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Home My WebLink AboutR-95-0157ki J-95-344 3/9/95 RESOLUTION NO. 95 w 15 7 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED REDUCTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND URGING THE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO ASSURE THE CONTINUATION OF SAID PROGRAM; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS DESIGNATED HEREIN. WHEREAS, a reduction in funding for the Summer Youth Employment Program has been proposed by Congress; and WHEREAS, said funding reduction will negatively impact the City of Miami and all other cities throughout the United States by eliminating the opportunity for the Nation's youth to obtain job training and placement during the summer months; and WHEREAS, the training received by the participants of the Program provides our young people with direction and knowledge that they will take with them to adulthood; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IN RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAR Q 9 1995 Resolution No. 9 5 -- 157 thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Miami City Commission hereby expresses its opposition to the proposed reduction of Federal funding for the Summer Youth Employment Program and hereby urges the members of Congress to appropriate funding to assure the continuation of said Program. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of the herein Resolution to United States Senators Connie Mack and Bob Graham and all of the United States Representatives of the Miami Congressional Delegation. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 9th day of March , 1995. STEPH N P. CLARK, MAYOR MATTY HIRAI CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Q J N II CITY TTO Y 95- 157 ss:wo14.Doc 2 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO : HONORABLE STEPHEN P . CLARK, MAYOR DATE May 22, 1995 FILE AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION SUBJECT : Response from U.S. �.. Representative Lincoln " Diaz-Balart concerning FR C Resolution 95-157 ' TTY H T REFERENCES: City Clerk ENCLOSURES Attached hereto, please find a copy of a letter from U.S. Representative Lincoln Diaz-Balart in response to City of Miami Resolution 95-157 in connection with the City of Miami's opposition to the proposed reduction of federal funding for the Summer Youth Employment Program. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. MH:vp Enc. a/s cc: Cesar H. Odio, City Manager (w/enc.) A. Quinn Jones III, City Attorney (w/enc.) `iSi (S-7 r. LINCOLN DtAZ-BALART ~1 PLEASE REPLY TO: 21`sT DISTRICT, FLORIDA WASHINGTON OFFICE: COMMITTEE ON ❑ 431 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING RULES WASHINGTON, OC 20515 0921 (202) 225-A211 COMMITTEE ON HOUSE OVERSIGHT DISTRICT OFFICE: ❑ 6525 N.W.53Ro TERRACE COMMITTEE LA Cauca of the Unite` *tatet SUITE 102 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS •nJ [�IIL�! A6 Q MIAmi, FL 33166 (305) 470-8555 (SENIORITY RETAINED) Mouge of 12"Repre5entatibeg agbingtolt, Me 20515-0921 May 1, 1995 Ms. Matty Hirai City Clerk Office of the City Clerk 3500 Pan American Drive P.O. Box 330708 ;. Miami, Florida 33233-0708 hJ Dear Ms. Hirai: Thank you for your recent letter expressing your support for the continuation of funding for the Summer Youth Employment:}and TrainingProgram. I share g your support for this program and am trying to ensure its continued funding. I worked hard to make in order an amendment to restore funding for the summer jobs program, and Congressman Stephen Horn (R-CA) introduced that amendment to restore funding for this rescission. Our amendment, in complying with the structure dictated by the rule that was adopted by the Rules Committee, was offset by other accounts to restore approximately half of the funding for the summer jobs program. Unfortunately, time ran out during the amendment process and we were unable to offer our proposal. We did, however, have the support of numerous members from both parties wishing to see the continuation of the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program. I am working with various members of the Senate to ensure the future of this important program. I understand how important this program is in providing employment opportunities for teenagers who are desperately in need of marketable skills and sound work experience. The Partners for Employment of At -Risk Students initiative is a fine example of how this program has been successfully utilized. I will continue to fight througho t the Conference process to see that funds are made available s that the summer jobs program can remain a reality. Again, hank you for your letter. Cord'ally, LIn Diaz-Balart PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER q1;-109 i a CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO HONORABLE STEPHEN P. CLARK, MAYOR DATE May 9, 1995 FILE AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION SUBJECT Responses from Repre- sentatives Peter Deutsch & Carrie Meek FROM ~- REFERENCES concerning R-95-157 *ATTYHIRAI City Clerk ENCLOSURES Attached hereto, please find copies of letters from Representatives Carrie Meek and Peter Deutsch in response to City of Miami Resolution 95-157 in connection with the City of Miami's opposition to the proposed reduction of federal funding for the Summer Youth Employment Program. A copy of the above -cited resolution is also enclosed for ease of reference. