2015-28928 Reso RESOLUTION NO 2015-28928
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 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1 MILLION, FOR THE
BEACHWALK II PROJECT; AND RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF THE
FOLLOWING: 2) SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO FIREHOUSE
SUBS, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $20,000, FOR EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT; 3) SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, SMART POLICING INITIATIVE GRANT,
IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $700,000; 4) SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $374,000; 5) SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, IN
THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $100,000, FOR VICTIM OF CRIME ACT THE
FLORIDA (VOCA) FUNDING; AND, 6) SUBMITTAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2015/16
BUDGET ISSUE REQUESTS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE; 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 TO EXECUTE ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE AFORESTATED
GRANTS AND FUNDING REQUESTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
APPLICATIONS, GRANT AND FUNDING AGREEMENTS, AND AUDITS.
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit an application to Florida
Department of Transportation, in the approximate amount of $1,000,000, for the Transportation
Alternatives Program, the details of which are as follows:
• The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) is an element of the Federal Highway
Administration's Surface Transportation Program and primarily funds projects for non-
motorized transportation.
• The TAP program replaces the previous Transportation Enhancements Program and
can fund the following types of transportation projects: construction of on-road and off-
road facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists; historic preservation and rehabilitation of
historic transportation facilities; and vegetation management practices, etc.
• The program does not require matching funds; however, any funding that the city
contributes to the project will make the application more competitive.
• The Administration is applying for construction funding for Beachwalk II.
• This project supports the key intended outcome ensure comprehensive mobility addressing
all modes throughout the City
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests retroactive approval to submit an application to the
Firehouse Subs, in the approximate amount of $20,000, for Emergency Management
Equipment, the details of which are as follows:
• The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is dedicated to improving the life-saving
capabilities of first responders and public safety organizations in communities served by
Firehouse Subs by providing funding, resources and support.
• The Administration has applied for funding in the amount of $20,000 for emergency
equipment, training systems, community emergency response team kits, and Automated
External Defibrillators (AEDS) through the City's Emergency Management Department.
• This equipment is necessary for the many incidents where citizens who have CERT
training and life-saving equipment have a positive impact, whether providing immediate
help until first responders arrive or supporting personnel during a hazardous situation.
• This grant does not require matching funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests retroactive approval to submit an application to the
United States Department of Justice, in the approximate amount of $700,000, for the Smart
Policing Initiative Fiscal Year 2015 Competitive Grant, the details of which are as follows:
• The Smart Policing Initiative Program assists state and local jurisdictions in reducing
crime and improving the functioning of the criminal justice system, specifically through
support for evidence-based policing; and
• Of particular interest to the Department of Justice are projects that examine the impact
of the implementation of body worn cameras (BWCs) on citizen complaints, the process
and outcome of internal investigations, privacy issues, and community relationships;
and
• The Administration has proposed a project, which will simultaneously focus on the
fidelity of the implementation of BWCs and on the demonstration of the effectiveness
and cost-effectiveness of sharing BWCs data across the criminal justice system
stakeholders; and
• The grant does not require matching funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests retroactive approval to submit an application to
Florida Department of Transportation, in the approximate amount of $374,000, for Police
Department's Overtime DUI Program, the details of which are as follows:
• Impaired driving is a serious problem in Florida. The Florida Strategic Highway Safety
Plan continues to emphasize impaired driving as a "Continuing Priority" with ongoing
high-visibility enforcement campaigns to reduce impaired driving as the primary action;
and
• According to Highway Safety Matrix, Miami Beach ranks 6th out of 31 cities in impaired
driver related cases; and
• Funding is requested to fund the Miami Beach Police Department's Overtime DUI
Enforcement Program, in the amount of$149,000 for overtime and other expenses.
