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File ID: #6434
Resolution
Sponsored by: Commissioner Manolo Reyes
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
THE DISTRICT 4 DISCRETIONARY ACCOUNT, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00), TO THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
ASSOCIATION, A FEDERAL NOT FOR PROFIT AND STATE OF FLORIDA NON-
PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IN SUPPORT OF ITS LOCAL FILL THE BOOT DRIVE
WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-19-0339
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 6434 Final Action Date:9/12/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
THE DISTRICT 4 DISCRETIONARY ACCOUNT, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00), TO THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
ASSOCIATION, A FEDERAL NOT FOR PROFIT AND STATE OF FLORIDA NON-
PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IN SUPPORT OF ITS LOCAL FILL THE BOOT DRIVE
WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI.
WHEREAS, according to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc., a federal not -for -
profit organization and a State of Florida non-profit organization ("MDA"), MDA is the nation's
largest nonprofit supporter of research on over forty (40) different neuromuscular diseases for
over sixty-five (65) years, with its research contributing to many major advances in muscle
biology and therapy developments over the decades; and
WHEREAS, MDA supports physicians, scientists, individuals, and families in fighting the
harms of muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related muscle -debilitating diseases that take away
physical strength, independence, and life; and
WHEREAS, as part of its annual fundraising efforts, MDA receives funding support
through community efforts of local fire fighters and fire -rescue units throughout the nation
through the "Fill -the -Boot Drive"; and
WHEREAS, in support of MDA, the District 4 Commissioner and Staff would like to make
a one thousand dollar ($1,000.00) donation from the District 4 Discretionary Account to the
MDA's local Fill the Boot Drive within the City of Miami;
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 fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The allocation of funds from the District 4 Discretionary Account, in the amount of
one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc., a federal not -for -
profit organization and a State of Florida non-profit corporation, in support of its local Fill the
Boot Drive within the City of Miami, is authorized.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.'
1 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) 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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: