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Resolution: R-16-0157
File Number: 16-00429
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 4/14/2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AFFIRMING THE CITY'S
COMMITMENT TO THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PROGRAM AND
ENCOURAGING CITY EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN SAID PROGRAM AS
MENTORS.
WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami ("BBBS Miami") has been matching at -risk
youth with caring and committed mentors who "invest their perspective and time to awaken each child
to new possibilities" for over fifty (50) years; and
WHEREAS, BBBS Miami is affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America ("BBBS"), which has
over one hundred (100) years of experience matching youth with mentors; and
WHEREAS, the BBBS vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and
want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all; and
WHEREAS, the BBBS mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally
supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact; and
WHEREAS, the goal of BBBS mentoring is to help children become more confident, competent
and caring, which research has demonstrated reduces drug and alcohol use, decreases violence, and
enhances school attendance, performance, and relationships with parents and peers; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") has consistently supported BBBS Miami through the Mayor's
Mentoring Initiative, and programs such as the Office of the Mayor's school-based mentoring program
adopted by the City Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. 06-354, on June 8, 2006, that
encourage City employees to become BBBS Miami volunteers to profoundly impact both deserving
children and oneself; and
WHEREAS, the City's Administrative Policy 2-01 permits a City employee up to one (1) hour per
week, with an additional two (2) hours of travel time, to mentor a BBBS Miami mentee at the mentee's
school while on the City's payroll; and
WHEREAS, the City's support of BBBS Miami will strengthen efforts to cultivate a strong youth
culture in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City's priority of reducing youth violence and crime are furthered by its support of
employees volunteering for the BBBS Miami program as they will be contributing to the health, safety,
and welfare of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
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Enactment Number: R-16-01 J 7
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City of Miami hereby expresses its support for the BBBS Miami program and
encourages City employees to participate in said program as mentors.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor. {1 }
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) 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.
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