HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-057-2130_-_Haitian_Heritage_Essay_Contest_Fund_Allocation_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-057-2130
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S FORMULA ONE ACCOUNT
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS
($600), FOR THE HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH ESSAY
CONTEST; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, several states throughout the country commemorate Haitian Heritage
Month, which recognizes the valuable contributions made by Haitians to world
history , and
WHEREAS, Haitian Heritage Month is a celebration of Haitian culture and
an opportunity to share that with the community , and
WHEREAS, to commemorate Haitian Heritage Month Councilwoman Linda Julien
is sponsoring a Haitian Heritage Month Essay Contest which provides a one-time award
to three eligible students residing in City of Miami Gardens, in the amounts of three
hundred dollars ($300) for the first place winner, two hundred dollars ($200) for
the second place winner, and one hundred dollars ($100) for the third place winner
for a qualifying essay on the certain topic, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Julien is requesting an allocation of six hundred
dollars ($600) from the Seat 5 Formula One Community Benefit account for the Haitian
Heritage Month Essay Contest, and
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 support allocation of funds from Councilwoman Julien’s Formula One Community
Benefit Account in the amount of six hundred dollars ($600) for the Haitian Heritage Month
Essay Contest.
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 24, 2024.
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Resolution No. 2024-057-2130
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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 Wilson
Seconded by: Councilwoman Campbell
VOTE: 6-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Stephens, III Absent
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