2014-28480 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28480
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT GRANT
APPLICATIONS TO: 1) THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, URBAN AND
COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR THE TREE INVENTORY; 2) STATE OF
FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, LAND
AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF) FOR FUNDING IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $2009000 FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS;
3) FLORIDA JUNIOR GOLF COUNCIL, FOR FUNDING IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $59000 FOR THE NORMANDY SHORES
YOUTH GOLF PROGRAM; 4) STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH, FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $409000
FOR EQUIPMENT RELATED TO PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY
SERVICES; 5) FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL,
VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) FUNDING, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $1009000 FOR THE CITY'S VICTIMS' ADVOCATE
PROGRAM; AND, 6) APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A REQUEST TO THE
STATE LEGISLATURE FOR WATER PROJECTS FUNDING IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500,000; APPROPRIATING THE
ABOVE GRANTS, FUNDING REQUESTS, MATCHING FUNDS, AND
CITY EXPENSES, IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO THE AFORESTATED APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, AUDITS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS
RELATED TO THESE GRANTS AND FUNDING REQUESTS
WHEREAS, funding is available, through the Florida Department of Agriculture
for organizations to develop or enhance their urban and community forestry programs
and awards can be used for tree planting on public land, tree protection projects, tree
inventories and tree management plans; and
WHEREAS, trees are important to the Miami Beach community, and the
Administration intends to apply for funding for the City's tree inventory; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to enter into a Florida Urban and Community
Forestry Grant Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in support of the Tree Inventory
Program, which is part of the City's Reforestation Plan and the.City Administration
intends to apply for in the approximate amount of$10,000; and
WHEREAS, matching funds are required and are available in the Parks
Department Operating Budget and this grant supports the key intended outcome to
maintain Miami Beach public areas and rights of way citywide; and
WHEREAS, approval is requested to submit a grant application to the Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Urban and Community Forestry
grant program, in the approximate amount of$10,000 for Tree Inventory funding; and
WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides financial
assistance for acquisition or development of land for public outdoor recreation; and
WHEREAS, the LWCF State Assistance Program was established in 1965 to
stimulate a nationwide action program to assist in preserving, developing, and assuring
quality outdoor recreation resources; and
WHEREAS, the program provides matching grants to States and through States
to local units of government, for the acquisition and development of public outdoor
recreation sites and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Administration intends to apply for eligible park improvements in
the approximate amount of $200,000 and, if awarded, matching funds in the
approximate amount of$200,000 will be appropriated through the FY 2014/2015 budget
process; and
WHEREAS, this project supports the key intended outcome to increase
satisfaction with family recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, approval is requested to submit a grant application to the State of
Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Land and Water Conservation Fund for
City park improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Junior Golf Council was created in 2002 by the Dade
Amateur Golf Association, and formed for the benefit of Florida's junior golf programs;
and
WHEREAS, through the efforts of golf advocates throughout the state, the
"Golf Capital of the World" license plate was passed into law by the Florida legislature
and the revenue derived from the "golf license plate" is used to assist organizations in
the State that offer instruction and playing opportunities in conjunction with education;
and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Florida Junior Golf Council (FJGC) is to improve
the lives of Florida's youth by introducing them to the game of golf and the values
embodied in the game; and
WHEREAS, the organization provides funds to junior golf programs that offer
instruction and playing opportunities in conjunction with education in golfs core values of
integrity, honesty, personal responsibility and sportsmanship, additionally, the grant
program assists junior golf organizations that serve economically disadvantaged youth,
children with special needs and the general population; and
WHEREAS, the FJGC places great emphasis on providing affordable golf
course access to program participants, both during scheduled programming and after
programming is concluded; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously been awarded funding from the Florida
Junior Golf Council for the youth golf clinic at Normandy Shores Golf Course, the
program has been successful; and
WHEREAS, the Administration intends to apply to the Florida Junior Golf Council
(FJGC)for funding in the approximate amount of$5,000 to continue the program; and
WHEREAS, the grant does not require a cash match; however, the FJGC
encourages applicants to develop a variety of individual, community and private funding
sources and this project supports the key intended outcomes to increase satisfaction
with family recreational activities and enhance learning opportunities for youth; and
WHEREAS, approval is requested to submit an application to Florida Junior Golf
Council for funding in the approximate amount of$5,000 for the Normandy Shores Youth
Golf Program; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Emergency Medical Services (EMS) matching
grant program provides emergency medical service providers with funds to acquire,
repair improve or upgrade emergency medical services systems and funds must be
used for the improvement and expansion of emergency medical services within the list of
eligible activities outlined by the State; and
