2011-27707 Reso 277
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-27707
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 THE
FOLLOWING GRANT APPLICATIONS: 1) ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF $750,000 FOR STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS; 2)
MIAMI BEACH VISITOR AND CONVENTION AUTHORITY IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $45,000 FOR SLEEPLESS NIGHT 2011; 3)
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS FOR FUNDING IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR SLEEPLESS NIGHT 2012; 4)
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, STATE HOMELAND
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $9,000 FOR TRAINING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL; 5) MIAMI -DADE COUNTY EMS FOR FUNDING IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $6,000 FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT EMS
NEEDS; 6) PETSMART CHARITIES® FOR FUNDING IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $80,000 FOR THE CITY'S CAT
SPAY /NEUTER PROGRAM; 7) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM FOR
FUNDING, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $40,000 FOR THE CITY'S
FIRE - RELATED NEEDS; APPROPRIATING THE ABOVE GRANTS,
MATCHING FUNDS, AND CITY EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ABOVE
PROJECTS; IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO THESE APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, the City is requesting funding in the amount of $750,000 from the
Environmental Protection Agency for stormwater infrastructure improvements Citywide,
as part of the Stormwater Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the program requires matching funds which are available from
previously expended stormwater infrastructure funding; and
WHEREAS, the funding request was listed on the City's State legislative
priorities approved by City Commission in October 2007 and again in January 2008; and
WHEREAS, this project supports the Key Intended Outcome: Improve Storm
drainage citywide; and
WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested to submit an application for funds
to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the approximate amount of $750,000,
for Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements; and
WHEREAS, the VCA provides funding for special events, promotions, activities
and festivals which will stimulate tourism for Miami Beach and the Administration
proposes submitting an application to the VCA for Sleepless Night 2011; and
WHEREAS, the goals of Sleepless Night 2011 are to strengthen South Florida's
reputation as a top cultural tourism destination by becoming a major annual signature
event, on par with Art Basel Miami Beach and the South Beach Wine and Food Festival;
to build arts audiences, increase public awareness of the arts and educate the local arts
practitioners; to create community through the shared experience of diverse audiences;
to forge dynamic partnerships of artists, arts organizations and public and private
industry; and to enliven both culturally and economically the previously depressed final
month of hurricane season; and
WHEREAS, Sleepless Night 2011 will present over 150 free arts and
entertainment offerings at 80 different locations spread throughout the city and the 13-
hour night that marks the end of Daylight Savings Time; and
WHEREAS, this grant requires a $1:$1 match, which will be funded through
corporate support for the event and this project supports the key intended outcomes
Maximize Miami Beach as a Destination Brand and increase satisfaction with the family
recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested to submit a grant application to the
Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (VCA) for funding in the approximate
amount of $45,000 for the City's Sleepless Night 2011 event.
