LTC 437-2024 CITY OF NORTH MIAMI RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R-122MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
No.436-2024
LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk ~
September 30,2024
CITY OF NORTH MIAMI RESOLUTION NO.2024-R-122
Attached for your information is Resolution No.2024-R-122,adopted by the Mayor and City
Council of City of North Miami on September 24,2024.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,CONDEMNING THE HATEFUL,RACIST,AND
ANTI-IMMIGRANT COMMENTS TARGETING THE HAITIAN IMMIGRANT
COMMUNITY IN SPRINGFIELD,OHIO;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE AND ALL OTHER PURPOSES.
The City of North Miami Clerk has requested that a copy of this Resolution be provided to the
Miami Beach Mayor and Commissioners.
If you have any questions,please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7 411.
REG/le
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RESOLUTION NO.2024-R-122
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI,
FLORIDA,CONDEMNING THE HATEFUL,
RACIST,AND ANTI-IMMIGRANT COMMENTS
TARGETING THE HAITIAN IMMIGRANT
COMMUNITY IN SPRINGFIELD,OHIO;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND
ALL OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS,the City of North Miami ("City")is committed to ending the spread of hate,
bigotry,and harassment based on race,color,religion,national origin,ethnicity,sex,gender,
gender identity and expression,sexual orientation,disability,or any other protected characteristic
as defined by law;and
WHEREAS,unfounded,racist,and hateful statements have been made and are circulating
regarding Haitian immigrants in Springfield,Ohio;and
WHEREAS,the Springfield Mayor,City Manager,and Chief of Police have denounced
these statements as false;and
WHEREAS,public figures,including a candidate for the presidency of the United States,
continue to spread these false allegations;and
WHEREAS,as a result of the widespread circulation of these comments,the nearly 20,000
Haitians who legally live and work in Springfield have been harassed,threatened with bombs,and
now fear for their lives;and
WHEREAS,subsequent to the widespread circulation of the comments,Springfield City
Hall,several schools,and state motor vehicle offices in Springfield were forced to evacuate after
receiving bomb threats;and
WHEREAS,additionally,two colleges in Springfield were forced to hold classes virtually
due to threats targeted toward members of the Haitian Community;and
WHEREAS,Ohio Governor,Mike DeWine,has denounced the debunked rumors that
spread online before being amplified on national television and announced enhanced security
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measures including the stationing of dozens of members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol in city
schools,use of security cameras,and the use of bomb-sniffing dog;and
WHEREAS,attempts to make newly arrived migrants the target of racism,
marginalization,and violence has historically plagued the United States;and
WHEREAS,anti-immigrant violence is on the rise,with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation ("FBI")reporting a 0.95-percent increase in hate crimes against individuals for 2019
compared to 2018 and an observed shift in crimes against individuals as opposed to property.
WHEREAS,the FBI data shows that the vast majority of the reported hate crimes are
related to race,ethnicity,or ancestry;and
WHEREAS,the 2019 National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)data shows that non-
U.S.citizens are victimized at a rate of approximately 12.5 victims per 1,000 non-U.S.citizens;
and
WHEREAS,the disinformation,misinformation,and online conspiracy theories are
spreading and inspiring real-world violence in the small community of Springfield,Ohio;and
WHEREAS,as a community with a large Haitian immigrant population,the City of North
Miami stands in solidarity with the City of Springfield;and
WHEREAS,the diversity of our communities is beneficial to all within it,making us
stronger more resilient;and
WHEREAS,each of our elected leaders has the ability and obligation to promote
inclusiveness;celebrate diversity;work to ensure equitable opportunities in all major facets of
society;prevent the spread of misinformation and disinformation;and reject hate and bias in all
forms and should set a positive example for their constituents in this regard;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council condemn the false statements circulating in
regard to the Haitian community in Springfield,Ohio,and call for peace,unity,and support for
the citizens of Springfield who have been negatively impacted by the widespread circulation of
these comments on the mainstream media;and
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WHEREAS,the Mayor and Council urge the residents to join us by adopting these values
in their own lives,calling attention to these bann s,and denouncing hate and extremism to help
keep us all safe.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section 1.Affirmation.The Mayor and City Council hereby affirm its ongoing
commi tment to cultivating an inclusive,safe,and just society and culture that values the diversity
of our community,works to ensure equitable opportuni ties in all major facets of society,and
celebrates both our individuality and commonality.
Section 2.Condemn.The Mayor and City Council hereby condemn the false
statements circulating regarding the Haitian communi ty in Springfield,Ohio,and call for peace,
unity,and support for the citizens of Springfield.
Section 3.Effective Date.This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by a 5-0 vote of the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Miami ,Florida,this.2A4th day of.Sp Hr b2cu,2024.±±s hMAYOR
ATTEST :
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CITY CLERK
AP PROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUF FICIENCY:
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SPONSORED BY:MAYOR DESULME
Moved by:Charles
Seconded by:Desulm e
Vote:
Mayor Alix Desulme,Ed.D.X (Yes)(No)
Vice Mayor Mary Estime-Irvin X (Yes)(No)
Councilman Scott Galvin X (Yes)(No)
Councilwoman Kassandra Timothe,MPA X (Yes)(No)
Councilman Pierre Frantz Charles,M.Ed.X (Yes)(No)
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