2009-27116 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2009-27116
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE CITY'S ONE-YEAR
ACTION PLAN FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010,
WHICH INCLUDES THE BUDGETS FOR THE COMMUNITY
DVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGAM AND THE HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO MAKE MINOR NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES TO
THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN OR RESULTING AGREEMENTS BEFORE
EXECUTION (WHICH MAY BE IDENT~IED DURING THE FINALIZATION
AND/OR REVIEW PROCESS, AND WHICH DO NOT AFFECT THE
PURPOSE, SCOPE, APPROVED BUDGET AND/OR INTENT OF THE
PLAN); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE
EXPIRATION DATES OF SAID AGREEMENTS WHEN NECESSARY;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL APPLICABLE
DOCUMENTS AND SUBMIT THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD);
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS FOR SUB-RECIPIENTS OF CDBG AND HOME FUNDS;
AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF ALL FEDERAL FUNDS
WHEN RECEIVED.
WHEREAS, the City is an entitlement recipient of federal formula HUD grant
programs as follows: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and HOME
Investment funds (HOME); and
WHEREAS, the City expects to continue to receive entitlement funds from these
grant programs to operate the City's housing and community development activities; and
WHEREAS, the One-Year Action Plan for Federal funds is a requirement under
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) formula grant programs,
which include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME
Investment Partnership (HOME) Program; and
WHEREAS, the attached One-Year (FY 2009/2010) Action Plan is based upon
the City's Federal entitlement of $1,737,497 in CDBG Program funds, plus $15,528 in
prior year reprogrammed funds, making a total of $1,753,025, and $1,263,276 in HOME
Program funds; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive planning phase was initiated by the City on March
9, 2009, with the issuance of a Request for Proposals for housing and community
development activities; and
WHEREAS, meetings of the Community Development Advisory Committee
(CDAC) were held on April 28"' ,May 19"', and May 28~' , 2009, respectively, to review,
rank and make recommendations regarding forty (40) written proposals received for
CDBG funds; and
WHEREAS, the resulting recommendations have been incorporated in the
attached One-Year (FY 2009/2010) Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, a draft One-Year (FY2009/10) Action Plan was made available to
the public fora 30-day public review and comment period, from June 12, 2009, through
July 11, 2009, and two public meetings were held on March 24, 2009, and June 15,
2009, to obtain citizen input and determine the priorities and needs for housing and
community development; and
WHEREAS, while CDBG funds are primarily used to provide vital public services,
housing activities, code enforcement, public facilities, youth centers and senior centers,
HOME Program funds have been used for affordable rental housing activities and first
time homeownership opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to set aside a minimum of 15% of its HOME
funds allocation to a qualified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)
but is allowed to set aside more; and
WHEREAS, the available FY2009/2010 HOME funds are identified forthe City's
certified CHDO, Miami Beach Community Development Corporation (MBCDC), for
eligible activities such as acquisition and rehabilitation of multi-unit residential units for
low and moderate-income persons, families and seniors; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is the HUD designated agent for all formula
grants, and executes the grant applications, the Agreements, and other applicable HUD
documents on behalf of the City, and
WHEREAS, the One-Year Action Plan must be submitted to HUD no later that
August 15, 2009.
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 adopt the City's One-Year) Action Plan for Federal Funds for Fiscal
Year 2009/2010, which includes the budgets for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program;
authorize the City Manager to make minor non-substantive changes to the One-Year
Action Plan or resulting agreements before execution (which maybe identified during the
finalization and/or review process and which do not affect the purpose, scope, approved
budget and/or intent of the Plan); authorize the City Manager to extend the expiration
dates of said agreements when necessary; authorize the City Manager to execute all
applicable documents and submit the One-Year Action Plan to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD); further authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute agreements for sub-recipients of CDBG and HOME funds; and authorizing the
appropriation of all Federal funds when received
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th .day of July , 2009.
ATTEST:
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ITY CLERK
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Matti Herrera Bower
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution Adopting the One-Year (FY2009l2010) Action Plan, which includes the budgets for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Applicable
Action Plan Documents, and Further Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Agreements for Funds Received.
Intended Outcome Su
I Increase access to workforce or affordable housing. I
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Based on the 2007 Customer Satisfaction Survey, 75% of residents rank the
quality of life within the City of Miami Beach favorably, however, in regards to Construction/Development -Housing, 67% of respondents
indicated that the City of Miami Beach should ensure the provision of housing for the elderly/seniors and to households with an annual
income at or below $80,000.
Issue:
Shall the City adopt the One-Year (FY 200912010) Action Plan in substantially the attached form?
Item 5u
The One-Year (FY 2009/2010) Action Plan is based upon the City's federal entitlement funds as follows: $1,737,497 in CDBG Program
funds plus $15,528 in prior years reprogrammed funds totaling $1,753,025, and $1,263,276 in HOME Program funds. Forty written
proposals for CDBG funds were received and reviewed by the Administration and the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC),
and ranked according to their impact on the Consolidated Plan, project description, specific goals, budget analysis, and leveraging of funds.
The resulting recommendations for the allocation of 2009/2010 CDBG funds have been incorporated in the One-Year (FY 2009/2010) Action
Plan.
While CDBG funds are primarily used to provide vital public services, housing activities, code enforcement, improvements to public facilities,
youth centers and senior centers, HOME Program funds have been used for affordable rental housing activities and first time
homeownership opportunities. The City is required to set aside a minimum of 15% of its HOME fund allocation to a qualified Community
Housing Development Organization (CHDO), but is allowed to set aside more. The City's certified CHDO is Miami Beach Community
Development Corporation (MBCDC). For FY2009/2010, $1,073,786 of HOME funds are reserved for the City's CHDO to fill existing funding
gaps in affordable housing projects currently under development, with priority order being given to Meridian Place, located at 530 Meridian
Avenue, originally a 70-unit transient hotel building, and which has been redesigned as a 34-unit affordable rental housing building for
formerly homeless elderly residents. Meridian Place's facade renovation has been completed, and the interior renovations are in final
permitting stages. Construction completion is projected for July 2010. In the event that some or all of Meridian Place's budget gap is filled
with Miami Dade County funding by January 1, 2010, County funds will be applied to the Meridian Place funding gap as necessary and
available and the City's FY 2009/2010 HOME/CHDO funding will be allocated to The London House, located at 1965-1975 Washington
Avenue, currently an occupied 55-unit rental apartment building, and which is being re-designed to accommodate workforce housing in 33
units comprised of studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.
I~oara Itecommenaat~on:
munity Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) met and addressed these issues as follows:
April 28, 2009 - 40 applicants for CDBG funding made oral presentations to CDAC;
May 19, 2009 -reviewed and recommended funding for FY 2009/2010 One-Year Action Plan;
May 28, 2009 -reached consensus for recommendations for FY 2009/2010 One-Year Action Plan;
Additionally, Public Meetings were held on March 24, 2009, and June 15, 2009. A draft One-Year (FY 2009/10) Action Plan was made
available fora 30-day comment period from June 12, 2009 through July 11, 2009.
Financial Information:
Source of Funds: Amount Account
1 $1,737,497
$15,528 CDBG Entitlement FY2009/2010 (133)
CDBG Prior Years Re ro rammed funds 130, 131
2 $1,263,276 HOME Entitlement FY2009/2010 (151)
OB Total
Financial Impact Summary: Federal CDBG and HOME funding will be allocated to the City of Miami Beach and the City will allocate the
FY 2009/2010 entitlements.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM-
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
PATE: July 15, 2009
suB~ECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAY AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE CITY'S ONE-
YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2009/2010, WHICH INCLUDES THE BUDGETS FOR THE
COMMUNITY DVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGAM AND
THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE MINOR NON-
SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES TO THE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN OR
RESULTING AGREEMENTS BEFORE EXECUTION WHICH MAY BE
IDENTIFIED DURING THE FINALIZATION AND/OR REVIEW
PROCESS, AND WHICH DO NOT AFFECT THE PURPOSE, SCOPE,
APPROVED BUDGET AND/OR INTENT OF THE PLAN;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION
DATES OF SAID AGREEMENTS WHEN NECESSARY;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND SUBMIT THE ONE-YEAR ACTION
PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR SUB-RECIPIENTS
OF CDBG AND HOME FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF ALL FEDERAL FUNDS WHEN RECEIVED.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach is aHUD-designated entitlement city, as determined by the decennial
census information on population growth lag, age of housing stock and poverty. The City of
Miami Beach has been a CDBG entitlement community since 1975. As an entitlement city, the
City of Miami Beach automatically qualifies for an annual allocation of federal funding under
HUD's grant programs. The annual allocation of funds, or One-Year Action Plan, is one
component of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan.
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HUD FY 09/10 Action Plan
The HOME Program, also funded by HUD, was started in 1992 to provide a block grant
specifically for affordable housing. HUD allocates these funds "to strengthen public/private
partnerships and to expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing with
primary attention to rental housing, for very low- income families." CDBG funds have been
primarily used to provide vital public services, housing activities, code enforcement,
improvements to public facilities, youth centers, and senior centers, while HOME funds have
been used for affordable rental housing activities and first time homeownership opportunities.
ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN -CDBG FUNDS
The One-Year Action Plan follows the strategies that have been included in the 2008-2012 Five-
Year Consolidated Plan. HUD requires participating jurisdictions to submit an annual One-Year
Action Plan (Exhibit 4) which describes how the city will utilize funding and resources to address
priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan.
In preparing the One-Year Action Plan for FY 2009/2010, the Administration followed all
applicable HUD rules and guidelines. On March 9, 2009, the Administration issued a Request
for Proposals for FY 2009/2010 funds with a submission deadline of April 8, 2009. The public
services category is the most competitive category and more than half of all the proposals
received are for these vital activities.
Most of the activities described in the One-Year Action Plan will take place in HUD designated
community development target areas, which contain census tract/block groups that have greater
than 51 % of households with incomes at or below 80% of the median income and continue to
be a priority for allocation of CDBG resources. A draft of this plan was made available to the
public fora 30-day comment period commencing on June 12, 2009, and ending July 11, 2009.
Two public meetings to hear public comments were held on March 24, 2009, and June 15,
2009. The comments received at the March 24, 2009 meeting are summarized in Exhibit 3.
Forty (40) written proposals for CDBG funds were timely received and reviewed by the
Administration and the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) and ranked
according to their impact on the Consolidated Plan, project description, specific goals, budget
analysis, and leveraging of funds. The following factors were taken into consideration when
determining funding awards: the level of impact according to the Consolidated Plan; project
description of activities; attainment of performance measures and program outcomes;
organizational capacity and experience; budget analysis; and the organization's ability to
leverage additional non-CDBG sources of funding for project activities. All agencies that
submitted responsive proposals were asked to make project presentations before the CDAC
and Administration. The presentations were followed by a question and answer session which
allowed the CDAC members and City staff the opportunity to learn additional information about
the agencies and their respective programs. All of this information is utilized to rank and make
appropriate funding recommendations, which form the basis of the FY 2009/2010 Action Plan,
The resulting recommendations have been incorporated in the draft One-Year (FY 2009/2010)
Action Plan and are summarized in the attached Exhibit 1. Requests from agencies and City
set asides for funding totaled $4,234.980.30, while the total entitlement amount of CDBG funds
available is only $1,737,497, plus $15,528 in prior years reprogrammed funds, making a total of
$1,753,025 in funding available, as further referenced in page 10 of the One-Year Action Plan
which details breakdown of public services and capital improvements. The difference between
the amount of funds awarded and the dollar amount of requests was a gap of $2,481,955.30. In
order to effectively implement and monitor the CDBG program, $347,415 was allocated for
administrative and operational expenses.
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HUD FY 09/10 Action Plan
As you are aware a maximum of 15 percent may be allocated to public service activities. Public
service activities include meals programs, after school programs, etc., for income eligible
participants.
The following fourteen (14) agencies, providing a total of thirty-three (33) activities, are being
recommended for funding:
• American Veteran Newspaper, Inc.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami
• Food for Life Network
• Housing Opportunities Projects for Excellence, Inc. (HOPE, Inc.)
• Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach
• Jewish Community Services of S. Florida
• Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers
• Miami Beach Adult 8~ Community Education Center
• Miami Beach Community Development Corporation
• Miami Beach Community Health Center
• RAIN Parents, Inc.
• Seniors Are First
• Shelbourne House
• UNIDAD of Miami Beach
A description of these programs and the proposed allocation is provided in Exhibit 1 attached,
and as provided in list form on page 10 of the Draft Action Plan, Exhibit 4.
As in years past, given the limited amount of CDBG resources available (capped by federal
regulations), the CDAC and the Administration had to make difficult decisions regarding funding
recommendations fora number of outstanding organizations and projects. Consensus
recommendations were reached and are consistent with the priority needs areas as identified by
the Commission, the community, and the Consolidated Plan. The main priorities include those
activities addressing and serving elderly, youth, health services including persons with AIDS,
homelessness, affordable housing, and public facilities.
ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN -HOME FUNDS
While CDBG funds are primarily used to provide vital public services, housing activities, code
enforcement, public facilities, youth centers and senior centers, HOME Program funds have
been used for affordable rental housing activities and first time homeownership opportunities.
