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RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -27333
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S
FISCAL YEAR 2010/11 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
WHEREAS, the City must avail itself of all potential sources of funds; and
WHEREAS, Federal legislation may need to be enacted to protect and enhance the City's
interests; and
WHEREAS, action of Federal executive agencies may be necessaryforthe same purposes;
and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that the City's legislative consultant is aware of, and has a list of,
City priorities; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has prioritized funding needs and identified potential funding
sources; and
WHEREAS, the City's numerous Federal -level needs have been assessed and prioritized to
produce the most effective use of its legislative team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the recommended Federal Legislative Priorities for
Fiscal Year 2010/11 Federal Governmental Agenda be approved, as more specifically set forth in
the attached Exhibit A.
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City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
FY 2011-2012 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
CRITICAL FEDERAL PRIORITIES
• Beach Renourishment
Army Corps of Engineers Renourishment Project — For over a decade, the City of
Miami Beach has been seeking implementation of an effective long term solution,
through a Federal partnership with the full and united support of our Congressional
Delegation, to preserve the coastline and effectively prevent devastating shoreline
erosion. The current "band -aid" solutions to address erosion are nearing an end and
another Hurricane Season is approaching. The lack of action on a long -term solution is
no longer acceptable. The plan to relocate sand from South Beach to the northern
beaches confirms the depletion of the local borrow pits and represents the final _
renourishment action under existing circumstances.
Resolution of the Foreign Source Sand Issue - Miami -Dade County, which currently
holds the 50 year contract with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for beach
renourishment activities, learned from the USACE in the late 1990s that the borrow pits
off its shores were severely depleted and an alternate source of sand was essential.
As a result, the USACE began a study to determine whether any feasible sources were
available domestically before allowing project sponsors to seek a source outside of the
United States. Regrettably after 12 years, the USACE remains unable to come to a
conclusion on this urgent matter.
Implementation of Test Beach Protect / Reef Balls - The project is 100% federally
funded and funds are currently available. The plan is to construct the breakwater
immediately after the beach nourishment project, towards the end of the Summer
2011'. The City will monitor progress of this project and advocate for its full
implementation.
• Miami Beach Convention Center and Conference Facility Expansion
The Miami Beach Convention Center is South Florida's third largest economic engine, after
Miami International Airport and the Port of Miami. Discussion about, enhancements to the
Miami Beach Convention Center have been ongoing for almost ten years, culminating with a
plan of action that was agreed upon by the City of Miami Beach and Miami -Dade County, in
conjunction with interested stakeholders, to develop a long -term vision and master plan for
this regional convention facility. The result is a master plan which looked "outside of the box"
at possibilities to make the facility competitive in today's convention and meeting business
climate. The City of Miami Beach is seeking to identify opportunities for Federal partnership
related to:
o Convention Center Access and Infrastructure Improvements with the Departments
of Transportation and Commerce;
o Sustainability, LEED, Renewable Energy and Green Building. Components with the
Department of Energy and the EPA;
o Debt and Equity Funding Opportunities through New Market Tax Credits and the
Department of Treasury;
o Potential Partnerships through the Proposed Growth Zones.
Washington D.C. Representation: Marion Turner, MWW Group, 202.585.2835 mturner @mww.com
City of Miami Beach: Kevin Crowder, 305.281.2279 kcrowder @miamibeachfl.gov
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AUTHORgATION BILLS
• Support re- authorization of the Transportation Act, to include authorization for the Atlantic
Greenway Corridor, Convention Center Access Improvements, and Convention Center Hotel
Access Improvements.
• Support re- authorization of the Water Resources Development Act, to include authorization of
the Flamingo Neighborhood Stormwater Infrastructure and Right -of -Way improvement project.
• Support reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act with focus on protecting local
flexibility.
PORT OF MIAMI DEEP DREDGE IMPACTS
• Pursue federal assistance to ensure that the City is not negatively impacted by Miami -Dade
County's plans to relocate or replace any part of the 54 -inch wastewater main from South
Pointe to Virginia Key, including a requirement that the construction of the utility tunnel be
underway in 2014; that non -City funding is identified for the construction of the South Pointe
Coast Guard Booster Pump Station if the utility tunnel is, not constructed; and that the funding
for the required relocation of the utilities be paid for by funding sources related to the port
dredging, rather than paid for by the Miami -Dade Water and Sewer System.
