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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-185-3314 Seat 6 Park Fee Waiver NAF Health Fair RESOLUTION NO. 2019-185-3314 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING RENTAL FEE WAIVERS THE ROLLING OAKS PARK FOR THE NIGERIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION (NAF) FOR THEIR ANNUAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Nigerian American Foundation (NAF), which is a not-for-profit organization with 501(c) 3 tax exempt status, and WHEREAS, NAF is an umbrella organization representing over 5,500 Nigerians in the South Florida community, of which over 40% reside in the City of Miami Gardens. As the most populous nation in Africa, with over 175 million residents, Nigeria is well represented in the South Florida Community, and WHEREAS, this year NAF will host its annual Health and Wellness Fair as a part of its greater celebration of the 58th year of Nigerian Independence from Britain, and WHEREAS, the annual Health and Wellness Fair will provide residents and visitors of the City of Miami Gardens with an opportunity to receive free health and wellness screenings, view cultural displays, enjoy live performances and more, and WHEREAS, Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro is requesting the waiver of rental fees for use of Rolling Oaks Park support of the NAF Health and Wellness Fair, and WHEREAS, the health and wellness fair will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: Resolution No. 2019-185-3314 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 rental fee waivers at Rolling Oaks Park for the Nigerian American Foundation Annual Health and Wellness Fair. 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 SEPTEMBER 11, 2019. r OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR ATTEST: /P-. � 1) kk MARIO BATAILLE, CITY CLERK PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN ERHABOR IGHODARO Moved by: VOTE: Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III (Yes) (No) Vice Mayor Rodney Harris (Yes) (No) Councilwoman Katrina Wilson (Yes) (No) Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. (Yes) (No) Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom (Yes) (No) Councilman Reggie Leon (Yes) (No) Councilman David Williams Jr (Yes) (No) Page 2 of 2 Resolution No. 2019-185-3314 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 rental fee waivers at Rolling Oaks Park for the Nigerian American Foundation Annual Health and Wellness Fair. 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 SEPTEMBER 11, 2019. T" OLIVEFZ GILBERT, III, MAYOR ATTEST: V.. 1� MARIO BATAILLE, CITY CLERK PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN ERHABOR IGHODARO Moved by: VOTE: 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 )( (Yes) (No) Councilman David Williams Jr X (Yes) (No) Page 2of2