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Resolution: R-04-0505
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 04-00757 Final Action Date: 7/22/2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY MANAGER AND THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
PROVIDE GREATLY NEEDED SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY RESIDING IN
PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS, SUCH AS HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ("HUD") BUILDINGS, WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI.
WHEREAS, there are existing State of Florida programs that allow municipalities to coordinate
services to assist the elderly residing in public housing developments such as Housing and Urban
Development ("HUD") buildings; and
WHEREAS, the programs include, but are not limited to, in -home companionship, meal
preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, errand and laundry services, grocery and other
shopping, and recreational activities, for the elderly living in HUD buildings; and
WHEREAS, the programs assist the elderly by allowing them a better quality of life and avoiding
institutionalization; and
WHEREAS, there exists a critical need for affordable housing in the City and the Public Housing
Agency is presently experiencing a high vacancy rate; and
WHEREAS, the provision of said programs and services would have a positive impact on paring
needy elderly with housing assistance;
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 Miami City Commission urges the Miami -Dade County Manager and the Members
of the Miami -Dade County Commissioners to take all actions necessary to provide greatly needed
services for the elderly residing in public housing developments, such as HUD buildings within the
limits of the City.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
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Footnotes:
{1} 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.
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