2014-36 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, CONCERNING
IMPROVED ANIMAL SERVICE PROGRAMS TO BE
PROVIDED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR
DISTRIBUTION OF RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura has been advised by concerned members of
the community that Miami-Dade County has not been successful in developing and
implementing an improved program to enhance animal services, including the control
and treatment of dogs and cats; and
WHEREAS, input from the public, including the overwhelming electoral approval
of the countywide November 6, 2012, Non-Binding Straw Ballot on "Funding Improved
Animal Services Programs" ( the "Straw Ballot" ) demonstrates that there is strong
public support for an improved animal services system to be provided by Miami-Dade
County; and
WHEREAS, the Straw Ballot expressly asked voters:
Would you be in favor of the County Commission increasing the countywide general
fund millage by 0.1079 mills and applying the additional ad valorem tax revenues
generated thereby to fund improved animal services, including:
Decreasing the killing of adoptable dogs and cats (historically approximately 20,000
annually);
Reducing stray cat populations (currently approximately 400,000 cats); and Funding
free and low-cost spay/neuter programs, low-cost veterinary care programs, and
responsible pet ownership educational programs; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission strongly supports the substance of that Straw
Ballot measure, and respectfully calls upon the Mayor and Board of County
Commissioners to implement improved animal services as envisioned in that Straw
Ballot.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That the above-stated recitals are hereby
adopted and confirmed.
Section 2: Support .
A. That the City Commission of the City of Aventura, Florida, hereby expresses
its strong support for the accomplishment of the substance of the Straw
Ballot, and requests the provision of adequate funding by the County to
assure that the County animal services system is operated in an efficient and
effective manner which provides improved animal services as described in
the Straw Ballot measure which is set forth above.
B. That the City Commission respectfully urges the Miami-Dade County Mayor
and Board of County Commissioners to adequately fund the animal services
system of Miami-Dade County in a manner that assures that the entire
countywide animal services system will be provided with an improved level of
animal services as envisioned in the Straw Ballot.
Section 3: Distribution. That the City Clerk is hereby requested to provide
copies of this Resolution to the Miami-Dade County League of Cities, the Miami-Dade
County Commission, Miami-Dade County Mayor Gimenez, and any other interested
parties.
Section 4. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its passage and adoption by the City Commission.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Cohen, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stern, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Enbar Cohen yes
Commissioner Teri Holzberg yes
Commissioner Michael Stern yes
Commissioner Howard Weinberg yes
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg yes
Vice Mayor Billy Joel yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb yes
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2014.
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usan Gottlieb, Mayor
Attest:
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T resa M. S•r. a, MC
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Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency:
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City Attorney