For FY 2009/2010, HUD has allocated $1,263,276 in HOME Program funds to the City of Miami
Beach. The City is required to set aside a minimum of 15% of its HOME fund allocation to a
qualified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), but is allowed to set aside
more.
Annually, a significant dollar amount of HOME funds are reserved for the City's Community
Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for eligible activities such as acquisition and
rehabilitation of multi-unit residential units for low and moderate-income persons, families and
seniors. Our certified CHDO is Miami Beach Community Development Corporation (MBCDC).
HOME funds also provide administrative funds for the CHDO, as well as for the monitoring and
administration of the Program by Housing and Community Development staff. For
FY2009/2010, $126,327 is reserved for Housing and Community Development Staff HOME
program administrative, operational, and fair housing monitoring.
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HUD FY 09/10 Action Plan
HOME funds in the amount of $1,136,949, which includes $63,163 of CHDO operating
expenses as allowed by HUD regulations, are reserved for the City's CHDO for eligible activities
such as acquisition and rehabilitation of multi-unit residential units for low and moderate-income
persons, families and seniors. The proposed FY 2009/2010 HOME/CHDO funding
recommendation of $1,073,786 are reserved by the City's CHDO to fill existing gaps in
affordable housing projects currently under development. It is intended that funding be
allocated with a priority order being given to Meridian Place, located at 530 Meridian Avenue,
originally a 70-unit transient hotel building, and which has been redesigned as a 34-unit
affordable rental housing building for formerly homeless elderly residents. Meridian Place's
facade renovation has been completed, and the interior renovations are in final permitting
stages. Construction completion is projected for July 2010. In the event that some or all of
Meridian Place's budget gap is filled with Miami Dade County funding by January 1, 2010,
County funds will be applied to the Meridian Place funding gap as necessary and available, and
the City's FY 2009/2010 HOME /CHDO funding will be allocated to The London House, located
at 1965-1975 Washington Avenue, currently an occupied 55-unit rental apartment building, and
which is being re-designed to accommodate workforce housing in 33 units comprised of studios,
1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments. Construction completion of The London House is projected
for the first quarter of 2011.
The City has 24 months from the last day of the month in which HUD signs the City's HOME
Agreement transmittal letter to identify and designate the CHDOs they plan to work with, and to
reserve monies for specific projects by the CHDOs. MBCDC has identified qualifying
developments in which to commit its reserved HOME funds. MBCDC continues to assemble
additional monies for its HOME funded developments utilizing a wide variety of funding sources
from federal, state and local resources (HUD, Florida Housing Finance, State Apartment
Incentive Loan Program, Predevelopment Loan Program, the Housing Credit Program, Miami-
Dade County Surtax Funds, Miami-Dade County HOME funds, Miami-Dade County General
Obligation Bond funds, etc.). All projects that receive City of Miami Beach HOME funding must
first go through an extensive review process, including review where and when applicable, by
the Administration, the Community Development Advisory Committee, and the City's Loan
Review Committee, to evaluate the compatibility of different program requirements, eligible
costs, and analyze the development process, including review of the development budget, the
sources and uses statement, and the operating pro forma to determine long-term project
viability.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the attached
resolution adopting the One-Year (FY2009/2010) Action Plan in substantially the attached form.
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EXHIBIT 1
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FEDERAL CDBG FUNDS -FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
TOTAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) $1,737.497
American Veteran News -Food Assistance Project - $5,000 -Provides emergency services to
elderly, children and low-income individuals, including purchase of food and distribution. Primary goal is
intervention to prevent people from becoming displaced or entering lower poverty levels. The project
anticipates serving approximately 6,000 individuals/families.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami -Miami Beach Juvenile Program - $22,012 - To provide a "no charge"
after-school program and summer camp for approximately 300 youth ranging in ages from 5 to 16. The
programs are coordinated by a unit director and counselors and include components such as homework
assistance, educational and athletic field trips, sports, league activities, and indoor and outdoor
recreational activities.
Boys 8 Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, Inc. -South Beach Club Teen Center - $50,000 - To complete
the construction of the new South Beach Club that will provide Miami Beach youth with astate-of-the-art
learning facility that will lead to greater academic and athletic learning experiences.
City of Miami Beach Office of Community Services -SHARE the Meal - $3,628 - To provide SHARE
Food Program free packages to 180 elder residents in the City of Miami Beach as part of a campaign to
promote program use and improve elder health. This is anon-profit organization providing substantial
savings on food and groceries without the obligation to purchase bulk amounts by the consumer. The
individuals may use their own food stamp allocations or grocery funds to make subsequent purchases.
Food for Life Network, Inc. -Home Delivered Meals/Groceries for Persons with HIV/AIDS - $15,000
- To provide weekly, home-delivered prepared meals and home-delivered groceries to approximately 20
income-eligible homebound persons with HIV/AIDS in Miami Beach.
Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach -Roof Replacement at Rebecca Towers -
$100,000 - To replace the roof of the Rebecca Tower North located at 200 Alton Road, a Section 8, 200-
unit elderly residential building and to replace the roof of the Rebecca Tower South located at 150 Alton
Road, a public housing, 200-unit building. Between both towers, they house approximately 450 low-
income elderly individuals.
Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc. (HOPE, Inc.) -Fair Housing Education and
Outreach Initiative $5,000 - To address identified impediments to fair housing choice in the City through
fair housing counseling, education and outreach, enforcement, and referral services. This activity will be
supplemented with a $5,000 set-aside of HOME Program Administration funds.
Jewish Community Services -Homeless Outreach for Prevention and Employment - $12,000 - To
provide employment and job training services to promote client and family self-sufficiency for
approximately 96 low to moderate-income, situational and economically homeless individuals, homeless
persons in families with children, and those in danger of becoming homeless.
Jewish Community Services -Miami Beach Senior Center Adult Day Care Services - $11,000 - To
provide an aide to supervise day care services to 60 frail elderly in a structured supportive setting with
daily activities, nutritionally balanced meals and therapies that provide or prolong the need for
institutionalization.
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Jewish Community Services -Senior Meals Program- $15,000 - To partially fund drivers to deliver
meals to approximately 175 homebound elderly participants residing in eligible target areas, and to fund a
shopper to purchase necessary items for frail elders unable to shop for themselves.
Jewish Community Services of S. Florida -Miami Beach Senior Center Capital Improvement -
$88,606 - To repair the roof and drywall and to paint the building of the Senior Adult Day Care Center.
Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade County, Inc. -Miami Beach Elderly Meals
Program - $31,000 - To provide nutritionally balanced meals daily to approximately 600 Miami Beach
elderly clients in a familiar surrounding where they can have access to other support services provided by
Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade County. The program would fund 105 meals of the
270 meals served at the three senior centers serviced by the organization in Miami Beach.
Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade County, Inc. -Rainbow Intergenerational
Child Care - $32,000 - To provide affordable preschool day care for 35 Miami Beach children who are
income-eligible and 12 hours of annual in-service training to 16 Miami Beach senior citizens who serve as
the day care workers at the day care facility.
Miami Beach Adult and Community Education Center -After School Care Program - $10,000 - To
enhance the existing after school and summer school programs by providing academic, computer,
recreational, art and cultural programs, along with health, fitness and nutritional activities to approximately
200 elementary school children.
Miami Beach Community Development Corporation -Home Ownership Assistance - $160,000 - To
provide assistance to facilitate homeownership through access to subsidized mortgage payments, closing
cost and down payment assistance, facilitating access to private mortgage loans, helping to finance the
acquisition of homes and counseling to resolve barriers or issues preventing clients from becoming
suitable homeowners.
Miami Beach Community Development Corporation -Multi-Family Housing Program - $185,000 -To
provide operational funds to acquire, rehabilitate and manage rental buildings targeted for income-eligible
persons. Currently MBCDC is working to develop six additional buildings constituting over 200 additional
units.
Miami Beach Community Development Corporation -Tenants Service Coordinator - $28,000 - To
fund a coordinator that brings together existing program services for approximately 220 low and very low
income elderly and special needs tenants.
Miami Beach Community Health Center -Beverly Press Center - $27,000 - To offer a full range of
preventive, diagnostic and treatment services to 5,000 persons of all ages, races, ethnicity and genders
at the North Beach area.
R.A.I.N. Parents, Inc. -Family Services - $15,000 - To provide vouchers for emergency housing, food,
and child care scholarships for approximately 78 low to moderate-income individuals and families with
children residing in Miami Beach who have received eviction notices or who are already homeless, with
peer counseling for assisting parents in making positive life changes towards self-sufficiency. (FY 06/07
unspent $938 reprogrammed)
Seniors Are First -Technology and Mentoring Program - $5,000 - To provide weekly socialization
and mentoring opportunities and introduction to technology to a minimum of 25 low to moderate income
seniors residing in Miami Beach.
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Shelbourne House Inc. -Shelbourne House - $14,000 - To provide operating costs for onsite support
services to 48 projects based housing units with supportive services in a secure and healthy environment
to individuals living with HIV/AIDS who choose to live independently.
UNIDAD of Miami Beach, Inc. -Project Link - $10,000 - To provide information and referral services,
employment activities and bilingual assistance to approximately 4,300 income-eligible Miami Beach
residents at the Miami Beach Hispanic Community Center in the North Beach area and the Career Center
located in the South Beach area.
UNIDAD of Miami Beach -North Beach Senior Center - $261,364 -UNIDAD of Miami Beach has
entered into along-term management agreement with the City of Miami Beach for the construction of an
oceanfront North Beach Senior Center in Bandshell Park at 7251 Collins Avenue. The center will have
over 8,000 sq. ft. of program space and some 10,000 sq. ft. of terraces and walkways when completed.
(SET ASIDE) City of Miami Beach -Housing and Community Development Division -Planned
Repayment of Section 108 Principal - $210,000 - To repay the principal balance of a HUD Section 108
loan in the amount of $4,000,000. The loan was acquired to implement a comprehensive streetscape
improvement program in the North Beach area, including Normandy Isle; and to complete construction of
the North Shore Youth Center as part of a neighborhood revitalization strategy for North Beach.
(SET ASIDE) City of Miami Beach Community Development Division -CDBG Administration -
$347,415 - To continue to provide the necessary funding to manage, oversee, coordinate, monitor, audit
and evaluate the CDBG program and sub-recipients in accordance with federal regulations. Funding
includes activities to ensure compliance with federal Fair Housing/EEO requirements, environmental
review, fiscal management, citizen participation, public information and planning and management
activities. This line item includes $6,000 set-aside for Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc.
(H.O.P.E., Inc.) for a Fair Housing Education Program, which is matched by an equal amount of HOME
funds.
(SET ASIDE) City of Miami Beach Code Compliance Division -Code Enforcement North Beach -
$90,000 - To provide 2 full-time Code Compliance Officers to assist in the implementation of the North
Beach Economic Development Strategic Plan and the North Beach Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy.
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
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EXHIBIT 2
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FEDERAL CDBG FUNDS -FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
TOTAL HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) FUNDS $1,263,276
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH HOME PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION: $126,327
For management, oversight, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, staff and overhead, public
information, fair housing education activities, indirect costs and planning activities. This line item
includes a $6,000 set-aside for HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT FOR EXCELLENCE,
INC. (H.O.P.E.) for a Fair Housing Education Program, which is matched by an equal amount of
CDBG funds.
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) PROJECT SET-ASIDE -
MBCDC $1,073,786
For acquisition and/or rehabilitation of multi-unit residential housing. To provide rental and/or
homeownership opportunities.
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) EXPENSES (5%) -
MBCDC $63,163
For salaries, wages, and other employment compensation and benefits; rent, utilities, employee
education, travel, training, communication costs, taxes, insurance, equipment, materials, and
supplies.
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
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Jut_Y 15, 2009
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FEDERAL CDBG FUNDS -FISCAL YEAR 200912010
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Public Meeting -March 24, 2009
SPEAKERS:
Harvey Burstein -CDAC Member -Stated that he was representing CDAC to be available for
questions and to listen to citizens' comments.
Jo Asmundsson -Spoke in support of providing affordable housing for low-income people.
Further, Ms. Asmundsson stated that many condominium owners are having difficulties to pay
special assessments due to the current economical situation and are in need of assistance.
Karl Kennedy -Spoke in support of Miami Beach Community Development Corporation
(MBCDC). As a staff member of MBCDC he stated that with the current national situation, his
organization is developing programs to assess and address foreclosure problems in Miami
Beach. They are researching to determine if there are enough rental housing available for
those residents who may be forced to move out of their homes due to the foreclosures and
MBCDC is developing a plan to ensure that those in need would have adequate housing.
