Resolution No. 2023-58 Donation of Ambulance to Magen David Adom Organization - November 7, 2023 CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, WAIVING SECTION 7.05 OF THE CITY
CHARTER TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE THE DONATION OF FUNDS
NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.00 FOR A FULLY EQUIPPED AMBULANCE
TO THE MAGEN DAVID ADOM ORGANIZATION; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2023, the world witnessed Hamas terrorists infiltrate
Israel's borders and began indiscriminately killing and injuring thousands of innocent
Israelis and other citizens; and
WHEREAS, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order Number 23-208
declaring a state of emergency because of the atrocities committed against Israelis and
Americans residing or visiting in Israel, including many Floridians, and directed state,
regional and local government agencies to among other things mitigate needs created by
this emergency; and
WHEREAS, this invasion coupled with the State of Israel's justifiable response to
defend itself and its people has a created a situation of critical and life-threatening
proportions where the need for medical assistance is paramount; and
WHEREAS, the connections between the State of Israel and the City of Aventura
are profound and deeply-rooted, considering the City's sizable Jewish population, the
number of Aventura residents with dual citizenships and the number of Aventura residents
who frequently visit Israel; and
WHEREAS, Magen David Adorn is Israel's national paramedic service and a
501(c)(3) charitable organization, which plays a vital role in providing life-saving medical
services to the people of Israel, and maintains a fleet of Life Support ambulances; and
WHEREAS, Section 7.05 of the City Charter prohibits charitable contributions to
any person or entity, except such contributions as have been approved by six
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the current conditions in Israel warrant an unprecedented response
by the City of Aventura, necessitating the waiver of Charter Section 7.05; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it is in the best interest of the City and its
residents to show solidarity with the people of Israel, by waiving Section 7.05 of the City
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2023-58
Charter to authorize a donation in the amount not to exceed $150,000 to Magen David
Adorn for the purchase of a Life Support ambulance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That each and every above-stated recital is hereby adopted, confirmed
and incorporated herein.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make a donation not
to exceed $150,000 to Magen David Adorn to be earmarked for the purchase of a Life
Support ambulance.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and requested to take all
other necessary and expedient actions to implement this Resolution.
Section 4. That the funds to be allocated and appropriated pursuant hereto and
for the purpose of carrying out the tenets of this Resolution shall be from Budget Line
Item Number 001-0501-512.83-01 .
Section 5. 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 Stern, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom Yes
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Billy Joel Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Commissioner Michael Stern Yes
Vice Mayor Paul A. Kruss Yes
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg Yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of November, 2023.
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2023-58
OWARD . WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
VICE M OR UL A. RU S
CO MISSIONER AMIT BLOOM
COMMISSIONER R H S. F I ND
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COMMISSIONER BILL OEL
COMMISSIONER R. L KS
COM ISSIONE C STERN
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVA C
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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