• The Miami Beach Police Department's Overtime DUI Enforcement Program will be
implemented using countermeasures that work as detailed in the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration's "Counter Measures that Work: A Highway Safety
Countermeasure Guide for Safety Highway Safety Offices"; and
• These will include publicized sobriety Checkpoint programs and Mass Media
Campaigns. Currently, the Police Department performs six (6) DUI saturations per year
and operates one (1) DUI checkpoint per year; and
• This grant will allow the Police Department to perform 18 additional DUI saturations and
operate seven (7) additional DUI checkpoints per year. This program will be in addition
(supplemental) to our existing program; and
• This grant does not require matching funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests retroactive approval to submit an application to the
Florida Office of the Attorney General, in the approximate amount of $100,000, for Victim of
Crime Act (VOCA) funding, the details of which are as follows:
• 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
• The Administration plans to apply for funding in the approximate amount of $100,000 for
the Police Department's Victim Advocate Program; and
• The Police Department will provide the required matching funds in the approximate
amount of$25,000 from the Police Department's operating budget; and
• This project supports the key intended outcome to maintain crime rates at or below
national trends; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests retroactive approval to submit Fiscal Year 2015/16
budget issue requests to the state legislature, the details of which are as follows:
• Projects include the city's priorities such as transportation and stormwater infrastructure
improvements; and
• Matching funds are not required; and
WHEREAS, the grant and funding requests set forth herein would benefit the health, safety,
and welfare of the City and its residents.
•
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 take the following actions: 1) Submit a grant
application to Florida Department of Transportation for the Transportation Alternatives Program,
in the approximate amount of $1 million, for the Beachwalk II project; and retroactive approval
for the following: 2) Submittal of a grant application to Firehouse Subs, in the approximate
amount of $20,000, for emergency management equipment; 3) Submittal of a grant application
to the US Department of Justice, in the approximate amount of$700,000, for the Smart Policing
Initiative grant; 4) Submittal of a grant application to Florida Department of Transportation, for
the Police Department's Highway Safety Program, in the approximate amount of $374,000; 5)
Submittal of a grant application to the Florida Office of the Attorney General, in the approximate
amount of $100,000, for Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) funding; and, 6) Submittal of fiscal year
2015/16 budget issue requests to the state legislature; 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 to execute all necessary documents in connection with the aforestated
grants and funding requests, including, without limitation, applications, grant and funding
agreements, and audits.
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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
submit budget issue funding requests to the State Legislature.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
1)and 6) Ensure comprehensive mobility addressing all modes throughout the City and ensure reliable
stormwater management and resiliency against flooding by implementing select short and long-term
solutions including addressing sea-level rise; 2) N/A; 3) Insist on Police Department accountability and
skilled management/leadership; 4) N/A;
Supporting Data: Community Satisfaction Survey: 1) and 6)When asked how to improve the quality
of life in Miami Beach' "Improving traffic" was the number one solution; 2) 88% of businesses rated the
City's emergency/hurricane preparedness as excellent/good; 3)4) and 5) N/A
Item Summary/Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager or his designee to take the following actions: 1) Submit a grant
application to Florida Department of Transportation for the Transportation Alternatives Program, in the
approximate amount of $1 Million for the Beachwalk II Project; and, retroactive approval for the
following: 2) Submittal of a grant to Firehouse Subs, in the approximate amount of $20,000, for
Emergency Management equipment, 3) Submittal of a grant to the U.S. Department of Justice, Smart
Policing Initiative Grant in the approximate amount of$700,000, for a body worn camera demonstration
project; 4) Submittal of a grant to Florida Department of Transportation, in the approximate amount of
$374,000, for Police Department's Highway Safety Program; 5) Submittal of a grant to Florida Office of
the Attorney General, in the approximate amount of $100,000, for Victim of Crime Act funding; and 6)
Submittal of Budget Issue Requests to the State Legislature in the approximate amount of $7
Million; 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 and funding
agreements, and audits.
