Resolution 2024-33043RESOLUTION NO.1 2024-33043
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
PUBLISH A WEEKLY LETTER TO COMMISSION ("LTC") SETTING- FORTH
VARIOUS METRICS AND DATA REGARDING THE HOMELESS POPULATION
INHABITING THE CITY, TO INCLUDE: THE NUMBER OF SHELTER BEDS
AND RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENTS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OR ITS
PROVIDERS AT EACH SHELTER AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM; THE
TOTAL NUMBER OF SHELTER BEDS AVAILABLE TO THE CITY; THE
NUMBER OF HOMELESS PERSONS ARRESTED FOR VIOLATING THE
CITY'S CAMPING ORDINANCE; AND OTHER METRICS PERTAINING.TO THE
PROVISION OF SERVICES TO HOMELESS PERSONS IN THE CITY.
WHEREAS, the City has approximately 80,000 residents and fifteen (15) square miles
within its territorial jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City's beautiful beaches, world-class shopping and dining, and popularity
as a resort and tourist destination, entices people from all over the world to come to the City; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the millions of tourists who visit each year, the most recent point -
in -time homeless census (conducted by the Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust in January 2024)
shows that the City is also inhabited by a fluctuating homeless population of approximately 154
people; and
WHEREAS, protecting the health, safety, and general welfare of the City' s residents and
visitors is the most fundamental function performed by the City; and
WHEREAS, addressing homelessness is a challenging and cyclical issue that requires a
multitude of approaches to address and curb its impact; and
WHEREAS, the City staffs a Homeless Outreach Services Team, which operates a walk-
in -center and manages 86 Shelter Beds and 3 Residential Treatment Level II beds that are funded
fully by the City at an annual cost of -approximately $1,134,927.50; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure that the City can offer placements appropriate to the
circumstances of each homeless person seeking assistance, these beds are located at the
following shelters / residential programs: Camillus House, Miami Rescue Mission, Lotus House,
The Salvation Army, Riverside House and New Hope; and
WHEREAS, the City also provides additional homeless services including, but not limited
to, in-house employment services, application assistance for disability and Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program ("SNAP") benefits, identification document (birth certificate, driver's license,
work permit, government ID) replacement assistance, family reunification/relocation services,
mental health screening and services, and rental assistance and referral supportive services; and
WHEREAS, despite the City's humanitarian and enforcement efforts, nuisance behavior
and illegal acts perpetrated by homeless individuals continue to result in a significant number of
calls for service and complaints from residents, visitors and businesses, and generate a significant
number of arrests; and
WHEREAS, while the homeless population has created an additional challenge to
preventing criminal activity and protecting the quality of life, the City continues to endeavor to
assist homeless persons and find treatment for the most chronic individuals while addressing the
crimes committed by this segment of the population; and
WHEREAS, the City remains steadfastly committed to reducing crime and repeat
offenses, and bringing social services to those in need that may otherwise find it difficult to obtain
such -services; and
WHEREAS, various metrics concerning homeless persons, in conjunction with statistical
arrest data, can be utilized as an effective tool to acquire a detailed understanding, and provide
insight, into how the City can provide further assistance to the homeless, while simultaneously
upholding the law and protecting the public health, safety and welfare.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby directing the City
Administration to publish a weekly Letter to Commission ("LTC") setting forth various metrics and
data regarding the homeless population inhabiting the City, to include: the number of shelter beds
and residential placements provided, by the City or its providers at each shelter and residential
program; the total number of shelter beds available to the City; the number of homeless persons
arrested for violating the City's camping ordinance; and other metrics pertaining to the provision
of services to homeless persons in the City.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 115'- day of rn4 , 2024.
ATTEST:
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MAY 2 1 2024
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Steven Meiner, Mayor
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
and co-sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez,
Co -Sponsored by Mayor Steven Meiner
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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APPROVED AS TO
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City Attorney
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Ricardo J. Dopico, City Attorney
DATE: May 15, 2024
SUBJECT A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PUBLISH A WEEKLY LETTER TO
COMMISSION ("LTC") SETTING FORTH VARIOUS METRICS AND DATA REGARDING THE
HOMELESS POPULATION INHABITING THE CITY, TO INCLUDE: THE NUMBER OF SHELTER
BEDS AND RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENTS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OR ITS PROVIDERS AT
EACH SHELTER AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM; THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHELTER BEDS
AVAILABLE TO THE CITY; THE NUMBER OF HOMELESS PERSONS ARRESTED FOR
VIOLATING THE CITY'S CAMPING ORDINANCE; AND OTHER METRICS PERTAINING TO THE
PROVISION OF SERVICES TO HOMELESS PERSONS IN THE CITY.
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
Was Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in
lobbying? No
If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): NIA
ANALYSIS
The proposed Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex Fernandez, and co-sponsor
Commissioner David Suarez.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Administration is requested to be prepared to address the fiscal impact of this proposed measure, if any, at the May 15, 2024 City
Commission meeting.
Is this a "Residents Right to
Know" item, pursuant to
City Code Section 2443
No
Lggislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Does this item utilize G.O.
Bond Funds?
No
,sponsor
Commissioner Alex Fernandez, and Co-sponsored Commissioner David Suarez and Mayor Steven' Meiner
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