98-22810 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 98-22810
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF
700 ORCHID PLANTS FROM ARTHUR LAUFFENBURGER, VALUED AT
$20,000, TO BE PLACED AT THE MIAMI BEACH GARDEN CENTER AND
CONSERVATORY.
WHEREAS, the City in conjunction with the Tourist Convention Center Expansion
Authority and other interested groups has worked to develop and enhance the Miami Beach Garden
Center and Conservatory as a botanical attraction for residents, tourists, conventioneers and guests;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Arthur Lauffenburger has been very actively involved in the planning,
programming and future of the Miami Beach Garden Center and Conservatory; and
WHEREAS, the foregoing donation of 700 orchid plants by Mr. Lauffenburg will greatly
enhance the Miami Beach Garden Center and Conservatory, when renovated, and will ultimately
become an exhibit that will be seen and enjoyed by thousands of visitors to the Garden Center
annually; and
WHEREAS, the value of this donation is estimated at $20,000, with an annual maintenance
cost of$500, to be maintained by the City.
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 herein accept the donation of700 orchid plants from Mr. Arthur Lauffenburger, valued
at $20,000, to be placed at the Miami Beach Garden Center and Conservatory.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of July, 1998.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. L.\ 32 -g '?
TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and DATE: July 1, 1998
Members of the City Commission
Sergio Rodriguez -$,
City Manager ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF
700 ORCHIDS FROM ARTHUR LAUFFENBURGER, VALUED AT $20,000
TO BE LOCATED AT THE GARDEN CENTER.
FROM:
SUBJECT:
ADMINI&TRA TION .RECOMMENDA TION:
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Arthur Lauffenburger has been very actively involved in various activities concerning the
Garden Center. As a volunteer, Mr. Lauffenbuger regularly gives generously of his time, talents and
efforts to further the establishment of the Garden Center as a well recognized botanical facility that
serves as an attraction to residents, tourists and guests. Mr. Lauffenburger is also serving as the
Chairman of the Miami Beach Conservancy, Inc., a volunteer group working in conjunction with the City
to improve the Garden Center.
The Parks Department, with the assistance of the various volunteers working at the Garden Center,
will maintain and provide care for the donated orchids. It is estimated that the annual cost to
maintain these plants is approximately $500.
ANAL YSIS:
This donation will greatly enhance the City's Garden Center when renovated. It will ultimately
become an exhibit that will be seen and enjoyed by thousands of visitors to the Garden Center
annually. The value of this donation is estimated at $20,000.
CONCLUSION:
Approve the attached Resolution.
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