HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-068-1958_-_7th_annual_HBCU_Picnic_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2023-068-1958
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE BLACK
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE, INC’S 7TH ANNUAL SOUTH FLORIDA
HBCU PICNIC; AUTHORIZING AN IN-KIND SUPPORT,
WAIVING THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE
SHOW- MOBILE AND MIAMI GARDENS POLICE
DEPARTMENTFOR SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023 IN THE AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND
SIXTY EIGHT DOLLARS ($4968), ; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The South Florida HBCU picnic is a family-oriented community event
geared at educating students about the options 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, Councilman Reggie Leon would like to sponsor the use of the show-
mobile and service of the MGPD in support of the Black College Experience, Inc. 7th
annual South Florida HBCU Picnic, and is requesting that the City of Miami Gardens
waive the fees associated with the utilization and and services associated with the use of
the show-mobile and of the Miami Gardens Police department
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[LW1] allocates funds from Seat 2 Public Affairs Special Events Account for One
Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($1500), to support Miami Norland Senior High School
Vikings in Harmony Mixed Chorale and Women’s Choir attend and participate in the state
choral music performance assessment.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
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Resolution 2023-068-1958
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JUNE 14, 2023.
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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: COUNCILMAN REGGIE LEON
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Stephens, III Yes
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