HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-214-2288_-_Supporting_Reading_in_the_Gardens_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-214-2288
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION
OF TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500.00)
FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS' COMMUNITY BENEFIT
ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY'S
ANNUAL "READING IN THE GARDENS" EVENT TO BE HELD
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024, FROM 5PM TO 8PM.
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris is requesting an allocation of Two Thousand
Five Hundred dollars ($2,500.00) to support Scott Lake Elementary's annual "Reading in
the Gardens" event, and
WHEREAS, this event provides children and families of Miami Gardens the
opportunity to engage in educational resources, fun activities and the adventure of
enjoying the wonderful books that will be read during the event, and
WHEREAS, this event will be hosted on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 5pm to
8pm, at Scott Lake Elementary school site, and
WHEREAS, due to the time of the event being held at sundown, this event requires
four (4) portable light towers to be delivered and setup on the school's site, Mayor Rodney
Harris will sponsor the cost for the four (4) portable light towers and the use of the city's
stage showmobile that was requested as well, 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 authorize allocating Two Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($2,500.00) from Mayor
Rodney Harris’ Community Benefit account in support of Scott Lake Elementary's annual
"Reading in the Gardens" event.
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 DECEMBER 11, 2024.
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Resolution No. 2024-214-2288
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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: MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS
Moved by: Councilwoman Julien
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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