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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Cover PAgeAGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE File ID: #16048 Resolution Sponsored by: Commissioner Miguel Gabela A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S PROACTIVE APPROACH TO EXPANDING SHELTER AND SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS NAMED HEREIN. City of Miami Legislation Resolution Enactment Number: R-24-0207 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 16048 Final Action Date:5/23/2024 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S PROACTIVE APPROACH TO EXPANDING SHELTER AND SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS NAMED HEREIN. WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") recognizes the ongoing crisis of unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness within the Health District where the proliferation of encampments signifies a dire need for additional shelter support and wraparound services; and WHEREAS, this crisis has created unacceptable conditions to surrounding residents, businesses and visitors of the Health District where streets, sidewalks, and parks are littered with trash, human waste, and discarded used syringes; and WHEREAS, the current state of available shelter and services providers in the City are overwhelmed, necessitating immediate and effective action to alleviate the situation; and WHEREAS, homelessness is a complex issue that requires a collaborative effort beyond the confines of municipal and county jurisdictions, demanding a unified response from all sectors of government; and WHEREAS, the City has invested significant funds and resources to provide shelter and services to individuals experiencing homelessness; and WHEREAS, despite these efforts and increased resources in recent years, the problem facing the City have only continued to grow and therefore it is apparent that the City's current resources alone cannot resolve homelessness; and WHEREAS, the City is committed to creating additional innovative measures, in partnership with Miami -Dade County ("County"), to identify and establish alternative locations throughout the County that can provide shelter and essential services to those in need; and WHEREAS, it is imperative to approach the issue of homelessness with compassion and pragmatism, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to access the necessary resources to improve their living conditions and reintegrate into society; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Resolution is to improve the coordination, integration, and frequency of collaborations amongst the City, County, and all municipalities in the County to reduce the population of unsheltered homeless persons Countywide; 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 hereby directed to create a Letter of Support urging Miami -Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava ("Mayor Levine Cava") and the members of the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners to undertake a proactive approach towards expanding shelters and services for the benefit of individuals experiencing homelessness. Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the Mayor Levine Cava; the members of the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners; Victoria L. Mallette, executive Director of the Miami -Dade Homeless Trust; and the City Clerks of all municipalities within Miami -Dade County. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Wy j ng III, C y ' ttor -y 5/14/2024 NOTE #1: Pursuant to the resolution, this item became effective immediately upon adoption by the Commission. NOTE #2: Per Directive, City Clerk's Office transmitted 5/30/2024.