2013-28130 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -28130
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO A
SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS TO: 1) THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM),
FOR FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY (FEMA), HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM IN
THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $120,000 FOR THE WINDOW
REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT THE MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL
GARDEN; 2) THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, RECREATIONAL TRAILS
PROGRAM FOR FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR THE MIDDLE BEACH
RECREATIONAL CORRIDOR; AND 3) THE FLORIDA OFFICE OF
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT
(VOCA) FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $100,000
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
DIVISION; APPROPRIATING THE ABOVE GRANTS IF
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THESE
APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is authorized by Section 404 of
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Act and funding from this program helps
communities implement measures to reduce or eliminate long -term risk to people and
property from natural hazards and helps to address eligible mitigation activities; and
WHEREAS, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) program is funded by
the US Department of Homeland Security, through FEMA, and administered by the State
of Florida Division of Emergency Management and the HMGP funds requested in this
agenda item are a result of the recent Presidential Disaster Declaration for Tropical
Storm Debby (FEMA 4068- DR -FL); and
WHEREAS, the City has previously been awarded funding from FEMA for the
following projects: 1) Impact- resistant windows at City Hall, Police Station, Fire Station 1
and Fire Station #3 in the amount of $637,777; 2) impact resistant windows at 555 17
Street, 1701 Meridian, 21S Street Recreation Building and Fleet Management Building
(140 McArthur Causeway) in the amount of $690,049; 3) purchase and installation of a
generator at the Gumenick Ambulatory Surgical Center at Mount Sinai Hospital in the
amount of $750,000; 4) replacement of windows and doors at the Talmudic University
building in the amount of $706,825; and
WHEREAS, during a storm event, the City is subject to high winds, missile
hazards, flood and significant impact damage and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden
has previously been damaged by hurricanes and does not have impact resistant glass
protection; and
WHEREAS, the Administration plans to seek funding from HMGP for
replacement windows for the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens in order to mitigate
potential future damage and proposed project will include the replacement of all windows
with the installation of impact resistant doors and windows; and
WHEREAS, the grant will provide 75% of the costs of this project; the required
City match is 25% or approximately $30,000: and
WHEREAS, required grant match is approximately $30,000; Source: City Center
RDA Capital through the FY 13/14 Budget Process (to be appropriated); and
WHEREAS, this project supports the key intended outcome: ensure value and
timely delivery of quality capital projects; and
WHEREAS, therefore, the Administration requests approval to submit a grant
application to the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), for
federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in the approximate
amount of $120,000, for the Window Replacement Project at the Miami Beach Botanical
Garden; and
WHEREAS, the Recreational Trails Program is a federally funded competitive
grant program that provides financial assistance to agencies of city, county, state or
federal governments, and organizations, approved by the State for projects that provide,
renovate or maintain recreational trails, trailhead and trailside facilities; and
WHEREAS, Florida's Department of Environmental Protection, Office of
Greenways & Trails administers the program in coordination with the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration; and
WHEREAS, the Administration intends to apply for funding for the Middle Beach
Recreational Corridor Phase II, which is from 46 to 64 Street and this portion of the
project is currently in design; and
WHEREAS, all grant awards must be matched and applicants may choose either
$1:$1 match, or a lesser percentage; the more match provided, the higher the
application will be rated and matching funds for this project in the amount of $200,000
are available from the project budget for Middle Beach Recreational Corridor Phase II
project; and
WHEREAS, the key intended outcome for this project is: enhance mobility
throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, therefore, the Administration requests approval to submit a grant
application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Recreational Trails
Program for funding in the approximate amount of $200,000 for Middle Beach
Recreational Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Attorney General has announced the availability of
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice and the
purpose of grant funds is to support the provision of services to victims of crime; and
WHEREAS, eligibility to apply for VOCA funds is limited to victim assistance
programs administered by state or local government agencies or not - for - profit
corporations registered in Florida, or a combination thereof; and
WHEREAS, the funding cycle for the VOCA grant funds under this agenda item
is October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Administration plans to apply for funding in the approximate
amount of $100,000 for the Police Department's Domestic Violence Program in the
Criminal Investigation Division to cover the salary of one Victim's Advocate position and
operating expenses for the program; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department will provide the required match of
approximately $25,000 from the Police Confiscation, Law Enforcement Trust Funds
through the FY 13/14 budget process (to be appropriated) and this project supports the
key intended outcome: maintain crime rates at or below national trends; and
WHEREAS, approval is requested to submit a grant application to the Florida
Office of the Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act program for funding in the
approximate amount of $100,000 for Salary and Operating expenses for a Victim's
Advocate position.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH hereby approve and authorize the City
Manager or her designee to support grant applications to: 1) the State of Florida,
Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), for federal funding from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in the approximate amount of $120,000, for the
Window Replacement Project at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden; 2) Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Recreational Trails Program for funding in the
approximate amount of $200,000 for Middle Beach Recreational Corridor; and 3) the
Florida Office of the Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act program for funding in the
approximate amount of $100,000 for Salary and Operating expenses for a Victim's
Advocate position; appropriating the above grants, if approved and accepted by the City,
and authorizing the execution of all documents related to these applications.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of 166 2013
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept three (3) grants.
