HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-187-3316 Resolution of Support Bahamas RESOLUTION NO. 2019-187-3316
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SYMPATHY AND SUPPORT
FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE BAHAMAS AND THEIR
GOVERNMENT AS THEY BEGIN REBUILDING; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on Sunday, September 1st, Hurricane Dorian struck the northern Bahamas
as a Category 5 hurricane and stalled over the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama Island
for two days, and
WHEREAS, torrential rains, destructive winds and relentless flooding likely
damaged tens of thousands of homes and destroyed a large amount of infrastructure on
the islands, and
WHEREAS, that Grand Bahama Island is approximately 120 miles from Northeast
Miami-Dade County, and
WHEREAS, the devastation that the area has experienced will have a direct impact
on the South Florida Economy and the City of Miami Gardens, and
WHEREAS, according to the New York Times, aid experts believe the island will
soon begin the long, arduous process of rebuilding and immediate emergency supplies
are needed, and
WHEREAS, the health and welfare of the residents of the Bahamas is an utmost
public concern, and
WHEREAS the City of Miami Gardens expresses sympathy and support for the
people of Bahamas and their government as they begin rebuilding, and
WHEREAS, the City encourages its residents to support efforts to provide supplies
and relief to those directly impacted,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Resolution No. 2019-187-3316
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: EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT: The City Council of the City of Miami
Gardens hereby expresses its support for the people of the Bahamas and their
Government as they begin to rebuild.
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 SE TEM 11, 2019.
OLI GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
V - . A
MARib BATAILLE, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN ERHABOR IGHODARO
Moved by: Councilman Williams Jr.
Seconded by: Councilwoman Odom
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)
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