2017-29985 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO 2017 -29985
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) US DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY, URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
(UASI), FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 PROGRAM, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $100,000; 2) PETSMART
CHARITIES® IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $60,000; 3)
MIAMI -DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST, HOMELESS
OUTREACH PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$66,000; 4) MIAMI -DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $275,000 FOR EMERGENCY
SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING; 5) FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER
SERVICES, 2017 NATIONAL URBAN AND COMMUNITY
FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $25,000; 6) US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, PRE - DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM,
AND THE FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN
THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $4,000,000; 7) SOUTHEAST
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES FUNDS IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $75,000; 8) MIAMI -DADE COUNTY FISCAL YEAR
2017/18 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $10,000; 9) NATIONAL
ENDOWMENT OF THE ARTS, OUR TOWN FISCAL YEAR
2017/18 GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF $60,000; AND, 10) APPROVAL TO PARTNER WITH THE
MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EDUCATION
FOUNDATION, BORINQUEN HEALTH CARE CENTER, AND
MIAMI -DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON A GRANT
PROPOSAL TO THE MIAMI FOUNDATION, 2017 STATE
ATTORNEY'S FUND FOR A SAFER AND HEALTHIER
COMMUNITY, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $50,000.
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant
application to US Department of Homeland Security, Urban Area Security Initiative
(UASI), Fiscal Year 2017/18 Program, in the approximate amount of $100,000 for
Police Department Priorities , the details of which are as follows:
• The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Program is funded through the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under the Homeland Security Grant
Program.
• One of the core missions of DHS is to enhance the ability of state and local
government to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist
attacks and other disasters.
• The federal government allocates funding to the different Urban Area groups
based on a risk -based methodology.
• The Program focuses on planning, equipment, and training and exercise needs
of high threat, high- density urban areas.
• The Administration intends to apply for UASI funding as part of a collaborative
effort with the Miami Urban Area Working Group.
• The City will be utilizing grant funds for police department priorities.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to insist on Police Department
accountability and skilled management/leadership and does not require matching
funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant
application to PetSmart Charities® in the approximate amount of $60,000 for the City's
Cat Trap - Neuter - Return Program, the details of which are as follows:
• The free- roaming cat grant offered by PetSmart Charities® is intended to provide
funding, strategic planning, and mentoring for a comprehensive trap- neuter-
return program for free - roaming cats.
• The goal is to build a program that is communitywide in scope, effective in
reducing the local feral and stray cat population, efficient in its use of resources,
measurable in impact, and sustainable over a period of years.
• The City shares the goals of PetSmart Charities® and is seeking funding for its
ongoing program.
• The City has been collaborating with the Cat Network to address animal issues in
the community, namely spay and neutering of pets.
• Over these years, the City and the Cat Network have held monthly spay and
neutering events, yielding an average of 40 surgeries per event.
• The Administration intends to apply for funding to continue and expand this
program with the goal of securing funding to sterilize additional cats and provide
kitten adoption services.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach
brand as a world class destination and does not requires matching funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant
application to Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust in the approximate amount of
$66,000 for the City's Homeless Outreach Program, the details of which are as follows:
• The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (U.S. HUD) has
issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for its Continuum of Care
Program, which is the primary federal funding source for homeless assistance
programs.
• The Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust serves as the applicant for U.S. HUD
NOFA funds on behalf of the Miami -Dade County Continuum of Care (MDCoC)
system which system encompasses all of Miami -Dade County, including all
municipalities.
All local entitlement jurisdictions are part of the MDCoC system, and the
"Collaborative Application" will contain projects submitted by project applicants.
• The City has received these funds since 2003 to support the salaries of
Homeless Outreach staff in the City's Housing and Community Services
Department.
• The City intends to apply for continuation of funding, in the approximate amount
of $66,000 through this collaborative application.
• A match of at least 25% is required, and matching funds in the amount of
$16,303 are available from the Housing and Community Services Department FY
2017/18 Operating Budget.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to improve cleanliness, City
beaches; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant
application to Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust, in the approximate amount of
$275,000 for the Rapid Re- Housing and Homeless Prevention funds, under the
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) 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 is a comprehensive continuum of care system to serve homeless
persons in Miami -Dade County.
