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Home My Public Portal About13-8687 Golden Veterans Parade Sponsored by: Vice Mayor Kelley RESOLUTION NO. 13-8687 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO SUPPORT THE "GOLDEN VETERANS PARADE" - NOVEMBER 8, 2013, COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIETNAM WAR, WELCOMING HOME AND REMEMBERING VIETNAM VETERANS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Vietnam War Commemoration is conducted in accordance with the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act to help honor and pay tribute to Vietnam Veterans; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to support the November 8, 2013, Parade in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA,FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals to the preamble are hereby incorporated by reference. Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, declares its support for the "Golden Veterans Parade" -November 8, 2013, Parade Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, and honoring and welcoming home the veterans of that war. Section 3. The Clerk is authorized to distribute a copy of this resolution to the Florida League of Cities, and to local municipalities and Miami-Dade County,to encourage their participation of the November 8, 2013 Parade in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of September, 2013. I YRA TAYLOR MAYOR Attest to: kilN (-4CA)-- 1)anna Flores 'ity Clerk Approved as to orm . d leg ssuff i s •1: 1,/ all' - i . .dt, t Jo, . f r F• • G.'1 EN ' •ON MARDER PA t' Att ey Moved by: COMMISSIONER JOHNSON Seconded by: VICE MAYOR KELLEY Commission Vote: 5-0 Commissioner Holmes: YES Commissioner Johnson: YES Commissioner Santiago: YES Vice-Mayor Kelley: YES Mayor Taylor: YES Joanna Flores From: Diaz, Jose"Pepe"(DIST12)[JPDIAZ @miamidade.gov] Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 1:24 PM To: Undisclosed recipients Subject: Golden Veterans Parade Attachments: 131447-Veterans Parade Resolution.pdf Dear Elected officials, I hope this letter finds you well! As Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Military Affairs Board I want to invite you and your City to join our efforts in hosting the "Golden Veterans Parade—50th Anniversary Commemoration," a one-time event, where as a community we will finally welcome back our Vietnam Veterans and salute our Bay of Pigs and all veterans in Miami-Dade County and the entire State of Florida. This long overdue one-time commemorative event has been inspired by the Presidential proclamation naming the next 13 years the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War,and seeks to honor those veterans who because of anti-war sentiments were never given a proper welcome back reception.The Parade will start at noon on November 8th, 2013 down the symbolic Flagler Street into Bayfront Park for a commemorative ceremony and community concert until sunset. I humbly ask that you consider backing this massive undertaking by way of resolution,for financial and in-kind support. We are working closely with the City of Miami, where the parade will take place but need the prompt support and involvement from all the other municipalities. Enclosed you shall find a copy of the Miami-Dade County Resolution of support to this event,as reference. If you have any questions or need more information please contact Gloria Garces at my district office 305.599.1200 ggarces @miamidade.gov or Gustavo Cruz, Executive Director of the Military Affairs Board gcruz @miamidade.gov. I thank you advance for your kind support and prompt attention to this matter! Sincerely, Commissioner Jose"Pepe" Diaz Chairman Military Affairs Board Miami-Dade County 1 MEMORANDUM Agenda Item No. 11(A)(10) TO: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa DATE: July 16,2013 and Members,Board of County Commissioners FROM: R.A. Cuevas,Jr. SUBJECT: Resolution Commemorating the FROM: County Attorney 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War;expressing support for the November 8,2013 parade sponsored by the Miami-Dade County Military Affairs Board A welcoming home and remembering Vietnam veterans The accompanying resolution was prepared and placed on the agenda at the request of Prime Sponsor Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz and Co-Sponsor Commissioner Sally A.Heyman. R A. Cu as Jr. County Attorney RAC/1mp MEMORANDUM (Revised) TO: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa DATE: July 16, 2013 and Members,Board of County Commissioners FROM: R.A.Cu as,Jr. . SUBJECT: Agenda Item No. 11(A)(10) County Attorney Please note any items checked. "3-Day