HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-028-2330_-_Recreation_Program_Screaning_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-028-2330
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE ATTACHED SCREENING AND
OBTAINING SPONSORS FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS
GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens is committed to preserving the peace,
safety, and well-being of its residents, particularly in public spaces such as city-owned
parks and senior centers, and
WHEREAS, City-owned parks and facilities are intended to provide safe,
welcoming, and harassment-free environments for recreation, socialization, and
community engagement, and
WHEREAS, relating to programs, services, presentations, information or materials
by outside organizations, businesses, agencies or individuals in these public spaces may
disrupt the intended use of these facilities, cause discomfort to residents, and create
potential safety concerns, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Linda Julien is authorizing the City Manager to
implement the attached "Screening and Obtaining Sponsors for Recreation Programs"
guidelines. The guidelines ensure that all sponsorship activities align with the City's
mission while maintaining the well-being, privacy and security of all participants, and
WHEREAS, City-sponsored events, first amendment non-commercial speech, and
city-invited presentations are exempt from this policy as authorized by the City Manager,
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 City Manager to prohibit realtors, insurance agents, medical
providers, or their representatives from engaging in solicitation within city-owned parks
and facilities.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
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Resolution No. 2025-028-2330
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MARCH 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: Vice mayor Stephens
Seconded by: Councilman Leon
VOTE: 6-0
Mayor Harris Absent
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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