Resolution No. 2020-45 Condemning Racial Ethnic and Religious Discriminiation and Bias - June 9, 2020RESOLUTION NO. 2020-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, CONDEMNING BIAS AND DISCRIMINATION
ON THE BASIS OF RACE, ETHNICITY AND RELIGION; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS NAMED HEREIN; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura (the "City"), its Mayor, City Commission, City
Manager, Chief of Police, entire Aventura Police Department and employees city-wide,
are deeply saddened by the tragic recent events that have occurred across the country;
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WHEREAS, racial, ethnic and religious bias have no place in our city and we are
committed to working actively against all forms of discrimination; and
WHEREAS, the City actively promotes the acceptance of every race, ethnicity
and religion; and
WHEREAS, the City asserts that everyone should be safe and not fear harm
where they live, work and play; and
WHEREAS, the City denounces discrimination and bias against any race,
ethnicity or religion; and
WHEREAS, the City denounces unnecessary harm inflicted by those who are
trained to protect and serve; and
WHEREAS, the City denounces inaction by those who have the authority to
intervene; and
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges that in all professions there are bad actors
and that those bad actors need to be quickly rooted out when they adversely impact
public safety; and
WHERAS, the City denounces violent displays of protests; and
WHEREAS, the City encourages citizens to stand up for equality and against
discrimination through peaceful speech and action; and
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-45
WHEREAS, the City encourages law enforcement and the community to work
together for the enjoyment of peace in all neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to safeguarding our community against the
damages that bias and discrimination cause and to ensuring that the Constitutional
rights of every person who lives, works, and visits our great city are protected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Recitals. That the recitals and findings contained above are hereby
confirmed, adopted and incorporated herein.
Section 2. Support. That the City Commission hereby stands against racial,
ethnic and religious bias and discrimination and reaffirms its commitment to fighting for
justice and human and civil rights for all.
Section 3. Transmittal. That the City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Miami -Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, the Board of County
Commissioners, and the Miami -Dade County League of Cities.
Section 4. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Dr. Marks, who moved
its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Shelley, and upon being put
to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman
Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks
Yes
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi
Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Yes
Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg
Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman
Yes
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-45
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of June, 2020.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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