HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-071-3626_-_Workforce_Housing_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2021-071-3626
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING WORKFORCE
HOUSING IN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE REPORT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”;
SUPPORTING THE INCORPORATION OF WORKFORCE
HOUSING AS AN ELIGIBLE ACTIVITY FOR INCREASED
DENSITY BONUSES WITHIN THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, working families are finding it increasingly difficult to purchase or rent
a home, and
WHEREAS, the gap between those who can afford a home and those who cannot
is widening at an alarming rate, and affordable rental housing is in short supply, and
WHEREAS, regulatory barriers by state, and local governments often prevent the
construction of a mix of different types of housing in various price ranges, and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens wishes to support, promote, and enhance
opportunities for workforce housing development within the City, and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to cooperating and partnering with state and
local governments, and developers to increase the production of workforce housing, and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to enact regulations which incentivize the construction
of housing for moderate workers,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby supports Workforce Housing in the City of Miami Gardens.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JUNE 9, 2021.
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Resolution No. 2021-071-3626
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON D. BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Vice Mayor Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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