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Resolution 2018-30131RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -30131 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY 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 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT -OF -$230, 000; 2)-- -THE- CHILDRENS- TRUST- GRADE 6 -12 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500,000; 3) THE CHILDREN'S TRUST GRADE K -5 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500,000; 4) PEREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI FOR THE INSIDEIOUT ART INSTALLATION PROGRAM; 5) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $40,000; 6) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $133,000; AND 7) CITIES OF SERVICE ENGAGED CITIES AWARD IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $100,000. WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant program in the approximate amount of $230,000 for additional Fiscal Year 2017/18 funds, 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 Administration receives these funds annually and previously submitted a request for Fiscal Year 2017/18 funds, and was awarded $389,345; • The City Administration intends to submit an additional request for Fiscal Year 2017/18 funds from VOCA in the approximate amount of $230,000 to increase the City's award to over $600,000; • The additional funding will be used to hire two new Victims Advocate positions including benefits, operating, and training expenses; and • The Police Department will provide matching funds in the approximate amount of $123,385. This grant supports the key - intended- - outcome insist - on Police Department accountability and skilled management/ leadership; and WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to The Children's Trust Grades 6 -12 Youth Development grant program in the approximate amount of $500,000 for the Miami Beach All Stars Program, the details of which are as follows: • The Children's Trust grades 6 -12 youth development program provides funding to support youth development services for at -risk populations in Miami -Dade County and the purpose of the program is to target resources to prevent negative risk factors for youth; • Funds are available for structured programs that provide youth enrichment opportunities to strengthen life skills and increase academic attainment; • The Miami Beach All Stars Program is a best practice program that promotes academic success and personal development for 100 sixth, seventh, and eighth grade economically and educationally disadvantaged students who attend Nautilus Middle School; • The youth development program includes a structured design of activities and outcomes grounded in the evidence -based All Stars Curriculum program for life skills and provides art/theater programming, sports activities, civic engagement, and a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) curriculum -based program; • This comprehensive program reduces risk factors and builds protective factors by offering at -risk youth the opportunity to develop life -long interests and acquire social, emotional and cognitive skills that will help them make healthy life choices; • The City's Office of Housing and Community Services Department has been running this program successfully for seven years and intends to apply for funds in the approximate amount of $500,000 to continue and expand this program; and • This program supports the key intended outcome Achieve Educational (K -12) Excellence and does not require matching funds; and WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit an application to The Children's Trust Grades K -5 Youth Development grant program in the approximate amount of $500,000 for the After - School Program, the details of which are as follows: • The Children's Trust grades K -5 youth development program provides funding to support daily after school and summer enrichment services for at -risk populations in Miami -Dade County and the purpose of the program is to target resources to prevent negative risk factors for school -aged children and their families; • Funds are available for after- school programs and summer camps that provide youth enrichment services a nurturing and supervised environment while parents are working; • The City's Parks and Recreation Department has been operating this program successfully for fourteen years; • The program provides after- school services to approximately 250 children in grades K -5 attending school in Miami Beach; • The program offers activities to children including academic enrichment, literacy, physical fitness, social- emotional learning, nutrition, and family engagement; • Program goals are to improve literacy, physical fitness, and social- emotional skills; • The City intends to apply for funds in the approximate amount of $500,000 to continue and expand this program; and • This program supports the key intended outcome Achieve Educational (K -12) Excellence and does not require matching funds; and WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a participation request application to the Perez Art Museum Miami for the InsidelOut Art Installation Program, the details of which are as follows: • The goal of the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) InsidelOut art installation program is to bring art to Miami -Dade County neighborhoods; • Through the program, high- quality reproductions of works from PAMM's permanent collection are displayed in public spaces in various communities across the county; • The City of Miami Beach's Tourism, Culture & Economic Development has applied for participation in InsidelOut for the 2018 calendar year; • If approved, the City will host the program at various public locations in the North Beach neighborhood by displaying high- quality reproductions of works from Perez Art Museum Miami's (PAMM'S) permanent collection to the community; • The goals of the project are to increase visibility of art and engage residents and tourists in cultural activities; • Costs associated with the InsidelOut art installation program are incurred by the Perez Art Museum Miami and its sponsor for this project, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; and • This program supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination and does not require matching funds; and WHEREAS, the City Administration requests Approval to submit a grant application to U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Food and Shelter Grant Program in the approximate amount of $40,000 for Phase 35 Emergency Assistance Funding, the details of which are as follows: • Funds for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) are awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); • The program -is governed by-a National- Board and FEMA chairs the National Board and provides policy guidance, oversight, federal coordination, and staff assistance to the National Board regarding this program; • Local boards are convened in the qualifying jurisdictions to determine the highest need and best use of funds and to select Local Recipient Organizations to receive funding and provide emergency food and shelter services; • Each year needs are assessed in an effort to adapt to particular community needs; • The EFSP was created to supplement the work of local social service agencies, both non - profit