2009-27026 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2009-27026
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE APPROVAL TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING AMERICAN
RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING
AS NECESSARY: 1) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT FUNDS FOR CITY'S RIGHT-
OF-WAY AND BRIDGES PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,128,921; 2)
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION FUNDS FOR CITY TRANSIT PROJECTS, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,900,000;. 3) US DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $467,896;
4) US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $715,418;
5) BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, FOR FUNDING IN
THE AMOUNT OF $473,477 FOR THE CITY'S PUBLIC SAFETY
PROGRAMS; 6)STATE AND TRIBAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS THROUGH
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,
CLEAN WATER AND DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING LOAN
FUNDS FOR THE CITY'S DRINKING WATER AND STORMWATER
PROJECTS, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,000,000; 7)
STATE AND TRIBAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS THROUGH THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, NON POINT
SOURCE PROGRAM FOR THE CITY'S DRINKING WATER AND
STORMWATER PROJECTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$33,000,000; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE ABOVE FUNDS, IF
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THESE
APPLICATIONS.
WHEREAS, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery
Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009 with the purpose of
creating and saving jobs, jumpstarting the economy, and laying the foundation for a
robust and sustainable 21St century economy; and
WHEREAS, the Act includes measures to modernize the nation's infrastructure,
enhance America's energy independence, expand educational opportunities, increase
access to health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need; and
WHEREAS, Recover Act funds are being distributed through existing funding
programs through the following three categories: funds allocated as formula grants
directly to local or regional entities; funds allocated to the states for discretionary pass-
through or competitive grants; funds to be distributed at the Federal level through a grant
competitive process; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has acted quickly to apply for funding as
announcements are made by the different federal agencies and departments, and
funding announcements and guidelines will continue to be released over the next few
months; and
WHEREAS, the Administration will continue to pursue additional programs under
the Recovery Act as funding and guidelines are released; and
WHEREAS, at this time, the Administration has identified and is in the process of
applying for the following Recovery Act funds:
1. Hiahway Infrastructure Investment in the amount of $2,128,921 -Department of
Transportation funds through the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
process for bridge repairs on Henedon, Sunset 1, and Sunset 2 bridges, as well
as milling and resurfacing on Indian Creek Drive and Dickens Avenue.
2. Transit in an amount not to exceed $1,900,000 -Department of Transportation
for Federal Transit Administration funds for the City's transit projects.
3. Community Development Block Grants in the amount of $467,896 - US
Department of Housing and Urban Development funds through the Community
Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) to create suitable living
environments, provide decent affordable housing, and create economic
opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income.
4. Homelessness Prevention Funds in the amount of $715,418
US Department of Housing and Urban Development funds have been announced
through the Homelessness Prevention Fund to prevent individuals and families
from becoming homeless and help those experiencing homelessness to be
quickly re-housed and stabilized.
5. Byrne Justice Assistance Grants in the amount of $473,477
US Department of Justice funds through the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
funds have been announced for state and local initiatives, technical assistance,
training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, information
systems for criminal justice and criminal justice-related research.
6. State and Tribal Assistance Grants: State Clean Water and Drinking Water
Revolving Loan Funds (SRLF) in an amount not to exceed $55 000 000 -
Recovery Act funds will be sub-allocated to municipalities by the state using
existing SRLF guidelines. The Administration will continue all efforts to access
drinking water and Stormwater project funds through these programs; however,
these program are weighted heavily in favor of small cities (less than 10,000),
and communities with documented acute public health risks.
7. Sate and Tribal Assistance Grants: 319 Non Point Source Grant Program in an
amount not to exceed $33,000,000 -The City has also submitted stormwater
infrastructure projects to the 319 Non Point Source grant program, which will also
receive a limited amount of Recovery Act funds.
