HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-160-3265 - Bus Benches for Botanical GardenRESOLUTION NO. 2017-160-3265
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING TWO BUS BENCHES FROM PATRICIA JOHNSON
FOR ERECTION AT THE CITY'S BOTANICAL GARDEN TO
PROMOTE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Mrs. Patricia Johnson, a long-time resident and breast cancer
advocate is donating two pink iron benches to the City of Miami Gardens, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the dedication is to remind the community about the
disease, and
WHEREAS, the benches will be installed at the Botanical Garden located at
18320 NW 12'^^ Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33169 on Sunday, October 29"^, 2017 at
4:00 p.m., and
WHEREAS, Councilman Williams is seeking Council's approval of the benches
installation,
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: ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION: The City Council of the City of
Miami Gardens hereby accepts two bus benches from Patricia Johnson for erection at
the City's Botanical Garden to promote breast cancer awareness.
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 OCTOBER 25, 2017.
I
OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONETTA TAYLOR, MMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS, JR
Moved by:
Seconded by: ^ODoi~\
VOTE: 7-^
Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis i/ (Yes) (No)
Councilman Rodney Harris J (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom t/ (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson ly (Yes) (No)
Councilman David Williams Jr \/ (Yes) (No)
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-160-3265
18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
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City of Miami Gardens
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Council Meeting Date:
October 25, 2017 Item Type:
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Contract/P.O. Required:
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Yes No Strategic Plan Priority Area:
Enhance Organizational
Bus. & Economic Dev
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specific objective/strategy this item will address)
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Sponsor Name
David Williams Jr
Council Member
Department: Mayor/City Council
Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING TWO BUS
BENCHES FROM PATRICIA JOHNSON FOR ERECTION AT
THE CITY’S BOTANICAL GARDEN TO PROMOTE CANCER
AWARENESS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Staff Summary:
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Mrs. Patricia Johnson, a long-time resident and breast cancer advocate is donating two
iron pink benches to the City of Miami Gardens. The purpose is to remind the community
about the disease and to use the benches as a spot for survivors. It will be a place where
people can meet to discuss the issue in a healthy and optimistic way.
18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
The benches will be installed at the Botanical Garden located at 18320 NW 12th Avenue,
Miami Gardens, Fl 33169 on Sunday, October 29th, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
Councilman David Williams Jr., is seeking Council’s approval of the benches installation.
Proposed Action:
That the City Council approves the attached Resolution.
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