WHEREAS, the Administration intends to request funding in the approximate
amount of$40,000 for EMS equipment to increase the effectiveness of Fire personnel in
emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, this grant requires a 20% match of local funding and the Fire
Department will use FY 2013/14 operating budget funds in the approximate amount of
$10,000 to cover the costs of the match and this grant supports the key intended
outcome to increase community satisfaction with City government; and
WHEREAS, approval is requested to submit a grant application to the State of
Florida, Department of Health for funding in the approximate amount of $40,000 for Fire
equipment related to Pre-Hospital Emergency Services; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Attorney General provides Victims of Crime Act
(VOCA) grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice to support the provision of
services to victims of crime; and
WHEREAS, the Administration intends to apply for approximately $100,000 in
grant funds, and the Police Department will provide the required matching funds in the
approximate amount of $25,000 from State Confiscation Funds to be appropriated
through the FY 2014/15 budget process; and
WHEREAS, this project supports the key intended outcome to maintain crime
rates at or below national trends; and
WHEREAS, approval is requested to submit a grant application to the Office of
the Attorney General for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding in the approximate
amount of $100,000 for the Police Department's Victims' Advocate Program; and
WHEREAS, the Florida House of Representatives will be accepting Water
Project funding applications through the Agriculture and Natural Resources
Appropriations Subcommittee, the Senate has yet to announce a formal process for
submitting water projects; and
WHEREAS, the Administration intends to apply for funding for eligible water
projects in the approximate amount of$500,000; and
WHEREAS, matching funds are not required but are encouraged and this project
supports the key intended outcome to maintain city's infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, approval is requested to submit a Request for Water Project
Funding to the State Legislature in the approximate amount of$500,000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH that the Mayor and City Commission
hereby approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to submit grant
applications to: 1) The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Urban
and Community Forestry Program, in the approximate amount of $10,000 for the City's
tree inventory; 2) State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Land and.
Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for funding in the approximate amount of $200,000
for park improvements; 3) Florida Junior Golf Council, for funding in the approximate
amount of $5,000 for the Normandy Shores Youth Golf Program; 4) State of Florida,
Department of Health, for funding in the approximate amount of $40,000 for equipment
related to pre-hospital emergency services; 5) Florida Office of The Attorney General,
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding, in the approximate amount of $100,000 for the
City's victims' advocate program; and, 6) approval to submit a request to the State
Legislature for Water Project funding in the approximate amount of $500,000;
appropriating the above grants, funding requests, matching funds, and city expenses, if
approved and accepted by the city and authorizing the execution of all necessary
documents related to the aforestated applications, including, without limitation, audits,
and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to take all necessary actions related to
these grants and funding requests.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for and accept five(5)grants and one(1)
request for water project funding.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
1) Maintain Miami Beach public areas and rights of way citywide;2)and 3)Increase satisfaction with family
recreational activities;and 3)Enhance learning opportunities for youth;4)Increase community satisfaction
with city government;5 Maintain crime rates at or below national trends;and 6 Maintain city's infrastructure.
Supporting Data: Community Satisfaction Survey 2012: 1)The Parks and Recreation Department has
completed the fourth year's goal for the reforestation plan with over 400 trees planted, bringing the program
total to 4,250 trees installed to date; The rating of the maintenance of parks increased from 81%rating as
"Good"or"Excellent" in 2005 to 82% in 2012;2)and 3)The typical resident visited City parks/recreational
areas 58 times during 2012, an increase from 47 times in 2009; 3) 85% of residents rated recreation
programs as either `excellent' or `good'; and Environmental Scan 2012: 4) The Fire Department has
experienced more than a 9%increase in number of pre-hospital care calls for service from 14,865 in 2001 to
16,243 in 2011; 5 Part I violent crimes have decreased 22%from 1,143 in 2001 to 887 in 2011; 6 N/A.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Administration requests approval to authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit grant
applications to: 1) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Urban and Community
Forestry Program, in the approximate amount of$10,000 to conduct a tree inventory; 2)State of Florida,
Department of Environmental Protection, Land and Water Conservation Fund(LWCF), in the approximate
amount of $200,000 for park improvements projects; 3) Florida Junior Golf Council for funding in the
approximate amount of$5,000 for the Normandy Shores Youth Golf Program; 4) Florida Department of
Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) grant in the approximate amount of$40,000 for pre-hospital
equipment; 5) Florida Office of the Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) in the approximate
amount of$100,000 for the City's Victims'Advocate Program; and, 6)Approval to submit a request to the
State Legislature for Water Project funding in the approximate amount of$500,000;appropriating the above
grants, funding requests, matching funds, and city expenses, if approved and accepted by the City and
authorizing the execution of all necessary documents related to these applications, including, without
limitation, audits, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to take all necessary actions related to
these grants and funding requests.