Financial Information:
Source # Grant Name/Project Approx. Approximate Match
of Award Amount/Source
Funds Amount
1 Florida Department of Transportation - $1,000,000 N/A
Transportation Alternatives Prog/Beachwalk II
2 Firehouse Subs/Emergency Management $20,000 N/A
Equipment
4/11 3 US Dept of Justice Smart Policing Initiative/ $700,000 N/A
i Body Worn Camera Demonstration Project
4 Florida Department of Transportation Highway $374,000 N/A
Safety/Highway Safety Program
5 Florida Office of the Attorney General Victim , $100,000 $25,000/ Police
of Crime Act(VOCA)/Salaries & Operating Department
Operating Budget
6 FY 2015/16 State Legislature Requests: $7,000,000 N/A
Transportation and Stormwater Infrastructure
Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Officer, Office of Budget and Performance Improvement
Sign-Offs:
epartment Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
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DATE 3-11-15
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members the City Cimmission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 11, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAY 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 FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1
MILLION, FOR THE BEACHWALK II PROJECT; AND RETROACTIVE
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: 2) SUBMITTAL OF A
GRANT APPLICATION TO FIREHOUSE SUBS, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $20,000, FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT;
3) SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE US DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE, SMART POLICING INITIATIVE GRANT, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $700,000; 4) SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM, IN
THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $374,000; 5) SUBMITTAL OF A
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $100,000, FOR VICTIM
OF CRIME ACT THE FLORIDA (VOCA) FUNDING; AND, 6) SUBMITTAL
OF FISCAL YEAR 2015/16 BUDGET ISSUE REQUESTS TO THE STATE
LEGISLATURE; 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 TO EXECUTE
ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
AFORESTATED GRANTS AND FUNDING REQUESTS, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, APPLICATIONS, GRANT AND FUNDING
AGREEMENTS, AND AUDITS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1. Approval to submit an application to Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT), Transportation Alternatives Program, in the approximate amount of $1
million for the Beachwalk II Project
Commission Memorandum
Page 2
The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) is an element of the Federal Highway
Administration's Surface Transportation Program and primarily funds projects for non-
motorized transportation. The TAP program replaces the previous Transportation
Enhancements Program and can fund the following types of transportation projects:
construction of on-road and off-road facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists; historic
preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities; and vegetation
management practices, etc. The program does not require matching funds; however,
any funding that the city contributes to the project will make the application more
competitive.
The Administration intends to apply for construction funding for Beachwalk II, which runs
from 3rd to 5th Street adjacent to the dunes. The project is currently in the process of
design. This project supports the key intended outcome ensure comprehensive mobility
addressing all modes throughout the City.
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2. Retroactive approval to submit an application to the Firehouse Subs, in the
approximate amount of$20,000, for Emergency Management Equipment.
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is dedicated to improving the life-saving
capabilities of first responders and public safety organizations in communities served by
Firehouse Subs by providing funding, resources and support. The funding request, in
the amount of $20,000 is for emergency equipment, training systems, community
emergency response team kits, and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDS). This
equipment is necessary for the many incidents where citizens who have CERT training
and life-saving equipment have a positive impact, whether providing immediate help until
first responders arrive or supporting personnel during a hazardous situation. This grant
does not require matching funds.
3. Retroactive approval to submit an application to the United States Department of
Justice, in the approximate amount of $700,000, for the Smart Policing Initiative,
for a Body Worn Camera Demonstration Project
The Smart Policing Initiative Program assists state and local jurisdictions in reducing
crime and improving the functioning of the criminal justice system, specifically through
support for evidence-based policing. The program seeks applications from agencies
interested in using body worn cameras (BWCs) as a key component of a problem-
solving strategy to enhance public and officer safety and improve policing practices
through increased transparency, accountability, and legitimacy. Of particular interest to
the Department of Justice are projects that examine the impact of the implementation of
body worn cameras on citizen complaints, the process and outcome of internal
investigations, privacy issues, and community relationships. In recent years, there has
been a widespread approach by police departments countrywide to procure and implement
body worn cameras. However, despite great promise, the practice overwhelmingly
exceeds the evidence-base on the effectiveness of these devices. BWCs are one of the
most sought after technological solutions in the world. Yet the research evidence on
their value in terms of sharing the data they generate is severely lacking.