• The Rapid Re- Housing (RRH) and Homeless Prevention (HP) funding
opportunity, under the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) is a one -time,
nonrenewable funding opportunity.
• The program includes a 7.5% administrative fee to be split equally with the
Homeless Trust.
• The purpose of this program is to provide rapid re- housing to homeless
individuals and families and services to prevent individuals and families from
becoming homeless.
• HP includes housing relocation and stabilization services and short- and /or
medium -term rental assistance as necessary to prevent an individual or family
from becoming homeless.
The costs of homelessness prevention are only eligible to the extent that the
assistance is necessary to help the program participant regain stability in their
current housing or move into other permanent housing and achieve stability in
that housing.
• RRH includes housing relocation and stabilization services and /or short - and /or
medium -term rental assistance as necessary to help individuals or families living
in shelters or in places not meant for human habitation move as quickly as
possible into permanent housing and achieve stability in that housing.
• This project requires a dollar- for - dollar match, and matching funds in the form of
salaries and rent assistance are available in the Community Services
Department Fiscal Year 2017/18 general operating budget.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to improve cleanliness, City
beaches; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant
application to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
2017 National Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program, in the approximate
amount of $25,000 for an Urban Forestry Masterplan, 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.
• The purpose of the program is to assist organizations in initiating or enhancing
local urban and community forestry projects and improving the urban
environment in Florida.
• Funding will be provided to get projects started, but not to be available
continually.
• Projects are expected to involve education of citizens, local officials, and tree
care professionals and should also encourage volunteer and citizen group
participation.
• To a limited extent, this program will also fund demonstration areas to show good
urban forestry practices.
• As directed by the U.S. Forest Service, the funding agency will focus on assisting
communities to strengthen their urban forestry programs in the following core
areas:
o Active involvement by community tree boards or citizen tree advisory
groups
o Development of urban tree management plans based on current inventory
data
o Program oversight by qualified professional staff or professional
consultants
o Development of a tree ordinance that will enforce community tree care
standards
• The Administration proposes applying for funds in the approximate amount of
$25,000 to complete an Urban Forestry Masterplan to be developed under the
oversight of the City's Urban Forestry Division.
• The grant requires matching funds in the amount of $25,000 and the source of
matching funds is the Environmental Department's Professional Services
Account 127- 6505 - 000312.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to maintain Miami Beach public
areas and rights -of -way citywide; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant
application to the US Department of Homeland Security, Pre- Disaster Mitigation Grant
Program and the Flood mitigation assistance program in the approximate amount of
$4,000,000 for funding for mitigation projects including, but not limited to, emergency
generators for critical services, stormwater infrastructure improvements, and shoreline
stabilization, the details of which are as follows:
• The Pre- Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Program authorized by Section 203 of the
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, is designed to
assist States, U.S. Territories, Federally- recognized tribes, and local
communities in implementing a sustained pre- disaster natural hazard mitigation
program.
• The goal is to reduce overall risk to the population and structures from future
hazard events, while also reducing reliance on Federal funding in future
disasters.
• This program awards planning and project grants and provides opportunities for
raising public awareness about reducing future losses before disaster strikes.
• Mitigation planning is a key process used to break the cycle of disaster damage,
reconstruction, and repeated damage.
• PDM grants are funded annually by Congressional appropriations and are
awarded on a nationally competitive basis.
• The Flood Mitigation Program (FMA) was authorized by Section 1366 of the
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, with the goal of reducing or eliminating
claims under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
• FMA provides funding to States, Territories, federally- recognized tribes, and local
communities for projects and planning that reduces or eliminates long -term risk
of flood damage to structures insured under the NFIP.
• FMA funding is also available for management costs. Funding is appropriated by
Congress annually.
