HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-166-2240_-_Supporting_Local_High_Schools_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-166-2240
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION
OF FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS
($4,650.00) FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS' COMMUNITY
BENEFITS ACCOUNT IN SPONSORSHIP OF THE RENTAL OF
TWO TEMPORARY SECTIONS ALUMINUM BLEACHERS FOR
THE BANDS OF MIAMI CENTRAL AND MIAMI
NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR
FOOTBALL GAME HELD, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024, AT 6PM,
AT NATHANIEL TRAZ POWELL STADIUM, NUN PRO TUNC.
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris is requesting support and approval for the
sponsorship of the rental of two (2) temporary sections Aluminum Bleachers for the bands
of Miami Central and Miami Northwestern Senior High School, and
WHEREAS, both schools have thriving band programs and take great pride in the
number of students who participate that reside in the beautiful city of Miami Gardens, and
WHEREAS, the football game between these two particular high schools tends to
bring an extensive number of passionate fans and relatives from Miami Gardens and from
around the county, filling the entirety of the stands at Nathaniel Traz Powell stadium, and
WHEREAS, in an effort to support the safety and provide a conducive environment
for both bands to showcase their talents, Mayor Rodney Harris, upon request from both
institutions, agreed to support and sponsor the rental of two (2) temporary sections
Aluminum Bleachers, and
WHEREAS, this sponsorship ensured the safety of both bands’ participants during
game play, and
WHEREAS, with supporting this sponsorship request, Mayor Rodney Harris
ensured that both bands had their own sections outside of the stadium's traditional seating
areas away from the passionate, overwhelming number of fans that occupied the
stadium's seating, and
WHEREAS, this high school football game was held on Friday, October 4, 2024,
at 6pm, at Nathaniel Traz Powell stadium.
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. 2024-166-2240
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby authorize the approval for sponsorship of the rental of two (2) temporary sections
Aluminum Bleachers for the bands of Miami Central and Miami Northwestern Senior High
School.
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: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
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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