HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-128-3683_-_Educational_Initiative_2021_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2021-128-3683
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILWOMAN KATRINA
WILSON SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00)
TO SUPPORT THE RESIDENTIAL AREA 4 EDUCATIONAL
INITIATIVES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Katrina Wilson is requesting to utilize $5,000.00 from
her Special Events Account, and
WHEREAS, purchasing constituent materials, supplies, and equipment for the
Annual Educational Partnership Initiative, and
WHEREAS, according to a survey released by the federal Department of
Education, 94% of the public school teachers in the Unite States reported paying for
supplies without being reimbursed, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Katrina Wilson believes putting basic school supplies
in the hands of children and their teachers mean empowering students to grow, learn,
and continue to strive for a brighter future,
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 allocates funds from Councilwoman Wilson’s Special Events Account in the
amount of FIVE Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), for materials, supplies, and equipment for
the Annual Educational Partnership Initiative.
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 SEPTEMBER 22, 2021.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Councilman Stephens
Seconded by: Councilwoman Campbell
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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