HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-160-3289 Comlpete Count Census Campaign 2020 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-160-3289
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A COMPLETE
COUNT CENSUS CAMPAIGN; DESIGNATING THE OFFICE OF
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TO COORDINATE THE CITY'S
VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENGAGE A PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTING
FIRM IN THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RELATED TO THE CITY'S "COMPLETE COUNT" CAMPAIGN
FOR THE 2020 US CENSUS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2019, the United States Census Bureau kicked off U.S.
Census Day to promote the upcoming Census 2020, and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens has launched the "We Can Count"
campaign to ensure undercounted populations will be included in this constitutionally
mandated process, and
WHEREAS, the United States Census Bureau recommends that municipalities
undertake a Complete Count Public Relations Campaign as a proactive outreach effort
to insure a complete count, especially targeting hard-to-count residents of the
community, and
WHEREAS, it is being recommended that the City undertake a campaign in
coordination with with city events and related publicity including, but not limited to the
Martin Luther King Celebration and Jazz in the Gardens, and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that such an undertaking will also require
extensive volunteer support for much of the logistical tasks involved. Rather than
establishing another City committee, volunteer efforts for the Census will be coordinated
through the Office of Civic Engagement,
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 a Complete Count Census Campaign; Designates the office of Civic
Engagement to coordinate the City's volunteer efforts; and authorizes the City Manager
to engage a public relations consulting firm in the provision of professional services
related to the City's "complete count" campaign for the 2020 US Census.
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 JULY 24, 2019.
OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT, III
Resolution No. 2019-160-3289
Moved by: Councilwoman Odom
Seconded by: Councilman Williams
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III X (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Rodney Harris X (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson X (Yes) (No)
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. X (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom X (Yes) (No)
Councilman Reggie Leon X (Yes) (No)
Councilman David Williams Jr X (Yes) (No)
Resolution No. 2019-160-3289