HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-007-3720_-_AIDS_Healthcare_Foundation_Partnership_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2022-007-3720
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE AIDS
HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION AS A COMMUNITY PARTNER IN
COMBATING THE HIV/AIDS EPIDEMIC IN MIAMI GARDENS;
GRANTING THE AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION ACCESS
TO CONDUCT TESTING AND EDUCATIONAL AWARENESS
THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS
NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF
THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in 2019, there were 25,671 people living with HIV in Miami-Dade
County and 1,170 people were newly diagnosed; and
WHEREAS, in the same year, it is estimated that 2,263 of every 100,000 people
were living with HIV within the 33054 zip code. This rate was among the highest in the
state and Miami-Dade County is estimated to have the highest rate of new HIV cases in
the nation; and
WHEREAS, as an at-risk community, it is crucial that the City of Miami Gardens
take swift action against the rising HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Florida. Developing
community partnerships to increase HIV/AIDS awareness is crucial to decreasing the rate
of infection and combatting this epidemic; and
WHEREAS, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is a global nonprofit
organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 1,500,000 people
across 45 countries, and is currently the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the
world. The establishment of a community partnership with AHF will provide the
organization with direct access to projects and programs hosted by the City of Miami
Gardens; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a community partnership with AHF will provide
the organization with direct access to projects and programs hosted by the City of Miami
Gardens; and
WHEREAS, this access includes allowing AHF to utilize of its Mobile Testing Unit
(MTU) at community events and in at-risk neighborhoods. Through partnership with the
City of Miami Gardens, AHF will be able to properly educate and supply the Miami
Gardens community with effective healthcare resources, such as linkage to vital care.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
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Resolution No. 2022-007-3720
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 supports the establishment of partnership with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation
and authorizes the City Manager to take any and all steps necessary to implement the
intent and purpose of this Resolution.
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 JANUARY 26, 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: COUNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS, III
Moved by: Vice Mayor Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman 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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