2004-25535 Reso
RESOLUTION NO, 2004-25535.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING APRIL 2004 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 VITI 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
ofthat 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 2004 is hereby
established as "Fair Housing Month," and the Mayor and City Commission ask that the people ofthis
City join in reaffirming the obligation and commitment to fair housing opportunities for all.
Passed and adopted this 14th day of
April
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Condensed Title:
A resolution establishing April 2004 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Miami Beach.
Issue:
Shall the City adopt a resolution establishing April, 2004 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, 2004 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Miami Beach.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
FROM:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~~
City Manager - 0
A RESOLUTION F THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING APRIL 2004 AS
"FAIR HOUSING MONTH" IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
DATE: April 14, 2004
TO:
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
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 2004 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Miami Beach.
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