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by the state pursuant to Florida Statute 215.4725(a)(1), which prohibits investments by the State <br />Board of Administration in companies that boycott Israel; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Commission denounces the actions of Ben & Jerry's and its parent <br />company, Unilever, and re -affirms that we will not tolerate discrimination against the people of <br />Israel. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY <br />ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: <br />Section 1. Denouncement. The City Commission hereby denounces Ben & Jerry's boycott of Israeli <br />territories and further holds accountable its parent company, Unilever, which fully controls the former, <br />and directs the City Manager to avoid purchases, contracts and investments with both companies to the <br />greatest extent permitted by law, including, but not limited to, state statute and City Code. <br />Section 2. Direction to the City Clerk. City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of the instant <br />resolution to all appropriate parties. <br />Section 3. <br />ATTEST: <br />Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. <br />PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 21St day of tober 021. <br />io Bbtancur, CMC, City Clerk <br />Larisa Svechin, Mayor <br />APPROVED AS TO FORM <br />AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: <br />'D �9 <br />Edward A. Dion, City Attorney <br />Moved by: w / /� Z Ac4uwSecondecl by: <br />Vote: <br />Mayor Svechin41(Y <br />Yes) (No) <br />Commissioner Goldman es) (No) <br />Commissioner Lama les) (No) <br />Commissioner Viscarra (Yes) (No) <br />R2021_Denounce_Unilever_s_Decision_re_Israel (1) Page 2 of 2 <br />