98-22659 RESO
RESOLUTION NO.
98-22659
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXTENDING AN
INVITATION TO THE CITY OF ALMONTE, SPAIN, TO BECOME A
SISTER CITY AND INVITING THE PEOPLE OF ALMONTE, SPAIN
TO PARTICIPATE IN SAID PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Sister City concept was inaugurated by the President ofthe United
States in 1956 to establish greater friendship and understanding between the people of the
United States and other nations through the medium of direct personal contact; and
WHEREAS, all succeeding US. Presidents have endorsed said program, to be
conducted for the broad purposes of the exchange of ideas between the citizens of the United
States of America and the people of other nations; and
WHEREAS, to implement this program Miami Beach and other communities in the
United States have been requested by Sister Cities International to affiliate with cities in
other nations of similar characteristics and mutual interest; and
WHEREAS, the city of Almonte, Spain has formally requested participation in the
Miami Beach Sister Cities Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Sister Cities Coordinating Council herein
recommends to the Mayor and City Commission that the city of Almonte, Spain be invited
to participate with the City of Miami Beach as its Sister City in the Sister Cities International
Program; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Miami Beach and Almonte recognize and endorse this
program with the hope that it wi11lead to a lasting friendship between the people of Miami
Beach and Almonte.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the Mayor and City Commission, on behalf of the citizens of Miami
Beach, do hereby extend an invitation to the government and people of the city of Almonte,
Spain to participate with Miami Beach as its Sister City for the purpose of creating greater
mutual understanding between the peoples of our two great cities and nations.
Section 2: The Mayor is hereby authorized to act as official representative ofthe City
of Miami Beach to carry out this program.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of February
,1998.
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MAYOR
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO
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AGREEMENT ESTABLISIllNG SISTER CITY
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA AND ALMONTE, SPAIN
The Sister City concept was inaugurated by the President of
the United States in 1956 to establish greater friendship and
Wlderstanding between the people of the United States and
other nations through the mediwn of direct personal contact,
and
WHEREAS, all succeeding US. Presidents have endorsed
said program. to be conducted for the broad pw-poses of the
exchange of ideas between the citizens of the United States
of America and the people of other nations, and
WHEREAS, to implement this program Miami Beach and
other conununities in the United States have been requested
by Sister Cities International to affiliate with cities in other
nations of similar characteristics and mutual interest, and
WHEREAS, the City of Almonte, Spain has fonnally
requested participation in the Miami Beach Sister Cities
Program. and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Sister Cities
Coordinating COWlcil has reconunended to the Mayor and
City Commission that the City of Almonte, Spain be invited
to participate with the City of Miami Beach as its Sister City
in the Sister Cities International Program, and
WHEREAS, the Cities of Miami Beach and Almonte
recognize and endorse this program with the hope that it will
lead to a lasting friendship between the people of Miami
Beach and Almonte.
Now therefore, be it duly resolved by the mayors of the
Cities of Miami Beach and Almonte, Spain. as follows:
Section 1: That the Mayors, on behalf of the people of Miami
Beach and Almonte, do hereby enter into this Agreement to
participate as Sister Cities for the pw-pose of creating greater
mutual Wlderstanding between the peoples of our two great
cities and nations.
Section 2: The Mayors are hereby authorized to act as
official representatives of the Cities of Miami Beach and
Almonte to carry out this program.