WHEREAS, the National Endowment for the Arts "Arts Works" program
encourages and supports artistic creativity, preserves the nation's diverse cultural
heritage, and makes the arts more widely available in communities throughout the
country; and
WHEREAS, the NEA program is accepting applications for projects to be held
during the 2012 calendar year; and
WHEREAS, this grant requires a $1:$1 match which will be funded through
corporate support for the event and this project supports the key intended outcome
maximize Miami Beach as a destination brand; and
WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested to submit an application to the
National Endowment for the Arts for funding in the amount of $100,000 for Sleepless
Night 2012; and
WHEREAS, the State Homeland Security grant program provides funds to
build capabilities at the state and local levels and to implement the goals and objectives
included in state homeland security strategies; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida is a subgrantee of the Homeland Security
Grant program through the Division of Emergency Management; and
WHEREAS, the City has applied for funding for specialized training, including
Urban Search and Rescue training and Hazardous Materials training in the amount of
$9,000; and
WHEREAS, matching funds are not required for this grant and the project
supports the key intended outcome: maximize efficient delivery of services; and
WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested to submit an application to the
State Homeland Security Grant Program for funding in the amount of $9,000 for training
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Health is authorized by chapter 401, Part
II, Florida Statutes to provide grants to Boards of County Commissioners for the purpose
of improving and expanding emergency medical services; and
WHEREAS, these funds are derived by the state from surcharges on various
traffic violations; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has submitted an application for funding in the
approximate amount of $6,000. Funding may be used for EMS educational materials,
materials, supplies, training, training equipment, technical rescue equipment and
reference library materials; and
WHEREAS, this grant does not require matching funds and the project
supports the key intended outcome: maximize efficient delivery of services; and
WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested for the City Manager or his
designee to submit an application to Miami -Dade County Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) grant for funding in the approximate amount of $6,000 for the City's fire rescue
objectives; and
WHEREAS, the free - roaming cat grant offered by PetSmart Charities® is
intended to provide funding, strategic planning and mentoring for a comprehensive trap -
neuter- return (TNR) program for free - roaming cats; and
WHEREAS, the goal is to build a program that is community -wide in scope,
effective in reducing the local feral and stray cat population, efficient in its use of
resources, measurable in impact and sustainable over a period of years to come; and
WHEREAS, the City shares the goals of PetSmart Charities and is seeking
funding in an approximate amount of $80,000 for the spay /neuter program. Funding is
requested for a two -year period, $40,000 for each year; and
WHEREAS, the City has been collaborating with the Cat Network for
approximately 2 years to address animal issues in the community, namely spay and
neutering of pets and over these years, the City and the Cat Network have held monthly
spay and neutering events, yielding an average of 40 surgeries per event; and
WHEREAS, the goal of both the City and the Cat Network is to secure funding to
sterilize 1000 cats per year and matching funds are not required for this program; and
WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested to submit an application to
PetSmart Charities® in the approximate amount of $80,000 for the City's cat spay /neuter
program; and
WHEREAS, the primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is to
meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments; and
WHEREAS, the AFG funding priorities for Fire Departments are: a) Fire
Operations and Firefighter Safety (includes firefighter training, firefighting equipment
acquisitions, firefighter personal protective equipment, firefighter wellness and fitness,
and modifications to fire stations and facilities); and b) Firefighting vehicle acquisition;
and this program does not provide funding for salaries; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to apply to the AFG program for funding for city
projects, including but not limited to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and other
fire equipment and will apply for funding in the approximate amount of $40,000; and
WHEREAS, the grant requires city to provide a match of 20% of the total
project cost, the source of matching funds will be the Fire Department's FY 2011/12
proposed operating budget; and,
WHEREAS, this project supports the key intended outcome: maximize efficient
delivery of services; and
WHEREAS, retroactive approval to submit an application to Assistance to
Firefighters grant program in the approximate amount of $40,000 for the City's fire -
related needs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH hereby retroactively approve and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit the following applications: 1)
Environmental Protection Agency for funding in the approximate amount of $750,000 for
stormwater infrastructure improvements; 2) Miami Beach Visitor and Convention
Authority in the approximate amount of $45,000 for Sleepless Night 2011; 3) National
Endowment for the Arts for funding in the approximate amount of $100,000 for Sleepless
Night 2012; 4) Department of Homeland Security, State Homeland Security Grant
Program for funding in the approximate amount of $9,000 for training for Fire Dept
personnel; 5) Miami -Dade County EMS for funding in the approximate amount of $6,000
for Fire Department EMS needs; 6) PetSmart for funding in the approximate amount of
$80,000 for the city's cat spay /neuter program; 7) U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for funding, in the approximate
amount of $40,000 for the City's fire - related needs; appropriating the above grants,
matching funds, and City expenses related to the above projects; if approved and
accepted by the city, and authorizing the execution of all necessary documents related
to these applications.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept seven (7) grants.
Key Intended Outcomes Supported:
1) Improve Storm drainage citywide; 2) and 3) Maximize Miami Beach as a Destination Brand and increase
satisfaction with the family recreational activities; 4) 5) and 7) Maximize efficient delivery of services; 6) N /A.
