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Resolution R-23-0459
Legislation
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 14608 Final Action Date: 10/12/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AMENDING THE SENIOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM POLICIES AND
GUIDELINES ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 12, 2019 PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. R-19-0516, AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED
AND INCORPORATED, TO INCREASE ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE LOW
INCOME SENIORS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ABSORB DRAMATIC RENT
INCREASES; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Sabina Covo, Commissioner Joe Carollo,
Commissioner Manolo Reyes, Commissioner Christine King
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2019, pursuant to Resolution No. R-19-0516, the City
Commission approved the creation of the permanent Senior Rental Assistance Program
("Program"), utilizing the funds generated and budgeted each year from the Historic
Preservation Schedules of Fees; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the Program is to alleviate the burden caused by rent increases
for the City of Miami's ("City") senior residents who are on a fixed income and find it difficult to
afford rising rent; and
WHEREAS, current Program recipients are spending more than thirty percent (30%)
above their income for housing, making the current $100.00 benefit provided insubstantial to
assist senior residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends approving an amendment to the
established Program policies and guidelines as specified in Exhibit "A," attached and
incorporated, authorizing the increase of benefits from $100.00 to $500.00 per month to eligible
senior residents who are paying more than 30% of their income toward housing costs, and to
allocate ten percent (10%) of the program funds to be used for the administration of the
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 amendment to the Program's policies and guidelines, as specified in
Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, authorizing the increase of benefits from $100.00 to
$500.00 per month to eligible senior residents who are paying more than 30% of their income
toward housing costs, and the allocation of ten percent (10%) of program funds to be used for
the administration of the program is authorized.'
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File ID: 14608
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Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to execute any and all necessary
documents, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for said purpose.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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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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