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FEDERAL FUNDING 2009/2010
JULY 15, 2009
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EXHIBIT 4
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FEDERAL CDBG FUNDS -FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010
DRAFT -ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN
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DRAFT
Prepared by:
City of Miami Beach Office of Real Estate,
Housing and Community Development
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ......................................................................................1
Managing the Process .................................................................................15
Citizen Participation ....................................................................................17
Institutional Structure ................................................................................18
Monitoring ..................................................................................................19
Lead-based Paint ........................................................................................ 21
Specific Housing Objectives ........................................................................ 21
Needs of Public Housing ............................................................................. 25
Barriers to Affordable Housing ...................................................................25
HOME/ American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI) ......................... 26
Specific Homeless Prevention Elements ......................................................28
Discharge Coordination ...............................................................................30
Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) ................................................................30
Community Development ............................................................................30
North Beach Revitalization .........................................................................31
Anti-Poverty Strategy ................................................................................. 35
Non-homeless Special Needs (91.220 (c) and (e)) .....................................36
Obstacles .................................................................................................... 36
Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS ..............................................39
Specific HOPWA Objectives .........................................................................40
Exhibits
Exhibit A: SF 424 Application for Funding
Exhibit B: Certifications
Exhibit C: Public Notices/Comments
Exhibit D: Needs Worksheet
Exhibit E: Specific Objectives
Exhibit F: Completion Goals
Exhibit G: 2009-10 Project Worksheets
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The CPMP Annual Action Plan includes the SF 424 and Narrative Responses to
Action Plan questions that CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, and ESG grantees must
respond to each year in order to be compliant with the Consolidated Planning
Regulations. The Executive Summary narratives are optional.
Narrative Responses
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Executive Summary
The Executive Summary is required. Include the objectives and outcomes
identified in the plan and an evaluation of past performance.
Program Year 2 Action Plan Executive Summary:
Community Profile
The City of Miami Beach was founded in 1913 and originally incorporated in 1915
as Ocean Beach. The name later changed to Miami Beach in 1917. Since its
founding, the City has undergone many demographic changes and an economic
resurgence in the 1980s and 1990s in the Art Deco/South Beach area. These
changes have generated new housing and community development needs and
priorities in the community. The City of Miami Beach is rich with history and
diversity as documented, by the buildings, photos and monuments that tell its
story.
The City is approximately 7.1 square miles and in 2000 had a population of 87,933
persons and 59,723 housing units according to the U.S. Census. Of those housing
units, 46,914 were occupied. The City has seven miles of Beach, 3 golf courses, 20
parks and a host of arts and cultural venues, restaurants and entertainment.
The City of Miami Beach is grouped into three major areas: North Beach, Middle
Beach and South Beach. The areas with low to moderate income concentrations
are in the areas of North Beach and parts of South Beach. These areas generally
overlap with the areas of minority concentration. Because North Beach was not
experiencing the economic revitalization that was being experienced by other
parts of the City in the 90s, the City developed and adopted a Neighborhood
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Revitalization Strategy (NRS) in 2001 that focused on the North Beach area. The
NRS was approved by HUD. A redevelopment plan is also approved for the area.
North Beach is the northernmost section of Miami Beach and encompasses the
area of 63rd Street north to 87th Street and Biscayne Bay east to the Atlantic
Ocean. According to the City's NRS, the North Beach area is culturally diverse
and predominantly poor with a few pockets of affluence. Most of the residents
live in multi-unit rental housing. In more recent years, the regional housing boom
led to a surge in residential activity in the North Beach area. During the 2008-
2012 Consolidated Plan period, there will be continued focus on revitalizing the
North Beach area.
Grantee Overview
The City of Miami Beach is an entitlement grantee of federal funds. It receives an
annual allocation of funding from the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program as well as the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) program
which are both made possible through the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). The City of Miami Beach also receives Florida's
State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program dollars. This fiscal year
SHIP program funding has been reduced to $43,691 and there may be no future
funding through this program. The City is entitled to these funds because its
population, housing, and/or demographic characteristics meet the formula
requirements needed to obtain funding.
This year, under Division B. Title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act
(HERA) of 2008, the City received funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization
Program (NSP) for the purpose of stabilizing communities that have suffered
from foreclosures and abandonment. In addition the City will also receive
funding under the American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009 (Recovery
Act) for Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing (HPRP) and also CDBG
Recovery (CDBG-R) funding.
Entitlement grantees, such as the City of Miami Beach, develop their own
programs and funding priorities. However, they must give maximum feasible
priority to activities which 1) benefit low and moderate income persons and
households 2) aid in the prevention of elimination of slums or blight, or 3) meet
other community development needs having a particular urgency because
existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare
of the community. Urgent needs must have no other financial resources available
to meet such needs.
Past Performance
Federal and State resources have aided the City of Miami Beach in funding and
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achieving high priority housing and community development goals and objectives
that were identified in its 2003-2007 Consolidated Plan and its HUD approved
2001 Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy. Some of the accomplishments
completed under the City of Miami Beach's 2003-2007 Consolidated Plan are
public service activities, rehabilitation and preservation of owner occupied
housing units, multi-family rehabilitation for new rental opportunities, acquisition
programs, homeownership assistance, and economic development initiatives for
small business. All of these activities were targeted to low to moderate income
households and areas within the City.
The City has invested in the public infrastructure of its low to moderate income
neighborhoods to spur private investment. The City has also awarded federal
funds to support the activities of the local Community Housing Development
Organization (CHDO)/Community Development Corporation (CDC).
The FY 2009-10 Action Plan describes specific activities that will be funded
through the City's grant programs.
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1. Describe the geographic areas of the jurisdiction (including areas of low
income families and/or racial/minority concentration) in which assistance will
be directed during the next year. Where appropriate, the jurisdiction should
estimate the percentage of funds the jurisdiction plans to dedicate to target
areas.
2. Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the
jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) (91.215(a) (1)) during the next
year and the rationale for assigning the priorities.
3. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to address obstacles
to meeting underserved needs.
4. Identify the federal, state, and local resources expected to be made available
to address the needs identified in the plan. Federal resources should include
Section 8 funds made available to the jurisdiction, Low-Income Housing Tax
Credits, and competitive McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act funds
expected to be available to address priority needs and specific objectives
identified in the strategic plan.
Program Year 2 Action Plan General Questions response:
Geographic Areas
The northern and southern part (North Beach and South Beach) of Miami Beach
contain the highest concentration of low and moderate income persons in the
City. All area-wide benefit activities the City will undertake during the 2008-12
Consolidated Plan period will take place in designated community development
target areas. These target areas contain Census tract/block groups that display
evidence of greater than 51 % of households with incomes at or below 80% of the
median income and continue to be a priority for allocation of resources.
Public service activities are generally available on a citywide basis and are
available to the populations that need the services the most. There is a citywide
benefit to these types of activities.
Addressing Obstacles
The City will seek opportunities to secure additional funds and leverage
resources to make more funds available to meet the underserved needs.
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The following resources are anticipated to be available to the City of Miami
Beach in FY 2009 to undertake Housing and Community Development activities:
CDBG BUDGET FOR FY 2009/2010
Revenue
Projected CDBG Allocation for FY 2009/2010: $1,737,497
Reprogrammed Prior Years Funds: $15,528
• $12,724 from FY 2006/07 Program Administration
• $2,500 from FY 2006/07 Prime Time Seniors Project
• $304 from FY 2007/08 Jewish Community Services Senior Center
Daycare
Projected Program Income: $0
Total Revenue: $1,753,025
Expenditures
Housing Activities: $445,000
Public Services: $260,640
Other Activities (capital improvements, economic development, etc): $489,970
Repayment of Section 108 Loan: $210,000
Program Income Retained by Subgrantees (estimate): $0
Program Administration: $347,415
Total Expenditures: $1,753,025
HOME BUDGET FOR FY 2009/2010
Revenue
Projected HOME Allocation for FY 2009/2010: $1,263,276
Program Income for FY 2007/2008: $0
Total Revenue: $1,263,276
Expenditures
HOME Projects: $1,073,786 (CHDO Set-Aside)
CHDO Operating: $63,163
Program Administration: $126,327
Total Expenditures $1,263,276
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program: $1,737,497
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program: $1,263,276
Reprogrammed Prior Year CDBG Funds: $15,528
CDBG Program Income (Estimate): $0
HOME Program Income (Estimate): $0
Total Federal Resources: $3,016,301
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Other Resources
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program $43,691
Total Other Resources $43,691
The City will leverage these resources with those available through its RDA,
Resort Tax, Surtax, Supportive Housing, and other Federal, County, and City
resources that may become available.
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Table: 2009-10 Action Plan Summary -Resource Allocation
AGENCY -PROJECT
CDBG PROGRAM - $1,737,497 2009-10 ALLOCATION PLUS $1
Housing Activities, Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities, and Public
Facilities
Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach -Roof Replacement at Rebecca
Towers
Miami Beach Community Development Corp. -Home Ownership Assistance
Miami Beach Community Development Corp. -Multi-Family Housing Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami -Teen Center Capital Campaign
Jewish Community Services of S. Florida -Miami Beach Senior Center Capital
Improvement
UNIDAD of Miami Beach -North Beach Senior Center
Other Eligible Activities
City of Miami Beach Office of Real Estate, Housing and Community Development -
CDBGAdministration
City of Miami Beach Office of Real Estate, Housing and Community Development -
Planned Repayment of Section 108 Loan Principal
City of Miami Beach Code Enforcement -North Beach District Code Enforcement
City of Miami Beach Offce of Community Services -SHARE the Meal (Public
Services)
American Veteran Newspaper, Inc. -Food Assistance Program
$100,000 Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami -Miami Beach Juvenile Program
$160,000 Food for Life Network, Inc. -Groceries and Home-Delivered Meals
for Persons with HIV/AIDS
$185,000
Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc. (HOPE, Inc.) -
$50,000 Fair Housing Education & Outreach Initiative
Jewish Community Services -Homeless Outreach for Prevention &
$88,606 Employment
$261,364 Jewish Community Services -Miami Beach Senior Center
Jewish Community Services -Senior Meals Program
Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade County, Inc. -
$347,415 Miami Beach Elderly Meals Program
Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade County, Inc. -
$210,000 Rainbow Intergenerational Chiltl Care
Miami Beach Adult and Community Education Center- After-
$90,000 School Program for Fienberg Fisher Elementary School
Miami Beach Community Development Corp. -Tenant Services
$3,628 Coordinator
Miami Beach Community Health Center -Beverly Press Center
R.A.I.N. Parents, Inc. -Family Services:
Seniors Are First -Seniors Technology & Mentoring Program
The Shelbourne House, Inc. -Shelbourne House
UNIDAD of Miami Beach, Inc. -Project Link
$5,000
$22,012
$15,000
$5,000
$12,000
$11,000
$15,000
$31,000
$32,000
$10,000
$28,000
$27,000
$15,000
$5,000
$14,000
$10,000
I Total FY 2008-2009 CDBG Funds -Non-Public Services I $1,496,013 I Total FY 2008-2009 CDBG Funds -Public Services I $257,012 I
HOME PROGRAM -1,263,276
Other Eligible Activities Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)
City of Miami Beach Office of Real Estate, Housing and Community Development $126,327 Miami Beach Community Development Corp. -Project Set-Aside $1,073,786
-HOME Program Administration ($5,000 will be used to pay for HOPE, Inc. -Fair
Housing Education & Outreach Initiative) Miami Beach Community Development Corp. - CHDO Operating $63,163
5%
Total FY 2008-2009 HOME Funds -Other $126,327 Total FY 2008-2009 HOME Funds - CHDO $1,136,949
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CDBG Public Service Activities
American Veteran News -Food Assistance Project - $5,000 - To provide
emergency services to elderly, children and low-income individuals, including
purchasing and distribution of food. Primary goal is intervention to prevent
people from becoming displaced or entering lower poverty levels. The project
anticipates serving approximately 6,000 individuals/families.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami -Miami Beach Juvenile Program - $22,012 -
To provide a free, high-quality, after-school academic improvement program,
athletics, recreational activities, and 8-week summer program for approximately
300 youth ranging in ages from 5 to 16.
City of Miami Beach Office of Community Services -SHARE the Meal -
$3,628 - To provide SHARE Food Program free packages to 180 elder residents
in the City of Miami Beach as part of a campaign to promote program use and
improve elder health. This is anon-profit organization providing substantial
savings on food and groceries without the obligation to purchase bulk amounts
by the consumer. The individuals may use their own food stamp allocations or
grocery funds to make subsequent purchases.
Food for Life Network, Inc. -Home Delivered Meals/Groceries for Persons
with HIV/AIDS - $15,000 - To provide weekly, nutritionally balanced home-
delivered frozen meals or groceries to approximately 20 income-eligible
homebound persons living with HIV/AIDS in Miami Beach.
HIV Education Law Project (HELP) -Law Project - $7,000 - To provide free
legal assistance to approximately 200 low and moderate-income clients with
HIV/AIDS in matters of public benefits, discrimination, wills/trusts, family law and
landlord-tenant disputes.
Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc. - Fair Housing
Education and Outreach Initiative - $5,000 - To address identified
impediments to fair housing choice in the City through fair housing counseling,
education and outreach, enforcement, and referral services. This activity will be
supplemented with a $5,000 set-aside of HOME Program Administration funds.
Jewish Community Services -Homeless Outreach for Prevention and
Employment - $12,000 - To provide employment assistance to promote client
and family self-sufficiency for approximately 48 low to moderate-income,
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situational and economically homeless individuals, homeless persons in families
with children, and those in danger of becoming homeless. Homeless individuals
only are also provided with job training, necessary work equipment, work clothes
and transportation tokens.
