HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-012-3725_-_Issiah_John_Edwards_Legacy_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2022-012-3725
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FIVE HUNDERED
DOLLARS ($500.00) FROM THE SEAT 5 PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ACCOUNT TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TOTHE ISSIAH JOHN
EDWARDS LEGACY FOUNDATION, INC.; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, non-profit organizations are essential to providing Miami Gardens
residents with valuable information, resources, and services; and
WHEREAS, it is crucial to support community organizations that strive to provide
public services which empower and uplift our community; and
WHEREAS, the Issiah John Edwards Legacy Foundation, Inc. is a local non-profit
organization that advocates for the Black and Latino-American populations within Miami
Gardens and surrounding communities. Through its advocacy, this organization facilitates
workshops, partnerships, and online education tutorials in order to address topics such
as higher education, affordable housing, finance and mental health; and
WHEREAS, during the month of April, the Issiah John Edwards Legacy
Foundation, Inc. will be hosting its 2nd Annual Issiah John Edwards Legacy Scholarship
Gala, which will provide scholarship awards to 6 local students. This organization has
committed itself to providing local Miami Gardens students with funding opportunities to
pursue their education and career aspirations; and
WHEREAS, Councilman Julien recognizes the impact each non-profit organization
has made within the Miami Gardens community; and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Julien recommends an allocations in the amount of
five hundred dollars ($500) from the seat 5 Public Affairs Account in support of the Issiah
John Edwards Legacy Foundation.
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 authorizes the allocation of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) from the Seat 5 Public
Affairs Account to support the Issiah John Edwards Legacy Foundation, Inc.
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Resolution No. 2022-012-3725
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take place immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 2022.
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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: COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN
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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