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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-075-3630_-_City_of_Miami_Gardens_Elderly_Weatherization_Assistance_Programs_(EWAP)_-_Adopted.doRESOLUTION NO. 2021-075-3630 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000.00) TO BE FUNDED THROUGH THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVE PROGRAM (SHIP) FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens (hereinafter “City”) has been awarded State Housing Initiative Partnership funds pursuant to Subsection 420.907 et seq., Florida Statute, and WHEREAS, the award provides for implementation of projects designed to address affordable housing needs of extremely low-income households, and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Programs (WAP) reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring health and safety, and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates weatherization services save low-income households an average of Four Hundred Dollars ($413.00) annually and return an average of Two Dollars and Fifty-One Cents ($2.51) in energy and non-energy related benefits for every dollar invested, and WHEREAS, the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) will total Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) and will be funded from the City’s State Housing Initiative Program (hereinafter “SHIP”) Funds, and WHEREAS, staff recommends City Council adopt this Resolution establishing the City of Miami Gardens Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) to be funded through SHIP funds, 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 adopts this Resolution establishing the City of Miami Gardens Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) to be funded through SHIP funds. DocuSign Envelope ID: 135D8982-63D6-4C5F-A26E-BCB38F63E3F1 Page 2 of 2 Resolution No. 2021-075-3630 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 23, 2021. ________________________________ RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR ATTEST: ________________________________ MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER Moved by: Councilman Stephens Seconded by: Councilwoman Campbell VOTE: 6-0 Mayor Harris Absent Vice Mayor Leon Yes Councilwoman Campbell Yes Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes Councilwoman Julien Yes Councilman Stephens, III Yes Councilwoman Wilson Yes DocuSign Envelope ID: 135D8982-63D6-4C5F-A26E-BCB38F63E3F1