83-17355 RESOLUTION NO. 83-17355
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, URGING THE U.S. CONFERENCE OF •
MAYORS TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS TO
SUPPORT AND PROMOTE FEDERAL FINANCIAL
AID FOR LOCAL REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS AND A NATIONAL REFUGEE
RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach, Florida has been
severly impacted by the influx of Cuban entrants since 1980 in the
areas of public assistance, housing, employment, and public safety;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach, Florida has
expended a disproportionate share of limited available local funds for
the purpose of providing services to said entrant; and
WHEREAS, any additional cutbacks in federal funds for
refugee/entrant assistance and/or relocation further negatively
impact the City of Miami Beach, Florida;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
that the U.S. Conference of Mayors is urged to continue its efforts
to support and promote federal financial aid for local refugee
assistance programs and a national refugee resettlement program, in
order to alleviate the disproportionate burden which has been placed
upon the City of Miami Beach and similar communities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th DAY OF
May , 1983.
VICE 'AYOR
ATTEST:
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CIT C ~LERK � �' �� T.