HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-013-3412 Seat 2 Delt Signma Theata Support RESOLUTION NO. 2020-013-3412
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILMAN LEON'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACCOUNT IN THE
AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00), FOR THE
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED, DADE
COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER'S, PUTTING ON THE RITZ NEW
ORLEANS STYLE FUNDRAISING EVENT; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Dade County Alumnae
Chapter has served the South Florida community since its charter in 1981, and
WHEREAS, the organization is known for providing public service through
established programs in local communities and throughout the world, and
WHEREAS, their service mainly focuses on economic development, educational
development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health,
and political awareness and involvement, and
WHEREAS, on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at the Doubletree by Hilton Airport,
the organization will hosts its signature event, Putting on the Ritz New Orleans Style, to
fundraise for their annual scholarships and chapter programs/projects, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Leon is requesting a sponsorship in the amount of
$500.00 from his Public Affairs Special Events Account in support of the Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Dade County Alumnae Chapter's, Putting on the Ritz New
Orleans Style, fundraising event,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION NO 2020-013-3412
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 allocates funds from Councilman Leon's Public Affairs Account in the amount of
Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Dade
County Alumnae Chapter's, Putting on the Ritz New Orleans Style Fundraising Event.
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 FEBRUARY 12, 2020.
Moved by: Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III
Second by: Vice Mayor Rodney
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Oliver Gilbert III X (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Rodney Harris X (Yes) (No)
Councilman Reggie Leon X (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lillie Odom X (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson X (Yes) (No)
Councilman David Williams Jr. X (Yes) (No)
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. X (Yes) (No)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-013-3412
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OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON
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