2014-28769 Reso RESOLUTION NO, 2014-28769
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 TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: 1)
SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA JUNIOR GOLF
COUNCIL, FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $5,000
FOR THE NORMANDY SHORES YOUTH GOLF PROGRAM; 2) SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF
HISTORICAL RESOURCES FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $350,000 FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE 28TH STREET
OBELISK; 3) SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE US DEPARTMENT
OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY (FEMA), EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM, FOR
FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $40,000 FOR PHASE 32
FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER ASSISTANCE; AND
RETROACTIVE APPROVAL FOR THE FOLLOWING: 4) SUBMITTAL OF A
GRANT APPLICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST,
FOR INCLUSION IN THE APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR THE 2014/2015 U.S.
HUD NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA) FOR THE CONTINUUM
OF CARE PROGRAM, FOR FUNDING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,212, FOR
THE CITY'S HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM; 5) SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE KNIGHT FOUNDATION, KNIGHT NEWS
CHALLENGE ON LIBRARIES, FOR A TECHNOLOGY ACCESS PROGRAM;
6) SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES
CONFERENCE OF MAYORS, CHILDHOOD OBESITY PROGRAM FOR
FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $120,000 FOR A FOOD
AND NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR YOUTH; APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF THE ABOVE GRANTS AND
FUNDING REQUESTS, INCLUDING ANY REQUISITE MATCHING FUNDS
AND CITY EXPENSES; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS AND
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
AFORESTATED GRANTS AND FUNDING REQUESTS, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, APPLICATIONS, GRANT/FUNDING AGREEMENTS
AND AUDITS.
WHEREAS, the Administration requests approval to submit an application to the
Florida Junior Golf Council in the approximate amount of$5,000 for the Normandy
Shores Youth Golf Program, the details of which are as follows:
A. the FJGC provides funds to junior golf programs that offer instruction and
playing opportunities in conjunction with education of golfs core values;
B. the grant program assists junior golf organizations that serve economically
disadvantaged youth, children with special needs, and the general population;
C. the FJGC places great emphasis on providing affordable golf course access to
program participants;
D. the City has previously been awarded funding from the FJGC for the youth golf
clinic at Normandy Shores Golf Course;
E. the Administration intends to continue and expand this program to include three
additional sites: Scott Rakow Youth Center, Flamingo Park, and North Shore
Park & Youth Center;
F. the grant does not require a cash match; however, the FJGC encourages
applicants to develop a variety of funding sources; and
WHEREAS, the Administration requests approval to submit an application to the
Florida Department of State, Division for Historical Resources for funding in the
approximate amount of $350,000 for the restoration of the 28th Street Obelisk, the
details of which are as follows:
A. the program is administered by the Bureau of Historic Preservation, Division of
Historical Resources, and Florida Department of State;
B. the City plans to apply for the Special Category Grant to restore the 28th Street
Obelisk located at 300 West 28th Street in Fairgreen Park;
C. the Miami Beach Public Art Assessment Report completed by conservation
Solutions, Inc. in August 2008 states that the structure is in very poor condition;
D. the City of Miami Beach Monuments Conditions Assessment Report completed
by Douglas Wood in December 1, 2008 states that the monument is in poor
condition as well;
E. the goal of this project is to restore the 28th Street Obelisk and Pumping
Station Historical, which will provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to
study and appreciate an excellent example of the rich history and early
development of Miami Beach;
F. with the completion of the restoration, any safety concerns that currently exist
will also be addressed;
G. this project supports the key intended outcome to enhance beauty and vibrancy
of urban and residential neighborhoods; focusing on cleanliness, historic
assets, in select neighborhoods and redevelopment areas;
H. this grant requires a $1:$1 match and the Administration has matching funds
available in the amount of $350,000 in Fund 301-2011-069357 Capital Projects
Not Financed By Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Administration requests approval to submit a grant application
