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Home My WebLink AboutR-01-1303J--01-1077 12/13/01 RESOLUTION N0. i .�_'..,;`�-'_`.,.N► A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RELATED TO THE MARCH OF DIMES WALKAMERICA TO BE HELD AT PEACOCK PARK, IN COCONUT GROVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, ON APRIL 6, 2002; AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF ALL FEES AND PERMITS PERMISSIBLE BY LAW BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF POLICE, FIRE -RESCUE, SOLID WASTE, PARKS AND RECREATION AND OFF-STREET PARKING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,482.50; CONDITIONING SAID AUTHORIZATION UPON THE ORGANIZER: (1) OBTAINING ALL PERMITS REQUIRED BY LAW; (2) PAYING FOR ALL OTHER NECESSARY COSTS OF CITY SERVICES AND APPLICABLE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH SAID EVENT; (3) OBTAINING INSURANCE TO PROTECT THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT AS PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE; AND (4) COMPLYING WITH ALL CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The waiver of all fees and permits permissible by the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, by the Departments of Police, Fire -Rescue, Solid Waste, Parks and Recreation and Off -Street Parking, in an amount not to exceed $4,482.50, is authorized for the March of Dimes WALKAMERICA to be held at Peacock Park, in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida on April 6, 2002. f, .:CITY COMM,MSSION EET= OF DEC. l��a�ulut�au . Section 2. The herein authorization is conditioned upon the organizers: (1) obtaining all permits required by law; (2) paying for all other necessary costs of City services and applicable fees associated with said event; (3) obtaining insurance to protect the City in the amount as prescribed by the City Manager or designee; and (4) complying with all conditions and limitations as may be prescribed by the City Manager or designee. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.V PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 nth day of r)pc.amhar , 2001 . MANUEL A. DIAZ, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-2.6, since the Mayor dki not inrlic-ato this Iegi cation by signin,9 it in the dc,-, Rijn atml pLac:a bQcamcs c#fectiv�: wire ths:' e! due ofi r{01 regarding sarno, without the Mayor, Y owcisi�y l ATTEST: WALTER J. FOEMAN,CITY C 01 D CORRECTNESS $RO V I LARELLO TTORNEY Zi If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 2 of 3 March of Dimes ` Saving babies, together November 9, 2001 Mr. Carlos Gimenez City Manager City of Miami 444 S.W. 2ND Avenue Miami, FL 33130 Dear Mr. Gimenez: 24 CITY MANAGERS OFFICE 01 NOV 13 PH 3: 03 March of Dimes 11 Birth Defects Foundation South Florida Chapter Miami-Dade/Monroe Division 8323 N.W. 12th Street, Suite #208 Miami, FL 33126 Telephone (305) 477-1192 Fax (305) 477-1254 The 33rd Annual March of Dimes WalkAmerica is taking place on Saturday, April 6, 2002 at Peacock/Myers Park in Coconut Grove. We would like to request that members of the March of Dimes WalkAmerica Steering Committee be placed on the December 20th agenda of the City Commission to formally request in-kind service and fee waivers for the Park Department, Solid Waste, Police and Fire/Rescue Department, as well as other issues related to the Walk. As you may be aware, no sale of any food or beverages occurs during this fundraising event. This Walk is considered the largest and most successful walk in Miami, and approximately over 8,000 people attend every year. Subsequent to the unfortunate incidents of September 11, many of our sponsors have either pulled out or curtailed their contributions. We need the City of Miami's help to continue the March of Dimes mission of saving the babies of our great community. The fiends collected with WalkAmerica go towards the many programs and services the March of Dimes carries out to insure that every baby has a healthy start in life. We are funding studies in areas such as gene therapy and the prevention of premature labor. In Miami -Dade County, the MomMobile, a mobile medical unit provides free medical care to low income pregnant women. We would be glad to answer any questions or meet with you prior to the meeting. I thank you for your past support and anticipated positive response. =,� E. Ja-.e Julie E. Salas Executive Director Miami-Dade/Monroe Counties Who we are Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds cutting- edge research and innovative programs that has saved millions of babies from death and disability. But our work isn't done yet. As long as babies' lives are threatened by prematurity and birth defects, the March of Dimes will be there to fight for them. What we do The South Florida Chapter imagines a day when no baby is born sick or too small or too