• The City intends to apply to both of these programs for several City projects,
including, but not limited to, emergency generators for critical services,
stormwater infrastructure improvements, shoreline stabilization, and a cultural
and historical resources plan. A brief summary of the proposed projects is
provided below:
Emergency Generators for Critical Services
The City of Miami Beach experiences chronic neighborhood flooding
during heavy rain and storm events. The City needs to acquire emergency
generators to ensure continued operation of critical City facilities /systems
and the appropriate levels of service for City residents during and after a
disaster event. Emergency generators are to provide continuous runtime
of 24 hours a day during loss of power especially during storms,
hurricanes, and natural disasters. These generators would supply power
to City emergency and station facilities /stations and to remove floodwaters
during and after major storms. Primary locations of these generators will
be at the new pump stations that will be installed Citywide. The
Administration intends to apply for a $1 million and matching funds for
emergency generators will be requested during the next Capital Budget
cycle.
ii. Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements
The City has experienced tidal flooding for many years. The tidal flooding
has been severe during higher than average tides experienced in the
spring and the fall of each year. The fall high tides are the highest tides of
the year, and are also known as the King Tides. Tidal flooding occurs
when the Biscayne Bay water surface elevation rises sufficiently to
backflow into the City's stormwater management system and up through
the stormwater inlet grates, flooding the roadway, curb, and gutter. During
some high tide events, the tidal flooding can affect the roadway, curb,
gutter, and sidewalks, filling the streets of the City with salt water. Tidal
flooding poses a threat to public health and safety and inconveniences the
public. The Administration intends to apply for a $1 million for Alton Road
between Chase Avenue and N. Michigan Avenue and matching funds are
available in 187- 820- 069357, Project 27920.
Indian Creek and Maurice Gibb Shoreline Stabilization
The Administration intends to apply for funding for shoreline stabilization,
including Indian Creek and Maurice Gibb Shoreline Stabilization projects.
The Administration intends to apply for a $2 million. The source of
matching funds is from Indian Creek Shoreline Stabilization existing
project #303- 0815- 069357- 21220 in the amount of $500,000.
• Both Pre - Disaster Mitigation and Flood Mitigation grant programs require a 25%
match.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach
brand as a world class destination and does not requires matching funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant
application to Southeast Sustainable Communities Funds (SSCF) in partnership with
Kendeda Fund, in the approximate amount of $75,000 for implementation of energy
conservation efforts, the details of which are as follows:
• The purpose of the SSCF is to accelerate the adoption of sustainable best
practices in Southeast communities by funding projects that implement local
sustainability solutions, while sharing success stories about sustainability in the
Southeast.
• The Kendeda Fund is dedicated to exploring how human beings can build a more
just and equitable world, one in which we use resources wisely and relate to one
another more mindfully.
• The Energy Auditor Program will train low - income residents to become energy
auditors and perform energy conservation initiatives within their neighborhoods in
Miami Beach.
• The program will not only assist in the reduction of the City's energy consumption
and greenhouse gas emissions, but it will also provide tools for low- income
residents to improve their livelihoods and to help their own communities thrive.
• The program will help residents in the focus community to reduce their electricity
bills and learn how to conserve energy in their everyday lives, and participants
will receive tools and resources to teach them how to become more informed in
terms of energy use and its link to climate change.
• A selected group of participants will also obtain valuable technical training that
will enable them to perform energy assessments.
• This project will not only address the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
but will also create awareness and instill knowledge that can be shared between
neighbors.
• The Administration proposes to apply for $75,000.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach
brand as a world class destination and does not requires matching funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant
application to Miami -Dade County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) grant program in
the approximate amount of $10,000 to improve and expand pre - hospital emergency
services, the details of which are as follows:
• The Florida Department of Health is authorized by chapter 401, Part 11, Florida
Statutes to provide grants to Boards of County Commissioners for the purpose of
improving and expanding emergency medical services.
• These grants are awarded only to Boards of County Commissioners, but may
subsequently be distributed to municipalities and other agencies involved in the
provision of EMS pre - hospital care.
• Miami -Dade County makes these funds available to cities within the County and
the level of funding is based on each Fire Department's call volume.
• Funds are distributed among the following municipalities; Miami -Dade County,
Cities of Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, and Village of Key
Biscayne, and the funds are derived by the State from surcharges on various
traffic violations, and the funds must be used solely to improve and expand pre -
hospital emergency medical services.