• The additional cargo traffic that will be accommodated by the Deep Dredge will also result in
significant increases in the volume of traffic utilizing both the MacArthur Causeway and
Interstate -395. The Florida Department of Transportation has identified an interim solution that
will partially mitigate this impact, but a long -term solution must be identified and implemented to
ensure that the continued economic sustainability of Miami Beach is not threatened.
PROGRAMATIC SUPPORT
Identify potential resources and associated criteria for local development of alternative water
sources, including funding support for a study of the feasibility of desalinization in Miami Beach,
as well as funding opportunities for water reclamation activities.
• Support full funding of the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Housing Partnerships,
Energy Efficiency Block Grant, Urban Area Security Initiative, Hazard Mitigation and Pre -
Disaster Mitigation programs.
• Monitor, report and advocate for full funding of budget allocations which fund social services
and other programs provided by Miami Beach organizations.
• Race to the Green and other sustainability initiative support.
• Support funding opportunities for Phase 2 of the Hospital Emergency Power Plant Project.
• The City strongly encourages and supports the direct allocation of federal funding to local
governments, without state and /or county pass- through. The City further feels that this position
should be a key element of the White House's new Urban Policy.
REGULATORY REFORM AND TAX POLICY
• Identify and address issues related to the Federal Historic Tax Credit Program.
• Identify potential application and eligibility of New Market Tax Credits to the Convention Center
Project.
• Municipal Bonds — monitor potential legislation to preserve the ability of cities to raise funding in
the bond markets.
• Anchoring and Mooring of Vessels — explore opportunities with the U.S. Coast Guard and the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to address the issue of boats inappropriately anchoring and
mooring.
• Open Visas — work with other interested parties to minimize regulatory impediments to the
ability of foreign tourists to receive visas to visit the United States.
• EPA Discharge Regulations — work with other affected organizations to minimize the negative
impacts of the changes to the EPA's stormwater discharge regulations.
• Oppose efforts to increase the authorized Truck Weight and Length Limits on the Interstate
Highway System.
• Support establishment of a National Catastrophe Fund.
EDUCATION
• Identify Opportunities to continue the City's After School Program
• Work to identify and apply to additional educational programs such as additional funding
competitions for Race to the Top and Innovation grants.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY'S FY 2010/11 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Supports Multiple KIOs
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): The quality of the beaches appears as
one of the most important areas affecting quality of life. More recreational opportunities is
ranked as one of the changes that will make Miami Beach a better place to live. Storm
Prainage catch basins cleaning citywide; improving infrastructure was listed number 5 in
m ortant safety areas for the City to address.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission approve the recommended list of Federal Legislative Priorities?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
Each year, the Mayor and City Commission adopt the City's legislative priorities that will be
pursued by the City's representatives in Washington D.C. during the annual Congressional
Session. The attached list of priorities was developed by the Administration in consultation
with the City's lobbyists, and by meetings held on January 25, 2010 between the Mayor and
each Commissioner and the City's lobbyists.
The proposed priorities include appropriation, authorization, and legislative requests that were
developed through discussions between the Administration, the Mayor and City Commission,
and the City's federal lobbyists.
The City has been very successful in securing appropriations for City projects in the past few
years, most notably in the areas of beach renourishment and transportation. The City has had
some success with funding for historic preservation and infrastructure improvements, although
competition for this funding has grown significantly.
This year, the City's Federal Legislative Agenda includes five (5) categories: Critical
Appropriations; FY 2010/11 Appropriation Agenda; Authorization Projects; Other Miami Beach
Issues; Federal Budget Policy Priorities
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount= .. , Account,. '
Funds:
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Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Kevin Crowder, Economic Development
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti H. Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: February 3, 2010
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2010/11
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
Each year, the Mayor and City Commission adopt the City's funding and legislative priorities
that will be pursued by the City's representatives in Washington D.C. during the annual
Congressional session.
The proposed priorities include appropriation, authorization, and legislative requests that
were developed through discussions between the Administration, the Mayor and City
Commission, and the City's federal lobbyists.
The City has been very successful in securing appropriations for City projects in the past few
years, most notably in the areas of beach renourishment and transportation. The City has
had some success with funding for historic preservation and infrastructure improvements,
although competition for this funding has grown significantly.
Generally, there are a number of areas that are `earmarked' by Congress each year during
the appropriations process, and the City has identified a priority funding project for each of
these areas. Unfortunately, some of these areas will most likely be included in the same
appropriations bill. At best, the City can realistically expect to have only one project funded
per appropriations bill; it is also extremely unlikely that the City would receive an
appropriation in every bill in which one is requested.