soon. We want all babies to be born healthy; we're working to realize this by ensuring that moms and babies here in South Florida get the support services, the health coverage, and the health care they need and deserve. Through materials and programs, we educate parents on the steps they can take to have a healthy baby. A sampling is listed below: Birth Defects Registry — A passive state-wide surveillance system designed to merge and analyze birth defects information contained in existing databases. Chain Reaction — A youth -oriented volunteer program that focuses on developing leadership skills and the March of Dimes mission. Comenzando Bien — A Hispanic, culturally and linguistically appropriate prenatal education program that includes eight educational seminars for use in both worksite and community settings. Folic Acid Awareness—A public and professional awareness campaign to fight birth defects by urging all women of childbearing age to take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily. Insure Kids Now/KidCare — A program that provides health insurance to children who are presently uninsured so they can receive check- ups, vision and hearing testing, immunizations, medications, and hospital visits. MOMmobile — A medical motor coach, staffed by professionals, that provides comprehensive quality prenatal care at no cost to at -risk women that otherwise might not receive proper care. Nursing Conference — An annual conference designed to educate nurses and midwives about perinatal issues and to promote professional education. Stork's Nest — In partnership with the Zeta Phi Beta sorority, this educational and incentive program encourages pregnant women to get early and adequate prenatal care. Why we do it ~ How we do it His chances of survival were slim, but tiny He was immediately transferred to a Justin Washington beat the odds six years neonatal Intensive care unit (NICU), where ago, and this year he became the March of he was placed on a ventilator to help him Dimes National Goodwill Ambassador. breathe and given surfactant therapy. Early in her fifth month of pregnancy, Dorenda Washington began contractions and was rushed to the hospital where doctors told her that she was in premature labor. The doctors had to try to stop Dorenda's labor or slow it down. She spent a month upside down in a hospital bed, hoping gravity would help. But it was only temporarily successful, and Justin was born four months premature, weighing only I pound, 8-1/2 ounces. Justin underwent intestinal, hernia, and laser eye surgery, the last to correct a detached retina resulting from the constant administration of oxygen. He also suffered from asthma, and a condition which results from a temporary liver malfunction. Justin was finally released from the hospital four months later. He grew stronger and healthier with each passing day, and today he is a healthy little boy who seems to have no residual effects from his ordeal. Where we do it In 2000, the Chapter funded a variety of grana to improve the health of babies in South Florida. Funds were granted to local community groups to expand the reach and scope of perinatal programs serving women of childbearing age. The amount of individual grana varies, and supports a variety of programs that will serve as a catalyst for change. A sampling is listed below: Broward County Department of Health/WIC Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign — A "help line" staffed by peer counselors and consultants to answer questions and to help increase the duration of breastfeeding. Sickle Cell Disease Association of America -Palm Beach County Chapter — A program to provide culturally sensitive education and genetic counseling as a prevention/intervention measure for this inherited birth defect SCDAA conducts outreach, education, and counseling programs targeted to all women of childbearing age. St. Lucie Healthy Start Coalition — Provides information on pre -conception planning including the importance of folic acid, pre -term labor prevention, healthy pregnancy education, breastfeeding and parenting support. University of Miami School of Medicine — Health education is provided through their Pediatric Mobile Clinic, and augmented with community outreach programs including a series of informative talks on infant health for expecting teenage mothers. Women's Center of Martin County — A cultural approach to reduce pre -term labor that provides genetic counseling through teaching aides published in English and Spanish, and sign language interpreters for the hearing impaired. A.I.R. Awards — The Achievement in Radio Awards is a broadcast competition that brings together radio stations in Miami and Fort Lauderdale to celebrate the excellenceof their achievements, while saluting the medium, which is credited with our beginning. Best of Boca — Winners of Boca