HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-049-2351_-_Appointing_Local_Hearing_Officer_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-049-2351
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPOINTING ALTHEA M.
CAMPBELL, ESQ., TO SERVE AS LOCAL HEARING OFFICER
FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS REDLIGHT CAMERA AND
SCHOOL SPEEDZONES HEARINGS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
CLERK TO DESIGNATE AN EXISTING STAFF MEMBER(S) TO
SERVE AS CLERK TO THE LOCAL HEARING OFFICER;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens has established Red-Light Camera and
School Speedzones programs, respectively, in the City, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statute 316.0083, a municipality electing to utilize
a red-light camera traffic safety program must designate by resolution a local hearing
officer, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statute 316.1896, a municipality electing to utilize
a school speedzone safety program must designate by resolution a local hearing officer,
and
WHEREAS, Section 8-23(a) of the City of Miami Gardens Code of Ordinances
authorizes the City Attorney to recommend a special master for appointment by the City
Council who is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and license for at least three
(3) years to practice prior to their appointment, and
WHEREAS, Althea M. Campbell, Esq., currently serves as the founding attorney
of the Law Offices of Althea M. Campbell, P.A., has served as a Florida licensed attorney
for twenty-four (24) years, and otherwise meets the qualifications set forth in section 8-
23(a) of the Code of Ordinances, and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney recommends that the City Council appoint Althea M.
Campbell, Esq., to serve as a Local Hearing Officer for the City of Miami Gardens Red-
Light Camera and School Speedzones programs, respectively, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk shall designate a member(s) of his staff to serve as the
clerk to the Local Hearing Officer,
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. 2025-049-2351
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby appoints Althea M. Campbell, Esq., to serve as a Local Hearing Officer for the
City of Miami Gardens Red-Light Camera and School Speedzones programs. Further,
the City Council of the City of Miami Gardens hereby authorizes the City Clerk to
designate an existing staff member(s) to serve as the clerk to the Local Hearing Officer.
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 23, 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: SONJA DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Wilson
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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