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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Cover PageAGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE File ID: #18045 Resolution Sponsored by: Commissioner Christine Kind A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE LITTLE HAITI REVITALIZATION TRUST ("LITTLE HAITI TRUST" OR "LHRT"), A LIMITED AGENCY AND INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"), TO ACCEPT A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500.00) FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, COMMISSIONER KEON HARDEMON'S OFFICE, FOR THE "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE HAITI, 9TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING LITTLE HAITI" EVENT; APPROVING SUCH ACCEPTANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 12.5-42(b)(5) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"); DIRECTING THAT THE FUNDS BE DEPOSITED INTO THE INDEPENDENT CITY BUDGET LINE ITEM FOR LHRT REVENUES AND DISBURSED FOR ELIGIBLE EVENT -RELATED EXPENSES CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY CODE AND APPLICABLE LAWS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, RECEIPTS, AGREEMENTS, AND AMENDMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND TO TAKE SUCH FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION, SUBJECT TO ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVAL, AS APPLICABLE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City of Miami Legislation Resolution City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 18045 Final Action Date:9/11/2025 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE LITTLE HAITI REVITALIZATION TRUST ("LITTLE HAITI TRUST" OR "LHRT"), A LIMITED AGENCY AND INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"), TO ACCEPT A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500.00) FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, COMMISSIONER KEON HARDEMON'S OFFICE, FOR THE "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE HAITI, 9TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING LITTLE HAITI" EVENT; APPROVING SUCH ACCEPTANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 12.5-42(b)(5) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"); DIRECTING THAT THE FUNDS BE DEPOSITED INTO THE INDEPENDENT CITY BUDGET LINE ITEM FOR LHRT REVENUES AND DISBURSED FOR ELIGIBLE EVENT -RELATED EXPENSES CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY CODE AND APPLICABLE LAWS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, RECEIPTS, AGREEMENTS, AND AMENDMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND TO TAKE SUCH FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION, SUBJECT TO ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVAL, AS APPLICABLE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust ("Little Haiti Trust" or "LHRT") was created as a limited agency and instrumentality of the City to promote economic development, business, and commerce within the Little Haiti area and to facilitate the City of Miami's revitalization efforts; and WHEREAS, Section 12.5-42 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code") sets forth the purposes, powers, and duties of LHRT, including the authority to solicit and accept grants in cooperation with the Office of Grants Administration and, further, that any and all other contributions and financial support from individuals, private business interests, the general public, governmental entities, corporations and organizations, foundations, and other philanthropic entities require City Commission approval; and WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County, Commissioner Keon Hardemon's Office has allocated a financial contribution in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) in support of the "Happy Birthday Little Haiti, 9th Anniversary Celebrating Little Haiti" event ("Contribution"); and WHEREAS, acceptance of the Contribution by LHRT will support eligible costs associated with the event, and the City Commission finds that acceptance of the Contribution is in the best interest of the City, its residents, and the Little Haiti community; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12.5-42(b)(8) of the City Code and Section 12.5-49 of the City Code, LHRT maintains an independent line item in the City's budget for deposit of revenues generated by LHRT and for disbursement of Trust expenses; and WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to authorize LHRT to accept the Contribution, direct deposit of the Contribution into the appropriate City budget line item for LHRT revenues, and authorize the execution of documents necessary to effectuate acceptance and use of the Contribution in compliance with the City Code and applicable law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Commission hereby authorizes' the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust to accept a financial contribution in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) from Miami -Dade County, Commissioner Keon Hardemon's Office, for the "Happy Birthday Little Haiti, 9th Anniversary Celebrating Little Haiti" event, and, pursuant to Section 12.5-42(b)(5) of the City Code, approves acceptance of said contribution and financial support. Section 3. The City Commission directs that, upon receipt, the Contribution shall be deposited into the independent City budget line item established for LHRT revenues and that disbursement shall be made for eligible event -related expenses, in accordance with LHRT's approved budget, the City's procurement and financial policies, and all applicable provisions of the City Code, including the Anti -Deficiency Act and financial integrity principles. Section 4. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all documents, including acknowledgments, receipts, agreements, and amendments, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, and to take such further administrative actions as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution, subject to allocations, appropriations, and prior budgetary approval, as applicable. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: rge ng III, C ty ttor -y 8/28/2025 1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be imposed, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code provisions.