Keith A. Carswell

The document outlines the City of Miami's Title VI Nondiscrimination Program Plan, detailing its commitment to ensuring no person is subjected to discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religious or family status, sex, age, or disability in any City-affiliated program, service, or activity. This plan, revised in June 2025, complies with federal and state nondiscrimination authorities and includes formal complaint procedures, ADA/504 compliance, sub-recipient review processes, enforcement, public dissemination of information, and a comprehensive Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan. It emphasizes public participation and data collection for analysis to uphold nondiscrimination principles and ensure equitable access and treatment for all residents.

This report summarizes the Florida Thrives initiative, an effort by Catalyst Miami and South Florida Community Development Coalition from June 2023 to March 2024, to define and strengthen the small business ecosystem in South Florida. The initiative established a North Star statement focusing on cultivating a climate-resilient environment for marginalized small business owners. The report outlines proposed goals and strategies across five focus areas: Financial Access and Stability, Quality of Life for Business Owners, Access and Coordination Among Partner Organizations, Relational Connections and Opportunities for Business Owners, and Competitiveness of Local Businesses, along with policy recommendations for the coming 1-5 years.