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Council names Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center for Oliver G. Gilbert
Summary
Mayor Rodney Harris sponsored a resolution to name the Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center for Oliver G. Gilbert in recognition of a $33 million contribution; council adopted the naming and discussed naming protocols and other opportunities to honor community members.
Mayor Rodney Harris sponsored a resolution to name the Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center the Oliver G. Gilbert Performing Arts Center, citing a reported $33,000,000 contribution associated with the facility. The council voted in favor of the naming after brief discussion about naming criteria and opportunities to honor other community members.
"The commissioner obtained $33,000,000 for the Performing Arts Center," Mayor Harris said while explaining his sponsorship. Councilmembers asked whether there are established criteria or a protocol for facility naming. The city attorney clarified that while there are resolutions for buildings and codified policy for some naming types (such as streets), the resolution standard is that a person be of significance to the city.
Vice Mayor Stevens said other parts of the facility could be named to honor additional community members, subject to contributions or sponsorship. Council approved the naming by voice vote; the transcript records no roll-call tally.
