HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-028-2330 - Recreation Program Screening - Adopted - PdfRESOLUTION NO. 2025-028-2330
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE ATTACHED SCREENING AND
OBTAINING SPONSORS FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS
GUIDELINES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens is committed to preserving the peace,
safety, and well-being of its residents, particularly in public spaces such as city-owned
parks and senior centers, and
WHEREAS, City-owned parks and facilities are intended to provide safe,
welcoming, and harassment-free environments for recreation, socialization, and
community engagement, and
WHEREAS, relating to programs, services, presentations, information or materials
by outside organizations, businesses, agencies or individuals in these public spaces may
disrupt the intended use of these facilities, cause discomfort to residents, and create
potential safety concerns, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Linda Julien is authorizing the City Manager to
implement the attached "Screening and Obtaining Sponsors for Recreation Programs"
guidelines. The guidelines ensure that all sponsorship activities align with the City's
mission while maintaining the well-being, privacy and security of all participants, and
WHEREAS, City-sponsored events, first amendment non-commercial speech, and
city-invited presentations are exempt from this policy as authorized by the City Manager,
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 City Manager to prohibit realtors, insurance agents, medical
providers, or their representatives from engaging in solicitation within city-owned parks
and facilities.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
Docusign Envelope ID: 35A5C8DE-C579-486D-8E27-86EA41DADC19
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Resolution No. 2025-028-2330
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MARCH 26, 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: COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN
Moved by: Vice mayor Stephens
Seconded by: Councilman Leon
VOTE: 6-0
Mayor Harris Absent
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Docusign Envelope ID: 35A5C8DE-C579-486D-8E27-86EA41DADC19
Purpose: To establish guidelines for screening and obtaining sponsors for Recreation
Programs for the Parks & Recreation Department. The purpose is to ensure that all
sponsorship activities align with the City’s mission while maintaining the Well-being, privacy and
security of ALL participants.
Sponsor Eligibility and Screening Process
•Potential sponsors must submit a formal letter, detailing their organization’s intent for
sponsoring the program.
•Organizations will be vetted through Sunbiz to verify legitimacy and active status.
•Community Center Manager will review letter and conduct an interview with potential
sponsors before approval.
•Approved sponsors must sign an agreement adhering to the center’s policies and
guidelines.
Sponsorship Conditions
•Sponsors shall not collect, access, or request names, contact details, or any other
personal information of program participants. However, they will be allowed to distribute
brochures, literature, and business cards.
•For a Senior Family Center Agreement - Sponsors must provide financial or in-kind
support for both senior program groups equally; partial sponsorship of one group without
the other is not permitted.
•Sponsorship activities must align with City’s mission and contribute positively to the
participants' experiences.
Staff and Sponsor Interaction
•At least one Community Center staff member must be present during all sponsor
interactions, visits, or activities within the facility.
•Sponsors shall never be left alone with participants without staff supervision.
•Staff must monitor all sponsor activities to ensure compliance with center policies and
participant safety.
•Any concerns regarding sponsor behavior must be reported immediately to the
Community Center Manager.
Screening and Obtaining Sponsors for Recreation Programs
Date of Issue/Update:
March 2025
City Manager
Cameron Benson SOP #:
Department/Division Director
Paulette Murphy
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Compliance and Enforcement
•Sponsors found in violation of these policies will receive a warning or may be asked to
leave, depending on the severity of the violation.
•The Community Center Manager reserves the right to terminate partnership if a sponsor
fails to comply with these guidelines.
Acknowledgment and Agreement
•All sponsors must sign a compliance agreement confirming their understanding and
adherence to these guidelines before beginning any sponsorship activities.
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