Resolution 2000-053
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-~
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COLLIER COUNTY
HOUSING AUTHORITY GRANT APPLICATION TO DEVELOP
FARMWORKER HOUSING IN THE IMMOKALEE AREA FOR
UNACCOMPANIED ADULT FARMWORKERS.
WHEREAS, the United States Congress appropriated a total of 20 million dollars to the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Emergency Supplemental Appropriation funds
to address farmworker emergencies in the nation; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida through the Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
submitted a state consolidated proposal requesting 10 million dollars of those federal Emergency
Supplemental Appropriation funds to respond to a statewide crisis in farmwworker housing
targeting Hillsborough and Collier Counties; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida was awarded 9.1 million dollars by the USDA to provide
farmworker housing and targeted 3.2 million dollars for unaccompanied adult migrant and
seasonal farmworkers in Collier County and 4.5 million dollars for unaccompanied and farmworker
families in Hillsborough County: and
WHEREAS, the DCA is seeking proposals from eligible applicants who can demonstrate
that they have the capacity, knowledge, and experience in developing decent, safe and affordable
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housing for migrant and seasonal farmworkers; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan
identifies the need to develop additional housing for farmworkers in rural Collier County and
contains programs for coordination with State and Federal agencies to provide assistance for the
development of a 300 bed facility in the Immokalee area for unaccompanied agribusiness
workers; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Housing Authority and the Immokalee Friendship House
have demonstrated their abilities to provide housing and services to the farmworkers in the
Immokalee area; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
SECTION ONE:
The Board of County Commissioners supports the development of farmworker housing
for unaccompanied adult farmworkers in Immokalee and supports the efforts of the Collier County
Housing Authority and the lmmokalee Friendship House to seek the funds available by the
Department of Community Affairs.
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SECTION TWO:
This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote this ..1.2- day of
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1,.f't1W.E$T~'r .' BOARD OF CO,UN;ry COMMISSIONERS
'tiWIGHTC.'6ROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
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Marjorie M. Student,
Assistant County Attorney