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Mayor Neisen Kasdin, City of Miami Beach
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City Clerk
ACUERDO PARA ESTABLECER LA HERMANDAD
ENTRE LAS CIUDADES DE MIAMI BEACH,
EST ADOS UNIDOS Y ALMONTE, ESP ANA
El concepto de Ciudades Hennanas fue inaugurado por el
Presidente de los Estados Unidos en el ano 1956, para
establecer el modo de mejorar la amistad entre 10s
ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos con otras naciones atraves
de Wl contacto directo, y
POR CUANTO, todos los Presidentes subsequentes han
endorsado el programa de Ciudades Hennanas con el motivo
de intercambiar ideas entre los ciudadanos de Estados
Unidos con los de otras naciones, y
POR CUANTO, para implementar este programa, la ciudad
de Miami Beach y otras ciudades en los Estados Unidos han
pedido a la Organizacion Intemacional de Ciudades
Hennanas, afiliaciones con Ciudades en otras naciones con
caracteristicas e intereses similares, y
POR CUANTO, la ciudad de Almonte, Espana ha solicitado
oficiaImente, participacion en el programa de Ciudades
Hennanas de Miami Beach, y
POR CUANTO, el Consejo Coordinador de Ciudades
Hennanas, de la ciudad de Miami Beach, ha recomendado al
Honorable Alcalde y a los Concejales, que la Ciudad de
Almonte sea invitada a participar como Ciudad Hennana en
nuestro programa, y
POR CUANTO, las ciudades de Miami Beach y Almonte,
Espana reconocen y endorsan este programa, con la
esperanza que traiga Wla verdadera, duradera y sincera
amistad para nuestros ciudadanos, y
POR LO TANTO, SIENDO OFICIALMENTE
RECONOCIDO POR LOS HONORABLES ALCALDES
DE MIAMI BEACH Y DE ALMONTE, ESPANA, LO
SIGUIENTE:
SECCION 1: los Alcaldes, en nombre de los constituyentes
de Miami Beach y Almonte, Espana, por este medio aceptan
la invitacion de participar en el programa de Ciudades
Hennanas, con el motivo de crear Wla amistad que
contribuya a Wl mejor entendimiento de nuestras culturas,
para el beneficio mutuo y para la grandeza de las naciones
del mWldo,
SECCION 2: los Alcaldes, aqui presentes, estan autorizados
a actuar oficiaImente en nombre de las ciudades de Miami
Beach y Almonte, Espana y a llevar a la realidad el programa
de Ciudades Hcnnanas.
En en eI dia del Senor
de Diciembre de 1997,
Alcalde Francisco Bella Galan
Municipio de Almonte, Espana
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sister
cities
INTERNATIONAL
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
TELEPHONE: (305)
FAX: (305)
ESTABLISHMENT OF SISTER CITIES AFFILIATION PROCESS
1. In order to enhance the stature of being a sister city to Miami Beach, it is important the
following criteria be establish prior to a foreign city becoming a sister city.
2. Prior to a foreign city becoming a sister city to Miami Beach, the foreign city would have
to meet at least one of the following criteria:
a. The demographic of the proposed sister city should be similar to Miami Beach
Le. population, coastal,
b. The proposed sister city would have to have some other quality in common with
Miami Beach such as being a major international tourist destination, a significant
historic district, a community heavily involve in the entertainment industry, etc.
3. The foreign city must write a letter to the mayor of the City of Miami Beach expressing
an interest in establishil1g a Sister City relationship with Miami Beach.
4. Both cities must exchange basic information on their city and surrounding region such
as population, industry, culture, government structure, maps, etc...
5. The Sister Cities Coordinating Council, will review these requests and information and
make a recommendation to the Miami Beach City Commission.
6. The foreign city must pass a resolution in their municipals establishing a Sister Cities
relationship with Miami Beach, Florida.
7. The Miami Beach City Commission must adopt a Resolution establishing the Sister City
relationship.
If the city does not meet the guidelines set out by the attached resolution, then obviously the
process should not even begin.
Typically, this entire process takes approximately 3-6 months. Should you have any questions,
kindly contact 673-7030 for any assistance.
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INTERNATIONAL
The Mission
SiSter Cities Intemati,)nal is (he national
non-profit, volunteer memhership organiza-
tion of U.S. communities linked globally to
promote lasting friendship through a variety
of programs.
The goals of Sister Cili~s International
(SCI) are:
To develop partnerships between U,S,
towns, cities, counties and states and
similar jurisdictions of other nations;
To create opportunities for all people
to experience and explore othcr cultures
through long-term partnerships;
To create an atmosphere in which eco-
nomic development and trade can be
explored. implemented and strength-
ened;
To open a dialogue and address issues
ranging from the cultural to the techni-
cal, from the municipal to the medi-
cal, from the environmental to the edu-
cational and beyond;
To stimulate environments through
which partnerships can creatively learn.
work, and solve problems together; and
To collaborate with other organizations.
both in the United States and in other
countries, that have similar visions and
goals.
A Brief Background
"The Sister Cities program is all important re-
source to the negotiations of govemmellts in
lerring the people themselves give expression
of their Common desire for friendship. good-
will and cooperation for (/ better world Jor
all, ..
