2017-29886 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29886
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 THE
FOLLOWING GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS: 1) FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES,
SPECIAL CATEGORY GRANTS PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE
28TH STREET OBELISK, PHASE 2; 2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (FDOT), TRANSIT SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500,000
FOR THE MIDDLE BEACH TROLLEY AND, 3) APPROVAL TO
PARTNER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ON A GRANT
PROPOSAL TO FLORIDA SEA GRANT FOR FUNDING IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR A STORM SURGE
VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE
ADAPTATION PROJECT OF MIAMI BEACH AND BISCAYNE BAY;
4) US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATION, ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION AND
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES DEPLOYMENT
INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$4.8 MILLION FOR THE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
AND PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application
to Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Special Category Grants
Program, in the approximate amount of $150,000 for the restoration of the 28th Street Obelisk,
Phase 2, the details of which are as follows:
• The Historic Preservation Grants Program allocates state funds appropriated by the
Florida Legislature and federal funds apportioned to the State by the U. S. Department
of the Interior, National Park Service, for the preservation and protection of the State's
historic and archaeological sites and properties.
• The program is administered by the Bureau of Historic Preservation, Division of
Historical Resources, Florida Department of State.
• Two types of grants are awarded through this program: Small Matching Grants and
Special Category Grants.
• The City plans to apply for the Special Category Grant in the amount of $ 150,000 to
restore the 28th Street Obelisk located at 300 West 28th Street in Fairgreen Park for
Phase 2.
• The goal of this project is to restore the 28th Street Obelisk and Pumping Station
Historical Structure to its original appearance, which will provide an opportunity for
residents and visitors to study and appreciate an excellent example of Hazen and
Whipple's early-20th Century work and bring public awareness to the rich history and
early development of Miami Beach. Additionally, the restored structure will continue to
be a recognizable Miami Beach neighborhood landmark.
• With the completion of the restoration, any safety concerns that currently exist will be
addressed and with support from the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical
Resources, the City of Miami Beach will be able to completely restore the 28th Street
Obelisk and Pumping Station Historical Structure.
• The Miami Beach Public Art Assessment Report completed by Conservation Solutions,
Inc. in August 2008 states that the structure is in very poor condition, and major losses
have occurred on the obelisk base moldings and stucco; and, in the City of Miami Beach
Monuments Conditions Assessment Report completed by Douglas Wood in December
1, 2008, the report states that the monument is in poor condition.
• The City was previously awarded $215,000 through the Historic Preservation Special
Category Grant Program for Phase I of this project, which included conservation,
structural rehabilitation, and architectural and engineering services for the Obelisk.
• If awarded, this funding for Phase 2 will be used for the stabilization, restoration, and
repairs of existing below grade structures, as needed, accommodations for site
accessibility, and installation of appropriate paving, landscaping, and site furniture
(benches, waste bins, drinking fountains, etc.) to allow for enjoyment of the restored
plaza.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to enhance beauty and vibrancy of
urban and residential neighborhoods; focusing on cleanliness, historic assets, in select
neighborhoods and redevelopment areas.
• Matching funds in the approximate amount of $215,000 are required for this project and
are available in the 28th Street Obelisk Stabilization project; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Transit Service Development Grant Program, in
the approximate amount of $500,000 for the Middle Beach Trolley, the details of which are as
follows:
• The Public Transit Service Development Program was enacted by the Florida
Legislature to provide initial funding for special projects, and it is authorized in Chapter
341 of the Florida Statutes.
• The program goal is to provide new and innovative techniques or measures that can be
used to improve or expand public transit services.
• Service Development Projects include projects involving the use of new technologies;
services, routes, or vehicle frequencies; the purchase of special transportation services;
and other such techniques for increasing service to the riding public.
• The City intends to apply to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Transit
Service Development Program, for funding for State Fiscal Year 2018/2019.
• This funding request is for the second year funding assistance of the Middle Beach Loop
trolley service which was awarded a Transit Service Development Grant for Year 42 (FY
2017-2018) in the amount of$285,117.00.
• The City of Miami Beach is requesting $500,000 through the FDOT Transit Service
Development Program to partially fund the operation and maintenance of the newly
implemented transit circulator.