Financial Information:
Source # Grant Name/Project Approx. Approximate Match
of Award Amount/Source
Fund Amount
1 Florida Dept of Agriculture and $10,000 $10,000/Park Landscape
Consumer Services, Urban & Maintenance Operating Budget
Community Forestry/Inventory #011-0940-000312
2 Florida Dept of Environmental $200,000 $200,000/Matching funds will be
Protection LWCF/Park requested through the FY
Improvements 2014/15 Budget Process
3 Florida Junior Golf Council/ $5,000 N/A
Normandy Shores Youth Golf
4 State of Florida Matching EMS/Pre- $40,000 $10,000/Fire Department FY
Hospital Equipment 2013/14 Operating Funds
011-1220-000343
5 Florida Office of the Attorney $100,000 $25,000/State Confiscation
General/VOCA Funds#607-4719-000111
through the FY 2014/15 budget
process to be appropriated).
6 State Legislature/Water Project $500,000 N/A
Funding
Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Manager, Office of Budget and Performance Improvement
Sign-Offs:
Department D' ector Assistant City Manager City Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of(e City Lommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: February 12, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR A,�D CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS TO: 1) THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES,
URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$10,000 FOR THE TREE INVENTORY;
2) STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION,LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND(LwCF)
FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$200,000 FOR
PARK( IMPROVEMENTS; 3) FLORIDA JUNIOR GOLF COUNCIL,
FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR
THE NORMANDY SHORES YOUTH GOLF PROGRAM; 4) STATE
OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, FOR FUNDING IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$409000 FOR EQUIPMENT RELATED
TO PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICES; 5)FLORIDA OFFICE
OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA)
FUNDING, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$100,000 FOR THE
CITY'S VICTIMS'ADVOCATE PROGRAM; AND, 6)APPROVAL TO
SUBMIT A REQUEST TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE FOR WATER
PROJECTS FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$500,000; APPROPRIATING THE ABOVE GRANTS, FUNDING
REQUESTS, MATCHING FUNDS, AND CITY EXPENSES, IF
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED
TO THE AFORESTATED APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, AUDITS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS
RELATED TO THESE GRANTS AND FUNDING REQUESTS
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1. Approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, Urban and Community Forestry grant program, in the
approximate amount of$10,000 for Tree Inventory fundinq
Commission Memorandum
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Funding is available, through the Florida Department of Agriculture for organizations to
develop or enhance their urban and community forestry programs. Awards can be used for
tree planting on public land, tree protection projects,tree inventories and tree management
plans. The program requires $1:$1 matching funds.
Trees are important to the Miami Beach community,and the Administration intends to apply
for funding for the City's tree inventory. The City wishes to enter into a Florida Urban and
Community Forestry Grant Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in support of the Tree Inventory Program,
which is part of the City's Reforestation Plan. As such,the Administration intends to request
funding in the approximate amount of$10,000. Matching funds are available in the Parks
Department Operating Budget. This grant supports the key intended outcome to maintain
Miami Beach public areas and rights of way citywide.
2. Approval to submit a grant application to the State of Florida, Department of
Environmental Protection, Land and Water Conservation Fund for City park
improvements
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides financial assistance for
acquisition or development of land for public outdoor recreation. The LWCF State
Assistance Program was established in 1965 to stimulate a nationwide action program to
assist in preserving, developing, and assuring quality outdoor recreation resources. The
program provides matching grants to States and through States to local units of government,
for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation sites and facilities.
The Administration intends to apply for eligible park improvements in the approximate
amount of $200,000. If awarded, matching funds will be appropriated through the FY
2014/2015 budget process. This project supports the key intended outcome to increase
satisfaction with family recreational activities.
