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RESOLUTION NO. 19R-09-199: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE TERMINATION OF THE HAITIAN FAMILY REUNIFICATION PAROLE PROGRAM (HFRPP) WHICH ALLOWED CERTAIN HAITIAN INDIVIDUALS TO BE PERMITTED TO COME TO THE UNITED STATES UP TO TWO YEARS BEFORE THEIR IMMIGRANT VISA PRIOIRTY DATES BECOME CURRENT TO BE REUNIFIED WITH THEIR FAMILY; SUPPORTING LEGISLATORS CONDEMNATION OF THE TERMINATION OF THE FAMILY REUNIFICATION PAROLE PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER BERGER).
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Request Action:
Pass a Resolution to oppose the termination of the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program (HFRPP).
Need:
To oppose the termination of the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program (HFRPP)
Summary Explanation/ Background:
President Trump signed an Executive Order (E.O. 13767) which ended two categorical parole programs. One was the Haitian Family Reunification Parole (HFRP) Program and the other was a similar program for Filipino veterans of World War II. The programs were ended when it was said that it is better to use parole only on a case-by-case basis, consistent with the law. Some legislators have strongly condemned the decision of the Trump administration to terminate the Parole Programs. Commissioner Howard Berger opposing the admininstration's termination of these Parole Programs.
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Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[ ] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live