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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-97-0006J-97-46 1/7/97 RESOLUTION NO. 9 7- 6 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE "COMMITTEE TO RESCUE THE CUBAN HISTORICAL ROOTS AND MONUMENTS IN THE WORLD" ORGANIZATION OF SIX 10' ROYAL POINCIANAS TO BE PLANTED AT THE "BAY OF PIGS MEMORIAL PARK", SAID DONATION VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $270.00. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 96-893, adopted December 12, 1996, the Flagler Terrace Mini Park was renamed the "Bay of Pigs Memorial Park" to honor the rich heritage of the United States and the memory of brave Americans who died as a consequence of the historical event for the cause of the liberation of Cuba, known as the Bay of Pigs Invasion; and WHEREAS, said Resolution also codesignated five streets to permanently and posthumously recognize the exceptional heroism of five American born servicemen in connection with said historical event; and WHEREAS, the "Committee to Rescue the Cuban Historical Roots and Monuments in the World" organization, which spearheaded the renaming of said park and the codesignation of said streets, wishes to donate six 10' Royal Poincianas to beautify the Park; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JA N 1 6- 19 Resolution No. 97- 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. A donation of six 10' Royal Poincianas to be planted at the "Bay of Pigs Memorial Park" is hereby accepted from the "Committee to Rescue the Cuban Historical Roots and Monuments in the World" organization, said donation valued at approximately $270.00. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of January 1997. CAROLLO, MAYOR A S . l Y, . ALTER J MAi CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: A . / QUZN JON] CITY ATTORNE' W1373:BSS V TII - 2 - },ham CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM CA=7 To : Honorable Mayor and Members DATE JAIL - 6 1997 FILE of the City Commission SU JECT : Resolution Accepting a Donation of Six Royal Poincianas FROM : REFERENCES: Edward M ue Commission Mtg. 1/9/97 City Mana ENCLOSURES: Resolution RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution accepting a donation of six (6) 10' foot Royal Poincianas to be planted at the "Bay of Pigs Memorial Park" formerly Flagler Terrace Mini Park. This donation is made by the "Committee to Rescue the Cuban Historical Roots and Monuments in the World" organization and it is valued at $270.00 ($45.00/tree x 6). BACKGROUND: The Department of Parks and Recreation recommends the adoption of the proposed Resolution. On December 12, 1996 the City Commission passed a Resolution which renamed Flagler Terrace Mini Park as the "Bay of Pigs Memorial Park" and codesignated five surrounding streets, in order to honor the rich heritage of the United States and the memory of brave Americans who died as a consequence of the historical event known as the Bay of Pigs Invasion, for the cause of the liberation of Cuba. The "Committee to Rescue the Cuban Historical Roots and Monuments in the World" organization which spearheaded the campaign to approve the referenced Resolution, wishes to donate six (6) 10' foot Royal Poincianas to beautify the park. rj 1