Jewish Community Services -Miami Beach Senior Center Adult Day Care
Services - $11,000 - To provide professional support to an adult day care
program servicing approximately 60 frail elderly in a structured supportive setting
with daily activities, nutritionally balanced meals and therapies that provide or
prolong the need for institutionalization.
Jewish Community Services -Senior Meals Program- $15,000 - To partially
fund a social worker for a home delivered meals and shopping services program
servicing approximately 125 low to moderate income frail elders residing in the
City of Miami Beach. The social worker will visit approximately 125 elderly
clients throughout the year; in addition the program also provides shopping
services to 25 elders unable to shop for themselves.
Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade County, Inc. -Miami
Beach Elderly Meals Program - $31,000 - To provide nutritionally balanced
meals daily to approximately 600 Miami Beach elderly clients in a familiar
surrounding where they can have access to other support services provided by
Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade County. The program
would fund approximately 95 meals of the 275 meals served at the three senior
centers servicing approximately 600 unduplicated clients in Miami Beach.
Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade County, Inc. -
Rainbow Intergenerational Child Care - $32,000 - To provide affordable child
care for 13 Miami Beach preschoolers of income-eligible families. This
intergenerational program employs 20 Miami Beach seniors as teachers and staff
of the child care center.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Beach Adult and Community
Education Center -After School Care Super Stars Program - $10,000 - To
enhance the existing after school and summer school programs through
integrating technology, art, health and recreational activities into the academic
program. This project will not only improve the quality of the after school
program but will also dramatically expand upon the scope of the instruction and
the recreational activities.
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Miami Beach Community Development Corporation -Tenant Services
Coordinator - $28,000 - To fund a coordinator that brings together existing
program services including referral services to address the needs of
approximately 220 low and moderate income elderly and special needs tenants.
Miami Beach Community Health Center -Beverly Press Center - $27,000 -
To offer a full range of high quality affordable preventive, diagnostic and
treatment services to 3,500 low/moderate-income residents of Miami Beach at
the North Beach area. The program generates 14,000 patient visits annually with
linguistic/cultural competence.
R.A.I.N. Parents, Inc. -Family Services - $15,000 - To provide vouchers for
emergency food, and child care scholarships for approximately 75 low to
moderate-income individuals and families with children residing in Miami Beach
who have received eviction notices or who are already homeless, with peer
counseling for assisting parents in making positive life changes towards self-
sufficiency.
Seniors Are First -Technology and Mentoring Program - $5,000 - To
provide weekly socialization and mentoring opportunities and introduction to
technology to a minimum of 25 low to moderate income seniors residing in Miami
Beach.
Shelbourne House Inc. -Shelbourne House - $14,000 - To provide operating
costs for onsite support services to 48 projects based housing units with
supportive services in a secure and healthy environment to individuals living with
HIV/AIDS who choose to live independently.
UNIDAD of Miami Beach, Inc. -Project Link - $10,000 - To provide information
and referral services, employment activities and bilingual assistance to
approximately 5,000 income-eligible Miami Beach residents at the Miami Beach
Hispanic Community Center in the North Beach area and the Career Center
located in South Beach area.
CDBG Housing Activities
Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach -Roof Replacement at
Rebecca Towers - $100,000 - To replace the roof of the Rebecca Tower North
located at 200 Alton Road, a Section 8, 200-unit elderly residential building and
to replace the roof of the Rebecca Tower South located at 150 Alton Road, a
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public housing, 200-unit building. Between both towers, they house
approximately 450 low-income elderly individuals.
Miami Beach Community Development Corporation -Home Ownership
Assistance - $160,000 - To provide assistance to facilitate homeownership
through access to subsidized mortgage payments, closing cost and down
payment assistance, facilitating access to private mortgage loans, and helping to
finance the acquisition of homes, through counseling, and housing workshop
training to resolve barriers or issues preventing clients from becoming suitable
homeowners.
Miami Beach Community Development Corporation -Multi-Family Housing
Program - $185,000 -To provide operational funds to acquire, rehabilitate and
manage rental buildings targeted for income-eligible persons. Currently MBCDC
has six projects under development.
CDBG Rehabilitation, Preservation and Public Facilities
UNIDAD of Miami Beach -North Beach Senior Center - $261,364 -UNIDAD
of Miami Beach has entered into along-term management agreement with the
City of Miami Beach for the construction of an oceanfront North Beach Senior
Center in Bandshell Park at 7251 Collins Avenue. The center will have over
8,000 sq. ft. of program space and some 10,000 sq. ft. of terraces and walkways
when completed.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, Inc. -South Beach Club Teen Center -
$50,000 - To complete the construction of the new South Beach Club that will
provide Miami Beach youth with astate-of-the-art learning facility that will lead to
greater academic and athletic learning experiences.
Jewish Community Services of S. Florida -Miami Beach Senior Center
Capital Improvement - $88,606 - To repair the roof and drywall and to paint the
building of the Senior Adult Day Care Center.
CDBG Other Eligible Activities
City of Miami Beach Office of Real Estate, Housing and Community
Development -CDBG Administration - $347,415 - To continue to provide the
necessary funding to manage, oversee, coordinate, monitor, audit and evaluate
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the CDBG program and sub-recipients in accordance with federal regulations.
Funding includes activities to ensure compliance with federal fair housing/EEO
requirements, environmental review, fiscal management, citizen participation,
public information and planning and management activities.
City of Miami Beach Office of Real Estate, Housing and Community
Development -Planned Repayment of Section 108 Principal - $210,000 - To
repay the principal balance of a HUD Section 108 loan in the amount of
$4,000,000. The loan was acquired to implement a comprehensive streetscape
improvement program in the North Beach area, including Normandy Isle; and to
complete construction of the North Shore Youth Center as part of a
neighborhood revitalization strategy for North Beach
City of Miami Beach Code Compliance Division -Code Enforcement North
Beach - $90,000 - To provide 2 full-time Code Compliance Officers to assist in
the implementation of the North Beach Economic Development Strategic Plan
and the North Beach Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy.
HOME Eligible Activities
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Miami Beach
Community Development Corporation - Project Set-Aside - $1,073,786
Acquisition and/or rehabilitation, multi-unit residential. To provide rental and/or
homeownership opportunities.
Miami Beach CHDO Community Development Corporation - CHDO
Operating - $63,163 Funds to pay salaries, wages, and other employee
compensation and benefits, rent, utilities, employee education, travel, training,
communication costs, taxes, insurance, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Other Eligible Activities
City of Miami Beach Office of Real Estate, Housing and Community
Development -HOME Program Administration - $126,327 For management,
oversight, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, staff and overhead, public
information, fair housing education activities, indirect costs and planning
activities.
Managing the Process
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1. Identify the lead agency, entity, and agencies responsible for administering
programs covered by the consolidated plan.
2. Identify the significant aspects of the process by which the plan was
developed, and the agencies, groups, organizations, and others who
participated in the process.
3. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to enhance
coordination between public and private housing, health, and social service
agencies.
Program Year 2 Action Plan Managing the Process response:
Lead Agency
The City of Miami Beach Office of Real Estate, Housing and Community
Development is charged with the responsibility of administering Federal and
State programs that are meant to develop decent affordable housing and
revitalize urban neighborhoods through community and economic development
initiatives.
Significant Aspects of Planning Process
The City has established housing, community, and economic development
priorities through a variety of planning activities that include its Consolidated
Plan, Comprehensive Plan, redevelopment plans, community surveys and Local
Housing Assistance Plan. In addition to these resources, the City of Miami Beach
annually requests proposals for housing and community development projects,
which are reviewed by the City's Community Development Advisory Committee
(CDAC).
The CDAC reviews funding requests for the CDBG program. The CDAC is a 14-
member volunteer board appointed by the City Commission. The City received
40 project proposals for consideration for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009-10.
The updated data for the City's 2009-2010 Action Plan was gathered from
various sources including, but not limited to, the Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data, HUD low and moderate income special
tabulation data, U.S. Census data, the Florida Clearinghouse, University of
Florida Shimberg Center and Claritas.
FY 2009-10 Action Steps to Enhance Coordination
The Office of Real Estate, Housing and Community Development will continue to
utilize its Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) as a way to
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coordinate efforts and flow of information between public and private housing,
health, and social service agencies.
Citizen Participation
1. Provide a summary of the citizen participation process.
2. Provide a summary of citizen comments or views on the plan.
3. Provide a summary of efforts made to broaden public participation in the
development of the consolidated plan, including outreach to minorities and
non-English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities.
4. Provide a written explanation of comments not accepted and the reasons why
these comments were not accepted.
*Please note that Citizen Comments and Responses may be included as additional files within the CPMP
Tool.
Program Year 2 Action Plan Citizen Participation response:
As a recipient of Federal funds, the City of Miami Beach must implement a
Citizen Participation Plan that sets forth the City's policies and procedures for
involving the community in developing the Consolidated Plan, incremental action
plans, any substantial amendments to such plans, and for developing the
Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER). Below is a summary of all
the opportunities for citizen input in the development of the FY 2009-10 Action
Plan.
Summary of Citizen Participation Process Activities
• Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting -February 17,
2009
• Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting -April 28, 2009
• Request for Proposal Process - March 9 to April 8, 2009
• Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting -May 19, 2009
• Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting -May 28, 2009
• Pre-Development Public Meeting -March 24, 2009
• Plan Consultation Process -May and June 2009
• Inter-Agency Consultation -May and June 2009
• Publication of Plan for 30 Day Public Comment Period/Including Comment
from Other Jurisdictions -June 12, 2009 to July 11, 2009
• Pre-Adoption Public Meeting -June 15, 2009
• Commission Approval -July 15, 2009
Summary of Efforts to Broaden Citizen Participation
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Notices of all public hearings were published prior to the hearings, in a non-legal
section (i.e. display advertisement) of at least one newspaper of general circulation.
The Request for Proposals application process was also published in a newspaper
(i.e. display advertisement).
In addition to the two public meetings required to be held regarding the 2009-10
Action Plan (one at the pre-development stage and one after the plan is drafted, but
prior to adoption), City staff met as necessary with the Community Development
Advisory Committee (CDAC). The CDAC is a 14-member volunteer board that is
appointed by the City Commission. The CDAC members reviewed CDBG project
funding requests.
In 2009, the City completed a community satisfaction survey which over 1000
residents and 500 businesses participated. Phone surveys were conducted in both
English and Spanish. The surveys provided the City with the information needed to
develop, improve and implement strategic priorities for the future of the City. The
2009 survey was a follow up to the initial community satisfaction survey conducted
in 2005 and the survey of 2007.
Any comments received from the public pertaining to the Action Plan will be
addressed in format prescribed the City's Citizen Participation Plan. Written
comments received are included under "Exhibits".
Institutional Structure
1. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to develop
institutional structure.
Program Year 2 Action Plan Institutional Structure response:
While the Office of Real Estate, Housing and Community Development serves as
the lead agency, the One-Year Action Plan is implemented with the assistance of
various non-profit social service providers, the Miami Beach Community
Development Corporation (which also functions as a Community Housing
Development Organization (CHDO), the Miami Beach Housing Authority and
various other for-profit entities.
The Office also strengthens efforts of the continuum of care for homelessness by
providing emergency shelter and other support services for homeless individuals
and families, and/or interim assistance for the prevention of homelessness. The
City previously collaborated with the other local entitlement jurisdictions of Miami-
Dade County, City of Miami, City of Hialeah and City of North Miami in the
creation of a "Metropolitan Fair Housing Advisory Committee" as part of its effort
to complete an updated Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice report,
which is been prepared by Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence
(H.O.P.E.) Inc.
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Monitoring
1. Describe actions that will take place during the next year to monitor its
housing and community development projects and ensure long-term
compliance with program requirements and comprehensive planning
requirements.
Program Year 2 Action Plan Monitoring response:
The overall standards that will be used to monitor the management and
implementation of the City's Action Plan are the applicable laws found in the
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24 which pertains to HUD. In addition, policy
memorandum and notices issued by HUD and consultation with the City's Miami
Field Office Community Planning and Development representative will serve as
guidance in maintaining and monitoring program compliance. HUD's Community
Planning and Development Office has developed a monitoring guide that it uses
to monitor grantees. When appropriate the City will refer to this guide. Other
applicable regulations and policies such as those from the Department of Labor,
U.S. Office of Management and Budget, Office of Fair Housing and Equal
Opportunity, and Department of Environmental Protection Agency will also be
used as the standard for any monitoring tools and procedures developed for
housing and community development programs.
Some of the monitoring tasks performed by the Office of Real Estate, Housing
and Community Development include the following:
Procurement
The City will follow its procurement procedures for the use of additional
contractors needed to carryout programs.
Fiscal Management
The City will maintain designated positions to oversee fiscal management and
program expenditures.
Technical Assistance
To ensure that activities are carried out in compliance with federal regulations,
when technical assistance or training is appropriate it will be provided.
