HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-163-2237_-_Zeta_Phi_Beta_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-163-2237
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RENAMING NW 161ST STREET,
FROM NW 41ST AVENUE TO NW 38TH COURT, AS “ZETA PHI
BETA WAY”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CHANGE
THE STREET SIGNAGE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is an international women’s
organization that has established itself as the foremost network of socially and politically
conscious activists, and
WHEREAS, with a proud membership of over 120,000 members, Zeta has
become one of the world’s foremost movements for social justice and civic change, and
WHEREAS, Zeta Phi Beta has been at the forefront of fostering the ideals of
service, charity, scholarship, civic engagement, and Finer Womanhood, and
WHEREAS, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated takes pride in their legacy of
service within the City of Miami Gardens and its ongoing commitment to shaping a
brighter future for all,
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 the Sorority's enduring contributions and
accomplishments, as well as its unwavering commitment to empowering the residents of
Miami Gardens, Councilman Reggie Leon seeks to honor its rich history and lasting
legacy by officially designating NW 161st Street, from NW 41st Avenue to NW 38th Court,
as “Zeta Phi Beta Way”,
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 renames NW 161st Street, from NW 41st Avenue to NW 38th Court, as “Zeta Phi
Beta Way”. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to change the street signage.
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Resolution No. 2024-163-2237
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 OCTOBER 23, 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: 6-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Julien Not Present
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
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