Res. No. 064-09-12873RESOLUTION NUMBER: 64 -09 -12873
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND DESIGNATING SATURDAY,
APRIL 18, 2009 AS A CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI "CITY
COMMISSION WORK DAY" IN CONCERT WITH HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY TO CONSTRUCT AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the South Florida residential real estate market is one of the most
expensive in the United States; and,
WHEREAS, according to the Florida Association of Realtors the median price
for a single - family home in South Florida during the forth quarter of 2008 was $234,000;
which is approximately 30 percent higher than the national median home price of
$180,100; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission call for an increase in the
production of new affordable housing and for the development of mixed income housing
to allow South Miami residents to continue to reside and work in South Miami; and,
WHEREAS, the City's Community Redevelopment Agency reports that over the
last five (5) year period, seven (7) single - family affordable housing units were
constructed by Habitat for Humanity in the City of South Miami for low income and
moderate income households; and,
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity has had a longstanding productive
relationship with the City of South Miami and over the years has constructed a total of
over thirty -five affordable single - family homes in the City of South Miami;
WHEREAS, at this the City of South Miami desires to express their appreciation
for the continued efforts and commitment on the part of Habitat for Humanity in
providing affordable housing opportunities for residents of the City of South Miami; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to assist Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami,
Inc., in developing affordable housing and desires to volunteer to work side -by side with
Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing in South Miami during a special "City
Commission Work Day" in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, April 18,
2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The above Whereas Clauses are incorporated by reference into
this resolution.
Pg. 2 of Res. No. 64 -09 -12873
Section 2. April ,18,2009 shall be the official designated a " City
Commission Work Day" for the Mayor and City Commission to volunteer and work
side -by -side on site with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, Inc., to build
affordable housing in and around South Miami, Florida.
Section 32. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7thclay of April 2009.
ATTEST:
CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RNEY
MAYOR
Commission Vo
5 -0
Mayor Feliu:
Yea
Vice -Mayor Beasley:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer
Yea
Commissioner Beckman:
Yea
Commissioner Newman:
Yea