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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-09-0379Vop City of Miami Legislation < U R �O Resolution: R-09-0379 File Number: 09-00491a City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com Final Action Date: 7/23/2009 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION EXPANDING THE SCOPE AND COMPOSITION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI VETERANS' ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GROUP, CREATED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 06-0323, ADOPTED MAY 25, 2006, TO INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING UNITED STATES VETERANS. WHEREAS, men and women serve in the armed forces of the United States to defend and protect the liberties of America; and WHEREAS, upon completion of their service time, some men and women are unable to secure meaningful employment; and WHEREAS, some of these men and women experience poverty, an inability to re -adapt to their pre -service life or lifestyle and a high rate of homelessness and need assistance with housing; and WHEREAS, throughout the City of Miami wide ranging issues confront returning veterans but in particular, returning veterans from District Five face uniquely impacting burdens; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 06-0323, adopted May 25, 2006, the City Commission created the City of Miami Veterans' Assistance Program Group ("Program Group") which consisted of City of Miami ("City") personnel; and WHEREAS, it is imperative that the Program Group continues to identify and advise on the various community resources available; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City and veterans to include members of the community to make recommendations concerning housing, employment and social integration for veterans; 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 Manager is authorized {1 } to expand the scope and composition of the City's Veterans' Assistance Program Group, created pursuant to Resolution No. 06-0323, adopted May 25, 2006, to make recommendations concerning veterans consisting of no more than nine (9) members as outlined by this resolution. Section 3. The City's Veterans' Assistance Program Group is authorized {1} to select a Chair to make recommendations on how to address the problem of veteran employment, homelessness, social integration and any other related issues. City of Miand Page 1 of 2 File Id. 09-00491a (Version: 2) Printed On: 6/27/2017 File Number: 09-00491a Enactment Number: R-09-0379 Section 4. The City Manager is further authorized {1} to appoint individuals from organizations, such as those listed below, but not limited to those listed below, to the City's Veterans' Assistance Program Group: 1 -United States Department of Veterans Affairs; 2 -The American Red Cross; 3 -Veterans of Foreign Wars; 4 -City of Miami Equal Employment Advisory Board Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.{2} Footnotes: {1} The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. {2} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File Id. 09-00491a (Version: 2) Printed On: 6/27/2017