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2017-29737 Reso RESOLUTION NO, 2017-29737 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 CHILDREN'S TRUST, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT PARTNERSHIPS, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500,000; 2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $29,247; 3) FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT GRANT, FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $425,000; 4) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GENERAL MATCHING GRANT, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $26,000; 5) FLORIDA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION (FRPA) FOR THE • FIT2PLAY PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $5,000; AND 6) APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES (ICLEI) IN A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to The Children's Trust, Family and Neighborhood Support Partnerships, in the approximate amount of $500,000, to increase the quality of care to the Service Partnership participants, the details of which are as follows: • The Children's Trust Family and Neighborhood Support Partnerships program provides funding to address targeted geographic areas and reach at-risk populations in Miami-Dade County. • The program's purpose is to provide comprehensive and accessible family supports within the community, including homes, to address family and youth challenges. • The City was awarded an initial planning grant for the Service Partnership in 2007 and has been operating the program successfully since then. Success University is a service collaborative that integrates a variety of community agencies and resources to provide Miami Beach youth at risk for truancy and other behaviors with personal and academic supports. Youth and their families are provided holistic, comprehensive services to ensure family stability and youth success. • This year, the City plans to increase the quality of care to its participants by removing program service limits and enhancing services with additional follow-up visits; increasing the number of youth provided with tutoring services and emphasizing study habits in addition to homework help; and increasing the number of transit cards provided to participants. • Subcontracts will be awarded to Miami Beach Service Partnership member agencies via weighted scores that evaluate contract performance and efficacy in the previous program year and in order to intensify services and meet Request for Proposals (RFP) requirements, the number of families that the City is expected to serve will be 150. • This program supports the key intended outcome to achieve education (K-12) excellence and does not require matching funds, WHEREAS, the City Administration requests retroactive approval to submit a grant application to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in the approximate amount of$29,247, to protect and restore urban tree canopy for stormwater management, the details of which are as follows: • Federal support to the Florida Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Grant Program is authorized by the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978. The UCF Program's goal is to develop, enhance and support sustainable urban and community forestry programs throughout Florida by encouraging citizen and community involvement. • Rapid urbanization and increased climatic fluctuations have led to an increased risk of flooding and degraded water quality. Therefore, protecting and restoring urban forests are key stormwater management strategies, resulting in significant cost savings. There are opportunities for communities to incorporate trees as part of their required stormwater management programs and the Administration has specifically identified the professional services to be provided by the Green Infrastructure Center to evaluate green infrastructure assets and make plans to conserve them. • The scope of this project includes an analysis of the current extent of the urban forest, assess stormwater uptake and make recommendations regarding code changes/incentives/programs that can integrate and utilize the urban forest for better stormwater management. Community outreach is also included. • The grant requires a match, and an in-kind match is acceptable; the City will provide the entire match in in-kind funds including salaries and this grant supports the key intended outcome to maintain Miami Beach public areas and rights-of-way citywide. WHEREAS, the City Administration requests retroactive approval to submit a grant application to Florida Office of the Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act Grant, in the approximate amount of$425,000, 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. The City receives these funds annually, and plans to apply for continued funding, in the approximate amount of $425,000, for the Police Department's Victim Advocate Program. This year, the City intends to apply for funding for two full time victims' advocate positions and benefits and one partial victims' advocate position salary. • The City will provide matching funds, in the approximate amount of $106,000, from the Police Department's operating budget. This grant supports the key intended outcome of insisting on Police Department accountability and skilled management/leadership. WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Health Emergency Medical Services grant Program in the approximate amount of$26,000, the details of which are as follows: • The State of Florida Emergency Management Services (EMS) matching grant program provides emergency medical service providers with funds to acquire, repair improve or upgrade emergency medical services systems. Funds must be used for the improvement and expansion of emergency medical services within the list of eligible activities outlined by the State. • The Administration intends to request funding, in the approximate amount of $26,000, to expand the citywide automated external defibrillator (AED) program. Funds will be used to purchase additional AEDs, AED cabinets, and AED 3-way signs. • The grant requires a 25% match of the total project cost. The Fire Department has funding available, in the amount of $6,500, in its operating budget to cover the costs of this match. WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) for the Fit2Play program, in the approximate amount of$5,000, the details of which are as follows: • The mission of the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) is to establish parks and recreation as a cornerstone of health, economic development, environmental sustainability and community throughout the state of Florida. Through the actions of engaging, education, advocating and sustaining, FRPA will equip local departments with the tools necessary to advance parks and recreation in these areas. • The FRPA Board of Directors identified the Fit2Play program of The Park Foundation of Miami-Dade County as a preferred program to implement critical components of health. The FRPA Foundation has committed $25,000 to fund the direct delivery of this program in Florida agencies. Fit2Play Health, Wellness and Obesity Prevention After-School and Out-of-School Program is a local community-based intervention