Resolution 2021-31726 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31726
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING FUNDING, AND APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING (AND, AS TO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS RETROACTIVELY
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING) THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE
TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING (INCLUDING MATCHING FUNDS
AND ANY RELATED CITY EXPENSES) AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING
GRANTS, PROGRAMS AND AGREEMENTS: 1) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
LAW ENFORCEMENT, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANTS,
FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2020 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, COUNTYWIDE SOLICITATION, IN
THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $10,000; 2) THE JORGE M. PEREZ
FAMILY FOUNDATION AT THE MIAMI FOUNDATION, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $250,000; 3) THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
MAYORS 2021 CITY CATALYST GRANT PROGRAM IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1,500; AND, 4) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $128,000.
WHEREAS, the City Administration applies for grants and external funding from outside
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for funding for funds, in the
amount of approximately $10,000 from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Office of
Criminal Justice Grants, Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant Program Countywide (JAGC) Solicitation. The details of which are as follows:
• The Florida Department of Law Enforcement(FDLE) has received an award from the U.S.
Department of Justice for the Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Countywide Program (JAGC). FDLE will distribute these funds in
accordance with the JAG Countywide provisions of the Florida Administrative Code for
use by all units of government within Miami-Dade County. The JAGC program provides
funds to support multiple components of the criminal justice system including, but not
limited to law enforcement programs, mental health programs and planning, evaluation
and technology improvement programs; the funds may be used for training, equipment,
supplies and other eligible purpose areas.
• The City Administration is requesting funding, in the approximate amount of$10,000, for
the Police Department's Officer Safety and Wellness Program.
• Matching funds are not required for this grant.
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for funding, in the
approximate amount of$250,000, from The Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation, Perez CreARTE
Grant Program at The Miami Foundation, the details of which are as follows:
• The Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation was launched in 2015
and provides funding for programs and organizations focused on arts and culture, health
and well-being, education, the environment and economic development.
• The City created the STEAM Plus program in 2018 to engage students in STEAM via the
arts. The STEAM Plus Program partners with local cultural institutions to engage students
in STEAM as part of curriculums in local public schools. The Administration isapplying to
the Perez CreARTE grant program for $250,000 in grant funds to expand existing
services/programs:and increase organizational capacity of the STEAM Plus program. If
awarded, the grant would be a significant boost to the continued efforts by The Bass and
the City to expand the program to a new level each year.
• The grant does not require matching funds.
WHEREAS, the.City Administration requests approval to apply for funds, in approximate
amount of $1,500 from The Florida League of Mayors 2021 City Catalyst.Grants Program. The
details of which are as follows:
• The Florida League of.Mayors.serves as an incubator for ideas to address issues facing
Florida's municipalities. Business Watch is a business league committed to public policy
for Florida's economy..The Florida.League.of Mayors and Business Watch have teamed
upto offer the annual City Catalyst Grants program. The program supports projects or
initiativesthat help build community and/or enhance the lives.of municipal residents. All
applications must come from a current member of the Florida League of Mayors.
• The. City is applying for funding in the amount of $1,500 to :support the Community
Emergency Response Team(CERT) program. CERT members are trained to support-the
City's Emergency Operation.Areas during times of activation, they provide critical support
to first responders, provide assistance to victims and organize spontaneousvolunteers at
a disaster site. If awarded,_grant funds will be used to purchase equipment for the.CERT
program.
• This grant does not require matching funds:
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval .to apply for funds, in the
approximate amount of$128,000,from the Florida Department of Transportation, Public Transit
Service Development.Program. The details ofwhich are as follows:
• The proposed project will provide an eco-friendly on-demand transit solution for the Middle
Beach community which is not currently served by the Miami Beach Trolley or Miami-Dade
County Bus service. The service offers first/last mile connectivity to transit stops and hubs
that are.served by Miami Beach trolley service and Miami-Dade.County buses.
• Based on the 2019 Resident Survey, 63% of residents use their automobile as a primary
mode of transportation for trips within Miami Beach. While many residents use the.City's
trolley service and 75% of residents surveyed are satisfied with the service, there is a need
to provide first mile/last mile connectivity particularly in areas that are not served by the
trolley service. This on-demand transit service is an efficient solution to a first/last mile
connection problem for the Middle Beach community by scheduling trips based on daily
demand. It is important to mention that the existing Miami-Dade County Route 115 is the
only route currently serving the area. The County is planning to eliminate this route due to
low ridership as part.of the proposed Better Bus Network. Therefore, this area will be
highly impacted in terms of transit accessibility and connectivity, which means that
continuation of the on-demand transit service will have a positive impact to mobility in the
community.
