HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-112-2413_-_Supporting_Black_Men_Win_Together_Symposium_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2025-112-2413
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION
OF ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500.00)
FROM MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS' COMMUNITY BENEFIT
ACCOUNT IN SUPPORT OF THE COST FOR LUNCH FOR THE
"BLACK MEN WIN TOGETHER" SYMPOSIUM HELD ON
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025, FROM 10AM TO 2PM, AT THE
BETTY T. FERGUSON COMPLEX AUDITORIUM, NUN PRO
TUNC. PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris is requesting authorization for the use of One
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) from his community benefit account to
support the cost of lunch for the "Black Men Win Together" symposium, and
WHEREAS, Residents of Miami Gardens, including business and civic leaders
convened at the Betty T. Ferguson Complex, Auditorium, for the annual "Black Men Win
Together" symposium, attendees were afforded engagement opportunities by way of
open dialogues, special presentations and panel discussions that all highlighted the
economic, political and social state of black men and families in south Florida, and
WHEREAS, the focus of the discussions held throughout the event included the
need for revitalization of strategies for collective economic upward mobility and greater
political engagement, and influence, lunch was provided for all attendees, in addition to
each guest being provided a survey in order for the event organizer to record feedback
and determine the next steps, 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 authorize allocating One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) from Mayor
Rodney Harris’ community benefit account in support of lunch for the “Black Men Win
Together” symposium.
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 SEPTEMBER 24, 2025.
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Resolution No. 2025-112-2413
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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: 6-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Absent
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
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