Resolution 2022-32393 RESOLUTION NO., 2022-32393
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LEGAL SERVICES OF
GREATER MIAMI, INC., AS SUB-RECIPIENT OF THE FY 22 HOME ARP
FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $230,667.00, FOR THE FOLLOWING
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: (1) $46,866.00 FOR THE NORTH BEACH
HOMELESS PREVENTION 'PROGRAM; AND (2) $183,801.00 FOR THE
EVICTION DEFENSE PROJECT, TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CITY
RESIDENTS WHO MAY BE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS.
WHEREAS, the City is an entitlement recipient of U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) grant funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
and HOME Investment Partnership programs (HOME), and the City expects to continue to
receive entitlement funds from these grant programs to operate the City's housing . and
community development activities; and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2021, the City received notification from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), that the City had been awarded the
total sum of$2,245,387.00 in HOME-American Rescue Plan ("HOME-ARP")funds; and
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2022, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2022-31979, approving a substantial amendment to the City's FY 21 One-Year Action Plan,
to include the following HOME-ARP funding activities: 1) Rental Housing ($1,400,000.00), 2)
Supportive Services ($396,309.25), and 3) Non-profit capacity building ($112,269.35); and
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2022, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
CDBG, HOME and HOME-ARP program funds; and
WHEREAS, the resulting HOME-ARP recommendations for Supportive Services were
as follows: $46,866.00 for the Legal Services of Greater Miami - North Beach Homeless
Prevention Program and $183,801.00 for the Legal Services of Greater Miami - Eviction
Defense project; and
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2022, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2022 •
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32188, approving the One-Year Action Plan for Federal Funds for FY22, which included
providing HOME-ARP funds in the amount of $46,866.00 for the North Beach Homeless
Prevention Project and $183,801.00 for the Miami Beach Eviction Defense Project, to be
provided by Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc., as the Sub-Recipient for the Supportive
Services program category; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2022, the City executed an agreement with HUD for the
purpose of providing homelessness assistance, including the Supportive Services program, with
federal financial assistance under the HOME-ARP Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby
approve arid".authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Legal Services of
Greater Miami, Inc., as sub-recipient of the FY 22 HOME ARP funds, in the amount of
$230,667.00, for the following Supportive Services: (1) $46,866.00 for the North Beach
Homeless Prevention Program; and (2) $183,801.00 for the Eviction Defense Project, to provide
assistance to City residents who may be at risk of becoming homeless.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /6 day of '""14e44 , 2022.
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DAN GELBER, MAYOR
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: November 16, 2022
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LEGAL SERVICES
OF GREATER MIAMI, INC., AS SUB-RECIPIENT OF THE FY 22 HOME
ARP FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $230,667.00, FOR THE
FOLLOWING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: (1) $46,866.00 FOR THE NORTH
BEACH HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM; AND (2) $183,801.00 FOR
THE EVICTION DEFENSE PROJECT, TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO
CITY RESIDENTS WHO MAYBE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends approving the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) for the
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) into law, which provides funding to address the
continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, public health, State and local
governments, individuals, and businesses.
To address the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services, the City of Miami Beach
has been awarded $2,245,387 in ARP funds to be administered through HOME to perform activities
that must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of
homelessness,or in other vulnerable populations.
As an entitlement community, the City automatically qualifies for an annual allocation of federal
funding under HUD's grant programs. HUD requires each entitlement community to submit an
annual One-Year Action Plan describing how it will utilize funding and resources to address priority
needs identified in the City's Consolidated Plan. The One-Year Action Plan is a component of the
Five-Year Consolidated Plan filed with HUD. The City submitted its FY 2022 Action Plan to HUD on
July 11,2022.
As a participating jurisdiction eligible to receive HOME-ARP funds, the City is required to submit a
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan describes how we intend to distribute
the HOME-ARP funds, including how the use of these funds will address the needs of the HOME-
ARP qualifying population. On January 20, 2022, the Mayor and Commission approved resolution
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2022-31979 approving the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan as follows:
HOME-ARP Funds
Total HOME-ARP Allocation $2,245,387.00
Administrative allowance (15%) $336,808.05
Rental Housing $1,400,000
Supportive Services $396,309.60
Non-Profit Capacity Building $112,269.35
On January 24, 2022, the Administration issued a Request for Proposals (RFP)for CDBG, HOME
and HOME-ARP funds. The submission deadline was February 23, 2022. To ensure clarification
and proactively address questions relating to the completion and submission of the application, a pre-
submission meeting was held on February 2, 2022 to review the RFP with prospective applicants.
On April 21, 2022, the Administration received a proposal from Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
to increase housing stability for low to moderate-income households on Miami Beach, an initiative
sponsored by Vice-Mayor Fernandez After several discussions, it was determined that the project
would be eligible for HOME-ARP support services, as the target population would be households at-
risk of homelessness.
ANALYSIS
The Administration recommends the following allocation summary:
The City received two applications for supportive services and one application for rental housing.
The Administration is recommending funding all applications as follows:
Beneficiaries Total Funding
Affordable Housing
Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach-The 20 $1,400,000.00
Heron
Supportive Services
Legal Services of Greater Miami-North Beach 60 $46,866.00
Homeless Prevention
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Eviction Defense 340 $183,801.00
Project
Below is a summary of each project recommended for HOME-ARP funding:
Legal Services of Greater The North Beach Homelessness Prevention Project will assist
Miami-North Beach individuals and households who are homeless, at risk of
Homeless Prevention homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing direct
legal services to remove barriers to housing access and stability and
reduce homelessness in the City of Miami Beach, with a focus on
North Beach (zip code 33141).
Legal Services of Greater This program will assist low to moderate-income individuals citywide
Miami-Eviction Defense by providing legal assistance to (1) tenants in private, public, and
Project subsidized housing who are behind on rent and at risk of eviction
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and (2) tenants living in public housing who are behind on their
utilities and are at risk of losing their subsidized housing. Services
will include assistance with public benefits, tax controversies, and
consumer issues. In response to the deepening housing crisis this
program will provide services citywide, with a focus on tenants'rights
and eviction defense and will place Legal Services staff in the
community to conduct intake and client education for greater client
access. Services will be available to Miami Beach residents.
On June 22, 2022, the Mayor and Corrmission approved resolution 2022-32188 adopting the City's
One-Year Action Plan which included the budget for the above HOME-ARP funds.
Legal Services of Greater Miami will work collaboratively with the Administration to promote both
programs through various outreach events and distribution of information through our Office of
Community Services.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Allocation of HOME ARP funding in the amount of $46,866 for the North Beach Homeless
Prevention Program and $183,801 for the Eviction Defense Project.
Amount(s)/Account(s):
$ 46,866.00- 175-0530-000345-00-404-534-00-00-00-59422
$183,801.00- 175-0530-000345-00-404-534-00-00-00-59522
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approval of the FY 2022 HOME-ARP funding allocation for
the Legal Services of Greater Miami.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item,pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Housing and Community Services
Sponsor
Vice-Mayor Alex Fernandez
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