HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-037-3750_-_Orange_Blossom_Classic_2022_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2022-037-3750
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE
BETTY T. FERGUSON RECREATIONAL COMPLEX, BUNCHE
PARK, AND THE CITY HALL COURTYARD FOR THE ORANGE
BOWL BLOSSOM CLASSIC EVENTS TAKING PLACE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 THROUGH SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER, 4, 2022; AUTHORIZING AN IN-KIND SUPPORT
FOR THE EVENTS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($42,000) FROM THE GENERAL
FUNDS ACCOUNTS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Orange Blossom Classic has been re-established to enhance
Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ exposure in the enriched community of Miami
Gardens, and
WHEREAS, with a goal to raise scholarship funds for the participating schools for
years to come, the reinvigorated Orange Blossom Classic will help to support the
knowledge and experience offered by the discipline, commitment, and dedication it takes
to be a Historically Black College and University student, and
WHEREAS, the 2022 Orange Blossom Classic game will be held on Sunday,
September 4, 2022, and
WHEREAS, several community-based events will take place this Labor Day
weekend, and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens will provide resources, security, staffing,
and/or facilities for the upcoming events, and
WHEREAS, the City's in-kind support is estimated at $42,000 for Orange Blossom
Classic events taking place September 1 - 4, 2022, and
WHEREAS, for the City’s in-kind support, the City will be named as a sponsor for
the 2022 Orange Blossom Classic events,
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.
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Resolution No. 2022-037-3750
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby authorizes the use of The Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, Bunche Park,
and the City Hall Courtyard for The Orange Bowl Blossom Classic Events taking place
Thursday, September 1, 2022 through Sunday, September, 4, 2022 and, Authorizes an
in-kind support for the events in the amount of Fourty-Two Thousand Dollars ($42,000)
from the General Fund Accounts for the Police Department and Parks and Recreation
Department.
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 APRIL 13, 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: Vice Mayor Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
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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