HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubstitution Memo from City AttorneyCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO. Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM. Victoria M6ndez, City AttorneyV�t� for
DATE: March 6, 2023
RE; Substitution of RE.9 on the March 9, 2023, City Commission Meeting
Directive to City Manager - Placement of "In God We Trust"
File No. 13587
Item RE.9 on the March 9, 2023, City Commission Meeting Agenda proposes to
direct the City Manager to place the risotto "In God We Trust" below the City of Miami
("City") Seal at City Hall. The Legislation is being substituted to correct the placement of
the motto to be above the City Seal.
cc. Arthur Noriega V, City Manager
Miriam Santana, Agenda Coordinator
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Resolution
Legislation
21C.111120 1T AB.1.131
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www-miamigov.com
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO INSTALL THE
OFFICIAL MOTTO OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE STATE
OF FLORIDA, "IN GOD WE TRUST," ABOVE THE CITY OF MIAMI'S OFFICIAL
SEAL LOCATED BEHIND THE DAIS IN THE CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
AT MIAMI CITY HALL.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Manolo Reyes
WHEREAS, "In God we Trust" has been the national motto of the United States of
America ("United States" or "U.S.") since 1956; and
WHEREAS, the words "In God We Trust" appear over the entrance to the U.S. Senate
Chamber and above the Speaker's rostrum in the U.S. House Chamber; and
WHEREAS, "In God We Trust" was adopted by the Florida legislature as part of the
State of Florida ("State") official seal in 1868; and
WHEREAS, "In God We Trust" has been the official motto of the State since 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to give recognition to the official motto of the
United States and our State in the City of Miami ("City") Commission Chambers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized' and directed to install, within
ninety (90) calendar days of the effective date of this resolution, the official motto of the United
States and the State, "In God We Trust," above the City's Official Seal located behind f 'e dal_§ in
the City Commission Chambers at Miami City Hall. a+
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Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its ado�f
' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited, to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
Cify of Miami Page T of 2 File ID: 13587 (Revision:) Printed on: 3/612023
File IU: 13587
Enactment Number:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File ID: 13507 (Revision.') Printed on: 31612023
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 13587 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO INSTALL THE OFFICIAL
MOTTO OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA, "IN
GOD WE TRUST," BENEATH THE CITY OF MIAMI'S OFFICIAL SEAL LOCATED
BEHIND THE DAIS IN THE CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS AT MIAMI CITY HALL.
WHEREAS, "In God we Trust" has been the national motto of the United States of
America ("United States" or "U.S.") since 1956; and
WHEREAS, the words "In God We Trust" appear over the entrance to the U.S. Senate
Chamber and above the Speaker's rostrum in the U.S. House Chamber; and
WHEREAS, "In God We Trust" was adopted by the Florida legislature as part of the
State of Florida ("State") official seal in 1868; and
WHEREAS, "In God We Trust" has been the official motto of the State since 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to give recognition to the official motto of the
United States and our State in the City of Miami ("City") Commission Chambers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized' and directed to install, within
ninety (90) calendar days of the effective date of this resolution, the official motto of the United
States and the State, "In God We Trust," beneath the City's Official Seal located behind the dais
in the City Commission Chambers at Miami City Hall.
Section 3. 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, including but not limited, to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.