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RESOLUTION NUMBER 2010 -27520
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT
GRANT APPLICATIONS TO: 1) FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP) FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF
$200,000 FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE HANDBALL COURTS AT
FLAMINGO PARK; 2) FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
(FEMA) FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $72,000 FROM
THE PRE - DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR IMPACT
RESISTANT DOORS AND WINDOWS AT THE MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL
GARDEN; 3) FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR
FUNDING FROM THE PRE - DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $112,500 FOR A STORM DRAINAGE STUDY;
4) DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR URBAN AREA SECURITY
INITIATIVE (UASI) FUNDS AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350,000 FOR
THE CITY'S HOMELAND SECURITY NEEDS; 5) MIAMI -DADE COUNTY
HOMELESS TRUST FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$64,000 FOR THE CITY'S HOMELESS PROGRAM; 6) STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, COASTAL
PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$50,000 FOR DUNE RESTORATION; 7) STATE OF FLORIDA LEGISLATURE,
IN THE FORM OF COMMUNITY BUDGET ISSUE REQUESTS (CBIRS), IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 FOR FUNDING FOR STORMWATER,
DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING THE ABOVE GRANTS, AND
MATCHING FUNDS AS NECESSARY, IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY
THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THESE APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) is a
competitive program which provides grants to local government entities for acquisition
and development of land for public outdoor recreation use; and
WEREAS, Flamingo Park is a 34.5 acre district ark located in South Beach, , it is
one of Miami Beach's oldest and most utilized parks and was constructed in 1950; and
WHEREAS, the grant will provide funding for the following: 1) renovations to the Joe
Rubin Handball Courts including lighting, painting and replacement of the observation
platform temporary roof with awning and 2) demolition and replacement of the Robert C.
Haas Handball Courts; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has submitted an application for funding in the
amount of $200,000 for the abovementioned handball courts and restrooms and the total
cost of this project is $448,000; and
WHEREAS, this grant requires a $1:$1 match, and matching funds, as well as the
balance of funding to complete this project are available from Building Better
for the City's Supportive Housing Grant program; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida's Coastal Partnership Initiative Program
provides support for innovative local coastal management projects in four program
areas: resilient communities, public access, working waterfronts, and coastal
stewardship and governmental, educational, and non - profit entities may apply for grants
for community projects such as dune revegetation, citizen water quality monitoring and
waterfront revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the City is responsible for maintaining 7 miles of dunes and these
dunes are important because they serve as storm protection for upland structure, they
capture sand to combat erosions_ and thav nmata hahita+ f nr no+i"o
Communities General Obligation Bond funds and also 2003 General Obligation Bond
funds; and
WHEREAS, this grant supports the key intended outcomes increase satisfaction
with family recreation activities and ensure well maintained facilities; and 1 f!
WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested to submit a grant application to the
State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, for the Florida Recreation
Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) for funding in an amount not to 'exceed
$200,000 for the renovation of the Handball Courts at Flamingo Park; and ;
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WHEREAS, the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program is a nation -wide
competitive grant program that was created to assist State and local governments,
including Indian Tribe governments, with the implementation of cost-effective hazard
mitigation activities prior to disasters; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden opened on October 31, 1962 as
a Miami Beach City Park and is a vital community resource; and 1 ;
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WHEREAS, historically. the City has provided basic services to the :park under
the terms of the Conservancy Management Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City's facility assessment rates exterior windows at the Botanical
Garden as damaged and critical for replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Botanical Garden does not have adequate protection from a
wind or storm event, the Administration has submitted a grant to FEMA's Pre-Diaster
Mitigation grant fund program for funding in an amount not to exceed $72,000 to retrofit
the building with impact resistant glass; and
WHEREAS, the grant will pay for 75% of the total project cost and requires a
25% local match (match amount not to exceed $26,000) and the source of funding' for
the match, will be determined upon award and
WHEREAS, this project supports the key intended outcome ensure Well-
maintained facilities; and
WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested to submit a grant application to the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for funding in an amount not to
exceed $72,000 from the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program for impact resistant
doors and windows at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden; and ;
WHEREAS, the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (mentioned above) also
