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Resolution R-22-0139
Legislation
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 11603 Final Action Date: 4/14/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING TRANSFERRING EMERGENCY SOLUTION GRANT FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $810,000.00 FROM CAMILLUS HOUSE, INC., A FLORIDA
NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, TO THE CITY OF MIAMI'S DEPARTMENT
OF HUMAN SERVICES AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, TO COVER THE COSTS OF HOTEL/MOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING
HOMELESSNESS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL
IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE,
SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE
THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. R-21-0169 adopted on April 22, 2021, the City
Commission transferred Emergency Solution Grant ("ESG-CV2") funds in the total amount of
$5,028,813.18 to Camillus House, Inc., a Florida not for profit corporation ("Camillus House"),
for rapid rehousing and homeless prevention activities; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2021, pursuant to Resolution No. R-21-0496, the City
Commission de -obligated and transferred ESG-CV2 funds in the amount of $660,000.00 from
Camillus House to the City of Miami's ("City") Department of Human Services ("Department") to
cover the costs of hotel/motel accommodations for individuals and families experiencing
homelessness due to the Novel Coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic; and
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to de -obligate and provide additional funds to the
Department to cover contracts with new vendors to assist the high level of individuals and
families requesting assistance due to a significant rise in rent prices; and
WHEREAS, Camillus House will continue to assist qualified individuals seeking
assistance with funds from Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the City's Administration recommends transferring ESG-CV2 funds in the
amount of $810,000.00 from Camillus House to the Department as specified in Exhibit "A,"
attached and incorporated, to cover contracts with new vendors to assist the high level of
individuals and families requesting assistance due to a significant rise in rent prices;
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.
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Section 2. The transferring of ESG-CV2 funds in the amount of $810,000.00 to the
Department as specified in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, to cover the unusually high
costs of hotel/motel for individuals and families experiencing homelessness is authorized.'
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all
necessary documents, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, for said purpose, subject to
all federal, state, and local laws that regulate the use of such funds.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
_ndez, ity Attor
ey 3/22/2022
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed including, but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
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