HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-098-2172_-_Supporting_NAREB_for_National_Homeownership_Month_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-098-2172
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT
ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($10,000.00), FOR THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS (NAREB) FOR NATIONAL
HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, June signifies National Homeownership Month, celebrating
homeownership as the cornerstone of the American Dream and a fundamental part of the
prosperity, stability, and growth of our communities, and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) aims to
enhance the buying power of minorities in the communities they serve, and
WHEREAS, the demographic composition of Miami Gardens stands to
significantly benefit from the specialized services provided by NAREB, and
WHEREAS, In honor of National Homeownership Month, Councilwoman Linda
Julien’s allocation of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) from Seat 5 Community Benefit
Account (116-19-01-519-492-05) is intended to assist two first-time homebuyers to
acquire a home within Miami Gardens, and
WHEREAS, these funds will specifically be allocated to cover closing costs for two
homeowners, up to five thousand dollars ($5000.00) per homeowner, and
WHEREAS, the beneficiaries of these funds must purchase a home within Miami
Gardens by September 30, 2024 and the home must be designated as the homeowner’s
primary residence within 30 days of purchase, and
WHEREAS, NAREB is required to provide the full name, address, and phone
number of each homeowner to the City of Miami Gardens prior to the completion of the
home purchase, and
WHEREAS, should a homeowner fail to comply with the primary residence
requirement, a lien of $5000.00 shall be placed on the property, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Linda Julien proposes an allocation of ten thousand
dollars ($10,000.00) from her Seat 5 Community Benefit Account (116-19-01-519-492-
05) to support the National Association of Real Estate Brokers in this endeavor, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
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Resolution No. 2024-098-2172
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 supports allocation of funds from Councilwoman Julien’s Community Benefit
Account (116-19-01-519-492-05) in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00)
to the National Association of Real Estate Brokers.
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 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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