This year, the City's Federal Legislative Agenda includes five (5) categories:
• Critical Appropriations
• FY 2010/11 Appropriation Agenda
• Authorization Projects
• Other Miami Beach Issues
• Federal Budget Priorities
February 3, 2010,
Commission Memorandum - Federal Legislative Priorities
Page 2 of 4
FY 2010/11 APPROPRIATION REQUESTS AND CRITICAL PRIORITIES
Each year, the Administration and the City's lobbyists review the twelve annual
appropriations bills, to identify those that are appropriate for federal funding requests for City
projects. On January 25, 2010, the Mayor and each Commissioner met with the City's
federal lobbyists to discuss the City's priorities for the upcoming Congressional session.
The proposed appropriation requests for the FY2010/2011 Legislative Agenda are as
follows:
Interior /EPA Appropriations Bill:
This bill funds local government projects such as water, wastewater and stormwater
infrastructure through the EPA, and historic preservation initiatives through the National Park
Service.
Project Recommendation:
$9,000,000 for Stormwater Infrastructure improvements.
Transportation /Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill:
This bill provides funding for transportation projects, highway, transit and aviation, as well as
all HUD - related initiatives in the housing and economic development areas.
Project Recommendations:
$4,000,000 for the Atlantic Greenway Corridor;
$4,475,000 in rehabilitation funding for the City Center Housing Initiative.
Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill:
This bill provides funding for local government projects such as juvenile justice and gang
prevention, economic development initiatives, and law enforcement technology.
Project Recommendation:
$1,450,000 for After School programming in Miami Beach,, including the Teen Center
and other youth targeted programs.
Labor, Health & Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill:
This bill provides funding for health and education initiatives, along with some labor and
workforce related programs.
Project Recommendation:
$2,000,000 for enhancements to initiatives targeting high -need student achievement
that are being implemented through the City's Education Compact with Miami Dade
Public Schools,
Homeland Security Appropriations Bill:
This bill funds local government projects related to emergency operations centers and pre- .
disaster mitigation projects.
Project Recommendation:
$2,000,000 for storm surge protection by restoring of the dune system.
Energy and Water Appropriations Bill:
This bill funds Army Corps of Engineers flood control and erosion projects as well as Bureau
of Reclamation activities. This bill also provided limited funding for cities to undertake
sustainability initiatives.
Project Recommendations:
$12,500,000 for beach renourishment activities to be administered by Miami -Dade
County in Miami Beach;
$500,000 for a study to determine the feasibility of desalinization options in Miami
Beach.
February 3, 2010
Commission Memorandum - Federal Legislative Priorities
Page 3 of 4
Out of the eight projects identified for earmark requests, the Administration
recommends that the Mayor and City Commission designate the Stormwater
Infrastructure Improvements and the Beach Erosion and Control Project as Critical
Appropriation Priorities.
AUTHORIZATION PROJECTS
In addition to the annual appropriations, Congress is expected to take action to reauthorize
the multi -year bills related to surface transportation and water resources. As part of the FY
2009/10 Federal Agenda, the Mayor and City Commission designated the following projects
for authorization.
Transportation:
Atlantic Greenway Corridor* $12,000,000
West Avenue Bridge $2,500,000
16 Street Improvements $2,000,000
Water Resources:
Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements* $9,000,000
*Authorization requests are in addition to the amounts requested as appropriations
OTHER MIAMI BEACH ISSUES
There are a number of other issues that require federal assistance, including:
1 -95 `HOT' Lanes.
At this time, the Florida Department of Transportation has included funding for northbound
and southbound mid -point access to the HOT Lanes (somewhere between 62 "d and 96
Streets) as part of their 2011 Workplan. The City seeks federal assistance if needed to
ensure the completion of this mid -point access to the 1 -95 Hot Lanes project.
Miami -Dade County Utility Tunnel
Pursue federal assistance to ensure that the City is not negatively impacted by Miami -Dade
County's plans to relocate or replace any part of the 54 -inch wastewater main from South
Pointe to Virginia Key, including a requirement that the construction of the utility tunnel be
underway in 2014; that non -City funding is identified for the construction of the South Pointe
Coast Guard Booster Pump Station if the utility tunnel is not constructed; and that the
funding for the required relocation of the utilities be paid for by funding sources related to the
port dredging, rather than paid for by the Miami -Dade Water and Sewer System.