provides funding for flood studies and flood mapping; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has submitted a grant requesting funding for a
storm drainage study; and I '
WHEREAS, the total project cost is $150,000 and the Administration has applied
for funding in the amount of $112,500; and
for the City's Supportive Housing Grant program; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida's Coastal Partnership ` Initiative . Program
provides support for innovative local coastal management projects in four program
areas: resilient communities, public access, working waterfronts, and coastal
stewardship and governmental, educational, and non - profit entities may apply for grants
for community projects such as dune revegetation, citizen water quality monitoring and
waterfront revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the City is responsible for maintaining 7 miles of dunes and these
dunes are important because they serve as storm protection for upland structures, they
capture sand to combat erosions, and they create habitat for native plants and animals;
and
WHEREAS, the Administration intends to apply to this funding source for d I ne
restoration, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, a $1:$1 match is required and
matching funds for this grant, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 are available in Public
Works budget for FY 10/11 for dune maintenance and upkeep; and
WHEREAS, this project supports the key intended outcome preserve our
beaches; and
WHEREAS, approval is requested to submit a grant application to the Coastal
Partnership Initiative for funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for Dune
Restoration; and
WHEREAS, all local governments and districts that want to be considered ll for
water, wastewater and stormwater funding by the Florida Legislature must submit a
Community Issue Budget Request application for each project; and
WHEREAS, the City is requesting funding in an amount not to exceed
$10,000,000 for the following city projects: a) stormwater infrastructure improvements; b)
wastewater infrastructure improvements; and c) drinking water infrastructure
improvements; and
WHEREAS, it should be noted that the State has no current funding mechanism
and that there is . no identified source, forr water projects, however, state revenues are
improving and an opportunity may arise, as common in past years, to legislatively fund
wastewater, stormwater, and potable water projects; and
WHEREAS, the funding requests do not require a match, however, the City will
leverage funds available through the Stormwater Bond program for these projects and
this project supports the key intended outcome maintain city's infrastructure; improve
storm drainage; and
WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested to submit Community Budget Issue
Request (CBIR) applications for funding from the state legislature for stormwater,
drinking water and wastewater infrastructure -improvements in an amount not to exceed .
$10,000,000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH hereby retroactively appror and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit the following applications: 1)
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) for funding, in the
amount of $200,000 for the renovation of the handball courts at Flamingo Park; 2)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for funding in an amount not to
exceed $72,000 from the Pre - Disaster Mitigation Grant Program for impact resistant
doors and windows at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden; 3) Federal Emer
Management Agency (FEMA) for funding from the Pre - Disaster Mitigation 1G ant
Program in the amount of $112,500 for a storm drainage study; 4) Department of
Homeland Security for Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funds in an amount not to
exceed $350,000 for the City's homeland security needs; 5) Miami -Dade County
Homeless Trust for funding in an amount not to exceed $64,000. for the City's homeless
program; 6) State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Coastal
Partnership Initiative for funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000 fo l dune
restoration; 7) State of Florida Legislature, in the form of Community Budget Issue
Requests, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 for funding for stormwater, d +inking
water and wastewater infrastructure improvements; appropriating the above grants, and
matching funds as necessary, if approved and accepted by the City, and authorizing the
execution of all necessary documents related to these applications.
PASSED and ADOPTED this (977th day of , 2010
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Condensed Title:
I A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept seven (7) grants. 1 1 I
Key Intended Outcome Supported: ' 11 ,
1) Increase satisfaction with family recreation activities; 1) and 2) Ensure well- maintained facilities; 3) and 7)
Maintain City's infrastructure; Improve storm drainage citywide; 4) Increase visibility of Police; maintain crime
rates at or below national trends; 5) Reduce the number of homeless; 6) Preserve our beaches J
Supporting Data:
2009 Satisfaction Survey: 1) and 2) Residents surveyed reported they attend City parks and recreational
facilities an average of 3.5 times per month; 2) The City's facility assessment rates exterior windows as
damaged and critical for replacement; 3) and 7) 56.3% of resident respondents rated the City's storm
drainage (to avoid flooding) as fair or poor; 4) Safety was identified as one of the top 3 factors that affect
their quality of life 5) "The City's efforts to address homelessness" was a key driver for resident respondents
in how they view the city as a place to live, view city government on meeting expectations and if they would
or would not recommend the city as a place to live; `A lot of homeless' was rated amongst the top five things
that have a negative impact on the quality of life.