Performance
Subrecipient and vendor files for performance will be maintained. Operational
procedures, performance guidelines will be established and utilized and made
clear in any binding agreements.
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Timeliness
The timely expenditure of funding on eligible programs is important. Projects and
activities will be monitored to ensure they begin and are implemented in a timely
manner.
subrecipient Monitoring
The City will enter into binding subrecipient contract agreements with
organizations receiving federal funds. These agreements provide a basis for
enforcing the goals and objectives of the Action Plan, the federal rules and
regulations, and the time frame to achieve the stated accomplishments. The
agreements contain remedies in the event of a breach of the provisions by the
subrecipient parties.
The overriding goal of subrecipient monitoring is to ensure that services are
provided as prescribed in the subrecipient contract and to identify deficiencies
and remedial actions. The emphasis is on prevention, detection and correction of
problems. All monthly and quarterly reports submitted by the subrecipients will be
thoroughly examined to ensure compliance. Furthermore, on-site technical
assistance visits and monitoring visits will be performed throughout the program
year.
Communication is the key to a good working relationship with the subrecipient
agencies. Monitoring is an ongoing process involving continuous subrecipient
communication and evaluation. The staff of the Office of Real Estate, Housing
and Community Development is experienced in subrecipient monitoring criteria
and techniques.
IDIS Disbursements
The City will have formal procedures outlining IDIS disbursements and payment
requests. This will include reviews to assure that proper documentation is
provided and that expenditures are for eligible activities under applicable rules
and regulations as authorized.
Plan Amendments
If there are any proposed changes to the Consolidated Plan, the City's Citizen
Participation Plan will be followed and Plan amendments will be forwarded to the
City's CPD representative at the Miami Field Office.
Performance-Based Measurement System
In accordance with HUD's adoption of a performance measurement system that
monitors program productivity and impact from a national perspective, the City of
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Miami Beach will evaluate the performance of its programs based on the national
agreed upon indicators that link the goals, objectives, inputs and outputs of the
projects implemented. The City may develop its own performance-based
measurement system to further measure the successes of the program or
identify where changes are needed.
Lead-based Paint
1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to evaluate and
reduce the number of housing units containing lead-based paint hazards in
order to increase the inventory of lead-safe housing available to extremely
low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families, and how the plan for
the reduction of lead-based hazards is related to the extent of lead poisoning
and hazards.
Program Year 2 Action Plan Lead-based Paint response:
The City of Miami Beach will continue to evaluate lead-based paint hazards by
contacting the Miami Dade Health Department annually to determine whether
any residents have been diagnosed with high levels of lead and where the
housing units are located.
As part of any City administered housing program, the City will ensure that all
appropriate lead hazard disclosures, brochures and testing are done in
compliance with Federal regulations for those homes that were built in 1978 and
prior to. If abatement is required, specifications by a certified lead contractor will
be written and incorporated into rehabilitation specifications to be implemented
by the City with CDBG/HOME funding. These actions will prevent lead poisoning
and hazards in the communit .
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Specific Housing Objectives
*Please also refer to the Housing Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Describe the priorities and specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve
during the next year.
2. Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources
that are reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified
needs for the period covered by this Action Plan.
Program Year 2 Action Plan Specific Objectives response:
Increasing decent affordable housing opportunities is a priority objective in the
City. The City currently has programs such as first-time home buyer assistance
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and multi-family residential rehabilitation which are funded from CDBG, HOME
and/or SHIP. Maintaining and increasing affordable rental properties is a priority
of the City. Continuing to fund these activities and programs will remain a priority.
As evidenced by the CHAS special tabulation data, the priority needs in the City
remains affordable rental housing needs. The highest priority continues to
address the households that have very low income and are paying more than
50% of their income on housing needs and/or are living in substandard housing.
The medium priority remains assigned to households at 51% to 80% AMI of the
median who have less severe issues. The lowest priority will be assigned to
those households with incomes 80%AMI or greater.
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Resources Available
(Federal) CDBG -Community Development Block Grant. Funds will be used
primarily for home repair assistance, purchase assistance and may be utilized for
one time emergency assistance needs.
(State) SHIP -State Housing Initiative Partnership. Funds will be utilized primarily
for rehabilitation of units in the City. This is only funding that will be available for
households that are at 80% to 120% AMI.
(Federal) HOME -Home Investment Partnership Funds will be used primarily for the
rehabilitation of units. Fund will be set aside for a certified Community Housing
Development Organization (CHDO) to undertake eligible HOME
(Local) Redevelopment Agency Funds (RDA) -Through tax increment financing
available to the City Center RDA, funds are available for target areas.
Additional Leverage Resources
Section 202 -Program designed to promote the creation of new units or substantial
rehabilitation of units, by anon-profit, for housing and related facilities for the elderly,
and mentally or physically disabled.
Public Housing Grants -Grants that are provided by HUD to local public housing
agencies. Funds are used to construct or rehabilitate publicly owned housing which
is rented at below market rate to very low and low income households.
Potential State Leverage Resources
SHADP -Special Housing Assistance and Development Program. This program is
designed to target smaller rental developments for hard-to-serve populations such
as persons with a disability, frail elders and people who are homeless. SHADP helps
finance development and operation of developments that have other resources.
Tax Exempt Bonds -Issued by Florida Housing Finance to provide funding to
subsidize units for very low and low income households.
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Needs of Public Housing
1. Describe the manner in which the plan of the jurisdiction will help address the
needs of public housing and activities it will undertake during the next year to
encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management
and participate in homeownership.
2. If the public housing agency is designated as "troubled" by HUD or otherwise is
performing poorly, the jurisdiction shall describe the manner in which it will
provide financial or other assistance in improving its operations to remove such
designation during the next year.
Program Year 2 Action Plan Public Housing Strategy response:
For FY 2009-10, the City of Miami Beach proposes to fund the HACMB for the
following activity:
Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach -Roof Replacement at Rebecca
Towers - $100,000 - To replace the roof of the Rebecca Tower North located at 200
Alton Road, a Section 8, 200-unit elderly residential building, and to replace the roof
of the Rebecca Tower South located at 150 Alton Road, a public housing, 200-unit
building. Between both towers, they house approximately 450 low-income elderly
individuals.
The HACMB, which operates independently from the City of Miami Beach, will
undertake its own programs.
Barriers to Affordable Housing
1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to remove barriers
to affordable housing.
Program Year 2 Action Plan Barriers to Affordable Housing response:
As a recipient of Florida's SHIP funds, the City of Miami Beach is required to
reinstate its Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). The AHAC is an 11
person advisory board that is charged with the responsibility of reviewing the City's
Comprehensive Plan and affordable housing policies and making recommendations
to the City commission about how to enhance policies and incentives to promote
affordable housing within the City. The City is required to submit to the State the
committee's updated policy review and recommendations every three years.
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HOME/ American Dream Down payment Initiative
(ADDI)
1. Describe other forms of investment not described in § 92.205(b).
2. If the participating jurisdiction (PJ) will use HOME or ADDI funds for
homebuyers, it must state the guidelines for resale or recapture, as required
in § 92.254 of the HOME rule.
3. If the PJ will use HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by
multifamily housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME funds, it must state
its refinancing guidelines required under § 92.206(b). The guidelines shall
describe the conditions under which the PJ will refinance existing debt. At a
minimum these guidelines must:
a. Demonstrate that rehabilitation is the primary eligible activity and ensure
that this requirement is met by establishing a minimum level of
rehabilitation per unit or a required ratio between rehabilitation and
refinancing.
b. Require a review of management practices to demonstrate that
disinvestments in the property has not occurred; that the long-term needs
of the project can be met; and that the feasibility of serving the targeted
population over an extended affordability period can be demonstrated.
c. State whether the new investment is being made to maintain current
affordable units, create additional affordable units, or both.
d. Specify the required period of affordability, whether it is the minimum 15
years or longer.
e. Specify whether the investment of HOME funds may be jurisdiction-wide
or limited to a specific geographic area, such as a neighborhood identified
in a neighborhood revitalization strategy under 24 CFR 91.215(e)(2) or a
Federally designated Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community.
f. State that HOME funds cannot be used to refinance multifamily loans
made or insured by any federal program, including CDBG.
4. If the PJ is going to receive American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI)
funds, please complete the following narratives:
a. Describe the planned use of the ADDI funds.
b. Describe the PJ's plan for conducting targeted outreach to residents and
tenants of public housing and manufactured housing and to other families
assisted by public housing agencies, for the purposes of ensuring that the
ADDI funds are used to provide down payment assistance for such
residents, tenants, and families.
c. Describe the actions to be taken to ensure the suitability of families
receiving ADDI funds to undertake and maintain homeownership, such as
provision of housing counseling to homebuyers.
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Program Year 2 Action Plan HOME/ADDI response:
The City of Miami Beach received HOME funds which are utilized by the City's
CHDO for rehabilitation and refinancing of buildings to provide affordable rental
housing and rental assistance to income eligible persons to increase the number of
affordable housing units in the housing stock.
Appropriate Refinance Options
• To ensure a lower interest rate.
• Inability or unwillingness of the existing lender to cooperate with the planned
HOME program financing or improvements.
• The Subrecipient (CHDO) used interim financing in order to secure an
available property.
• Secure advantageous terms, conditions or procedures offered by a
refinancing lender (No payments required during the construction period) or
• Other circumstances as may be approved on an individual basis.
• Refinancing must be incidental to the overall goal of the multi-family
rehabilitation.
Staff Review
Each HOME program involving refinancing will be evaluated by the Housing and
Community Development Division. The staff review will consist of:
• A determination that rehabilitation, not refinancing is the primary activity.
• Ensure project has a minimum affordability period of 15 years or longer period
if determined appropriate.
• A determination that the cost of rehabilitation is not less than an aggregate
cost of $10,000 per unit in any project of which is included.
• A review of management practices which should demonstrate disinvestment
in the property has not occurred.
• A determination that the long term needs of the project can be met.
• A determination that serving the targeted population over an extended
affordability period is feasible.
• A statement of whether the new investment is being made to maintain current
affordable units or to create additional affordable units or both.
The policies above apply to HOME activities regardless of where they occur within
the City. HOME funds cannot be used to refinance multi-family loans made or
insured by another federal program, including CDBG. To expedite staff review, each
project for which refinancing is sought shall be submitted to the Housing and
Community Development Division with information addressing the purpose, and
each of the above mentioned review items.
The City will not receive ADDI funds in FY 2009-10.
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Specific Homeless Prevention Elements
*Please also refer to the Homeless Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
Sources of Funds- Identify the private and public resources that the jurisdiction
expects to receive during the next year to address homeless needs and to
prevent homelessness. These include the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance
Act programs, other special federal, state and local and private funds targeted to
homeless individuals and families with children, especially the chronically
homeless, the HUD formula programs, and any publicly-owned land or property.
Please describe, briefly, the jurisdiction's plan for the investment and use of
funds directed toward homelessness.
2. Homelessness- In a narrative, describe how the action plan will address the
specific objectives of the Strategic Plan and, ultimately, the priority needs
identified. Please also identify potential obstacles to completing these action
steps.
3. Chronic homelessness-The jurisdiction must describe the specific planned
action steps it will take over the next year aimed at eliminating chronic
homelessness by 2012. Again, please identify barriers to achieving this.
4. Homelessness Prevention-The jurisdiction must describe its planned action
steps over the next year to address the individual and families with children at
imminent risk of becoming homeless.
5. Discharge Coordination Policy-Explain planned activities to implement a
cohesive, community-wide Discharge Coordination Policy, and how, in the
coming year, the community will move toward such a policy.
Program Year 2 Action Plan Special Needs response:
While Miami Beach does not have any homeless facilities within its boundaries,
however, the City collaborates with the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust and other
homeless services providers that offer emergency shelter in Miami-Dade County.
The City receives an allocation of 10 beds out of the 400 beds funded by the Miami-
Dade County Homeless Trust. The City also utilizes $500,000 in resort tax funds to
purchase additional emergency shelter beds at the Salvation Army (41 beds) and
Miami Rescue Mission (15 beds) to provide shelter to homeless individuals and
families. In addition, the City contracts two treatments beds with Citrus Health
Network, Inc., a community mental health services provider that enables the
provision of short-term housing to the City's chronic homeless clients suffering from
mental illness and/or substance abuse addiction. The City will continue with these
efforts and related activities facilitated through the City's Homeless Services
Division.
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Priority Homeless Needs specific to Miami Beach include:
• Homeless Prevention
• Outreach
• Emergency Shelter/Transitional Housing
The City of Miami Beach intends to support homeless initiatives and outreach efforts
that promote ending chronic homelessness by 2012. These include initiatives and
efforts focused on homelessness prevention, comprehensive street level outreach,
assessments, emergency shelter and transitional housing placements and referrals
for services to address the needs of the homeless in the City. The goal is to help
homeless persons (especially the chronically homeless) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living. The City, through its Homeless Services
Division, will utilize the referral system and network of providers available through
the Miami-Dade County Continuum of Care.
