HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-113-2187_-_Alpha_Phi_Alpha_Street_Renaming_-_Pending.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-113-2187
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RENAMING
OF NW 42ND AVENUE, BETWEEN NW 157TH STREET AND
NW 162ND STREET AS “ALPHA PHI ALPHA WAY”;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CHANGE THE
STREET SIGNAGE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter
fraternity established for African American Men, by seven visionary men, who recognized
the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country,
and
WHEREAS, since its founding on December 4, 1906™ at Cornell University in
Ithaca, New York, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has supplied voice and vision to the
struggle of African Americans and people of color around the world, and
WHEREAS, the Beta Beta Lambda chapter was chartered in Miami, Florida on
Friday, November 19th, 1937 and has been a pillar in the Greater Miami community with
a focus on improving the community through educational, economic, political, and social
programs and initiatives, and
WHEREAS, for its effort during the last seven decades, Beta Beta Lambda
Chapter has been honored four times [1975, 1985, 1986, & 2006] as Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity’s National Alumni Chapter of the Year and remains a consistent winner of the
Florida Federation of Alpha Chapter’s District Chapter of the Year Award for more than
25 years.
WHEREAS, Section 34-233 of the City of Miami Gardens Code of Ordinance
outlines the process for renaming and co-designating streets, and
WHEREAS, Section 44-233(b)(10) provides guidance for the Mayor and members
of the City Council to sponsor a Resolution for the renaming or co-designation of a street,
and
WHEREAS, Councilman Leon seeks to honor Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Incorporated’s rich history and strong legacy by officially recognizing and dedicating NW
42nd Avenue, between NW 157th Street and NW 162nd Street, as “Alpha Phi Alpha Way”
and directing the City Manager to take all steps necessary to change the street signage
for this purpose,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
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Resolution No. 2024-113-2187
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 authorizes the renaming of NW 42nd Avenue, between NW 157th Street and NW
162nd Street as “Alpha Phi Alpha Way”. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to
change the street signage.
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 JULY 24, 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
CO- SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON AND COUNCILMAN ROBERT
STEPHENS
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Stephens, III Yes
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