HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-085-3798_-_South_Florida_HBCU_Picnic_-_Adopted_-_PdfRESOLUTION NO. 2022-085-3798
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS,FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE BLACK
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE, INC’S 6TH ANNUAL SOUTH FLORIDA
HBCU PICNIC; AUTHORIZING AN IN-KIND SUPPORT,
WAIVING THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE
SHOWMOBILE FOR SATURDAY, JULY 9TH, 2022, IN THE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
AND FIFTY ($1,450), NUNC PRO TUNC; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF ANFOR REPRESENTATIONS;PROVIDING
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The South Florida HBCU picnic is a family-oriented community event
geared at educating students about the option of attending a Historically Black College or
University (HBCU) as well as connecting HBCU alumni, Black alumni of other institutes,
current students and friends, and
WHEREAS, the picnic has attracted alumni from 36 HBCUs and with an
attendance of over 2,000 people and is the largest gathering of Black professionals in
South Florida, and
WHEREAS, on Saturday July 9, 2022 the Black College Experience, Inc. will host
the 6th Annual South Florida HBCU Picnic at Florida Memorial University in Miami
Gardens, Florida, and
WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Reggie Leon would like to sponsor the use of the show-
mobile in support of South Florida HBCU picnic, and is requesting that City of Miami
Gardens waive the fees associated with this event and the utilization of services of the
show-mobile be provided in-kind.
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 authorizes the use of showmobile and in-kind support for the event in the amount
of one thousand four-hundred and fifty dollars ($1450.00) from General Fund Accounts
for the Public Works Department.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
Resolution No. 2022-085-3798
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 13, 2022.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR REGGIE LEON
Moved by: Vice Mayor Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 6-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Absent
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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