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Resolution 2024-33208 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33208 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING AUGUST 2024 AS BLACK BUSINESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. WHEREAS, National Black Business Month, founded in 2004 by John William Templeton and Fredrick E. Jordan, is a national observance that highlights the essential role of Black-owned businesses in the economic and cultural fabric of our communities; and WHEREAS, Black-owned businesses have historically faced and continue to face challenges and barriers to success, including limited access to capital, resources, and networks; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach recognizes the importance of fostering an inclusive economy that supports the growth and sustainability of Black-owned businesses; and WHEREAS, celebrating Black Business Month provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Black entrepreneurs, promote awareness of Black-owned businesses, and encourage the support and patronage of these businesses by residents and visitors alike; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within its business community and beyond, and supports initiatives that contribute to the prosperity and advancement of Black-owned businesses; and WHEREAS, National Black Business Month is an opportunity to focus on Miami Beach's Black businesses and celebrate their growth, success, resilience, and commitment to our community; and WHEREAS, the recognition of Black Business Month aligns with the City's goals of economic development, community empowerment, and cultural enrichment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby declare August 2024 as Black Business Month in the City of Miami Beach. PASSED and ADOPTED this a y day of Ji y , 2024. ATTEST: JUL Steven Meiner, Mayor + �02 APPROVED AS TO Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk FORM &LANGUAGE &FOR EXECUTION (Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt) .N� ��,8, ,,, . p Egcti 'T )I dl'uo L4- Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez °' s City Attorney Date UNCORP GRATED. q �1 k Resolutions -C7 AL MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico DATE: July 24, 2024 TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING AUGUST 2024 AS BLACK BUSINESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. RECOMMENDATION BACKGROUND/HISTORY ANALYSIS The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT N/A Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact.Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate(BIE)was published on . See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfigov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetinq-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCLUSION Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project? Page 891 of 1750 No No Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): Department City Attorney Sponsor(s) Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Co-sponsor(s) Condensed Title Declare August 2024 Black Business Month in Miami Beach. (Bhatt) CA Page 892 of 1750