Issue:
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1 Shall the City support the following funding requests and execute the related agreements? 1
Item Summary/Recommendation: 1
Retroactive approval to submit grant applications to: 1) Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
in the amount of $200,000 for the renovation of the handball courts at Flamingo Park; 2) Federal Emergency
Management Agency in an amount not to exceed $72,000 from the Pre - Disaster Mitigation Grant for impact
resistant doors and windows at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden; 3) Federal Emergency Man agement
Agency, Pre - Disaster Mitigation Grant Program in the amount of $112,500 for a storm drainage study; 4)
Department Of Homeland Security for Urban Area Security Initiative funds an amount not to exceed
$350,000 for the City's security needs; 5) Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust in an amount not to exceed
$64,000 for the City's homeless program; 6) Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Coastal
Partnership Initiative in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for dune restoration; 7) State of Florida
Legislature, in the form of Community Budget Issue Requests, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 for
stormwater, drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements; appropriating the above grants, and
match and authorizing the execution of all necessary documents related to these applications. 1
Advisory Board Recommendation: N/A j
Financial Information: I 1 1
Source of # Grant Name /Project Grant Match Amount/Source
funds Amount
1 FRDAP/ Flamingo Park ;$200,000 $200,000 /Building Better
`L I Handball Courts i Communities' GOB, 2003 GOB
2 FEMA PDM /impact Resistant '$72,000 $26,000 /Source ofi Match To
Glass/ Botanical Garden Be Determined Upon Award
3 FEMA Pre - Disaster Mitigation/ :$112,500 $37,500/ Public Works
Storm Drainage Study i Operating Fund
4 Urban Area Security Initiative i$350,000 N/A
(UASI) /Citywide Projects
Miami -Dade County Homeless ;$64,000 $16,000 /Real; Est Housing
5 Trust/Outreach ( ■ Community Dev. Budget
Florida DEP Coastal Partnership '$50,000 $50,000/ PW ;Budget dune
6 Initiative /Dune Restoration maintenance and upkeep
Community Budget Issue $10,000,000 N/A
7 Requests/Water Projects
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: ' 1 1
Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Manager, Office of Budget and Performance Improvement
Sign -Offs: j
rt nt Direc r Assistant City Manager City Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
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TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission 1
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SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS TO 1)
FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP)
FOR FUNDING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE
HANDBALL COURTS AT FLAMINGO PARK; 2) FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $72,000 FROM THE PRE - DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM
FOR IMPACT RESISTANT DOORS AND WINDOWS AT THE MIAMI BEACH
BOTANICAL GARDEN; 3) FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
(FEMA) FOR FUNDING FROM THE PRE- DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT
PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $112,500 FORA STORM
DRAINAGE STUDY; 4) DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR URBAN
AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) FUNDS AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$350,000 FOR THE CITY'S HOMELAND SECURITY NEEDS; 5) MIAMIDADE
COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$64,000 FOR THE CITY'S HOMELESS PROGRAM; 6) STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, COASTAL PARTNERSHIP
INITIATIVE FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 FOR
DUNE RESTORATION; 7) STATE OF FLORIDA LEGISLATURE, IN THE FORM
OF COMMUNITY BUDGET ISSUE REQUESTS (CBIRs), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $10,000,000 FOR FUNDING FOR STORMWATER, DRINKING WATER
AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATING
THE ABOVE GRANTS, AND MATCHING FUNDS AS NECESSARY, IF
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THESE
APPLICATIONS. 1
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ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt the Resolution. !
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1. Retroactive approval to submit 'a grant application to the State of Florida, Department of
Environmental Protection, for the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
(FRDAP) for funding in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for the renovation of the
Handball Courts at Flamingo Park.
