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Resolution 2018-30385RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -30385 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING FUNDING, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING (AND, AS TO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING) THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT 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) BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES 2018 MAYORS CHALLENGE IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $5 MILLION; 2) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,000; 3) FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, FLORIDA YOUTH CONSERVATION CENTERS NETWORK, FOR TECHINICAL SUPPORT AND ASSISSTANCE; 4) VOLUNTEER FLORIDA, COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)/ CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAM FUNDING, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $10,000; AND, 5) THE OUNCE OF PREVENTION FUND OF FLORIDA, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $260,000. WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit an application to Bloomberg Philanthropies, 2018 Mayors Challenge, in an amount up to $5 Million, for a Flood Alert and Planning Tool to predict weather and climate impacts, the details of which are as follows: • On March 26, 2018, the City was named a Bloomberg Philanthropies 2018 Mayors Challenge Champion City. • The Mayors Challenge helps cities around the globe to develop ideas that solve the most urgent problems facing cities today. • Last year, the City applied to the Challenge and was successful; Miami Beach was one of only 35 successful cities nationwide to receive an award of $100,000, and was invited to complete the second phase, which includes testing a solution to an urgent challenge and tackling it in an innovative way. • Bloomberg Philanthropies' five areas of focus are public health, arts and culture, the environment, education, and government innovation, and, with eight other cities Miami Beach choose climate changes as the most urgent challenges to be faced. • Miami Beach will submit a proposal for the development of an idea that would help residents, tourists, employees and business owners during extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes and king tide events. • The City of Miami was also awarded $100,000, and our two cities are working together to provide a joint solution in the form of a Flood Alert System and Sea Level Rise Integrated Planning Platform. • The final product will provide data in two different time scales, first in real -time prompt information, and then in long -term strategies. The innovative aspect of this proposal is that, instead of problems, our system will provide solutions to guide citizens in the event of a flood, plus it will guide residents how to plan ahead considering different prospective sea -level rise scenarios. Recognizing the series of challenges flooding has imposing on the population, the Flood Alert and Planning Tool is designed to change behavior of residents and visitors and help City employees with operational decisions. • During the last few months, both cities have engaged different stakeholders to identify and develop the most expected features for solutions to create a tool that will help all of us — in different roles how to learn how to live with water. • The Administration intends to submit an application for Phase 2 funds to fully develop the project. • Bloomberg Philanthropies will award four (4) grants in the amount of $1 million each, and one in the amount of $5 million. • The City will compete for one of these grants, and therefore the maximum award is $5 million. • This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination, and ensure reliable stormwater management and resiliency against flooding by implementing select short and long -term solutions including addressing sea -level rise. • The grant 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 $25,000, for Phase 35 Emergency Assistance Funding, the details of which are as follows: • The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was established with the signing of the "Jobs Stimulus Bill" in 1983, and was created to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, to help people with economic emergencies. • EFSP is governed by a National Board that selects jurisdictions for funding; the National Board is chaired by FEMA and consists of representatives from agencies including United Way. • EFSP's funding priority is to provide rent/mortgage assistance and food to those in need. • The City has previously received EFSP grants, and the Administration has used the funds to provide rent and mortgage assistance, food vouchers, and utility assistance to individuals and families at -risk of homelessness. • This request is for Phase 35 funding for Calendar Year 2018, in the approximate amount of $25,000. This project 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 Florida Fish and Wildlife, Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network, for Technical Support and Assistance, the details of which are as follows: • Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network is a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FYCCN) initiative that aims to uphold Florida's outdoor heritage by educating and empowering youth and families with outdoor know -how and conservation concepts. • The program will provide free training, certifications, and equipment loans to local governments to enhance youth programming held in outdoor settings. • The FYCCN program does not provide funds, but will provide support, such as: hosting events; providing archery instructor certifications for staff; providing equipment loans to enable the