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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-007-2080_-_Supporting_MDCPS_District_1_Showcase_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-007-2080 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON’S FORMULA ONE COMMUNITY FUND ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-NINE DOLLARS ($539) IN SUPPORT OF THE 8TH ANNUAL MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 1 BLACK HISTORY SHOWCASE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, On Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Miami Dade County Public Schools District 1 will host its’ 8th annual Black History Showcase at Norland Senior High School. Black History Month is a time to showcase and honor the contributions and legacy of African Americans across the United States. From activist to civil rights pioneers, the contributions made by African Americans shaped American history and culture. Children are the future of our world, making education crucial for them. Their knowledge is what’s going to keep our world alive. A good education is one of the best opportunities a student has to reach their highest potential, and WHEREAS, The 8th Annual District 1 Black History Showcase is an event that focuses on talents, culture and contributions made by African Americans that the students of District 1 schools will showcase through their artistic expression, and WHEREAS, Councilman Reggie Leon is requesting a sponsorship not to exceed five hundred and thirty-nine dollars ($539) from his Formula One Community fund account for the purpose of supporting the 8th Annual District 1 Black History Showcase, 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 Formula One Community fund account for five hundred and thirty-nine dollars ($539.00), to support 8th Annual District 1 Black History Showcase, 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 FEBRUARY 14, 2024. DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C427702-0AC5-4052-BCFB-0EA27D0EE354 Page 2 of 2 Resolution No. 2024-007-2080 ________________________________ 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: Councilman Leon 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: 4C427702-0AC5-4052-BCFB-0EA27D0EE354