2002-054RESOLUTION NO. 2002-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE
SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 BALLOT INITIATIVE TO AMEND
THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHARTER TO NAME THE
INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICT FOR CHILDREN'S
SERVICES "THE CHILDREN'S TRUST" HAVING
AUTHORITY AS SET FORTH IN SAID BALLOT ISSUE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2002, the Miami-Dade County electorate will
consider an amendment to the County charter to name the Independent Special District
for Children's Services "The Children's Trust;" and
WHEREAS, passage of this Charter amendment will provide The Children's
Trust With authority to fund improvements to children's health, development and safety;
promote parental and community responsibility for children; levy an annual ad valorem
tax not to exceed one-half (1/2) mill to supplement current County expenditures for
children services; and have membership provided in state law for home rule charter
counties; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Aventura believes it to be in the
best interests of all residents and citizens of the City and County to support The
Children's Trust and passage of this Charter amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
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Section 1. The City Commission hereby expresses its support of passage of
the Miami-Dade County Charter amendment to name the Independent Special District
for Children's Services "The Children's Trust" and the authorities as set forth in this
ballot initiative.
Section 2. The City Commission urges all responsible citizens to exercise their
right to vote on the issues presented in the upcoming September 10, 2002 election and
to vote in favor of The Children's Trust Charter amendment.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Rogers-Libert, who
moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cohen, and upon
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jay R. Beskin yes
Commissioner Ken Cohen yes
Commissioner Manny Grossman yes
Commissioner Harry Holzberg yes
Commissioner Patricia Rogers-Libert yes
Vice Mayor ^rthur Berger no
Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow yes
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of September, 2002.
~L~ I~1. I~RLOW, MAYOR'
i~yESA M.("SOI~KA,ICMC CLERt~.~
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY