HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-161-2235_-_Supporting_High_School_JROTC_Programs_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-161-2235
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE VETERANS AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THEIR OPERATING
ACCOUNT IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($500) IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY STUDY
MATERIALS FOR THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING
CORPS (JROTC) PROGRAMS AT MIAMI NORLAND AND MIAMI
CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2027, the City of Miami Gardens City Council
adopted Ordinance No. 2017-14-378 creating the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee,
which shall provide written recommendations to the City Council regarding policies and
programs addressing the needs of the veterans and military community, and
WHEREAS, currently, Miami Norland Senior High School and Miami Carol City
Senior High School both have Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), and
WHEREAS, the JROTC programs at these schools help students understand the
importance of high school graduation for a successful future, and learn about college and
other advanced educational and employment opportunities, such as the military, and
WHEREAS, last year, Miami Norland and Miami Carol City Senior High Schools
witnessed large numbers of their graduating class enlist in the armed forces, and
WHEREAS, the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee would like to support the
students and JROTC programs at these schools with military service prep materials so
that students from Miami Gardens can be prepared when applying to the armed forces
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens Veterans Affairs Committee is
recommending the City Council approve the donation of $250 to each JROTC program
for a total amount of $500 from the Veterans Affairs Committee operating account for the
purchase of military service prep materials.
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.
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Resolution No. 2024-161-2235
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby authorizes the allocation in the amount not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00) from the Veteran Affairs Operating Account within account #001-11-01-511-
520-00 to support the JROTC programs at Miami Norland and Miami Carol City High
Schools for military service prep materials.
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 25, 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: MARIO BATAILLE, CITY CLERK
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Powell
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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