HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-060-3615_-_Reestablishing_the_Miami_Gardens_Citizens_Academy_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2021-060-3615
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA REESTABLISHING THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS CITIZENS ACADEMY; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris is proposing the reestablishing of the Miami
Gardens Citizens Academy (“Citizens Academy), in an effort to familiarize City residents
with the function and purpose of City government, thereby making the City more
accessible and transparent, and
WHEREAS, it has been proven that an educated citizenry is empowered and
motivated to work toward positive change in the community, and
WHEREAS, in the Citizens Academy, residents will learn about the budgeting
process, the role of the Mayor and City Council, Charter Officers and City staff, will obtain
an overall of the City’s history and achievements, and will learn about the City’s form of
government, among other things, and
WHEREAS, in addition, participants in the Citizens Academy will gain a better
understanding of how each City department supports the City’s overall mission and how
City functions relate to the State and Federal government, and
WHEREAS, in order to participate in the Citizens Academy one must be a resident
of the City, be 18 years of age or older, and be able to commit to attending 10 weekly
sessions, and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Citizens Academy will require a class
coordinator which will be a management level employee, to oversee the Academy, and
an administrative assistant to help with organization, communication ad clerical tasks,
and
WHEREAS, Directors and/or their Assistant Department Directors will be asked to
make presentations on behalf of their department, and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the personnel cost for services provided by City
staff will be absorbed by each participating department and the estimated cost for each
10 week course will be Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00), which will
include supplies, operational expenses and a graduation, and
WHEREAS, the funding for this event is to be paid from the Mayor’s Public Affairs
Special Events account line item,
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Resolution No. 2021-060-3615
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 reestablishes the City of Miami Gardens Citizens Academy.
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 JUNE 9, 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: Vice Mayor Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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