98-22802 RESO
RESOLUTION NO.
98-22802
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
AND APPROPRIATING A GRANT IN THE SUM OF $150,000,
TO BE FUNDED FROM UNALLOCATED RESORT TAX
COLLECTIONS, TO THE SANFORD L. ZIFF JEWISH
MUSEUM OF FLORIDA FOR THE CONTINUED
OPERATION OF SAME.
WHEREAS, the Sanford L. Ziff Jewish Museum (the Jewish Museum), located at 301
Washington Avenue, is an important cultural institution of the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Jewish Museum has provided substantial continuing benefits to the citizens
of and visitors to the City and has enriched the cultural life of our community; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission approved a loan in the amount of $500,000
from Resort Tax Funds to the Jewish Museum, (MOSAIC, Inc.), to facilitate renovations for
Congregation Beth Jacob located at 301 Washington Avenue within the city limits; and
WHEREAS, the current principal amount outstanding is $457,600 and the Jewish Museum
has been timely with all interest and principal payments; and
WHEREAS, the Jewish Museum has requested that the City assist it with a proposed grant,
in the amount of $150,000, to be funded from unallocated Resort Tax Collections, to assist the
Museum with development of exhibits and building improvements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, approving and appropriating a grant in the sum of
$150,000, to be funded from unallocated Resort Tax Collections, to the Sanford L. Ziff Jewish
Museum of Florida for the continued operation of same.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 1st DAY OF July
, 1998.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. -=! A 3-98
TO:
Mayor Neisen Kasdin and
Members of the City Co ission
DATE: July I, 1998
FROM:
Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
SUBJECT:
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A RESOL ION APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $150,000 AND
AWARDING SAME TO THE SANFORD L. ZIFF JEWISH MUSEUM OF
FLORIDA, WITH FUNDING TO COME FROM UNALLOCATED RESORT
TAX COLLECTIONS
RECOMMENDA TION
Adopt the.Resolution. .
FUNDING
Funds will be available from unallocated collections of resort taxes.
BACKGROUND
The Sanford L. Ziff Jewish Museum (the Jewish Museum) is an important cultural institution of the
City of Miami Beach, which, during its short existence, has provided substantial, continuing benefits
to our citizens and visitors and has enriched the cultural life of our community.
On March 16, 1994 the Mayor and City Commission approved a loan in the amount of $500,000
from Resort Tax Funds to the Jewish Museum (MOSAIC, Inc.), to facilitate renovations for
Congregation Beth Jacob located at 301 Washington Avenue within the city limits. This facility is
the permanent home for the MOSAIC collection. The current principal amount outstanding is
$457,600 and the Jewish Museum has been timely with all interest and principal payments.
Additionally, the City has provided assistance to the Jewish Museum in the form of grants of
$115,000 in October 1995 and of $150,000 in March 1997.
ANALYSIS
The Jewish Museum has requested that the City continue providing financial assistance in the form
of an additional $150,000 grant for their fiscal year 1997-1998. This funding will assist in
developing unique exhibits for the Jewish Museum as well as provide for the continued maintenance
and improvement of their facilities.
CONCLUSION
Adoption of the Resolution is in the best interest of the City of Miami Beach and is consistent with
the City's continuing efforts to promote the cultural arts in our community.
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