HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-030-2332_-_Support_of_Mental_Health_Symposium_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-030-2332
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($1,500.00) FROM COUNCILWOMAN MICHELLE POWELL'S
COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT OF THE
MENTAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM EVENT, TAKING PLACE ON
MAY 10, 2025; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Michelle Powell, will host a Mental Health Symposium
on May 10, 2025, aimed at addressing the critical issues surrounding mental wellness in
our community, and
WHEREAS, this event will feature interactive workshops featuring expert
psychologists covering key topics such as coping mechanisms, grief management,
setting healthy boundaries, stress reduction, depression awareness, and relationship
building, and
WHEREAS, this initiative is particularly vital given the rising concerns around
mental health nationwide and its impact on families, workplaces, and community well-
being, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Michelle Powell is requesting an allocation of one
thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) from her Seat 3 Community Benefit account (116-
19-01-519-492-03) in support of the Mental Health Symposium event, 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 One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) from
Councilwoman Powell's Seat 3 Community Benefit account (116-19-01-519-492-03) in
support of the Mental Health Symposium event taking place on May 10, 2025.
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 MARCH 26, 2025.
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Resolution No. 2025-030-2332
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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 MICHELL C. POWELL
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
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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