HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-140-2214_-_ICMA_Grant_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-140-2214
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
ACCEPT THAT CERTAIN GRANT FROM THE INTERNATIONAL
CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ICMA) AND THE
GATES ECONOMIC MOBILITY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF
TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($24,000.00);
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT
AGREEMENT AND ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THIS AWARD; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2024, the City of Miami Gardens was selected for the
ICMA’s 2024 Economic Mobility and Opportunity Peer Learning Cohort and Grant
Program, and
WHEREAS, this grant was awarded to the City under the Gates Foundation COP
Network Partner, 2024 Cohort – Tackling Local Economic Mobility and Opportunity Issues
in Communities Project Funding, and
WHEREAS, fifteen cities, towns, and counties representing diverse populations,
geographies, operating budgets, and other local conditions were selected to participate
in the program, and
WHEREAS, in addition to professional development and networking opportunities,
the City of Miami Gardens will receive a Twenty-Four Thousand Dollar ($24,000.00) grant
to conduct a local assessment and further the Vacant Property Acquisition Program
approved by the City Council through Resolution# 2023-166-2056 on December 13,
2023, and
WHEREAS, this effort is ultimately aimed at boosting the upward economic
mobility of our residents, and
WHEREAS, economic mobility refers to the ability of individuals and generations
to move up the economic ladder over time, and
WHEREAS, this resolution authorizes the City Manager to accept the Twenty-Four
Thousand Dollar ($24,000.00) grant award and execute any and all documents
associated with this award,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
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Resolution No. 2024-140-2214
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 City to accept that certain grant from the International City/County
Management Association (ICMA) and the Gates Economic Mobility Project in the amount
of Twenty-Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000.00). The City Council further authorizes the
City Manager to execute a grant agreement and any and all documents associated with
this award.
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: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Mayor Harris
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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