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Home My WebLink AboutR-97-0419N J-97-447 6/23/97 RESOLUTION NO. 97" 419 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION, VALUED AT $30,000.00, FROM FERRERO USA, INC., OF THREE PLAYGROUND STRUCTURES FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF.PARKS AND RECREATION AT BRYAN, FERN ISLE, AND WILLIAMS PARKS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SAID DONATION. WHEREAS, the City of Miami acknowledges Ferrero USA, Inc., manufacturer and distributor of quality confectionery products, for its contribution and good will to the City's youth; and WHEREAS, Bryan, Fern Isle and Williams Parks have been identified by Ferrero USA, Inc. and the Department of Parks and Recreation as being in need of new playground structures; and WHEREAS, Ferrero USA, Inc. and the Department of Parks and Recreation have held preliminary planning meetings to identify the most appropriate playground equipment for each of the three aforementioned parks; 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. CITY COMMISSION,' MEETING OF J U N 2 6 1997 Resolution �No�.Q -+-- rG Section 2. A donation, valued at $30,000, from Ferrero USA, Inc.., of three playground structures for use by the i Department of Parks and Recreation at Bryan, Fern Isle, and Williams Parks is hereby accepted. Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized) to execute any necessary documents, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for acceptance of said donation. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26t-h day of June 1997. , , e, " el, CAROLLO, MAYOR ATTE D`e WALTER J. F MAN CITY CL APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: A( QV N ES, I CITY ATT EY LKK/BSS/pb/W1682 1� The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. - 2 - 0 91- 419 .�j•R i�.i f>7.t�i\ WE44-Irk-4 FEpj=O U.S.A. INC., 600 COTTONTAIL LANE, SOMSMM, NI 69973 PHONE: (908) 764-93M TELEFAX: (90t) 7WZ700 April 28, 1997 Mr. Edward Marquez, City Manager City of Miami 444 SW V4 Avenue, 1Q"' Floor Miami, FL 33130 Dear Mr. Marquez: This letter is to advise you that our company, FERRERO USA, INC., has looked for and found an opportunity to provide a much needed contribution to the City of Miami and its youngest citizens. Our management has identified three City of Miami Playgrounds: Bryan Park, Fern Isle Park, and Williams Park, located in the City of Miami NET AREAS, and wishes to donate three children's playground structures. One playground structure will be donated to each park, for a total value of this contribution to the City of Miami of $30,000.00. We would like to respectfully request a personal appearance at your next available City Commission meeting to announce the donation of three playground structures in the Coral Way Area - Bryan park. the West Little Havana Area - Fern Isle Park, and the Overtown Area - Williams Park. FERRERO USA, INC., is a manufacturer and distributor of quality confectionery products that are well known in the U.S. These include Tic Tac and Rocher chocolates, which have widespread distribution in Miami, Additionally, our "bread spread;' Nutella, the primary sponsor of the playground in Miami, is very popular in your area. We have had preliminary planning meetings with the City Parks and Recreation Director, Mr. Albert Ruder, in order to identify the most appropriate playground equipment for the designated parks. FERRERO USA, INC., with your approval and the approval of the Miami City Commission, will hold a series of press conferences at each of the designated parks to announce the contributions and to encourage more publWprivate partnerships of this nature. We look forward to hearing from you regarding an available date and time to appear before the Miami City Commission. VeryXUiy yours; - LL F Pompa CC' Mr. Albert Ruder, pirector, Miami Parks & Recreation g'-1- 419 ✓1nL',�� A CITY OF MIAM1, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and Members JUN 18 1997 TO: of the City Commission DATE: FILE Personal Appearance SUBJECT: J FROM: REFERENCES: City Commission Mtg. , Edward Marque 6/26/97 City Manager / ENCLOSURES: PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Ferrero USA, Inc. has requested an appearance before the City Commission to announce a $30,000 donation to the City of Miami for three (3) playground structures. Playground structures shall be IPEMA certified and in compliance with all applicable portions of the current ASTM F-1487 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications' for Playground Equipment for Public Use. One playground structure to be placed in each of the following parks: Bryan, Fern Isle and Williams. BACKGROUND: Ferrero USA, Inc., is a manufacturer and distributor of quality confectionery products that are well known in the United States. These include Tic Tac and Rocher chocolates, which have widespread distribution in Miami. Their Nutella "bread spread" product is the primary sponsor of this contribution. Ferrero USA, Inc. has had preliminary planning meetings with the City Parks and Recreation Director in order to identify the most appropriate'playground equipment for the designated parks. RECOMN ENDATION: It is recommended that the City Commission accept this contribution in the amount of $30,000.00 for this purpose. 3 9q = 419 LAW OFFICES COHEN, BERKE, BERNSTEIN, BRODIE & KONDELL A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION TERREMARK CENTRE MARK S. GALLEGOS 19TH FLOOR BOCA RATON OFFICE Extension 1326 2601 SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133.5460 TELEPHONE (561) 395.0407 TELECOPIER (561) 394.0571 TELEPHONE (305) 854.5900 TELECOPIER (305) 857.0857 June 27, 1997 > Walter Foeman, City Clerk { r Il 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Fl 33133 = Re: Ferrero U.S.A., Inc. t� Nutella > Iv $30,000 Playground Contribution Dear Mr. Foeman: The Miami City Commission accepted the Ferrero U.S.A., Inc. $30,000.00 playground equipment contribution today. This contribution to the children and families of the City of Miami is very important to Ferrero U.S.A. in terms of its own sense of corporate responsibility and becoming a part of the Miami community. Thank you for your assistance in this process. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Very truly y rs MARK S. G EGOS MSG\va 3 9'7- 419