• The total cost of the project is $2,553,000 per year, and the City of Miami Beach will fund
the remaining portion from People's Transportation Plan (PTP) and Quality-of-Life
Transportation fund during the 3-year start-up period and fully thereafter.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to ensure comprehensive mobility
addressing all modes throughout the City.
• Matching funds in the amount of$500,000 are required for this project and are available
in the People's Transportation Plan (PTP)and Quality-of-Life Transportation fund; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to partner with the University of
Florida on a grant proposal to Florida Sea Grant for funding in the amount of $200,000 for a
Storm Surge Vulnerability Assessment and Infrastructure Adaptation Project of Miami Beach
and Biscayne Bay, the details of which are as follows:
• Florida Sea Grant is a university-based program that supports research and education
with the goal of conserving coastal resources and enhancing economic opportunities for
the people of Florida. It is a partnership between the Florida Board of Education, the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Florida's citizens and
governments.
• The City of Miami Beach, Miami, and Miami-Dade County urgently need science-based
high-resolution coastal inundation risk modeling to develop an infrastructure adaptation
plan.
• This study will allow coastal communities to assess the current adaptation plan and
develop enhanced adaptation plans using both hard infrastructure (e.g., seawalls) and
green infrastructure (e.g., mangroves, artificial reefs), and will provide unprecedented
ultra-high resolution coastal inundation risk maps of Miami Beach; enable Miami Beach,
Miami, and Miami-Dade County to develop a science-based adaptation plan to
significantly enhance coastal resiliency; elucidate the role of hard infrastructure and
green infrastructure in enhancing coastal resiliency; and enable economic impact
assessment to validate visibility of adaptation solutions.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to ensure reliable stormwater
management and resiliency against flooding by implementing select short and long-term
solutions including addressing sea-level rise.
• Matching funds are required for this project and are available through Public
Works Capital Funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to the
US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Advanced Transportation
and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Initiative Grant Program, in the
approximate amount of$ 4.8 million for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and Parking
Management System, the details of which are as follows:
• Section 503(c)(4) of Title 23 of the United States Code (23 USC 503(c)(4)) directs the
DOT to establish an advanced transportation and congestion management technologies
deployment initiative to provide grants to eligible entities to develop model deployment
sites for large scale installation and operation of advanced transportation technologies to
improve safety, efficiency, system performance, and infrastructure return on investment.
• The Administration intends to submit an application for the implementation of the
Intelligent Transportation Systems and Parking Management Systems.
• The City is focusing on various components such as traffic monitoring cameras,
bluetooth/wi-fi readers for travel time estimation and real-time travelers information
systems and adaptive Traffic Control Systems.
• The project has received approval from Miami-Dade County and the Florida Department
of Transportation.
• Due to the high number of events and visitors, congestion, and limited capacity of the
City's transportation network, the City is constantly considering innovative ways to
improve traffic flow, Level of Service, and travel times.
• The Transportation Element of the City of Miami Beach 2025 Comprehensive Plan
describes its goal as: "It shall be the goal of the City of Miami Beach to provide,
maintain, and improve a sustainable, safe, convenient and energy efficient multi-modal
transportation system." As described in the statement, the City has made it its policy to
strive to improve traffic conditions.
• The Administration intends to apply for funding for ITS technology to manage traffic
demand in the approximate amount of$ 4.8 million.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to ensure comprehensive mobility
addressing all modes throughout the City.
• Matching funds in the amount of $4.8 million are required for this project and are
available in the Transportation Department Budget/Half Cent Transit Surtax-County
Funds and Concurrency Mitigation Funds and Half Cent Transit Surtax-County Funds.