and governmental, in assisting people in need of emergency assistance; • The funding is used to target special emergency needs which are primarily economic in nature, as opposed to disaster related; • EFSP's funding priority is to- provide- rent/mortgage- assistance and food to those in need; • The City has received EFSP funding previously, and the grant can provide funds for the provision of rent/mortgage assistance to individuals and families at -risk of homelessness; provision of food vouchers; and utility assistance; • This request is for Phase 35 funding for calendar year 2018; and • This program supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination and does not require matching funds; and WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) grant program for funding in the approximate amount of $133,000 for equipment related to Pre- Hospital Emergency Services, the details of which are as follows: • The Florida Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 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 of Florida; • The Administration intends to request funding in the approximate amount of $33,000 for three (3) Auto Pulse systems, which will allow emergency medical services personnel to employ a more effective method for delivering chest compressions; • In addition, the Administration intends to request funding in the approximate amount of $100,000 for three (3) mechanized stretchers, which will increase operative efficiencies and prevent injuries to emergency medical services personnel. Therefore, the total amount that the City intends to apply for is $133,000; • This program supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination; and • The grant requires a 25% match of the total project cost and the Fire Department will request matching funds in the amount of $33,250 during the Fiscal Year 2018/19 budget process; and WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit an application to the Cities of Service Engaged Cities Award in the approximate amount of $100,000 for Community Engagement of the City's Resiliency Strategy, the details of which are as follows: • The Cities of Service Engaged Cities Award is a recognition program, designed to elevate tested strategies that have been shown to successfully address public problems through citizen engagement; • Cities of Service is an independent, non - profit organization and the award is underwritten by Bloomberg Philanthropies; • Each year, the Cities of Service Engaged Cities Award will elevate city -led strategies that- most- successfully - engage citizens to - help - create -and implement solutions to pressing local problems; • The award amounts are $50,000 or $100,000; • The Administration is applying for the award for the series of North Beach Open House projects, which engaged the community regarding input on the City's Resiliency Strategy; • If awarded, funds may be used at the City's discretion in support of furthering efforts to engage our citizens to tackle problems; • This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination. This award 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 retroactively 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 agreements: 1) Florida Office of The Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant program, in the approximate amount of $230,000; 2) The Children's Trust Grade 6 -12 Youth Development Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $500,000; 3) The Children's Trust Grade K -5 Youth Development Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $500,000; 4) Perez Art Museum Miami for the InsidelOut Art Installation Program; 5) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Food and Shelter grant program in the approximate amount of $40,000; 6) Florida Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) grant program, in the approximate amount of $133,000; and 7) Cities of Service Engaged Cities award in the approximate amount of $100,000. PASSED and ADOPTED this /7 day of Jght.ZOr , 2018. Rafael E. Granado, fil1CORP, TED 2 Dan e •er, Mayor APPROVED AS TO LANGUAGE EXECUTION 42dlie WUAM BEACH Resolutions - C7 A COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: January 17, 2018 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY 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 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $230,000; 2) THE CHILDREN'S TRUST GRADE 6 -12 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500,000; 3) THE CHILDREN'S TRUST GRADE K -5 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500,000; 4) PEREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI FOR THE INSIDEIOUT ART INSTALLATION PROGRAM; 5) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $40,000; 6) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $133,000; AND 7) CITIES OF SERVICE ENGAGED CITIES AWARD IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $100,000. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. ANALYSIS 1. Approval to submit a request for additional funding to the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant program in the approximate amount of $230,000 for additional Fiscal Year 2017/18 funds. The Florida Office of the Attorney General provides Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funds to support the provision of services to victims of crime. The Administration previously submitted a request for Fiscal Year 2017/18 funds, and was awarded $389,345; the Administration intends to submit an additional request for Fiscal Year 2017/18 funds from VOCA in the approximate amount of $230,000 to Increas�th-e-Citysaward to over$600,000. The additional f ndtnWwill- de-used to hire two new Victims Advocate positions including benefits, operating, and training expenses. The Police Department will provide matching funds in the approximate amount of $123,385. Matching funds are available in account 011 - 1140- 000111 -20- 401 - 594- 00- 00 -00. This grant supports Page 119 of 923 the key intended outcome insist on Police Department accountability and skilled management/ leadership. 2 . Approval to submit an application to The Children's Trust Grades 6 -12 Youth Development grant program in the approximate amount of $500,000 for the Miami Beach All Stars Program. The Children's Trust grades 6 -12 youth development program provides funding to support youth development services for at -risk populations in Miami -Dade County. The purpose of the program is to target resources to prevent negative risk factors for youth. Funds are available for structured programs that provide youth enrichment opportunities to strengthen life skills and increase academic attainment. The Miami Beach All Stars Program is a best practice program that promotes academic success and personal development for 100 sixth, seventh, and eighth grade economically and educationally -disadvantaged -students-who _ attend- Nautilus - Middle School The youth development program includes a structured design of activities and outcomes grounded in the evidence -based All Stars Curriculum program for life skills. The All Stars Program also provides art /theater programming, sports activities, civic engagement, and a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) curriculum -based program. This comprehensive program reduces risk factors and builds protective factors by offering at -risk youth the opportunity to develop life -long interests and acquire social, emotional and cognitive skills that will help them make healthy life choices. The City's Office of Housing and Community Services Department has been running this program successfully for seven years and intends to apply for funds in the approximate amount of $500,000 to continue and expand this program. This project supports the key intended outcome Achieve Educational (K -12) Excellence and does not require matching funds. 