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Home My Public Portal About10-8012 Black History Month Celebration Sponsored by: City Manager Resolution No. 10- 8 01 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS($10,000.00)FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Opa-locka in recognition of Black History Month plans to implement and sponsor various activities in celebration of Black History Month; and. WHEREAS, the City of Opa-locka will expend Ten Thousand Dollars($10,000.00) toward the recreation and activity celebrations of Black History Month sponsored by the City of Opa-locka Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor such activities as: Financial Seminar;Black History Celebration and Food Eating Contest;Improving Health in the Black Community; Bridging the Gap: Seniors and Youth; Stomp the Yard Step Show; and Intercity Flag Football Game: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA: Section 1. The recitals to the preamble are hereby incorporated by reference. Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby directs and authorizes the City Manager to expend funds in an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars(10,000.00)in support of a"Black History Month"celebration payable,from account No. 72-572480 Promotional Activities. Resolution No. 10- 8 01 2 Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10 day of FEBRUARY 2010. JOSEP L LLEY MA O ' Attest: Approved as to fo P and legal sufficiency: 1/1/4/ 504( Deborah S Irby c seph '.. Geller, Esquire City Clerk I teri City Attorney Moved by: JOHNSON Seconded by: TAYLOR Commission Vote: 5-0 Commissioner Tydus: YES Commissioner Holmes: YES Commissioner Johnson: YES Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES Mayor Kelley: YES ti G i\ m f O'i`IO N4iE 9 Memorandum TO: Mayor Joseph L. Kelley 2 0 Vice Mayor Myra L. Taylor R-,? Commissioner Timothy Holmes :.A .-; ) Commissioner orothy Johnson ,r , "' mmissioner ose Tydus FROM: fear e Yatter on, ity Manager DATE: January 21, 2010 RE: Black.History Month Celebrations ' Request: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHO ING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE MOUNT FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($10,000.0 ) FOR THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA 2010 BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION. Description: The Parks and Recreation Department along with the Crime Prevention Program have planned and implemented Black History Month celebrations within the past 3 years. These events have been a success and have included such community favorites as the "Stomp the Yard" Step Show, African Village, among others. . Financial Impact: General Fund - Account: 29=59403 Special Events 1 0' ; ic� O Pi1C't' C1h r!1 Implementation Time Line: 30 days Legislative History: None Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval Analysis: Based on the demand for recreational and leisure activities, the Parks and Recreation Department has launched it's "Its Starts In Parks" campaign to increase the number of residents who visits our city parks, while creating awareness of the activities available for them and their families. This event will provide the needed public relations and marketing piece that our department needs to continue providing superior services to the residents. Attachment(s): 1. Program Budget Prepared by: Starex Smith, Parks and Recreation Director End of Memorandum p Financial Seminar Item Cost Comment Food 150 Ms. Juanita Total 150 Black History Celebration and Food Eating Contest hem Cost Comment Vendor Food 800 Ms. Juanita Bounce House/DJ 800 2 bounce houses, rock climber,dj,refreshments Chairs 100 100 chairs Event Outfitters Total 1700 Improving Health in the Black Community Item Cost Comment Vendor Food 350 Ms. Juanita Total 350 Bridging the Gap: Seniors and Youth Item Cost Comment Vendor Food 150 Wraps, chips & drink Ms. Juanita Total 150 Stomp the Yard Step Show _w, m Item Cost Food 600 hamburgers,hotdogs,fries & a drink catered Mr Barrett Chairs 300 300 chairs Event Outfitters DJ 250 Dj Scoobz Step Teams 1500 $300 * 5 teams Stage & Sound 1900 Sterling 150 Stroll Prize Total 4550 Interci Fla Football Game Awards 250 2 Trophies for Tournament winners Trophyland Equipment 500 officials, marking suplies, needed materials 750 Overall Advertisin for Black Histo Month Vendor Posters and Flyers 1000 1000 Total Bud•et for Black Histo Month Total Cost 8650 O City of Opa-locka Crime Prevention Program qPO not w� The City of Opa-locka Crime Prevention Program along with Parks &Recreation is proud to present this year's 2010 Black History Month Celebration. Below you will find the events planned as well as the costs associate with that particular event. Event: Building Wealth in the Black Family: Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Location: Sherbondy Park Cost: $150.00 This event is an opportunity for parents to come out and learn ways to save and invest in the future of their kids as well provide them with guidelines on how to successfully endure the recession. The facilitator will be Mr. Al Reynolds from Florida Memorial University Business Department. Event: Back to your Roots Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010 Location: Ingram Park Lakefront Cost: $1,700.00 A community wide event, participants will revive food, musical and dramatic entertainment, dance and other fun activities all day. The countries of Haiti, Cuba, Brazil, as well as other Caribbean and Hispanic nations with African roots will be represented at this event through food, dance, and music. Event: Improving our Health in the Black Community Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Location: Sherbondy Park Cost: $350.00 This event is an opportunity for parents to come out and learn ways to keep their families healthy though dieting and making small lifestyle changes to improve their lives. The presenter will display and teach healthier ways to prepare different dishes without sacrificing taste. Event: "George Washington Carver" Flag Football Tournament Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010 Location: Ingram Park Cost: $750.00 A day of great competition will allow our city's residents to come together and rally behind their flag football team while they compete against the neighboring cities and their chosen teams for the title and trophy. Event: Bridging the Gap Youth and Seniors Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010 Location: Senior Citizen Building Cost: $150.00 A day of pride and reflection, we will examine and discuss the importance of Opa-locka throughout its 84 year old history as Senior Citizens give testimonials on the changes that have taken place in their lifetimes as it relates to the struggle for equal rights within the City of Opa-locka. There will be activities for local High Schools, Colleges and Universities that will interact with seniors. Event: 3rd Annual Stomp the Yard Step Show Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010 Location: Sherbondy Park Cost: $4,500.00 This will be the ending event for the Black History Month events, which is slated to be the best. We plan for the whole community to be out for this event as historically Black Fraternities and Sororities battle it out for a chance to win the number one spot and bragging rights for years to come.