to the US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
for Emergency Food and Shelter Program in the approximate amount of $40,000 for
Phase 32 Emergency Assistance Funding, the details of which are as follows:
A. The funds from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) are awarded
from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); FEMA chairs the
National Board and provides policy guidance, oversight, federal coordination and
staff assistance to the National Board regarding this program;
B. Local boards are convened in the qualifying jurisdictions to determine the highest
need and best use of funds and to select Local Recipient Organizations to
receive funding and provide emergency food and shelter services and each year
needs are assessed in an effort to adapt to particular community needs;
C. The EFSP was created to supplement the work of local social service agencies,
both non-profit and governmental, in assisting people in need of emergency
assistance. The funding is used to target special emergency needs, these needs
are primarily economic in nature, as opposed to disaster related and the
program's funding priority is to provide rent/mortgage assistance and food to
those in need;
D. The City has previously received EFSP funding, and the grant can provide funds
for the provision of rent/mortgage assistance to individuals and families at-risk of
homelessness; provision of food vouchers; and utility assistance;
E. This request is for Phase 32 funding for calendar year 2015 and matching funds
are not required for this grant; and
WHEREAS, the Administration requests retroactive approval to submit an
application to the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust in the amount of $65,212 for the
City's Homeless Outreach Program, the details of which are as follows:
A. the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (U.S. HUD) has
issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for its Continuum of Care
Program, which is the primary Federal funding source for homeless assistance
programs, and all current U.S. HUD funded projects with program funding
expiring in calendar year 2015 must request renewal funding through this
competitive process;
B. the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust serves as the Applicant for U.S. HUD
NOFA funds on behalf of the Miami-Dade County Continuum of Care system
(MDCoC), and the MDCoC encompasses all of Miami-Dade County, including
all municipalities;
C. all local entitlement jurisdictions are part of the MDCoC, and the "Collaborative
Application"will contain projects submitted by Project Applicants;
D. the City has received these funds since 2003 to support the salaries of
Homeless Outreach staff in the City's Housing and Community Services
Department;
E. as such, the Administration has applied for continuation of funding through this
collaborative application;
F. a match of at least 25% is required, and matching funds in the amount of
$16,500 are available from the Housing and Community Services Department
FY 2014/15 Operating Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Administration requests retroactive approval to submit an
application to the Knight Foundation Libraries Challenge for funding for a Technology
Access Program, the details of which are as follows:
A. the Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality
journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts
and the goal of the program is to fund innovative ideas that address how to
leverage libraries to build more knowledgeable communities and make libraries
relevant;
B. the Knight Libraries Challenge will award a share of $2.5 million in funding to the
successful applicants, and will also provide support from Knight's network of
influential peers and advisors to help advance ideas;
C. the Knight Foundation prefers projects that seek to close the digital divide in
underrepresented areas, examples include digital learning opportunities for job
seekers, seniors, and youth;
D. the Administration, in partnership with the Miami Beach public libraries has
applied for funds to create a technological hub at our libraries. The Miami Beach
Technology Access Program will provide technological goods and services to
everyone who lives, works and plays in the City of Miami Beach. It will provide
technological and educational opportunities through hotspot programs, in-person
tech support online programs as well as a technology site for streaming and
recording lectures and a site for business discussions. The program will include
technology trainings for seniors as well as using technology in tutoring for
children.
E. if successful, the Knight Foundation will collaborate with the City on the budget
and amount of award to be made.
F. this grant does not require matching funds and the project supports the key
intended outcome to achieve educational (K-12) excellence.
