HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-090-2164_-_Veterans_Monument_and_Memorial_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-090-2164
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO IDENTIFY A SUITABLE LOCATION WITHIN MIAMI
GARDENS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ARMED
FORCES MONUMENT AND VETERANS MEMORIAL AND
DEVELOP A DETAILED COST ESTIMATE FOR THE DESIGN,
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Linda Julien seeks to have the construction of an
Armed Forces Monument and Veterans Memorial in the City of Miami Gardens to honor
and recognize the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed
Forces, and
WHEREAS, the Monument and Memorial will provide a dedicated space for
reflection, remembrance, and education about the profound contributions of our veterans,
active duty personnel along with reservist especially those who are from the City of Miami
Gardens and throughout the nation, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Julien seeks to have the City Manager identify a
suitable location within Miami Gardens for its construction and develop a detailed cost
estimate for the design, construction, and maintenance of the Monument and Memorial,
and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Julien recommends the City Council direct the City
Manager to identify a suitable location within Miami Gardens for the construction of an
Armed Forces Monument and Veterans Memorial and develop a detailed cost estimate
for the design, construction and maintenance,
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 directs the City Manager to identify a suitable location within Miami Gardens for
the construction of an Armed Forces Monument and Veterans Memorial and develop a
detailed cost estimate for the design, construction and maintenance.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
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Resolution No. 2024-090-2164
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JUNE 26, 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 Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 6-0
Mayor Harris Absent
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Stephens, III Yes
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