HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-206-3311 - Intergenerational Chess ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 2017-206-3311
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO CREATE AN INTERGENERATIONAL CHESS PROGRAM
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING STUDENTS FROM LOCAL
CHESS TEAMS TO TEACH CHESS TO ADULTS; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Norwood Elementary in the City of Miami Gardens is one of the top
performing schools in chess, and
WHEREAS, the Norwood student participants have won over ninety national and
state awards including two state championships, and
WHEREAS, to expand the City intergenerational experiences Mayor Gilbert is
requesting that an intergenerational Chess program be created with students from local
chess teams to teach chess to adults, 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 directs the City Manager to create an intergenerational chess program for the
purpose of providing students from local chess teams to teach chess to adults.
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 DECEMBER 13, 2017.
OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONETTA TAYLOR, iMMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT, III
Moved by: Vice Mayor Ighodaro
Seconded by: Councilwomen Odom and Davis
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III _x_(Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. x (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis x (Yes) (No)
Councilman Rodney Harris _x_ (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom x (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson x (Yes) (No)
Councilman David Williams Jr _x (Yes) (No)
Resolution No. 2017-206-3311 Page 2
18605 N.W. 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
City of Miami Gardens
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Council Meeting Date:
December 13, 2017 Item Type:
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Mayor
Oliver Gilbert
Department: Mayor and City Council
Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA,
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CREATE AN INTERGENERATIONAL CHESS PROGRAM
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING STUDENTS FROM LOCAL CHESS TEAMS TO TEACH
CHESS TO ADULTS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
Norwood Elementary in the City of Miami Gardens is one of the top performing schools in chess.
The Norwood student participants have won over ninety national and state awards including two
state championships. To expand the City intergenerational experiences a Resolution Directing
the Manager to create an intergenerational Chess program that provides for our students from
local chess teams teaching chess to adults.
Fiscal Impact
Proposed Action:
Recommend City Council to approve this resolution.
Attachment:
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