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File Number: 07-01258 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DESIGNATING THE CITY
OF JACMEL, HAITI, AS A "SISTER CITY" TO THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"),
THROUGH THE SISTER CITIES PROGRAM; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO FOLLOW SUCH ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AS MAY BE IN PLACE TO
ALLOW THE CITY OF JACMEL, HAITI, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACQUISITION
OF CITY -OWNED SURPLUS PROPERTY DISPOSED OF BY THE CITY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 18-82 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, common ties of mutual interest exist between the City of Jacmel, Haiti and the City of
Miami ("City") in the areas of education, arts and culture, tourism and trade; and
WHEREAS, the exchange of said interests and cultures by the mutual establishment of a "Sister
City" relationship with Jacmel, Haiti, will enhance the City and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, as the cultural and economic "Gateway to the Americas," the City understands the
importance of establishing good relations with Haiti and values a partnership with Jacmel, Haiti to
create new economic and cultural opportunities of mutual benefit;
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 of Jacmel, Haiti, is designated as a "Sister City" to the City, through the Sister
Cities Program.
Section 3. The City Manager is directed to follow such administrative procedures as may be in
place to allow the City of Jacmel, Haiti, to participate in the acquisition of City -owned surplus property
disposed of by the City in accordance with Section 18-82 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
APPROVED' k$ Q FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JORCE L. FERI AND Z-_..
CITY ATTORNEY
Cit;' of Miami
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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.
City of Miami
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