HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-100-2402_-_Supporting_Inaugural_Battle_in_the_Gardens_Preseason_Youth_Football_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-100-2402
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND ONE
HUNDRED AND NINETY-SIX DOLLARS ($1,196.00) FROM
MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS' COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACCOUNT
FOR MIAMI GARDENS PUBLIC SAFETY COST ASSOCIATED
WITH THE INAUGURAL BATTLE IN THE GARDENS
PRESEASON YOUTH FOOTBALL CLASSIC, NUN PRO TUNC.
THE EVENT WAS HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025, 9AM
TO 5PM AT LESTER BROWN PARK. PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris is requesting authorization to sponsor cost of
One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($1,196.00) for Miami Gardens Public
Safety services at Lester Brown Park for the inaugural Battle in the Gardens Preseason
Youth Football Classic, and
WHEREAS, this event was scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9am to
5pm, as the event hosted 10 teams for a total of 5 games, it was a planned fun-filled day
for the kids to play some great football and for families to enjoy the festivities along with
various food vendors, and
WHEREAS, each winning team received a custom "Battle in the Gardens" trophy,
and
WHEREAS, this event was in partnership with Councilwoman Katrina Wilson’s
office, and we were grateful to do our part in making sure the event was safe and
impactful.
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 sponsorship of One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars
($1,196.00) from the Mayor’s Community Benefit Account to support cost associated with
Miami Gardens Public Safety for the inaugural Battle in the Gardens Preseason Youth
Football Classic.
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Resolution No. 2025-100-2402
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 JULY 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: MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
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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