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Date: 1/4/2006 Requesting Department: Homeless Program
Commission Meeting Date: 1/26/2005 District
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Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance DignanOOrtitir+iartle 2 ft Discussion Item
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Subject: Accepting a Grant
Purpose of Item:
It is respectfully recommended that the Honorable Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached
Resolution to accept and appropriate funds not to exceed $25,000 to the City of Miami Homeless
Assistance Program (MHAP) from the Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust. Said funds will be
utilized to provide emergency assistance in the form of motel vouchers to families who are on the
waiting list for emergency shelter.
Background Information:
Whereas, immediate shelter space for families within the County -wide Continuum of Care (COC) is
frequently unavailable, the Miami -Dade County has awarded $25,000 to MHAP to provide motel
vouchers for up to seven days while MHAP aggressively works towards moving them into the COC.
This award from the Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust will help to ensure that no family remains
unsheltered while awaiting services through the COC. Said funds will augment services to the city's
homeless community, while enhancing the quality of life within the City of Miami.
Budget Impact Analysis
YES Is this item related to revenue?
Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No: TBD
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Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
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