HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-069-2143_-_4th_Annual_Off_To_College_Giveaway_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-069-2143
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S SEAT 5 COMMUNITY
BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($9,000.00) FOR THE 4th ANNUAL OFF
TO COLLEGE GIVEAWAY; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Julien, in an effort to facilitate a successful event
would like to allocate nine thousand dollars ($9,000.00) to her 4th Annual Off to College
Giveaway, and
WHEREAS, this event is intended to assist young scholars in Miami Gardens that
are venturing off to colleges and universities throughout the state of Florida and abroad,
and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Julien recognizes the challenges that may come with
purchasing essential items like laptops, microwaves and refrigerators that are all
important to ensure success, especially as a freshman, and
WHEREAS, in an effort to assist Miami Gardens’ students that are leaving for
college, the 2nd Annual Off to College Giveaway will impact freshmen students by
providing laptops, microwaves, and refrigerators, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Julien is requesting an allocation of nine thousand
dollars ($9,000.00) from her Community Benefit Account (116-19-01-519-492-05) to fund
the 4th Annual Off to College Giveaway,
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 authorize the allocation of funds from Councilwoman Julien’s Community Benefit
Account (116-19-01-519-492-05) in the amount of nine thousand dollars ($9,000.00) to
the 4th Annual Off to College Giveaway.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
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Resolution No. 2024-069-2143
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MAY 22, 2024.
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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: Councilman Stephens
Seconded by: Councilwoman Campbell
VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Not Present
Councilman Leon Not Present
Councilwoman Stephens, III Yes
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