WHEREAS, in addition to the programs listed above, the Administration intends
to apply for funding to all programs for which the city is eligible; and
WHEREAS, the following funds and grant guidelines are anticipated to be
released in the upcoming months and will be considered for applications: Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program in an estimated amount of $800,000
for city energy conservation projects; Victims of Violence against Women grants;
Weatherization Assistance Program; State Energy Program; Economic Development
Assistance (EDA) grants; Community Oriented Policing Services; Internet Crimes
against Children; Neighborhood Stabilization Program; Lead Hazard Reduction
Program; State and Tribal Assistance Grants including funds for brownfields, diesel
emissions and leaking underground storage tanks; National Endowment for the Arts; and,
South Florida Water Management District funds; and
WHEREAS, the Administration continues to monitor daily the grant
announcements for each of the following programs, and is already working to determine
the City's eligibility for participation in each of these programs, in preparation of the
official agency notice; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH hereby approve and authorize the City
Manager or his designee to submit the following American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act applications for funding as necessary: 1) Florida Department of Transportation
Highway Infrastructure Investment Funds for the city's right-of-way and bridges projects
in the amount of $2,128,921; 2) Florida Department of Transportation for Federal Transit
Administration funds for city transit projects, in an amount not to exceed $1,900,000; 3)
US Department of Housing and Urban Development for Community Development Block
Grant funding in the amount of $467,896; 4) US Department of Housing and Urban
Development for homelessness prevention funds in the amount of $715,418; 5) Byrne
Justice Assistance Grant Program, for funding in the amount of $473,477 for the city's
public safety programs; 6) State and Tribal Assistance Grants through the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Clean Water and Drinking Water State
Revolving Loan Fund for the city's drinking water and stormwater projects, in an amount
not to exceed $55,000,000; 7) State and Tribal Assistance Grants through the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Non Point Source Program in an amount not to
exceed $33,000,000 for the city's drinking water and stormwater projects; further
appropriating the above funds, if approved and accepted by the City; and authorizing the
execution of all necessary documents related to these applications.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of March ~ 2009
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
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Matti Herrera Bower
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009 funds from seven (7) programs and execute all the documents related to these grants.
Kev Intended Outcome Sunnorted:
1), 2), 6) and 7) Ensure well-maintained infrastructure and enhance mobility throughout the city; 3) Increase
access to workforce or affordable housing; 4) Reduce the number of homeless; 5) Increase resident ratings
of ublic safe services;
Supporting Data - 2007 Survey: 1), 2), 6) and 7) conditions of roads and sidewalks are key negative
drivers for residents or businesses for value of city services for tax dollars paid; 38% of residents and 39%
of businesses rate traffic flow as poor, it is a key negative driver for resident perception of Miami Beach as a
place to live and whether the city is better or worse than a few years ago; storm drainage remains a concern
with 26% of residents and 39% of businesses rating as poor and a key negative driver of resident
perceptions regarding value of city services for tax dollars paid; the federal standard for bridge repair is
usually based on a sufficiency rating of close to 50 and the recommended bridges for funding have
sufficiency ratings close to 50 out of a possible 100; 3) and 4) Residents stated that the most important area
for the city to spend tax dollars is in housing and 72% of residents identified housing for elderly/seniors and
less than $50,000 income as the primary areas; and 68% of residents and 72% of businesses stated that the
city's ability to address homelessness was either fair or poor; 5) Safety (crime, police) was rated as the
number one change that would make Miami Beach a better place to live, work, play or visit; although 78% of
residents rated overall ualit of Cit Police as excellent or ood.
Issue: Shall the Ci su ort the followin fundin re uests and execute the related a reements?
Item Summary/Recommendation: Approval to submit the following American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 applications as necessary: 1) Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Highway Infrastructure Investment Funds for the city's right-of-way and bridges projects in the amount of
$2,128,921; 2) Federal Transit Administration funds for city transit projects in an amount not to exceed
$1,900,000; 3) US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds for Community
Development Block Grant funding in the amount of $467,896; 4) HUD funds for homelessness prevention in
the amount of $715,418; 5) Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program for funding in the amount of $473,477
for the city's public safety programs; 6) State and Tribal Assistance Grants through the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection, State Clean Water and Drinking Water Revolving Loan Funds for the city's
drinking water and stormwater projects in an amount not to exceed $55,000,000; 7) State and Tribal
Assistance Grants through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Non Point Source Program
in an amount not to exceed $33,000,000, for the city's drinking water and stormwater projects; further
appropriating the above funds, if approved and accepted by the City; and authorizing the execution of all
necessary documents related to these applications. In addition to the programs listed above, the
Administration intends to apply for funding to all programs for which the city is eligible. The following funds
and grant guidelines are anticipated to be released in the upcoming months and will be considered for
applications; Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program in an estimated amount of $800,000
for city energy conservation projects; Grants for Victims of Violence Against Women; Weatherization
Assistance Program funds; State Energy Program grants; Economic Development Assistance grants;
Community Oriented Policing grants; Internet Crimes against Children grants; Neighborhood Stabilization
Program funds; Lead Hazard Reduction Program funds; State and Tribal Assistance grants for leaking
underground storage tanks; National Endowment for the Arts funds; South Florida Water Management
District fundin .