WHEREAS, the Administration requests retroactive approval to submit an
application to The United States Conference of Mayors for the 2015 Childhood
Obesity Prevention Awards program for funds in an amount up to $120,000 to
enhance the health and well-being of youth in our community, the details of
which are as follows:
A. in 2012, The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the American
Beverage Association (ABA) partnered to create the Childhood Obesity
Prevention Program, a landmark three-year initiative to provide support to cities
in their efforts to eradicate childhood obesity;
B. the goal of the program is to recognize outstanding mayoral-based initiatives that
have the greatest potential to reduce childhood obesity, and to provide those
outstanding programs with capacity-building resources to assist their local
programs for broader reach in tackling the challenge of childhood obesity;
C. the program also includes a national public awareness campaign, and will
connect mayors with innovative, cost-effective program strategies to successfully
reduce childhood obesity in their cities;
D. the City plans to apply for this program to enhance the health and well-being of
youth in our community by implementing a program to reduce childhood obesity
through interactive educational nutrition activities based on the USDA's team
nutrition program and other innovative curricula including healthy snack
distribution, interactive cooking classes, recipe pamphlet and informational
brochure distribution, community garden and local produce farm field trips;
E. this grant supports the key intended outcome of achieving educational (K-12)
excellence;
F. this grant does not require matching funds.
WHEREAS, due to the short turnaround time of the grant deadlines for the above
grant applications, the Administration requests retroactive approval for these grant
submittals.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH that the Mayor and City Commission
approve and authorize the City Manager or his designee to take the following actions: 1)
Submit a grant application to the Florida Junior Golf Council, for funding in the
approximate amount of$5,000 for the Normandy Shores Youth Golf Program; 2) Submit
an application to Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources for
funding in the approximate amount of $350,000 for the restoration of the 28th Street
Obelisk; 3) Submit an application to the US Department of Homeland Security FEMA, for
the Emergency Food and Shelter Program for funding in the approximate amount of
$40,000; and retroactive approval for the following: 4) Submittal of a grant application to
Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, for inclusion in the application to be submitted by
the Miami-Dade County Continuum of Care for the 2013/2014 U.S. HUD Notice of
Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Continuum of Care Program, for funding, in the
amount of $65,212, for the City's Homeless Outreach Program; 5) Submittal of an
application to the Knight Foundation, Knight News Challenge on Libraries, for funding for
a technology access program; and 6) Submittal of a grant application to the U.S.
Conference of Mayors for the 2015 Childhood Obesity Prevention Grants Program in the
approximate amount of $120,000 for a Food and Nutrition Program for youth; approving
and authorizing the appropriation of the above grants and funding requests, including
any requisite matching funds and city expenses; and further authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to take all necessary steps and execute all necessary
documents in connection with the aforestated grants and funding requests, including,
without limitation, applications, grant/funding agreements and audits.
PASSED and ADOPTED this o day of C Qt' 0
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City Attorney Date
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager or his designee to apply for and accept six(6)grants.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
1)N/A; 2) and 3) and 4) Enhance beauty and vibrancy of urban and residential neighborhoods; focusing
on cleanliness, historic assets, in select neighborhoods and redevelopment areas; 5) and 6) Achieve
Educational K-12 Excellence.
Supporting Data: 1) N/A; 2) The typical resident visited City parks/recreational areas 58 times during
2012, an increase from 47 times in 2009; 3) and 4) The City's efforts to "address homelessness"was a
key driver for resident respondents in how they view the City as a place to live, view city government on
meeting expectations and if they would recommend the City as a place to live; "Address the homeless
problem" was rated amongst the things that would best improve the quality of life in Miami Beach.
Based on the 2013 Census Count, the number of homeless contacts in Miami Beach has decreased
from 21,199 in FY 2007/08 to 5,268 in FY 2012/13; 5) "Improve public education"was one of the factors
that residents stated would "Best improve the quality of life in Miami Beach"; and 6) Child obesity has
more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. In 2010, more than 1/3 of
children and adolescents were overweight or obese. Decreasing childhood obesity will improve overall
student health, thus leading to increased attendance at school.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Approval to submit the following grant applications: 1) Florida Junior Golf Council, in the approximate
amount of $5,000 for the Normandy Shores Youth Golf Program; 2) Florida Department of State,
Division of Historical Resources in the approximate amount of $350,000 for the restoration of the 28th
Street Obelisk; 3) US Department of Homeland Security FEMA/Emergency Food and Shelter Program
in the approximate amount of$40,000 for Emergency Food and Shelter funds; and retroactive approval
for the following submittals: 4) Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, for the 2014/2015 U.S. HUD Notice
of Funding Availability for the Continuum of Care Program, in the amount of $65,212, for the City's
Homeless Outreach Program; 5) Knight Foundation, Knight News Challenge on Libraries, for a
Technology Access Program; 6) United States Conference of Mayors in the amount of $120,000 for a
Food and Youth Nutrition Program.
