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File ID: #7815
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Resolution
Sponsored by: Commissioner Ken Russell
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.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: 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.
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;
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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i ria i ' ndez, City Attor iey 8/31/2020
Pursuant to the resolution, this item became effective immediately upon adoption by the Commission.
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.