HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-187-2261_-_Senior_Thanksgiving_Luncheon_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-187-2261
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION
OF FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,000.00) FROM MAYOR
RODNEY HARRIS' PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL EVENTS'
ACCOUNT TO HOST THANKSGIVING LUNCHEONS FOR
MIAMI GARDENS' SENIORS RESIDING AT ROBERT SHARPE
TOWERS AND AT THE HAMLET AT WALDEN POND.
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris is requesting an allocation of four thousand
dollars ($4,000.00) from his Public Affairs Special Events Account to host Thanksgiving
Luncheons for Miami Gardens’ Seniors residing at Robert Sharpe Towers and at The
Hamlet at Walden Pond, and
WHEREAS, our Seniors are valued here in the City of Miami Gardens, and as we
approach the Thanksgiving season, it's usually a time we all can cherish with family
members and loved ones, and
WHEREAS, however, quite often many of our seniors who reside at senior living
facilities spend the holidays with no family members or visitors, and
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris would like to share the spirit of thanksgiving
season with our seniors with food, music, fun activities and educational resources, and
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris will host these annual Thanksgiving luncheons
for seniors residing at Robert Sharpe Towers (103 NW 202 Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL
33169) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, and at The Hamlet at Walden Pond (20855 NW
9th Court, Miami Gardens, FL 33169) on Friday, November 22, 2024, both events will
begin at 12 pm and is scheduled to end at 2 pm, 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 Four Thousand dollars ($4,000.00) from Mayor Rodney
Harris’ Public Affairs Special events account to host Thanksgiving Luncheons for Miami
Gardens' seniors residing at Robert Sharpe Towers and at The Hamlet at Walden Pond
Senior housing.
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Resolution No. 2024-187-2261
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 NOVEMBER 13, 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: MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
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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