Financial Information:
Source # Grant Name/Project Approx. Approximate Match
of Award Amount/Source
Funds Amount
1 Florida Junior Golf Council $5,000 N/A
Normandy Shores Youth Golf
2 Florida Division of Historical $350,000 $350,000/301-2011*
Resources/28th Street Obelisk Capital Projects Not
Financed By Bonds
3 US Department of Homeland Security $40,000 N/A
FEMA/Emergency Food and Shelter
Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust/ $65,212 $16,500/ FY 14/15 Budget
Homeless Outreach— Salaries Housing &Comm Services
5 Knight Foundation Libraries Challenge/ TBD by N/A
Technology Access Program Knight
Foundation
6 US Conference of Mayors Obesity/ $120,000 N/A
Food and Nutrition Program
Financial Impact Summary: N/A
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
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,vvww.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members o the City ommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 22, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, A PROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: 1)
SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA JUNIOR GOLF
COUNCIL, FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $5,000
FOR THE NORMANDY SHORES YOUTH GOLF PROGRAM; 2) SUBMIT
AN APPLICATION TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF
HISTORICAL RESOURCES FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $350,000 FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE 28TH STREET
OBELISK; 3) SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE US DEPARTMENT
OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY (FEMA), EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM, FOR
FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $40,000 FOR PHASE 32
FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $40,000 FOR
EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER ASSISTANCE; AND RETROACTIVE
APPROVAL FOR THE FOLLOWING: 4) SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST, FOR
INCLUSION IN THE APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR THE 2014/2015 U.S. HUD
NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA) FOR THE CONTINUUM OF
CARE PROGRAM, FOR FUNDING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,212, FOR THE
CITY'S HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM; 5) SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE KNIGHT FOUNDATION, KNIGHT NEWS
CHALLENGE ON LIBRARIES, FOR A TECHNOLOGY ACCESS
PROGRAM; 6) SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED
STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS, CHILDHOOD OBESITY PROGRAM
FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $120,000 FOR A
FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR YOUTH; APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF THE ABOVE GRANTS AND
FUNDING REQUESTS, INCLUDING ANY REQUISITE MATCHING FUNDS
AND CITY EXPENSES; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS AND
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
AFORESTATED GRANTS AND FUNDING REQUESTS, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, APPLICATIONS, GRANT/FUNDING
AGREEMENTS AND AUDITS
Commission Memorandum
Page 2
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1. 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 has been successful and the
Administration intends to expand and continue this program. The expansion will include
three additional sites: Scott Rakow Youth Center, Flamingo Park, and North Shore Park
& Youth Center. The additional sites will be provided golf manuals for counselors to
utilize and SNAG golf equipment for youth participants to use as an introduction to game
of golf.
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.
2. Approval to submit an application to Florida Department of State, Division for
Historical Resources for funding in the approximate amount of $350,000 for the
restoration of the 28th Street Obelisk.
The Historic Preservation Grants Program allocates state funds appropriated by the
Legislature and federal funds apportioned to the state by the U. S. Department of the
Interior, National Park Service, for the preservation and protection of the state's historic
and archaeological sites and properties. The program is administered by the Bureau of
Historic Preservation, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State. Two
types of grants are awarded through this program: Small Matching Grants and Special
Category Grants.