Miami Beach Convention Center
Work with the Economic Development Administration and other agencies to identify
resources, grants and other opportunities to support the master plan for the renovation and
expansion of the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Water Supply
Identify potential resources and associated criteria for local development of alternative water
sources, including funding support for a study of the feasibility of desalinization in Miami
Beach, as well as funding opportunities for water reclamation activities.
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)Reauthorization
Support reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act, with a focus on protecting local
flexibility.
February 3, 2010
Commission Memorandum - Federal Legislative Priorities
Page 4 of 4
Windstorm Insurance
Support establishment of a National Catastrophe Fund.
Miami -Dade County Requests
Support Miami -Dade County's funding requests for Beach Renourishment and the Venetian
Causeway.
Condominiums
Identify any opportunities for federal assistance and /or political support to address issues
related to the financial stress of condominiums.
FEDERAL BUDGET POLICY PRIORITIES
In addition to the specific Miami Beach priorities identified above, there are a number of
policy priorities related to the development and implementation of federal budget priorities
and programs.
1. The City supports full funding grant programs from which the City receives an
allocation, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the HOME
Affordable Housing program, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant,
Pre- Disaster Mitigation and Hazard Mitigation Grants, Law Enforcement, and the
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).
2. The City will monitor, report on and advocate for full funding of budget allocations
which fund social services, workforce development, and other programs that are
provided by Miami Beach organizations.
3. The City strongly encourages and supports the direct allocation of federal funding to
local governments, without state and /or county pass- through. The City further feels
that this position should be a key element of the White House's new Urban Policy.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission review the proposed
legislative agenda, establish the priorities and adopt the attached Resolution.
Attachment:
Proposed FY 2010/11 Federal Legislative Agenda
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MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
FY 2010-2011 PROPOSED FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
2011 CRITICAL APPROPRIATION PRIORITIES
Stormwater Infrastructure I ROW Projects Interior /EPA $9,000,000
Beach Erosion and Control Project Energy and Water $12,500,000
ADDITIONAL 2011 APPROPRIATION REQUESTS
Atlantic Greenway Corridor Transportation /HUD $5,000,000
High -Need Student Achievement Program Labor /HHS $2,000,000
City Center Housing Initiative Transportation /HUD $4,475,000
After School Program Justice $1,500,000
Storm Surge Prevention & Dune Restoration Homeland Security /PDM $2,000,000
Desalinization Feasibility Study Energy and Water $500,000
AUTHORIZATION PROJECTS
Atlantic Greenway Corridor Transportation $12,000,000
West Avenue Bridge Transportation $2,500,000
16 Street Improvements Transportation $2,000,000
Stormwater Infrastructure Water Resources Dev. Act $9,000,000
OTHER MIAMI BEACH ISSUES
• Pursue federal assistance as needed to ensure the completion of a mid -point access to the 1 -95
Hot Lanes project.
• Pursue federal assistance to ensure that the City is not negatively impacted by Miami -Dade
County's plans to relocate or replace any part of the 54 inch wastewater main from South Pointe
to Virginia Key.
• Pursue federal assistance to enhance the awareness, benchmarking, and enhancement of the
Miami Beach Education Compact.
• Work with the Economic Development Administration and other, agencies to identify resources,
grants and other opportunities to support the masterplan for the renovation and expansion of the
Miami Beach Convention Center.
• Identify potential resources and associated criteria for local development of alternative water
sources, including funding support for a study of the feasibility of desalinization in Miami Beach,
as well as funding opportunities for water reclamation activities.
• Identify opportunities for federal assistance related to the financial stress of condominiums.
• Support reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act with focus on protecting local flexibility.
• Support establishment of a National Catastrophe Fund.
• Support Miami -Dade County's request for Beach Renourishment funding.
• Support Miami -Dade County's request for Venetian Causeway funding.
FEDERAL BUDGET PRIORITIES
• Support full funding of the Energy Efficiency Block Grant, Community Development Block Grant &
Affordable Housing, Urban Area Security Initiative, Hazard Mitigation and Pre - Disaster Mitigation
programs.
• Monitor, report and advocate for full funding of budget allocations which fund social services and
other programs provided by Miami Beach organizations.
• Strongly encourage the direct allocation of funding programs to local governments, without state
and /or county pass- through as part of the development of the White House Urban Policy.
Washington D.C. Representation: Marion Turner, MWW Group, 202.585.2835 mturner @mww.com
City of Miami Beach: Kevin Crowder, 305.281.2279 kcrowder @miamibeachfl.gov
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