The City, through the Recovery Act will receive funding for the Homelessness
Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP). These funds will provide
homelessness prevention assistance to individuals and households who would
otherwise become homeless and to provide assistance to rapidly re-house persons
who are homeless as defined by Section 103 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless
Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 1132). The HPRP aims to assist households and persons
at or below 50 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Discharge Coordination
The City of Miami Beach no longer receives McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance
Act Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG). However, the City is a sub-recipient of
Supportive Housing Program (SHP) funds from the Miami-Dade County Homeless
Trust. It matches these funds with available Resort Tax funds. The City's Homeless
Services office coordinates homeless activities at the City level, including
implementing its discharge policy.
Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG)
(States only) Describe the process for awarding grants to State recipients, and a
description of how the allocation will be made available to units of local government.
Program Year 2 Action Plan ESG response:
This section does not apply to the City of Miami Beach as it no longer receives ESG
funding.
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Community Development
*Please also refer to the Community Development Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Identify the jurisdiction's priority non-housing community development needs
eligible for assistance by CDBG eligibility category specified in the Community
Development Needs Table (formerly Table 2B), public facilities, public
improvements, public services and economic development.
2. Identify specific long-term and short-term community development objectives
(including economic development activities that create jobs), developed in
accordance with the statutory goals described in section 24 CFR 91.1 and the
primary objective of the CDBG program to provide decent housing and a suitable
living environment and expand economic opportunities, principally for low- and
moderate-income persons.
*Note: Each specific objective developed to address a priority need, must be identified by number and contain
proposed accomplishments, the time period (i.e., one, two, three, or more years), and annual program year
numeric goals the jurisdiction hopes to achieve in quantitative terms, or in other measurable terms as identified
and defined by the jurisdiction.
Program Year 2 Action Plan Community Development response:
The following section addresses non-housing community development needs in the
City of Miami Beach. In general the City's priority non-housing community
development needs have been public facilities/infrastructure improvements and
public service needs. Through the 2008-2012 Consolidated planning process the
City of Miami Beach has identified priority needs and a community development
needs worksheet can be found under the Exhibits section. Public service activities
that assist youth, elderly, homeless, special needs, will continue to be priority. The
City also intends to continue focused attention on the North Beach revitalization
district.
Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements
Activities such as senior centers, community centers, youth centers, neighborhood
facilities, recreational facilities, and water sewer projects are classified as physical
improvements that benefit the area. These improvements should benefit low to
moderate income persons. These activities can be undertaken in low to moderate
income areas or public facilities can be constructed where it is clear the presumed
beneficiaries are low to moderate income. Specific public facilities and infrastructure
improvements have been identified on the needs worksheet.
The use of CDBG funds can be leveraged against available resources from the
City's Redevelopment Area Tax Increment Financing, Capital Improvement
Program, Enterprise Zone, or private investment to carry out activities within the
community. CDBG funds are not meant to replace an existing funding source but
rather to serve as catalyst for projects that would not be accomplished without the
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assistance of the CDBG program.
North Beach Revitalization
The City of Miami Beach's priority community development needs continues to focus
on the North Beach Community. In 2001, HUD approved the City's adopted
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRS) for North Beach. The NRS includes a
list of projects targeted for this area, an area that has not seen the revitalization felt
by South Beach and other areas of the City. There is also a redevelopment plan in
place that provides for tax increment financing (TIF) revenue.
North Beach is the northernmost section of Miami Beach and encompasses the area
of 63rd Street north to 87th Street and Biscayne Bay east to the Atlantic Ocean.
Residentially, it is primarily occupied by low to moderate income renters
Also, many parts of the North Beach area are included in aState-designated
Enterprise Zone, including all of the commercial areas and portions of the residential
neighborhoods. The area is being expanded. The Florida Enterprise Zone program
offers financial incentives to businesses located in designated areas found in urban
and rural communities. These incentives are offered to encourage private
investment in the zones as well as employment opportunities for the area's
residents. Such incentives include:
• Enterprise Zone Jobs Tax Credit (Corporate Income Tax)
• Enterprise Zone Jobs Tax Credit (Sales and Use Tax)
• Enterprise Zone Property Tax Credit (Corporate Income Tax)
• Sales tax refund for building materials used in rehabilitation of real property
• Sales tax refund for business machinery and equipment
• Sales tax exemption for electrical energy
• Community Contribution Tax Credit Program
The NRS and North Beach Redevelopment Plan contain a variety of strategies that
drive revitalization efforts in the area.
The NRS captures a variety of CBDG eligible community development strategies to
address the diverse needs of the community range from historic preservation to
upgrading public infrastructure and facilities.
Basis for Priority: The City has an approved NRS for the area specifically designed
to improve the area to help sustain the overall economic vitality of the City.
Obstacles: Funding to address the many needs of the area. The various needs of
the community such as economic opportunity, housing, and legal issues may serve
as an obstacle to attracting private investment needed to help revitalize it. Cost of
homeownership is out of reach for many low income persons. The lack of ownership
may thus continue to reduce the stability of the community.
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Basis for Priority: The key to revitalizing a community and attracting private
investment is for the City to invest in its infrastructure.
Obstacle: Funding.
Public Service Needs
Activities such as outreach, counseling, substance abuse, child care services,
outreach activities, training are generally considered public service activities. These
funds are subject to a 15% cap under the CDBG program. With a diverse community
such as Miami Beach, a variety of services are needed. Some of the services
addressed as priority includes:
• Child Care Services
• Economic Development
• Employment Training
• General Public Services
• Health Services
• Public Facilities and Improvements
• Senior Programs and Senior Services
• Services to Persons with Disabilities
• Youth Programs
Basis for Priority: Each year, during the City's Request for Proposal process, the
majority of applications received are public service based.
Obstacle: Funding, capacity of service providers and possible unnecessary overlap
in delivery.
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Anti-Poverty Strategy
1. Describe the actions that will take place during the next year to reduce the number
of poverty level families.
Program Year 2 Action Plan Antipoverty Strategy response:
The Anti-Poverty Plan is intended to increase incomes and job opportunities for low-
income households. Miami Beach's economy relies on lower paying service-sector and
seasonal tourism-oriented jobs. Many of these jobs are open to people with low skills
and low educational attainment. In response to the Welfare Reform Act, the City of
Miami Beach focused its core to combat poverty and focused on the creation of secure,
well-paying jobs. Implementation of these anti-poverty efforts remains a cooperative
effort between the City, the local business community, community development
agencies, nonprofit organizations, the City's designated CHDO, the Housing Authority
of the City of Miami Beach, Inc., and other service organizations.
A major objective of the City's economic development activities is the stimulation of
economic revitalization and job creation by facilitating business development and
expansion, job creation/retention, encouraging private development through public
support, and carrying out housing and neighborhood revitalization. The development of
convention-quality hotels is an economic development objective which is an example of
business development that provides significant employment opportunities for persons
entering the job market.
The purpose of this strategy is to link individuals and families to the programs and
services available to them and to build upon existing anti-poverty program
infrastructure. External factors that impact the economy will have an impact on the
resources and programs available to move individuals towards economic self sufficiency
as well as jobs available. These factors can also have an impact on affordable housing.
However, even with negative external factors the overall goals, objectives/policies will
remain the same as programs and activities are adapted to reflect market change. The
City will continuously seek out opportunities that support or improve its anti-poverty
strategy.
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Non-homeless Special Needs (91.220 (c) and (e))
*Please also refer to the Non-homeless Special Needs Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Describe the priorities and specific objectives the jurisdiction hopes to achieve for
the period covered by the Action Plan.
2. Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that are
reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs for the
period covered by this Action Plan.
Program Year 2 Action Plan Specific Objectives response:
As indicated in the 2008-12 Consolidated Plan Housing Assessment, one-fifth of the
City's households are headed by a household 65 years or older and more than half are
cost burdened. The burden of housing leaves many other needs unaddressed. The
needs of the elderly and frail elderly are a priority in the City.
Approximately 18 percent of the population has a disability. The highest prevalence of
disabilities exists among seniors. Most of the disability is physical. The needs of the
disabled are a priority.
Miami Beach and the surrounding neighborhoods have some of the highest
concentrations of reported adult HIV/AIDS cases in the County. Over the past ten
years, there were 3,097 reported AIDS cases and 1,686 reported HIV cases in the area.
The supportive needs of households with HIV/AIDS are a priority.
Obstacles
The major obstacle in meeting the needs of the non-homeless special needs
populations is funding and a potential decrease in funding for non-profits. A decrease in
funding will lead to fewer services provided to the community and may result in more
wait-list type situations for the services.
Housing and Supportive Services -Facilities and Programs
Supportive housing and social services for special needs residents, including housing
for persons with disabilities or HIV/AIDS, are provided by the City, County, local housing
authorities and numerous nonprofit organizations. Primary programs are listed as
follows:
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Care Program
The Shelter Plus Care Program administered by the Miami-Dade Housing Authority
(MDHA) provides housing assistance to homeless individuals or families who have a
permanent disability, such as mental illness, substance abuse and/or HIV+/AIDS. The
goal of the program is to provide self-sufficiency to the residents.
Veterans Assisted Supportive Housing Program
The MDHA in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides 50
rental vouchers to homeless veterans with severe psychiatric or substance abuse
disorders.
HOPWA-Supported Housing
The countywide HOPWA Program is administered by the City of Miami. The goal is to
assist program participants in achieving and maintaining housing stability so as to avoid
homelessness and improve their access to, and engagement in, HIV/AIDS treatment
and care. Local HOPWA funds are directed towards long-term rental assistance,
project-based rental or operating assistance and, when funds allow, capital funding for
rehabilitation or new construction (new construction limited to single-room occupancy
units and community residences).
Approximately 1,000 households (well over 3,000 persons) are provided long-term
tenant-based rental assistance and the support of housing specialists. Sixty (60)
households are provided subsidized project-based housing. An additional thirty-one
(31) units of housing, built in part with HOPWA funds, are restricted to housing only for
persons living with AIDS.
Assisted Living Facilities
Shelbourne House: Through CDBG program funds, the City regularly provides funding
to the Shelbourne House. Shelbourne House provides housing and supportive services
to income eligible persons with HIV/AIDS in Miami Beach. Housing vouchers are also
available to eligible residents.
Douglas Gardens: Douglas Gardens provides housing and supportive health services
on a citywide basis for the elderly in Miami Beach.
Meridian Place Apartment: This apartment building located at 530 Meridian Avenue
provides 34 units for eligible elderly/homeless persons. The City provided HOME
Program funds for this project.
Council Towers and Stella Maris: Non-profits in the Miami Beach community have
received CDBG funding from the City to provide various supportive services to the
elderly who reside in Council Towers apartments and Stella Maris retirement community
in Miami Beach.
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Housing Accessibility Programs
Currently, 42 units from the City's assisted housing inventory are dedicated to persons
with disabilities. HACMB is continuing to update and improve its public housing
inventory. In accordance with their Section 504 needs assessment, HACMB is
renovating Rebecca Towers to be ADA compliant. In addition, all new construction and
renovation projects within the City must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Miami Beach Senior Centers
UNIDAD of Miami Beach has entered into along-term management agreement with the
City of Miami Beach for the construction of an oceanfront North Beach Senior Center in
the City owned property of Bandshell Park at 7251 Collins Avenue. The City has also
provided CDBG funding for the construction of this facility. The center will have over
8,000 sq. ft. of program space and some 10,000 sq. ft. of terraces and walkways when
completed and will serve the low and moderate-income senior population. Jewish
Community Services has also received funding to make improvements to another senior
center and provide supportive services.
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
The City does not currently have a tenant based rental assistance program funded from
HOME. However, with such a large presence of cost burdened elderly households on
fixed incomes, the City may undertake a tenant based rental assistance program in the
future.
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Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS
*Please also refer to the HOPWA Table in the Needs.xls workbook.
1. Provide a Brief description of the organization, the area of service, the name of the
program contacts, and a broad overview of the range/ type of housing activities to be
done during the next year.
2. Report on the actions taken during the year that addressed the special needs of
persons who are not homeless but require supportive housing, and assistance for
persons who are homeless.
3. Evaluate the progress in meeting its specific objective of providing affordable
housing, including a comparison of actual outputs and outcomes to proposed goals
and progress made on the other planned actions indicated in the strategic and action
plans. The evaluation can address any related program adjustments or future plans.
4. Report on annual HOPWA output goals for the number of households assisted
during the year in: (1) short-term rent, mortgage and utility payments to avoid
homelessness; (2) rental assistance programs; and (3) in housing facilities, such as
community residences and SRO dwellings, where funds are used to develop and/or
operate these facilities. Include any assessment of client outcomes for achieving
housing stability, reduced risks of homelessness and improved access to care.
5. Report on the use of committed leveraging from other public and private resources
that helped to address needs identified in the plan.
6. Provide an analysis of the extent to which HOPWA funds were distributed among
different categories of housing needs consistent with the geographic distribution
plans identified in its approved Consolidated Plan.
7. Describe any barriers (including non-regulatory) encountered, actions in response to
barriers, and recommendations for program improvement.
8. Please describe the expected trends facing the community in meeting the needs of
persons living with HIV/AIDS and provide additional information regarding the
administration of services to people with HIV/AIDS.
9. Please note any evaluations, studies or other assessments that will be conducted on
the local HOPWA program during the next year.
