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2005-25863
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING APRIL
2005 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 VIII ofthe 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 offreedom 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, the departments and agencies of the City of Miami Beach are to provide
leadership in the effort to make fair housing not just an idea, but an ideal Dr all our citizens; and
WHEREAS, barriers that diminish the rights and limit the options of any citizen will ultimately
diminish the rights and limit the options of all.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that April 2005 is hereby established as "Fair Housing
Month," and the Mayor and City Commission ask that the people of this City join in reaffirming the
obligation and commitment to fair housing opportunities for all. /
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF
,2005.
David Dermer
ATTEST:
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CllY CLERK
Robert Parcher
APPROVED AS TO
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A resolution establishing April 2005 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Miami Beach.
Issue:
Shall the City adopt a resolution establishing April 2005 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Miami Beach.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The administration recommends that the Mayor and the City Commission adopt a resolution establishing
April, 2005 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Miami Beach.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Finance Dept.
Source of
Funds:
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City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
I Vivian P. Guzman
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Date: April 20, 2005
From:
Jorge M. Gonzalez J ~
City Manager ~ 0
A RESOLUTION F THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING APRIL 2005 AS "FAIR HOUSING
MONTH" IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
Subject:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
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, HOME, and
ESG), 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 sponsored HOPE, Inc. in the preparation of an Analysis
of the Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, in association with Miami-Dade County and the Cities of
Miami and Hialeah. U.S. HUD has presented the City with a Certificate of Appreciation in
recognition of its efforts to promote Fair Housing for all residents and for incorporating the Analysis
of Impediments into its Fair Housing Planning Strategy. During the past year, a series of Fair
Housing Seminars were held to familiarize both landlords and tenants with the City's fair housing
policy, including the City's Human Rights Ordinance, and state and federal Civil Rights legislation.
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.
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the attached Resolution
establishing April 2005 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Miami Beach.
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