2003-25165 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-25165
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING APRIL
2003 AS "FAIR HOUSING MONTH" IN THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH.
WHEREAS, the strength of our nation, and all its states and cities, flows from the promise of
individual equality and freedom of choice; and
WHEREAS, the anniversary of the National Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1968, during the month of April, is an occasion for all Americans, individually and collectively,
to rededicate themselves to the principle of freedom of choice and to participate in efforts to
eliminate vestiges of housing discrimination wherever they exist, as this law guarantees for each
citizen that critical, personal element of freedom of choice in the selection of their home; and
WHEREAS, fair housing is the policy of the City of Miami Beach, and the implementation of
that policy requires the positive commitment, involvement and support of each one of our citizens;
and
WHEREAS, the departments and agencies of the City of Miami Beach are to provide
leadership in the effort to make fair housing not just an idea, but an ideal for all our citizens; and
WHEREAS, barriers that diminish the rights and limit the options of any citizen will ultimately
diminish the rights and limit the options of all.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that April 2003 is hereby established as "Fair Housing
Month," and the Mayor and City Commission ask that the people of this City join in reaffirming the
obligation and commitment to fair housing opportunities for all.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9th DAY OF
,2003.
MAYOR
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A resolution establishing April 2003 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Miami Beach.
Issue:
Shall the City adopt a resolution establishing April, 2003 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Miami
Beach.
Item SummarY/Recommendation:
The administration recommends that the Mayor and the City Commission adopt a resolution establishing
April, 2003 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Miami Beach.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1 N/A
D 2
3
4
Finance Dept. Total
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
I Vivian P. Guzman
Si n-Offs:
Department Director
Manager
City Manager
AGENDAITEM C7E
DATE 9-9-(/3
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.miamibeachfLgov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez \~.
City Manager ()' ()
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING APRIL 2003 AS "FAIR
HOUSING MONTH" IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Date: April 9, 2003
From:
Subject:
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
In April of each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
commemorates the signing of the Federal Fair Housing Law on April 11 ,1968, with special
"Fair Housing Month" celebration activities.
As a recipient of HUD Community Planning and Development Program funds (CDBG,
HOME, and ESG), the City of Miami Beach is responsible for supporting and encouraging
the effort and commitment within the community to provide fair housing opportunities for
all.
As required by U.S. HUD, in July of 1995, the City certified that it would affirmatively further
Fair Housing efforts. Toward this end, the City sponsored HOPE, Inc. in the preparation of
an Analysis of the Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, in association with Miami-Dade
County and the Cities of Miami and Hialeah. U.S. HUD has presented the City with a
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of its efforts to promote Fair Housing for all
residents and for incorporating the Analysis of Impediments into its Fair Housing Planning
Strategy. During the past year, a series of Fair Housing Seminars were held to familiarize
both landlords and tenants with the City's fair housing policy, including the City's Human
Rights Ordinance, and state and federal Civil Rights legislation.
The City annually celebrates "Fair Housing Month" by adopting a Resolution and by placing
advertisements in local newspapers describing the housing rights of residents and
providing a telephone number for aggrieved persons to file complaints. These
advertisements have assisted citizens in understanding their rights regarding fair housing
issues.
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the attached
Resolution establishing April 2003 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Miami Beach.
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