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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:
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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.