HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-127-3682_-_NAACP_Youth_Council_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2021-127-3682
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM VICE
MAYOR REGGIE LEON’S SPECIAL EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($5,000.00), TO SUPPORT THE MIAMI-DADE NAACP YOUTH
COUNCIL; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP is the local presence of the
nation’s oldest (founded 1909) and largest civil rights organization, functioning as a
member of the Florida State Conference of Branches carrying out the policies of the
National Association; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade NAACP Youth Council is a civic organization
committed to insuring the political, educational, social, and economic equality of minority
groups and citizens, and
WHEREAS, the NAACP Youth Council is dedicated to developing young leaders
who will one day serve in an entity and create or change policies and procedures that end
systemic racism and ensure equality of rights for all, and
WHEREAS, in an effort to increase membership and awareness and to improve
the quality of life and development for our youth, Vice Mayor Reggie Leon is requesting
a sponsorship not to exceed the amount of $5,000.00 from his Special Events Account to
support the Miami-Dade NAACP Youth Council organization, 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 allocates funds from Seat 2 Special Events Account for Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000.00), to support the Miami-Dade NAACP Youth Council.
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 SEPTEMBER 22, 2021.
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Resolution No. 2021-127-3682
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
REVIEWED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR REGGIE LEON
Moved by: Councilman Stephens
Seconded by: Councilwoman Campbell
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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