2016-29248 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29248
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
APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING
(INCLUDING MATCHING FUNDS AND ANY RELATED CITY
EXPENSES), AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
OR AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH GRANTS AND
FUNDING REQUESTS FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES: 1)
MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
(MPO), MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAM IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $50,000; 2) MIAMI-DADE MPO,
CALL FOR IDEAS PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $150,000; 3) US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $200,000; 4)
BRANCHES INC., FOR VITA PROGRAM FUNDING IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $5,000; 5) US DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER
GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $40,000; 6) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS
TRUST FOR FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2015/16 IN
THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR THE CITY'S
HOTEL/MOTEL PLACEMENT AND HOTEL/MOTEL
INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS) STAFFING; 7) MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2015/16
FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR
IDENTIFICATION ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE CITY'S
HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM; AND 8) MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY FOR FY 2015/16 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $10,000.
WHEREAS, City staff has requested approval to submit a grant application to the Miami-
Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization ("MPO"), Municipal Grant Program, for funding in the
approximate amount of$50,000 for a Transportation Study, the details of which are as follows:
• The MPO is the official planning agency and transportation policy-making organization
for Miami-Dade County and is responsible for planning and managing funding for
projects and programs that enhance the region's transportation network.
• The main focus of the MPO is to provide an integrated, multimodal transportation system
that efficiently moves both people and goods throughout Miami-Dade County, thus
enhancing the quality of life for both residents and visitors alike.
• The Municipal Grant Program encourages Miami-Dade County municipalities to
participate in a competitive program for funding for relevant transportation planning
studies.
• The Administration intends to apply for Municipal Grant Program funds to conduct a
Transportation Study.
• The grant program requires a 20% minimum local match of funds and the City has
$10,000 available in matching funds for this project in the Transportation Department's
operating budget.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to ensure comprehensive mobility
addressing all modes throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, City staff has requested approval to submit a grant application to the MPO's
Call for Ideas Program in the approximate amount of $150,000, the details of which are as
follows:
• The MPO seeks to fund creative ideas for transportation planning studies that will
provide effective solutions to alleviate traffic congestion in the areas of highways, transit,
freight, air, sea, non-motorized, and safety.
• Ideas selected will be recommended for adoption by the MPO Governing Board, and
then included in the Unified Planning Work Plan.
• The City intends to apply for funding to conduct a Transportation Study.
• This program does not require matching funds, and the project supports the key
intended outcome: ensure comprehensive mobility addressing all modes throughout the
City; and
WHEREAS, City staff has requested approval to submit a grant application to the US
Department of Homeland Security in the approximate amount of$200,000 for the Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program, the details of which are as follows:
• The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant ("AFG") is to meet the
firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated
emergency medical service organizations.
• Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders to obtain critically
needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources
needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.
• The AFG funding priorities for grants are: 1) Fire Operations and Firefighter Safety
(which includes firefighter training, firefighting equipment acquisitions, firefighter
personal protective equipment, firefighter wellness and fitness, and modifications to fire
stations and facilities); and 2) Firefighting vehicle acquisition.
• This program does not provide funding for salaries.
• The City intends to apply to the AFG program for funding for stretchers for the Fire
Department emergency rescue operations.
• The City is required to provide a non-federal match of 20 percent of the total project cost.
• The City will apply for funding in the approximate amount of $200,000; the source of
matching funds in the amount of$40,000 is the Fire Department's operating budget.
• This project supports the key intended outcome: streamline the delivery of services
through all departments; and
WHEREAS, City staff has requested approval to submit an application to Branches, Inc.
("Branches") for VITA Program Funding in the approximate amount of $5,000 for the Tax
Preparation Program, the details of which are as follows:
• Branches is the Miami-Dade County lead agency for the Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance ("VITA") Program which offers free tax help to people who earn
approximately $52,000 annually or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax
returns.
• IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic
filing.
• Branches has received funding from the IRS VITA Program to implement the United
Way Center for Financial Stability VITA Program, which supports and coordinates tax
education, tax preparation and financial education, and asset building services to low-
income and/or limited English proficiency clients in Miami-Dade County.
