HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-031-2104_-_Black_History_Essay_Contest_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-031-2104
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
COUNCILWOMAN LINDA JULIEN'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL
EVENTS ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINE
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($900.00), FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL
BLACK HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Julien's second annual Black History essay contest,
themed "African Americans and The Arts", aims to encourage student applicants in
fostering awareness and appreciation for the contributions of African Americans in the
Arts, and
WHEREAS, the contest aims to inspire students to explore the rich history of
African American artistic expression and its impact on society, whether local or global,
and
WHEREAS, through their essays, participants will highlight the invaluable
contributions of African American artists, past and present, in challenging social norms,
advocating for justice, and enriching cultural heritage, and
WHEREAS, the essay contest is open to all Miami Gardens students; there are
three prizes: first place award of four hundred dollars ($400), second place award of three
hundred dollars ($300), and third place award of ($200), and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Julien is requesting to allocate funds from her Public
Affairs Special Events account in the amount not to exceed nine-hundred dollars ($900)
in support of her annual Black History 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 Special
Events Account in the amount not to exceed nine hundred dollars ($900) in support of the
Second Annual Black History Essay Contest.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
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Resolution No. 2024-031-2104
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 28, 2024.
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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: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Councilwoman Julien
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
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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