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. MH:vp Enc. a/s cc: Cesar H, Odio, City Manager (w/enc.) A. Quinn Jones III, City Attorney (w/enc.) I CARRIE P. MEEK 17TH DISTRICT, FLORIDA COMMITTEE ON BUDGET COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEES: NATIONAL SECURITY, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE POSTAL SERVICE Comm; of the Vniteb otateg Wou5e of Repregetttatibeg WdOWngton, MIC 20515-0917 April 25, 1995 Mr. Matty Hirai Office of the City Clerk 3500 Pan American Dr. P.O. Box 330708 Miami, FL 33233-0708 Dear Mr. Hirai: u C Please Respond To: 404 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515 (202)225-4508 (202) 226-0777 FAX 25 WEST FLAGLER STREET SUITE 1015 MIAMI, FL 33130 (305) 381-9541 (305) 381-8376 FAX i c .I Thank you for contacting me concerning proposals to cut funding for this year's Summer Youth Employment and Training Programs. Your views on this and other important issues are of great importance to me. As a founding member of the executive board of the predecessors of the Training and Employment Council and a life long educator, I know of the important and very vital role that the Summer Youth Employment Program plays in providing young people with the opportunity and the skills they need to obtain a good job. I don't like the proposed cuts either, and I assure you that I will do all that 1 can to help perserve this vital program. Again, thank you for contacting me. I appreciate having the benefit of your views. Should you have additional comments on this or any other issue of concern to you, do not hesitate to contact my office. CPM/tl S, erely, CARRIE P. MEEK Member of Congress PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER q V -' S 7 6 PETER DEUTSCH 201H DISTRICT, FLORIDA COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE ON EUROPE AND THE MIDDLE EAST SUBCOMMITTEE ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON BANKING, FINANCE AND URBAN AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS SUPERVISION, REGULATION AND DEPOSIT INSURANCE SUBCOMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON CONSUMER CREDIT AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE ON MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES Ms. Matty Hirai City Clerk City of Miami P.O. Box 330708 Miami FL 33233-0708 MAILING ADDRESS 426 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BLDG. WASHINGTON, DC 20515 (202) 225-7931 Congre..o.q of the mttcteb �t�Ite� (202) A56(FACE MAIN DISTRICT OFFICE JOotloe of Repreantatibo VD PEMe10100 PINE, nDXE PINES, FLL 33 33025 1305) 437-3936 nnf)Illgton, M, 20515-0920 1305) 437-4776 (FAX) DADE (305) 371-8721 KEY LARGO (305) 652-0159 BIG PINE (305) 872-3916 KEY WEST (305) 294-5815 April 25, 1995 i-o Dear Ms. Hirai: Thank you for transmitting the March 9 resolution from the City of Miami Comission regarding the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). I appreciate knowing of the Commission's opposition�tb proposed cuts in the program, and I agree that the SYEP is an extremely effective and important program that must be maintained. The summer youth program provides critical work experience and income assistance for thousands of underprivileged and urban teenagers in South Florida. The Department of Labor estimates that without this program, 7,800 summer jobs and over sixteen million wage dollars would be lost in South Florida over the next two years. This program also provides the first work experience for many young people who might not otherwise find summer employment. Without support from the summer jobs program, many employers will not be able to provide opportunities for the very teenagers who are most in need of developing marketable skills and a strong work ethic. Therefore, I strongly agree that the summer jobs program is a vital government initiative that appropriately addresses an important public need. While I voted against cutting the SYEP, the full House recently approved a package to rescind all funding for the program. Responding to this, I have initiated two campaigns -- one among the South Florida delegation, and another among my colleagues in the entire House -- to restore funding for SYEP in the Senate. I have developed a strong bipartisan coalition of supporters, and I am hopeful that the Senate will have the good sense to restore the SYEP so this issue can be decided in conference committee. Again, thank you for contacting me with the Commission's concerns. Please inform the Commission of my response and extend to them my best wishes. PD\fsh Sincerely, Peter Deutsch' Member of Congress PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER /V�( Q.T.14-tv of �ianti 61 MATTY HIRAI City Clerk �� v" ,, April 17, 1995 The Honorable Robert "Bob" Graham 524 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: RESOLUTION OF MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED REDUCTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND URGING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO ASSURE CONTINUATION OF SAID PROGRAM. Dear Senator Graham: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of March 9, 1995, passed and adopted Resolution No. 95-157, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. Res ectfully submitted, (A � � �11 � M TTY HIRAI City Clerk MH:vp Enc. a/s 4?S- IS7 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/ 3500 Pan American Drive/P.O, Box 330708/Miami, Florida 33233-0708/13051 250-5360/FAX(305) 858.1610 I Cat#a of ittrnt MATTY HIRAI City Clerk April 17, 1995 The Honorable Carrie P. Meek 404 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: