97-22321 RESO
RESOLUTION NO.
97-22321
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING
MARCH 24TH THROUGH 30TH, 1997, "NATIONAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK" IN THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, the week of March 24th through 30th, 1997, has been designated as
"National Community Development Week"; and
WHEREAS, the City is a participant in the Community Development Block Gra nt
(CDBG) program which funds capital improvements, social services, economic
development, commercial revitalization, and residential rehabilitation and preservation
programs in this community; and
WHEREAS, in the City, and in communities throughout the nation, twenty-two
years of CDBG program funding has developed a strong working network of relationships
between local government, residents of community development target neighborhoods
and the many non-profit agencies which provide services and help make possible out
commitment to these neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, this community recognizes that the CDBG program is a partnership
of federal, local government, non-profit and community efforts, and that the services
funded by the federal CDBG program, administered by the local government and oft!en
delivered by local non-profit organizations, relies heavily on the dedication and goodwill
of our combined efforts; and
WHEREAS, that during "National Community Development Week 1997", the City
will give special thanks and recognition to all CDBG service providers and projec1
operators for providing essential services and programs to our residents; and
WHEREAS, the City also wishes to recognize the members of the Commur it~
Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) for their work and dedication to the
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND crr)'
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City hereb~,
designates the week of March 24th through 30th, 1997, as "National Communit~,
Development Week" in the City of Miami Beach, and further urges the legislature tc
continue to preserve and fully fund the Community Development Block Grant Prograrl.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 11 q-9l
TO:
Mayor Seymour Gelber and
Members or the City Commission
DATE:
March 19,1997
FROM:
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A RESOLUTIO/~C~AIMING MARCH 24TH THROUGH
30TH, 1997, "NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WEEK" IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached Resolution.
BACKGROUND
During 1997, communities across the nation will mark the 11 th annual celebration of
"National Community Development Week" from March 24th through 30th, 1997. The PUI"PC se
of this week is to celebrate the success of community development programs on a nationw de
basis, as a prelude to securing the re-authorization of the Community Development 31< Ick
Grant (CDBG) program.
ANAL YSIS
Municipalities have been asked to adopt resolutions illustrating the accomplishment:; c nd
benefits of the CDBG program and proclaiming "National Community Development '^,1ee k".
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt a Resolution proclaiming Marc~ 24th
through 30th, 1997, "National Community Development Week" in the City of Miami BHal;h.
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