HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-121-2195_-_Pre-Orange_Blossom_Classic_Weekend_Reception_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-121-2195
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILMAN STEPHENS’ COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($15,000) IN SUPPORT OF HIS PRE-ORANGE
BLOSSOM CLASSIC WEEKEND RECEPTION; PROVIDING
FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Orange Blossom Classic is an annual college football game and
fan experience held in the city of Miami Gardens during Labor Day Weekend highlighting
Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and
WHEREAS, from 1933 -1978, the Orange Blossom Classic reigned supreme as
the postseason’s premier HBCU classic event and after a forty-plus year hiatus, The
Orange Blossom Classic made its return to Miami Gardens in 2021, and
WHEREAS, the Orange Blossom Classic’s mission is to generate tourism for
South Florida, continue achieving economic impact specific to small businesses via their
Business Unite program, and educate attendees of all ages and the community as a
whole on the value and reach of HBCUs, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Stephens will host a Pre-Orange Blossom Classic
reception with the purpose of cultivating relationships with experienced professionals,
stakeholders, and to engage residents in the community, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Robert Stephens, III is requesting funds from his
Community Benefit account (116-19-01-519-492-06) in the amount of $15,000 to support
his Pre-Orange Blossom Classic Weekend reception.
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 in the amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars
($15,000.00) from his Community Benefit Account (116-19-01-519-492-06) to support his
Pre-Orange Blossom Classic reception.
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Resolution No. 2024-121-2195
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 ROBERT STEPHENS, III
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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