HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-024-3579 CMG Connect RESOLUTION NO. 2021-024-3579
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 12-MONTH
PILOT RECREATION PROGRAM "CMG CONNECT" AT
MYRTLE GROVE PARK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens' City Council recently passed a series of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs ("ATOD") Ordinances aimed at reducing
consequences associated with the sale and consumption of high-risk alcohol products
in the City, and
WHEREAS, part of the planning for the ordinances, community stakeholders
agreed it was necessary to also address the needs of the adults, currently congregating
at these off premises establishments that would be displaced, and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has decided the City would develop a recreation
program to address this segment of this population and create passive opportunities to
encourage recreation at a park, and
WHEREAS, staff explored a number of national best practice models, and
WHEREAS, the City would implement a 12-month pilot program, CMG Connect,
at Myrtle Grove Park using the nationally recognized, Parks After Dark (PAD) Model, a
model for violence prevention and health promotion, rooted in cross-sector collaboration
which has implications for how public agencies serve communities, and
WHEREAS, the City will provide opportunities to participate in recreational
activities, offer entertainment programming and incorporate a variety of educational
programs, and
WHEREAS, the City will engage multiple stakeholders with a view to offering a
number of community resources to address the needs of this targeted population, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby approves the 12-month Pilot Recreation Program at Myrtle Grove Park.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIA I
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MARCH 10, 2021.
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RODNEY H A IS, MAYOR
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CI IY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN KATRINA WILSON AND CITY MANAGER
CAMERON BENSON
Moved by: Councilman Stephens
Seconded by: Councilwoman Campbell
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman lghodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, 111 Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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