Key Intended Outcomes Supported:
1) Ensure value and timely delivery of quality capital projects; 2) Enhance mobility throughout the City; 3)
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends.
Supporting Data - 2009 Community Survey: 1) 92% of respondents rated quality of the City's
Emergency /Hurricane preparedness as "Excellent" and "Good "; 2) 63.7% of respondents stated that here
were "too few" bike paths /lanes; 3) Business and resident respondents rated "Preventing Crime" as the most
important areas for the City of Miami Beach to address in an effort to improve public safety throughout the
City.
Item Summa /Recommendation:
Approval to apply to: 1) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in the approximate amount of $120,000, for the Window
Replacement Project at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden; 2) Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Recreational Trails Program for funding in the approximate amount of $200,000 for Middle Beach
Recreational Corridor; and 3) Florida Office of the Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act program for
funding in the approximate amount of $100,000 for Salary and Operating expenses for a Victim's Advocate
position. Adopt the Resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation: N/A
Financial Information:
Source # Grant Name/ Grant Match Amount/City Expense /Source
of Project Approx
funds Amount
1 HMGP /Botanical $120,000 Required grant match is approx. $30,000. Source:
Garden Windows City Center RDA Capital through the FY 13/14
Budget Process (to be appropriated)
2 RTP /Middle $200,000 $200,000 - MBRC Phase II funds previously
Beach appropriated for MBRC Phase II
Recreational
Corridor
3 Florida Office of $100,000 Required grant match is approx. $25,000; Source:
the Attorney Police Confiscation. Law Enforcement Trust Funds
General/VOCA through the FY 13/14 Budget Process (to be
appropriated)
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Manager, Office of Budget and Performance Improvement
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City anager
MIAMIBEACH AGENDA ITEM C7 DATE 7-4-13
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 Co mission
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
DATE: February 6, 2013
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO A SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS TO: 1)
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, FOR
FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA),
HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF $120,000 FOR THE WINDOW REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT THE MIAMI
BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN; 2) THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR
FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FORTHE
MIDDLE BEACH RECREATIONAL CORRIDOR; AND, 3) FLORIDA OFFICE OF
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) FUNDING
IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION; APPROPRIATING
THE ABOVE GRANTS IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THESE
APPLICATIONS
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1. Approval to submit a grant application to the State of Florida, Division of Emergencv
Management (FDEM), for federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program in the approximate amount of $120,000, for the Window Replacement
Proiect at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is authorized by Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief Act. This funding helps communities implement measures to reduce or
eliminate long -term risk to people and property from natural hazards and helps to address
eligible mitigation activities. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is funded bythe
US Department of Homeland Security, through .FEMA, and administered by the State of
Florida Division of Emergency Management. The HMGP funds requested' in this agenda
item are a result of the recent Presidential Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Debby
(FEMA 4068- DR -FL).
Commission Memorandum
Page 2
The City has previously been awarded funding from FEMA for the following projects:
• Funding in the amount of $637,777 for impact- resistant windows at City Hall, Police
Station, Fire Station 1 and Fire Station #3.
