R7Q - Pilot Program for Homeless Bus Tickets
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT A SIX-MONTH PILOT PROGRAM, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00, TO PROVIDE HOMELESS PERSONS FOUND IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 70-45 OF THE CITY CODE (PUBLIC CAMPING AND PUBLIC SLEEPING), IN LIEU OF ARREST UPON REFUSAL OF SHELTER, WITH A CITY-FUNDED ONE-WAY GREYHOUND BUS TICKET HOME, TOGETHER WITH A $100 GIFT CARD TO ASSIST WITH TRAVEL EXPENSES AND ESSENTIAL NEEDS, IN ORDER TO FACILITATE INDIVIDUALS’ RECONNECTION WITH HOME, FAMILY, AND/OR SUPPORT NETWORKS, AND TO PROMOTE HUMAN DIGNITY AND COMPASSION IN ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO REPORT THE RESULTS AND FINDINGS OF THE PILOT PROGRAM TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION, VIA LETTER TO COMMISSION (“LTC”), WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROGRAM.
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Detailed Information
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The sponsor of this item requests that the Administration be prepared to address the fiscal impact of this proposed measure, if any, at the City Commission meeting.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a “Residents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?
No
No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Bus Ticket and Travel Expense to Return Home Pilot Program. (Rosen Gonzalez) CA
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