HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-129-2203_-_Kappa_Alpha_Psi_Street_Renaming_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-129-2203
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE RENAMING
OF NW 32ND AVENUE, BETWEEN NW 191ST STREET TO NW
199TH STREET AS “KAPPA ALPHA PSI® WAY”; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO CHANGE THE STREET SIGNAGE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated is the second oldest
existing collegiate historically Black Greek letter fraternity and the only Greek letter
organization founded with the concept of achievement established on January 5, 1911,
on the campus of Indiana University, in Bloomington Indiana, and
WHEREAS, the worldwide prominence of Kappa Alpha Psi and the quest for
social justice and civil rights during the twentieth century has had global impact on
events that affect our local communities as well as the world, and
WHEREAS, members have served as key figures in the Civil Rights Movement,
the fight against apartheid, and the fight against childhood catastrophic diseases, and
WHEREAS, Kappa Alpha Psi has proven to be concerned for youth through their
unwavering commitment and allegiance to mentorship, while enhancing the civic,
educational, social and well-being of the communities and organizations it serves,
including the residents of the City of Miami Gardens, and
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, in recognition of its well documented, longstanding strive for
excellence and being of “Service to All Mankind” as outlines in the basic tenets of its
purpose, Councilman Leon recommends the City Council rename NW 32 Avenue
between NW 191st Street to NW 199th Street as “Kappa Alpha Psi Way” and further
directs the City Manager to take all steps necessary to change 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. 2024-129-2203
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 32nd Avenue, between 191st Street and 199th
Street as “Kappa Alpha Psi 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 SEPTEMBER 11, 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 Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
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