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The Florida Recreation Development Assistance Progr (FRDAP) is a com
program which provides grants to local governmententities for acquisition and development
of land for public outdoor recreation use. The !Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) administers the FRDAP program. ' ; I'
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Flamingo Park is a 34.5 acre district park located in South Beach. Flamingo Park is one of
Miami Beach's oldest and most utilized parks and was constructed in 1950. The grant will
provide funding for the following: 1) Renovations to the JoeIRubin Handball; Courts including
lighting, painting and replacement of the observation piatform temporary roof with awning;
and 2) Demolition and replacement of the Robert C. Haas Handball Court. The Robert C.
Hass handball court building was built in 1964, and is currently in !disrepair:, The
Administration has submitted an application for funding in the amount of $200,000 for the
abovementioned handball courts and restrooms. The total cost of this project is $448,000.
This grant requires a $1:$1 match. Matching funds, as well as the balance of fundin g to
complete this project are available from Building Better Communities General Obligation
Bond funds and also 2003 General Obligation Bond funds. This grant supports the key
intended outcomes increase satisfaction with family recreation activities 'and ensure well
maintained facilities. I 1
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2. Retroactive approval to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) for funding in an amount not to exceed $72,000 fr'omlthe
Pre- Disaster Mitigation Grant Program for impact resistant doors and windows atlthe
Miami Beach Botanical Garden j
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The Pre - Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program is a nation -wide competitive grant program that
was created to assist State and local governments, including Indian Tribe govemments, with
the implementation of cost - effective hazard mitigation activities prior to disasters. The intent
of this program is to reduce overall risk to people and property, while also minimizing the
cost of disaster recovery.
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The Miami Beach Botanical Garden opened on October 31, 1962 as a Miami Beach City
Park. Over the next two decades, the Botanical Ga served the City of Miami Be as a
vital community resource. During the late 1990s, after j Hurricane Andrew signifcantly
damaged the park, community interest was reinvigorated; with the creation of The Miami
Beach Garden Conservancy. The Botanical Garden h hosted, from small theat �ical
productions to contemporary art exhibitions while also becoming an integral part of the "Boat
Show" and "Art Basel ". Historically. the City has provided basic services t the park; under
the terms of the Conservancy Management Agreement. The City's facility assessment rates
exterior windows at the Botanical Garden as damaged and critical for replacement
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The Botanical Garden does not have adequate .protection; from a wind orstorm event. As
such, the Administration has submitted a grant to FEMA's Pre- Disaster Mitigation gr fund
program for funding in an amount not to exceed $72,000 to retrofit the building with impact
resistant glass.
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The grant will pay for 75% of the total project cost and requires a 25% local match (match
amount not to exceed $26,000). The source of funding for the match, will be determined
upon award. This project supports the key intended outcome ensure 1 well - maintained
facilities.
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3. Retroactive approval to submit a grant application to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) for funding in an amount :not to exceed $112,500 from the
Pre - Disaster Mitigation Grant Program for a Storm Drainage Study '
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The Pre - Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (mentioned above) also provides funding for
flood studies and flood mapping. The Administration has submitted a grant requestin
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funding for a storm drainage study. Specifically, the study will be for the purpose of ; project
design and feasibility of electronic valves located at'low outfall pipe areas to open and close
during storm events and during high tides directly from the City's 24/7 Public Works Control
Room.
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The total project cost is $150,000. The Administration has applied for funding in the amount
of $112,500. The grant will pay for 75% of the cost of this project. The City will provide the
25% match, in an amount not to exceed $37,500 from they Public Works Operating Fund.
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This grant supports the key intended outcome improve storm drainage citywide. I j
4. Retroactive approval to submit the following grant applications to the Urban Areas
Security Initiative (UASI) program in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for FY 2011
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The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) is funded through the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), under the Homeland Security Grant Program. One of the core missions of
the DHS is to enhance the ability of state and local g overnment to prevent, protect against,
respond to and recover from terrorist attacks and other disasters.
The federal government allocates funding to the different, Urban Area groups based on a
risk -based methodology. The program focuses on planning, equipment, training and
exercise needs of high threat, high density urban areas. The City of Miami Beach receives
UASI funding as part of the allocation for the Miami Urban Area. The City will be u "tiliiing
grant funds to further homeland security needs citywide. The Administration has submitted
an application for UASI funding an amount not to exceed $350,000.
