HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-194-2268_-_Thanksgiving_Turkey_Drive_Giveaway_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-194-2268 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FROM COUNCILWOMAN MICHELLE POWELL'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT OF A COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING TURKEY DRIVE GIVEAWAY EVENT, TAKING PLACE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024, AT HOLY FAITH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Councilwoman Dr. Powell is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our community’s residents and recognizes the importance of coming together to support those in need, and WHEREAS, On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Holy Faith Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting a community Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Giveaway event, and WHEREAS, by endorsing the turkey drive, Councilwoman Dr. Powell aims to ensure that families facing hardship can experience the joy of a shared Thanksgiving meal. WHEREAS, this initiative not only provides crucial assistance to alleviate financial pressures but also reinforces a spirit of unity and compassion that lies at the heart of our community values, and WHEREAS, Councilwoman Dr. Michelle Powell is requesting an allocation of five- hundred dollars ($500.00) from her Community Benefit Account (116-19-01-519-492-03) to purchase turkeys in support of the turkey drive, 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 five hundred dollars ($500) from the Seat 3 Community Benefit Account to purchase turkeys in support of the Holy Faith Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting a community Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Giveaway event. Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final passage. Docusign Envelope ID: DF9C50CE-2BDD-49AB-BDFD-520947538139 Page 2 of 2 Resolution No. 2024-194-2268 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2024. ________________________________ RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR ATTEST: ________________________________ MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN MICHELLE C. POWELL 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 Docusign Envelope ID: DF9C50CE-2BDD-49AB-BDFD-520947538139