Res No 064-13-13882RESOLUTION NO. 64-13-13882
A Resolution supporting the report presented by the Joint Roundtable on Youth
Safety and directing that annual updates be provided on the progress of the
comprehensive community -wide action plan included within the report.
WHEREAS, the safety of our youth is critical to the safety of our entire community; and
WHEREAS, the Joint Roundtable on Youth Safety aims to ensure that Miami -Dade County
does everything possible to protect our youth not only in their classrooms but also in their
neighborhoods and local parks; and
WHEREAS, through the Roundtable, Miami -Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and
Miami -Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho engaged leadership from
all 34 municipalities and over 100 community stakeholders within Miami -Dade County to work on
this vital public safety initiative; and
WHEREAS,
safeguarding the youth
in our community is a
long -term process that must be
revisited regularly for
comprehensive updates
and concrete follow -up
actions; and
WHEREAS, to ensure that the strongest safety protocols are in place, information must be
shared county -wide in order to identify ways to leverage our collective resources and to encourage
and increase community engagement; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Roundtable's efforts to address this issue will be dependent
upon true community -wide buy in, with each and every resident taking personal responsibility for the
safety and well -being of our young people; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission supports the efforts of this Roundtable, and directs the
Mayor or designee to work cooperatively with and support the Roundtable's work as outlined in its
comprehensive, community -wide action plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission fully supports the Joint Roundtable on Youth Safety
process and accompanying report.
Section 2. Directs the Mayor or designee to continue the work and activities shared
within the report.
Section 3. Requests that an annual progress update be provided to the City Commission
of the City of South Miami.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 2--ad-DAY OF April , 2013
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COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Liebman:
Commissioner Newman:
Commissioner Harris:
Commissioner Welsh:
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