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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Commissioner Michael Gongora 
DATE:October  14, 2020
 



SUBJECT:DISCUSSION REGARDING THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE OCTOBER 5 MOTION OF RECOMMENDING TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION THAT THE RECURRING EXPENDITURE ENHANCEMENT OF $21,000 FOR "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER," REFINED DURING THE SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 COMMISSION MEETING, BE BROADENED TO INCLUDE ANY DIRECT SERVICES, NOT JUST SHELTER OR HOUSING, FOR ANY VICTIM OF A CRIME.

ANALYSIS

Please place on the October 14 Commission meeting, a discussion regarding  the Human Rights Committee October 5 motion recommending to the Mayor and City Commission that the recurring expenditure enhancement of $21,000 for "Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter,'' refined during the September 15, 2019 Commission meeting, be broadened to Include any direct services, not just shelter or housing, for any victim of a crime. Please find attached the LTC. Please feel free to contact Diana Fontani should you need any additional information.  

Applicable Area

South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes No 
Legislative Tracking
Commissioner Michael Gongora

ATTACHMENTS:
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LTC Human Rights