3. Approval to submit an application to The Children's Trust Grades K -5 Youth Development grant program in the approximate amount of $500,000 for the After - School Program. The Children's Trust grades K -5 youth development program provides funding to support daily after school and summer enrichment services for at -risk populations in Miami -Dade County. The purpose of the program is to target resources to prevent negative risk factors for school -aged children and their families. Funds are available for after - school programs and summer camps that provide youth enrichment services in a nurturing and supervised environment while parents are working. The City's Parks and Recreation Department has been operating this program successfully for fourteen years. The program provides after- school services to approximately 250 children in grades K -5 attending school in Miami Beach. The program offers activities to children including academic enrichment, literacy, physical fitness, social - emotional learning, nutrition, and family engagement. Program goals are to improve literacy, physical fitness, and social - emotional skills. The City intends to apply for funds in the approximate amount of $500,000 to continue and expand this program. This project supports the key intended outcome Achieve Educational (K -12) Excellence and does not require matching funds. 4 . Approval to submit a participation request application to the Perez Art. Museum Miami for the Inside' Out Art Installation Program. The goal of the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) Inside' Out art installation program is to bring art to Miami -Dade County neighborhoods. High- quality reproductions of works from PAMM's permanent collection are displayed in public spaces in various communities across the county. Page 120 of 923 The City of Miami Beach's Tourism, Culture & Economic Development has applied for participation in Inside] Out for the 2018 calendar year. If approved, the City will host the program at various public locations in the North Beach neighborhood by displaying high- quality reproductions of works from Perez Art Museum Miami's (PAMM'S) permanent collection to the community. The goals of the project are to increase visibility of art and engage residents and tourists in cultural activities. Costs associated with the Insides Out art installation program are incurred by the Perez Art Museum Miami and its sponsor for this project, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination and does not require matching funds. 5 , Approval to submit a grant application to U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Food and Shelter Grant Program in the approximate amount of $40,000 for Phase 35 Emergency Assistance Funding. Funds - for - the- Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) are awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The program is governed by a National Board and FEMA chairs the National Board and provides policy guidance, oversight, federal coordination, and staff assistance to the National Board regarding this program. Local boards are convened in the qualifying jurisdictions to determine the highest need and best use of funds and to select Local Recipient Organizations to receive funding and provide emergency food and shelter services. Each year needs are assessed in an effort to adapt to particular community needs. The EFSP was created to supplement the work of local social service agencies, both non- profit and governmental, in assisting people in need of emergency assistance. The funding is used to target special emergency needs. These needs are primarily economic in nature, as opposed to disaster related. EFSP's funding priority is to provide rent/mortgage assistance and food to those in need. The City has received EFSP funding previously, and the grant can provide funds for the provision of rent/mortgage assistance to individuals and families at -risk of homelessness; provision of food vouchers; and utility assistance. This request is for Phase 35 funding for calendar year 2018. This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination and does not require matching funds. 6. Approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) grant program for funding in the approximate amount of $133,000 for equipment related to Pre - Hospital Emergency Services. The Florida Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 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 of Florida. The Administration intends to request funding in the approximate amount of $33,000 for three (3) Auto Pulse systems, which will allow emergency medical services personnel to employ a more effective method for delivering chest compressions. In addition, the Administration intends to request funding in the approximate amount of $100,000 for three (3) mechanized stretchers, which will increase operative efficiencies and prevent injuries to emergency medical services personnel. Therefore, the total amount that the City intends to apply for is $133,000. This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination. The grant requires a 25% match of the total project cost. The Fire Department will request matching funds in the amount of $33,250 during the Fiscal Year 2018/19 budget process. Page 121 of 923 1 7 . Approval to submit an application to the Cities of Service Engaged Cities Award in the approximate amount of $100,000 for Community Engagement of the City's Resiliency Strategy. The Cities of Service Engaged Cities Award is a recognition program, designed to elevate tested strategies that have been shown to successfully address public problems through citizen engagement. Cities of Service is an independent, non - profit organization and the award is underwritten by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Each year, the Cities of Service Engaged Cities Award will elevate city -led strategies that most successfully engage citizens to help create and implement solutions to pressing local problems. The award amounts are $50,000 or $100,000. The Administration is applying for the award for the series of North Beach Open House projects, which engaged the community regarding input on the City's Resiliency Strategy. If awarded, funds may be used at the City's discretion in support of furthering efforts to engage our citizens to tackle problems. This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination. This award does not require matching funds. - - CONCLUSION The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution. KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED Ensure Expenditure Trends Are Sustainable Over The Long Term Legislative Tracking Budget and Performance Improvement ATTACHMENTS: Description D DO NOT PRINT- Item 1 Back Up - C7A D Resolution Page 122 of 923 07 LL 4,4 ttij_7t31a) 2 o 4i 0 CD Mo g, H 1 — r 1[3i * 01 -.1' : rJ r. , r.,:::: Page 123 of 923