HomeMy WebLinkAboutLegislationCity of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 11-00713 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE MEMBERS
OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE RETENTION OF THE
LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM; DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIAL
DESIGNATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, On July 18, 2011, Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma released a deficit reduction
proposal entitled "Back in Black" in which he called for the elimination of The Low -Income Housing Tax
Credit (LIHTC) program; and
WHEREAS, the sentiment of the Miami City Commission is that the elimination of the LIHTC
program would eliminate the most important and successful program for critically needed affordable
rental housing, thus depriving millions of low-income families and seniors of a decent place to live and
killing thousands of well paying jobs at a time of severe unemployment; and
WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission urges the members of the United States Congress to
support the retention of the LIHTC program;
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 members of the United States Congress to
support the retention of The Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the clerk of the United
States House and Senate.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS
CITY ATTORNEY
Footnotes:
City of Miami Page 1 of 2 File Id: 11-00713 (Version: 1) Printed On: 8/8/2011
File Number: 11-00713
{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.
City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File Id: 11-00713 (Version: 1) Printed On: 8/8/2011