HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-119-2193_-_Donation_Re-Entry_One_Community_Violence_Prevention_Program_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-119-2193
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN SHANNAN “LADY’ IGHODARO PUBLIC
AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF
SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,000.00) IN SUPPORT OF A
DONATION TO RE-ENTRY ONE FOR A PARTNERSHIP FOR A
COMMUNITY VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Many Miami Gardens residents have experienced violence,
hopelessness and hardships, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Shannan “Lady” Ighodaro is seeking approval of the
City Council to donate to Re-Entry One to partner on a Community Violence Prevention
Program, and
WHEREAS, Re-Entry One Inc. is a grassroots non-profit organization specializing
in filing the service gaps for returning citizens transitioning home in Florida, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Shannan “Lady” Ighodaro is requesting to utilize
Seven Thousand dollars ($7,000.00) from Seat 3 Special Events Account for the Donation
for Re-Entry One, for the partnership on a Community Violence Prevention Program, and
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 authorize the allocations of funds from Councilwoman Shannan “Lady” Ighodaro
Seat 3 Public Affairs Special Events Account in the amount of Seven Thousand Dollars
($7,000.00) to support the Community Violence Prevention Program partnership with Re-
Entry One, Inc.
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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Resolution No. 2024-119-2193
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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: 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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