HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-001-2303_-_Supporting_5000_Role_Models_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-001-2303
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FOUR THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($4,000) FROM RESIDENTIAL SEAT 1 COMMUNITY
BENEFIT ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT THE 5000 ROLE MODELS
32ND ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SCHOLARSHIP
BREAKFAST; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project has been a
transformative program for minority boys in Miami-Dade County for over 30 years, guiding
them along a path to manhood and sending them to college. Through the program’s
efforts, more than $50 million in scholarships have been awarded to young men who
otherwise might not have had the opportunity to pursue higher education. This program
has become a key player in providing guidance and mentorship to minority youth in our
community, and
WHEREAS, the 5000 Role Models 32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Scholarship Breakfast, to be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, will raise funds to
continue the vital work. This contribution is not only a commitment to education but a
commitment to our future leaders. The funds raised will help provide scholarships that will
continue to change the trajectory of young lives and support our broader community
goals, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Baskin is requesting an amount not to exceed four
thousand dollars ($4,000) from Residential Seat 1 Community Benefit Account to support
the 5000 Role Models 32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast.
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 four thousand dollars
($4,000), to support 5000 Role Models 32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Scholarship Breakfast.
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 JANUARY 8, 2025.
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Resolution No. 2025-001-2303
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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: Councilwoman Wilson
Seconded by: Councilman Leon
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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