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 to execute any and all
documents or agreements in connection with the following grants and funding agreements: 1)
Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Special Category Grants
Program, in the approximate amount of$150,000 for the Restoration of the 28th Street Obelisk,
Phase 2; 2) Florida Department of Transportation, Transit Service Development Grant
Program, in the approximate amount of $500,000 for the Middle Beach Trolley; 3) approval to
partner with the University of Florida on a Grant Proposal to Florida Sea Grant for funding in the
approximate amount of$200,000 for a Storm Surge Vulnerability Assessment and Infrastructure
Adaptation Project of Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay; 4) US Department of Transportation,
Federal Highway Administration, Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management
Technologies Deployment Initiative Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $4.8 million
for the Intelligent Transportation System and Parking Management System.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: June 7, 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 AGREEMENTS: 1) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF
HISTORICAL RESOURCES, SPECIAL CATEGORY GRANTS PROGRAM,
IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR THE RESTORATION
OF THE 28TH STREET OBELISK, PHASE 2; 2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT), TRANSIT SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500,000 FOR
THE MIDDLE BEACH TROLLEY AND, 3) APPROVAL TO PARTNER WITH
THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ON A GRANT PROPOSAL TO FLORIDA
SEA GRANT FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $200,000
FOR A STORM SURGE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT AND
INFRASTRUCTURE ADAPTATION PROJECT OF MIAMI BEACH AND
BISCAYNE BAY; 4) US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL
HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION AND
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES DEPLOYMENT
INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $4.8
MILLION FOR THE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND
PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1 . Approval to submit a grant application to Florida Department of State. Division of
Historical Resources. Special Category Grants Program. in the approximate amount of
$150,000 for the restoration of the 28th Street Obelisk, Phase 2.
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The Historic Preservation Grants Program allocates state funds appropriated by the Legislature
and federal funds apportioned to the State by the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Park
Service, for the preservation and protection of the state's historic and archaeological sites and
properties. The program is administered by the Bureau of Historic Preservation, Division of
Historical Resources, Florida Department of State. Two types of grants are awarded through
this program: Small Matching Grants and Special Category Grants.
The City plans to apply for the Special Category Grant in the amount of $ 150,000 to restore
the 28th Street Obelisk located at 300 West 28th Street in Fairgreen Park for Phase 2. The
goal of this project is to restore the 28th Street Obelisk and Pumping Station Historical
Structure to its original appearance, which will provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to
study and appreciate an excellent example of Hazen and Whipple's early-20th century work and
bring public awareness to the rich history and early development of Miami Beach. Additionally,
the restored structure will continue to be a recognizable Miami Beach neighborhood landmark.
With the completion of the restoration, any safety concerns that currently exist will be
addressed. With support from the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical
Resources, the City of Miami Beach will be able to completely restore the 28th Street Obelisk
and Pumping Station Historical Structure. The Miami Beach Public Art Assessment Report
completed by conservation Solutions, Inc. in August 2008 states that the structure is in very
poor condition, and major losses have occurred on the obelisk base moldings and stucco.
Similarly, in the City of Miami Beach Monuments Conditions Assessment Report completed by
Douglas Wood in December 1, 2008 the report states that the monument is in poor condition.
The City was previously awarded $215,000 through the Historic Preservation Special Category
Grant Program for Phase I of this project, which included conservation, structural rehabilitation
and architectural and engineering services for the Obelisk. If awarded, this funding for Phase 2
will be used for the stabilization, restoration and repairs of existing below grade structures, as
needed, accommodations for site accessibility, and installation of appropriate paving,
landscaping and site furniture (benches, waste bins, drinking fountains, etc.) to allow for
enjoyment of the restored plaza.
This project supports the key intended outcome to enhance beauty and vibrancy of urban and
residential neighborhoods; focusing on cleanliness, historic assets, in select neighborhoods
and redevelopment areas. Matching funds in the approximate amount of $215,000 are required
for this project and are available in the 28th Street Obelisk Stabilization project, number
pkcobeliss.
2 . Approval to submit a grant application to Florida Department of Transportation
(F DOT). Transit Service Development Grant Program. in the approximate amount of
$500.000 for the Middle Beach Trolley.
The Public Transit Service Development Program was enacted by the Florida Legislature to
provide initial funding for special projects. The Public Transit Service Development Program is
authorized in Chapter 341, Florida Statutes. The program goal is to provide new and innovative
techniques or measures that can be used to improve or expand public transit services. Service
Development Projects include projects involving the use of new technologies; services, routes,
or vehicle frequencies; the purchase of special transportation services; and other such
techniques for increasing service to the riding public.
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The City intends to apply to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Transit Service
Development Program, for funding for Fiscal Year 2019. This funding request is for the second
year funding assistance of the Middle Beach Loop trolley service which was awarded Transit
Service Development Grant for Year 42 (FY 2017-2018) in the amount of$285,117.00.