Rule" for committees applicable if raised 6 weeks required between first reading and public hearing 4 weeks notification to municipal officials required prior to public hearing Decreases revenues or increases expenditures without balancing budget Budget required Statement of fiscal impact required Ordinance creating a new board requires detailed County Mayor's report for public hearing No committee review Applicable legislation requires more than a majority vote(i.e.,2/3's , 3/5's ,unanimous )to approve Current information regarding funding source,index code and available balance,and available capacity(if debt is contemplated)required Approved Mayor Agenda Item No. 11(A)(10) Veto 7-16-13 Override RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 50T ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIETNAM WAR; EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2013 PARADE SPONSORED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MILITARY AFFAIRS BOARD WELCOMING HOME AND REMEMBERING VIETNAM VETERANS; DIRECTING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY STAFF AND IN-KIND SUPPORT TO COORDINATE THE PARADE WHEN THE COMMISSION APPROVES THE SOURCE OF THE FUNDS AND THE NECESSARY AMOUNT AT A LATER DATE; AND ALLOCATING $50,000.00 TO THE MILITARY AFFAIRS TRUST FUND FOR THE PARADE WHEN THE COMMISSION APPROVES THE SOURCE OF THE FUNDS AT A LATER DATE WHEREAS, beginning on Memorial Day 2012, the Federal government initiated a partnership with local governments, private organizations, and communities across America to participate in the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War; and WHEREAS, the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War is a 13-year program to honor and thank the generation of proud Americans who served our country during one of the most challenging missions ever faced by our nation; and WHEREAS, this Board wishes to join in the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War; and WHEREAS, the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War is a tribute to the valor of more than 3 million servicemen and women who left their families to serve bravely; and 3 Agenda Item No. 11(A)(10) Page No. 2 WHEREAS,through more than a decade of combat, over air, land, and sea,these proud Americans upheld the highest traditions of our Armed Forces; and WHEREAS, as a grateful Nation, we honor more than 58,000 patriots who sacrificed their lives during the Vietnam War and remember those who were wounded and still carry the scars of war; and WHEREAS, the Military Affairs Board is sponsoring a parade, scheduled for November 8, 2013, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, and welcoming home and remembering our Vietnam veterans; and WHEREAS, this Board believes that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Miami-Dade County to support the November 8, 2013 parade sponsored by the Military Affairs Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board: (1)joins in the Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War; (2) supports the November 8, 2013 parade sponsored by the Military Affairs Board welcoming home and remembering our Vietnam veterans and Bay of Pigs veterans; (3) directs the Mayor or Mayor's designee to provide the necessary staff and in-kind support to coordinate the parade when the Commission approves the source of the funds and the necessary amount at a later date; and (4) authorizes the allocation of$50,000.00 to the Military Affairs Trust Fund for the parade when the Commission approves the source of the funds at a later date. These funds will be augmented by private contributions. Agenda Item No. 11(A)(10) Page No. 3 The Prime Sponsor of the foregoing resolution is Commissioner Jose"Pepe"Diaz and the Co-Sponsor is Commissioner Sally A. Heyman. It was offered by Commissioner who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being put to a vote,the vote was as follows: Rebeca Sosa,Chairwoman Lynda Bell,Vice Chair Bruno A.Barreiro Esteban L.Bovo,Jr. Jose "Pepe"Diaz Audrey M. Edmonson Sally A.Heyman Barbara J. Jordan Jean Monestime Dennis C. Moss Sen.Javier D. Souto Xavier L. Suarez Juan C. Zapata The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 16th day of July, 2013. This resolution shall become effective ten (10) days after the date of its adoption unless vetoed by the Mayor, and if vetoed, shall become effective only upon an override by this Board. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,FLORIDA BY ITS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HARVEY RUVIN,CLERK By: Deputy Clerk Approved by County Attorney as G„.4.,5 to form and legal sufficiency. Gerald K. Sanchez