. President Dwight D. Eisenhower
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scr sponsors workshops. conferences. train-
tng and profcssional programs anq,publishcs
a wide variety of information to educatc and
support the siSler city movement.
f\ kt.:y to the success of sister cities is the pub-
lic-private partnerships between locally-
ekcted officials and volunteers. It is this part-
nership that allows the entire community to
SUpPOr1 and participate in the programs.
;\ffiliations between cities lhroughout the
world began after World War IT, The U,S. pro-
gram was launched when President Dwight D.
Eisenhower proposed thc peoplc-to-people
concept in 1956. His idea was to involvc
people and community organizations in per-
sonal diplomacy, Out of this g~w Sistcr Cit-
ies Intemational, which has assistcd more than
1.065 U.S. cities. representing morc than 125
million Americans. linked with 1,688 foreign
cities in 117 nations.
The Sister Cities Program allows the indi-
vidual and the community to par1icipate on
local, national and intemationallevels to make
an impact on an ever-changing world. Ex-
changes range from education to culture. medi-
cine to municipal training. busincss and trade
to sports. SCI acts to SUPPOr1 grassroots, vol-
unteer organizations to:
develop new affiliations.
establish community-based organiutions.
create exchange projects.
involve youth and young adults. and
involve business and local elected
officials.
Sister Cities International
Building Community Partnerships Worldwide
Sister Cities International (SCI) is the premier organization for cit-
izen diplomocy in the United States. SCI represents the sister
cities programs of 1,158 US cities and their 2,082 partners in
123 countries worldwide,
SCI leads the notional movement for local communily develop-
ment and volunteer action in the global arena, SCI motivates
and empowers municipal officials, volunteers, ond youth to con-
duct long-term programs of mutuol benefit and interest with their
sister cily counterparts
The goals of SCI ore
· to develop municipal partnerships between US towns, cities,
counties, slates, and similar jurisdictions in other notions;
· to create opportunities for the citizens of member cities to
experience and explore other cultures through long-term munic'
ipal partnerships;
· to create on atmosphere in which economic development and
trade con be developed, implemented and strengthened;
· to stimulate environments through which municipal partnerships
con creatively learn, work and solve problems together; and
· to collaborate with organizations in the United States and
other countries that have similar goals,
SCI is unique in that it officially links municipalities from the
United States with foreign cities through sister cily agreements
signed by the respective mayor of each cily and ratified by each
cily council, or its equivalent. To be official, 0 sister cily rela-
tionship must hove the endorsement of the local authorities, who
support the efforts of communily volunteers. This dynamic
process empowers 011 sectors of 0 communily to participate in
Ihe global arena, thus unleashing citizen diplomacy at the grass-
roots level.
Sister cily affiliations between the United States and other
notions began shortly aher World War II and developed into 0
notional initiative when President Dwight D, Eisenhower pro-
posed the people-to-people program at 0 White House
Conference in 1956, Originally housed os port of the Notional
league of Cities, SCI become 0 separate, not-for-profit organi-
zation in 1967 due to the tremendous growth and popularily of
the US program. President Eisenhower's intention was to involve
people and organized groups at 011 levels of US sociely in per-
sonal, citizen diplomacy with the hope that people-to-people
relationships, fostered through sister city affiliations, would lessen
the chance of future world conflicts,
In every region of the world, sister cities flourish and ploy 0 sig-
nificant role in supporting sustainable communily development.
The number of partnerships continues to grow in Asia, Africa,
and the Middle East Since 1986, parlnerships in the former
Soviet Union alone hove grown from 6 to 162; sister cities con-
tributed to the end of the Cold War, supporting democratization
and grassroots communily participation in Central and Eastern
Europe and the Commonwealth of Indepe:1dent Slates (CIS), At
the Madrid Summit, December, ] 995, the United States and the
European Union in "The New Transatlantic Agenda' specifically
call for sister cities to promote exchanges, 'with 0 view to deep-
ening grassroots support for the transatlantic relationship and
enriching the flow of ideas for the solution of common problems.'
