HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-014-3413 Seat 5 Scott Park Waiver Sister Peters Day RESOLUTION NO. 2020-014-3413
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A RENTAL FEE
WAIVER AND COSTS ASSOCIATED AT SCOTT PARK; ON
SUNDAY, MARCH 1 , 2020, FOR THE 2020 ANNUAL SISTER
PETERS DAY COMMUNITY EVENT; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Sister Peters Charity began in March 2012, and
WHEREAS, Sister Peter's Day is on March 7th, this day was named after M.
Madeline Anzilla Peters and has been celebrated by the Peters family for the past
seven (7) years in Miami Gardens, and
WHEREAS, annually the Peter's family host a fundraiser to raise celebration
funds that are donated entirely to a Miami Gardens resident that is in need of financial
assistance, and
WHEREAS, in addition to the honoree's contributions to the community of Miami
Gardens are highlighted, and
WHEREAS, traditionally the recipient is selected by Father Horace Ward of Holy
Family Episcopal Church and Pastor Donald Lawrence of Parkway Baptist Church, both
located in Miami Gardens, Florida, and
WHEREAS: the 2020 Annual Sister Peters Day Community Event is scheduled
to take place Sunday, March 1, 2020, and
WHEREAS: the Peters Family will host an outdoor soccer event open to all
residents of Miami Gardens. and
WHEREAS: Councilman David Williams Jr. would like to sponsor the usage of
Scott Park for the Sister Peter's Family Charity Day taking place on Sunday, March 1,
2020 from
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 rental fee waiver and cost associated at Scott Park on Sunday,
March 1, 2020, for the 2020 Annual Sister Peters Day Community Event.
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 FEBRUARY 12, 2020.
Moved by: Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III
Second by: Vice Mayor Rodney Harris
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Oliver Gilbert III X (Yes) _(No)
Vice Mayor Rodney Harris X (Yes) (No)
Councilman Reggie Leon X (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lillie Odom X (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Katrina Wilson X (Yes) (No)
Councilman David Williams Jr. X (Yes) (No)
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. X (Yes) (No)
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RESOLUTION NO 2020-014-3413
CE__f_\ .
LBERT, III, MAYOR
OLIVER
ATTEST:
MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILMAN DAVID WILLIAMS JR
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RESOLUTION NO.2020-014-3413