Supporting Data - 2009 Community Survey: 1) 56.3% of residents and 54.7% of businesses rated
storm drainage in the City as either fair or poor; 2) and 3) While the majority of respondents suggested
"right amount" or "too many', more than one -fifth of all residential respondents reported "too few" "Family
friendly activities" (24.6 %) and "Cultural activities" (24.1%) are offered in the City; and more than two- fifths of
all business respondents reported "too few" "Family friendly activities" (53.6 %) and "Cultural activities"
(40.3 %) are offered in the City; 4) and 7) The Fire Department has experienced a 5% increase in number of
pre - hospital care calls for service from 14,796 in 2000 to 15,482 in 2009; 5) Residential respondents
reported "Preventing crime" (44.9 %) as one their top three most important areas for the City to address in
an effort to improve public safety throughout the City; 6) N /A.
Issue:
Shall the City support the following funding requests and execute the related agreements?
Item Summary /Recommendation:
Retroactive approval is requested to submit grant applications to: 1) Environmental Protection Agency for
funding in the approximate amount of $750,000 for stormwater infrastructure improvements; 2) Miami Beach
Visitor and Convention Authority in the approximate amount of $45,000 for Sleepless Night 2011; 3) National
Endowment for the Arts for funding in the approximate amount of $100,000 for Sleepless Night 2012; 4)
Department of Homeland Security, State Homeland Security Grant Program for funding in the approximate
amount of $9,000 for training for Fire Department staff; 5) Miami -Dade County EMS for funding in the
approximate amount of $6,000 for Fire Department Emergency's Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
needs; 6) PetSmart Charities® for funding in the approximate amount of $80,000 for the city's cat
spay /neuter program; 7) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
for funding, in an approximate amount of $40,000 for the City's fire - related needs; appropriating the above
grants, matching funds, and City expenses related to the above projects; if approved and accepted by the
city, and authorizing the execution of all necessary documents related to these applications.
Advisory Board Recommendation: N/A
Financial Information:
Source of # Grant Name/ Grant Approximate Match Amount /City
funds Project Amount Expense /Source
1 EPA/Citywide $750,000 $750,000 /Previously expended
Stormwater stormwater funds
2 VCA/Sleepless Night $45,000 $45,000 /Corporate Support
2011
3 NEA Art Works/ $100,000 $100,000 /Corporate Support
Sleepless Night 2012
4 State Financial $9,000 N/A
Services/ Training
5 MDC EMS/ $6,000 N/A
Fire Rescue Needs
6 PetSmart Charities®/ $80,000 N/A
Spay /Neuter Program
7 U.S. Dept. Homeland $40,000 $10,000 Fire Dept.'s proposed
Security /AFG grant FY 2011/12 Operating Budget
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Manager, Office of Budget and Performance Improvement
Sign -Offs:
Dep me irec or Assistant City Manager City Manager
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CA_ MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: September 14, 2011
SUBJECT: 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 THE FOLLOWING
GRANT APPLICATIONS: 1) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR
FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $750,000 FOR STORMWATER
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS; 2) MIAMI BEACH VISITOR AND
CONVENTION AUTHORITY (VCA) IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$45,000 FOR SLEEPLESS NIGHT 2011; 3) NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE
ARTS (NEA) FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $100,000
FOR SLEEPLESS NIGHT 2012; 4) DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,
STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $9,000 FOR TRAINING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL; 5) MIAMI -DADE COUNTY EMS FOR FUNDING IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $6,000 FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICE (EMS) NEEDS; 6) PETSMART CHARITIES® FOR
FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $80,000 FOR THE CITY'S CAT
SPAY /NEUTER PROGRAM; 7) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $40,000 FOR THE CITY'S FIRE - RELATED
NEEDS; APPROPRIATING THE ABOVE GRANTS, MATCHING FUNDS, AND
CITY EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ABOVE PROJECTS; IF APPROVED AND
ACCEPTED BY THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THESE APPLICATIONS,
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1. Retroactive approval to submit an application to the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) in the approximate amount of $750,000, for Stormwater Infrastructure
Improvements.
