HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-006-2463_-_Trayvon_Martin_Peace_Walk_Peace_Talk_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2026-006-2463
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF
WALT FRAZIER PARK AND A WAIVE OF ALL COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE TRAYVON
MARTIN FOUNDATION 2026 ANNUAL "PEACE WALK AND
PEACE TALK" EVENT TO BE HELD SATURDAY, JANUARY 31,
2026; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Trayvon Martin Foundation returns to the city to host its 2026
annual "Peace Walk and Peace Talk" event on Saturday, January 31, 2026, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this event is to create awareness of how violent crime
impacts the families of the victims and provide support and advocacy for those families,
and
WHEREAS, the Foundation helps to increase public awareness of all forms of
racial, ethnic and gender profiling, as they educate youth on conflict resolution techniques
to reduce the incidences where confrontation between strangers turn deadly, and
WHEREAS, this event will include local band performances, motivational
speakers, food and family fun activities for all to enjoy, and
WHEREAS, Mayor Rodney Harris is requesting approval for the Trayvon Martin
Foundation to utilize Walt Frazier Park and a waiver of all costs associated with the use
of Miami Gardens law enforcement for Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 7:00 am to 3:00
pm, 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 use of Walt Frazier Park and waiver of all costs associated with
Miami Gardens law enforcement for the Trayvon Martin Foundation 2026 annual “Peace
Walk and Peace Talk”, to be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
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Resolution No. 2026-006-2463
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 28, 2026.
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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: Councilwoman Wilson
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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