Resolution 2022-32019RESOLUTION NO., 2022-32019
A RESOLUTION OF .THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
ACCEPTING A DONATION OF SURPLUS CAMPAIGN FUNDS,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,599.53, FROM COMMISSIONER MARK
SAMUELIAN, AND ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER'S
RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOCATE THESE FUNDS TOWARD
SCHOLASTIC CHESS INITIATIVES, IN RECOGNITION OF
COMMISSIONER SAMUELIAN'S COMMITMENT TO
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MIAMI BEACH
RESIDENTS TO LEARN AND PLAY THE GAME OF CHESS.
WHEREAS, in November 2021, Commissioner Mark Samuelian was re-elected without
opposition to a second, four-year term as City Commissioner, Group 2; and
WHEREAS, under Section 106.141, Florida Statutes, "each candidate who ... becomes
an unopposed candidate ... or elected to office shall, within 90 days, dispose of the funds on
deposit in his or her campaign account' as provided in the statute; and
WHEREAS, a candidate required to dispose of surplus campaign funds may "give the
funds that have not been spent or obligated ... to a political subdivision, to be deposited in the
general fund thereof' pursuant to Section 106.141(4)(a)4.b, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, under Section 1.01 of the Florida Statutes, the City of Miami Beach ("City") is
a political subdivision within the meaning of Section 106.141(4)(a)4.b, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Samuelian wishes to donate surplus campaign funds, in the
amount of $49,599.53, to the City's general fund; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission accept, with gratitude, Commissioner
Samuelian's donation of surplus campaign funds; and
WHEREAS, as a former national chess master, Commissioner Samuelian actively
sponsors scholastic chess programs across Miami Beach schools; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of Commissioner Samuelian's leadership with regard to youth
chess initiatives, the City Manager recommends that Commissioner Samuelian's donated surplus
campaign funds be used to support chess programming, such as lessons, competitions, or other
activations; purchase chess sets for use in City parks and other facilities; and sponsor
participation in Miami Beach schools, and by Miami Beach residents, in scholastic chess
programs or events; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the City Manager's
recommendation, find that a public purpose would be served, and allocate Commissioner
Samuelian's donated funds toward scholastic chess initiatives in Miami Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby
accept a donation of surplus campaign funds, in the amount of $49,599.53, from Commissioner
Mark Samuelian, and accept the City. Manager's recommendation to allocate these funds toward
scholastic chess initiatives, in recognition of Commissioner Samuelian's commitment to
expanding opportunities for Miami Beach residents to learn and play the game of chess.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ozo
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JAN 2 5 1012
Rafael Granado, City Clerk
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: January 20, 2022
SUBJECT. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION ACCEPTING A
DONATION OF SURPLUS CAMPAIGN FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$49,599.53, FROM COMMISSIONER MARK SAMUELIAN, AND ACCEPTING
THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOCATE THESE
FUNDS TOWARD SCHOLASTIC CHESS INITIATIVES, IN RECOGNITION
OF COMMISSIONER SAMUELIAN'S COMMITMENT TO EXPANDING
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS TO LEARN AND PLAY
THE GAME OF CHESS.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Mark Samuelian, the above -referenced Resolution is
submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the January 20, 2022
Commission meeting.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
Is this a "Residents Right
to Know" item, pursuant to
City Code Section 2=14?
No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attomey
Sponsor
Commissioner Marts Samuelian
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Does this item utilize G.O.
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