• The City is requesting $128,000 in operating funds. The grant requires matching funds in
the amount of$128,000 which is available in Account No. 106-9615-000349-30-403-529-
00-00-00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby appropriate funding, and approve and authorize (and, as to certain
agreements retroactively approve and authorize)the City Manager, or her designee, to apply for,
accept and appropriate funding (including matching funds and any related City expenses), and to
execute any and all documents or agreements in connection with the following grants, programs,
and agreements: 1) Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Office of Criminal Justice Grants,
Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, Countywide
Solicitation, in the approximate amount of$10,000; 2) The Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation at
the Miami Foundation, in the approximate amount of$250,000; 3)The Florida League Of Mayors
2021 City Catalyst Grant Program in the approximate amount of $1,500; and, 4) Florida
Department of Transportation, Public Transit Service Development Program in the approximate
amount of$128,000.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 01.3 day of Jung , 2021.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: June 23, 2021
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING FUNDING, AND
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING (AND, AS TO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS
RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING) THE CITY
MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING
(INCLUDING MATCHING FUNDS AND ANY RELATED CITY EXPENSES),
AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANTS, PROGRAMS, AND
AGREEMENTS: 1) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT,
OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANTS, FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2020
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM,
COUNTYWIDE SOLICITATION, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$10,000; 2) THE JORGE M. PEREZ FAMILY FOUNDATION AT THE MIAMI
FOUNDATION, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $250,000; 3) THE
FLORIDA LEAGUE OF MAYORS 2021 CITY CATALYST GRANT PROGRAM
IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1,500; AND, 4) FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$128,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City of Miami Beach applies for grant funds for new or existing city projects. Details of the
funding sources and projects are included in the Analysis section of this Agenda Item.
ANALYSIS
1 . Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Office of Criminal Justice Grants. Federal Fiscal
Year 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Countywide (JAGC)
Solicitation, in the approximate amount of $10.000 for the Police Department Officer Wellness
Program.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has received an award from the U.S.
Department of Justice for the Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Countywide Program (JAGC). FDLE will distribute these funds in
accordance with the JAG Countywide provisions of the Florida Administrative Code for use by
all units of government within Miami-Dade County. The JAGC program provides funds to
support multiple components of the criminal justice system including, but, not limited to law
enforcement programs, mental health programs and planning, evaluation and technology
improvement programs; the funds may be used for training, equipment, supplies and other
eligible purpose areas.
The City Administration is requesting funding, in the approximate amount of $10,000, for the
Police Department's Officer Safety and Wellness Program. Matching funds are not required for
this grant.
2 . The Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation. Perez CreARTE Grant Program at The Miami
Foundation in the approximate amount of$250.000 for the City's STEAM Plus program.
The Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation was launched in 2015 and
provides funding for programs and organizations focused on arts and culture, health and well-
being, education, the environment and economic development.
The City created the STEAM Plus program in 2018 to engage students in STEAM via the
arts. The STEAM Plus Program partners with local cultural institutions to engage students in
STEAM as part of curriculums in local public schools. The Administration is applying to the
Perez CreARTE grant program for $250,000 in grant funds to expand existing
services/programs and increase organizational capacity of the STEAM Plus program. If
awarded, the grant would be a significant boost to the continued efforts by The Bass and the
City to expand the program to a new level each year. This grant does not require matching funds.
3 . The Florida League of Mayors 2021 City Catalyst Grant Program in the approximate
amount of$1,500.
The Florida League of Mayors serves as an incubator for ideas to address issues facing
Florida's municipalities. Business Watch is a business league committed to public policy for
Florida's economy. The Florida League of Mayors and Business Watch have teamed up to
offer the annual City Catalyst Grants program. The program supports projects or initiatives that
help build community and/or enhance the lives of municipal residents. All applications must
come from a current member of the Florida League of Mayors.
The City is applying for funding in the amount of $1,500 to support the Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) program. CERT members are trained to support the City's
Emergency Operation Areas during times of activation, they provide critical support to first
responders, provide assistance to victims and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster
site. If awarded, grant funds will be used to purchase equipment for the CERT program. This
grant does not require matching funds.
4 . Florida Department of Transportation. Public Transit Service Development Program in the
approximate amount of$128.000 for the Middle Beach On-Demand Transit Service(Freebee).
The proposed project will provide an eco-friendly on-demand transit solution for the Middle Beach
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community which is not currently served by the Miami Beach Trolley or Miami-Dade County Bus
service. The service offers first/last mile connectivity to transit stops and hubs that are served by
Miami Beach trolley service and Miami-Dade County buses.
Based on the 2019 Resident Survey, 63% of residents use their automobile as a primary mode
of transportation for trips within Miami Beach. While many residents use the City's trolley service
and 75% of residents surveyed are satisfied with the service, there is a need to provide first
mile/last mile connectivity particularly in areas that are not served by the trolley service. This on-
demand transit service is an efficient solution to a first/last mile connection problem for the
Middle Beach community by scheduling trips based on daily demand. It is important to mention
that the existing Miami-Dade County Route 115 is the only route currently serving the area. The
County is planning to eliminate this route due to low ridership as part of the proposed Better Bus
Network. Therefore, this area will be highly impacted in terms of transit accessibility and
connectivity, which means that continuation of the on-demand transit service will have a positive
impact to mobility in the community.
The City is requesting $128,000 in operating funds. The grant requires matching funds in the
amount of$128,000 which is available in Account No. 106-9615-000349-30-403-529-00-00-00.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
The Quality of Police Services was rated as the most Important Service for the City to provide.
CONCLUSION
Based on the aforestated analysis, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission adopt the Resolution appropriating funding and approving and authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to apply for and accept funds and execute all documents or
agreements in connection with the grants, award programs and funding requests.
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
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
Prosperity - Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts, culture, and quality
entertainment destination.
Legislative Tracking
Grants and Intergovernmental Affairs
ATTACHMENTS:
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❑ Resolution
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