Resolution 2018-30302 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-30302
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING A NATIONAL EFFORT FOR THE
RESETTLEMENT OF REFUGEES, IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR RELIGION, RACE,
NATIONALITY, OR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, AND URGING OTHER FLORIDA
COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT A STRONGER NATIONAL EFFORT TO
RESETTLE THE MOST VULNERABLE REFUGEES.
WHEREAS, there are more refugees in the world today than at any time since World War II,
and more than half of the world's refugees are children; and
WHEREAS, refugees are fleeing armed conflict and human rights abuses in Africa, the Middle
East, Southeast Asia, Central America, and other regions; and
WHEREAS, more than half of the world's refugees are hosted by only ten countries, and many
of these countries do not have adequate resources to keep refugees fed, housed, or safe; and
WHEREAS, there is a continued lack of funding for humanitarian aid in host countries, and food
rations and medical aid are inadequate for many refugees; and
WHEREAS, refugees who need to be resettled include torture survivors, people with severe
medical conditions, LGBTI individuals, children traveling alone, and women and children at risk—all of
whom cannot return home and cannot stay in their host country due to their extreme vulnerability; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has determined
that 1.2 million refugees are in need of immediate resettlement, but less than 150,000 resettlement
places are available worldwide; and
WHEREAS, refugees in need of resettlement represent only a small percent of the world's
population; and
WHEREAS, in keeping with our national values and respect for human rights, the Mayor and
City Commission encourage the United States to welcome refugees through a stronger national effort
to resettle the most vulnerable refugees.
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 support a
national effort for the resettlement of refugees, irrespective of their religion, race, nationality, or country
of origin, and urge other Florida communities to support a stronger national effort to resettle the most
vulnerable refugees.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Raul J. Aguila, City Attorney
DATE: May 16, 2018
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING A NATIONAL EFFORT FOR THE
RESETTLEMENT OF REFUGEES, IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR RELIGION, RACE,
NATIONALITY, OR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, AND URGING OTHER FLORIDA
COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT A STRONGER NATIONAL EFFORT TO RESETTLE
THE MOST VULNERABLE REFUGEES.
RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Michael Gongora, the above-referenced Resolution is
submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the May 16, 2018 City Commission
meeting.
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Commissioner Michael Gongora
ATTACHMENTS:
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o Refugee Resettlement Resolution F.A. 5.8.2018
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