HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-079-2153_-_Supporting_Circle_of_Brotherhood_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-079-2153
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN SHANNAN “LADY’ IGHODARO’S
COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000.00) IN
SUPPORT OF CIRCLE OF BROTHER HOOD'S CRIME AND
VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the city of Miami Gardens has in the past funded The Circle of
Brotherhood Agenda Item Resolution #2018-116-3430, as an evidenced based program,
that provides mental health counseling, anger management, crime prevention and conflict
resolution across South Florida, and
WHEREAS, the Circle of Brotherhood is an organization of men from all walks of
life dedicated to community service, economic development, crime prevention, conflict
resolution and mediation, educational services, and youth mentorship, and
WHEREAS, with the funds from the Community Benefit account provided by the
City, the organization will address public health needs by providing outreach and
information to at-risk communities, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Ighodaro recognizes the important role the Circle of
Brotherhood plays in our community in providing mental health counseling, mentorship,
conflict resolution and crime prevention especially as it relates to at-risk population, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Ighodaro is requesting an amount not to exceed Twenty
Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00), from her Seat Three Community Benefit account in
support of The Circle of Brotherhood,
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 allocating funds from Councilwoman Shannan “Lady’ Ighodaro’s Community
Benefit Account in an amount not to exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) in
support of Circle of Brother Hood's Crime and Violence Prevention and Community
Mental Health Services.
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Resolution No. 2024-079-2153
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 JUNE 12, 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 SHANNAN IGHODARO
Moved by: Councilman Stephens
Seconded by: Councilman Leon
VOTE: 6-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Absent
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Stephens, III Yes
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