City to pilot new programs such as archery, snorkeling, etc.; and providing a teen certification program that will license teens in salt water and fresh water fishing, archery, and survival techniques. • This project 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 Volunteer Florida, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) /Citizen Corps Program, in the approximate amount of $10,000, for Equipment for the Fire Suppression Training Unit, the details of which are as follows: • Volunteer Florida, was established by the Florida Legislature in 1994; it is one of 52 state service commissions administering national service grants across the United States; and, it is the lead agency for volunteering and national service in Florida and administers federal, state, and local funds for national service and volunteer programs across the state. • The City Administration intends to apply to Volunteer Florida, under the FY 2018/19 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) /Citizen Corps Program for the expansion of its Community Emergency Response Team volunteer training program. • The City's CERT program furthers the process of citizens understanding their responsibility in disaster preparedness and recovery, and increases their ability to safely help themselves, their family, and their neighbors. • Funds will be used specifically to purchase equipment for an emergency response training program. • The project will improve community readiness and response in the event of an emergency. • The Administration is requesting $10,000 in grant funds. • The funding agency requires a cash or in -kind match. • The Department of Emergency Management is contributing in -kind services to the project in the form of staff time and space, valued at $7,500, and a cash match of $2,500 from account # 011- 0325 - 000 -343, subject to the availability and adoption of funds in the FY 2018/19 operating budget. • This project supports the key intended outcome to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness; and WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit an application to The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, in the approximate amount of $260,000, for a Comprehensive Bullying Prevention Program, the details of which are as follows: • Founded in 1989, The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida is a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to shaping prevention policy and investing in innovative prevention programs that provide measurable benefits to our state's children, families, and communities. • The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida identifies, funds, supports, and tests innovative programs to improve the life outcomes of children; preserve and strengthen families; and, promote healthy behavior. • The City intends to request funding for a comprehensive, family - focused bullying prevention program that will result in the reduction of bullying incidents and the increase of children's access to targeted behavioral health services. • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) identifies bullying as an Adverse Childhood Experience, a potentially traumatic event that can have negative, lasting effects on a person. • Bullying is a type of violence that can have both short- and long -term effects on everyone involved. • Those who bully others experience negative outcomes, as do victims of bullying, those who witness bullying, and adults who respond to bullying behavior. • According to the HHS, 28% of U.S students in grades 6 -12 experience bullying and approximately 30% of young people have admitted to bullying others. • The City's proposed project will provide evidence - based services that will be utilized strategically to increase positive life outcomes for children. • The Administration is proposing a collaborative program to reduce bullying that will include the Housing and Community Services Department, Organizational Development, and the Parks and Recreation Department. • The proposed service suite includes utilizing the Anti- Defamation League's flagship bullying prevention program to provide services to children in school and after - school settings; Behavioral Health Services - Licensed Clinical Social Workers will provide individual behavioral health services in a private in- school setting to youth seeking guidance; a Restorative Justice Program, where harm or perceived harm is repaired by bringing together involved parties to process the incident in a private setting with the assistance of a trained facilitator; and, Circle Discussions which focus on shared understanding with the goal of repairing harm. • The Administration is requesting funding in the approximate amount of $260,000. • The grant does not require matching funds; however, the City has pledged a voluntary cash match in the amount of $4,500 from account codes 011 -0332- 000343 -16- 400 -582- 00- 00 -00, and 177- 6881- 000343 -16 -400- 592- 00 -00, subject to the availability and adoption of funds in the FY 2018/19 operating budget. • This project supports the key intended outcome to achieve educational (K -12) excellence. