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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-02-1093J-02-1090 9/26/02 02-1093 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO ST. JOHN INSTITUTIONAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, FOR THE RENTAL OF RECREATIONAL AMUSEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR ITS FIRST ANNUAL "FAITH, FEAST -N -FUN FESTIVAL," SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE IN OVERTOWN AT GIBSON PARK ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2002, FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,500.00, AND SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Manager is authorized:' to provide a grant to St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church, for the rental of recreational amusement equipment for its first annual "Faith, Feast -N -Fun Festival," scheduled to take place in Overtown at Gibson Park on Sunday, October 20, 2002, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M., in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00, and subject to the availability of funds. 1� The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. CITY COU MEE NG SEP 2 6 2002 Resolution No. 02-1093 Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.2l PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of September , 2002. iIF /ANUEL A. DIAZ, Mj ATTEST: (24 A'!n�'d JK d' PR SCILLA A. THOMPSON CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TL�-RORM AND CORRECTNESS: IAJAN O VILARELLO ITYATTORNEY 6881:ELF -' If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 2 of 2 02-1093 POCKET ITEM 6 Honorable Mayor Diaz and September 26, 2002 Members of the City Commission Pocket Item: Grant to St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church for V4 Annual Faith, Feast-n-Fun Festival Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Commissioner 4or"o" By this memorandum, I am respectfully requesting to discuss the following resolution as a pocket item; A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION PROVIDING A GRANT TO ST. JOHN INSTITUTIONAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABLITY OF FUNDS, FOR THE RENTAL OF RECREATIONAL AMUSEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR ITS FIRST ANNUAL "FAITH, FEAST -N -FUN FESTIVAL" SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE IN OVERTOWN AT GIBSON PARK ON. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2002 FROM 11:00 AM TO 1:30 PM. Thank you. Cc: Alejandro Vilarello, City Attorney 02-1093 D«:x,.:11.. TL .....� ... !':�.. /�lv«l. FROM : ST.JCHN BAPTIST CHURCH FAX NO. 385-358-5290 ep. 25 2002 04:03PM P2 ST. JOIN h ISTT.TUTZONAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH iENRY NEVIN 1328 Northwest Third Avenue I Miami. Florida 33136 CHARLES UPTCROW 'astor MaitLnC Address: Assistant Pastor P.O. Sox 0123 15 • Miami, FL 33101-2315 Telephones: o Church Tot Center (305) 371-3212 • Church Business Office (305) 372.3877 Church Fax Number (305) 358-5290 • Pastor's Office (305) 371.3821 )eacon Robert Baker Chairmax. Deacons Ministry )eaeon Winrred Dorsett C�1+QumOn, /',vsrcrt .tfi�;irin• ' )c:icon Cecile Robinsnn•Dufric DEAD COMMUNITY FRIEND: Chon,,,n+r. Deaconess .Cultism tepanment or Music On Sunday, October 27, 2002 The Historical St. John Institutional Mis9ionary Baptist Church Vested Choir: will celebrate its annual Unity Dav Observance. As part of our celebration. we wanted to do ;cncvoicnee Ministry something special for the childre+, and farnilies of Overtown. On Sunday, October 20, 2002, St. iattte Missionary Society John will host its fust annual "Faith, Feast -n -Fun Festival." It will feature a Church Service is fission Circtc No. l aster's Aide Minis,:y Gibson Park, Amusement tido for children, deGciotts food, good gospel music, snow cones ustday School and cotton candy, clotbiner ministry, blood pressure checks, & free health, legal end 2 Divisions educational consultations. 9 Deparrnttnts tiJtc Class Evsrythirr fs frse!_ The residents will be able to just come and enjoy! lduit Class 1urt+:re for Baptist Churchest Howe++ r rye are Askin for your he ;lower Ministry �Vrlhn, wArkers Ministry We are looking . Jshers Ministry ng for sponsorship of two of the amusement rides for the children! Our church will be sponsoring all of th,: food and &b*s, tents, and the scow code and cotton candy machines. tumor Church Nursery School Additionally, four of our r=mbecs have agreed to sponsors vazous tides. The amusetaaat gide Religious Action CoMmiree costs are below: Laymen's Movement Nurser Guild YoangMatrotuCircle 'moomwalk. (Bounce House) ........... S200.00 Opa-Locka Tcam 01 -and Train .................. :..............S250.00 • Ferris Wheel ..............................5250.00 workship Services *Pony Rides ................................ v85.00 Mondovs: *Super Slide................................$950.00 , 7:00 p.m.lBibte Study "Flying Bugs..............................1500.00 Tuesdays. *Food. snacks & gifts' Cost children 11990-00 $4,435. 