HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-143-3854_-_Hispanic_Heritage_Heritage_Essay_Contest_-_Adopted_-_PdfRESOLUTION NO. 2022-143-3854
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS,FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
EVENTSSPECIALLINDA COUNCILWOMAN JULIEN'S
ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($900.00), FOR THE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
ESSAY CONTEST;PROVI OFDINGFOR ADOPTION
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions made and the
important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States and celebrates
their heritage and culture, and
WHEREAS, to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month Councilwoman Linda
Julien is sponsoring a Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest which provides a one-time
award to three eligible City of Miami Gardens students. Middle and high school students
are eligible to apply. The award amounts will be four hundred dollars ($400) for the first
place winner, three hundred dollars ($300) for the second place winner, and two hundred
dollars ($200) for the third place winner, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Julien is requesting an allocation of nine hundred
dollars ($900) from the Seat 5 Public Affairs account for the Hispanic Heritage Month
Essay Contest, 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 supports allocation of funds from Councilwoman Julien’s Public Affairs Account in
the amount of nine hundred dollars ($900) for the Hispanic Heritage Month Essay
Contest.
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 .
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
Resolution No. 2022-143-3854
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ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN
Moved by: Vice Mayor Leon
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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