Adviso Board Recommendation: N/A
Financial Information:
Source of # Grant Name/Project 'Match Match Source
funds Amount
Various Grants No match N/A
Financial Impact Summary:
Cit 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, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachH.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: March 18, 2009
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE
APPROVAL TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING AMERICAN RECOVERY AND
REINVESTMENT ACT APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING AS NECESSARY:1) FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
FUNDS FOR THE CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY AND BRIDGES PROJECTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,128,921; 2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDS FOR CITY TRANSIT PROJECTS, IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,900,000; 3) US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $467,896; 4) US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $715,418; 5) BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, FOR
FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $473,477 FOR THE CITY'S PUBLIC SAFETY
PROGRAMS; 6)STATE AND TRIBAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS THROUGH THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, CLEAN WATER AND
DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS FOR THE CITY'S DRINKING
WATER AND STORMWATER PROJECTS, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$55,000,000; 7) STATE AND TRIBAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS THROUGH THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, NON POINT SOURCE
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY'S DRINKING WATER AND STORMWATER PROJECTS IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,000,000; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE
ABOVE FUNDS, 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
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law
by President Obama on February 17, 2009. The purpose of the Recovery Act is to create
and save jobs, jumpstart the economy, and lay the foundation for a robust and sustainable
21St century economy. The Act includes measures to modernize the nation's infrastructure,
enhance America's energy independence, expand educational opportunities, increase
access to health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.
Commission Memorandum
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Federal Stimulus funds are being distributed through existing funding programs through the
following three categories:
1. Funds allocated as formula grants directly to local or regional entities;
2. Funds allocated to the states for discretionary pass-through or competitive grants;
3. Funds to be distributed at the Federal level through a grant competitive process.
The Administration has acted quickly to apply for funding as announcements are made by
the different federal agencies and departments. Funding announcements and guidelines will
continue to be released over the next few months, and the Administration will continue to
pursue additional programs under the Recovery Act. At this time, the Administration has
identified and is in the process of applying for the following Recovery Act funds:
1. Highway Infrastructure Investment in the amount of $2.128.921
These are Department of Transportation funds through the Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) process. The MPO Board decided to award their $56 million allocation
based on population. The City was provided one day to submit full information on which
projects the funds will be used for. These funds will provide bridge repairs on Henedon,
Sunset 1, and Sunset 2 bridges, as well as milling and resurfacing on Indian Creek Drive
and Dickens Avenue. The federal standard for bridge repair is usually based on a
sufficiency rating of close to 50. The recommended bridges for funding have sufficiency
ratings close to 50 out of a possible 100.
2. Transit in an amount not to exceed $1.900.000
Department of Transportation for Federal Transit Administration funds were allocated
through Miami Dade County and the MPO process. 20% of the transit funds are to be
distributed to the municipalities. The Administration estimates that the allocation will be in an
amount not to exceed $1,900,000 based on a population distribution.
3. Community Development Block Grants in the amount of $467,896
US Department of Housing and Urban Development funds through the Community
Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). CDBG funding will be distributed using the
existing statutory formula. The CDBG program provides funds to create suitable living
environments, provide decent affordable housing, and create economic opportunities,
primarily for persons of low and moderate income.
4. Homelessness Prevention Funds in the amount of $715,418
US Department of Housing and Urban Development funds through the Homelessness
Prevention Fund. HUD's Homelessness Prevention fund will provide financial assistance
and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and help those
experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized.
