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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26162
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING
APRIL 2006 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 of the
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 of freedom 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 for 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 DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Clerk hereby establish April 2006 as "Fair Housing Month," nd the Mayor and City
Commission ask that the people of this City join in re Ir ing the obligation and
commitment to fair housing opportunities for all.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 11 th day of Ap
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CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution establishing April 2006 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Miami Beach.
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Increase access to workforce or affordable housing.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission establish April 2006 as "Fair Housing Month"?
Item Summa IRecommendation:
The City annually celebrates "Fair Housing Month" by adopting a Resolution, holding a "Fair Housing
Workshop", and by placing advertisements in local newspapers describing the housing rights of
residents and providing a telephone number for aggrieved persons to file complaints.
The Administration recommends approving the resolution establishing April 2006 as "Fair Housing
Month" in the Ci of Miami Beach.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
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3
4
CBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Vivian P. Guzman
Si n-Offs:
D.epartrnenf Director
City Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: y r David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM: , City Manager
DATE: April 11 ,2006
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING APRIL 2006 AS "FAIR HOUSING
MONTH" IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
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 2006 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Miami Beach.
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