Resolution No. 2023-16 Approving ARPA Funds Commission Chambers Upgrades - March 7, 2023 CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF
CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY UNDER THE
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FOR THE PURCHASE OF
AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT TO UPGRADE THE COMMISSION
CHAMBERS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, at the February 1 , 2022 City Commission meeting, Resolution No.
2022-15 was adopted approving the American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA") spending plan,
to include the purchase of upgraded audio-visual equipment for the City Commission
Chambers; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has identified for purchase upgraded speakers and
a video wall, which will be located behind the dais in the Commission Chambers to benefit
those who attend City Commission meetings and is requesting approval from the City
Commission to finalize this purchase; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the purchase of these speakers and
the video wall and the adoption of this Resolution is in the best interest and welfare of the
residents of the City of Aventura.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. That each of the above-stated recitals are hereby adopted,
confirmed, and incorporated herein.
Section 2. Purchase Approved. That the City Commission hereby approves
the purchase of audio-visual equipment, which includes better speakers and a video wall
behind the dais in the Commission Chambers, from Innovate Audio Visual, Inc., through
a contract awarded by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), a purchasing
cooperative, with ARPA funds at the price set forth in the City Manager's Memorandum.
Section 3. Implementation. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to take
all actions necessary to implement the purpose of this Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
City of Aventura Resolution No. 202346
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Friedland, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kruss, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom Yes
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Commissioner Michael Stern Yes
Vice Mayor Billy Joel Yes
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg Yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7t" day of March 2023.
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H WARD S. WEINBERG, ES
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVAT , MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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