No matching funds are required. This project support I s the key intended outcome increase
visibility of Police; maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
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5. Retroactive approval to submit a grant application to Miami -Dade County Homeless
Trust, for funding, in an amount not to exceed $641000 for the City's Supportive Housing
Grant program , j
Miami -Dade County is a recipient of federal funding under Title IV of the Stewart McKinney
Homeless Assistance Act through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The City has applied for funding, in an amount not to exceed $64,000, from Miami -Dade
County Homeless Trust to provide supportive serv including homes outreach •and
shelter placement. The City will use the funds for the following homeless activities: 1)
outreach and to inform persons about the program; 2) assess and confront problems; and,
3) for shelter placements. A match of at least 25% is required. Matching funds are available
form the Real Estate, Housing and Community Development Department, Homeless
Division operating budget. This project supports the key intended outcome: reduce the
number of homeless.
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6. Approval to submit a grant application to the Coastal Partnership Initiative for funding
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in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for Dune Re
The State of Florida's Coastal Partnership Initiative Program provides support for innovative
local coastal management projects in four program a reas: resilient communities, public
access, working waterfronts, and coastal stewardship. Additionally, governmental,
educational, and non - profit entities may apply for grants for community projects such as
dune revegetation, citizen water quality monitoring and waterfront revitalization.
The City is responsible for maintaining 7 miles of dunes., The dunes are important because
they serve as storm protection for upland structures, they capture sand to combat erosion,
and they create habitat for native plants and animals.
The Administration intends to apply to this funding source for dune restoration, in an amount
not to exceed $50,000. A $1:$1 match is required. Matching funds for this grant,' in an
amount not to exceed $50,000 are available in Public Works budget for FY 10/11 for dune
maintenance and upkeep. This project supports the key intended outcome preserve our
beaches.
7. Retroactive approval to submit Community Budget Issue Request (CBIRs) applications
for funding from the state legislature for stormwater, drinking water and wastewater
infrastructure improvements in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000
All local governments and districts that want to be considered for water, wastewater and
stormwater funding by the Florida Legislature must submit a Community Issue Budget
Request application for each project. The funding request is then sponsored by State of
Florida House and Senate member sponsors. The City has received prior year allocations
totaling $1,600,000.
The City is requesting funding in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 for the following city
projects: a) stormwater infrastructure improvemnts; b) wastewater infrastructure
improvements; and c) drinking water infrastructure improvements.
It should be noted that the State has no current funding mechanism and that there is no
identified source for water projects. However, state revenues are improving and an
opportunity may arise, as common in past years to legislatively fund wastewater,
stormwater, and potable water projects. The funding requests do not require a match,
however, the City will leverage funds available through the Stormwater Bond program I lfor
these projects. This project supports the key intended outcome maintain city's infrastructure;
improve storm drainage.
CONCLUSION
The Administration requests retroactive approval to authorize the City Manager or his
designee to submit applications to: 1) Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
(FRDAP) for funding, in the amount of $200,000 for th renovation of the handball court at
Flamingo Park; 2) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for funding in an
amount not to exceed $72,000 from the Pre - Disaster Mitigation Grant Program] for impact
resistant doors and windows at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden; 3) Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) for funding from the pre - Disaster Mitigation Grant Program in
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the amount of $112,500 for a storm drainage study; 4) Department Of Homeland' Security for
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funds an amoun not to exceed $350,000 for the city's
homeland security needs; 5) Miami -Dade County Ho i� eles Trust for funding in amount
not to exceed $64,000 for the City's homeless progr6m; 6) State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Coastal Partnership Initiative for funding in an amount no to
exceed $50,000 for dune restoration; 7) applications to the State of Florida Legislature, in
the form of Community Budget Issue Requests, in aril amount not to exceed $10,000,000
for funding for stormwater, drinking water and wast water infrastructure improvements;
appropriating the above grants, and matching fundsa necessary, if approved and accepted
by the city, and authorizing the execution of all ne oessary documents related to these
applications.
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