2007-26512 Reso
2007-26512
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING
APRIL 2007 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 VII 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, barriers that diminish the rights and limit the options of any citizen will
ultimately diminish; and
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 proclaim April 2007 as "Fair Housing Month," and the Mayor and the City
Commission ask that the people of this city join in reaffirming the obligation and
commitment to fair housing opportunities for all.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of Appil
,2007.
ATTEST:
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution proclaiming April 2007 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Miami Beach.
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Increase access to affordable housing.
Issue:
Shall the City adopt a resolution proclaiming April, 2007 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Miami
Beach?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
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 funds, the City is responsible for
supporting and encouraging the efforts and commitment to provide fair housing opportunities for all.
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. As part of this year's Fair Housing Month
celebration in Miami Beach, HOPE, Inc. is conducting a Fair Housing Workshop on April 25, 2007.
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and the City Commission adopt a resolution
proclaiming April, 2007 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
CJ 2
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Financial Impact Summary:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islativeTrackin
Vivian P. Guzman
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Department Director
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
DATE:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager) y
April 11, 2007 U
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2007 AS FAIR HOUSING
MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANAL YSIS
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) and
(HOME), 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 entered into an agreement with the Housing
Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc. (HOPE, Inc.) to provide a Fair Housing Education
Program.
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. As part of this
year's Fair Housing Month celebration in Miami Beach, HOPE, Inc. is conducting a Fair
Housing Workshop on April 25, 2007, at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the attached
Resolution establishing April 2007 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Miami Beach.
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