RESOLUTION OF MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED REDUCTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND URGING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO ASSURE CONTINUATION OF SAID PROGRAM. Dear Representative Meek: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of March 9, 1995, passed and adopted Resolution No. 95-157, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. R5,9.irctfully submitted, ATTY HIRAI City Clerk MH:vp Enc. a/s qs- fs-7 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/ 3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, Florida 33233-0708/(305) 250-5360/FAX(305) 858-1610 01.14-tv of �iaml MATTY HIRAI City Clerk CESAR H. ODIO City Manager 6 April 17, 1995 The Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart 509 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 RE: RESOLUTION OF MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED REDUCTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND URGING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO ASSURE CONTINUATION OF SAID PROGRAM. Dear Representative Diaz-Balart: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of March 9, 1995, passed and adopted Resolution No. 95-157, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. ectfully submitted, AMATTY LHIRAI_ City Clerk MH:vp Enc. a/s RS-IS7 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/ 3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, Florida 33233-0708/(305) 250-5360/FAX(305) 858-1610 (ITARIJ of�fitaln*t MATTY HIRAI City Clerk list emu yf April 17, 1995 The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen 127 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: RESOLUTION OF MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED REDUCTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND URGING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO ASSURE CONTINUATION OF SAID PROGRAM. Dear Representative Ros-Lehtinen: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of March 9, 1995, passed and adopted Resolution No. 95-157, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. 0ATTY tfully submitted, HIRAI City Clerk MH:vp Enc. a/s 61G-1S'7 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/ 3500 Pan American Drive/P.O, Box 330708/Miami, Florida 33233-0708/(305) 250-5360/FAX(305) 858.1610 MATTY HIRAI City Clerk, April 17, 1995 The Honorable E. Clay Shaw 2267 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: RESOLUTION OF MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED REDUCTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND URGING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO ASSURE CONTINUATION OF SAID PROGRAM. Dear Representative Shaw: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of March 9, 1995, passed and adopted Resolution No. 95-157, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. RF fully submitted, MATTY HIRAI City Clerk MH:vp Enc. a/s �S-Is OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/ 3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Boni 330708/Miami, Florida 33233.0708/(305) 250-5360/FAX(305) 858.1610 0 VARIJ of �tantl MATTY HIRAI t% City Clerk April 17, 1995 The Honorable Peter Deutsch 425 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: RESOLUTION OF MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED REDUCTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND URGING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO ASSURE CONTINUATION OF SAID PROGRAM. Dear Representative Deutsch: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of March 9, 1995, passed and adopted Resolution No. 95-157, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. Re ctfully submitted, 'RATTY HIRAI City Clerk MH:vp Enc. als � -1S7 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/ 3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, Florida 33233-0708/(305) 250-5360/FAX(305) 858-1610 i t ,* Cat#g of tttzttY MATTY HIRAI City Clerk April 17, 1995 The Honorable Alcee Hastings 1039 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 CESAR H. ODIO City Manager RE: RESOLUTION OF MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED REDUCTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND URGING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO ASSURE CONTINUATION OF SAID PROGRAM. Dear Representative Hastings: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of March 9, 1995, passed and adopted Resolution No. 95-157, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. Re ctfully submitted, ATTY HIRAI City Clerk MH:vp Enc. a/s 1�-1 S 7 Chi#v of tami MATTY HIRAI City Clerk CESAR H. ODIO City Manager 0 April 17, 1995 The Honorable Connie Mack 517 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 RE: RESOLUTION OF MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED REDUCTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND URGING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING TO ASSURE CONTINUATION OF SAID PROGRAM. Dear Senator Mack: The City of Miami Commission, at its meeting of March 9, 1995, passed and adopted Resolution No. 95-157, and requested the City Clerk to transmit said instrument to you. Attached hereto, please find the above -cited Resolution, which is self-explanatory. jeRctfully submitted, Y HIRAI City Clerk MH:vp Enc. als OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/ 3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, Florida 33233-0708/(305) 250-5360/FAX(305) 858-1610