• The Administration intends to apply for funding to support the Fire Department's
pre- hospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS); funds may be requested for
EMS materials, supplies, training, equipment, and reference library materials.
• This grant does not require matching funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to partner with the Rhythm
Foundation on a grant proposal to the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA),
FY2017/18 Our Town Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $60,000 for the
Dance Band Night at North Beach Bandshell, the details of which are as follows:
• Established by Congress in 1965, the NEA is an independent federal agency
whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the
arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities.
• Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal
agencies, and the philanthropic sector, the NEA supports arts learning, affirms
and celebrates America's rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work
to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America.
• The Rhythm Foundation currently has an agreement with the City to manage the
North Beach Bandshell.
• The City of Miami Beach will partner with the Rhythm Foundation, a non - profit
organization and a cultural anchor in South Florida, presenting outstanding
international music artists and quality community -based programs.
• The Rhythm Foundation presents concerts, events, and festivals by established
and innovative artists from around the world and South Florida. Special focus is
given to those cultures connecting to South Florida audiences.
• The funds will be used to expand Dance Band Night at North Beach Bandshell
from monthly to weekly, with one Thursday dedicated to salsa, another to swing,
one to tango and the fourth to samba.
• The Rhythm Foundation successfully brought back this tradition over the last two
years as Dance Band Night, held free every second Thursday.
• Audiences enjoy a pre - concert dance lesson, followed by a top live band, and
social dance styles of everything from salsa to square- dancing and beyond.
• This expansion would also benefit the North Beach business community with a
more consistent calendar, by enlivening the Bandshell to an even greater degree.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach
brand as a world class destination. Matching funds in the approximate amount of
$60,000 will be provided by the Rhythm Foundation; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to partner with the Miami
Beach Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, Borinquen Health Care Center,
and Miami -Dade County Public Schools on a grant proposal to the Miami Foundation,
State Attorney's Fund for a Safer and Healthier Community, in the approximate amount
of $50,000 for the City of Miami Beach School -Based Behavioral Health Program, the
details of which are as follows:
• The State Attorney's Fund for a Safer and Healthier Community aims to reduce
substance abuse and impaired driving in Greater Miami.
• The State Attorney's Fund, created in partnership with the Miami -Dade Office of
the State Attorney, will support substance abuse services, prevention education
and training activities.
• The School -Based Behavioral Health Program will be a partnership between the
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, the City of Miami
Beach, Borinquen Health Care Center, and Miami -Dade County Public Schools.
The program will provide comprehensive /coordinated on -site services such as
social emotional screenings, behavioral assessments, crisis interventions, and
counseling to youth attending Miami Beach Senior High School, Nautilus Middle
School, and Feinberg Fisher K -8 Center located in Miami Beach.
• The program will help children overcome /recover from substance abuse and
reduce the prevalence and risk of youth driving while impaired, which will
promote healthy school environments conducive to student well- being, positive
behavior, and higher academic achievement.
• If awarded, the funds will be used to staff additional licensed clinical social
worker contact days to work collaboratively with school nurses to identify,
prevent, or remedy student's behavioral health problems, as well as provide
linkage to appropriate community care.
• Funding is requested in the approximate amount of $50,000.
• The total cost of the project is $66,000.
