HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-020-2322_-_Senior_Shred_Day_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-020-2322
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($1,500.00) NUNC PRO TUNC, FROM
COUNCILWOMAN MICHELLE POWELL'S COMMUNITY
BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT OF SENIOR SHRED DAY,
WHICH OCCURRED ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025,
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Michelle Powell understands how vulnerable many of
our senior residents are to scams and identity theft. Having seen the impact that identity
theft can have on families and individuals, she is personally committed to making sure
our older residents have the tools and resources they need to protect themselves, and
WHEREAS, this event was designed to help senior residents in Miami Gardens
learn how to protect their personal information and avoid becoming victims of identity
theft, and
WHEREAS, in addition to the educational aspect, the event featured shredding
services for sensitive documents. Seniors brought their personal papers and documents
to the event and disposed of them securely in designated shred containers—completely
free of charge, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Michelle Powell is requesting approval to allocate an
amount not to exceed $1,500 from her Community Benefit account (116-19-01-519-492-
03) to support the Senior Shred Day event that took place on Saturday, February 8th,
2025, at Bunche Park, and
WHEREAS, the allocation will cover necessary expenses for hosting the event,
including the cost of the shredding services, logistical support, and any additional
materials or resources needed to make the event a success,
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 one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) Nunc
Pro Tunc from Councilwoman Michelle Powell’s Community Benefit account (116-19-01-
519-492-03) in support of Senior Shred Day.
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Resolution No. 2025-020-2322
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 FEBRUARY 12, 2025.
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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 MICHELLE C. POWELL
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
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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