2013-28112 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2013-28112
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S
FY 2008-2012 CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO DOUGLAS GARDENS COMMUNITY
MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF MIAMI BEACH, INC. FOR ITS STARTING AGAIN
PROJECT: FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY
SUBSEQUENT CERTIFICATIONS OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S
CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR RENEWAL APPLICATIONS OF FUNDING FOR THE
AFORESAID PROJECT.
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2008, the Mayor and City Commission adopted the City of Miami
Beach Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2008 through 2012 (Consolidated Plan); and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust (Trust) issued a Request for
Applications for inclusion in the application to be submitted by the Miami-Dade County Continuum of
Care for the 2012 USHUD Notice of Funding Availability(NOFA)for the Continuum of Care Program
Competition; and
WHEREAS, US HUD requires applicants to submit a Certification of Consistency with the
Consolidated Plan from the entitlement jurisdiction where the proposed activity is located; and
WHEREAS,the Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center of Miami Beach, Inc. is
applying for funding for its Starting Again Project; and
WHEREAS, the Certification of Consistency, once issued, will be submitted to the Trust as
part of its funding application to HUD for award of funds for the Proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, the proposed activities of the Starting Again Project are eligible for funding.
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 authorize the City
Manager to issue a Certification of Consistency with the City's Consolidated Plan to Douglas
Gardens Community Mental Health Center of Miami Beach, Inc.'s Starting Again Project to be
submitted by Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center of Miami Beach, Inc.to the Miami-
Dade County Homeless Trust; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any subsequent
Certificates of Consistencies with the City's Consolidated Plan for funding for the aforesaid project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED th' day of J10011 , 2013.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach Florida authorizing the City
Manager to issue a Certification of Consistency with the City's FY 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan to
Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center of Miami Beach, Inc. for their Starting Again
Project; further authorizing the City Manager to execute any subsequent Certifications of Consistency
with the City's FY 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
To reduce the number of homeless persons in Miami Beach.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
Based on the 2011 Community Satisfaction Survey, 43.6% of residents and 31.6% of businesses
ranked the City's ability to address homelessness as excellent and good.
Item Summa /Recommendation:
Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center of Miami Beach, Inc. requested a Certification of
Consistency with the City's FY 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan for their Starting Again Project. In
accordance with the Consolidated Plan adopted by the City, each request for Certification of
Consistency with the Consolidated Plan requires City Commission review and approval. It is
recommended that the City Commission approve and authorize the City Manager to issue a
Certification of Consistency with the City's Consolidated Plan; further authorizing the City Manager to
execute any subsequent Certifications of Consistency with the City's Consolidated Plan for the
aforesaid Project.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
[—NIA
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
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3
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
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City of Miami Beath, 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: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
DATE. January 16, 2013
SUNECT.. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A
CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S FY 2008-2012 CONSOLIDATED
PLAN TO DOUGLAS GARDENS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF MIAMI
BEACH, INC. FOR ITS STARTING AGAIN PROJECT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY SUBSEQUENT CERTIFICATIONS OF CONSISTENCY
WITH THE CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR RENEWAL APPLICATIONS OF FUNDING
FOR THE AFORESAID PROJECT.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that applicants for funding
obtain and submit a Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan from the entitlement
jurisdiction where the activity is to be located for each application. The Plan is a five (5) year planning
document required by HUD, whereby an entitlement community, through a collaborative process,
establishes a unified vision for community development and housing activities. It offers local jurisdictions
the opportunity to shape the various housing and community development programs into effective,
coordinated neighborhood and community development strategies. The Plan is also the means to meet
the application requirements for HUD's CDBG, HOME and Homeless programs. The City of Miami
Beach Commission adopted its Consolidated Plan (Plan)on July 16, 2008. The Plan is in effect through
September 30, 2013.
A jurisdiction's certification that an application is consistent with its Consolidated Plan means that the
proposed activities are consistent with the jurisdiction's Plan, and the location of the proposed
activity(ies) is consistent with the geographic areas specified in the Plan. The jurisdiction must provide
the reasons for any denial when it fails to provide a Certification of Consistency.
On December 3, 2012, the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust (Trust) issued a Notice of Funding
Availability(NOFA) RFA. On December 17,2012, Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center of
Miami Beach, Inc. requested a Certification of Consistency with the City's Consolidated Plan in order to
apply for funding for the following project
Starting Again—Scattered Site Supportive Housing Program to provide housing and supportive
services to formerly homeless persons
This project includes initiatives and efforts, such as preventing homelessness, outreach/assessment,
emergency services, transitional housing, and helping homeless persons (especially any persons that
are chronically homeless) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living.
Certificate of Consistency for Douglas Gardens
1/16/13
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The project is consistent with the City's Consolidated Plan and is eligible for funding. It is recommended
that the City Manager be authorized to execute any future Certifications of Consistency for renewal
funding for this project.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends adoption of the attached Resolution of the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, approving and authorizing the City Manager to
issue a Certification of Consistency with the City's FY 2008-2012 Consolidated Plan to Douglas
Gardens Community Mental Health Center for their Starting Again Project: further authorizing the
City Manager to execute any subsequent Certifications of Consistency with the City's Consolidated
Plan for the aforesaid Project.
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