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City of Miami
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Resolution
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Miami, FL 33133
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION REQUESTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PAY FOR THE TRANSPORT
OF AN ARTIFACT FROM THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 WORLD TRADE CENTER
DISASTER SITE, INCLUDING THE IDENTIFICATION OF A FUNDING SOURCE
NECESSARY FOR SAID ACQUISITION; FURTHER ACCEPTING THE ARTIFACT
IF CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY') OR PRIVATE FUNDS ARE USED TO ACQUIRE THE
ARTIFACT FOR DONATION TO THE CITY.
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center in New York City was attacked and
thousands of lives were lost; and
WHEREAS, a memorial is being built at the site and at various locations throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS,' pieces of the World Trade Center rubble from September 11, 2001 are being made
available to cities, towns and organizations throughout the country to honor the memory of those lost
on September 11, 2001;
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 adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The.City Manager is requested to take all necessary steps to pay for the transport of an
artifact from the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center disaster site, including the identification of a
funding source necessary for said acquisition.
Section 3. The artifact is further accepted if the City of Miami ("City") or private funds are used to
acquire the artifact for donation to the City.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1 }
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE 0. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
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Footnotes:
{1 } 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
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