program that is helping to make kids healthier in a fun way. Launched in 2005, it is a program of the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department that has been studied and endorsed by the University of Miami as being a national model. Proven and affordable, it is a health, wellness and nutrition solution for children, conveniently located at Miami-Dade parks throughout the County. • The Administration will apply for funding, in the amount of $5,000, for this program for the Parks Department. Matching funds are not required, and this supports the key intended outcome to achieve educational (K-12) excellence. WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to participate with the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) in a grant application to Volkswagen Group for zero emission vehicle education programs and an electric vehicle charging infrastructure development and implementation program, the details of which are as follows: • Volkswagen Group of America, through its Electrify America Program, is investing $2 billion over the next 10 years in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure and awareness, representing the largest commitment of its kind to date. The organization is currently accepting proposals to increase electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across America. • The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) is a leading global network of cities, towns and regions committed to building a sustainable future. The City of Miami Beach is a part of the ICLEI network. ICLEI plans to submit an application to Volkswagen to create a connectivity corridor in order to increase the EV stations network and incentive the EV market and ICLEI would like to include Miami Beach as one of their member communities interested in participating in this nation-wide proposal. • The application will focus on providing support to cities on a rolling basis, and the project will be replicable in cities across the US. ICLEI will also create case studies and standardized materials so cities beyond the 100 participating can learn from the best practices developed to create their own zero emission vehicle education programs. • The funding to ICLEI will be divided into two phases: 1) Education and Awareness program development and implementation (internal city/county costs and coordination expenses); and 2) Charging Infrastructure program development and implementation. During this phase, each participating city will install up to five charging stations. Matching funds are not required from this grant. 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 Children's Trust, Family and Neighborhood Support Partnerships, in the approximate amount of $500,000; 2) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Urban and Community Forestry Program, in the approximate amount of $29,247; 3) Florida Office of the Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act Grant, for funding in the approximate amount of $425,000; 4) Florida Department of Health Emergency Medical Services General Matching Grant, In the approximate amount of $26,000; 5) Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) for the Fit2play Program, in the approximate amount of $5,000; and 6) Approval to participate with the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) in a grant application to the Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. PASSED and ADOPTED this 8 day of F bruary , . 7. Philip Levine ATTEST: IAdtf Rafael • . e ado, C y Clerk 4 \ BE � ,os ` ✓ `y • �• ow o 0 - �NGGRP APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR XE UTION City Attorneyv Dote Resolutions - C7 P MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: February 8, 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 CHILDREN'S TRUST, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT PARTNERSHIPS, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500,000; 2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FOR THE FLORIDA URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $29,247; 3) FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT GRANT, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $425,000; 4) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, FOR THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $26,000; 5) FLORIDA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION (FRPA) FOR THE FIT2PLAY PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $5,000, AND; 6) APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES (ICLEI) IN A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. ANALYSIS 1 . Approval to submit a grant application to The Children's Trust. Family and Neighborhood Support Partnerships. in the approximate amount of$500.000. The Children's Trust Family and Neighborhood Support Partnerships program provides funding to address targeted geographic areas and reach at-risk populations in Miami-Dade County. The program's purpose is to provide comprehensive and accessible family supports within the community, including homes, to address family and youth challenges. The City was awarded an initial planning grant for the Service Partnership in 2007 and has been operating the program successfully since then. Success University is a service collaborative that integrates a variety of community agencies and resources to provide Miami Beach youth at-risk for truancy and other Page 478 of 873 behaviors with personal and academic supports. Youth and their families are provided holistic, comprehensive services to ensure family stability and youth success. Service components currently include: tutoring; family assessments; care plan coordination; family team conferencing; employment services; and referrals to community-based services. The grant also funds 'Step Up', a program for youth with outdoor school suspensions, which applies restorative justice strategies and a school work component. This year, the City plans to increase the quality of care to its participants by removing program service limits and enhancing services with additional follow-up visits; increasing the number of youth provided with tutoring services and emphasizing study habits in addition to homework help; and increasing the number of transit cards provided to participants. Subcontracts will be awarded to Miami Beach Service Partnership member agencies via weighted scores that evaluate contract performance and efficacy in the previous program year. In order to intensify services and meet Request for Proposals (RFP) requirements, the number of families that the City is expected to serve will be 150. This program supports the key intended outcome to achieve education (K-12) excellence and does not require matching funds. 