HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-117-2191_-_Supporting_B_Lee_Back_to_School_Supply_Giveaway_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-117-2191
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) FROM
COUNCILMAN LEON'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN
SUPPORT OF B. LEE'S 10TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL
BACKPACK AND SUPPLY GIVEAWAY TAKING PLACE ON
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2024; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, since 2012, a Miami Gardens native, Brian Lee has been giving back
to the community via his organization, B. Lee Entertainment, providing the necessities for
our residents making their idea of a civilized life a little easier , and
WHEREAS, from Thanksgiving Drives, Christmas toy giveaways and shopping
sprees, B. Lee Entertainment’s main goal is to always impact the youth in our community
in support of their well-being and development, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Reggie Leon will be partnering with B. Lee
Entertainment’s 10th Annual Back to School Backpack and School Supply Giveaway on
Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm taking place at Betty T. Ferguson
Recreational Complex located at 3000 NW 199th Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33056, and
WHEREAS, The goal for this event has always been to provide our youth with the
necessary school supplies in preparation for the upcoming academic school year. All
efforts of this event support our local teachers and schools, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Leon is requesting an amount not to exceed two-
thousand dollars ($2,000) to be allocated from his Community Benefit account (116-19-
01-519-492-02) to assist with the purchase of goods and services (i.e. refreshments,
décor, and supplies) in support of this event,
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 authorizes the allocation of the amount not to exceed two-thousand dollars
($2,000) from Councilman Leon’s Community Benefit account (116-19-01-519-492-02) in
support of B.Lee’s 10th Annual Back to School Backpack and Supply Giveaway.
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Resolution No. 2024-117-2191
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
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON
Moved by: Councilman Stephens
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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