HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-138-2212_-_Beauty4Ashes_Donation_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-138-2212
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILMAN STEPHENS’ COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT
IN AN AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($1,500) IN SUPPORT OF BEYOND, SER ANNUAL
BEAUTY FOR ASHES CONFERENCE, PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, BeYond SER has been serving their community since 2015 and
incorporated since 2021.
WHEREAS, their mission is to go beyond restrictions, barriers, and life challenges
that prevent people of all races, all cultures, all religions and all denominations from living
a fair, free, and progressive life
WHEREAS, the annual conference for Beauty4Ashes is for grieving women and
girls that are dealing with the loss of loved ones.
WHEREAS, they have plenty of stories of grieving individuals who experience
difficulties getting back in the flow of life due to their dramatic losses, therefore the
conference gives hope, help, and a level of healing, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Robert Stephens is requesting funds from his Community
Benefit account (116-19-01-519-492-06) in the amount of $1,500 to support BeYond
SER: Beauty4Ashes Conference.
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 One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) from
Councilman Stephens’ Community Benefit Account #116-19-01-519-492-06 to support
BeYond SER: Beauty4Ashes Conference.
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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Resolution No. 2024-138-2212
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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 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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