Program Year 2 Action Plan HOPWA response:
The City of Miami receives and administers HOPWA funds for the Miami metropolitan
area. Local HOPWA funds are directed towards long-term rental assistance, project-
based rental or operating assistance and when funds allow, capital funding for
rehabilitation or new construction (new construction limited to single-room occupancy
units and community residences).
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Specific HOPWA Objectives
Describe how Federal, State, and local public and private sector resources that are
reasonably expected to be available will be used to address identified needs for the
period covered by the Action Plan.
Program Year 2 Specific HOPWA Objectives response:
The City of Miami Beach does not receive HOPWA funding directly. HOPWA program
objectives are identified by the City of Miami who is responsible for administering the
HOPWA program for the metropolitan area. The City will support housing and other
initiatives for persons with HIV/AIDS through appropriate public service/public facility
dollars.
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Include any Action Plan information that was not covered by a narrative in any other
section.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-27117
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING
SUPPORT FOR THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
STATE OF FLORIDA'S ENERGY ECONOMIC ZONE PILOT
PROGRAM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S
SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL TO SAID PILOT
PROGRAM REQUESTING THE ENERGY ECONOMIC ZONE
PILOT PROGRAM DESIGNATION.
WHEREAS, during the 2009 session, the Florida Legislature enacted Chapter 2009-89,
Laws of Florida (House Bill 5013); and
WHEREAS, Section 7 of House Bill 5013 authorizes the Florida Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) to implement an Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program (the
"Program"), to develop a model for use by other communities; and
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2009, DCA published notice of a Request for Proposals to be
designated as an "Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program"; and
WHEREAS, the proposed model program should. address cultivating green economic
development, encourage renewable electric energy generation, promote the development of
green gobs, and further implement House Bill 697, 2008, relative to discouraging sprawl,
energy-efficient land use patterns and greenhouse gas reduction strategies; and
WHEREAS, in order to apply to the Program, local governments must provide
demonstrated commitment to energy conservation, carbon reduction, green building, and
economic development; and
WHEREAS, the local government must show strong leadership, commitment and
support for participation in the Program, including a Resolution demonstrating support for
participation in the Program; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes that all areas of the City of Miami Beach be included in
the proposed Energy Economic Zone; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission express
support for the City's participation in the State of Florida's Energy Economic Zone Pilot
Program; further authorizing the City's submission of a proposal to said pilot program requesting
Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program designation.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 15thday of July , 2009.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution expressing support for participation in the State's Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program, and
authorizing submission of a proposal to the program
Ke Intended outcome 5u orted:
Enhance the environmental sustainability of the community.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): 84.8% of residents reported that their
verall quality of life within the City of Miami Beach is either excellent or good, up from 75% in 2007;
1.5% reported a willingness to use local bus circulators as an alternative to taking a car, and 16.8%
e orted a willin Hess to ride bic cles as an alternative.
Issue:
Shall the City apply for designation as an Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
During the 2009 session, the Florida Legislature enacted Chapter 2009-89, Laws of Florida (House Bill 5013).
Section 7 of House Bill 5013 authorizes the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to implement an
Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program (the "Program"), to develop a model for use by other communities. On July 2,
2009, DCA published notice of a Request for Proposals to be designated as an "Energy Economic Zone Pilot
Program" in Florida Administrative Weekly (attached); proposals are due on July 31, 2009.
The proposed model program should address cultivating green economic development, encourage renewable
electric energy generation, promote the development of green jobs, and further implement House Bill 697, 2008,
relative to discouraging sprawl, energy-efficient land use patterns and greenhouse gas reduction strategies. The
proposal shall present a strategic plan for development and redevelopment in the energy economic zone, and must
include mixed-use and form-based standards that integrate multimodal transportation facilities with land use and
development patterns to reduce reliance on automobiles, encourage certified green building developments and
renewable energy systems, encourage creation of green jobs, and demonstrate how local financial and regulatory
incentives will be used in the energy economic zone.
The City of Miami Beach has implemented many programs recently that are consistent with the goals and objectives
of the State of Florida's Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program, and which make Miami Beach an ideal candidate for
designation as a Energy Economic Zone. These include, but are not limited to, the creation of the sustainability
Committee, the Preliminary Energy Assessment Summary Report, the proposed shared-car program; bicycle rental
program, green building initiatives, water conservation initiatives, and other programs. The Administration
recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution authorizing application to the program.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
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Financial Impact Summary: Requires that staff resources are allocated for grant application,
management, and meeting minimum reporting requirements. These requirements can be met
with existin resources.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: July 15, 2009
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S ENERGY ECONOMIC ZONE
PILOT PROGRAM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S SUBMISSION OF A
PROPOSAL TO SAID PILOT PROGRAM REQUESTING THE ENERGY
ECONOMIC ZONE PILOT PROGRAM DESIGNATION.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution,
ANALYSIS
During the 2009 session, the Florida Legislature enacted Chapter 2009-89, Laws of Florida
(House Bill 5013). Section 7 of House Bill 5013 authorizes the Florida Department of
Community Affairs (DCA) to implement an Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program (the
"Program"), to develop a model for use by other communities. On July 2, 2009, DCA published
the attached notice in Florida Administrative Weekly, soliciting proposals to be designated as
an Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program.
Proposals are due to the DCA on July 31, 2009, and the proposed model program should
address cultivating green economic development, encourage renewable electric energy
generation, promote the development of green jobs, and further implement House Bill 697,
2008, relative to discouraging sprawl, energy-efficient land use patterns and greenhouse gas
reduction strategies. The proposal shall present a strategic plan for development and
redevelopment in the energy economic zone, and must include mixed-use and form-based
standards that integrate multimodal transportation facilities with land use and development
patterns to reduce reliance on automobiles, encourage certified green building developments
and renewable energy systems, encourage creation of green jobs, and demonstrate how local
financial and regulatory incentives will be used in the energy economic zone.
Demonstrated Commitment by the Local Government
The applicant must provide documentation to demonstrate a commitment to energy
conservation, carbon reduction, green building, and economic development. This includes
existing programs, certifications, committees, or resolutions that demonstrate the locale's
commitment, as well as existing partnerships. Local leadership, commitment and support
should be provided, and the applicant must be willing to allocate staff resources for grant
application, management, and meeting the minimum reporting requirements of the program.
Commission Memorandum
July 15, 2009
Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program
Page 2 of 3
On October 17, 2007, the Miami Beach City Commission adopted a Resolution endorsing the
US Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and setting, as goals of the City the
adoption of policies and programs that implement in Miami Beach actions that strive to protect
the environment. Additionally, the Mayor of Miami Beach signed the Climate Protection
Agreement. The City also committed to the goal of commissioning a comprehensive detailed
environmental assessment to identify a number of energy savings measures. In addition to
these items, the City of Miami Beach has recently initiated or implemented many other
programs that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the State of Florida's Energy
Economic Zone Pilot Program, and which make Miami Beach an ideal candidate for
designation as a Energy Economic Zone. In addition to the Preliminary Energy Assessment
conducted by Ameresco, initiatives such as the creation of the Sustainability Committee, the
proposed shared-car program; the bicycle rental program, green building initiatives, water
conservation initiatives, growth management initiatives and other programs should position
Miami Beach as a strong candidate for designation.
By implementing these measures, the City of Miami Beach is taking into account the
implementation plans and activities of adjacent units of local governments, including, but not
limited to: Miami-Dade County, by supporting the County's Water and Sewer plan to reduce
the consumption of potable water; South Florida Water Management District's plan to reduce
the consumption of potable water and other neighboring local governments who are also
tasked with protecting water resources on behalf of 7.5 million South Floridians. These
projects fully support South Florida Water Management District's WaterSense and Conserve
Florida programs.
Location of the Proposed Energy Economic Zone
The applicant must identify the location of the proposed Zone, which must be within an
adopted Urban Service Area. The Applicant must document that the proposed zone is an area
that lends itself to mixed-use and form-based standards, multimodal transportation facilities,
and/or renewable energy facilities. The zone should allow for the promotion of land use and
development patterns to: reduce reliance on automobiles; encourage certified green building
development; encourage the creation of green jobs; and demonstrate how local financial and
regulatory incentives will be used in the energy economic zone.
Strateclic Plan for Development and Redevelopment
The strategic plan should address development and redevelopment, and include or
demonstrate the following components, as applicable: promote mixed-use and form-based
standards; reduce reliance on automobiles; encourage certified green building development;
encourage the creation of green jobs; and demonstrate how local financial and regulatory
incentives will be used in the energy economic zone.
Applicants must also demonstrate that the strategic plan is consistent with the local
government's comprehensive plan, or identify the necessary proposed comprehensive plan
amendments to achieve consistency with the strategic plan. Additionally, the applicant must
identify the proposed comprehensive plan amendments relative to discouraging sprawl and
developing energy-efficient land use patterns and greenhouse gas reduction strategies.
Benefits of Designation
At this time, the pilot program does not provide funding opportunities for the City, and is
intended to develop a model for use by other communities. The DCA and the Office of
Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED) shall provide the pilot community,
including businesses within the energy economic zone, with technical assistance in identifying
Commission Memorandum
July 15, 2009
Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program
Page 3 of 3
and qualifying for eligible grants and credits in job creation, energy, and other areas. DCA and
OTTED shall submit an interim report to the Governor and the Legislature in 2010, which must
include whether it would be beneficial to provide financial incentives similar to those offered in
an enterprise zone. While future actions by the Legislature are unknown and cannot be
predicted, many times pilot programs become permanent programs, which may include
funding assistance to the designees.
Additionally, the objectives of the program include the identification of opportunities to cultivate
green economic development and attract and enhance investment in clean technologies.
Designation by the state will demonstrate the commitment of the City to green economic
development, and may help expose local opportunities to businesses, entrepreneurs and
investors that are specifically interested in sustainability. Designation will also enhance the
City's "quality of place" image, an increasingly important factor considered by the
entrepreneurial community.
Finally, designation of the City as an Energy Economic Zone should greatly enhance the City's
efforts to compete in other energy and sustainability related programs, including targeted
federal earmarks as well as state, federal and private grant competitions.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution
supporting the City's application to the program.
JMG/RCM/kc
Attachments:
Florida Administrative Weekly, June 2, 2009 Notice
Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program Application Form
T:WGENDA\2009Uuty 15\Consent\Energy Economic Zone Memo.doc
Florida Administrative Weekly Volume 35, Number 26, July 2, 2009
Sub-applicants may include a maximum of 5% of the total
funds requested (Federal and non-Federal shares) for their
project sub-application for management costs to support the
project. Sub-applicant cost activities must be consistent with
the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-87.
Eligible Activities
Proposed hazard mitigation projects must primarily focus
on natural hazards but also may address hazards caused by
manmade forces. Funding is restricted to a maximum of $3
million Federal share per project sub-application. The Federal
share will cover 75% of the project cost. Sub-applicants are
required to provide the remaining 25% in matching funds. All
project submissions must have a Benefit Cost Analysis of 1 or
greater.
Electronic Submissions
Applicants MUST use the electronic grants (e-Grants)
management system to submit PDM grant applications. Unly
PDM-C grant applications submitted through the e-Grants
system will be accepted by FEMA. [n order to log on to the
e-Grants system, please go to httpsa/portal.fema.gov/famsVu/
dynamic/index.html. Click on the New User button. Enter the
information the system is requesting. Unce the registration
form is completed the System is going to ask you for an Access
Code. At this time you should enter S12. Please email the
Division once you have completed your registration so thatyou
can be granted ac;c:ess to create an application. if your
community's delegation of signature authority requires that
someone other than the preparer of the application sign off on
it, please be aware that you will need to create a separate
registration for that person.
Submission Deadline
"fhe deadline for submitting FY 2010 PDM grant
applications to the State of Florida is Friday, November 6,
2009 by 4:59 (EST), if you are interested in participating in
this year's PDM application cycle, please visit the Division of
Emergency Management's website at http://www.florida
disaster.org/Mitigation/PreDisaster/index.htm for further
information regarding the: program and submitting an
application.
'Request for proposals to be designated an "Energy Economic
Zone Pilot Arogram" as authorized by Chapter 2009-089, Laws
of Florida, [HB 5013, 2009].
NOTICE OF SUBMITTAL PER1OD
The Florida Department of Community Affairs (Department)
announces a submittal period for proposals from local
governments requesting to participate in the "Energy
Economic Zone Pilot Program."
DEADLINE: Submissions will be accepted beginning on July
2, 2009, and ending at 5:00 p.m. (EDT), July 31, 2009.
Submissions must be received in the Florida Department of
Community Affairs, Division of Community Planning, by the
above stated deadline.
SUBMISSION: Copies of Chapter 2009-089, Laws of Florida,
[HB 5013, 2009], and proposal application, may be obtained
by visiting the Department's website at http://www.dca.state.
fl.us/, calling: Suzanne Lex at (80)922-0047 or by writing:
Department of Community Affairs, Division of Community
Planning, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
32399-2100, Attention: Plan Processing Energy Economic
Zone Pilot Program.
