2017-29707 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29707
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 THE
FOLLOWING GRANTS AND FUNDING AGREEMENTS: 1) THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016/17
FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR
IDENTIFICATION ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE CITY'S HOMELESS
OUTREACH PROGRAM AND 2) THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS
TRUST FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016/17 IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR THE CITY'S HOTEL/MOTEL PLACEMENT
AND THE HOTEL/MOTEL INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS) STAFFING
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to
the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016/17 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 and 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 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, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to
the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016/17 in the approximate
amount of $25,000 for the City's Hotel/Motel Placement and 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 and in this regard 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;
• 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.
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 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 the following grants and funding
agreements: 1) the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016/17
funding in the approximate amount of $25,000 for Identification Assistance through the
City's Homeless Outreach Program and 2) the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2016/17 in the approximate amount of $25,000 for the City's Hotel/Motel
Placement and HMIS Staffing Program.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 1/ day of Jtihn4r , 2016.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: January 11, 2017
SUBJECT: 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 THE FOLLOWING GRANTS AND FUNDING
AGREEMENTS: 1) THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR FISCAL
YEAR (FY) 2016/17 FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR
IDENTIFICATION ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE CITY'S HOMELESS
OUTREACH PROGRAM AND 2) THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST
FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016/17 IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,000
FOR THE CITY'S HOTEL/MOTEL PLACEMENT AND THE HOTEL/MOTEL
INFORMATION SYSTEM(HMIS) STAFFING PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1 Approval to submit a grant application to Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2016/17 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
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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. The grant will provide funding in the amount of $25,000. The grant does
not require matching funds.
2 Approval to submit a grant application to Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2016/17 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 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.
CONCLUSION
Based on the aforestated analysis, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission adopt the Resolution to apply for, accept and appropriate funds for the
abovementioned grants and funding agreements.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Ensure Expenditure Trends Are Sustainable Over The Long Term
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
Amount 1 Miami-Dade Account 1 Matching funds are not required
County
Homeless
Trust
Identification
Assistance
Program-
$25,000
Amount 2 Miami-Dade Account 2 Matching funds are not required
County
Homeless
Trust
Hotel/Motel
Placement and
HMIS Staffing
Program-
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$23,000
Legislative Tracking
Budget and Performance Improvement
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