Resolution 2022-32428 }
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32428
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING (AND, AS
TO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING) THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO APPLY
FOR, AND ACCEPT FUNDING, EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR
AGREEMENTS, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING RECEIVED BY THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANTS,
PROGRAMS, AND AGREEMENTS: 1) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, THROUGH FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT, FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE,PROGRAM, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $840,000; 2) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY, THROUGH FLORIDA DIVISION,OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT, FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUILDING RESILIENT
INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITIES PROGRAM; IN • THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $46.1 MILLION; 3) SEA TURTLE
CONSERVANCY, SEA TURTLE GRANTS PROGRAM, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,600; AND 4) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, STRENGTHENING MOBILITY; REVOLUTIONIZING
TRANSPORTATION GRANTS PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $764,000; AND 5) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, THROUGH FLORIDA .DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT, HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM, 'IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$1,520,000; AND 6) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION, 'COUNTY INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$1,650,000.
WHEREAS, the City Administration applies for•grants and external funding from outside
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to •apply for a grant in the
approximate amount of from $840,000 from U.S. Department•of Homeland Security, .Federal
Emergency Management Agency, through Florida 'Division of Emergency Management for the
Fiscal Year 2022 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program,'the details of which are set forth in the
Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution;and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests 'approval to apply for a grant in the
approximate amount of from $46.1 Million from U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, through Florida Division of Emergency Management for the
Fiscal Year 2022 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program, the details of which'
are set forth in the Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; including City
matching funds in the approximate amount of$15.2 Million which will be subject to appropriation
in a future capital budget process; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for a grant in the
approximate amount of $25,600 from Sea Turtle Conservancy, Sea Turtle Grants Program, the
details of which are set forth in the Commission Memorandum'accompanying this Resolution;
including City matching funds in the approximate amount of$10,000 from account number 199-
0830-000362-29-402-515-00-00-00-52419; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for a grant in the
approximate amount of$764,000 from U.S. Department of Transportation, Strengthening Mobility
and Revolutionizing Transportation Grants Program, the details of which are set forth in the
Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and
WHERAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for a grant in the
approximate amount of $1,520,000 from Florida Division of Emergency Management, Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program, the details of which are set forth in the Commission Memorandum
accompanying this Resolution; including City matching funds in the approximate amount of
$504,000, which will be subject to appropriation in a future capital budget process; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for a grant in the
approximate amount of$1650,000 from Florida Department of Transportation, County Incentive
Grant Program, the details of which are set forth in the Commission Memorandum accompanying
this Resolution; including City matching funds in the approximate amount of $1,650,000 from
account numbers 187-9615-069357-30-410-522-00-00-00-21014; 171-9615-069357-00-410-
530-00-00-00-21014; and 106-9615-069357-00-410-530-00-00-00-21014.
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 approve and authorize (and, as to certain agreements, retroactively approve
and authorize) the City Manager, or her designee, to apply for, and accept funding, execute any
and all documents or agreements, and appropriate funding received by the City of Miami Beach
in connection with following grants, programs, and agreements: 1) U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, through Florida Division of Emergency
Management for the Fiscal Year 2022 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program, in the approximate
amount of$840,000; 2)U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management
Agency, through Florida Division of Emergency Management for the Fiscal Year 2022 Building
Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program, in the approximate amount of$46.1 Million 3)
Sea Turtle Conservancy, Sea Turtle Grants Program, in the approximate amount of$25,600; 4)
U.S. Department of Transportation, Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation
Grants Program, in the approximate amount of $764,000; 5) U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, through Florida Division of Emergency Management, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program,
in the approximate amount of $1,520,000, and 6) Florida Department of Transportation, County
Incentive Grant Program, in the approximate amount of$1,650,000.�
PASSED and ADOPTED this iy day of Dt f ermfQ f , 2022.
ATTEST:
DEC 1 6 2022
Dan Gelber, Mayor
Rafael 74. anado, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: December 14, 2022
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING (AND, AS
TO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING) THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO APPLY
FOR, AND ACCEPT FUNDING, EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR
AGREEMENTS, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING RECEIVED BY THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANTS,
PROGRAMS, AND AGREEMENTS: 1) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, THROUGH FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT, FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $840,000; 2) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY, THROUGH FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT, FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUILDING RESILIENT
INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITIES PROGRAM; IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $46.1 MILLION; 3) SEA TURTLE
CONSERVANCY, SEA TURTLE GRANTS PROGRAM, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,600; AND 4) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, STRENGTHENING MOBILITY; REVOLUTIONIZING
TRANSPORTATION GRANTS PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $764,000; AND 5) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, THROUGH FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT, HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1,520,000; AND 6) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION, COUNTY INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$1,650,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City of Miami Beach applies for various grants and funding allocations from external
agencies and organizations. Information regarding the projects and funding sources is included
in the Analysis section of this Agenda Item.
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ANALYSIS
1. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Federal Emergency Management Agency. through
Florida Division of Emergency Management for the Fiscal Year 2022 Flood Mitigation
Assistance Program. in the approximate amount of $840.000 for Residential Structure
Elevation.
FEMA's Flood Mitigation.Assistance (FMA) grant program provides funds to state, local, tribal,
and territorial governments to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings
insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). For Fiscal Year 2022, FEMA will
distribute up to $800 million. Awards made under this funding opportunity will be funded, in
whole or in part,with funds appropriated by the Bipartisan I nfrastructure Law
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of$840,000 for
a proposed mitigation project that will elevate two residential structures to a minimum of 2.5 feet
above the base flood elevation. Both homes are insured through the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP). The proposed project directly aligns with the Miami-Dade Whole Community
Hazard Mitigation Plan. The proposed residential elevation project is a component of the City's
Private Property Adaptation (PPA) Program. Matching funds will be provided by the
homeowners. The City of Miami Beach has no match obligation.
2. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Federal Emergency Management Agency. through
Florida Division of Emergency Management for the Fiscal Year 2022 Building Resilient
Infrastructure and Communities Program. in the approximate amount of $46.1 Million for North
Beach Town Center Neighborhood Resilience Project.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides federal funds for the Building
Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program to state, local, tribal, and
territorial governments for hazard mitigation activities, including capacity and capability activity
types and hazard mitigation projects. For Fiscal Year 2022, FEMA will distribute up to $2.295
billion for the BRIC program. Awards made under this funding opportunity will be funded, in
whole or in part,with funds appropriated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of$46.1 Million
for construction of the North Beach Town Center Neighborhood Resilience project. The
neighborhood adaptation project will transform the hub of North Beach into a resilient, vibrant,
and dynamic town center by implementing robust flood mitigation infrastructure. Matching funds
in the approximate amount of $15.2 million will be subject to appropriation in a future capital
budget process.
3. Sea Turtle Conservancy. Sea Turtle Grants Program. in the approximate amount of$25.600
for Turtle Friendly Lighting Educational Campaign.
Funded by a portion of revenues from Florida's Sea Turtle Specialty License Plate, the Sea
Turtle Grants Program distributes funds each year to support sea turtle research, conservation
and education programs that benefit Florida sea turtles. Approximately 70% of the funding
generated by sales of the tag goes to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's
Marine Turtle Protection Program to support research and management activities related to sea
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turtles. Approximately 30% is distributed to the Sea Turtle Grants Program. The Sea Turtle
Grants Program is administered by the non-profit Sea Turtle Conservancy.
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of $25,600 for
an educational campaign and event on turtle friendly lighting. The campaign will improve
localized efforts, address concerns about turtle disorientations, emphasize the harmful effects
of artificial light on sea turtles, and provide suggestions to reduce the impact. Matching funds in
the amount of $10,000 is available from account number 199-0830-000362-29-402-515-00-00-
00-52419.
4. U.S. Department of Transportation. Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation
Grants Program. in the approximate amount of$763.000 for Intelligent Transportation Systems.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing
Transportation (SMART)discretionary grant program with $100 million appropriated annually for
Fiscal Years 2022-2026. The SMART program was established to provide grants to eligible
public sector agencies to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart
community technologies and systems in order to improve transportation efficiency and safety.
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the amount of$763,000 for an Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS) feasibility project. The funds would be used to assess the
feasibility of leveraging current and future ITS projects within the City to create a Connected
Vehicle (CV)platform capable of supporting the City's unique population and demands. The CV
platform would consider ways to integrate pedestrian safety improvements, event management
protocols, and advanced signal timing strategies within an existing ITS network. No match is
required for this grant.
5. Florida Division of Emergency Management. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. in the
approximate amount of$1.520.000 for Police Headquarters Facility Garage.
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is authorized by Section 404 of the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It is a partnership that is designed to
assist states, local governments, private non-profit organizations and Indian Tribes in
implementing long-term hazard mitigation measures following a major disaster declaration.
Although the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is federally funded, the program is administered
by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM). The process of selecting eligible
mitigation projects to be submitted for funding consideration has been delegated to each
county's Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group (LMSWG) in accordance with 27P-22 of the
Florida Administrative Code. FDEM has announced the availability of the HMGP Post-Fire
grant, authorized by Section 20602 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018.
The City Administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of $1,520,000
for the existing Miami Beach Police Department Headquarters facility. The improvements will
mitigate current flooding issues at the garage level and will propose retention of runoff onsite for
the overall site to meet current South Florida Water Management District and City of Miami
Beach flood standards. Matching funds in the approximate amount of $504,000 will be subject
to appropriation in a future capital budget process.
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6. Florida Department of Transportation. County Incentive Grant Program. in the approximate
amount of$1.650,000 for the Alton Road Shared Use Path.
The County Incentive Grant Program provides grants to counties to improve transportation
facilities located on the State Highway System or to relieve traffic congestion on the State
Highway System. To be eligible for consideration, the project must be consistent, to the
maximum extent feasible, with local metropolitan planning organization plans (Transportation
Planning Organization (TPO)and local government comprehensive plans).
The Administration is applying for grant funding in the amount of $1,650,000 for a bicycle-
pedestrian shared use path (SUP) that will run along the east side of Alton Road between
Chase Avenue and N. Michigan Avenue,. It will consist of protected bi-directional bicycle lanes
and a sidewalk on the east side of the road. The SUP will be adjacent to the Miami Beach Golf
Course. The project encourages mode shift and increases safety for cyclists and pedestrians,
and access to transit will be improved. Matching funds in the approximate amount of$1,650,000
are available from account numbers 187-9615-069357-30-410-522-00-00-00-21014; 171-
9615-069357-00-410-530-00-00-00-21014; and 106-9615-069357-00-410-530-00-00-00-
21014.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
In the 2022 Resident Survey, 38% of resident respondents stated that the City's "efforts to
manage stormwater drainage and flooding" are either"good" or"excellent".
In the 2022 Resident Survey, 81% of resident respondents stated that they are "concerned or
dissatisfied"with"pedestrian safety"when crossing the street at an intersection.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Based. on the stated analysis, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission adopt the Resolution appropriating funding and approving and authorizing the City
Manager or her designee to apply for and accept funds and execute all documents or
agreements in connection with these grants, award programs and funding requests.
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
Prosperity - Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts, culture, and quality
entertainment destination.
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