5. Byrne Justice Assistance Grants in the amount of $473.477
US Department of Justice funds through the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. JAG
funds may be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel,
equipment, supplies, contractual support, information systems for criminal justice and
criminal justice-related research.
Commission Memorandum
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6. State and Tribal Assistance Grants: State Clean Water and Drinking Water
Revolving Loan Funds in an amount not to exceed $55,000,000
Funding is provided to the state in the form of capitalization grants for the State's Clean
Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF). At this time, Recovery Act funds
will be sub-allocated to municipalities by the state using existing SRF guidelines. The
Administration will continue all efforts to access drinking water and stormwater project funds
through these programs; however, these program are weighted heavily in favor of small
cities (less than 10,000), and communities with documented acute public health risks. Short
of a solution by the Florida Legislature, and that body's budgetary authority, it is unlikely the
City will receive funds.
7. Sate and Tribal Assistance Grants: 319 Non Point Source Grant Program in an
amount not to exceed $33,000,000
The City has also submitted stormwater infrastructure projects to the 319 Non Point Source
grant program, which will also receive a limited amount of Recovery Act funds.
In addition to the programs listed above, the Administration intends to applyforfunding toall
programs for which the city is eligible. The following funds and grant guidelines are
anticipated to be released in the upcoming months and will be considered for applications:
• Energv Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program -The city's
estimated allocation for this program is approximately $800,000, to be used
for city energy conservation projects
• Victims of Violence Against Women Grants -The state must suballocate a
portion of the funds; the state's distribution process and method has not yet
been announced.
• Weatherization Assistance Program -Intended for energy efficiency
improvement in low income housing. These funds are provided to the states,
but are intended to be suballocates to local agencies. Funds are intended to
reduce energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy
efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety.
• State Energv Program -Funds are used to address energy priorities to adopt
emerging renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. The state
will fund ongoing initiatives, in addition to state and local utilities.
• Economic Development Assistance (EDA) Grants - EDA's mission is to lead
the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and
competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the
world economy.
• Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) -COPS is a competitive
grant program that provides funding directly to law enforcement agencies for
the hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers.
• Internet Crimes Against Children -Funds help state and local law
enforcement agencies develop an effective response to cyber enticement
and child pornography cases.
• Neighborhood Stabilization Program -Neighborhood Stabilization Program
will provide emergency assistance to state and local governments to acquire
and redevelop foreclosed properties that might otherwise become sources of
abandonment and blight within their communities.
Commission Memorandum
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• Lead Hazard Reduction Program -Funds address housing-related health
hazards
• State and Tribal Assistance Grants -These include funds for Brownfields,
diesel emissions and leaking underground storage tanks.
• National Endowment for the Arts -The state will receive a formula grant, a
portion of which will be suballocated.
• South Florida Water Management District - Funds to help with water savings
programs.
The Administration continues to monitor daily the grant announcements for each of the
following programs, and is already working to determine the City's eligibility for participation
in each of these programs, in preparation of the official agency notice.
Conclusion
The Administration requests approval to authorize the City Manager or his designee
approval to submit the following American Recovery and Reinvestment Act applications for
funding as necessary: 1) Florida Department of Transportation Highway Infrastructure
Investment Funds for the city's right-of-way and bridges projects in the amount of
$2,128,921; 2) Florida Department of Transportation for Federal Transit Administration
funds for city transit projects, in an amount not to exceed $1,900,000; 3) US Department of
Housing and Urban Development for Community Development Block Grant funding in the
amount of $467,896; 4) US Department of Housing and Urban Development for
homelessness prevention funds in the amount of $715,418; 5) Byrne Justice Assistance
Grant Program, for funding in the amount of $473,477 for the city's public safety programs;
6) State and Tribal Assistance Grants through the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund for the city's
drinking water and stormwater projects, in an amount not to exceed $55,000,000; 7) State
and Tribal Assistance Grants through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
Non Point Source Program in an amount not to exceed $33,000,000 for the city's drinking
water and stormwater projects; further appropriating the above funds, if approved and
accepted by the City; and authorizing the execution of all necessary documents related to
these applications.
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