• The City's Community Services Department will apply to Branches for sub-grant funding
to implement the VITA tax preparation program to eligible clients.
• This application does not require matching funds and the project supports the key
intended outcome: streamline the delivery of services through all departments; and
WHEREAS, City staff has requested approval to submit a grant application to the US
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") for its
Emergency Food and Shelter Program ("EFSP") in the approximate amount of $40,000 for
Phase 33 Emergency Assistance Funding, the details of which are as follows:
• Funds for the EFSP are awarded by FEMA.
• The EFSP 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 EFSP'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 33 funding for calendar year 2016.
• Matching funds are not required for this grant and the project supports the key intended
outcome: Enhance beauty and vibrancy of urban and residential neighborhoods;
focusing on cleanliness, historic assets, in select neighborhoods and redevelopment
areas; and
WHEREAS, City staff has requested retroactive approval to submit a grant application to
Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015/16 in the approximate amount of
$25,000 for the City's hotel/motel placement and the Hotel Motel Information System ("HMIS")
staffing program, the details of which are as follows:
• The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust was created by the Miami-Dade Board of
County Commissioners to, among other things, oversee the use of the Food and
Beverage Tax and other funds to establish and implement policies based on the Miami-
Dade County Community Homeless Plan ("Plan").
• The Plan is a comprehensive continuum of care system to serve homeless persons in
Miami—Dade County.
• Funds are available for short-term hotel placement for homeless families and individuals
who cannot be placed in emergency shelter due to capacity issues.
• The Plan also provides funding for food vouchers for families while residing in
placements, if food arrangements or other resources are unavailable.
• Additionally, the grant will partially cover the cost of salaries for staff to enter required
information into the County-required HMIS.
• The grant will provide funding in the amount of $25,000 and matching funds are not
required; and
WHEREAS, City staff has requested approval to submit a grant application to Miami-
Dade County Homeless Trust for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015/16 funding in the approximate amount
of $25,000 for Identification Assistance through the City's Homeless Outreach Program, the
details of which are as follows:
• The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust was created by the Miami-Dade Board of
County Commissioners to, among other things, oversee the use of the Food and
Beverage Tax and other funds to establish and implement policies based on the Miami-
Dade County Community Homeless Plan.
• The Plan is a comprehensive continuum of care system to serve homeless persons in
Miami-Dade County.
• The Homeless Trust also has Identification Assistance funding available to provide
assistance in obtaining identification and other personal documents on behalf of
homeless individuals and families in Miami-Dade County.
• The funds will be used to cover the cost of administering this program, and related costs
or fees associated with obtaining or replacing documents utilized to establish
identification, such as Florida identification cards, birth certificates, marriage certificates,
school records, lawful permanent resident cards, naturalization certificates, and Florida
driver's licenses.
• Vital personal identification documents and official photo identification are necessary for
obtaining employment and housing.
• Providing this service will help homeless individuals to become self-sufficient, and the
Identification Assistance service is part of the City's current Homeless Outreach
Program and the grant will provide funding in the amount of$25,000.
• The grant does not require matching funds; and
WHEREAS, City staff has requested approval to submit a grant application to Miami-
Dade County For FY 2015/16 for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program for funds in the approximate amount of $10,000 for the City's Records Improvement
Program, the details of which are as follows:
• The Florida Department of Law Enforcement ("FDLE") anticipates an award from the US
Department of Justice for FY 2015/16 JAG funds.
• FDLE will distribute these funds in accordance with the JAG Countywide provisions of
the Florida Administrative Code for use by all units of government within Miami-Dade
County.
• It is the Administration's intent to apply for funds from the County's allocation for the
continuation of the City's Records Improvement Program.
• The JAG Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and
local jurisdictions.
• JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system, from multijurisdictional
drug and gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts,
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corrections, treatment, technology improvement programs and justice information
sharing initiatives.
• The City will be applying for funding in the approximate amount of $10,000 for
equipment.
• Matching funds are not required for this grant.
