2015-29104 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-29104
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING ALL CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH SPECIAL EVENT FEES AND CHARGES
FOR ALL FUNDRAISING EVENTS BENEFITTING THE
"DWAYNE HAVE A HEART FOUNDATION, INC." TAKING
PLACE IN THE CITY.
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2015, Dwayne Mitchell, the son of Miami Beach Police
Detective Chris Mitchell and Officer Shantell Mitchell, suffered severe, life-threatening
complications due to Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome and has been continuously hospitalized,
or in 24-hour ICU facilities since said date, and will require specialized, residential rehabilitative
care for the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, the Mitchell Family has incurred, and will continue to incur, astronomical
health care and related costs above and beyond the Mitchell Family's health insurance
coverages; and
WHEREAS, in order to support the Mitchell Family during this difficult time, and to assist
with the financial burdens associated with the continuing and significant medical and related
costs associated with Dwayne Mitchell's recovery, a variety of community fundraisers have
been held, and future fundraising events will be held in the City of Miami Beach including, but
not limited to, the "Dwayne Have a Heart Foundation, Inc." 5K/Run Walk and a golf tournament
to be held on September 25, 2015 at the Normandy Shores Golf Course; and
WHEREAS, due to the extraordinary nature of Dwayne Mitchell's condition, the Mayor
and City Commission deem it in the best interest of the Miami Beach community to waive all
City special event fees and charges associated with all fundraising events held in the City to
benefit the "Dwayne Have a Heart Foundation, Inc."
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 waive all City special event fees and charges for all fundraising events
benefitting the "Dwayne Have a Heart Foundation, Inc." taking place in the City of Miami Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 31 day of July, 2015.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jimmy Morales, City Manager
FROM: Michael Grieco, Commissioner
DATE: July 20th, 2015
SUBJECT: Discussion waiving city fees and charges for the "Dwayne Have A Heart
Foundation 5K/Run Walk"
Please place on the July 31st City Commission Meeting Agenda a discussion item
concerning waiving remaining city fees and charges for the "Dwayne Have A Heart
Foundation 5K/Run Walk" to benefit the Dwayne Have a Heart Foundation Inc. The
foundation is benefitting Dwayne Mitchell, son of Miami Beach Police officers Chris and
Shantell Mitchell who has been diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White, an extremely rare,
undiagnosed heart disease. Dwayne has missed his high school graduation and has been in
• ICU fighting for a second chance at life. Although Dwayne has health insurance, the medical
expenses for long-term treatment far exceed what the insurance will cover.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Danila Bonini at extension 6457.
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We are committed to providing excellent public service and safely to all who live, work, and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. _
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