2004-25712 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25712
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT GRANT
APPLICATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING FUNDING AGENCIES: 1)
FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$200,000, FOR RENOVATIONS TO MUSS PARK; 2) FLORIDA
RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR
FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000, FOR
RENOVATIONS TO NORMANDY PARK; AND 3)
RETROACTIVELY TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF HOMELESSNESS
FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,000, FOR
FUNDING FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION ACTIVITIES; 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 Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) is a
competitive program which provides grants to local government entities for acquisition and
development of land for public outdoor recreation use, and The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) administers the FRDAP program; and
WHEREAS, grantees have three years in which to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes applying to FRDAP for funding to renovate Muss Park; and
WHEREAS, the grant requires matching funds; the Administration proposes using 1995
Parks Bond funds and General Obligation Bond funds as a match; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes applying to FRDAP for funding to renovate Normandy
Park; and
WHEREAS, the grant requires matching funds; the Administration proposes using 1995
Parks Bond funds and General Obligation Bond funds as a match; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the grant regulations, each grantee may have a total of three (3)
active projects; and
WHEREAS, the deadline for the FRDAP grant application submittals is November 12,
2004; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Children and Families, through its Request for Proposal
for Federal Emergency Shelter funds, provides funding for organizations to improve the
quality and quantity of services to homeless persons in the State of Florida through homeless
prevention activities; and
WHEREAS, the City is applying for funding, in the amount of $36,000, to provide
emergency rent assistance to families and individuals at risk of homelessness; and
WHEREAS, matching funds will be provided by the City's General Fund, Miami-Dade
County Homeless Trust funds and Resort Tax funding; and
WHEREAS, the deadline for receipt of these proposals was September 23, 2004,
therefore, the Administration is requesting retroactive approval for this grant submittal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH that the Mayor and City Commission
hereby authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit grant applications to the
following funding agencies: 1) Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program for
funding, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for renovations to Muss Park; 2) Florida
Recreation Development Assistance Program for funding, in an amount not to exceed
$200,000, for renovations to Normandy Park; and 3) retroactively to the State of Florida
Department of Children and Families, Office of Homelessness for funding, in an amount not
to exceed $36,000 for funding for homeless prevention activities; 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 13th
day of October
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For And AccepUSupport The Following Three (3) Grant
Applications.
Issue:
I Shall the City Apply And AccepUSupport The Following Grants?
Item Summa IRecommendation:
The Administration Requests Approval To Authorize The City manager Or His Designee To Submit Grant
Applications For The Following Funds: 1) Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Funds In An
Amount Not To Exceed $200,000 For Renovations To Muss Park; 2) Florida Recreation Development Assistance
Program Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $200,000 For Renovations To Normandy Park; And, 3)
Retroactively To The State Of Florida Department Of Children And Families, Office Of Homelessness Funds In An
Amount Not To Exceed $36,000 For Funding For Homeless Prevention Activities; While Leveraging Previously
Appropriated City Funds As Needed; Further Appropriating The Grants If Approved And Accepted By The City And
Authorizin The Execution Of All Necessa Document Related To These A Iication
Financial Information:
Source of Grant Name/Project Grant Match Amount/Source
Matching Amount
Funds: 1-FRDAP/Muss Park $200,000 1995 Parks Bond/GO Bond Funds
Match Amount: $200,000
2-FRDAP/Normandy Park $200,000 1995 Parks Bond/GO Bond Funds
10 Match Amount: $200,000
3- StateESG $36,000 General Funds/MDC Homeless
. Horneless Prevention TrusUResort Tax: $440,000
FInance
Dept.
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin :
Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Manager, Office of Budget and Performance Improvement
Si n-Offs:
Department Director
Assistant City Manager
City Manager
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us
To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Date: October 13, 2004
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~ ~
City Manager o. U
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE
FOLLOWING FUNDING AGENCIES: 1) FLORIDA RECREATION
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 FOR RENOVATIONS TO MUSS
PARK; 2) FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000
FOR RENOVATIONS TO NORMANDY PARK; AND, 3) RETROACTIVELY
TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND
FAMILIES, OFFICE OF HOMELESSNESS FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $36,000 FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION ACTIVITIES;
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 DOCUMENT RELATED TO THESE APPLICATIONS
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1) Approval to submit a qrant application to the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Florida Recreation Development Assistance Proqram
(FRDAP) for fundinq in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for renovations to Muss
Park.
The Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) is a competitive
program which provides grants to local government entities for acquisition and
development of land for public outdoor recreation use. The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) administers the FRDAP program. FRDAP funds are
distributed as reimbursement grants by the Departments, and, if awarded, grantees have
three years in which to complete the project.
Commission Memorandum
October 13, 2004
Page 2
The City of Miami Beach proposes applying to FRDAP for funds to renovate Muss Park.
The grant requires matching funds; the Administration proposes using 1995 Parks Bond
funds and General Obligation Bond funds as a matching.
2) Approval to submit a qrant application to the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Florida Recreation Development Assistance Proqram
(FRDAP) for fundinq in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for renovations to Normandv
Park.
The Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) is a competitive
program which provides grants to local government entities for acquisition and
development of land for public outdoor recreation use. The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) administers the FRDAP program. FRDAP funds are
distributed as reimbursement grants by the Departments, and, if awarded the grant,
grantees have three years in which to complete the project.
The City of Miami Beach proposes applying to FRDAP for funding to renovate Normandy
Park. The grant requires matching funds; the Administration proposes using 1995 Parks
Bond funds and General Obligation Bond funds as a matching.
Pursuant to the grant regulations, each grantee may have a total of three (3) active
projects.
3) Retroactive approval to submit a qrant application to the State of Florida, Department
of Children and Families, Office of Homelessness for fundinq in an amount not to
exceed $36,000 for homeless prevention activities
The Department of Children and Families through its Request for Proposal for Federal
Emergency Shelter funds provides funding for organizations to improve the quality and
quantity of services to homeless persons in the State of Florida through homeless
prevention activities. These funds are available as a result of Federal Emergency Shelter
Grant funds awarded to the State of Florida in 2004,
The City of Miami Beach is applying for funding in the amount of $36,000 to provide
emergency rent assistance to families and individuals at risk of homeless ness, and to
provide deposit funds to formerly homeless individuals transitioning from emergency
shelter to permanent housing.
Matching funds will be provided by the City's General Fund, Miami-Dade County Homeless
Trust funds and Resort Tax funding. The deadline for receipt of these proposals was
September 23, 2004. The Administration is requesting retroactive approval for this grant
submittal.
Commission Memorandum
October 13, 2004
Page 3
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit grant applications to
the following funding agencies: 1) Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
for funding in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for renovations to Muss Park; 2) Florida
Recreation Development Assistance Program for funding in an amount not to exceed
$200,000 for renovations to Normandy Park; and, 3) retroactively to the State of Florida
Department of Children and Families, Office of Homelessness for funding in an amount not
to exceed $36,000 for funding for homeless prevention activities; 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 document related
to these applications.
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