Resolution 2025-33549RESOLUTION NO.2025-33549
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE
CITY ADMINISTRATION TO LIGHT UP CITY HALL IN THE
COLOR OF ORANGE,TO COMMEMORATE THE LOSS OF THE
BIBAS FAMILY WHO WERE ISRAELI VICTIMS OF OCTOBER
7TH.
WHEREAS,buildings in major cities around the world have been illuminated in orange
light,in memory of slain hostages Shiri,Ariel and Kfir Bibas,who were murdered in captivity in
Gaza after being taken hostage during the Hamas-led October 7,2023,invasion and massacre;
and
WHEREAS,this initiative was organized by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs after the
Bi bas family bodies were returned to Israel,and 108 missions around the world worked to have
their host countries participate;and
WHEREAS,the color orange was chosen by the Foreign Ministry for the project as it has
come to symbolize the plight of the young family over the past 16 months,due to the memorable
bright orange hair of Ariel and Kfir;and
WHEREAS,multiple locations around the United States have been lit up,including the
Transamerica Pyramid Center in San Francisco,the Beverly Hills City Hall in Los Angeles,and
14 landmarks in New York,including One World Trade Center,the Empire State Plaza,and
Niagara Falls.
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 of the City of Miami Beach,Florida,hereby authorize the City Administration to light
up City Hall in the color of orange,to commemorate the loss of the Bibas family who were Israeli
victims of October 7th.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2
ATTEST:
~MARO 3 2025
RafaelE.Ganado,City Clerk
(Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner)
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:City Attorney Ricardo J.Dopico
DATE:February 26,2025
TITLE:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO LIGHT
UP MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL IN THE COLOR OF ORANGE TO COMMEMORATE
THE LOSS OF THE BIBAS FAMILY WHO WERE ISRA ELI VICTIMS OF OCTOBER
7TH.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution has been prepared at the request of Mayor Steven Meiner.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
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
Is this a "Residents Right to Know"item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-172
Is this item related to a G.O.Bond
Project?
No No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which,as defined in Code Se._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
Light up City Hall in Orange,Bibas Family Victims (Meiner)
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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