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby appropriate funding, and approve and authorize (and, as to certain agreements, retroactively approve and authorize) the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for and accept 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) Bloomberg Philanthropies, 2018 Mayors Challenge, in an amount up to $5 Million; 2) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Food and Shelter Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $25,000; 3) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network; 4) Volunteer Florida, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) /Citizen Corps Program Funding, in the approximate amount of $10,000; and, 5) The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, in the approximate amount of $260,000. PASSED and ADOPTED this 075- day of (114 , 2018. ATTEST: dOck Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk Dan G r, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXEC ON 7//2/./K Date MIAM BEACH Resolutions 4 C7 A COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: July 25, 2018 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING FUNDING, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING (AND, AS TO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING) THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING (INCLUDING MATCHING FUNDS AND ANY RELATED CITY EXPENSES), AND TO EXECUTE ANYAND ALL DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS: 1) BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES 2018 MAYORS CHALLENGE IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $5 MILLION; 2) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,000; 3) FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, FLORIDA YOUTH CONSERVATION CENTERS NETWORK, FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE; 4) VOLUNTEER FLORIDA, COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) / CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAM FUNDING, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $10,000; AND, 5) THE OUNCE OF PREVENTION FUND OF FLORIDA, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $260,000. RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. ANALYSIS 1. Approval to submit an application to Bloomberg Philanthropies, 2018 Mayors Challenge, in an amount up to $5 Million for a Flood Alert and Planning Tool to predict weather and climate impacts. On March 26, 2018, the City was named a Bloomberg Philanthropies 2018 Mayors Challenge Champion City. The Mayors Challenge helps cities around the globe to develop ideas that solve the most urgent problems facing cities today. Last year the City applied to the Challenge and was successful; Miami Beach was one of only 35 successful cities nationwide to receive an award of $100,000 and was invited to complete the second phase, which includes testing a solution to an urgent challenge and tackling it in an innovative way. Bloomberg Philanthropies' five areas of focus are public health, arts and culture, the environment, education, and government innovation, and, with eight other cities Miami Beach choose climate changes as the most urgent challenges to be faced. Miami Beach will submit a proposal for the development of an idea that would help residents, tourists, employees and business owners during extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes and king tide Page 284 of 1464 events. The City of Miami was also awarded $100,000, and our two cities are working together to provide a joint solution in the form of a Flood Alert System and Sea Level Rise Integrated Planning Platform. The final product will provide data in two different time scales, first in real -time prompt information, and then in long -term strategies. The innovative aspect of this proposal is that instead of problems, our system will provide solutions to guide citizens in the event of a flood, plus it will guide residents how to plan ahead considering different prospective sea -level rise scenarios. Recognizing the series of challenges flooding has imposing on the population, the Flood Alert and Planning Tool is designed to change behavior of residents and visitors and help City employees with operational decisions. During the last few months both cities have engaged different stakeholders to identify and develop the most expected features for solutions to create a tool that will help all of us in different roles how to learn how to live with water. The Administration intends to submit an application for Phase 2 funds to fully develop the project. Bloomberg Philanthropies will award four (4) grants in the amount of $1 million each, and one in the amount of $5 million. The City will compete for one of these grants, and therefore the maximum award is $5 million. This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination and ensure reliable stormwater management and resiliency against flooding by implementing select short and long -term solutions including addressing sea -level rise. The grant does not require matching funds. 2. Approval to submit a grant application to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Emergency Food and Shelter Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $25,000, for Phase 35 Emergency Assistance Funding. The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was established with the signing of the 'Jobs Stimulus Bill' in 1983, and was created to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, to help people with economic emergencies. EFSP is governed by a National Board that selects jurisdictions for funding; the National Board is chaired by FEMA and consists of representatives from agencies including United Way. EFSP's funding priority is to provide rent /mortgage assistance and food to those in need. The City has previously received EFSP grants and the Administration has used the funds to provide rent and mortgage assistance, food vouchers, and utility assistance to individuals and families at -risk of homelessness. This request is for Phase 35 funding for Calendar Year 2018, in the approximate amount of $25,000. This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination and does not require matching funds. 3. Approval to submit an application to Florida Fish and Wildlife, Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network for Technical Support and Assistance. Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network is a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FYCCN) initiative that aims to uphold Florida's outdoor heritage by educating and empowering youth and families with outdoor know -how and conservation concepts. The program will provide free training, certifications and equipment loans to local governments to enhance youth programming held in outdoor settings. The FYCCN program does not provide funds, but will provide support, such as: hosting events; providing archery instructor certifications for staff; providing equipment loans to enable the City to pilot new programs such as archery, snorkeling, etc.; and providing a teen certification program that will license teens in salt water and fresh water fishing, Page 285 of 1464 archery, and survival techniques. This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination and does not require matching funds. 4. Approval to submit an application to Volunteer Florida, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) /Citizen Corps Program, in the approximate amount of $10,000 for Equipment for the Fire Suppression Training Unit. Volunteer Florida, was established by the Florida Legislature in 1994. It is one of 52 state service commissions administering national service grants across the United States. It is the lead agency for volunteering and national service in Florida and administers federal, state and local funds for national service and volunteer programs across the state. The City Administration intends to apply to Volunteer Florida, under the FY 2018/19 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) /Citizen Corps Program for the expansion of its Community Emergency Response Team volunteer training program. The City's CERT program furthers the process of citizens understanding their responsibility in disaster preparedness and recovery, and increases their ability to safely help themselves, their family and their neighbors. Funds will be used specifically to purchase equipment for an emergency response training program. The project will improve community readiness and response in the event of an emergency. The Administration is requesting $10,000 in grant funds. The funding agency requires a cash or in- kind match. The Department of Emergency Management is contributing in -kind services to the project in the form of staff time and space, valued at $7,500 and a cash match of $2,500 from account # 011 - 0325- 000 -343 subject to the availability and adoption of funds in the FY 2018/19 operating budget. This project supports the key intended outcome to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness. 5. Approval to submit an application to The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, in the approximate amount of $260,000 for a Comprehensive Bullying Prevention Program. Founded in 1989, The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida is a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to shaping prevention policy and investing in innovative prevention programs that provide measurable benefits to our state's children, families and communities. The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida identifies, funds, supports and tests innovative programs to improve the life outcomes of children, preserve and strengthen families and promote healthy behavior. The City intends to request funding for a comprehensive, family- focused bullying prevention program that will result in the reduction of bullying incidents and the increase of children's access to targeted behavioral health services. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services identifies bullying as an Adverse Childhood Experience, a potentially traumatic event that can have negative, lasting effects on a person. Bullying is a type of violence that can have both short- and long -term effects on everyone involved. Those who bully others experience negative outcomes, as do victims of bullying, those who witness bullying, and adults who respond to bullying behavior. According to the HHS, 28% of U.S students in grades 6- 12 experience bullying and approximately 30% of young people have admitted to bullying others. The City's proposed project will provide evidence -based services that will be utilized strategically to increase positive life outcomes for children. The Administration is proposing a collaborative program to reduce bullying that will include the Housing and Community Services Department, Organizational Page 286 of 1464 Development and the Parks and Recreation Department. The proposed service suite includes utilizing the Anti - Defamation League's flagship bullying prevention program to provide services to children in school and after - school settings; Behavioral Health Services - Licensed Clinical Social Workers will provide individual behavioral health services in a private in- school setting to youth seeking guidance; a Restorative Justice Program, where harm or perceived harm is repaired by bringing together involved parties to process the incident in a private setting with the assistance of a trained facilitator; and Circle Discussions which focus on shared understanding with the goal of repairing harm. The Administration is requesting funding in the approximate amount of $260,000. The grant does not require matching funds, however the city has pledged a voluntary cash match in the amount of $4,500 Anti- Defamation League in- school trainings from account codes 011- 0332 - 000343 -16- 400- 582 -00- 00 -00 and 177 -6881- 000343 -16- 400 - 592 -00 -00 subject to the availability and adoption of funds in the FY 2018/19 operating budget. This project supports the key intended outcome to achieve educational (K -12) excellence. 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 Grants Management ATTACHMENTS: Description CI Resolution Page 287 of 1464