The City of Miami Beach is requesting $500,000 through the FDOT Transit Service
Development Program to partially fund the operation and maintenance of the newly
implemented transit circulator. The total cost of the project is $2,553,000 per year. The City of
Miami Beach will fund the remaining portion from People's Transportation Plan (PTP) and
Quality-of-Life Transportation fund during the 3-year start-up period and fully thereafter.
This project supports the key intended outcome to ensure comprehensive mobility addressing
all modes throughout the City. Matching funds in the amount of $500,000 are required for this
project and are available in the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) and Quality-of-Life
Transportation fund.
3. Approval to partner with the University of Florida on a grant proposal to Florida Sea
Grant for funding in the amount of $200.000 for a Storm Surge Vulnerability Assessment
and Infrastructure Adaptation Project of Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay.
Florida Sea Grant is a university-based program that supports research, and education with the
goal of conserving coastal resources and enhancing economic opportunities for the people of
Florida. It is a partnership between the Florida Board of Education, the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, and Florida's citizens and governments.
The City of Miami Beach, Miami, and Miami-Dade urgently need science-based high-resolution
coastal inundation risk modelling to develop an infrastructure adaptation plan. This study will
allow coastal communities to assess the current adaptation plan and develop enhanced
adaptation plans using both hard infrastructure (e.g., seawall) and green infrastructure (e.g.,
mangroves, artificial reefs).
This study will provide unprecedented ultra-high resolution coastal inundation risk maps of
Miami Beach; enable Miami Beach, Miami, and Miami-Dade to develop science-based
adaptation plan to significantly enhance coastal resiliency; elucidate the role of hard
infrastructure and green infrastructure in enhancing coastal resiliency; and enable economic
impact assessment to validate visibility of adaptation solutions.
This project supports the key intended outcome to ensure reliable stormwater management and
resiliency against flooding by implementing select short and long-term solutions including
addressing sea-level rise. Matching funds are required for this project and are available through
Public Works Capital Funds.
4. Approval to submit a grant application to the US Department of Transportation. Federal
Highway Administration, Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management
Technologies Deployment Initiative Grant Program. in the approximate amount of $ 4.8
million for the Intelligent Transportation System ( ITS)and Parking Management System.
Section 503(c) (4) of Title 23 of the United States Code (23 USC 503(c) (4)) directs the DOT
to establish an advanced transportation and congestion management technologies deployment
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initiative to provide grants to eligible entities to develop model deployment sites for large scale
installation and operation of advanced transportation technologies to improve safety, efficiency,
system performance, and infrastructure return on investment. The Advanced Transportation and
Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Initiative Grant Program provides grants to
eligible entities to develop model deployment sites for large-scale installation and operation of
advanced transportation technologies to improve safety, efficiency, system performance, and
infrastructure return on investment.
The Administration intends to submit an application for the implementation of the I ntelligent
Transportation Systems and Parking Management Systems. The City is focusing on various
components such as traffic monitoring cameras, bluetooth/ wi-fi readers for travel time
estimation and real- time travelers information systems and adaptive Traffic Control Systems.
The project has received approval from Miami- Dade County and Florida Department of
Transportation. Due to the high number of events and visitors, congestion and limited capacity
of the City's transportation network, the City is constantly considering innovative ways to improve
traffic flow, Level of Service, and travel times. The Transportation Element of the City of Miami
Beach 2025 Comprehensive Plan describes its goal as: "It shall be the goal of the City of
Miami Beach to provide, maintain, and improve a sustainable, safe, convenient and energy
efficient multi- modal transportation system".As described in the statement, the City has made it
its policy to strive to improve traffic conditions.
The Administration intends to apply for funding for ITS technology to manage traffic demand in
the approximate amount of $ 4.8 million. This project supports the key intended outcome to
ensure comprehensive mobility addressing all modes throughout the city. Matching funds in the
amount of $4.8 million are required for this project and are available in the Transportation
Department Budget/Half Cent Transit Surtax-County funds and Concurrency Mitigation funds
and Half Cent Transit Surtax-County funds. ,
CONCLUSION
Based on the aforestated analysis, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission adopt the Resolution to apply for, accept and appropriate the abovementioned
funds.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Ensure Expenditure Trends Are Sustainable Over The Long Term
Leaislative Tracking
Budget and Performance Improvement
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