Resolution 2024-33264 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33264
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
ESTABLISH CONTACT WITH THE LIAISON FOR NAHARIYA, ISRAEL, A
SISTER CITY, TO DETERMINE WHAT AID CAN BE AFFORDED BY THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH TO NAHARIYA IN LIGHT OF RECENT AND CONTINUING
ATTACKS BY HEZBOLLAH.
WHEREAS, for two decades, since September 8, 2004(Resolution No. 2004-25600), the
City of Miami Beach has maintained a sister city relationship with Nahariya, Israel, reflecting a
bond of friendship, mutual respect, and cooperation between the two cities; and
WHEREAS, recent and continuing attacks by Hezbollah, designated by the U.S.
Department of State as a foreign terrorist organization, have severely impacted Nahariya, causing
significant distress and damage to the city and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach are deeply
concerned about the safety and well-being of the people of Nahariya and wish to extend their
support during this challenging time; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Miami Beach to determine what form of aid or
assistance can be provided to Nahariya to help alleviate the hardships faced by its residents and
to support the city's recovery and resilience efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires that the Administration establish immediate contact
with the designated liaison for Nahariya, Israel, to assess the situation on the ground and identify
specific needs that can be met through assistance from the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS,the findings from this communication shall be reported back to the Mayor and
City Commission for further action, including but not limited to the provision of humanitarian aid,
financial support, or other forms of assistance as deemed appropriate.
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 direct the Administration to establish contact with the liaison for Nahariya,
Israel, a sister city, to determine what aid can be afforded by the City of Miami Beach to Nahariya
in light of recent and continuing attacks by Hezbollah. //
PASSED and ADOPTED this // day of Se 4h9(e°✓ , 2024.
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Steven Meiner, Mayor
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Rafael E. ranado, City Clerk
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: September 11, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH
CONTACT WITH THE LIAISON FOR NAHARIYA, ISRAEL, A SISTER CITY, TO
DETERMINE WHAT AID CAN BE AFFORDED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO
NAHARIYA IN LIGHT OF RECENT AND CONTINUING ATTACKS BY HEZBOLLAH.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Mayor Steven Meiner.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
None at this time.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices!
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
No No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec.2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Mayor Steven Meiner
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Aid/Assistance to Sister City, Nahariya, Israel. (Meiner) CA
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