HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-037-2339_-_Supporting_Flora_Johnson_and_Fannie_Mae_Gilbert_Plaques_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-037-2339
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION
OF SEVEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DOLLARS FROM MAYOR
RODNEY HARRIS' COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT TO
COVER COST FOR FOOD SERVICES PROVIDED BY KANIN
CATERING FOR MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS' UNVEILING OF
PLAQUES FOR THE LATE FLORA BELLE MATCHETT
JOHNSON AND FANNIE MAE GILBERT HELD AT ROLLING
OAKS REGIONAL PARK ON SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025,
FROM 10AM TO 12PM, NUN PRO TUNC. PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris is requesting an allocation of Seven Hundred
and Eighty Dollars ($780.00) to cover food services provided by Kanin Catering on
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10am to 12pm for the unveiling of plaques for the late Flora
Belle Matchett Johnson and Fannie Mae Gilbert, and
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris honored two phenomenal women of our
community for their service and impact for the betterment of the City of Miami Gardens
and its residents, this honor occurred during Women's History Month, as family members
of both honorees attended the unveiling, including residents of our community, and
WHEREAS, food services were provided by Kanin Catering at the unveiling, 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 Seven Hundred and Eighty Dollars ($780.00) to cover
food services provided by Kanin Catering on Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10am to 12pm
for the unveiling of plaques for the late Flora Belle Matchett Johnson and Fannie Mae
Gilbert, nun pro tunc.
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 APRIL 9, 2025.
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Resolution No. 2025-037-2339
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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: MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS
Moved by: Vice Mayor Stephens
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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