2009-27028 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2009-2028
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND .AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHtLDREN
AND FAMILIES AND ITS ACCESS FLORIDA PROGRAM COMMUNITY
NETWORK ENABLING THE CITY TO SERVE AS AN ACCESS POINT
FOR RESIDENTS SEEKING FOOD STAMPS, TEMPORARY CASH
ASSISTANCE, REFUGEE ASSISTANCE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS, economic constraints have placed low-income and isolated elder residents
and families at risk-for hunger, homelessness and medical neglect; and
WHEREAS, elder residents and at-risk families are in need of a variety of specialized
services in order to keep them stable and .safe; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Children and Families has established the
ACCESS Florida Community Network as a toot to partner with community partners to increase
the accessibility of services to needed residerrts; and
WHEREAS, the City's Office of Community Services serves as a conduit between
residents and community-based providers and will augment its capacity to holistically serve
residents by joining the ACCESS Florida Community Network.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
GOMMISSION OF THE GITY OF MIAMI. BEAGH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission approve and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an agreement
with the Florida Department of Children and Families and its ACCESS Florida Community
Network enabling the City to serve as an ACCESS Point for residents seeking Food Stamps,
Temporary Cash Assistance, Refugee Assistance and Medicaid Programs.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of March z 2009,
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
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A Resolution Approving The Agreement With The Florida Department Of Children And Families Access
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Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Improve the lives of elderly residents
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the Projected Unmet Need
nd Profile of Elder Populations in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, a report published by
he Alliance for Aging/Aging Resource Center, our City's greatest need is serving residents
ged 75 or older who are living alone and are not getting services, those aged 85 or older
ho have at least one risk factor and are not receiving services, and residents aged 65 or
Ider with at least two disabilities.
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Shall the City Commission approve the agreement with the Florida Department of Children
and Families?
Item Summary/Kecommenaation:
The City Commission has recognized the need to address the issues impacting our elderly
residents especially as it relates to their quality of life. Through this partnership with the Florida
Department of Children and Families, the City will be able to directly submit applications for Food
Stamps and Temporary Cash Assistance, as well as check on the status of other Medicaid
entitlements, on behalf of our community's residents. By providing this service in-house,
residents can obtain entitlement services as well as referral and information through one location,
reducing the need to visit multiple community-based agencies for assistance.
While initially focused on our elder residents, all residents seeking entitlement services will
benefit from the City's ability to serve as an ACCESS Florida Program site. Other resident
populations that will benefit from this accessibility to services include families, the homeless and
individual adults.
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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Financial Impact Summary: N/A -Services provided by existing staff
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti H. 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, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND ITS ACCESS
FLORIDA PROGRAM COMMUNITY NETWORK ENABLING THE CITY TO
SERVE AS AN ACCESS POINT FOR RESIDENTS SEEKING FOOD STAMPS,
TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE, REFUGEE ASSISTANCE AND MEDICAID
PROGRAMS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
On December 31, 2007, the Alliance for Aging published the Projected Unmet Need and
Profile of the Elder Populations in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. According to this
report, our City's greatest needs include:
• Residents aged 75 or older who are living alone and are not getting services
• Residents aged 85 or older who have at least one risk factor and are not
receiving services
• Residents aged 75 or older who have income at 125% or less of Federal Poverty
Level
Residents aged 65 or older with at least two disabilities
The Alliance for Aging noted that "the patterns of distribution of the elder population ...
indicate a need for well-coordinated plans for programs and services, and strong
cooperation between the Alliance for Aging, Miami-Dade County, and the City."
Through this agreement with the Florida Department of Children and Families, the City will
become part of the ACCESS Florida Community Network. As a network member, the City
will serve as a conduit for residents to make a direct application for Food Stamps,
Temporary Cash Assistance, Refugee Assistance and Medicaid programs. In addition, City
staff can access Medicaid files and check on the status or reason for delay for these
programs improving information and communication with our residents needing these
services. In conjunction with the City's partnership with the Alliance for Aging/Aging
Resource Center, the City will now be afull-service site for all elder residents seeking to
obtain services funded by the State of Florida and Social Security Administration.
The City will provide informational handouts provided by the Department of Children and
Families, assist clients with the online application for services, and provide case status
information and outstanding information needed to determine eligibility for elder services.
March 18, 2009
Commission Memorandum
Agreement with the Florida Department of Children & Families
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As an ACCESS Florida Program Community Network site, the City will also be able to serve
other residents needing to access these programs and services, including families and the
homeless.
These services will be provided by existing City staff, who will be trained by the Department
of Children and Families.
CONCLUSION
Execution of the agreement with the Florida Department of Children and Families and its
ACCESS Florida Program Community Network will improve the City's ability to respond to
resident needs by expediting access to Food Stamps, Temporary Cash Assistance, Refugee
Assistance and Medicaid programs.
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