CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

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1 CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO: FROM: BY: Mayor and City Commission Ambreen Bhatty, City Manager Michael Sargis, Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Yarmitzky, Human Resources Manager DATE: January 29, 2013 SUBJECT: 1 st Annual Valentine s Day 5kWalk/Run partnership with the American Heart Association As part of the festivities for 2013 and the City turning 50, the Parks & Recreation Department is holding a Valentine s Day 5k Walk/Run on Saturday, February 16, In order to continue to promote employee wellness and increase exposure to the event, the Human Resources Department would like to join in the Parks & Recreation Valentine s Day 5k and partner with the American Heart Association (AHA). The AHA holds an annual Broward Heart Walk, which will take place on March 9, 2013 in Davie. However, the City invited AHA to be also a co-sponsor of the City s walk in North Lauderdale that is already scheduled for Saturday, February 16, By joining efforts, we will increase awareness into heart disease and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. On January 8, 2013, the City Commission proclaimed the month of February 2013 as American Heart Month and February 1 st as National Wear Red Day in the City. Combining efforts with the AHA and the already planned Valentine s Day 5k is another step in continuing the City s goal of promoting wellness not just for our employees but the community as well. Registration is free and anyone can participate in the Valentine s Day 5k however, this event will be a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. If approved, the event will be promoted through AHA resources as well as through the City s website, flyers, Employee/Senior Health Fair, etc. The Parks & Recreation Department, Human Resources Department and AHA will work together to encourage but not require donations and fundraising. We are requiring a liability certificate of insurance from the American Heart Association to safe guard all the parties. For the City to join efforts that will benefit a non-profit organization American Heart Association to raise funds, the Commission needs to adopt the attached resolution for disclosure purposes per Broward Code of Ethics for elected municipal officials. Over the next few weeks we will be working with the American Heart Association to finalize all the details regarding the Valentine s Day 5k.

2 RECOMMENDATION: The City Administration recommends that Commission take the following action Motion to approve the joining efforts with and raise funds for the American Heart Association for a Valentine s Day 5k Walk/Run to be held on Saturday, February 16, Motion to adopt the attached resolution for disclosure purposes per Broward Code of Ethics for elected municipal officials.

3 CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING A SPONSORSHIP OR CO-SPONSORSHIP RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AND THOSE CHARITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS LISTED IN EXHIBIT A, ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, AS MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, FOR THE EXPRESSED PURPOSE OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 1-19(C)(5)(A)(4) OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on October 11, 2011, the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, adopted Ordinance No (the Code of Ethics ), which implemented a Code of Ethics for elected municipal officials; and WHEREAS, the Code of Ethics establishes certain conditions and disclosure obligations on elected officials who engage in fundraising on behalf of charitable organizations; and WHEREAS, Section 1-19(C)(5)(A)(4) of the Code of Ethics provides that the additional obligations shall not apply to an elected official who raises funds for those charities and events which are sponsored by elected official s municipality; and WHEREAS, the City of North Lauderdale has a rich history of sponsoring charitable organizations within the community and seeks to reaffirm the sponsorship relationships with those entities listed in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, as may be amended from time to time, to ensure compliance with the Code of Ethics; and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the sponsorship of charities and events organized by and promoted by those entities listed on Exhibit A is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and citizens of the City of North Lauderdale. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of North Lauderdale, Florida: Section 1. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. Section 2. The City Commission of the City of North Lauderdale, Florida, hereby approves and affirms the City of North Lauderdale s sponsorship relationship with those entities

4 listed in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, as may be amended from time to time, for the expressed purpose of ensuring compliance with the Code of Ethics for elected municipal officials. Section 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 4. If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, THIS DAY OF, MAYOR JACK BRADY ATTEST: VICE MAYOR RICH MOYLE PATRICIA VANCHERI, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM BY CITY ATTORNEY: SAMUEL S. GOREN, ESQUIRE

5 American Heart Association EXHIBIT A