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax:786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Juan C. Zapata
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 320
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Zapata,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28541:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Strongly Endorsing The Mission Of The Pets' Trust Miami
("Pets' Trust") And Encouraging The Mayor And Board Of .County
Commissioner Of Miami-Dade County To Implement The Will Of The
People As Approved By The 2012 Pets' Trust Ballot Initiative And To Fund
Improved Animal Services Programs In The 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County Budget.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,vwvw.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 320
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Diaz,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28541:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Strongly Endorsing The Mission Of The Pets' Trust Miami
("Pets' Trust") And Encouraging The Mayor And Board Of County
Commissioner Of Miami-Dade County To Implement The Will Of The
People As Approved By The 2012 Pets' Trust Ballot Initiative And To Fund
Improved Animal Services Programs In The 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County Budget.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\pets trust.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado
Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
April 14, 2014
Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr.
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street, Suite 320
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Commissioner Bovo, Jr.,
Attached please find copy of Resolution No. 2014-28541:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Strongly Endorsing The Mission Of The Pets' Trust Miami
("Pets' Trust") And Encouraging The Mayor And Board Of County
Commissioner Of Miami-Dade County To Implement The Will Of The
People As Approved By The 2012 Pets' Trust Ballot Initiative And To Fund
Improved Animal Services Programs In The 2014-2015 Miami-Dade
County Budget.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 9, 2014.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\pets trust.docx
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.