The City is requesting funding in the amount of $750,000 for stormwater infrastructure
improvements citywide, as part of the Stormwater Master Plan. The program requires
matching funds. Matching funds are available from previously expended stormwater
infrastructure funding.
Commission Memorandum
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The funding request was listed on the City's State legislative priorities approved by City
Commission in October 2007 and again in January 2008. This project supports the Key
Intended Outcome: Improve Storm drainage citywide.
2. Retroactive approval to submit a grant application to the Miami Beach Visitor and
Convention Authority (VCA) for funding in the approximate amount of $45,000 for the
City's Sleepless Night 2011 event.
The VCA provides funding for special events, promotions, activities and festivals which will
stimulate tourism for Miami Beach. The Administration proposes submitting an application to
the VCA for Sleepless Night 2011.
The goals of Sleepless Night 2011 are to strengthen South Florida's reputation as a top
cultural tourism destination by becoming a major annual signature event, on par with Art
Basel Miami Beach and the South Beach Wine and Food Festival; to build arts audiences,
increase public awareness of the arts and educate the local arts practitioners; to create
community through the shared experience of diverse audiences; to forge dynamic
partnerships of artists, arts organizations and public and private industry; and to enliven both
culturally and economically the previously depressed final month of hurricane season.
Sleepless Night 2011 will present over 150 free arts and entertainment offerings at 80
different locations spread throughout the city and the 13 -hour night that marks the end of
Daylight Savings Time. Included in the event are free museum admissions, indoor and
outdoor art installations and performances, architectural tours, dance and dancing, theater,
music, slam poetry, film, fashion, acrobatics, comedy and other cultural offerings. Outdoor
stages will be erected at 5 locations.
The VCA is accepting applications for projects to be held between October 1, 2011— January
31, 2012, and the city has applied for funding for this year's Sleepless Night event.
This grant requires a $1:$1 match, which will be funded through corporate support for the
event. This project supports the key intended outcomes Maximize Miami Beach as a
destination brand and Increase satisfaction with family recreational activities.
3. Retroactive approval to submit an application to the National Endowment for the Arts
(NEA) for funding in the amount of $100,000 for Sleepless Night 2012
The National Endowment for the Arts "Arts Works" program encourages and supports
artistic creativity, preserves the nation's diverse cultural heritage, and makes the arts more
widely available in communities throughout the country. Support is available to
organizations for projects that enable arts organizations and artists to expand and diversify
their audiences and that provide opportunities for individuals to experience and participate in
a wide range of art forms and activities.
The NEA program is accepting applications for projects to be held during the 2012 calendar
year, and the city has applied for funding for next year's Sleepless Night event.
This grant requires a $1:$1 match which will be funded through corporate support for the
event. This project supports the key intended outcomes Maximize Miami Beach as a
destination brand and Increase satisfaction with family recreational activities.
Commission Memorandum
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4. Retroactive approval to submit an application to the State Homeland Security Grant
Program (SHSGP) for funding in the approximate amount of $9,000 for training
purposes
The State Homeland Security grant program provides funds to build capabilities at the state
and local levels and to implement the goals and objectives included in state homeland
security strategies. At least 25% of these funds must be dedicated towards planning,
organization, training, exercise, and equipment activities.
The City has applied for funding for specialized training, including Urban Search and Rescue
training and Hazardous Materials training in the approximate amount of $9,000. Matching
funds are not required for this grant. The project supports the key intended outcome:
maximize efficient delivery of services.
5. Retroactive approval to submit an application to Miami -Dade County Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) grant for funding in the approximate amount of $6,000 for
the City's fire rescue needs
The Florida Department of Health is authorized by chapter 401, Part II, Florida Statutes to
provide grants to Boards of County Commissioners for the purpose of improving and
expanding emergency medical services.
