HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-017-3416 Seat 6 Support Female Development World Organization RESOLUTION NO. 2020-017-3416
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILMAN IGHODARO'S SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN
THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00), FOR
THE FEMALE DEVELOPMENT WORLD ORGANIZATION 2020
OUTREACH INITIATIVES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Female Development World Organization (FDWO) is an
organization that helps victims and survivors of human trafficking and abuse in both the
U.S. and Jamaica, and
WHEREAS, the Female Development World Organization's mission is to positively
impact the Education, Health, and Social Development of girls and young women across
the African Diaspora by aggressively engaging communities, their leaders, organizations,
and government representatives, and
WHEREAS, local municipalities have supported the Female Development World
Organization's mission by hosting town halls and symposiums in an effort to raise
awareness about human trafficking, and
WHEREAS, Councilman Ighodaro believes that these programs are key to making
a difference in the lives of adults and youth affected by the human trafficking global crisis,
and
WHEREAS, Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro is requesting a sponsorship in the
amount of$1,000.00 from his Special Events Account (001-11-01-511-496-01) in support
of the Female Development World Organization 2020 Outreach Initiatives,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-017-3416
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 Ighodaro's Special Events Account (001-11-01-
511-496-01) in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), for the Female
Development World Organization 2020 Outreach Initiatives
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 Harris
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. 2020-017-3416
OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN ERHABOR IGHODARO, PH.D.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-017-3416