Raton magazine's 'Best of Boca" issue are saluted as they treat our guests to the products and services that earned them the "Best of distinction. The Glitz — A great place to be seen, and a must on the Palm Beach social circuit Party -goers enjoy a spectacular silent auction, outrageous decorations, gourmet dinner, and dancing into the night Leading Ladies/Women of Distinction — A way for the March of Dimes to say thank you to the women who make a difference in South Florida. The honorees are nominated by their peers and recognized during standing - room -only luncheons. PlayBall America — Miami's answer to big league baseball, as amateurs play with professionals during a three-day softball tournament Star Chefs — A delicious way for South Floridians to sample fine wines and exquisite culinary creations from some of the area's renowned chefs and restaurants. The evenings are topped off with a live and silent auction with great items. SuperWalk — School-age children walk with the animals at Miami's MetroZoo to help save babies. While raising funds, students learn about animals, how they can make a difference for babies, enjoy a great picnic, and win fabulous prizes. WalkAmerica — The country's oldest and premier walking event celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2000, and brought together more than 20,000 people from over 700 companies in South Florida. "The Walk That Saves Babies" raised over $2.3 million dollars. Financial Report 2000 Revenue Other Special Direct 4% Events Response II°/ 25% Annual Giving WalkAmerlca 55% 2000 Expenditures Fund raising, Management, & Community General Services I% Medical & 250 Professional Health Education } i 4'/ Public Health National Programs Programs 20% 40% South Florida Chapter 1001 West Cypress Creek Road Suite I10 Fon Lauderdale, FL 33309 Message from the 1.800.627.2410 Dade/Monroe Division Chairman 323 NW 8323 NW 12th Street 8 I Suite 208 Miami, FL 33126 305.477.1192 In the year 2000, the March of Dimes ushered in the new Broward Division century with remarkable advances in the areas of research, 1001 West Cypress Creek Road community service, education, and advocacy. Suite I I I Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Our investments in genetics and gene therapy research 954.772.2290 continued to yield groundbreaking results. Through the Palm Beach Division March of Dimes Perinatal Epidemiological Research 1649 Forum Place Initiative, we continued to support scientists who work to i Suite 2 crack the mystery of why some babies are born too soon. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Throueh our national Folic Acid Combaian, we reached out 561.684.0102 to health care professionals to tell theirpatientsabout the Treasure Coast Division importance of taking folic acid to help prevent birth defects 1307 19th Place of the brain and spinal cord.,I Vero Beach, FL 32960 561.562.0115 Our fight to prevent birth defects was bolstered by the Presidents Society passage of the landmark Children's Health Act of 2000. Donna M. Batelaan This legislation called for the creation of a National Center C. Kenneth Barter Foundation Patti, Perrin & Hayden Blank for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities of the Boswell Foundation Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and authorized Etonella & John Christlieb a newborn screening initiative. And we supported the Cindy & Damon DeSantis development of services and educational programs that Jodi & Bob Dickinson met the specific needs of families here in South Florida. Deborah & Gary Gottlieb John S. Hilson Family Foundation This report highlights just o few of the South Florida Carol & Jerry W. Levin Chapter's programs, events, and activities over the post Carolyn & Lloyd Manda Marmot Foundation year. Our achievements were made possible by your Frederick V. Miller, MD, MHA, MBA generosity and commitment to saving babies. On behalf of Beverlee Ann Miller the board of directors and the parents and babies who Rose Mane Miller have benefited from your dedicated efforts, 1 thank you. Jim & Jan Moran Andrea Mustelier Carla & Pedro Morrison Joseph Natoli Barry Oberholtzer Paul Hunt , Althea Powen-Toubail Chapter Chairman Margery Roberts Foundation Kay & Bill Schrempf Sandi Strichman Wells Family Foundationli Barry Wish Family Foundation Submitted into the pi,h9r In memory r�e,�c�ord in 00,111eczit�6, =, Joseph D. Fansh III Rem 0--- 13 on Fred Bellochio Walter Fosi=:un JM Family Enterprises, Inc Cltaj Clerk Lehman Brothers Rexall Sundown - -1303 • la , NEUTRAL GROUND DECEMBER 13, 2001 (Thursday) Ice Palace Film Studios / Party / 10.30 p.m. till Late / Big Time Productions 1400 North Miami Avenue (North Miami Avenue and N.W. 14 Street) Valet and Secure parking Inside: Lounge environment Outside:.D.J. 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