Commission Memorandum
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The City plans to apply for the Special Category Grant in the amount of $350,000 to
restore the 28th Street Obelisk located at 300 West 28th Street in Fairgreen Park. The
goal of this project is to restore the 28th Street Obelisk and Pumping Station Historical
Structure to its original appearance, which will provide an opportunity for residents and
visitors to study and appreciate an excellent example of Hazen and Whipple's early-20th
century work and bring public awareness to the rich history and early development of
Miami Beach. Additionally, the restored structure will continue to be a beloved and
recognizable Miami Beach neighborhood landmark. With the completion of the
restoration, any safety concerns that currently exist, will be addressed. With support
from the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, the City of Miami
Beach will be able to completely restore the 28th Street Obelisk and Pumping Station
Historical Structure.
The Miami Beach Public Art Assessment Report completed by conservation Solutions,
Inc. in August 2008 states that the structure is in very poor condition, and major losses
have occurred on the obelisk base moldings and stucco. Similarly, in the City of Miami
Beach Monuments Conditions Assessment Report completed by Douglas Wood in
December 1, 2008 the report states that the monument is in poor condition.
This grant requires a $1:$1 match and the Administration has matching funds available
in the amount of $350,000 in Fund 301-2011-069357 Capital Projects Not Financed By
Bonds. This project supports the key intended outcome to enhance beauty and vibrancy
of urban and residential neighborhoods; focusing on cleanliness, historic assets, in
select neighborhoods and redevelopment areas.
3. Approval to submit a grant application to the US Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency for Emergency Food and
Shelter Program in the approximate amount of $40,000 for Phase 32 Emergency
Assistance Funding
The funds from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) are awarded from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The program is governed by a
National Board and FEMA chairs the National Board and provides policy guidance,
oversight, federal coordination and staff assistance to the National Board regarding this
program. Local boards are convened in the qualifying jurisdictions to determine the
highest need and best use of funds and to select Local Recipient Organizations to
receive funding and provide emergency food and shelter services. Each year needs are
assessed in an effort to adapt to particular community needs.
The EFSP was created to supplement the work of local social service agencies, both
non-profit and governmental, in assisting people in need of emergency assistance. The
funding is used to target special emergency needs. These needs are primarily economic
in nature, as opposed to disaster related. The program's funding priority is to provide
rent/mortgage assistance and food to those in need. The City has previously received
EFSP funding, and the grant can provide funds for the provision of rent/mortgage
assistance to individuals and families at-risk of homelessness; provision of food
vouchers; and utility assistance. This request is for Phase 32 funding for calendar year
2015. Matching funds are not required for this grant.
Commission Memorandum
Page 4
4. Retroactive approval to submit a grant application to Miami-Dade County
Homeless Trust, in the amount of $65,212, for the City's Homeless Outreach
Program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (U.S. HUD) has issued a
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for its Continuum of Care Program which is the
primary Federal funding source for homeless assistance programs. All current U.S.
HUD funded projects with program funding expiring in calendar year 2015 must request
renewal funding through this competitive process. The Miami-Dade County Homeless
Trust serves as the Applicant for U.S. HUD NOFA funds on behalf of the Miami-Dade
County Continuum of Care system (MDCoC). The MDCoC encompasses all of Miami-
Dade County, including all municipalities. All local entitlement jurisdictions are part of
the MDCoC, and the "Collaborative Application" will contain projects submitted by
Project Applicants.
The City has received these funds since 2003 to support the salaries of Homeless
Outreach staff in the City's Housing and Community Services Department. As such, the
Administration has applied for continuation of funding, in the amount of$65,212, through
this collaborative application. A match of at least 25% is required, and matching funds in
the amount of $16,500 are available from the Housing and Community Services
Department FY 2014/15 Operating Budget.
