HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-023-2325_-_Night_in_Paradise_Gala_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-023-2325
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT OF
TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500) FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT
ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT OF THE NIGHT IN PARADISE GALA,
HOSTED BY THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART,
TAKING PLACE ON FEBRUARY 27, 2025; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Julien has long been a steadfast advocate for the arts
in Miami Gardens, recognizing the profound impact that arts and culture have on the
growth, vibrancy, and identity of our community, and
WHEREAS, she believes that the arts are an essential tool for fostering creativity,
critical thinking, and inclusion, and they play a key role in shaping a prosperous and
engaging community for residents of all ages, and
WHEREAS, by supporting the Night in Paradise Gala, Councilwoman Julien is
reaffirming her commitment to ensuring the arts remain accessible, relevant, and valued
in Miami Gardens, and
WHEREAS, this event, which highlights the importance of contemporary art and
culture, offers a unique opportunity for the community to come together and experience
the transformative power of art firsthand, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Linda Julien is requesting the allocation of two
thousand five hundred dollars ($2500) from her Community Benefit account (116-19-01-
519-492-05) in support of the Night in Paradise 2025 Gala, hosted by the Museum of
Contemporary Art (MOCA),
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 two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) from
Councilwoman Linda Julien’s Seat 5 Community Benefit account (116-19-01-519-492-
05) in support of the Night in Paradise 2025 Gala, hosted by the Museum of
Contemporary Art (MOCA).
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Resolution No. 2025-023-2325
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 26, 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 LINDA JULIEN
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
VOTE: 6-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Absent
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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