• If awarded, Borinquen Medical Center will provide $16,000 to the program
budget.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to achieve educational
excellence and does not required matching funds; and
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) US Department of Homeland Security, Urban Area
Security Initiative (UASI), Fiscal Year 2017/18 Program, in the approximate amount of
$100,000; 2) Petsmart Charities® in the approximate amount of $60,000; 3) Miami -
Dade County Homeless Trust, Homeless Outreach Program, in the approximate
amount of $66,000; 4) Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust in the approximate amount
of $275,000, for Emergency Solutions Grant Program Funding; 5) Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services, 2017 National Urban and Community Forestry
Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $25,000; 6) US Department of Homeland
Security, Pre - Disaster Mitigation Grant Program, and the Flood Mitigation Assistance
Program in the approximate amount of $4,000,000; 7) Southeast Sustainable Communities
Funds in the approximate amount of $75,000; 8) Miami -Dade County Fiscal Year
2017/18 Emergency Medical Services Grant in the approximate amount of $10,000; 9)
National Endowment of the Arts, Our Town Fiscal Year 2017/18 Grant Program, in the
approximate amount of $60,000; and, 10) partnership with the Miami Beach Chamber of
Commerce Education Foundation, Borinquen Health Care Center, and Miami -Dade
County Public Schools on a grant proposal the to Miami Foundation, 2017 State
Attorney's Fund for a Safer and Healthier Community, in the approximate amount of
$50,000.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 13, 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 THE FOLLOWING GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS: 1) US
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
(UASI), FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$100,000; 2) PETSMART CHARITIES® IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$60,000; 3) MIAMI -DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST, HOMELESS OUTREACH
PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $66,000; 4) MIAMI -DADE
COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $275,000
FOR EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING; 5) FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, 2017 NATIONAL
URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,000; 6) US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, PRE - DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM, AND THE FLOOD
MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$4,000,000; 7) SOUTHEAST SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES FUNDS IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $75,000; 8) MIAM! -DADE COUNTY FISCAL YEAR
2017/18 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $10,000; 9) NATIONAL ENDOWMENT OF THE ARTS, OUR TOWN
FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$60,000; AND, 10) APPROVAL TO PARTNER WITH THE MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, BORINQUEN HEALTH CARE
CENTER, AND MIAMI -DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON A GRANT
PROPOSAL TO THE MIAMI FOUNDATION, 2017 STATE ATTORNEY'S FUND FOR
A SAFER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITY, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$50,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1 . Approval to submit a grant application to US Department of Homeland Security, Urban Area
Security Initiative (UASI), Fiscal Year 2017/18 Program, in the approximate amount of $100,000 for
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Police Department Priorities.
The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Program is funded through the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), under the Homeland Security Grant Program. One of the core missions of DHS is
to enhance the ability of state and local government to prevent, protect against, respond to and
recover from terrorist attacks and other disasters. The federal government allocates funding to the
different Urban Area groups based on a risk -based methodology. The program focuses on planning,
equipment, and training and exercise needs of high threat, high- density urban areas.
The Administration intends to apply for UASI funding as part of a collaborative effort with the Miami
Urban Area Working Group. The City will be utilizing grant funds for police department priorities. This
project supports the key intended outcome to insist on Police Department accountability and skilled
management /leadership and does not require matching funds.
2 . Approval to submit a grant application to PetSmart Charities® in the approximate amount of
$60,000 for the City's Cat Trap- Neuter- Return Program.
The free - roaming cat grant offered by PetSmart Charities® is intended to provide funding, strategic
planning and mentoring for a comprehensive trap- neuter- return program for free- roaming cats. The
goal is to build a program that is communitywide in scope, effective in reducing the local feral and
stray cat population, efficient in its use of resources, measurable in impact and sustainable over a
period of years.
The City shares the goals of PetSmart Charities® and is seeking funding for its ongoing program.
The City has been collaborating with the Cat Network to address animal issues in the community,
namely spay and neutering of pets. Over these years, the City and the Cat Network have held
monthly spay and neutering events, yielding an average of 40 surgeries per event. The
Administration intends to apply for funding to continue and expand this program with the goal of
securing funding to sterilize additional cats and provide kitten adoption services.
This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class
destination and does not requires matching funds.
3. Approval to submit a grant application the Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust in the approximate
amount of $66,000 for the City's Homeless Outreach Program.
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (U. S. HUD) has issued a Notice of
Funding Availability (NOFA) for its Continuum of Care Program, which is the primary federal funding
source for homeless assistance programs. The Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust serves as the
applicant for U.S. HUD NOFA funds on behalf of the Miami -Dade County Continuum of Care
( MDCoC) system. The MDCoC system encompasses all of Miami -Dade County, including all
municipalities. All local entitlement jurisdictions are part of the MDCoC system, and the
"Collaborative Application" will contain projects submitted by project applicants.
