2017-29713 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29713
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING, BY 5/7THS VOTE, THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING
REQUIREMENT, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE
CITY, AND RETROACTIVELY AWARDING $60,000 TO H.O.P.E. IN MIAMI DADE,
INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS;
AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
NECESSARY AGREEMENTS.
WHEREAS, homelessness is a national problem whose impact is felt locally, as
the City has a significant number of homeless persons; and
WHEREAS, the City employs a variety of strategies to address homelessness including
the provision of emergency shelter for men, women and families with children; and
WHEREAS, the City has partnered with H.O.P.E. in Miami Dade, Inc. (HOPE) to
conduct outreach to the homeless since 2003; and
WHEREAS, HOPE is a non-profit agency that is dedicated to ending homelessness
through a variety of strategies including street engagement and visits to emergency shelters;
and
WHEREAS, the City partnered with HOPE to pilot an employment program for homeless
persons transitioning from the streets that would provide meaningful employment skills and
serve as a transition and support for those leaving homelessness and pursuing individual
stability; and
WHEREAS, the City funded this pilot program utilizing Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds from its FY 2015/16 funds; and
WHEREAS, the program provided homeless participants a work uniform and interview
attire; and
WHEREAS, the program provided crucial skills experience to enable its participants to
prepare for employment interviews and to seek resources to help them end their personal
homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the program successfully employed 22 formerly homeless persons and 10
of these people were able to find permanent employment prior to the completion of the City's
32-hour employment program; and
WHEREAS, HOPE and its workers were able to engage 619 non-duplicated people in
the streets during 678 unique engagements; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends retroactively approving the award of
$60,000 to HOPE to support the City's efforts to end homelessness in our City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby waive, by 517th vote, the competitive bidding requirement, finding said
waiver to be in the City's best interest, and retroactively award $60,000 to H.O.P.E. in Miami
Dade, Inc. for the provision of employment services for the homeless; and further authorize the
City Manager to execute all necessary agreements.
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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, WAIVING BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE COMPETITIVE
BIDDING REQUIREMENT, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST
INTEREST OF THE CITY, AND RETROACTIVELY AWARDING $60,000 TO
H.O.P.E. IN MIAMI-DADE, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
At its September 29, 2016 meeting, the City Commission approved an enhancement to extend the
City's homeless employment program with H.O.P.E. in Miami-Dade, Inc. (HOPE). HOPE is a non-
profit organization that provides outreach and engagement with the homeless and utilizes members
of the clergy to accompany the City's outreach team staff to conduct street engagement of homeless
persons. It should be noted that the City approached Jewish Community Services of Dade County to
partner in this endeavor but the agency was unable to participate.
The City collaborated with HOPE for a pilot program April through September 2016 in which HOPE
employed homeless adults placed in shelter by the City as outreach workers. The City benefited from
the street experience and knowledge of the workers and the workers benefited from the skills and
experience learned on the job. During the pilot period, 10 of the program's 22 participants secured
alternate employment before completing the 32-hour employment program. This outstanding success
enabled these clients to expeditiously move through their Care Plan in order to end their
homelessness and begin a sustainable, independent life.
In addition to 32-hours of employment which is paid at the end of each work day, program graduates
receive a work uniform and interview attire to keep as well as a letter of reference to facilitate their
subsequent job search. Furthermore, HOPE staff visit the workers in shelter to provide social and
emotional support as they transition to independent living.
HOPE in Miami-Dade has done an outstanding job of employing the newly-sheltered homeless being
served by the City while leveraging its shelter outreach services to ensure the reinforcement of
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program goals.
CONCLUSION
Based upon the foregoing, the City Manager recommends that the Mayor and City Commission
waive the formal competitive bidding requirement, by a 5/7ths vote, as permitted under Section
2-367(e) of the City Code, as being in the best interest of the City.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Enhance Beauty And Vibrancy Of Urban And Residential Neighborhoods; Focusing On Cleanliness,
Historic Assets, In Select Neighborhoods And Redevelopment Areas
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The funds were included with the FY 2016/17 General Fund budget.
Amount 1 $ 30,000 Account 1 011.0560.000312
Amount 2 $ 3,000 Account 2 011.0560.000343
Amount 3 $ 27,000 Account 3 011.0560.00349
Total $60,000
Legislative Tracking
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