2015-29117 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-29117
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING "THE ENVELOPE
PLEASE" INITIATIVE, WHICH ASKS HOTELS TO PLACE
ENVELOPES IN HOTEL ROOMS TO REMIND GUESTS TO EXPRESS
THEIR GRATITUDE BY LEAVING TIPS FOR ROOM ATTENDANTS,
AND ENCOURAGING ALL HOTELS IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INITIATIVE.
WHEREAS, A Woman's Nation, a nonprofit organization focused on the values,
needs, and well-being of women and their families founded by journalist and former first
Lady of California Maria Shriver, launched "The Envelope Please" Initiative ("the
Initiative") to encourage hotel guests to express their gratitude to the room attendants
who care for them while they are away from home; and
WHEREAS, the Initiative asks hotels to place designated envelopes in hotel
rooms to make it convenient for guests to remember to express their gratitude to room
attendants by leaving tips and thank you notes; and
WHEREAS, while other hotel employees such as valet personnel may have
more face time with guests, room attendants typically clean hotel rooms while guests
are out and are therefore at risk of having their work overlooked in terms of receiving
tips; and
WHEREAS, over 10 hotel brands have joined the Initiative since its launch in
September 2014, placing envelopes in more than 225,000 hotel rooms across the
United States and Canada; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, a nonprofit
organization dedicated to marketing local areas as tourist destinations, supports the
Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association, an
organization that includes more than 160 member hotels across Miami-Dade County,
supports the Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, an advisory board
to the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, supports the Initiative; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Commission for Women has had many
discussions regarding, and is in favor of, the Initiative and plans to further discuss
methods to help promote and provide education for the Initiative.
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 support "The Envelope Please" Initiative and encourage all hotels
in the City of Miami Beach to participate in the Initiative.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
RAUL J. AGUILA, CITY ATTORNEY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the City Commission
City Manager Jimmy Morales
FROM: Raul J. Aguila, City Attorney
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September 2, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING "THE ENVELOPE
PLEASE" INITIATIVE, WHICH ASKS HOTELS TO PLACE ENVELOPES
IN HOTEL ROOMS TO REMIND GUESTS TO EXPRESS THEIR
GRATITUDE BY LEAVING TIPS FOR ROOM ATTENDANTS, AND
ENCOURAGING ALL HOTELS IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE INITIATIVE.
The attached Resolution is sponsored by Mayor Philip Levine and is submitted
for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the September 2, 2015 City
Commission Meeting.
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Cardillo, Lilia
From: Cardillo, Lilia
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 1:25 PM
To: Perez, Fatima
Cc: Stewart, Bonnie; Bonini, Danila; Granado, Rafael; Samantha Barrios
(samantha @mayorphiliplevine.com)
Subject: Resolution No. 2015-29117
Attachments: Resolution 2015-29117.pdf
Hi Fatima,
Please see attached Resolution No. 2015-29117, Supporting"The Envelope Please" Initiative, Which Asks Hotels To Place
Envelopes In Hotel Rooms To Remind Guests To Express Their Gratitude By Leaving Tips For Room Attendants,And
Encouraging All Hotels In The City Of Miami Beach To Participate In The Initiative, which was transmitted accordingly
(see letters attached).
Thank you.
MIAMIBEACH
Lilia Cardillo,Agenda Coordinator
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7411/ Fax: 786-394-4139/www.miamibeachfl.gov
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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MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411
September 9, 2015
William D. Talbert, President & CEO
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2700
Miami, FL 33131
Dear Mr. Talbert,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2015-29117:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Supporting "The Envelope Please" Initiative, Which Asks
Hotels To Place Envelopes In Hotel Rooms To Remind Guests To
Express Their Gratitude By Leaving Tips For Room Attendants, And
Encouraging All Hotels In The City Of Miami Beach To Participate In The
Initiative.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 2, 2015.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
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MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411
September 9, 2015
Wendy Kallergis, President
Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association
1674 Meridian Avenue, Suite 420
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Dear Ms. Kallergis,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2015-29117:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Supporting "The Envelope Please" Initiative, Which Asks
Hotels To Place Envelopes In Hotel Rooms To Remind Guests To
Express Their Gratitude By Leaving Tips For Room Attendants, And
Encouraging All Hotels In The City Of Miami Beach To Participate In The
Initiative.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 2, 2015.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
LE. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
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1915•2015
M1AMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411
September 9, 2015
Peggy Benua, General Manager
Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association
1674 Meridian Avenue, Suite 420
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Dear Ms. Benua,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2015-29117:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Supporting "The Envelope Please" Initiative, Which Asks
Hotels To Place Envelopes In Hotel Rooms To Remind Guests To
Express Their Gratitude By Leaving Tips For Room Attendants, And
Encouraging All Hotels In The City Of Miami Beach To Participate In The
Initiative.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 2, 2015.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
afael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
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1915•2015
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411
September 9, 2015
Laura Morilla, Program Officer & Director
Miami-Dade County Commission for Women
111 NW 1St Street, Suite 1034
Miami, FL 33128
Dear Ms. Morilla,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2015-29117:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Supporting "The Envelope Please" Initiative, Which Asks
Hotels To Place Envelopes In Hotel Rooms To Remind Guests To
Express Their Gratitude By Leaving Tips For Room Attendants, And
Encouraging All Hotels In The City Of Miami Beach To Participate In The
Initiative.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 2, 2015.
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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1915 •2015
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411
September 9, 2015
Mercedes Carlson, Chairperson
Miami Beach Commission for Women
5120 Lakeview Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Dear Ms. Carlson,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2015-29117:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Supporting "The Envelope Please" Initiative, Which Asks
Hotels To Place Envelopes In Hotel Rooms To Remind Guests To
Express Their Gratitude By Leaving Tips For Room Attendants, And
Encouraging All Hotels In The City Of Miami Beach To Participate In The
Initiative.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 2, 2015.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
i
'/c fael E. dranado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
1915.2015
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411
September 9, 2015
Jerry Libbin, President & CEO
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
1920 Meridian Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Dear Mr. Libbin,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2015-29117:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Supporting "The Envelope Please" Initiative, Which Asks
Hotels To Place Envelopes In Hotel Rooms To Remind Guests To
Express Their Gratitude By Leaving Tips For Room Attendants, And
Encouraging All Hotels In The City Of Miami Beach To Participate In The
Initiative.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 2, 2015.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Respectfully,
afael E. ranado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine
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MIAMI BEAC H
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk Tel: 305-673-7411
September 9, 2015
Michael S. Goldberg, Chairman
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
1920 Meridian Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Dear Mr. Goldberg,
Attached please find a copy of City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 2015-29117:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami
Beach, Florida, Supporting "The Envelope Please" Initiative, Which Asks
Hotels To Place Envelopes In Hotel Rooms To Remind Guests To
Express Their Gratitude By Leaving Tips For Room Attendants, And
Encouraging All Hotels In The City Of Miami Beach To Participate In The
Initiative.
This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach on September 2, 2015.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
/., /,Respectfully,
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
c: Mayor Philip Levine