2003-25422 Reso
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2003-25422
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO RESUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS
FOR THE FOLLOWING FUNDS: 1) DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR FISCAL YEAR
2004-05 HOUSE BILL 851 WATER PROJECT
FUNDING; 2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, FOR HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION
FUNDING FOR ALTON ROAD; WHILE LEVERAGING
PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED CITY FUNDS AS
NEEDED; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE GRANTS
IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THESE APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature created a new funding process for
various types of water projects through the passage of House Bill 851 (now
Section 403.885, Florida Statutes) which provides funding for stormwater,
wastewater, surface water and other water improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, last year, the City submitted two applications to this program;
and
WHEREAS, due to the unfortunate incident of the September 11, 2001
attacks, the State Legislature pulled funding from many grant programs and
diverted them to Homeland Security needs, House Bill 851 program was one of
the programs that was not funded last year by the Florida Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the Administration proposes reapplying this year for these
funds in the amount of $5,000,000 for stormwater improvements and $1,000,000
for wastewater improvements; and
WHEREAS, this program does not require matching funds; and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2000, the City Commission approved the
selection of the Corradino Group to complete a traffic calming study for Alton
Road in response to numerous requests made residents; and
WHEREAS, Alton Road is under the control and jurisdiction of the Florida
Department of Transportation (FOOT); and
WHEREAS, the Highway Beautification Council awards grants for
landscaping projects on State Roadways, such as Alton Road; and
WHEREAS, due to the unfortunate incident of the September 11, 2001
attacks, the State Legislature pulled funding from many grant programs and
diverted them to Homeland Security, the Highway Beautification Council Grant
Program was among the programs not funded last year; and
WHEREAS, the Administration proposes resubmitting our application for
funding in the amount of $137,946 to landscape portions of the Alton Road
Corridor from Michigan Avenue to 63rd Street; and
WHEREAS, the grant, if awarded, requires a 50% local match and the
Administration has identified previously appropriated GO Bond funds as being
the funding source for the local match portion of this project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach will be responsible for the
maintenance of the landscaping as required by Florida Department Of
Transportation regulations; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA hereby authorize
the City Manager or his designee to resubmit grant applications for the following
funds: 1) Department of Environmental Protection funding for Fiscal Year 2004-
05 House Bill 851 Water Project Funds; 2) Florida Department of Transportation,
for Highway Beautification funding for Alton Road; while leveraging previously
appropriated City funds as needed; further appropriating the grants if approved
and accepted by the City and authorizing the execution of all necessary
documents related to these applications.
PASSED and ADOPTED this
10th
day of
,2003.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & lANGUAGE
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Resubmit And Accept Two (2) Grants.
Issue:
Shall the City apply for the following grants?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The Administration Requests Approval To Resubmit Applications For The Following Grant Funding: 1) The
Department Of Environmental Protection For Fiscal Year 2004-05 House Bill 851 Water Project Funds For
Citywide Stormwater And Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements; 2) Florida Department Of
Transportation, For Highway Beautification Funding For Alton Road; While Leveraging Previously
Appropriated City Funds As Needed; Further Appropriating The Grants If Approved And Accepted By The
City And Authorizing The Execution Of All Necessary Documents Related To These Applications.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Grant Name/Project Amount Match Fund Account
Funds:
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1.&.\ House Bill 851 $6,000,000 No Match Required
High1Nay .. $137,946 GO Bond Fund
Dept. Beautification .
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Judy Hoanshelt
City Manager
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AGENDA ITEM
DATE
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/2-10-03
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov
To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Date: December 10, 2003
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. GonzalaZ _____
City Manager ~ 0
A RESOLUTI OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO RESUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE
FOLLOWING FUNDS: 1) DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 HOUSE BILL 851 WATER
PROJECT FUNDING; 2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, FOR HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION FUNDING FOR
ALTON ROAD; WHILE LEVERAGING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED
CITY FUNDS AS NEEDED; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE GRANTS IF
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THESE
APPLICATIONS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1. Approval To Resubmit Applications To The Department Of Environmental
Protection For Fiscal Year 2004-05 House Bill 851 Water Project Funds For City
Proiects In The Total Amount Of $6.000.000
The Florida Legislature created a new funding process for various types of water projects
through the passage of House Bill 851 (now Section 403.885, Florida Statutes) during the
2002 session. The Bill provides funding for stormwater, wastewater, surface water and
other water improvement projects that protect public health and the environment.
Last year, the City submitted two applications in total to this program, one for Citywide
Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements in the amount of $5,000,000 and the second one
for Citywide Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in the amount of $1 ,000,000. Due
to the unfortunate incident of the September 11 , 2001 attacks, the State Legislature pulled
funding from many grant programs and diverted them to Homeland Security needs. The
House Bill 851 program was one of the programs that was not funded last year by the
Florida Legislature. Recently, the City has been contacted by the State to resubmit our
application this year.
As part of this process, the City's applications will be sponsored by representatives in the
Florida House and Senate as part of the Community Budget Issue Request process. Only
sponsored applications will be funded. The Florida Legislature will consider funding for
these projects during the 2004 session as part of the appropriations process. All
appropriations are then subject to the Governor's review. This program does not require
matching funds.
2. Approval To Resubmit A Grant Application To The Florida Department Of
Transportation For Landscapinq Funds In The Amount of $137.946 For The
Beautification Of Alton Road.
On February 21,2000, the City Commission approved the selection ofthe Corradino Group
to complete a traffic calming study for Alton Road. The Alton Road Traffic Calming Study
was prepared in response to numerous requests made over the past several years by the
Alton Road Homeowners Association. Alton Road is under the control and jurisdiction of
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and is defined as a minor arterial road,
which also serves as the City's primary hurricane evacuation route. The purpose of the
Study was to identify applicable traffic calming strategies and techniques for Alton Road,
between Michigan Avenue and Indian Creek Drive, with its main objectives being: 1) to
reduce the occurrence of speeding, therefore enhancing the neighborhood's livability; 2) to
assess the implication of using traffic calming measures on the corridor, given its function
as an arterial roadway and hurricane evacuation route; 3) to assess the probable impacts
of Alton Road traffic calming on the adjacent roadways; and 4) to provide the City with
recommendations as to the implementation of a successful traffic calming plan. The
Council awards grants for landscaping projects on State Roadways, such as Alton Road.
Due to the unfortunate incident of the September 11,2001 attacks, the State Legislature
pulled funding from many grant programs and diverted them to Homeland Security. The
Highway Beautification Council Grant Program was among the programs not funded last
year. The City has now been contacted by Florida regarding the 2004 funding process, and
advised to resubmit our application.
The application is for funding in the amount of$137,946 to landscape portions of the Alton
Road Corridor from Michigan Avenue to 63rd Street. The grant, if awarded, requires a 50%
local match. The Administration has identified previously appropriated GO Bond funds as
being the funding source for the local match portion of this project. The City of Miami
Beach will be responsible for the maintenance of the landscaping as required by FDOT
regulations. The City has already completed landscaping construction drawings for the
grant application and the item was presented to and approved by the General Obligation
Bond Oversight Committee on Monday, October 8, 2001.
Therefore, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve a
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to resubmit the following
applications for grant funds to: 1) Department Of Environmental Protection For Fiscal Year
2004-05 House Bill 851 Water Project Funding; and, 2) Florida Department Of
Transportation for funding in the amount of $137,946 for the beautification of Alton Road,
to be matched General Obligation Bond Funding.
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