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Resolution: R-20-0257
File Number: 7815
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 9/10/2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PLAN AND
DEVELOP, IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY,
MORALS, AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, ANY
NECESSARY IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS, POLICIES, AND REGULATIONS
FOR THE WEST GROVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BLUEPRINT FOR
PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COMMISSION WITHIN ONE HUNDRED
EIGHTY (180) DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RESOLUTION FOR
CONSIDERATION AND FURTHER ACTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
REZONING APPLICATION(S) OR EXERCISE WITH A CONCENTRATION ON
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSES.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ken Russell
WHEREAS, the neighborhood commonly referred to as the "West Grove" is a historically
Bahamian neighborhood, an approximately sixty-five (65) block, half -square -mile section of
Coconut Grove within the City of Miami ("City"); and
WHEREAS, the West Grove has an eclectic and rich history and is known for its culture,
architecture, arts, and festivals; and
WHEREAS, the West Grove has been plagued by economic blight and a lack of
affordable housing, which has resulted in the displacement of many longtime residents; and
WHEREAS, the West Grove neighborhood has experienced changes in social and
physical conditions in recent years, including aging infrastructure and housing stock; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a community -led planning process to proactively develop
a plan for changes and growth in the West Grove neighborhood in a way that is inclusive of
current residents in the community and that allows for additional housing affordable to a mix of
income levels in a manner that embraces and enhances the unique identity and character of the
neighborhood, which may include but is not limited to policies, rezonings, public benefits
programs, regulations, and other tools ("West Grove Blueprint"); and
WHEREAS, as the City Commission wishes to improve the zoning of the West Grove as
a benefit to the neighborhood and existing residents and not as an impetus for displacement, a
disparate impact study and an area income analysis will accompany this West Grove Blueprint
to best understand the short and long term impacts of any zoning changes and in order to know
what type of affordable housing is appropriate;
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File ID: 7815
Enactment Number: R-20-0257
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission directs the City Manager to take any and all necessary
steps to plan and develop in the best interest of the residents of the City any necessary
implementation tools, policies, and regulations needed for the West Grove Blueprint for
presentation to the City Commission within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date
of this Resolution for consideration and further action by the City Commission.
Section 3. The City Commission further authorizes' the City Manager to execute any
and all necessary documents, including but not limited to rezoning application(s) or exercise
with a concentration on affordable housing, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, for said
purpose.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
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