HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-031-3744_-_Launch_of_Springtime_Citizens_Academy_(April_2022)_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2022-031-3744
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA TO LAUNCH THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS SPRINGTIME CITIZENS ACADEMY; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris is proposing the launch of the springtime Miami
Gardens Citizens Academy (“Citizens Academy”) session beginning the second week of
April 2022, in an ongoing 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 springtime 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 not exceed Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00), 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 2022-031-3744
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 MARCH 23, 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: MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS
Moved by: Councilman Stephens
Seconded by: Councilwoman Campbell
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Absent
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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