HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-041-3754_-_FMU_Student_Emergency_Fund_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2022-041-3754
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE DONATION
OF $250.00 FROM COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN’S PUBLIC
AFFAIRS ACCOUNT TO FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND. PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The cost of a college education has increasingly become more
expensive over the years. Associated cost like food, housing and learning material for
courses only add on to the financial burdens that are attached to earning a four-year
degree, and
WHEREAS, Florida Memorial University (FMU), a private, coeducational,
historically Black University is located in the City of Miami Gardens, and
WHEREAS, FMU Student Emergency Fund was established to provide assistance
for Florida Memorial University Students who are experiencing hardship as a result of
COVID-19, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Linda Julien is requesting funding from the Seat 5
Public Affairs Special Events Account in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars
($250.00) to support the Florida Memorial University Student Emergency Fund,
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 Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) from the Seat 5
Public Affairs Special Events Account in support of the Florida Memorial University
Student Emergency Fund.
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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Resolution No. 2022-041-3754
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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: 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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