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Resolution R-25-0013
Legislation
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 17067 Final Action Date: 1/23/2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/STHS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE,
AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND
CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING(S), ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION
METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE MAYOR'S SHARE OF THE CITY'S
MIAMI FOR EVERYONE ("MFE") PROGRAM, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS,
IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND
00/100 DOLLARS ($300,000.00) ("FUNDS") TO SUNDARI FOUNDATION, INC,
DBA, LOTUS HOUSE, A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION
("LOTUS HOUSE"), IN ORDER TO CONTINUE THEIR "SUPPORTIVE
SHELTER PROGRAM" FOR WOMEN, YOUTH, AND CHILDREN, WHICH WILL
OFFER SAFE SHELTER COUPLED WITH BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT,
COUNSELING, RECOVERY SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOLISTIC
PROGRAMMING, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT,
TO RESIDENTS CITYWIDE, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND
LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS FOR SAID
PURPOSE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
SPONSOR(S): Mayor Francis X. Suarez
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2023, pursuant to Resolution No. R-23-0178, the City of Miami
("City") created the Miami For Everyone ("MFE") Program to assist communities facing the long-
term complications resulting from declared emergencies and to address the specific needs of
the most vulnerable residents and businesses, through a strategy of focusing the provision of
support towards priority areas of need that will further stabilize economic conditions within City
Districts; and
WHEREAS, Sundari Foundation, Inc. DBA "Lotus House", a Florida Not For Profit
Corporation ("Lotus House"), is a not -for -profit organization located in District 5, whose mission
is "to improve the lives of women, youth, and children experiencing homelessness by providing
sanctuary, support, education, tools, and resources that empower them to improve the quality of
their lives on every level, achieve greater self-sufficiency, and build safe, secure lives"; and
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WHEREAS, Lotus House submitted a grant application, attached and incorporated as
Exhibit "A," in order to continue offering its supportive shelter program at the property located at
217 NW 15th Street, Miami Florida ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, through continuation of its services, Lotus House aims to address the
unique needs of homeless women and children, by providing them with specialized programing
tailored to meet their specific needs, allowing them to heal, grow, and thrive and break the
cycles of abuse, violence, and homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor wishes to provide grant funds from the Mayor's share of the
City's MFE Program funds in an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Thousand and 00/100
Dollars ($300,000.00) ("Funds") for the Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18-85(a) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Code"), the City Manager has made a written finding, attached and incorporated
as Exhibit "B," that competitive negotiation methods and procedures are not practicable or
advantageous for the City's provision of the Funds for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is requesting authority from the City Commission to
negotiate and execute any and all documents necessary, all in forms acceptable to the City
Attorney, for the allocation of the Funds for the Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. Pursuant to Section 18-85(a) of the City Code, by a four -fifths (4/5ths)
affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the City Manager's written finding, attached
and incorporated as Exhibit "B," that competitive negotiation methods and procedures are not
practicable or advantageous for the City's provision of the Funds for the Project and waiving the
requirements for said procedures, are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to allocate the Funds from the Mayor's share
of the City's MFE Program funds to Sundari Foundation, Inc. DBA "Lotus House" for the Project.
Section 4. The City Manager is further authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all
documents necessary, modifications, and amendments, all in forms acceptable to the City
Attorney, for said purpose.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ge Wy j ng III, C1ty ttor' -y 1/13/2025
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