• This grant supports the key intended outcome insist on police department accountability
and skilled management/leadership.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH that the Mayor and City Commission of the
City of Miami Beach, Florida, hereby approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee,
to apply for, accept, and appropriate funding (including matching funds and any related City
expenses), and to execute any and all documents or agreements in connection with the
aforestated grants and funding requests from the following sources: 1) Miami-Dade Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO), Municipal Grant Program in the approximate amount of $50,000;
2) Miami-Dade MPO Call for Ideas Program in the approximate amount of $150,000; 3) US
Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program in the approximate
amount of$200,000; 4) Branches, Inc., for funding in the approximate amount of$5,000; 5) US
Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Food And Shelter Grant Program in the
approximate amount of $40,000; 6) Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for Fiscal Year
2015/16 funds in the approximate amount of $25,000 for the City's Hotel/Motel Placement and
HMIS Staffing; 7) Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for Fiscal Year 2015/16 funding in the
approximate amount of $25,000 for Identification Assistance through the City's Homeless
Outreach Program; 8) Miami-Dade County for FY 2015/16 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program Funds in the approximate amount of$10,000.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
I A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or his Designee to Apply for and Accept Eight(8)Grants.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
1)and 2) Ensure comprehensive mobility addressing all modes throughout the City; 3)and 4)streamline the
delivery of services through all departments; 5) - 7) N/A; 8) Insist on police department accountability and
skilled management/leadership.
Supporting Data: 2014 Community Satisfaction Survey/Other data: 1) and 2) "Improve traffic" and
"Increase and improve public transportation" were both among the top ten recommendations of how to best
improve the quality of life in Miami Beach; 3) The Miami Beach Fire Department received positive ratings
from over nine out of ten resident (93%), and ratings in 2014 were higher than in 2012 (91% positive); over
nine out of ten residents(92%)rated emergency medical response as excellent of good, compared to 89% of
residents who did so in 2012;4) N/A; 5)-7)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; 8) When asked how to improve the
Quality of Life in Miami Beach "Improve quality of police presence and enforcement" was the fourth highest
response.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
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 apply for, accept,. and appropriate funding (including
matching funds and any related City expenses), and execute any and all documents or agreements in
connection with grants and funding requests from the following sources: 1) Miami-Dade Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO), Municipal Grant Program in the approximate amount of $50,000; 2) Miami-
Dade MPO, Call for Ideas program in the approximate amount of$150,000; 3) US Department of Homeland
Security, Assistance to Firefighters grant program in the approximate amount of$200,000; 4) Branches, Inc.,
for VITA program funding in the approximate amount of $5,000; 5) US Department of Homeland Security
Emergency Food and Shelter Program for grant funding in the approximate amount of $40,000; 6) Miami-
Dade County Homeless Trust for funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015/16 funds in the approximate amount of
$25,000 for the City's Hotel/Motel Placement and HMIS Staffing; 7) Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for
FY 2015/16 funding in the approximate amount of $25,000 for Identification Assistance through the City's
Homeless Outreach Program; and 8) Miami-Dade County for FY 2015/16 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant program funds in the approximate amount of$10,000.
