2003-25137 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-25137
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE CITY'S YEAR 2004 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
WHEREAS, the City must avail itself of all potential sources of funds; and
WHEREAS, Federal legislation may need to be enacted to protect and enhance the
City's interests; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that the City's legislative consultant is aware of, and has
a list of, City priorities; and
WHEREAS, the City's Federal legislative team has met with the Mayor, City
Commissioners, and the Administration relative to the City's needs and priorities with
regard to the Year 2004 Federal Legislative Agenda; and
WHEREAS, the City's Federal legislative team has also met with City Department
heads and staff to ascertain their needs; and
WHEREAS, the City's numerous Federal-level needs have been assessed and
prioritized to produce the most effective use of its legislative team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the recommended
Federal Legislative Priorities for the Year 2004 Federal Legislative Agenda be approved. as
more specifically set forth in the attached Exhibit A.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 26th
day of February
,2003.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO
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FY 2004 Federal Agenda for the City of Miami Beach
ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS BILL
1. Beach Renourishment and Erosion Control
< Emergency Sand Needs & Long Term Sand Source Problem
< Support for Dade County Request of Ongoing Beach Renourishment Activities
TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS BILL
1. Atlantic Corridor Greenway Network
< The Atlantic Corridor Greenway Network will create, within Miami Beach, an
alternative transportation network comprised of a citywide system of continuous off-
road bicycle/pedestrian trails, which will interconnect with key transit sites, an
intermodal transit center, local circulator service as well as the regional transit
system, business and commercial districts, cultural/ tourism centers, residential
neighborhoods, parking facilities, parks and the beaches.
2. Intermodal Transit Center/Bus Capital
< The City of Miami Beach is requesting a specific set-aside through the
Transportation Appropriations Bill's Bus and Bus Facilities Account for an Intermodal
Transit Station and Bus Capital.
VAlHUD APPROPRIATIONS BILL
EPA Reauest
1. Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements
< The City is seeking assistance in the rehabilitation and restoration of their existing
stormwater infrastructure.
EDI Reauests
1. Atlantic Corridor Greenway Network
< The Atlantic Corridor Greenway Network will create, within Miami Beach, an
alternative transportation network comprised of a citywide system of continuous off-
road bicycle/pedestrian trails, which will interconnect with key transit sites, an
intermodal transit center, local circulator service as well as the regional transit
system, business and commercial districts, cultural! tourism centers, residential
neighborhoods, parking facilities, parks and the beaches.
2. North Beach Cultural Facility
< The City is seeking funds to rehabilitate this aging movie theater so that it may serve
as a venue for cultural and non-profit institutions, functionally interacting with the
North Shore Youth Center,
LABORlHHS AND INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS BILLS
1. Art Deco District Restoration
< The City is seeking funding through the Save America's Treasures program for the
renovation of Old City Hall, the 10th Street Auditorium, Colony Theater, Lummus
Park, or other City historic restoration projects in the National Register District.
2. Cultural Arts Initiative
< The City seeks funding to support programming and training opportunities for
performing and visual arts organizations in Miami Beach, with emphasis on museum,
educational and minority programming.
TEA-21 RE-AUTHORIZATION
1. Atlantic Corridor Greenway Network
< The Atlantic Corridor Greenway Network will create, within Miami Beach, an
alternative transportation network comprised of a citywide system of continuous off-
road bicycle/pedestrian trails, which will interconnect with key transit sites, an
intermodal transit center, local circulator service as well as the regional transit
system, business and commercial districts, cultural/ tourism centers, residential
neighborhoods, parking facilities, parks and the beaches.
2. Intermodal Transit Center/Bus Capital
< The City of Miami Beach is requesting a specific set-aside through the
Transportation Appropriations Bill's Bus and Bus Facilities Account for an Intermodal
Transit Station and Bus Capital.
GRANT CAMPAIGNS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
MONITOR EDUCATION FUNDING PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission approving the City's 2004 Federal Legislative Agenda,
Issue:
Shall the City identify legislative and funding initiatives to pursue during the 2004 Congressional Session?
Item SummarY/Recommendation:
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the attached list of Federal Legislative
Priorities.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Source of
Funds:
Amount
Approved
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Finance Dept.
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Economic Development - Kevin Crowder
AssIstant City Manager
City Manager
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www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
From:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M, GOnzalez~ . /'_ ~
City Manager if ~ r
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S 2004
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
Date: February 26, 2003
To:
Subject:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the Resolution.
ANALYSIS:
On February 6 and 7, 2003, the City's Federal Lobbyists (Jorden Burt) met with the Mayor,
City Commissioners, and Administrative staff to discuss the Legislative Priorities for the
2004 Federal Legislative Agenda,
The proposed list of priorities for the 2004 Congressional Session was compiled by the
City's Federal Lobbyists, the Office of the Mayor and City Commission and the City
Administration and is attached. The proposed agenda continues to include Beach
Renourishment, Transportation, and Greenway initiatives, and has been expanded to
include items related to Homeless, Infrastructure and Cultural initiatives.
The City's Federal Lobbyists will continue to work with the City's Grant's Management
Office in the pursuit of additional funding, especially as it relates to Homeland Security.
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution.
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