HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormDate: 3/1/11
Commission Meeting Date: 4/14/11
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
FILE ID: l I - 0001
Requesting Department: Public Works
District Impacted: ALL
Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance C Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item
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Matter ID No.
Subject: A Resolution supporting a Miami -Dade County Public Awareness Campaign for homeless persons
that includes the design, installation and maintenance of collection devices (donation meters) to be placed
throughout the County.
Purpose of Item:
The attached Resolution supports a County Public Awareness Campaign carried out by the Miami -
Dade County Homeless Trust that includes the design, installation and maintenance of collection
devices (donation meters) to be placed throughout the County, including the County maintained
roadways within the City, to enable individuals to contribute to the County's homeless programs and
services.
Background Information:
The Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust, on behalf of the County, continues to promote awareness
of homeless issues throughout the County. The County, through the Homeless Trust, engaged a
consultant to assist in researching alternative strategies to panhandling, including the placement of
collection devices (donation meters) throughout the County so that individuals may contribute to the
County's homeless programs and services. All monies collected are utilized for homeless services
such as emergency shelter and feeding programs. Adoption of the attached Resolution confirms the
City's support of the County's Public Awareness Campaign for the homeless and supports the
placement of the collection devices (donation meters) on County maintained roadways within the City
of Miami corporate limits.
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