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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-121-2011_-_Bunche_Park_Optimist_Football_Program_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2023-121-2011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEONS’ PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,100.00), TO SUPPORT THE BUNCHE PARK OPTIMIST FOOTBALL PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, The Bunche Park optimist football program has been an essential part of the community, promoting physical activity, teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship among the youth. The Bunche Park optimist football program provides a platform for skill development and a sense of belonging, fostering social interaction. Aditionally, such programs create a strong community bond and teach a valuable life skills that extend beyond the field. The funding will provide Bunche Park’s optimist football program with the opportunity to provide meals to players, assist with uniforms and equipment, and contribute to the homecoming celebration, and WHEREAS, Councilman Reggie Leon is committed to supporting youth programs. Councilman Leon knows that having such programs will encourage healthy growth and development of the youth in the community, and WHEREAS, Councilman Reggie Leon is requesting a sponsorship not to exceed one thousand one hundred dollars ($1,100) from his Public Affairs Special Events account foin support of Bunche Park optimist football program, 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 allocates funds from Seat 2 Public Affairs Special Events Account for one thousand one dollars ($1,100.00), to support Bunche Park optimist football program. 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 SEPTEMBER 13, 2023. DocuSign Envelope ID: 770E7E06-A8B1-45FF-9E9D-010AD21B3332 Page 2 of 2 Resolution 2023-121-2011 ________________________________ RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR ATTEST: ________________________________ MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON Moved by: Councilman Stephens Seconded by: Councilwoman Campbell VOTE: 7-0 Mayor Harris Yes Vice Mayor Wilson Yes Councilwoman Campbell Yes Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Leon Yes Councilwoman Stephens, III Yes DocuSign Envelope ID: 770E7E06-A8B1-45FF-9E9D-010AD21B3332