Res. No. 085-09-12894RESOLUTION NUMBER: 85-09-12894
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND DESIGNATING MAY 16, 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, May 16, 2009.
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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.
Section 2. May 16, 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 21St day of April 2009.
ATTEST: aRTY APPROVED:
CLERK MAYOR
Commission Vot 4 -0
Mayor Feliu: Yea
Vice -Mayor Beasley: Yea
Commissioner Palmer Yea
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: Commissioner Newman yea
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To: Ajibola Balogun, City Manger
From: Stephen David, SMCRA Directo
Date: April 17, 2009
Re: Rescheduling of City Commission Work Day
Please be advised that due to the recent untimely death of Commissioner
Beckman, this Saturday's City Commission Work Day with Habitat for
Humanity has been temporarily postponed. Habitat for Humanity has indicated
that the next available dates would be sometime during the month of May
either on Saturday the 16th, 23`d or 30tH
Please find the attached resolution required to reschedule the event. If you have
any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.