3. Approval to submit an application to Florida Junior Golf Council Funding in the
approximate amount of$5,000 for the Normandy Shores Youth Golf Program
Created in 2002 by the Dade Amateur Golf Association,the Florida Junior Golf Council was
formed for the benefit of Florida's junior golf programs.Through the efforts of golf advocates
throughout the state,the"Golf Capital of the World"license plate was passed into law by the
Florida legislature and the revenue derived from the "golf license plate" is used to assist
organizations in the State that offer instruction and playing opportunities in conjunction with
education.
The mission of the Florida Junior Golf Council (FJGC) is to improve the lives of Florida's
youth by introducing them to the game of golf and the values embodied in the game. The
organization provides funds to junior golf programs that offer instruction and playing
opportunities in conjunction with education in golfs core values of integrity, honesty,
personal responsibility and sportsmanship. Additionally,the grant program assists junior golf
organizations that serve economically disadvantaged youth,children with special needs and
the general population. The FJGC places great emphasis on providing affordable golf
course access to program participants both during scheduled programming and after
programming is concluded. The City has previously been awarded funding from the Florida
Junior Golf Council for the youth golf clinic at Normandy Shores Golf Course. The program
Commission Memorandum
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has been successful and the Administration intends to continue this program. The
Administration intends to apply to the Florida Junior Golf Council (FJGC)for funding in the
approximate amount of$5,000 to continue the program. The grant does not require a cash
match; however, the FJGC encourages applicants to develop a variety of individual,
community and private funding sources. This project supports the key intended outcomes to
increase satisfaction with family recreational activities and enhance learning opportunities for
youth.
4. Approval to submit a grant application to the State of Florida, Department of Health
for funding in the approximate amount of$40,000 for Fire equipment related to Pre-
Hospital Emergency Services
The State of Florida Emergency Medical Services(EMS)matching grant program provides
emergency medical service providers with funds to acquire, repair improve or upgrade
emergency medical services systems. Funds must be used for the improvement and
expansion of emergency medical services within the list of eligible activities outlined by the
State.
The Administration intends to request funding in the approximate amount of $40,000 for
EMS equipment to increase the effectiveness of Fire personnel in emergency situations.
This grant requires a 20% match of local funding.The Fire Department will use FY 2013/14
operating budget funds in the approximate amount of $10,000 to cover the costs of the
match. This grant supports the key intended outcome to increase community satisfaction
with City government.
5. Approval to submit a grant application to the Office of the Attorney General for
Victims of Crime Act(VOCA)funding in the approximate amount of $100,000 for the
Police Department's Victims' Advocate Program
The Office of the Attorney General provides Victims of Crime Act(VOCA)grant funds from
the U.S. Department of Justice to support the provision of services to victims of crime. The
Administration plans to apply for funding in the approximate amount of $100,000 for the
Police Department's Victim's Advocate Program.
The Police Department will provide the required matching funds in the approximate amount
of $25,000 from State Confiscation Funds, to be appropriated through the FY 2014/15
budget process. This project supports the key intended outcome to maintain crime rates at
or below national trends.
6. Approval to submit a Request for Water Project Fundinq to the State Legislature in
the approximate amount of$500,000
The Florida House of Representatives will be accepting Water Project funding applications
through the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee. The Senate
has yet to announce a formal process for submitting water projects. However, the
Administration intends to apply for funding for eligible water projects in the approximate
amount of $500,000. Matching funds are not required but are encouraged. This project
supports the key intended outcome to maintain city's infrastructure.
Commission Memorandum
Page 4
CONCLUSION
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida
approving and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit grant applications to:
1)The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Urban and Community
Forestry Program, in the approximate amount of$10,000 for the City's tree inventory; 2)
State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection, Land and Water Conservation
Fund(LWCF)for funding in the approximate amount of$200,000 for park improvements;3)
Florida Junior Golf Council, for funding in the approximate amount of $5,000 for the
Normandy Shores Youth Golf Program; 4) State of Florida, Department of Health, for
funding in the approximate amount of $40,000 for equipment related to pre-hospital
emergency services; 5)Florida Office of The Attorney General,Victims of Crime Act(VOCA)
funding, in the approximate amount of$100,000 for the City's victims' advocate program;
and, 6)Approval to submit a request to the State Legislature for Water Projects Funding in
the approximate amount of $500,000; appropriating the above grants, funding requests,
matching funds, and city expenses, if approved and accepted by the city and authorizing the
execution of all necessary documents related to the aforestated applications, including,
without limitation, audits, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to take all
necessary actions related to these grants and funding requests.
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