These grants are awarded only to Boards of County Commissioners, but may subsequently
be distributed to municipalities and other agencies involved in the provision of EMS pre -
! hospital care. Miami -Dade County makes these funds available to cities within the County.
The funds are derived by the state from surcharges on various traffic violations.
The Administration has applied for funding in the approximate amount of $6,000. Funding
may be used for EMS educational materials, materials, supplies, training, training
equipment, technical rescue equipment and reference library materials. This grant does not
require matching funds. The project supports the key intended outcome: maximize efficient
delivery of services.
6. Retroactive approval to submit an application to PetSmart Charities® in the
approximate amount of $80,000 to fund the city's cat spay /neuter program.
The free - roaming cat grant offered by PetSmart Charities® is intended to provide funding,
strategic planning and mentoring for a comprehensive trap- neuter - return (TNR) program for
free - roaming cats. The goal is to build a program that is community -wide in scope, effective
in reducing the local feral and stray cat population, efficient in its use of resources,
measurable in impact and sustainable over a period of years to come.
The city shares the goals of PetSmart Charities® and is seeking funding in an approximate
amount of $80,000 for the spay /neuter program. Funding is requested for a two -year
period, $40,000 for each year.
The City has been collaborating with the Cat Network for approximately 2 years to address
animal issues in the community, namely spay and neutering of pets. Over these years, the
City and the Cat Network have held monthly spay and neutering events, yielding an average
of 40 surgeries per event. The goal of both the City and the Cat Network is to secure
funding to sterilize 1000 cats per year.
Commission Memorandum
Page 4
Matching funds are not required for this program, however, the City has been providing
$5,000 a year for spay /neuter services for many years. These funds will continue as an
expense for this program, in addition to the grant, if awarded.
7. Retroactive approval to submit an application to Assistance to Firefighters grant
program in the approximate amount of $40,000 for the City's fire - related needs
The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is to meet the firefighting and
emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service
organizations. Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders to obtain
critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other
resources needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related
hazards.
The AFG funding priorities for Fire Departments are: a) Fire Operations and Firefighter
Safety (includes firefighter training, firefighting equipment acquisitions, firefighter personal
protective equipment, firefighter wellness and fitness, and modifications to fire stations and
facilities); and b) Firefighting vehicle acquisition. This program does not provide funding for
salaries.
The city intends to apply to the AFG program for funding for city projects, for ten (10)
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and a Rapid Diver System. The AEDs cost
approximately $35,000 and will be placed at locations citywide; and, the Diver System will
cost approximately $15,000. The total project cost is $50,000. The city is required to provide
a non - Federal match of 20 percent of the total project cost. The city will apply for funding in
the approximate amount of $40,000; and matching funds in the amount of $10,000 are
available from the Fire Department proposed FY 2011/12 operating budget. This project
supports the key intended outcome: maximize efficient delivery of services.
CONCLUSION
The Administration requests retroactive approval to authorize the City Manager or his
designee to submit the following grant applications: 1) Environmental Protection Agency 9 9 9 pP ) 9 Y for
funding in the approximate amount of $750,000 for stormwater infrastructure improvements;
2) Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority in the approximate amount of $45,000 for
Sleepless Night 2011; 3) National Endowment for the Arts for funding in the approximate
amount of $100,000 for Sleepless Night 2012; 4) Department of Homeland Security, State
Homeland Security Grant Program for funding in the approximate amount of $9,000 for
training for Fire Dept personnel; 5) Miami -Dade County EMS for funding in the approximate
amount of $6,000 for Fire Department EMS needs; 6) PetSmart Charities® for funding in the
approximate amount of $80,000 for the city's cat spay /neuter program; 7) US Department of
Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for funding, in the approximate
amount of $40,000 for the City's fire - related needs; appropriating the above grants,
matching funds, and City expenses related to the above projects; if approved and accepted
by the city, and authorizing the execution of all necessary documents related to these
applications
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