HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-114-3669_-_Senior_and_Disabled_Shopping_Hours_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2021-114-3669
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, URGING RETAIL STORES AND
RESTAURANTS TO DEDICATE ONE HOUR EXCLUSIVELY TO
THOSE WHO ARE ELDERLY OR DISABLED. PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE;
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order
20-52, declaring a statewide State of Emergency due to COVID-19, and
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization still declares COVID-19 as a global
pandemic, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over
80% of COVID-19 deaths occur in individuals ages 65 and older, and
WHEREAS, data from the American Community Survey shows that 19.2% of
Miami Gardens residents ages 65 years or older live alone, and
WHEREAS, 34.8% of Miami Gardens residents ages 65 years or older have a
physical, mental or emotional disability that results in activity limitations, and
WHEREAS, the CDC states the Delta variant is twice as contagious as previous
COVID-19 variants and poses the greatest risk of transmission among the unvaccinated,
and
WHEREAS, Senior and Disabled Shopping Hours help create a safer, cleaner
shopping environment by reducing the number of patrons in a store, and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the Age-Friendly Communities Initiative,
Councilman Stephens believes in protecting the health of all and increasing programs
and initiatives citywide to protect the health of our older adults,
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: EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT: The City Council of the City of Miami
Gardens supports initiatives and opportunities to protect residents, particularly the
vulnerable older adult and disabled populations, from COVID-19 and variants.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take place immediately upon
its final passage.
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Resolution No. 2021-114-3669
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2021.
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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: COUNCILMAN ROBERT STEPHENS, III
Moved by: Councilwoman Julien
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
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
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