Grant Agreement between CMB & Americans for Ben-Gurion University2 023_3293 cj
MIAMI BEACH
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
GRANT AGREEMENT
The following sets forth the agreement between the City of Miami Beach, Florida, a municipal
corporation of the State of Florida, located at 1700 ConventioCente�Drive (hereinafter referred
to as the "City" or "Grantor") and(A>Yte-ric na srforrB a Gurion II AUrsify ( "Grantee"). : _ � gg!! the Grantee This
Agreement concerns the purpose, conditions, an a ministration of the City's commitment to the
Grantee, totaling ten thousand dollars ($10,000) (the "Grant"), as set forth more fully herein. The
Grant provides the basis to support the well-being of the students, faculty, and staff at Ben-Gurion
University of the Negev as detailed in Resolution 2023-32830.
1. Nature and Purpose of the Grant. The Grantor wishes to further the charitable purposes of
the Grantee to support the well-being of the students, faculty, and staff at Ben-Gurion University
of the Negev. The Grantee agrees to use the grant and any associated matching funds to support
the well-being of the students, faculty, and staff at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
2. Uses and Conditions of the Grant. The express intent of the parties to this Agreement is for
the Grantee to take possession of US ten thousand dollars ($10,000), (net of any charges, taxes or
other fees relating to currency conversions and/or the transfer of funds to the United States) for the
above -stated purpose. The Grantee acknowledges that the receipt of this Grant does not imply a
commitment on behalf of the Grantor to continue or provide funding beyond the terms specified
in this Agreement.
3. Documentation. Within seven (7) business days of a request by the Grantor, Grantee shall
provide documentation evidencing that the Grant funds have been expended for their intended
purpose, as provided herein.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement.
FOR CITY:
ATTEST:
By: 4
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
N®V 17 Z023
Date
FOR GRANTEE:
CORP AORATE
ATTEST:
By:
Joni Koen, Executive Assistant
Print Name and Title
11 /13/2023
Date
City of Miami Beach, Florida
/16na T. Hudak, City Manager
Americans for Ben-Gurion University
Authorized Signature
Douglas Seserman, CEO
Print Name and Title
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32830
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A
DONATION OF $115,000 TO AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID
ADOM, INC., A NOT -FOR -PROFIT, 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, FOR A
PURCHASE OF AN AMBULANCE FOR THE USE BY MAGEN DAVID
ADOM IN ISRAEL, AND A DONATION OF $10,000 TO AMERICANS FOR
BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY, INC., A NOT -FOR -PROFIT, 501(C)(3)
ORGANIZATION, TO SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING OF THE STUDENTS,
FACULTY AND STAFF AT BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV;
AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE,
TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE DONATION.
WHEREAS, October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks by terrorist organization Hamas have
targeted the people of Israel on Shabbat and during the Jewish holy days, resulting in the loss
of innocent lives; and
WHEREAS, the City condemns all acts of terrorism and violence targeting innocent
civilians, and acknowledges the resilience and courage of the people of Israel in the face of
these threats; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to donate $115,000 to American
Friends of Magen David Adom, Inc., a not -for -profit, 501(c)(3) organization, for a purchase of an
ambulance to assist with the on -going efforts to help survivors of the terrorist attacks; and
WHEREAS, Magen David Adorn ("MDA") is Israel's only government -mandated
ambulance and emergency medical responder, serving as Israel's second line of defense; and
WHEREAS, MDA's fleet of 700 MDA ambulances and Mobile Intensive Care Units travel
over 6.75 million miles a year, taking care of more than 700,000 patients annually; and
WHEREAS, considering the time -sensitive and urgent need behind this donation, the
Mayor and City Commission would also like to waive the requirement to refer any City donations
or expenditures exceeding $75,000 to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee for
discussion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission also wish to donate $10,000 to Americans
for Ben-Gurion University, Inc., a not -for -profit, 501(c)(3)organization, to support the well-being
of the students, faculty and staff at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ("BGU"); and
WHEREAS, at least twenty-three members of the BGU community were murdered by
Hamas on October 7, and a number of BGU employees and students who live near campus
have had their homes damaged or even destroyed as a result of this attack; and
WHEREAS, the City condemns all acts of terrorism and violence targeting innocent
civilians, and acknowledges the resilience and courage of the people of Israel in the face of
these threats; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to express its support and solidarity with the people of Israel
during these challenging times and offer its condolences to those affected by these acts of
violence; and
WHEREAS, South Florida, and the City of Miami Beach are home to a sizeable Jewish
population, and in 2013, the City became Sister Cities with Nahariya and Ramat Gan, Israel,
and
WHEREAS, the City and Israel have developed strong ties with Israel through cultural,
economic, educational, and diplomatic exchanges that have mutually benefited both
communities; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission find that the foregoing serves a municipal
purpose in view of the City's long-standing commitment to peace, and humanitarian principles
by helping the innocent victims of violence and contributing to the reconstruction and recovery
of affected communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, that the Mayor and the City hereby approve and authorize a donation of
$115,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom, Inc., a not -for -profit, 501(c)(3)
organization, for a purchase of an ambulance for the use by Magen David Adorn in Israel, and a
donation of $10,000 to Americans for Ben-Gurion University, a not -for -profit, 501(c)(3)
organization, to support the well-being of the students, faculty and staff at Ben-Gurion University
of the Negev; and further authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute any and all
documents or agreements in connection with the donation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18"' day of Oc r 23.
ATTEST:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(sponsored by Mayor Dan Gelber
Vice -Mayor David Richardson
Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
Commissioner Steven Meiner)
Dan Gelber, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO
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& FOR EXECUTION
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AMERICANS FOR
BEN-GURION
UNIVERSITY
Partners'in the Remarkable
1001 Avenue of the Americas, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10018
IRS EIN: 23-7270753
Americans for Ben-Gurion University Gift Delivery Instructions
You may also provide these instructions directly to your institution when making a donation via a third
party, such as through an individual retirement account (IRA).
Instructions for Electronic Transfers
Bank of America, NA
One Bryant Park
New York, NY 10036
Account number - 483075033713
ABA/Routing number ACH - 021000322
ABA/Routing number Wire - 026009593
International Wire Swift Code: BOFAUS3N (use BOFAUS6S if sending foreign currency)
For further credit to the account of Americans for Ben-Gurion University
Address for Mailing Checks For Overnight Mail
Americans for Ben-Gurion University Bank of America Lockbox Services
P.O. Box 7410310 A4BGU #10310
Chicago, IL 60674-0310 540 West Madison 4th floor
Chicago, IL 60661
800-376-2703
Instructions for Transferring Securities (Stock Gifts)
Schwab DTC Number
DTC # 0164
Code 40
For further credit to: Americans for Ben-Gurion University
A/C # 5127-2799
Attn: Charles Schwab & Co.
Orlando Operations Center
1958 Summit Park Drive, Suite 200
Orlando, FL 32810
Tel: (800) 472-9813
Please notify your primary contact at Americans for Ben-Gurion University
when transferring securities.
For more information, please visit: www.americansforbgu.org
Thank you for your support!