The City has received these funds since 2003 to support the salaries of Homeless Outreach staff in
the City's Housing and Community Services Department. As such, the City intends to apply for
continuation of funding, in the approximate amount of $66,000 through this collaborative application.
A match of at least 25% is required, and matching funds in the amount of $16,303 are available from
the Housing and Community Services Department FY 2017/18 Operating Budget. This project
supports the key intended outcome to improve cleanliness, City beaches.
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4. Approval to submit a grant application to Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust, in the approximate
amount of $275,000 for the Rapid Re- Housing and Homeless Prevention funds, under the
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) 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 Rapid Re- Housing (RRH) and Homeless Prevention (HP) funding
opportunity, under the Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) is a one time, nonrenewable
funding opportunity. The program includes a 7.5 % administrative fee to be split equally with the
Homeless Trust. The purpose of this program is to provide rapid re- housing to homeless individuals
and families and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless.
HP includes housing relocation and stabilization services and short- and /or medium -term rental
assistance as necessary to prevent an individual or family from becoming homeless. The costs of
homelessness prevention are only eligible to the extent that the assistance is necessary to help the
program participant regain stability in their current housing or move into other permanent housing and
achieve stability in that housing. RRH includes housing relocation and stabilization services and /or
short - and /or medium -term rental assistance as necessary to help individuals or families living in
shelters or in places not meant for human habitation move as quickly as possible into permanent
housing and achieve stability in that housing.
This project requires a dollar for dollar match, and matching funds in the form of salaries and rent
assistance are available in the Community Services Department fiscal year 2017/18 general
operating budget. This project supports the key intended outcome to improve cleanliness, City
beaches.
5 . Approval to submit a grant application to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (FDACS), 2017 National Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program, in the
approximate amount of $25,000 for an Urban Forestry Masterplan.
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.
The purpose of the program is to assist organizations in initiating or enhancing local urban and
community forestry projects and improving the urban environment in Florida. Funding will be provided
to get projects started, but not to be available continually. Projects are expected to involve education
of citizens, local officials, and tree care professionals and should also encourage volunteer and
citizen group participation. To a limited extent, this program will also fund demonstration areas to
show good urban forestry practices. As directed by the U.S. Forest Service, the funding agency will
focus on assisting communities to strengthen their urban forestry programs in the following core
areas:
• Active involvement by community tree boards or citizen tree advisory groups
• Development of urban tree management plans based on current inventory data
• Program oversight by qualified professional staff or professional consultants
• Development of a tree ordinance that will enforce community tree care standards
The Administration proposes applying for funds in the approximate amount of $25,000 to complete an
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Urban Forestry Masterplan to be developed under the oversight of the City's Urban Forestry
Division. The grant requires matching funds in the amount of $25,000 and the source of matching
funds is the Environmental Department's Professional Services Account 127 -6505- 000312. This
project supports the key intended outcome to maintain Miami Beach public areas and rights -of -way
citywide.
6. Approval to submit grant applications to the US Department of Homeland Security, Pre- Disaster
Mitigation Grant Program and the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program for funding for mitigation
projects in the approximate amount of $4 million including, but not limited to, emergency generators
for critical services, stormwater infrastructure improvements, and shoreline stabilization.
The Pre- Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM) authorized by Section 203 of the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, is designed to assist States, U.S. Territories,
Federally- recognized tribes, and local communities in implementing a sustained pre - disaster natural
hazard mitigation program. The goal is to reduce overall risk to the population and structures from
future hazard events, while also reducing reliance on Federal funding in future disasters. This
program awards planning and project grants and provides opportunities for raising public awareness
about reducing future losses before disaster strikes. Mitigation planning is a key process used to
break the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction, and repeated damage. PDM grants are funded
annually by Congressional appropriations and are awarded on a nationally competitive basis.
The Flood Mitigation Program (FMA) was authorized by Section 1366 of the National Flood
Insurance Act of 1968, with the goal of reducing or eliminating claims under the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP). FMA provides funding to States, Territories, federally- recognized tribes
and local communities for projects and planning that reduces or eliminates long -term risk of flood
damage to structures insured under the NFIP. FMA funding is also available for management costs.