Similarly, sister cily relationships in the Wes:ern Hemisphere offer
o network through which to implement the goals of the United
Notions Conference on Environment and Development
(UNCEDj and the North America Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA) Dr Joseph Duffey, director of the United States
Information Agency (USIA). remarked during his keynote address
at the Summit of Ihe Americas in 1994, 'SCI has and should
continue to be an essential too/ in helping countries in this hemi-
sphere address the common goals and concerns we face in this
moment." nothing con replace the personcl contact that results
from exchanges belween sister cities,"
SCI supports and serves on expansive netvvork of volunteers ded-
icated to promoting citizen exchange c.~:J community-based
leadership, This network includes:
· State Coordinators, who serve in 0 voluntary capacily in each
state providing program development assistance os field staff
to Iocal.level sister cily committees;
· Local committee leaders and municipal officials, who repre-
sent the vast volunteer network in 1,158 cities throughout the
United States; and
· Community volunteers, who number in the hundreds of thou-
sands at the grassroots level and who ore members of the
local sister cily programs,
SCI stoff and local sister cily committees administer a wide vari-
ely of innovative grant programs which pro'/ide new ideas and
direction to the notional sister cities movement. Recent programs
hove included support for municipal education and training,
youth communily service learning, technical assistance, trilateral
exchanges, and independent newspaper management.
As previously isolated notions become increasingly interdepen-
dent, global cooperation is crucial to social ond economic vital-
ily, To further meet the needs of its network, SCI has expanded
its leadership role by: providing training and support to munici-
pal officials from newly emerging democracies; strengthening its
global communications capabilities; and supporting multicultur-
alism and cultural diversily initiatives that help address common
social issues and improve the qualily of life in communities con-
sisting of highly diverse populations
SCI Affiliations Policy
Time and experience hove proven thot the strength and stability of sister city relationships depend heavily on the uniqueness of the
one-to-one relationship,
Efforts by US jurisdictions to esloblish official links wilh foreign jurisdictions thot already hove on active and recognized US sisler
city, county or state will nol be recognized by so.
EfforlS by jurisdictions abroad to create multiple sisler city, county or state affiliations in the US will nol be recognized by SO
Efforts by 0 us jurisdiction to initiate more than one sister city, county or stale affiliation in the same foreign counlry will not be rec-
ognized by SCI. If a US community con support more than one affiliation, it should broaden its horizons and offer to link with juris-
dictions in other nations.
Attempts by US or foreign jurisdictions to establish duplicale links will not be recognized by SCI and will nol be eligible for any ser-
vices or grant programs from SCI.
This policy does not preclude other kinds of links, such as universities, chambers of commerce, service clubs, ete., but refers to offi-
cio! sister city. county or state affiliatians,
Please note, Ih.is policy went into effect on July 1, 1990, Cities that appear in this directory with more than one US 6ty link were
established prior to this date,
SCI Affiliations Procedure
Prior to contacting a foreign jurisdiction to express interest in forming a sister city, county or state affiliation, contact the SO Affiliations
Division to ascertain whether or not a given foreign jurisdiction is already linked or working toward linking with 0 US jurisdiction. This
will avoid confusing the foreign jurisdiction and needlessly wasting time on an affiliation that will not be recognized,
Once a US jurisdiction has found a potential sister city, county or state in a foreign country, it very important to ~eep SCI informed
of the status of your pending affiliation. In other words, copy SCI on all pertinent correspondence (memorandums of urlderstanding,
letters of invitation, etc.) that takes place with your potential sister city, county or state. This will allow SO to keep accurate records
of all affiliation-related activity. Once a formal sister city protocol has been signed or ratified by each respective mcyo:, county com-
mission or governor, SCI must be sent copies in order to issue official recognition, Failure to comply with ony of the above instruc-
tions could cost an affiliation official recognition.
There are many jurisdictions abroad seeking 0 US sister city, county or state. These jurisdictions ore located primarily in Central and
South America, Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Many of these jurisdictions hove been waiting a
long time for US partners and remain interesfed and hopeful. SCI's World Wide Web page features short profiles of many of these
cities. SCI members are encouraged to contact the SCI Affiliations Division for further information.
