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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-98-00941-98-1 14 1 /21 /98 RESOLUTION NO. 9 v - 94 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ("THE FOUNDATION") TO ESTABLISH A GENERAL ACCOUNT IN THE NAME OF THE CITY OF MIAMI'S OVERTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, AND SIX ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTS IN THE NAME OF THE MAYOR AND INDIVIDUAL CITY COMMISSIONERS, RESPECTIVELY, FOR PURPOSES OF RAISING AND DISPERSING TAX DEDUCTIBLE CHARITABLE FUNDS ACCORDING TO THE FOUNDATIONS' GUIDELINES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER FUNDS IN THE CITY'S OVERTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS' ACCOUNT TO THE FOUNDATION'S OVERTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS' ACCOUNT; AND, DIRECTING THAT ALL REQUISITE ACCOUNTING AND LEGISLATIVE STEPS BE TAKEN TO IMPLEMENT THE AFOREMENTIONED. WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to develop a mechanism and procedure to receive tax-deductible funds to assist charitable endeavors in the City of Miami like the Three Kings Parade, the Martin Luther King Day Parade, and the Puerto Rican, Haitian and Nicaraguan Festivals, which otherwise may be neglected due to the City's present financial crisis; and WHEREAS, during the fourth quarter of 1995, the administration of Miami -Dade Community College and its Board of Trustees made a decision to discontinue the Overtown Neighborhood Partnerships Program ("Program") as an initiative of its institution; and CITY Coxmssm MEETING OF JAN 2 7 1999 aawhajo. ram. WHEREAS, in January 1996 Miami -Dade Community College and the City of Miami ("City") agreed that the Program would be placed under the auspices of the City, and on July 1, 1996, the City assumed administrative supervision and responsibility for the Program; and WHEREAS, the Program's objective under the City's auspices has been to continue the economic, social, educational, and physical revitalization and transformation necessary to take Overtown from a state of impoverishment and dependence, to a holistic state of self sustenance and independence, through the engagement of residents and a cross - sector of partners; and WHEREAS, Dade Community Foundation (the "Foundation"), Miami's permanent philanthropic endowment, is a nonprofit, tax-exempt public charity, which receives gifts from individuals, families, businesses, foundations and other organizations eager to make a difference in the future of Miami -Dade County; and WHEREAS, the City Commission agrees with the Foundation, that no one person or entity has the resources to provide solutions to all the challenges faced by a community this diverse. But by combining the financial and human resources of many individuals, we can make a significant difference; and WHEREAS, donated funds comprise the Foundation's assets, most of which are part of the Foundation's permanent endowment, and are used to support local, nonprofit organizations through grants and technical assistance; and WHEREAS, the philanthropic impact of the Foundation is evident throughout Miami - Dade County's neighborhoods, community development corporations, health and social service agencies, cultural organizations, and other community groups; and WHEREAS, Dade Community Foundation's mission is to bring together the diverse groups in Miami -Dade County to work toward building a greater sense of community and improving the quality of life for all Miami -Dade residents; and 2- 98- 94 WHEREAS, The Foundation accomplishes its mission by: •Encouraging philanthropy and charitable giving; •Providing grantmaking expertise and philanthropic services to donors with diverse interests, at all levels of giving; •Protecting and managing the assets of philanthropic funds established by donors; •Supporting local nonprofit organizations through grants and technical assistance; •Serving as a resource and catalyst for philanthropic activities, bringing together different forces in the community to develop new ways to use the community's vast capacities and assets; and •Developing a permanent endowment - a resource for future generations to meet the challenges of their times; 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 hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Dade Community Foundation (the "Foundation") is hereby authorized to establish a general account in the name of the City of Miami Overtown Neighborhood Partnerships' Program, for purposes of receiving and dispersing tax deductible funds to be used for charitable purposes. Section 3. Further, said Foundation is hereby authorized to set up six individual accounts in the name of the Mayor and each City Commissioner. Said accounts will be able to receive and disperse any deductible funds donated to the Foundation in the name of the particular elected official. 3- 98- 94 Section 4. The City Manager and City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to take all requisite legislative and accounting steps, including preparation and submittal to City Commission for its consideration, to transfer funds presently in the City's Overtown Neighborhood Partnerships Program's, to the Foundation. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of January , 1998. ATTEST: s WALTE J�F!74.1\1 CITY C APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: a�014, l * p I 61/EL EDWARD MAX ELL RIM CITY ATTORNEY W2201:mis:csk:JEM XAVIER L. I AREZ, MAYOR 98- 94 CITY OF MIAM1, FLORIDAA=4 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Jose Garcia -Pedrosa City Manager ATTN: Elvi Alonso Agenda Coordinator FROM: Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice -Chairman "#4 DATE: January 20, 1998 - FILE: SUBJECT: Additional Item for January 27, 1998, Commission Meeting REFERENCES: I hereby request that you add to the agenda for the Commission Meeting of January 27, 1998, a resolution authorizing the Dade Community Foundation to establish a general account for charitable purposes to receive and disperse donations; and, further providing that six separate accounts with the Mayor and each Commissioner being able to raise and disperse funds according to the Dade Community Foundation guidelines. The purpose of this account would be to receive tax-deductible funds to assist in charity purposes in the City of Miami like the Three Kings Parade, the Martin Luther King Day Parade and the Puerto Rican, Haitian and Nicaraguan Festivals, which otherwise may be neglected due to the City's present financial crisis. cc: The Honorable Mayor and Honorable City of Miami Commissioners 98-- 94 '