HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-049-3604_-_Support_of_Orange_Bowl_Blossom_Classic_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2021-049-3604
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE
BETTY T. FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX AND THE
CITY HALL COURTYARD FOR THE ORANGE BOWL BLOSSOM
CLASSIC EVENTS TAKING PLACE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER
2, 2021 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER, 5, 2021;
AUTHORIZING AN IN-KIND SUPPORT FOR THE EVENTS IN
THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-ONE
CENTS DOLLARS ($57,879.71) FROM THE GENERAL FUNDS
ACCOUNTS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PARKS
AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Orange Blossom Classic has been re-established to enhance
Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ exposure in the enriched community of Miami
Gardens, and
WHEREAS, with a goal to raise scholarship funds for the participating schools for
years to come, the reinvigorated Orange Blossom Classic will help to support the
knowledge and experience offered by the discipline, commitment, and dedication it takes
to be a Historically Black College and University student, and
WHEREAS, the 2021 Orange Blossom Classic game will be held on Sunday,
September 5, 2021, and
WHEREAS, several community-based events will take place this Labor Day
weekend, and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens will provide resources, security, staffing,
and/or facilities for the upcoming events, and
WHEREAS, the City's in-kind support is estimated at $57,879.71 for five (5)
Orange Blossom Classic events taking place September 2 - 5, 2021, and
WHEREAS, all events will be planned with the necessary COVID-19 protocols in
place and under CDC, state, and local guidelines at the time of the events, and
WHEREAS, for the City’s in-kind support, the City will be named as a sponsor for
Orange Blossom Classic events,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
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Resolution No. 2021-049-3604
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 authorizes the use of The Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex and the City
Hall Courtyard for The Orange Bowl Blossom Classic Events taking place Thursday,
September 2, 2021 through Sunday, September, 5, 2021 and, Authorizes an in-kind
support for the events in the amount of Fifty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-
Nine Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($57,879.71) from the General Fund Accounts for
the Police Department and Parks and Recreation Department.
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 MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MAY 12, 2021.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS
Moved by: Councilman Stephens
Seconded by: Councilwoman Campbell
VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Absent
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Absent
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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