HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-038-2340_-_Arbor_Day_Donation_2025_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-038-2340
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION
OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM MAYOR RODNEY
HARRIS' COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT FOR DONATION
TO SUPPORT THE 4TH ANNUAL MIAMI GARDENS ARBOR
DAY SENIOR'S HOME BEAUTIFICATION COMMUNITY
PROJECT. THE EVENT WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, APRIL 25,
2025, FROM 8AM TO 4PM. PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris is requesting an allocation of Five Thousand
Dollars ($5000.00) from his community benefit's account to support the 4th annual Arbor
Day Senior's Home Beautification Project for City of Miami Gardens residents, and
WHEREAS, this year, five senior households including two walls in disrepair and
the marquee sign for the entrance for Lake Lucerne community will receive needed
beautification upgrades, and
WHEREAS, the two walls in disrepair that are in need of upkeep are located in the
city at 203 street and 37th avenue intersection in the Riverview community, this collective
grassroots initiative is inclusive of various volunteers and organizations such as Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter, Antioch Missionary Baptist
Church, Miami Gardens Job Corp, Sherwin Williams, Calder Casino, Greater Miami
Convention and Visitors Bureau and Florida Memorial University with more to join, and
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris has supported this project since its inception,
as it's an initiative that many of our seniors look forward to annually in hope that they may
get the assistance they need, and
WHEREAS, this event will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 8am to 4pm,
during that time, volunteers and the organizations listed herein will come together and
make a difference in the lives of senior residents who need it most and ensure that the
north entry way into the city is ascetically pleasing. We seek a favorable support of this
Item.
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.
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Resolution No. 2025-038-2340
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby authorizes the allocation of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) from Mayor
Rodney Harris’ community benefit's account to support the 4th annual Arbor Day Senior's
Home Beautification Project for City of Miami Gardens residents.
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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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 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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