HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-269-3398 Naming Bunche Park PlaygroundRESOLUTION NO. 2019-269-3398
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, NAMING THE PLAYGROUND WITHIN
BUNCHE PARK LOCATED AT 15600 W. BUNCHE PARK DRIVE,
MIAMI GARDENS, FL, AS THE "JO ANN E. ROLLE
PLAYGROUND"; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE
CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Previous to the incorporation of the City of Miami Gardens in
2003, there were many extra-ordinary citizens in the area who were outspoken
community activists and the late, Mrs. Jo Ann E. Rolle was one of them, and
WHEREAS, her family was originally from the Bahamas; she was born and
raised in Hallandale Beach, Florida; and
WHEREAS, In 1950, they moved to the Bunche Park Neighborhood within\,
Miami-Dade County, Florida; an area known for Black World War II Veterans, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Jo Ann E. Rolle also grew-up in the era of the American
Civil Rights movement and segregation; and
WHEREAS, among other things, it was the time of social unrest and decades
of the long struggle for the fair enforcement of constitutional rights for women and
African Americans; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Rolle canvassed passionately against the proposed
construction of apartments that would have replaced the former Bunche Park
shopping plaza in the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, instead, she lobbied for the construction of a recreational
playground for the children; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Rolle's fearlessness and determination influenced the
development of Bunche Park located at 15600 Bunche Park Drive, Miami Gardens,
Florida; and
WHEREAS, she made a difference in the community that has been beneficial
to many generations; and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom requests the City Council
recognizes the dedication of the late Mrs. Jo Ann Rolle; the longtime-resident who
personally campaigned against a property developer for the benefit of families, in a
time when people of color were denied many privileges and civil liberties by naming
the playground within Bunche Park as the "Jo Ann E. Rolle Playground."
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: PLAYGROUND NAMING: The City Council of the City of Miami
Gardens hereby officially dedicates and names the playground within Bunche Park located
at 15600 W. Bunche Park Drive as the "Jo Ann E. Rolle Playground."
Section 2: INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager is
hereby directed to take any and all steps necessary for the marking and signage on the
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playground as well as plan a formal dedication, dedicating the playground to honor Mrs.
Jo Ann Rolle.
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 DECEMBER 11 , 2019.
OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MA id BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
REVIEWED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN LILLIE Q. ODOM
Moved by: Co.v,,,ctL+nri C r ri.
Seconded by: Ccotw.,-- womA,- Qyzp-
VOTE:n
Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III Yes) No)
Vice Mayor Rodney Harris x (Yes) No)
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson X (Yes) No)
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. Y (Yes) No)
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom u (Yes) No)
Councilman Reggie Leon x (Yes) No)
Councilman David Williams Jr Yes) No)
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