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File Number: 12-00752 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$18,000, FOR FEES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2012 COCONUT
GROVE BED RACE BEING HELD SEPTEMBER 1 AND 2, 2012, AT THE
COCONUT GROVE VILLAGE CENTER; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE
NON -DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNT FESTIVALS RESERVE CODE NO.
00001.980000.548000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the current economic climate has created a variety of challenges in preserving the
City of Miami's ("City's") many historic and cultural events; and
WHEREAS, the Coconut Grove Bed Race is an important cultural event for the community; and
WHEREAS, the Coconut Grove Bed Race is facing financial challenges which may affect its ability
to put on.this iconic cultural event; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined it is in the best interests of the residents of the
City to fund historic and cultural events;
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 allocation of funds, in an amount not to exceed $18,000, for fees and costs
associated with the 2012 Coconut Grove Bed Race being held September 1 and 2, 2012, at the
Coconut Grove Village Center, is authorized, with funds allocated from the Non -Departmental Account
Festivals Reserve Code No. 00001.980000.548000.0000.00000.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor. {1
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS%
JULIE O. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
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City 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.
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