Commission Memorandum
Page 3
The project will simultaneously focus on the fidelity of the implementation of BWCs and
on the demonstration of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of sharing BWCs data
across the criminal justice system stakeholders. It focuses on the ability to effectively
share information and collaborate across' criminal justice organizations with particular
attention to new methods that fundamentally change the way through which criminal
justice system stakeholders (law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, public defenders,
private attorneys, courts, and local governments) collaborate, specifically in the
preparation of court cases using digital evidence. The Miami Beach Police Department
and the Administration will partner with the Dr. Barak Ariel, University of Cambridge,
England. Other stakeholders may include the State Attorney; Courts; Public Defender;
Clerk of Courts. This project supports the key intended outcome insist on Police
Department accountability and skilled management/leadership.
4. Retroactive approval to submit an application to Florida Department of
Transportation, in the approximate amount of $374,000, for Police Department's
Highway Safety Program
The Florida Department of Transportation Safety Office (FDOT) funds grants that
address traffic safety priority areas that include community traffic safety outreach,
distracted driving, impaired driving teen driver safety and other priority areas.
The grant will increase existing efforts regarding impaired driving; funds would not
supplant current funding, but would add to the existing program. The Florida Strategic
Highway Safety Plan continues to emphasize impaired driving as a "Continuing Priority"
with ongoing high-visibility enforcement campaigns to reduce impaired driving as the
primary action. According to Highway Safety Matrix, Miami Beach ranks 6th out of 31
cities in impaired driver related cases.
Accordingly, the application is for funding in the amount of $149,000 for salaries
(overtime) for personnel on the DUI Enforcement Program. The Miami Beach Police
Department's Overtime DUI Enforcement Program will include publicized sobriety
checkpoint programs and mass media campaigns. Currently, the Police Department
performs six DUI saturations per year and operates one DUI checkpoint per year. This
grant will allow the Police Department to perform 18 additional DUI saturations and
operate seven additional DUI checkpoints per year. This program will be in addition
(supplemental) to our existing program.
5. Retroactive approval to submit an application to the Florida Office of the Attorney
General, in the approximate amount of$100,000, for Victim of Crime Act (VOCA)
funding.
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 receives these funds annually, and plans to apply for
continued funding in the approximate amount of$100,000 for of the Police Department's
Victim Advocate Program. Funds have been requested for salary and operating costs.
The Police Department will provide the required matching funds in the approximate
amount of$25,000 from the Police Department's operating budget.
Commission Memorandum
Page 4
6. Retroactive approval to submit Fiscal Year 2015/16 Budget Issue Requests to
the State Legislature, in the approximate amount of$7 Million.
The Administration is submitting requests for funding to the State legislature. Projects
include the city's priorities of transportation and stormwater infrastructure improvement.
Matching funds are not required but are encouraged. This project supports the key
intended outcomes to ensure comprehensive mobility addressing all modes throughout
the City and ensure reliable stormwater management and resiliency against flooding by
implementing select short and long-term solutions including addressing sea-level rise.
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 take the following
actions: 1) Submit a grant application to Florida Department of Transportation for the
Transportation Alternatives Program, in the approximate amount of $1 million, for the
Beachwalk II project; and retroactive approval for the following: 2) Submittal of a grant
application to Firehouse Subs, in the approximate amount of $20,000, for emergency
management equipment; 3) Submittal of a grant application to the US Department of
Justice, in the approximate amount of $700,000, for the Smart Policing Initiative grant;
4) Submittal of a grant application to Florida Department of Transportation, for the
Police Department's Highway Safety Program, in the approximate amount of $374,000;
5) Submittal of a grant application to the Florida Office of the Attorney General, in the
approximate amount of $100,000, for Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) funding; and,
retroactively, 6) Submittal of fiscal year 2015/16 budget issue requests to the state
legislature; 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 to
execute all necessary documents in connection with the aforestated grants and funding
requests, including, without limitation, applications, grant and funding agreements, and
audits.
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