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Local organizations involved in sister cities activities:
1. Chamber of Cornmerce ..... 69% 9. Veterans' Organizations .................... 10%
2. Newspaper ......................... 67% 10. Soroptomist Club ........................... 5%
3. TV Station ......................... 41 % 11. YMCA ........................................... 20/0
4. Rotary Club ....................... 36% 12. YWCA ........................................... 2%
5. Radio Scacion ..................... 31 % 13. Ethnic Groups ................................2%
6. Boy & Girl Scouts ............. 19% 14. City Departments (police, etc.) ...... 2%
7. Lions Club ......................... 19% 15. Hobby Groups ............................... 2%
8. Kiwanis Club ..................... 17%
Local institutions involved in sister cities activities:
1. Secondary Schools ............. 93%
2. Elementary Schools ............67%
3. Universicies ........................ 55%
4. Hospicals/C1inics ...............41 %
5. Museums ...........................41 %
6. Junior Colleges .................. 24%
7. Religious .......................................... 24%
8. Orchescras ........................................ 240/0
9. Trade Schools ...................................22%
10. Environmental ............................... 22%
11. Culcural Organizations ................... 12%
12. Zoological Parks .............................7%
Most popular activities:
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Humanitarian Assistance
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 9, 1996
Bill Clinton
As Honorary Chairman of Sister Cities International, I am
delighted to extend warmest greetings to everyone celebrating the
fortieth anniversary of the United States Sister Cities program. -
For four decades, Sister Cities International has linked
peoples and communities in an effort to build bridges and foster
cooperation among the countries of the world. Your organization
has been a positive force for peace and understanding, helping more
than 1,800 cities in 122 nations around the globe to benefit from
strong, flourishing relationships.
In your efforts to strengthen the global economy, the Sister
Cities program has worked to stimulate economic development,
promote trade, and help all countries meet the challenges of the
twenty-first century. Your membership has also helped to foster
understanding and friendship among diverse cultures, making a
significant contribution to the development of a global community
based on peace, prosperity, and freedom.
You can be proud of all your impressive accomplishments. Best
wishes for a memorable anniversary celebration and many years of
continued success.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM No.."3- 9,~ C~\sod)
TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Commission
DATE: February 18, 1998
FROM:
Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTI E TENDING AN INVITATION TO THE CITY OF
ALMONTE, SPAIN, TO BECOME A SISTER CITY AND INVITING THE
PEOPLE OF ALMONTE, SPAIN, TO PARTICIPATE IN SAID PROGRAM.
ADMINISTRA TION RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The Sister Cities Council has reviewed background information that would qualify Almonte for
consideration under the Sister Cities Council Criteria. Each City Commissioner will be
presented with a complete package which includes demographic and tourism-related
information.
Almonte is located on the Atlantic Coast of Spain, approximately 50 miles from Seville. It is
both a town and a township. The Town of Almonte is the center of an important wine-producing
region. The Township also encompasses the beach resort of Matalascanas built in the 1960s, the
pilgrimage hamlet of El Rocio, and Donana National Park, among the largest protected wetlands
in Europe.
Except during the annual pilgrimage to the hermitage at El Rocio which draws nearly 2 million
pilgrims and revelers, Almonte is a tranquil, unspoiled coastal township of approximately 45,000
residents depending mainly on agriculture and tourism for their livelihood.
The official designation of Miami Beach and Almonte as Sister Cities reinforces the existing
relationship begun in June, 1997 when representatives of the Miami Beach Community
Development Corporation (MBCDC) and the Miami Design Preservation League were invited
by the Provincial Tourist Bureau to relay the Art Deco District Success Story as inspiration for
the re-development of Matalascanas.
In October, 1997, MBCDC welcomed a delegation of government and tourism officials,
including Francisco Bella Galan, Mayor of Almonte, and Domingo Prieto, Governor of the
Province of Huelva, to Miami Beach and Dade County. Events during the visit included the
presentation of Keys to the City and the unofficial dedication of Drexel Avenue, in the Espanola
Way Spanish Village, as "Plaza de Espana."
Agenda Item C. 7 A
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ANAL YSIS
On Friday, November 7, 1997, MBCDC Planner, representing Almonte, Spain, made a
presentation to the Miami Beach Sister Cities Council and requested it be submitted to the Mayor
and City Commission for approval. The Council approved a recommendation to the Miami
Beach City Commission to adopt Almonte, Spain, as a Sister City. There is no cost involved in
the admission process by either municipality.
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