Financial Information:
Source # Grant Name/Project Approx. Approximate Match
of funds Award Amount/Source
1 Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning $50,000 $10,000/Transportation
Organization(MPO), Municipal Grant Department Operating Budget
2 Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning $150,000 N/A
Organization/Call for Ideas Program
3 US Dept of Homeland Security/Assistance $200,000 $40,000/Fire Department
to Firefighters Grant Program Operating Budget
4 Branches Inc./United Way VITA Program $5,000 N/A
5 US Dept of Homeland Security/Emergency $40,000 N/A
Food and Shelter Program
6 Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust $25,000 N/A
Hotel/Motel and HMIS Staffing
7 Miami-Dade County Homeless $25,000 N/A
Trust/Identification Assistance
8 Miami-Dade County for FY 2015/16 $10,000 N/A
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Officer, Office of Budget and Performance Improvement
Sign-Offs:
D. . rt— t Direct, Assistant City Manager ity Manager
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COMMISSION EMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of th: City Commis. •n
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FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager 7`__"
DATE: January 13, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR a ND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
`MANAGER, -OR HIS ' DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDING (INCLUDING MATCHING FUNDS AND ANY
RELATED CITY EXPENSES), AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
OR AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH GRANTS AND FUNDING
REQUESTS FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES: 1) MIAMI-DADE
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO), MUNICIPAL GRANT
PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $50,000; 2) MIAMI-DADE
MPO, CALL FOR IDEAS PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$150,000; 3) US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, ASSISTANCE
TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF $200,000; 4) BRANCHES INC., FOR VITA PROGRAM FUNDING IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $5,000; 5) US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM FOR
FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $40,000; 6) MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY)
2015/16 FUNDS IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR THE
CITY'S HOTEL/MOTEL PLACEMENT AND HMIS STAFFING; 7) MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2015/16
FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR
IDENTIFICATION ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE CITY'S HOMELESS
OUTREACH PROGRAM; 8) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR FY 2015/16
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
FUNDS IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $10,000
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1. Approval to submit a grant application to Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO), Municipal Grant Program_, for funding, in the approximate
amount of$50,000 for a Transportation Study
The Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the official planning
agency and transportation policy-making organization for Miami-Dade County and is
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responsible for planning and managing funding for projects and programs that enhance
the region's transportation network. The main focus of the MPO is to provide an
integrated, multimodal transportation system that efficiently moves both people and
goods throughout Miami-Dade County, thus enhancing the quality of life for both
residents and visitors alike.
The Municipal Grant Program encourages Miami-Dade County municipalities to
participate in a competitive program for funding for relevant transportation planning
studies. The Administration intends to apply for Municipal Grant Program funds to
conduct a Transportation Study. The grant program requires a 20% minimum local
match of funds and the City has $10,000 available in matching funds for this project in
the Transportation Department's operating budget. This project supports the key
intended outcome to ensure comprehensive mobility addressing all modes throughout
the City.
2. Approval to submit a grant application to the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning
Organization, Call for Ideas Program in the approximate amount of$150,000
The Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization seeks to fund creative ideas for
transportation planning studies that will provide effective solutions to alleviate traffic
congestion in the areas of highways, transit, freight, air, sea, non-motorized, and safety.
Ideas selected will be recommended for adoption by the MPO Governing Board, and
then included in the Unified Planning Work Plan.
The City intends to apply for funding to conduct a Transportation Study. This program
does not require matching funds, and the project supports the key intended outcome:
ensure comprehensive mobility addressing all modes throughout the City.
3. Approval to submit a grant application to the US Department of Homeland
Security in the approximate amount of$200,000 for the Assistance to Firefighters
Grant Program
The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is to meet the firefighting
and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency
medical service organizations. Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first
responders to obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles,
training and other resources needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from
fire and related hazards.
The AFG funding priorities for grants are: 1) Fire Operations and Firefighter Safety
(includes firefighter training, firefighting equipment acquisitions, firefighter personal
protective equipment, firefighter wellness and fitness, and modifications to fire stations
and facilities); and 2) Firefighting vehicle acquisition. This program does not provide
funding for salaries. The City intends to apply to the AFG program for funding for
stretchers for the Fire Department emergency rescue operations. The City is required to
provide a non-federal match of 20 percent of the total project cost. The City will apply for
funding in the approximate amount of $200,000; the source of matching funds in the
amount of $40,000 is the Fire Department's operating budget. This project supports the
key intended outcome: streamline the delivery of services through all departments.
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4. Approval to submit an application to Branches Inc., for VITA Program Funding in
the approximate amount of$5,000 for the Tax Preparation Program
Branches is the Miami-Dade County lead agency for the Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance (VITA) Program which offers free tax help to people who earn approximately
$52,000 annually or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-
certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing.
Branches has received funding from the IRS VITA Program to implement the United
Way Center for Financial Stability VITA Program, which supports and coordinates tax
education, tax preparation and financial education and asset building service to low-
income and/or limited English proficiency clients in Miami-Dade County. The City's
Community Services Department will apply to Branches for sub-grant funding to
implement the VITA tax preparation program to eligible clients.