0 6:45 p.mJMiJs. Min. 8:00 p.mJprayer Mserias i hursdoys: Total sponsorship needed .............S4,435.00 7.00 p.m.1VIC Class Teacher Trairting Sundays: We gree asking for your assistance with the above amount for the children. Your conit7bution will be greatly enjoyed by the children and families of Overtown and appreciated by St. John 11:00 a.m. Baptist Church. Evening Service Yours in Chris:. Bus Ministry o s Ministry e77CoCounseling unseling Ministry Couptcs Ministry Re .Ah;r�yNc W1 Ministry Pastor Community Development 14N/op Corpc"tion 02-1093 I ud/au/UG 15: 10 tvdvut Historical St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church Of Ovm town Annual Unity lay Celebration Munster Troy & Cecily Duffie, Chairpersons Reverend Henry Nevin, Pastor Public Relations Proposal SubnWed By: Deacon Andrew I Wilcox Special Events Chairman Submitted To: Commissioner Arthur E. Teek, Jr. City of Miami District 5 August Z9, ZOOZ 02-1093 UO/SU/UZ 10:10 LVjUUL St. John Baptist Chumh Annual Unity Day (Special Event) Pum For 96 years, The I3istorical Saint John institutional Missionary Baptist Church has served the Overtown community, providing opportunities for -worship and spiritual growth, as well as psychological and social development Problem Statement During our many years of service, our congregation, some whom are also residents of Overtown, have witnessed first hazed dilemmas faced by the Overtown community including high levels of poverty. Overtown is in a district that has had the second highest rate of children and elderly living in. poverty. In many instances, this poverty has been associated with low educational achievement, health problems, crime and other conditions which weaken our families, and the community as a whole. Additionally, Overtown continues to be plagued with a high number of cases of domestic violence, drug use and trafficking, and poor health care. For youth in Overtown who are exposed to this type of environment on a daily basis, the end result is incarceration and addiction to drugs; or un�brtEutait; an early grave. 02-1093 08/30/UL 15:17 4M 003 Meetives; 1) To provide Overtown residents with an opportunity to join together for community worship and spiritual growth. 2) To present residents with an afternoon of fry, wholesome fim and recreation. 3) To distribute nutritious and delicious nourishment. 4) To encourage a drug-free and crime -free community. 5) To promote good health and healthy lifestyles. f) To provide an opportunity for free legal and educational consultations. Action Plan St. John Baptist Church will sponsor its first annual "Faith. Feast -n -Fan Festival" in Gibson Park which is adjacent to the church. This festival will be a celebration of our church's annual Unity Day which will be observed on Sunday, October 27, 2002. 02-1093 08/30/02 15:17 Imnlemeni�tion The "Faith, Feast -n -Fan Festival" is scheduled for Sunday, October 20, 2002, from 11 a.m. unA g p.m. Commander Bobbie Meeks of the Neighborhood Enhancement Team Office (NET) will have the streets blocked off on third avenue from fourteenth street to twelfffi street for added safety. Set-up will begin at 8 a.m. on the morning of October 2& concluding at approximately 10:30 a.m. The festival will include: a) A Church service in Gibson Park..................(11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) b) Good Gospel Music..............................(12:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.) c) A Delicious Dinner (a variety of dishes)...............(1:30 p.m..unt0) d) Snow Cones..................................................(1:30 p.m. until) e) Cotton Candy........,.:;....................................(1:30 p.m, until) *Amuse ent rides for children: a) Moonwalk (bounce house) b) Pony Rides c) Ferris Wheel d) Super Slide e) Land Train JD Flying Bugs WjUU4 02-1093 08/30/UL 10:16 Clothing Ministry for those in need Health Consultations (free blood pressure checks) Legal Consultations Educational Professionals Opportunity to win per! *Con wmed Sponsorsh* s: 1) St. John Baptist Church: a) All Food and Drinks b) Snow Cone Machine c) Cotton Candy Machine d) Tents (to set up booths for leealt health. & education Prot;) *N"ded Sponsorshim-- (Amusement rides for chndren) a) Moonwalk (bounce house) ................$200.00 (St. John Member) b) Land Train.....:..............................$250.00 (St. John Member) c) Super Slide ................................ . ....$950.00 d) Ferris Wheel...................................$250.00 (St. John Member) e) Pony Rides....................................$285.00 (St. John Member) F81�jw..................................... $500.00 Total Sponsorship ................................$2 ,435.00 I:ess: - SL John Sp Members' onsorships... 985.00 ..., . otalSgonsorship.Still Needed: ............... $1.,.450.00 gMUU5 02-1093 08/30/Uz 15:15 %JUUIi We are asking for your assistance with sponsorship of the balance of 1450.00 for the amusement rides for the children. Your assistance Will greatly be enjoyed by the children of Overtown and appreciated by St. John Baptist Church, and all of your Overtown constituents. May God bless you and make His face to shine upon you, and grant you peace is my prayer. Deacon Andrew J Wilcox Chairman "Faith, Feast n -Fun Festival" *Contact Numbers: Deacon Andrew J. Wilcox Office -- (305) 694-0174 Beeper — (305) 564-0100 - Home — (305) 687-9330 02-1093