RESOLUTION 88-19205 RESOLUTION NO. 88-19205
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, ESTABLISI-QNG APRIL 1988 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN THE CITY OF
iV1IAMI 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 Twentieth 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. This law guarantees for each citizen that critical,
personal element of freedom of choice - selection of the home; and
WHEREAS, fair housing is the policy of the City of Miami Beach.
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 DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF flIdIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, to hereby proclaim April 1988, as Fair
Housing Month, and ask that the people of this City join in reaffirming the obligation
and commitment to fair housing opportunities for all.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OF April , 1988.
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ROB W.PARKINS 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: 673-7010
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO.
DATE: April 6, 1988
TO: Mayor Alex Daoud . 1
Members of t • ity Com ssi i
FROM: Rob W. Parki p.'fe
City Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING APRIL 1988 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
As you may be aware, each April, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development commemorates the signing of the Federal Fair Housing Law (April 11,
1968) with special "Fair Housing Month" celebration activities. As a recipient of
. federal funds, we are responsible for assuring a commitment to fair housing practices
in the City of Miami Beach. In accordance with these commitments, the
accompanying resolution establishes April 1988 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of
Miami Beach, thus reaffirming the City's effort and commitment to fair housing
opportunities for all.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
The Administration recommends that the attached resolution establishing April 1988
as "Fair Housing Month" be approved.
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AGENDA
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ORIGINAL
RESOLUTION NO. 88-19205
(Establishing April, 1988 as Fair Housing
Month in the City of Miami. Beach)