HomeMy WebLinkAboutLTC 153-2026 City of Hallandale Beach Resolution No. 2026-035MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
L TC #153-2026 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
FROM:t€Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk
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DA TE:April 17,2026
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SUBJECT:CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH RESOLUTION NO.2026-035
Attached for your information is Resolution No.2026-035 adopted by the Mayor and City
Commission of City of Hallandale Beach on April 15,2026.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HALLANDALE BEACH,FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE HOMES FOR EVERY
LOCAL PROTECTOR,EDUCATOR,AND RESPONDER (HELPER)ACT.
H.R.2904 AND S.978,ESTABLISHING A HOME LOAN PROGRAM TO MAKE
HOMEOWNERSHIP MORE AFFORDABLE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS,FIREFIGHTERS,EMTS,PARAMEDICS,AND TEACHERS;AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City of Hallandale Beach Clerk has requested that a copy of this Resolution be provided to
the Miami Beach Mayor,Commissioners,and the City Manager.
If you have any questions,please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7 411.
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RESOLUTION NO.2026-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH,FLORIDA
SUPPORTING THE HOMES FOR EVERY LOCAL
PROTECTOR,EDUCATOR,AND RESPONDER (HELPER)
ACT.H.R.2904 AND S.978,ESTABLISHING A HOME LOAN
PROGRAM TO MAKE HOMEOWNERSHIP MORE
AFFORDABLE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS,
FIREFIGHTERS,EMTS,PARAMEDICS,AND TEACHERS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
14 WHEREAS,the Homes for Every Local Protector,Educator,and Responder
15 (HELPER)Act.H.R.2904 and S.978 were introduced in March of 2025 as a bipartisan,
16 bicameral bill,with endorsements from dozens of national,state,and local organizations and
11 elected officials;and
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19 ,WHEREAS,the HELPER Act would establish a home loan program within the Federal
20 Housing Administration to make homeownership more affordable for law enforcement
21 officers,firefighters,EMTs,paramedics,and preK-12 teachersour nation's first
22 responders.;and
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24 WHEREAS,first responders dedicate their lives to protecting and serving others.They
25 frequently put their lives on the line to ensure their fellow Americans'safety and well-being.It
26 is time to recognize their sacrifice by giving them the support they deserve.Under the Federal
27 Housing Administration,this program would allow first responders to obtain low-interest,fully
28 insured home loans with no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance costs for a
29 first-time home purchase;and
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31 WHEREAS,our nation's first responders have shown unwavering commitment to their
32 communities.They serve selflessly,often under dangerous and challenging conditions.We
33 honor their dedication by providing access to affordable housing,enabling them to care for
34 their families while continuing to serve their communities;and
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36 WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Commission find that it is in the best interest of the
37 residents of the City of Hallandale Beach to support H.R.2904 and S.978 and strongly urge
38 the federal government to pass the HELPER Act.
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40 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
41 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH,FLORIDA:
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43 SECTION 1.The foregoing "Whereas"clauses are incorporated herein.
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45 SECTION 2.The Mayor and City Commission hereby express their support for
46 H.R.2904 and S.978 and strongly urge the federal government to pass the HELPER Act to
47 establish a home loan program within the Federal Housing Administration to make
48 homeownership more affordable for law enforcement officers,firefighters,EMTs,paramedics,
49 and preK-12 teachers.
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51 SECTION 3.Effective Date.This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
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64 SPONSORED BY:MAYOR JOY F.COOPER
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of April,2026.;
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72 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
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FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION
Mayor Cooper Yes
Vice Mayor Lazarow Yes
Commissioner Adams Yes
Commissioner Butler Yes
Commissioner Lima-Taub Yes
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