• Funding in the amount of $690,049 for impact resistant windows at 555 17 Street,
1701 Meridian, 21 Street Recreation Building and Fleet Management Building (140
McArthur Causeway).
• Funding in the amount of $750,000 through the PDM Program for Mount Sinai for the
purchase and installation of a generator at the Gumenick Ambulatory Surgical
Center at Mount Sinai Hospital.
• Funding in the amount of $706,825 for the Talmudic University for the replacement
of windows and doors at the University building located at 4000 Alton Road.
During a storm event, the City is subject to high winds, missile hazards, flood and significant
impact damage; the Botanical Garden has previously been damaged by hurricanes and
does not have impact resistant glass protection. The Administration plans to seek funding
from HMGP for replacement windows for the Miami Beach Botanical Garden in order to
mitigate potential future damage. The proposed project will include the replacement of
existing windows and doors with impact resistant glass protection. The doors and windows
will be rated in accordance with the Miami -Dade County Building Code and will absorb
impacts and sustain the force and pressure of high winds associated with a hurricane.
The estimated cost of this project is $120,000 and the grant will provide 75% of the costs of
this project. Required grant match is approximately $30,000; Source: City Center RDA
Capital through the FY 13/14 Budget Process (to be appropriated).
This project supports the key intended outcome: ensure value and timely delivery of quality
capital projects.
2. Approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Recreational Trails Program for funding in the approximate amount of
$200,000 for Middle Beach Recreational Corridor.
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a federally funded competitive grant program that
provides financial assistance to agencies of city, county, state or federal governments, and
organizations, approved by the State for projects that provide, renovate or maintain
recreational trails, trailhead and trailside facilities. Florida's Department of Environmental
Protection, Office of Greenways & Trails administers the program in coordination with the
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.
The Administration intends to apply for construction funding for the Middle Beach
Recreational Corridor Phase II, which is from 46 to 64 Street. This portion of the project is
currently in design. All grant awards must be matched and applicants may choose either
$1:$1 match, or a lesser percentage; the more match provided, the higher the application
will be rated. The Administration intends to apply for grant funds in the amount of $200,000
and matching funds for this project in the amount of $200,000 are available from the project
budget for Middle Beach Recreational Corridor Phase II project. The key intended outcome
for this project is: enhance mobility throughout the City.
Commission Memorandum
Page 3
3. Approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Office of the Attorney General,
Victims of Crime Act program for funding in the approximate amount of $100,000 for
Salary and Operating expenses for a Victim's Advocate position
The Office of the Attorney General has announced the availability of Victims of Crime Act
(VOCA) grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice. The purpose of VOCA grant funds
is to support the provision of services to victims of crime. Services are defined as those
efforts that respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims, assist victims of
crime to stabilize their lives after victimization, assist victims to understand and participate in
the criminal justice system, and provide victims of crime with a measure of safety and
security. Eligibility to apply for VOCA funds is limited to victim assistance programs
administered by state or local government agencies or not - for - profit corporations registered
in Florida, or a combination thereof. The funding cycle for the VOCA grant funds under this
agenda item is October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014.
The Administration plans to apply for funding in the approximate amount of $100,000 forthe
Police Department's Domestic Violence Program in the Criminal Investigation Division to
cover the salary of one Victim's Advocate position and operating expenses for the program.
The Police Department will provide the required match of approximately $25,000 from the
Police Confiscation, Law Enforcement Trust Funds through the FY 13/14 budget process (to
be appropriated). This project supports the key intended outcome: maintain crime rates at
or below national trends.
CONCLUSION
The Administration requests approval to authorize the City Manager or her designee to
submit grant applications to: 1) the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management
(FDEM), for federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in the
approximate amount of $120,000, for the Window Replacement Project at the Miami Beach
Botanical Garden; 2) Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Recreational Trails
Program for funding in the approximate amount of $200,000 for Middle Beach Recreational
Corridor; and, 3) Florida Office of the Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act program for
funding in the approximate amount of $100,000 for Salary and Operating expenses for a
Victim's Advocate position; appropriating the above grants, if approved and accepted by the
City, and authorizing the execution of all documents related to these applications.
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