5. Retroactive approval to submit an application to the Knight Foundation Libraries
Challenge for funding for a Technology Access Program
The Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism,
advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. The goal of the
program is to fund innovative ideas that address how to leverage libraries to build more
knowledgeable communities and make libraries relevant. The Knight Libraries Challenge
will award a share of $2.5 million in funding to the successful applicants, and will also
provide support from Knight's network of influential peers and advisors to help advance
ideas. The program is open to innovators from all industries and countries. The
Challenge aims to attract a broad range of ideas, not just from the library community but
also from schools, businesses, journalists, designers and artists. The Knight Foundation
prefers projects that seek to close the digital divide in underrepresented areas.
Examples include digital learning opportunities for job seekers, seniors, and youth.
The Administration, in partnership with the Miami Beach public libraries has applied for
funds to create a technological hub at our libraries. The Miami Beach Technology
Access Program will provide technological goods and services to everyone who lives,
works and plays in the City of Miami Beach. It will provide technological and educational
opportunities through hotspot programs, in-person tech support online programs as well
as a technology site for streaming and recording lectures and a site for business
discussions. The program will include technology trainings for seniors as well as using
technology in tutoring for children. If successful, the Knight Foundation will collaborate
with the City on the budget and amount of award to be made. This grant does not
require matching funds and the project supports the key intended outcome to achieve
educational (K-12) excellence.
Commission Memorandum
Page 5
6. Retroactive approval to submit an application to The United States Conference of
Mayors for the 2015 Childhood Obesity Prevention Awards program in the
amount$120,000 for a Food and Nutrition Program for our Youth
In 2012 The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the American Beverage
Association (ABA) partnered to create the Childhood Obesity Prevention Program, a
landmark three-year initiative to provide support to cities in their efforts to eradicate
childhood obesity. The goal of the program is to recognize outstanding mayoral-based
initiatives that have the greatest potential to reduce childhood obesity, and to provide
those outstanding programs with capacity-building resources to assist their local
programs for broader reach in tackling the challenge of childhood obesity. The program
also includes a national public awareness campaign, and will connect mayors with
innovative, cost-effective program strategies to successfully reduce childhood obesity.
The City plans to apply for this program to enhance the health and well being of youth in
our community by implementing a program to reduce childhood obesity through
interactive educational nutrition activities based on the USDAs team nutrition program
and other innovative curricula and physical activities including weekly cooking classes,
daily healthy snacks, a family"Get Fit" event and weekly physical fitness programs. This
grant does not require matching funds and supports the key intended outcome achieve
educational (K-12) excellence. Due to the short turnaround time of the grant deadlines
for the above grant applications, the Administration requests retroactive approval for
these grant submittals.
CONCLUSION
A Resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to take the
following actions: 1) Submit a grant application to the Florida Junior Golf Council, for
funding in the approximate amount of $5,000 for the Normandy Shores Youth Golf
Program; 2) Submit an application to Florida Department of State, Division of Historical
Resources for funding in the approximate amount of $350,000 for the restoration of the
281h Street Obelisk; 3) Submit an application to the US Department of Homeland Security
FEMA, for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program for funding in the approximate
amount of $40,000; and retroactive approval for the following: 4) Submittal of a grant
application to Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, for inclusion in the application to be
submitted by the Miami-Dade County Continuum of Care for the 2013/2014 U.S. HUD
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Continuum of Care Program, for funding, in
the amount of $65,212, for the City's Homeless Outreach Program; 5) Submittal of an
application to the Knight Foundation, Knight News Challenge on Libraries, for funding for
a technology access program; and 6) Submittal of a grant application to the U.S.
Conference of Mayors for the 2015 Childhood Obesity Prevention Grants Program in the
amount of $120,000 for a Food and Nutrition Program for youth; approving and
authorizing the appropriation of the above grants and funding requests, including any
requisite matching funds and city expenses; and further authorizing the City Manager or
his designee to take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents in
connection with the aforestated grants and funding requests, including, without limitation,
applications, grant/funding agreements and audits.
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