HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-170-2244_-_Seat_6_Community_Initiatives_Support_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-170-2244
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILMAN STEPHENS’ COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($20,000) IN SUPPORT OF ONGOING COMMUNITY
INITIATIVES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, investing in community initiatives provide organizations with the
resources and support they need to succeed in impactful community programming, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Stephens has a monthly series of community discussions
aimed at engaging residents on various topics of importance to our community, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Stephens uses promotional materials necessary to
effectively promote community outreach, including brochures, flyers, and digital
marketing tools,
WHEREAS, Councilman Stephens supports community events and local non-
profit organizations with resources to assist with city-wide events and programming that
offer valuable services to the residents of Miami Gardens, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Stephens is requesting the allocation of Twenty
Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) from his Community Benefit Account (116-19-01-519-
492-06) to support ongoing initiatives, including: monthly Table Talk Tuesdays,
promotional materials, and community event support, and
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 Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) from his
Community Benefit Account (116-19-01-519-492-06) to support ongoing community
initiatives.
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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Resolution No. 2024-170-2244
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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: 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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