This application does not require matching funds and the project supports the key
intended outcome: streamline the delivery of services through all departments.
5. 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 33 Emergency
Assistance Funding
Funds for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) are awarded by 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 33 funding for calendar year
2016. Matching funds are not required for this grant.
6. Retroactive approval to submit a grant application to Miami-Dade County,
Homeless Trust for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015/16 in the approximate amount of
$25,000 for the City's hotel/motel placement and HMIS staffing program
The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust was created by the Miami-Dade Board of
County Commissioners to, among other things, oversee the use of the Food and
Beverage Tax and other funds and in this regard to establish and implement policies
based on the Miami-Dade County Community Homeless Plan (The Plan). The Plan is a
comprehensive continuum of care system to serve homeless persons in Miami—Dade
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County.
Funds are available for short-term hotel placement for homeless families and individuals
who cannot be placed in emergency shelter due to capacity issues. This program also
provides funding for food vouchers for families while residing in placements, if food
arrangements or other resources are unavailable. Additionally, the grant will partially
cover the cost of salaries for staff to enter required information into the County-required
Hotel Motel Information System (HMIS) system. The grant will provide funding in the
amount of$25,000 and matching funds are not required.
7. Approval to submit a grant application to Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2015/16 funding in the approximate amount of $25,000 for
Identification Assistance through the City's Homeless Outreach Program
The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust was created by the Miami-Dade Board of
County Commissioners to, among other things, oversee the use of the Food and
Beverage Tax and other funds and to establish and implement policies based on the
Miami-Dade County Community Homeless Plan. The Plan is a comprehensive
continuum of care system to serve homeless persons in Miami-Dade County.
The Homeless Trust also has Identification Assistance funding available to provide
assistance in obtaining identification and other personal documents on behalf of
homeless individuals and families in Miami-Dade County. The funds will be used to
cover the cost of administering this program, and related costs or fees associated with
obtaining or replacing documents utilized to establish identification, such as Florida
identification cards, birth certificates, marriage certificates, school records, lawful
permanent resident cards, naturalization certificates and Florida driver's licenses. Vital
personal identification documents and official photo identification are necessary for
obtaining employment and housing.
Providing this service will help homeless individuals to become self-sufficient, and the
Identification Assistance service is part of the. City's current, Homeless Outreach
Program and the grant will provide funding in the amount of $25,000. The grant does
not require matching funds.
8. Approval to submit a grant application to Miami-Dade County For FY 2015/16
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds in the
approximate amount of$10,000 for the City's Records Improvement Program
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) anticipates an award from the US
Department of Justice for FY 2015/16 JAG funds. FDLE will distribute these funds in
accordance with the JAG Countywide provisions of the Florida Administrative Code for
use by all units of government within Miami-Dade County.
It is the Administration's intent to apply for funds from the County's allocation for the
continuation of the City's Records Improvement Program. The Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal
justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. JAG funds support all components of the
criminal justice system, from multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces to crime
prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, corrections, treatment, technology
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improvement programs and justice information sharing initiatives. The City will be
applying for funding in the approximate amount of $10,000 for equipment. Matching
funds are not required for this grant. This grant supports the key intended outcome
insist on police department accountability and skilled management/leadership.
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 apply for, accept, and
appropriate funding (including matching funds and any related city expenses), and
execute any and all documents or agreements in connection with grants and funding
requests from the following sources: 1) Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO), Municipal Grant Program in the approximate amount of$50,000; 2) Miami-Dade
• MPO, Call for Ideas Program in the approximate amount of$150,000; 3) US Department
of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program in the approximate
amount of$200,000; 4) Branches Inc., for funding in the approximate amount of$5,000;
5) US Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Food And Shelter Grant Program
in the approximate amount of $40,000; 6) Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for
Fiscal Year 2015/16 funds in the approximate amount of $25,000 for the City's
Hotel/Motel Placement and HMIS Staffing; 7) Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for
Fiscal Year 2015/16 funding in the approximate amount of $25,000 for Identification
Assistance through the City's Homeless Outreach Program; 8) Miami-Dade County for
FY 2015/16 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Funds in the
approximate amount of$10,000.
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