2016-29356 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29356
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE.
CITY TO CO-SPONSOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S
RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT TO BE HELD AT LUMMUS PARK ON
APRIL 16, 2016 FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M, AND WAIVING
THE CITY'S FACILITY USAGE FEE FOR THE EVENT.
WHEREAS, in May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in
Tacoma, Washington, ultimately raising $27,000 to help the American Cancer Society fight
cancer, the nation's biggest health concern; and
WHEREAS, a year later, 340 supporters joined the overnight event and the Relay For
Life movement has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, raising nearly $5 billion to fight
cancer; and
WHEREAS, according to the American Cancer Society, the Relay For Life movement is
the world's largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer, uniting communities
across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remembering loved ones lost,
and taking action to finish the fight once and for all; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that the City Commission authorize the City
to co-sponsor the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life event, to be held at Lummus Park
on April 16, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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 City to co-sponsor the American Cancer Society's Relay For
Life event, to be held at Lummus Park on April 16, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and
waive the City's facility usage fee for the event.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13 day of Apra , 2016.: /
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
FROM: Joy V. W. Malakoff, Commissioner
DATE: April 5, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO CO-
SPONSOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S RELAY FOR LIFE
EVENT TO BE HELD AT LUMMUS PARK ON APRIL 16, 2016 FROM
4:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M, AND WAIVING THE CITY'S FACILITY
USAGE FEE FOR THE EVENT.
Please place on the April 13, 2016 City-Commission meeting agenda, a Resolution
authorizing the City to co-sponsor the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event, to
be held at Lummus Park on April 16, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and waiving.
the City's facility usage fee for the event.
If you have any questions, please contact me at extension 6622.
Thank you.
JVWM
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work,and play in our vibrant,tropical,
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