Funding is appropriated by Congress annually.
The City intends to apply to both of these programs for several city projects, including, but not limited
to emergency generators for critical services, stormwater infrastructure improvements, and shoreline
stabilization. Both Pre - Disaster Mitigation and Flood Mitigation grant programs require a 25% match
from the City. A brief summary of the proposed projects is provided below:
i. Emergency Generators for Critical Services
The City of Miami Beach experiences chronic neighborhood flooding during heavy rain and
storm events. The City needs to acquire emergency generators to ensure continued operation
of critical city facilities /systems and the appropriate levels of service for City residents during
and after a disaster event. Emergency generators are to provide continuous runtime of 24
hours a day during loss of power especially during storms, hurricanes, and natural disasters.
These generators would supply power to City emergency and station facilities /stations and to
remove floodwaters during and after major storms. Primary locations of these generators will
be at the new pump stations that will be installed citywide. The Administration intends to apply
for $1 million and matching funds for emergency generators will be requested during the next
Capital Budget cycle.
i. Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements
The City has experienced tidal flooding for many years. The tidal flooding has been severe
during higher than average tides experienced in the spring and the fall of each year. The fall
high tides are the highest tides of the year, and are also known as the King Tides. Tidal
flooding occurs when the Biscayne Bay water surface elevation rises sufficiently to backflow
into the City's stormwater management system and up through the stormwater inlet grates,
flooding the roadway, curb, and gutter. During some high tide events, the tidal flooding can
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affect the roadway, curb, gutter, and sidewalks, filling the streets of the City with salt water.
Tidal flooding poses a threat to public health and safety and inconveniences the public. The
Administration intends to apply for $1 million for Alton Road between Chase Avenue and N.
Michigan Avenue and matching funds are available in 187- 0820 - 069357 Project 27920.
i. Shoreline Stabilization
The Administration intends to apply for funding for shoreline stabilization, including Indian
Creek Shoreline Stabilization project. The Administration intends to apply for $2 million. The
source of matching funds is from Indian Creek Shoreline Stabilization match is from existing
project #303 - 0815 - 069357 -21220 in the amount of $500,000;
This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class
destination and does not requires matching funds.
7. Approval to submit a grant application to Southeast Sustainable Communities Funds (SSCF) in
partnership with Kendeda Fund, in the approximate amount of $75,000 for implementation of energy
conservation effort.
The purpose of the SSCF is to accelerate the adoption of sustainable best practices in Southeast
communities by funding projects that implement local sustainability solutions, while sharing success
stories about sustainability in the Southeast. The Kendeda Fund is dedicated to exploring how
human beings can build a more just and equitable world, one in which we use resources wisely and
relate to one another more mindfully.
The Energy Auditor Program will train low - income residents to become energy auditors and perform
energy conservation initiatives within their neighborhood in Miami Beach. The program will not only
assist in the reduction of the City's energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, but it will
also provide tools for low- income residents to improve their livelihoods and to help their own
communities thrive. The program will help residents in the focus community, to reduce their electricity
bills and learn how to conserve energy in their everyday lives. Participants will receive tools and
resources to teach them how to become more informed in terms of energy use and its link to climate
change. Additionally, a selected group of participants will also obtain valuable technical training that
will enable them to perform energy assessments. This project will not only address the need to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions but will also create awareness and instill knowledge that can be
shared between neighbors.
The Administration proposes to apply for $75,000. This project supports the key intended outcome
to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination and does not requires matching
funds.
8. Approval to submit a grant application to Miami -Dade County Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
grant program in the approximate amount of $10,000 to improve and expand pre - hospital emergency
services.
The Florida Department of Health is authorized by chapter 401, Part II, Florida Statutes to provide
grants to Boards of County Commissioners for the purpose of improving and expanding emergency
medical services. These grants are awarded only to Boards of County Commissioners, but may
subsequently be distributed to municipalities and other agencies involved in the provision of EMS
pre- hospital care. Miami -Dade County makes these funds available to cities within the County and
the level of funding is based on each Fire Department's call volume. Funds are distributed among
the following municipalities; Miami -Dade county, Cities of Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Miami
Beach and Village of Key Biscayne. The funds are derived by the State from surcharges on various
traffic violations and funds must be used solely to improve and expand pre- hospital emergency
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medical services.
