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Resolution: R-21-0032
File Number: 8375
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 1/28/2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 18-82(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, CLASSIFYING ONE (1) WHITE 2016 FORD INTERCEPTOR,
POLICE VEHICLE MARKING NO. 216506, BEARING VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 1 FAHP2L83GG150610, AS CATEGORY "A"
SURPLUS STOCK; AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF SAID CATEGORY "A"
SURPLUS STOCK TO THE HISTORY MIAMI MUSEUM FOR EXHIBITION;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AGREEMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO EFFECTUATE SAID
DONATION.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ken Russell
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") is the owner of one (1) white 2016 Ford
Interceptor, Police Vehicle No. 216506, bearing Vehicle Identification Number
1 FAHP21_83GG150610 ("Vehicle") formerly utilized by the Miami Police Department ("MPD");
and
WHEREAS, the Vehicle was unlawfully and completely destroyed by fire during the
demonstrations that commenced in the days following the death of George Floyd on May 26,
2020; and
WHEREAS, the City's Chief Procurement Officer has declared the Vehicle as Category
"A" surplus stock; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18-82(a) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Code"), Category "A" surplus stock shall be available for disposition as the
City's contribution or the City's commitment in support of a particular public purpose, which may
include those community, civic, or social service programs as may be authorized by the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the HistoryMiami Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate located in the City's
downtown, safeguards and shares stories of the City to foster learning, inspire a sense of place,
and cultivate an engaged community; and
WHEREAS, through exhibitions, education, research, and collections, the HistoryMiami
Museum works to help City residents and visitors understand the importance of the City's past
in shaping its future; and
WHEREAS, the HistoryMiami Museum is qualified to receive surplus stock and will place
the Vehicle on display for an exhibition intended to serve as a reminder of the events that
occurred in the City and throughout the United States during the George Floyd protests; and
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File ID: 8375
Enactment Number: R-21-0032
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it in the best interest of the City to donate the
Vehicle to the HistoryMiami Museum for the Vehicle's continued useful service to the
community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. Pursuant to Section 18-82(a) of the City Code, the Vehicle is classified as
Category "A" surplus stock.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to donate the Vehicle to the HistoryMiami
Museum for exhibition.
Section 4. The City Manager is further authorized to negotiate and execute any and all
agreements necessary, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, to effectuate said donation.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and
Code City provisions.
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