HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-192-2266_-_Supporting_Flora_Johnson_Scholarship_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-192-2266
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) FOR THE
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN FLORA
JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP AT THE “I CAN DO IT WORKSHOP”
FROM RESIDENTIAL SEAT 1 COMMUNITY BENEFIT
ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The "I Can Do It" Workshop will take place on January 25, 2025, and
is an essential program designed to empower grandparents raising their grandchildren by
providing valuable resources, education, and support. The Flora Johnson Scholarship
aims to assist these caregivers in accessing the workshop, ensuring they gain the tools
needed to thrive in their unique family situations, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Katrina Baskin recognizes the significant challenges
faced by grandparents in this role, including emotional, financial, and educational hurdles.
By supporting the scholarship, the City can help facilitate access to vital information,
community support, and networking opportunities that enhance the quality of life for both
the grandparents and their grandchildren, and
WHEREAS, This initiative not only provides immediate assistance but also
contributes to the long-term wellbeing of families in our community, fostering resilience
and promoting healthier family dynamics, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Baskin is requesting an amount not to exceed one
thousand dollars ($1,000) from Residential Seat 1 Community Benefit Account to support
the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Flora Johnson Scholarship.
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 allocates funds from Seat 1 Community Benefit account for one thousand dollars
($1,000), to support the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Flora Johnson Scholarship.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
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Resolution No. 2024-192-2266
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: COUNCILWOMAN KATRINA L. BASKIN
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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