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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 Convention Center Drive (hereinafter referred
to as the "City" or "Grantor") and American Friends of Magen David Adom, Inc (the
"Grantee"). This Agreement concerns the purpose, conditions, and administration of the City's
commitment to the Grantee, totaling one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars ($115,000) (the
"Grant"), as set forth more fully herein. The Grant provides the basis for the purchase of a Life
Support Ambulance as detailed in Resolution 2023-32830.
1. Nature and Purpose of the Grant. The Grantor wishes to further the charitable purposes of
the Grantee by funding the purchase of one (1) Life Support Ambulance. The Grantee agrees to
use the grant and any associated matching funds to purchase, support, and maintain a Life Support
Ambulance.
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 one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars ($115,000), (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: City of Miami Beach, Florida
ATTEST:
By:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
NUV 17 2023
Date
FOR GRANTEE:
ATTEST:
Jessica Nessim
By:
Jessica Nessim
Print Name and Title
11 /15/2023
Date
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a T. Hudak, City danager
Friends of Magen David Adom, Inc
Adi Ben Ezra
Authorized Signature
Senior Development Executive
Print Name and Title
APPROVED AS TO
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& FOR EXECUTION
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AMBULANCE SPONSORSHIP FORM
Donor information
DonorName(s): City of Miami Beach
Str t Add 1700 Convention Center Drive
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City: Miami Beach
Primary Phone: 305-673-7000 ext 27466
Type of vehicle
N Life Support Ambulance
State: FL Zip: 33139
E-mail: lasongreene@miamibeachfl.gov
$115,000
Order placed once 50% is received. Production based on factory availability.
Method of payment:
9 Check ❑ Credit Card
Deposit Amount:
Balance Due:
❑ Securities/Stocks ❑ Cash
Date:
Date(s):
91 Payment in full ❑ Payment in installments: Monthly/Quarterly/Annually
Inscription for ambulance doors:
PRESENTED TO THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL
[In honor of/In memory of]
BY
City of Miami Beach
[PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME(s)]
Miami Beach, FL
[CITY, STATE]
2023
[YEAR]
Deposit: $57,500
Publicity preferences
AFMDA and MDA e may ❑ may not use my/our name(s) for promotion or publicity on websites, in press
releases, e-mails, newsletters, or other materials.
If my gift is publicized, please list the donors as: City of Miami Beach
Signature
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Donor Signa Date:
Accepted by: Date:
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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'h day of Oc I 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
APPROVED AS TO
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& FOR EXECUTION
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AMERIGAN FRIENDS OF
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NATIONAL OFFICERS
& DIRECTORS
Wiring Funds to AFMDA
National Chairman
Mark D. Lebow
Instructions for Donors:
Chief Executive Officer
When you are wiring funds to AFMDA, it is important for you to
Catherine L. Reed
provide the following information and to ask your bank to
Vice Chairmen
include this information with the wire. It will ensure that we will be
Daniel Dobin
able to match up your gift with your donor record.
Gershon W.Trimpol
1. Yourfull name
Treasurer
Neil Fox
2. Your home address (City, State and Zip)
3. Any other notes necessary (the person you spoke to at
Secretary
Barry S. Feldman
AFMDA, IRA information, etc.)
Audit Chair
Michael Goldman
Wire Instructions:
Account Name: American Friends of Magen David Adorn
Directors
Donna Fried Calcaterra
20 W. 36th Street, Suite 1100
Jenna D. Calcaterra
New York, NY 10018-9784
Ann S. Deshe
Dave Dias
Herbert Donner
Annetta Weller Epstein
Bank Name and Account: Israel Discount Bank of New York
Jacqueline Goldman
1114 Avenue of the Americas
Albert Kalimian
Fraeda Kopman
New York, NY 10036
Ann Lesser
RonitA.J. Neuman
Account#: 1000033053
Robert Picow
ABA#: 026009768
Kurt N. Schwartz
Daniel Schwarzwalder
SWIFT: IDBYUS33
Kent M. Swig
Chairman of MDA Bank Contact: Alain Mehani
Executive Board
Rabbi Avraham Manela First Vice President, US Private Banking
Director -General Phone: (212) 551-8605
Magen David Adorn Email: Amehani@IDBny.com
in Israel
Eli Bin
ADVISORY BOARD
Seymour Brief
Martin Cohen
Paula Blaine Cohen
20 W. 36th Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10018.866,632.2763.212.757.1627 • info@afmda.org • afmda.org