Requests for designation may be made in any style with one
hard copy and one electronic copy in a PDF format on a
CD-Rom. The proposal should address cultivating green
economic development, encouraging renewable electric energy
generation, manufacturing of products that contribute to energy
conservation and green jobs, and further implementing Chapter
2008-191, Laws of Florida, [HB 697, 2008] relative to
discouraging sprawl, energy-efficient land use patterns, and
greenhouse gas reduction strategies. The proposal shall
identify the proposed location of the energy economic zone,
which must be within an adopted urban service area and may
include a county landfill outside the urban service boundary.
The proposal shall present a proposed strategic plan for
development and redevelopment in the energy economic zone,
and, at minimum, the strategic plan must include mixed-use
and form-based standards that integrate multimodal
transportation facilities with land use and development patterns
to reduce reliance on automobiles, encourage certified green
building developments and renewable energy systems,
encourage creation of green jobs, and demonstrate how local
financial and regulatory incentives will be used in the energy
economic zone.
ADDRESS: For mail and carver service deliveries, the
delivery address is: Department of Community Affairs,
Division of Community Planning 2555 Shumard Oak
Boulevard, Attention: Plan Processing, Energy Economic
Zone, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2]00. For hand deliveries, the
delivery location is: Department of Community Affairs
Division of Community Planning, Sadowski Building, 2555
Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL.
LIMITS ON DESIGNATIONS: Under the provisions of
Chapter 2009-089, Laws of Florida, [HB 5013, 2009], at least
one local government shall be designated as an "Energy
Economic Zone Pilot Program."
Section XII -Miscellaneous 3243
Florida Administrative Weekly Volume 35, Number 26, July 2, 2009
MORE INFORMATION: Interested parties may obtain more
information from the Department website at http://www.dca.
state.Il.us/, by contacting: Suzanne Lex, Florida Department of
Community Affairs at (850)922-0047 or by writing the above
stated address.
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR
VEHICLES
Notice of Publication for a New Point
Franchise Motor Vehicle Dealer in a County of More
than 300,000 Population
Pursuant to Section 320.642, Florida Statutes, notice is
given that Snyder Computer Systems, Inc. d/b/a Wildfire
Motors, intends to allow the establishment of 5th Avenue
Jewelry and Pawn, inc., as a dealership for the sale of
motorcycles manufactured by Chongqing Hi-Bird Motorcycle
Industry Co. Ltd. (RIBA) at 8201 US Highway 19, Port Richey
(Pasco County), Florida 34654, on or after July 12, 2009.
The name and address of the dealer operator(s) and
principal investor(s) of 5th Avenue Jewelry and Pawn, Inc. are
dealer operator(s): Heath Schneider, 11928 Tasha Court, New
Port Richey, Florida 34654; principal investor(s): Heath
Schneider, 11928 Tasha Court, New Port Richey, Florida
34654.
The notice indicates intent to establish the new point
location in a county of more than 300,000 population,
according to the latest population estimates of the University of
Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research.
Certain dealerships of the same line-make may have
standing, pursuant to Section 320.642, Florida Statutes, to file
a petition or complaint protesting the application.
Written petitions or complaints must be received by the
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles within 30
days of the date of publication of this notice and must be
submitted to: Nalini Vinayak, Administrator, Dealer License
Section, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles,
Room A-312, MS 65, Neil Kirkman Building, 2900 Apalachee
Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0635.
A copy of such petition or complaint must also be sent by
U.S. Mail to: Dan Vogel, Snyder Computer Systems, [nc. d/b/a
Wildfire Motors, 11 Technology Way, Steubenville, Ohio
43952.
If no petitions or complaints arc received within 30 days
of the date of publication, a final order will be issued by the
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles approving
the establishment of the dealership, subject to the applicant's
compliance with the provisions of Chapter 320, Florida
Statutes.
Notice of Publication for a New Point
Franchise Motor Vehicle Dealer in a County of More
than 300,000 Population
Pursuant to Section 320.642, Florida Statutes, notice is
given that Snyder Computer Systems, Inc. d/b/a Wildfire
Motors, intends to allow the establishment of 5th Avenue
Jewelry and Pawn, Inc., as a dealership for the sale of
motorcycles manufactured by Zhejiang Jiajue Apollo Vehicle
Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (JIAJ) at 8201 US Highway l9, Port
Richey (Pasco County), Florida 34654, on or after July 12,
2009.
The name and address of the dealer operator(s) and
principal investor(s) of 5th Avenue Jewelry and Pawn, Inc. are
dealer operator(s): Heath Schneider, 11928 Tasha Court, New
Port Richey, Florida 34654; principal investor(s): Heath
Schneider, 11928 Tasha Court, New Port Richey, Florida
34654.
The notice indicates intent to establish the new point
location in a county of more than 300,000 population,
according to the latest population estimates of the University of
Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research.
Certain dealerships of the same line-make may have
standing, pursuant to Section 320.642, Florida Statutes, to file
a petition or complaint protesting the application.
Written petitions or complaints must be received by the
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles within 30
days of the date of publication of this notice and must be
submitted to: Nalini Vinayak, Administrator, Dealer License
Section, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles,
Room A-312, MS 65, Neil Kirkman Building, 2900 Apalachee
Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0635.
A copy of such petition or complaint must also be sent by
U.S. Mail to: Dan Vogel, Snyder Computer Systems, Inc. d/b/a
Wildfire Motors, 11 Technology Way, Steubenville, Ohio
43952.
If no petitions or complaints are received within 30 days
of the date of publication, a final order will be issued by the
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles approving
the establishment of the dealership, subject to the applicant's
compliance with the provisions of Chapter 320, Florida
Statutes.
Notice of Publication for a New Point
Franchise Motor Vehicle Dealer in a County of More
than 300,000 Population
Pursuant to Section 320.642, Florida Statutes, notice is
given that Snyder Computer Systems, Inc. d/b/a Wildfire
Motors, intends to allow the establishment of 5th Avenue
Jewelry and Pawn, lne., as a dealership for the sale of
motorcycles manufactured by Kinroad Xintian Motorcycle
3244 Section XII -Miscellaneous
ENERGY ECONOMIC ZONE PILOT PROG~M APPLICATION
Applicant Information
Municipality: County:
Mailing Address:
Contact Phone Number:
Contact Fax Number:
Contact Email Address:
Please identify the person responsible for preparing Phis application.
Name:
Title:
Organizational Affiliation:
Signature:
Application Requirements
Applications must be received by July 31, 2009. Submit applications to:
Department of Community Affairs
Division of Community Planning
Attention Plan Processing/Suzanne K. Lex
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Room 370E
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
Call Suzanne K. Lex at (850) 922-0047 with any questions. The proposal may be in
any style (text, graph or pictorial). Submit one original and one PDF copy on a CD-
Rom.
.ENERGY ECONOMIC ZONE PILOT PROGRAM APPLICATION
Part I. Demonstrated Commitment by the Local Government
[Chapter 2009-89, Laws of Florida, Section 7., Subsection(2)(c)]
Provide documentation to demonstrate a commitment to energy conservation, carbon
reduction, green building, and economic development. The following are examples of
supporting documentation that may be provided as deemed appropriate by the local
government.
1. Demonstration of a prior commitment to energy conservation, carbon reduction,
green building, and economic development.
a. List programs, certifications, committees, or resolutions that demonstrate a
commitment to energy conservation, carbon reduction, green building, and economic
development. Provide supporting documentation as necessary.
b. Identify intergovernmental and regional partnerships that demonstrate a commitment
to energy conservation, carbon reduction, green building, and economic development.
2. The comprehensive plan contains strategies related to the key program
requirements.
a. The comprehensive plan goals, objectives and policies specifically address energy
conservation.
b. The comprehensive plan goals, objectives and policies specifically address strategies
for carbon reduction.
c. The comprehensive plan goals, objectives and policies specifically address green
building.
d. The comprehensive plan goals, objectives and policies specifically address economic
development.
3. The local government shows strong leadership, commitment and support for
participation in the Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program.
a. Resolution(s) demonstrating organizational and financial support for participation in the
Program. [Attach Resolution(s)]
b. Letters from elected officials in support of the Program. [Attach: Letter(s) of Support]
c. The local government has assigned staff with the responsibility for implementing the
program. [Program contact list; interdepartmental team members]
d. Identify potential enterprises; stakeholders; and/or community agencies for partnership
in the Program.
4. The local government is willing to commit technical and financial resources to the
Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program.
a. Staff resources are allocated for grant application and management.
b. Commitment to meet minimum reporting requirements of the program.
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ENERGY ECONOMIC ZONE PILOT PROGRAM APPLICATION
Part 11. Location of the Proposed Ener~y Economic Zone
[Chapter 2009-89, Laws of Florida, Section 7., Subsection(2)(a)1.8Snbsection (2)(b)]
Identify the location of the proposed Energy Economic Zone, which must be within an
adopted Urban Service Area or may include a landfill outside of the Urban Service Area.
Document that the proposed zone is an area that lends itself to mixed-use and form-based
standards, multimodal transportation facilities and/or renewable energy facilities. The zone
should allow for the promotion of land use and development patterns to: 1) reduce reliance on
automobiles; 2) encourage certified green building developments, and renewable energy
systems; 3) encourage creation of green jobs; and 4) demonstrate how local financial and
regulatory incentives will be used in the energy economic zone.
Documentation may be provided in any form (text, pictorial, or graph). The following are
examples of documentation that may be provided to illustrate the characteristics of the zone
as deemed appropriate by the local government.
1. Energy and Economic Zone located in the Urban Service Area:
a. The proposed zone lends itself to mixed-use and form-based standards, and
multimodal transportation facilities.
b. Map(s) of the Proposed Zone.
c. Photograph(s) showing existing uses and conditions of the proposed zone.
d. Descriptions of land use and development patterns.
e. Economic and demographic data.
f. Partnerships within the Zone.
2. Energy and Economic Zone located in a county landfill.
a. The proposed zone is an area that can accommodate energy facilities.
b. Map(s) of the Proposed Zone.
c. Photograph(s) showing existing uses and conditions of the proposed zone.
d. Descriptions of land use and development patterns.
e. Economic and demographic data.
f. Partnerships within the Zone.
ENERGY ECONOMIC ZONE PILOT PROGRAM APPLICATION
Part III. Strategic Plan for Development and Redevelopment
[Chapter 2009-89, Laws of Florida, Section 7., Subsection(2)(a)2 and Subsection (2)(b)]
The strategic plan should address development and redevelopment in the energy
economic zone. The strategic plan must include or demonstrate the following components, as
applicable, to the proposed Energy Economic Zone(s):
1. Components of the Strategic Plan
a. The strategic plan includes the use of mixed-use and form-based standards that
integrate multimodal transportation facilities with land use and development patterns.
b. The strategic plan includes integrates land use and development patterns to reduce
reliance on automobiles.
c. The strategic plan integrates land use and development patterns to encourage green
economic development.
d. The strategic plan integrates land use and development patterns to encourage certified
green building development.
e. The strategic plan integrates land use and development patterns renewable energy
systems.
f. The strategic plan demonstrates how local financial and regulatory incentives will be
used in the energy economic zone and encourages creation of green jobs.
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ENERGY ECONOMIC ZONE PILOT PROGRAM APPLICATION
Part IV. Consistency of the Strategic Plan with the Local Comprehensive Plan
[Chapter 2009-89, Laws of Florida, Section 7., Subsection(2)(a)3]
Demonstrate that the strategic plan is consistent with the local government's
comprehensive plan; or, identify the necessary proposed comprehensive plan amendments to
achieve consistency with the strategic plan.
1. The proposed strategic plan is consistent with the local government's
Comprehensive Plan, or proposes Comprehensive Plan amendment(s) to implement
the strategic plan.
a. The goals, objectives and policies include standards for mixed-use development and
form-based standards that integrate multimodal transportation facilities and reduce
reliance on automobiles.
b. The goals, objectives and policies include standards for integrated land use and
development patterns to encourage certified green building development.
c. The goals, objectives and policies include standards for integrated land use and
development patterns for renewable energy systems.
d. The goals, objectives and policies include standards for local financial and regulatory
incentives to be used in the energy economic zone.
e. The goals, objectives and policies support the creation of green jobs.
ENERGY ECONOMIC ZONE PILOT PROGRAM APPLICATION
Part V. Comprehensive Plan Amendments to Implement Chapter 2008-191, Laws of
I' IOrida [Chapter 2008-89, Laws of Florida, Section 7., Subsection(2)(a~]
Identify the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment(s) to implement the Chapter
2008-191, Laws of Florida [HB 697, 2008], relative to discouraging sprawl and developing
energy-efficient land use patterns and greenhouse gas reduction strategies. The proposed
amendments can be outlined in any form. They may by grouped by element of the plan,
identified by the type of goal, or in any way as deemed appropriate by the local government.
1. Amendments are identified for the:
a. Future Land Use Element
b. Transportation Element
c. Conservation Element
d. Public Facilities Element(s)
e. Economic Element (Optional Element)
f. Additional Element Amendments
2. Amendments are identified for the following program goals:
a. Discourage sprawl
b. Develop energy-efficient land use patterns
c. Strategies to reduce greenhouse gases
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