The Administration intends to apply for funding to support the Fire Department's pre - hospital
Emergency Medical Services (EMS); funds may be requested for EMS materials, supplies, training,
equipment and reference library materials. This grant does not require matching funds.
9. Approval to partner with the Rhythm Foundation on a grant proposal to the National Endowment of
the Arts, FY2017/18 Our Town Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $60,000 for the Dance
Band Night at North Beach Bandshell.
Established by Congress in 1965, the NEA is an independent federal agency whose funding and
support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and
develop their creative capacities. Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other
federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector, the NEA supports arts learning, affirms and celebrates
America's rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work to promote equal access to the arts
in every community across America.
The Rhythm Foundation currently has an agreement with the City to manage the North Beach
Bandshell. The City of Miami Beach will partner with the Rhythm Foundation, a non - profit
organization and a cultural anchor in South Florida, presenting outstanding international music artists
and quality community -based programs. The Rhythm Foundation presents concerts, events and
festivals by established and innovative artists from around the world and South Florida. Special
focus is given to those cultures connecting to South Florida audiences.
If awarded, the funds will be used to expand Dance Band Night at North Beach Banshell from
monthly to weekly, with one Thursday dedicated to salsa, another to swing, one to tango and the
fourth to samba. The Rhythm Foundation successfully brought back this tradition over the last two
years as Dance Band Night, held free every second Thursday. Audiences enjoy a pre- concert
dance lesson, followed by a top live band — social dance styles of everything from salsa to square-
dancing and beyond. This expansion would also benefit the North Beach business community with a
more consistent calendar, by enlivening the Bandshell to an even greater degree.
This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class
destination. Matching funds in the approximate amount of $60,000 will be provided by the Rhythm
Foundation.
10. Approval to partner with the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation,
Borinquen Health Care Center, and Miami -Dade County Public Schools on a grant proposal to the
Miami Foundation, State Attorney's Fund for a Safer and Healthier Community, in the approximate
amount of $50,000 for the City of Miami Beach School -Based Behavioral Health Program.
The State Attorney's Fund for a Safer and Healthier Community aims to reduce substance abuse
and impaired driving in Greater Miami. The Fund, created in partnership with the Miami -Dade Office
of the State Attorney, will support substance abuse services, prevention education and training
activities.
The School -Based Behavioral Health Program will be a partnership between the Miami Beach
Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, the City of Miami Beach, Borinquen Health Care
Center, and Miami -Dade County Public Schools. The program will provide
comprehensive /coordinated on -site services such as social emotional screenings, behavioral
assessments, crisis interventions, and counseling to youth attending Miami Beach Senior High
School, Nautilus Middle School, and Feinberg Fisher K -8 Center located in Miami Beach. The
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program will help children overcome /recover from substance abuse and reduce the prevalence and
risk of youth driving while impaired, which will promote healthy school environments conducive to
student weft-being, positive behavior and higher academic achievement. The goal of the program
would be to lower the number of incidences both in and around the school that involve illegal
substances as well as inform students and parents of the consequences of engaging in these types
of high -risk behaviors.
If awarded, the funds will be used to staff additional licensed clinical social worker contact days to
work collaboratively with school nurses to identify, prevent, or remedy student's behavioral health
problems, as well as provide linkage to appropriate community care. This project's goal is to facilitate
early identification of behavioral issues and to increase the proportion of at -risk students who receive
behavioral assessment and treatment when necessary.
Funding is requested in the approximate amount of $50,000. The total cost of the project is $66,000.
If awarded, Borinquen Medical Center will provide $16,000 to the program budget. This project
supports the key intended outcome to achieve educational excellence and does not required
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 abovementioned funds.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Ensure Expenditure Trends Are Sustainable Over The Long Term
Legislative Tracking
Budget and Performance Improvement
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
o Resolution
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