2017-29933 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29933
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 A GRANT
APPLICATION TO ENTERPRISE FLORIDA, INC. AND THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA JOB GROWTH GRANT FUND.
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant
application to Enterprise Florida, Inc. and the Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity (DEO) for funding under the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, the details of
which are as follows:
• The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund is a new economic development program
designed to build on Florida's success and economic prosperity.
• This flexible, economic development program is the first of its kind and will be
used to promote public infrastructure and individual job training, which will
encourage more businesses to choose Florida as a destination for business.
• This program will provide funding for public infrastructure and job training
projects that support growth and employment in Florida's diverse industries.
• Florida DEO will work with Enterprise Florida and other state and local partners
to identify projects that may be considered for funding.
• The City Administration intends to apply to the Florida Job Growth Funds
program for funding to support economic development projects as the North
Beach Yard Project.
• Borrowing from the success of The Wynwood Yard in Miami, "The North Beach
Yard" will create a local hub of new food businesses and cultural showcases in
Miami Beach.
• By mitigating start-up costs and providing a nurturing environment, The North
Beach Yard can help new businesses gain exposure to the community.
• The intent of this project is to promote economic opportunity by improving public
infrastructure to benefit the public.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach
brand as a world class destination and does not require matching 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 a grant application
to Enterprise Florida, Inc. and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for
funding under the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 1 ° day of LT , 2017.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: July 26, 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 TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR
AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH A GRANT APPLICATION TO ENTERPRISE FLORIDA,
INC. AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR FUNDING
UNDER THE FLORIDA JOB GROWTH GRANT FUND.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund is a new economic development program designed to build on Florida's success and
economic prosperity. This flexible, economic development program is the first of its kind and will be used to promote public
infrastructure and individual job training,which will encourage more businesses to choose Florida as a destination for business.
It will provide funding for public infrastructure and job training projects that support growth and employment in Florida's diverse
industries. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity will work with Enterprise Florida and other state and local partners
to identify projects that may be considered for funding.
The City Administration intends to apply to the Florida Job Growth Fund program for funding to support economic development
projects such as the North Beach Yard Project. Borrowing from the success of The Wynwood Yard in Miami, "The North Beach
Yard" will create a local hub of new food businesses and cultural showcases in Miami Beach. By mitigating start-up costs and
providing a nurturing environment, the North Beach Yard can help new businesses gain exposure to the community. The intent
of this project is to promote economic opportunity by improving public infrastructure to benefit the public. This project supports
the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination and does not require matching 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 above mentioned funds.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Ensure Expenditure Trends Are Sustainable Over The Long Term
Legislative Tracking
Budget and Performance Improvement