2 . Retroactive approval to submit a grant application to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in the approximate amount of $29.247 to protect and restore urban tree canopy for stormwater management Federal support to the Florida Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Grant Program is authorized by the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978. The UCF Program's goal is to develop, enhance and support sustainable urban and community forestry programs throughout Florida by encouraging citizen and community involvement. Rapid urbanization and increased climatic fluctuations have led to an increased risk of flooding and degraded water quality. Protecting and restoring urban forests are key stormwater management strategies, resulting in significant cost savings. There are opportunities for communities to incorporate tress as part of their required stormwater management programs. In the application, the Administration specifically identified the professional services to be provided by the Green Infrastructure Center to evaluate green infrastructure assets and make plans to conserve them. The scope of this project includes an analysis of current extent of the urban forest, assess stormwater uptake and make recommendations regarding code changes/incentives/programs that can integrate and utilize the urban forest for better stormwater management. Community outreach is also included. This grant requires a match, and an in-kind match is acceptable; the city will provide the entire match in in-kind funds including salaries, and this grant supports the key intended outcome to maintain Miami Beach public areas and rights-of-way citywide. 3 . Approval to submit a grant application to Florida Office of The Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act Grant in the approximate amount of$425.000 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 City receives these funds annually, and plans to apply for continued funding in the approximate amount of $425,000 for the Police Department's Victim Advocate Program. This year, the City intends to apply for funding for two full time victims' advocate positions and benefits and one partial victims'advocate position salary. The City will provide matching funds in the approximate amount of $106,000 from the Police Department's operating budget. This grant supports the key intended outcome insist on Police Department accountability and skilled management/leadership. Page 479 of 873 4 . Approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Health. Emergency Medical Services Grant Program in the approximate amount of$26.000 The State of Florida Emergency Management Services (EMS) matching grant program provides emergency medical service providers with funds to acquire, repair improve or upgrade emergency medical services systems. Funds must be used for the improvement and expansion of emergency medical services within the list of eligible activities outlined by the State. The Administration intends to request funding in the approximate amount of $26,000 to expand the citywide automated external defibrillator (AED) program. Funds will be used to purchase additional AEDs, AED cabinets, and AED 3-way signs. The grant requires a 25% match of the total project cost. The Fire Department has funding available in the amount of $6,500 in its operating budget to cover the costs of this match. 5 . Approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA)for the Fit2Play program in the approximate amount of$5.000 The mission of the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) is to establish parks and recreation as a cornerstone of health, economic development, environmental sustainability and community throughout the state of Florida. Through the actions of engaging, education, advocating and sustaining, FRPA will equip local departments with the tools necessary to advance parks and recreation in these areas. The FRPA Board of Directors identified the Fit2Play program of The Park Foundation of Miami- Dade County as a preferred program to implement critical components of health. The FRPA Foundation has committed $25,000 to fund the direct delivery of this program in Florida agencies. The Fit2Play Health, Wellness and Obesity Prevention After-School and Out-of- School Program is a local community-based intervention program that is helping to make kids healthier in a fun way. Launched in 2005, it is a program of the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department that has been studied and endorsed by the University of Miami as being a national model. Proven and affordable, it is a health, wellness and nutrition solution for children, conveniently located at Miami-Dade parks throughout the County. The Administration has applied for funding in the amount of $5,000 for this program for the Parks Department. Matching funds are not required, and this supports the key intended outcome to achieve educational (K-12)excellence. 6 . Approval to participate with The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) in a grant application to Volkswagen Group for zero emission vehicle education programs and an electric vehicle charging infrastructure development and implementation program The Volkswagen Group of America, through its Electrify America Program, is investing $2 billion over the next 10 years in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure and awareness, representing the largest commitment of its kind to date. The organization is currently accepting proposals to increase electric vehicle (EV)charging infrastructure across America. The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) is a leading global network of cities, towns and regions committed to building a sustainable future. The City of Miami Beach is a part of the ICLEI network. ICLEI plans to submit an application to Volkswagen to create a Page 480 of 873 connectivity corridor in order to increase the EV stations network and incentive the EV market and ICLEI would like to include Miami Beach as one of their member communities interested in participating in this nation-wide proposal. The application will focus on providing support to cities on a rolling basis, and the project will be replicable in cities across the U.S. ICLEI will also create case studies and standardized materials so cities beyond the 100 participating can learn from the best practices developed to create their own zero emission vehicle (ZEV) education programs. Funding to ICLEI will be divided into two phases: 1) Education and Awareness program development and implementation (including internal city/county costs and coordination expenses); and 2) Charging Infrastructure program development and implementation. During this phase, each participating city will install up to five charging stations. Matching funds are not required from this grant. 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 The Children's Account 1 Matching funds are not required. Trust, Family and Neighborhood Support Partnerships- $500,000. Amount 2 Florida Account 2 In-kind matching funds will be provided in the Department of form of salaries and operating expenses. Agriculture and Consumer Services, Urban and Community Forestry Grant - $29,247. Amount 3 Florida Office Account 3 Matching funds in the approximate amount of of the Attorney $106,000 are available from the Police General, Department's Operating Budget. Victims of Crime Act Grant- Page 481 of 873 $425,000. Amount 4 Florida Account 4 Matching funds in the approximate amount of Department of $6,500 are available in the Fire Department's Health, Operating Budget. Emergency Medical Services Grant - $26,000. Amount 5 Florida Account 5 Matching funds are not required. Recreation and Park Association, Fit2Play Grant - $5,000. Legislative Tracking Office of Budget and Performance Improvement Page 482 of 873